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Plow
Breakfast Spot$$$$
Potrero Hill, San Francisco
This breakfast spot is famous for their pancakes. It's one of the most popular in the city!
"Awesome lemon ricotta pancakes and the house made sausage patties!"(68 Tips)
"The Plow Plate is the best breakfast I've ever had."(14 Tips)
"Also, the fried egg sandwich and French toast are phenomenal."(14 Tips)"100% delicious pancakes and breakfast potatoes."(12 Tips)
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Katharina TappeinerAugust 14, 2015Absolutely great breakfast. Would have loved to taste the entire menu if my stomach capacity had allowed it. Cues are impressive though. Make sure you get there early.
Best breakfast potatoes in San Francisco. Long, long wait, so hop across the street for the strongest Bloody Mary to pass the time.
amanda munroeMay 18, 2013kid friendly is a stretch but kid accommodating? absolutely. the staff was fantastic & made brunch w/a baby great. they were quick w/the mimosas & brought over toys to keep the little one entertained.
Petie PizarroMarch 9, 2016Best breakfast in San Francisco! I don't even eat pancakes, but these lemon pancakes were to die for.
Addison HuffJanuary 15, 2016Possibly the best buttermilk biscuit I've ever had. Lemon ricotta pancakes lived up to the hype. Food is all sourced from local farms 👍
Jen DApril 25, 2017The crab + asparagus scramble was very plain, but the french toast was good. Good, but may not be worth an hours' wait with the choices down the st.
Kiri InouyeOctober 18, 2016Breakfast sandwich (w avocado and bacon of course) and lemon ricotta pancakes are my fave! About a 30 min wait for 3 on a Monday morning.
Amanda AizussJuly 13, 2015There is always a long wait here, and it's really good but not *wow* quality. Get the plow to experience eggs *and* the delicious (must-try) lemon ricotta pancakes.- Caro LinaJune 2, 2018We had the Plow breakfast and it 100% lived up to its reputation. Fantastic and friendly service. Highly recommended!
Alexander PiluguinaApril 27, 2018Incredible place to start your day on a great note with sunny staff and a butter chicken to die for!!!
Peter Abou ChacraNovember 3, 2018Simple, high quality ingredients balanced to great effect. The house potatoes are delicious!
VassilisSeptember 16, 2016THE place for breakfast in SF!! Both service and taste Recommending the prosciutto + gruyere sandwich
H KJanuary 15, 2017"Plow" with lemon pancakes and pork sausage was amazing. The wait can be long on weekends (2 hrs).
Shawn CalhounApril 22, 2018French toast, a side of 🥓 and black coffee.....and the two hour wait is a distant memory.
LamiaNovember 15, 2015Worth a try for a brunch, even if you have to wait an hour. The Plow (plate with patatoes, bacon, eggs and pancakes) is amazing
Lisa RayleJanuary 24, 2016Soft scrambled eggs and crispy potatoes. When it's in season, get the Dungeness crab salad.
BommyNovember 17, 2014Don't understand the hype. Lemon ricotta pancakes are good but save $$ and scramble your own eggs at home. Fried egg sandwich is tasty i guess?
Olek BuzJune 22, 2019Every bite of their special ‘The plow’ breakfast plate is something... and that strawberry lemonade... mmm....
Bobbie McLellanNovember 26, 2017Biscuits and sausage gravy. The lemon ricotta pancakes were very good as well.
Eddy BadrinaJune 29, 2016Lemon ricotta pancakes. Just get The Plow and pair the 'cakes with their potatoes and bacon.
If it's your first time here, get the Plow. The crispy potatoes are the best in town. Come on weekdays before 9 to skip the line.
Elizabeth BursteinSeptember 11, 2018Had the Plow and it was so heavy! The potatos and spices around them are so good. I had the biscuit before which made me feel way too full after. The eggs scrambled are too light with no spices. Meh
Jess BarronNovember 7, 2013I love pumpkin, but the pumpkin pancakes are just OK (not pumpkin-y enough). If you want pancakes, get the lemon ricotta ones, which are pretty incredible.
vivienne au-yangFebruary 3, 2016extremely long wait on Sats. be prepared with a cup of warm coffee and plenty of warm clothes. the potatoes and eggs are the bomb!
Lyn Tolan-BarbinFebruary 26, 2015Don't miss the potatoes, which are perfectly cooked and well seasoned to flavorful.
if you get here at 7:45AM on a Saturday, you'll likely get seated, so sleep in a little :)
Kristine VelezAugust 14, 2014The Plow is a must order! It comes with their crispy potatoes, 2 eggs, lemon ricotta pancakes and meat of your choice like bacon or sausage.
Harry RobertsOctober 23, 2015The Plow with scrambled egg, pork sausage, and extra bacon changed breakfast for me. Amazing.
Joshua HaftelJanuary 27, 2016The plow is great, perfect combo of salty and sweet, with wonderful potatoes. These folks do breakfast right.
Le JordanJanuary 17, 2018This place is hopping! Get here early or grab a coffee and wait for a table. It’s all good.
Grace S.August 16, 2013Fried egg sandwich w/ avocado & bacon for sure and a side of the pork sausage. (The egg is cooked with a runny yolk.) Lemon ricotta pancakes were good but didn't live up to the hype for me.
Lillian ChanOctober 28, 2013I'm a potato fiend and these people know how to make potatoes. I'm not usually a pancake person, but damn the lemon ricotta pancakes are good.
Jennifer HarbinApril 25, 2017Seriously one of the best breakfasts I've ever had. Be sure to get their sausage made in-house.
Carmen SutterJune 24, 2014Fried egg sandwich and greatest breakfast potatoes ever. No espresso drinks but compensate with a Mimosa.
Sit at the marble countertop to watch the chefs cook up a storm! Amazing breakfast during the weekday to avoid the weekend 2 hour line
Tanay JaipuriaNovember 29, 2014You'll probably have to wait for two to three hours but you won't regret it. The lemon ricotta pancakes are heavenly.
Michael GillNovember 18, 2016Great brunch! Prepare to wait for a table as it gets extremely busy on the weekends.
Jeremy JacobowitzAugust 10, 2014Little pricey, and there will definitely be a wait, but SO worth it! Get The Plow! You won't be disappointed!
Ugur KanerJune 25, 2014Show up alone and grab a chair by the kitchen. Order pancakes and coffee, enjoy watching kitchen staff doing their magic.
Have to try the Plow. The potatoes are next level. A side of avocado is a great addition.
Best straight-up breakfast (and fruit plate, and I cannot believe I am writing that) in the city.
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- 7:00 AM–2:00 PM
- Sat–Sun
- 8:00 AM–2:00 PM
(415) 821-7569
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