St. Francis Fountain

This place is a retro ice cream joint with great food and cool workers behind the counter. 2 people who took it over after the original family had it kept it exactly the way it was before. I really enjoy retro dining experiences and this is one of the great ones in San Francisco. My hamburger was a tasty and the cup of chicken soup with cilantro was out of sight. Everybody should stop in there at least once in your life.

Very popular local breakfast and lunch joint dating back to the 1920s, IIRC. Great bar to sit and chow down by yourself to get the day started, or grab a booth with friends. Staff are mega friendly and you'll start seeing familiar faces once you go back a few times. I come here every time I'm staying in Mission when I get into town.

This might be one of my new favorite spots in the city!Super cute old school diner... such friendly staff, good service, tasty diner fare, feels straight out of the 50s.If you're a BLT person, go for the Baltimore. I really liked the fries, slightly soft potatoey but with crispy bits too. And don't miss the milkshakes! Thick and served in a huge shaker, just like they should be.

Food was delicious and the service was fantastic. Charming little place with friendly staff.

good service. good food. real old school vibe.

Fabulous food, though rather long waiting in the cold

Such an awesome diner. Been here for 100 years. Food is amazing, fried egg sandwich with bacon and the veggie mess are our favorites. They still have the sofa fountain vibe, and I recommend trying the dreamsicle as well. David helped us out this morning and provided stellar A+ service. We come here whenever we want a great diner experience!

I give this place 5 stars because it's good at what it is. And what it is is a diner that serves top notch diner food for a very reasonable cost. The food is always good and as far as I've seen, the place is not trying to be fancy with how it prepares its food, If you're in the mood for some straightforward great tasting diner food this is the place.

Over 100 years old. This place is like going back in time. Sit at the counter or grab a booth. Great menu with lots of options. They have a private room available to rent for parties and all kinds of candy and trading cards from yesteryear passed. Garbage pail kids! New kids on the block!

Sweet dinner!

Such a cute neighborhood diner. Delicious breakfast and fantastic service. I am sure coming during lunch is equally yummy.

Great local spot for a diner brunch! Usually a wait, but tables turn quickly.

Great hole in the wall for diner food. Recommended to us by a contractor we were working with around the corner and it definitely did not disappoint. Wish we had a few minutes to wait for a booth to open up, the counter gets a little cramped as business picks up. All in all the visit was excellent.

My boyfriend and I got this place recommended to us for some tasty vegan breakfast and it was amazing! Plenty of options for all diets and the diner is so cozy and timeless. Nice music and nice staff. Will come here so many more times.

Great place to go for a vegan breakfast. We had the vegan rancheros and vegan pancakes and it was awesome 😋. The staff is very friendly and the place looks very nice. We’ll definitely come again when we’re in SF the next time.

Wonderful breakfast / brunch place with great vegetarian and vegan options!

They have a scrambled mess that's a good deal, get an offer easy egg to throw on top

I would eat here every day if I could. A++

A walk down memory lane lots of old stuff including old ET & HAPPY DAYS bubble gum cards. The only real negative is it can be challenging getting in/out of a booth.if you're bigger than a 14 yo or more then say 140lbs

Amazing place and atmosphere. Food is tasty and above all great. Fully recommend.

I was looking for a classic diner experience and, as far as I could tell, I got it. Food was alright and service was efficient and friendly. Next time I'd like to try a milkshake (milk-free).

Delicious diner-style brunch food with large portions. Old-school furniture and architecture makes you feel like you've gone back to when they opened in 1918. I recommend the Chef's Mess if you're looking for a hearty breakfast. My only complaint is that the coffee isn't very good, but everything else makes up for it.

The prices are fair, the food is great, and the staff are awesome!

REALLY GOOD as far as vegan breakfasts go! I had a tofu spud scram with cheese and sourdough toast and left super full and super happy! They actually know how to cook a tofu scramble so it all came together really well! Atmosphere is like that of a 50s diner. :)

I love this place. Really nice and small place to get some tasty brunch and breakfast. Their menu is pretty sizable and has tons of mix and match options, for those particular eaters. The staff were very nice and accommodating. Their sandwiches we're delicious along with their chefs mess. The food always comes out pretty quick and always good. Good place for 2 or a small group (4). Prices are pretty good for SF and you get a pretty good portion of food

I was out visiting a friend of a friend and I wanted to find a spot to have a vegan breakfast. I went online and found this awesome diner was a 5-minute walk from his home. Boy am I glad I did. The place looked great, the staff was cheerful and amazing, the service was top notch, and, even with the Vegan accommodations I requested, the food was awesome and extremely well priced. I ordered a Vegan tofu scramble, Vegan apple sausage, and Vegan pancakes (plus coffee) and it was all fantastic. I will absolutely be back!

Great, affordable food prepared very quickly. Highly recommend for quality breakfast fare.

Inconsistent in food quality and preparation. Similarly, on the genuineness of the staff.

Great egg creme soda and chili with cornbread

They're breakfast is great but the mimosa's could use some alcohol.

Walked by this place for years and never went in. Now has become my favorite weekend breakfast spot! What's not to love about this place? From the rare throwback candy selection to the dairy free shake options, there is something there for everyone. I love their veggie chorizo hash! Packed with melted cheese, you can add avocado if you want, sour cream and salsa. Comes with a choice of baked good, i always get the yummy banana bread. ❤

Oh this place is good. Super skinny fries are good, portions are large too.

Old school diner with original breakfast dishes and a friendly staff. Portions are large and the price is good, so you'll leave happy. Come on a weekday to avoid the weekend rush. I ordered the Chef's Mess which is an amalgamation of potatoes, eggs, onions, mushrooms, melted cheese, and topped with sour cream and tomatoes. Meal comes with a side bread, I was recommended the banana bread and was not disappointed; served toasted and perfect with a little butter.

Went there for brunch and loved the place. It looks like it's been there forever and I liked the decorations. A classic diner. We ordered the chef's mess, the nebulous potato thing and some pancakes. They were delicious!! I also had a root beer float and I loved it a lot. Their ice cream is just perfect. The service is really friendly.

Delicious comfort food. They keep the 50’s americana vibe. Great pancakes!

My new favorite breakfast in San Francisco. Reasonable prices, amazing corned beef hash and soups and in addition to the usual side of toast/English muffin you can also select banana bread or biscuits! The staff was very friendly. The charm of a 101 year old soda fountain makes it even better.

Fun, old school diner that serves up a comforting breakfast at a great price. They can get busy and do not always have someone at the door to attend to customers. If so, look out for the clipboard in front of the entrance and put your name down to get in the line asap. If you wait for someone to help you, they will tell you to put your name down on the board anyway. I loved the spinach, mushroom and egg scramble and especially the side of banana bread. Sit at the bar for fun views of staff making milk shakes.

Went to this diner with a group of 15 colleagues and every one loved it. Food was fresh and home made, quick service, amazing deserts and great prices. We went on a Wednesday and some of us had the Hot chicken and it was great. The desert of the red velvet cake was a large slice and taste great.. also had the bacon donut and it is life changing.

Ok breakfast. Went here, for a few options were closed for holidays. At first glance, I was amazed at the ol’ school flare of the soda shop. Even the soap dispenser in the restroom took me WAY-back. I ordered a traditional breakfast, but took a star off, for the pancakes were a little burnt (noticeable in taste). 2nd star was for Customer Service. Not the worst, but no where near the best.

The food and service here are excellent. I was super impressed with the freshness of the scramble I ordered, and the banana bread is killer. Highly recommend. The weekend special eggs benedict with avocado is also very good. There will be a wait on the weekends but it moves pretty fast and once seated, service is quick and friendly, and the coffee is good.

The right place if you want a solid breakfast or lunch with simple options all done well.