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St. Francis Fountain

St. Francis Fountain

Diner, Ice Cream Parlor, and Breakfast Spot$$$$
Mission District, San Francisco
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    The Bold Italic
    "Try the delicious gut-bomb called the "nebulous potato thing.""(7 Tips)
    ᴡ J.
    "I always get the chefs mess with banana bread 🔥🔥"(6 Tips)
    Czarina L.
    "The upside-down hog cakes are delicious!"(6 Tips)
    Ashley M.
    "Vegan pancakes, vegan mess, best "diner" in the city"(5 Tips)
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  • ᴡ J.heart icon on user image
    ᴡ JordanApril 30, 2017
    I always get the chefs mess with banana bread 🔥🔥
  • David B.
    David BirdsongMay 10, 2011
    vegan chorizo hash with eggs over easy and the biscuits, vegan or not...your hangover is gone, you're welcome
  • The Bold Italic
    The Bold ItalicMarch 1, 2011
    Try the delicious gut-bomb called the "nebulous potato thing." Oh yeah, and add a milkshake. Read more
  • Andrew F.
    Andrew FurmanJune 17, 2017
    Christian Young says to get the bacon cheddar scalian
  • Susan L.
    Susan LohJuly 29, 2011
    The only acceptable greasy hangover food spot in the hood. Hold out as long as you can to avoid all the hipsters. Everything's good!
  • Despina P.heart icon on user image
    Old school place! Very good service and tasty food!
  • Gabrielleheart icon on user image
    GabrielleMarch 11, 2018
    Awesome ice cream sundae!
  • Lindsay W.heart icon on user image
    Lindsay WilliamsJanuary 28, 2016
    Been here 10+ times
    Vegan pancakes and chorizo hash. Need I say more? No. The answer is no.
  • Brandon P.
    Brandon ProctorOctober 19, 2014
    I like this place. But they made us wait 25 min for outside. Then told us it was closed.
  • Benjy W.heart icon on user image
    Benjy WeinbergerSeptember 26, 2022
    Excellent no-frills breakfast
  • Marc
    MarcDecember 1, 2015
    Food Network's Top Five - Diner dish... #3: Nebulous Potato Thing
  • Anish B.heart icon on user image
    Anish BhattJuly 8, 2015
    Old school diner, great for late night malts
  • Laurence B.
    Laurence BFebruary 20, 2017
    Been here 10+ times
    The WiFi network guest password is "icecream"
  • Monica M.
    Monica MillerAugust 19, 2011
    Been here 50+ times
    devil burger or the phil's grill, on sourdough and add jalepenos. eat it with fries if you are hungover.
  • Aaron W.
    Aaron WheelerSeptember 4, 2012
    The pesto tofu scramble + vegan thing'ed potatoes = breakfast heaven! Slow service if you sit in the front though.
  • Porfirio P.heart icon on user image
    Porfirio PorrasDecember 10, 2013
    Been here 25+ times
    Everything I've ever had there is great but the coffee is very average, and usually served lukewarm.
  • manu z.
    manu zetaNovember 11, 2013
    Lots of choice for vegetarians and really yummy!!
  • Derek H.heart icon on user image
    Derek HammerMay 23, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Olde style soda fountain: any other questions?
  • Frank D.
    Frank DieboldAugust 25, 2014
    Old school vibe... Try the omlets
  • annie .
    annie 🧸September 22, 2012
    Nab a coffee at philz nearby. Sip with friends during your brunch time wait
  • John S.heart icon on user image
    John SteidleMay 19, 2019
    If you are looking for a greasy spoon diner, this should be your jam.
  • Ashlie F.
    Ashlie FordSeptember 29, 2015
    Delicious 'twist' ice cream cones.
  • Kristie W.
    Kristie WellsOctober 1, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Go for the Chef's Mess. So much yum. Also, the Upside-Down Hog Cakes.
  • A F.heart icon on user image
    A FJanuary 2, 2017
    Been here 10+ times
    Chef's mess and straight malted banana milkshakes
  • JK G.heart icon on user image
    JK GrenceJune 11, 2021
    Pricey for what you get, but the place oozes charm.
  • Anton S.heart icon on user image
    Anton ShusterFebruary 12, 2013
    Try the hog cakes and the nebulous potato thing.
  • Foodspotting
    FoodspottingDecember 12, 2010
    For the definition of comfort breakfast food, you don’t need to look any further than the bacon pancakes. - Seth
  • Rehi A.
    Rehi AlaganarJanuary 26, 2012
    The veggie mess is delicious - get it with ranch sauce :)
  • Dav Y.
    Dav YaginumaJanuary 23, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Guiness and ice cream. Two great things that do NOT taste great together. You have been warned.
  • Ben R.heart icon on user image
    Ben RussoMarch 30, 2015
    Chocolate Malts will set you right.
  • Jonah P.heart icon on user image
    Jonah PriceMarch 15, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    This place is Vegan-Awesome, lots of Vegan and vegetarian options on the menu.
  • annie .
    annie 🧸June 3, 2013
    Brunch destination for late risers: served all day!
  • Katherine R.
    Katherine RohrbacherSeptember 8, 2012
    The banana bread is AMAZING! Get it.
  • Kian L.heart icon on user image
    Kian LaviMay 16, 2017
    Paper straws! They have paper straws!
  • Jussi H.heart icon on user image
    Jussi HäyhäJanuary 7, 2016
    Get a food baby from breakfast!
  • Rem K.heart icon on user image
    Rem KoningApril 23, 2015
    When you need diner coffee and a booth.
  • Jess M.
    Jess McCabeJuly 2, 2012
    Get the 'vegan thing'. So good!
  • Vivian W.heart icon on user image
    Vivian WangJuly 5, 2015
    Best corned beef hash!
  • timoni w.
    timoni westNovember 19, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Ask for extra ranchero sauce; that shit is amazing.
  • Wes M.
    Wes MitchellAugust 20, 2011
    If you get something other than breakfast here, you're doing it wrong.
  • Leanne V.
    Leanne VanderbylJuly 15, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Ask for egg white-only scrambles if you're watching your girlish figure.
  • Yuri M.heart icon on user image
    Yuri MorenoAugust 23, 2016
    Try the chef mess
  • Holger L.heart icon on user image
    Holger LüdorfMay 26, 2012
    Been here 25+ times
    Best huevos rancheros in SF
  • shalzers M.heart icon on user image
    shalzers McGeeFebruary 7, 2014
    Frequently closed at 6 even though hours posted tell 10. Screw you St. Francis. Done me wrong too many times.
  • Mark S.
    Mark StuenkelSeptember 24, 2012
    Chefs mess is massive and delicious..
  • Julia C.
    Julia ChuJuly 6, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Must get a milkshake!
  • Yossef M.
    Yossef MendelssohnDecember 20, 2014
    When they say they only serve fries after 11, they mean am.
  • M🍕TT M.
    M🍕TT M🍕TTNovember 2, 2012
    Good food, cute staff.
  • Vincent C.
    Vincent CampilloDecember 15, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    try any benedict with tofu instead of eggs! soy dang good!
  • Brian L.
    Brian LJanuary 4, 2013
    Straight shakes are excellent.
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