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Plow

Plow

Breakfast Spot$$$$
Potrero Hill, San Francisco
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    Maya B.
    "The lemon ricotta pancakes are amazing as are the rosemary potatoes"(68 Tips)
    Ansell
    "The Plow Plate is the best breakfast I've ever had."(14 Tips)
    Luke B.
    "Also, the fried egg sandwich and French toast are phenomenal."(14 Tips)
    Jenny U.
    "The breakfast potatoes were the best I've ever had."(12 Tips)
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  • Kristine V.heart icon on user image
    Kristine VelezAugust 14, 2014
    Good breakfast or brunch spot.
  • Jen
    JenDecember 24, 2014
    Crispy potatoes are a must!!!
  • John M.
    John Melas-KyriaziJanuary 13, 2016
    Lemon ricotta pancakes on point 👌🏼
  • Nicole R.heart icon on user image
    Nicole RocchioApril 2, 2019
    Lemon ricotta pancakes are a must
  • Mikahla V.heart icon on user image
    Mikahla VicinoNovember 26, 2016
    They give you blankets to stay warm if you sit outside.
  • C S.heart icon on user image
    C SAugust 29, 2018
    Everything!
  • Chris L.
    Chris LJanuary 20, 2015
    Almond pancakes. Healthy chia seeds.
  • Ryan W.heart icon on user image
    Ryan WarrenderNovember 6, 2015
    My go to spot for San Fran brunch but the line....
  • Stephen W.
    Stephen WagstaffMarch 27, 2011
    The Plow is your best bet at breakfast. Their potatoes are to die for. Opt for sausage over bacon.
  • Sanat R.
    Sanat RaoSeptember 13, 2013
    We had the huevos rancheros and the lemon pancake... Pretty average stuff and heavily overpriced ! And you have to wait outside till ur entire party arrives.... I wont be coming back here soon
  • Vic Z.
    Vic ZaudJune 7, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    When they have them - the pancakes cooked in duck-fat...just rock.
  • Kevin
    KevinJuly 30, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Great homemade Lemonade and the crispy potatoes really are the best!
  • Verne P.
    Verne PJuly 7, 2012
    Try the The Plow (W/Scrambled Eggs And Bacon) - Awesome!!!
  • Edward W.heart icon on user image
    Everything
  • Blake E.
    Blake EngelMarch 17, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    If you want to get seated at opening time, arriving 5 minutes early seems to be sufficient.
  • Holger L.heart icon on user image
    Holger LüdorfJune 11, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Great breakfast & brunch spot! "Feels like Sydney" someone told me - which seems right.
  • Gabrielle G.
    Gabrielle GorelikJune 24, 2019
    Long wait. Lemon ricotta pancakes were worth it.
  • O L.heart icon on user image
    O LMarch 7, 2016
    Have the plow, you won't regret it
  • CJ C.heart icon on user image
    CJ CookFebruary 26, 2018
    Breakfast sandwich was 👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼
  • Gil M.heart icon on user image
    Gil MestermanNovember 16, 2014
    It was nice. Nothing more than that. Surely the most overrated place around. Can't understand the huge line @8am.
  • Joshua R.heart icon on user image
    Joshua RobinsonMarch 20, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    Expensive but good. Always long waits on weekends
  • Natala M.
    Natala MenezesDecember 31, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Sit outside. Bring a coat or blanket -- you can wait 40 minutes outside OR usually be seated immediately outside and be gone in 40 minutes...
  • Irina @.
    Stop by Farley's just half a block up the street for an espresso while waiting to be seated.
  • Derek D.
    Derek DukesJanuary 25, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Be bold! The Chinese breakfast is a great way to start the day.
  • Darwin D.
    Darwin DayanJune 5, 2012
    Try the The Plow - Poached eggs, bacon, and lemon ricotta pancakes
  • Andrea A.heart icon on user image
    Andrea ArvidssonJuly 13, 2016
    Fantastic american breakfast!
  • Irene C.
    Irene ChouFebruary 3, 2013
    It's hard to come across a salad as solid as the bagna cauda
  • Anton S.
    Anton ShusterFebruary 11, 2013
    Crispy potatoes are on 7x7's Big Eat 2013.
  • LaTrice B.heart icon on user image
    LaTrice BrowningJune 28, 2014
    The crab scramble was DIVINE!!
  • Xiao X.heart icon on user image
    Xiao XiaoAugust 28, 2017
    Pork chop🍴
  • Scott N.heart icon on user image
    Scott NadelsonMarch 17, 2016
    Make a better breakfast, you won't
  • Sami M.
    Sami MApril 15, 2018
    I have tried the PLOW , I did not like a lot
  • Jaren G.heart icon on user image
    Jaren GJuly 17, 2017
    First timers should go with the plow. Zero regrets
  • Nick D.heart icon on user image
    Nick D'AmbrosiMarch 3, 2013
    Order a Mimosa to drink while you wait!
  • Avaheart icon on user image
    AvaSeptember 12, 2015
    prepare for a long wait—even on a weekday
  • Renée V.heart icon on user image
    Renée VargasOctober 6, 2014
    Been here 25+ times
    Get the plow if you're committed to brunch
  • Nicholas C.
    Nicholas CMarch 10, 2012
    "the plow" with pork sausage good. Pork chop good. French toast ok.
  • Jaime M.heart icon on user image
    Jaime ManelaNovember 26, 2017
    Lemon. Ricotta. Pancakes.
  • Lauren W.heart icon on user image
    Lauren WilnerNovember 16, 2014
    Stick around! The anticipated wait is never as long as they say.
  • Aimee 🦁heart icon on user image
    Aimee 🦁April 7, 2013
    Try the Cider Brined Pork Chop
  • Renée V.heart icon on user image
    Renée VargasMay 5, 2015
    Been here 25+ times
    Don't hesitate, get the plow
  • Flavia S.heart icon on user image
    Flavia StefaniJuly 28, 2013
    We've been sitting here for nearly 40 minutes now and yet, no sign of our food. Took them 25 minutes to bring a blueberry cake over to our table -a normal slice of cake, not freshly baked or anything.
  • ashley t.
    ashley tevatiaAugust 7, 2014
    Good brunch, but certainly not worth the arduous wait for a table here.
  • Aaron M.
    Aaron MatthewsMarch 28, 2013
    Amazing. Get "the plow"
  • Sherry S.heart icon on user image
    Sherry SunMay 18, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    They give you blankets when you sit outside. 😊
  • Nancy T.heart icon on user image
    Nancy TranJuly 6, 2015
    Lemon ricotta pancakes and fried egg sandwich.
  • Michelle
    MichelleSeptember 30, 2012
    Love their potatoes! They are a must
  • Tânia R.heart icon on user image
    Tânia RaposoJune 27, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    My favorite pancakes in the whole wide world!
  • John K.
    John KaluckiNovember 13, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    The aioli makes the sublimity of the fried-egg sandwich.
  • Chefs Feed
    Chefs FeedAugust 22, 2014
    Hiro Sone, chef of Ame, eats here on his nights off. He loves the Crispy potatoes. Read more
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