There was a line outside the door so I thought the place must be good, right? I sat at the counter and while the service was bad, and the next time as well (I had to give it another chance), it was... More

There was a line outside the door so I thought the place must be good, right? I sat at the counter and while the service was bad, and the next time as well (I had to give it another chance), it was understandable because it was crazy. However, the food was mediocre at best. The small pancakes weren't that great and the omlette I had the next week was really bad. Bacon bad. Potatos bad. Everything bad.
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My wife and I ate here twice during a weekend trip on the basis of a friend's recommendation. The place pretty much always has a line out the door for breakfast, but it moves pretty fast. We were... More

My wife and I ate here twice during a weekend trip on the basis of a friend's recommendation. The place pretty much always has a line out the door for breakfast, but it moves pretty fast. We were seated inside both times within 30 minutes. Sears is famous for serving 18 silver dollar pancakes with their special recipe, as well as having other solid choices for breakfast. The pancakes are quite good, especially with a little butter and real maple syrup that they bring them out with. We also had some sourdough french toast with fresh strawberry compote, a side of home fries and a waffle with strawberries and whipped cream. The french toast was good, and the berries were a nice touch. The home fries were actually kind of insipid and not impressive, but the waffle was also very good. The waffle had a healthy amount of fresh and large strawberries with it, as well as a large cup of fresh whipped cream to use at your discretion. Overall, the restaurant is very good, but it is nothing revolutionary. It is quite loud and always packed for breakfast and a little pricey, but the food is very good and it makes a solid choice for a good breakfast. Pros: Tasty breakfast with good portions and fresh produce Cons: Very loud, crowded and always a wait for breakfast
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We went here last Sunday and had an unsatisfactory breakfast. Our waitress from Mongolia was rude, I tried to order one pancake as I had in the past and she said "no". I explained that two weeks... More

We went here last Sunday and had an unsatisfactory breakfast. Our waitress from Mongolia was rude, I tried to order one pancake as I had in the past and she said "no". I explained that two weeks ago I had ordered just one, her answer remained the same. I asked her to check with the manager but she said she already knew what the manager would say, then she told me that she would bring me one but charge me for a full order because that is what the waiter must have done before. Not very nice at all. I paid $9.00 for one pancake. My husband's bacon was undercooked and she left it on another table on the way back to the kitchen. Not very customer service oriented at all. Total tourist trap. Cons: Overpriced
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This little gem is located near Union Square in downtown San Francisco. They serve great Swedish pancakes and are also open for lunch and dineer. A must!

This little gem is located near Union Square in downtown San Francisco. They serve great Swedish pancakes and are also open for lunch and dineer. A must!
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My Husband and I had had a tough week in SF and decided to go get some comfort food, and man was it comforting. WE both ordered the french toast, bacon, sausage and the hashbrowns with (2)... More

My Husband and I had had a tough week in SF and decided to go get some comfort food, and man was it comforting. WE both ordered the french toast, bacon, sausage and the hashbrowns with (2) coffee's. The total tab was $37.00 and well worth it but the portions are sooo big you should split with whomever you are eating with one breakfast is plenty for 2 people. Service was prompt and the food was quick, we were there on a Wednesday about 10:00 am. I have tried to go there on the weekends before and it was a 2 hour wait. Rock solid place to eat for a southern breakfast in the big city. Pros: Food, service, ambience Cons: zero parking, long wait on the weekends
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My girlfriend and I went in for breakfast this past sunday morning. Although the place was packed, seating was prompt. The food was not bland, and the service was pretty quick. I guess its hard to... More

My girlfriend and I went in for breakfast this past sunday morning. Although the place was packed, seating was prompt. The food was not bland, and the service was pretty quick. I guess its hard to mess up breakfast. Pros: Hasbrowns and pancakes Cons: Parking, take the cable car.
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My boyfriend and I were visiting the city and went here for Sunday breakfast. We had to wait about 20 minutes, outside. We loved the food and coffee- but the service was very bad. Our server didn't... More

My boyfriend and I were visiting the city and went here for Sunday breakfast. We had to wait about 20 minutes, outside. We loved the food and coffee- but the service was very bad. Our server didn't ask us if we needed anything, or if we liked our food. We had to ask her for more water and coffee multiple times. It seemed like the restaurant was understaffed. I would definitively go back again, even though the service was bad. Pros: Food, Ambience Cons: Service
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I?m not sure what all the hype is about with this place. We were visiting for a few days and thought we?d try Sears on a Tuesday morning after we read all the fantastic reviews online. The wait... More

I?m not sure what all the hype is about with this place. We were visiting for a few days and thought we?d try Sears on a Tuesday morning after we read all the fantastic reviews online. The wait was about 15 mins, which wasn?t a big deal. The restaurant itself is cute, historic. However, the waitress was far from friendly. The pancakes were just that, pancakes, not sure why they are ?world famous?? and my omelet was nothing special. The hash browns were a joke; they didn?t even taste or look like fresh potatoes, more like the frozen bagged kind you can pick up at the grocery store. The toast was rubbery and cold, so cold that the butter wasn?t even melted, and other elements of our breakfast were cold as well. We didn?t even bother saying anything because it was obvious they wanted us out of there as fast as possible, we had the check on our table about 5 seconds after she set down our food and were never asked how everything tasted. Definitely not a place you?ll feel welcome? and I?ve had a better breakfast at home. Pros: downtown Cons: food and service
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This place isn't just for pancakes. The dinner menu is good too. The fish ( I don't remember if it was sea bass or swordfish) was really good. The wine list is nice and reasonably priced. ... More

This place isn't just for pancakes. The dinner menu is good too. The fish ( I don't remember if it was sea bass or swordfish) was really good. The wine list is nice and reasonably priced. Service was good as well. The restaurant itself is cute. It is decorated with vintage posters and antiques.
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Tried this place for the first time this morning -- the pancakes are well-made, but not heavenly or to die for. The sausages and hash browns were more pleasant surprises - tasty, and cooked just... More

Tried this place for the first time this morning -- the pancakes are well-made, but not heavenly or to die for. The sausages and hash browns were more pleasant surprises - tasty, and cooked just right. My friend and I are big eaters, but by the time we got to the last of our 18 pancakes, it felt heavy, and the flavor had gotten kinda old in our mouths. All in all, this is a "been there, done that" place for me -- feel no urge to go back. I certainly don't feel that the food was worth a long wait either, so if you really want to try it, I suggest you go early and avoid standing in line. Pros: Pancakes are well done, but not supreme
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