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Chow
(Now Closed)American Restaurant, Breakfast Spot, and Italian Restaurant$$$$
Mission Dolores, San Francisco
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Alex GoffeyJanuary 22, 2015An easy go-to spot for tasty, filling cafe fare, no matter what time of day. For weekend brunch, the pancake on the side is highly recommended when you want a sweet treat to go with your eggs.
My default restaurant around the hood. Homie meal. I'd never had a bad dish here. Great for groups and family. My all time favorite is the Louis Prawn salad. Back patio seating is awesome.
Chefs FeedOctober 27, 2016Get the ginger cake with pumpkin ice cream. "The crunch and the spice of the cake goes perfectly with the coolness and creaminess of the pumpkin ice cream, which isn't too sweet." - Chef Geoffrey Lee Read more
Brittany GiudiciMarch 6, 2016The blueberry pancakes, French toast, and chilaquiles are all phenomenal. Bring a friend, get the kid sizes, and try all three. Perfect amount of food.
Steven HDecember 15, 2016I have mixed feelings. Two mediocre meals in the past. But today, by chance - the right choice - the spaghetti & meatballs was PERFECT in every way. Pecan pie was GLORIOUS. Yummy comfort food!
Joanna FlammJanuary 18, 2015Huevos Rancheros were delish, service was great, but the pancake we got on the side was out of this world. DO NOT LEAVE HERE WITHOUT EATING A PANCAKE!
Mary SAugust 26, 2015Fish tacos and sandwich were yummy. The ginger cake was absolutely a must have. Excellent, friendly service!
It’s a good place just up from a diner and just down from a restaurant. Does great brunches. Lovely outdoor patio at the back. Good for kids.
Tim MacalinoJuly 26, 2018Try the pot roast dinner ( tender beef, garlicky mash, slice of ciabatta, and topped with broccolini)!!
Anton GaddiDecember 31, 2018Very good casual comfort food place. My most favorite, however, is their ginger cake with pumpkin ice cream and caramel dessert.
The Caramel Latte is one of the best I've had yet. The wait staff is uber friendly, and the atmosphere supports chat or just relaxing on the weekend.
Yummy blueberry pancakes and good coffee. No wait usually for brunch on the patio!
Brunch must... Garlic home fries, Marion's pancake, French toast, pot roast. Dinner is solid, try the eggplant parm and end with the gingerbread cake with caramel sauce and pumpkin ice cream !
My default cafe. Everything's good here. Ask for the (heated) patio on the back (it's through the kitchen if they let you seat yourself).
Jack of some trades, master of all. Solid iced tea, get the lamb burger, prawn louis, or fusilli and finish up with a ginger cake. Whatever you do, can't go wrong!
vertigeOctober 18, 2010Had the artichoke with lemon sauce, mashed potatoes (yummy!), grilled calamari, pumpkin pie with whip cream. Organic grapefruit juice and a cup of coffee. All delicious and served quickly and kindly.
s vJuly 8, 2013Warm ginger cake with pumpkin ice cream, whipped cream & caramel sauce... That's all you really need to know :)
Jake Teton-LandisNovember 12, 2017The Eggs Benedict was the perfect size. Excellent home fries, cooked just right. Tasty!
Great for brunch if you have more than 4 people. It's large enough to seat them. The home fries some of the best in the city.
Estefania HMarch 8, 2015Salads and sandwiches both good! Juice is too pricey. Awesome place for brunch, seat at the patio in the back.
Paul HartMay 30, 2015As an Aussie, Apple Pie with Cheddar on it sounded like a monster... but it was pretty darn good. 👍
Adnan ManjalJuly 10, 2016Great place. Loved the fusilli with lamb. Great wines too. Have some dessert.
Great place for breakfasts. Don't miss out on their Patio at the back of the restaurant.
Rochelle GarretsonMarch 31, 2013eggs Benedict, French toast with mascarpone, spring berries, cottage cheese, and a fruit smoothie...equals the perfect breakfast.- Robert BelnapSeptember 8, 2012Gets busy here, but huge restaurant. The menu is all over the place, but really good. Go for breakfast, lunch and/or dinner.
Chili Noodles, Wontons and a Pilsner. Enjoy!
c0uPAugust 18, 2013Ginger cake with pumpkin ice cream falls firmly into the desserts-I'd-only-try-because-of-foursquare category. Save room for sure!
Comfort food, basically. They have the best pie in the city.
Kerry SnyderMay 5, 2016The back patio has great ambience. The staff is fantastic. The fare is consistently yummy.
The pastas and the pies are among the most comforting comfort food you'll find anywhere in SF.
AngelitoOctober 5, 2012Patio on the back is a great place to eat. Generally a good place to have simple American food made with quality ingredients.
ChrisJanuary 7, 2018Blueberry pancakes are super delish. For a healthier option try the California eggs.
SamaherAugust 13, 2014Great for late night quick bites. Lamb burger was ok ... Loved the warm goat cheese crostini appetizer
Matthew BroffmanJune 8, 2013Not to jump on the foursquare bandwagon but definitely get the Thai noodles and the ginger cake with pumpkin ice cream
Anthony SmithApril 11, 2013Garden Noodles are phenomenal. They'll probably say some stuff about the veggie plate, but c'mon. You know you want the carbs.
I have been coming here for 7 years! Always great food, beer and desert. Also the staff is amazing!
Michee LeeApril 12, 2014If you're getting dessert, definitely go for the ginger cake and pumpkin ice cream!
Go for the classic, hearty part of the menu (e.g., pot roast)
Get the smiling noodles and the ginger cake with pumpkin ice cream.
Clare NyhanMarch 24, 2011Salads are terrific...prawn salad is great, as is the cobb salad! Choc cake is to die for. For breakfast, the chicken apple scramble is tasty as hell!
Tasty, fresh upscale diner food (without the upscale prices you'd expect).- Richard WhitleyJune 4, 2010Go to Chow and try the fusilli, the smiling noodles, the grilled chicken, or the lamb sandwich, and be sure to have the ginger cake with pumpkin ice cream for dessert!
Nicolas SoldiJuly 30, 2017I see lots of tables ordering pasta and they all seem pretty happy! I'm getting that next for sure.
Matt HealyDecember 22, 2014No matter what you're having for brunch, why not get a pancake on the side?
OMG. The coconut cream pie is the best I've ever had. Delicious!!
Get you some coconut pie. It’s delicious and you can get it to go if you want.
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Chow Church St. is a fun, friendly, high energy restaurant. We serve great food and wine at a great value to our guests. We look forward to serving you soon.
Permanently closed (Show more)
- Mon–Thu, Sun
- 8:00 AM–9:30 PM
- Fri–Sat
- 8:00 AM–11:00 PM
(415) 552-2469
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Reservations
Yes
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express)
Wi-Fi
Yes
Outdoor Seating
Yes
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Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
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