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Lori's Diner
(Now Closed)Diner and Burger Joint$$$$
Downtown San Francisco-Union Square, San Francisco
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Wilson Favre-DelerueMay 19, 201740s/50s/60s Americana PARADISE: Wilson Pickett & co. on soundtrack, vintage uniforms, honest and tasty diner food, killer milkshakes, friendly staff. This place has it all and does it all perfectly.
Helio MedeirosApril 9, 2016Best place to have a fare dinner in SF! Everyone is very nice all the time. You should try a malted Oreo milkshake;)
Sophia SummerloveAugust 3, 2015Can't say it's amazing, but it saved me at night (morning? 4am) with free wifi. New pass: "milkshake". Food is just ok but quick. Katie was amazingly friendly regardless the ungodly hour
Zsolt CsapkayMarch 6, 2018Cool atmosphere great decor. We had the del mar and the fresh spinach omelettes, and chocolate milkshake - they were delicious 😋
MoJuly 29, 2017Nice breakfast spot , loved the real old American feel of this place , nice location very close to union square , can get very busy with with attentive staff...
NevinAugust 19, 2015Delicious blueberry muffins. Light & fluffy. Decor is great with a jukebox. Love this place.
ClaudiaJuly 2, 2018Good old fashion diner with classic breakfast options. The wait staff is friendly and they don’t rush you. Ambiance is nice too.
Lisette NAugust 22, 2014The original Lori's! Can't go wrong and the service is always good. Can't resist a milkshake for breakfast!
- medvedevAugust 4, 2018The burgers are OK but noy the best ones. I like the 50's style of the restaurant. The are a lot of tourists.
Chris McLarenDecember 19, 2017Breakfast is always good. Not the cheapest $25 for egg sausage coffee and juice. Staff I find always friendly
Larry BarmoreSeptember 16, 2019Whenever in town we always make sure to get to Lori’s for a great breakfast! A tradition for years!
elNovember 7, 2017Your typical US diners. Great decor, good food and fast service. Would recommend! Especially for tourists.
Jinnie LMarch 12, 2015comfy seating n french toast n grilled cheese with ham were tasty~ friendly n pretty fast service :)
Try the big cheese sandwich with a chocolate milkshake and a cherry coke. They have the best chocolate milkshakes I've ever tried!
Asli TuncerJuly 19, 2015Quite expensive for breakfast but is a must try with the authentic atmosphere 👍🏼
Adam FahieJanuary 5, 2018Went in for pancakes and my mum had tostada. Strawberry milkshake was good. However, the pancakes and bacon were a little cold and the tostada was overly greasy and complete with rubbery chicken.
Nichole ManzanillaNovember 11, 2013Get the chicken tenders, its a real experience of eating dog food! Smells like fish and EVERYTHING!
Sam VanheukelomSeptember 23, 2014#FoodSpotting: Friendly service and yummie Milkshake's but.... OMG, disgusting toilets !! It's not rocket science !
Nicola CornishAugust 6, 2015Burger was average, if not a bit dry, & the apple pie was too sweet, w/ no spice. On the upside - bacon was cooked to perfection though, crispy and tasty.
David RoddickApril 5, 2012I love the cable car breakfast but two things are too much the orange at the side and the dry buttermilk pancakes ruin the dish .
Little expensive and tourist trap-y, but tasty with tons of seating!
Metin ErduranSeptember 15, 2016When you are in this place, You think you are in an old hollywood movie :)
JJ WhitmanApril 20, 2010Was here the other night for buyers and shakes. Very good. BUT if you are the type of person who thinks Dennys has quality breakfast even you will be dissappointed with the breakfast here
Callum ThompsonAugust 8, 2014Busy at breakfast time. You can skip the queue if there's spare seats at the counter though.
Ali NehmeJune 23, 2014Literally the worst diner I've had in my life. We tried the chicken wings, the burgers, the hotdogs and the chili bowl. Even the fries are bad and soggy!
JD MaloneSeptember 1, 2015If you're hungover this place is wonderful. However, if you want a descent meal and it's during regular hours go elsewhere.
Best place to eat late in Union Square. A bit of drunken overflow from the Starlight after 2 but nothing compared to the Mason location. Great staff, quick service.
The Foodie WhoreJanuary 28, 2014The food is good, but I noticed the milk and OJ was just sitting out on the back counter the whole time I was here.
Jose BalvaneraJuly 22, 2011Great place for breakfast and lunch! Love the shakes and the chicken quesadilla!
Tony CaferroNovember 7, 2013I've had much better breakfast. Tho the bacon was good and the decor rocked.
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Lori's Diner
500 Sutter St (at Powell St)
San Francisco, CA 94102
United States
San Francisco, CA 94102
United States
Lori’s Diner turns back time to the fabulous fifties, featuring all-day breakfast, sparkling red booths, rock ‘n’ roll and fun memorabilia.
Permanently closed (Show more)
- Mon–Sun
- 24 Hours
(415) 981-1950
Features
Reservations
No
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi
Yes
Outdoor Seating
No
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Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner
Drinks
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