Plow

Plow is a Breakfast & Brunch hotspot in San Francisco, offering a variety of delicious options such as Lemon Ricotta Pancakes, French Toast, and their signature dish, The Plow. Located at 1299 18th St, this cozy restaurant provides a casual dining experience with outdoor seating options.

One of the standout features of Plow is their commitment to sustainability, offering compostable containers and plastic-free packaging. They also provide reusable tableware, making it a great choice for environmentally conscious diners.

The menu at Plow caters to a diverse range of tastes, with options like Almond Flour Pancakes for gluten-free diners and a Chinese Breakfast for those craving something with a bit of a kick. Their Farm-to-Table approach ensures that each dish is made with fresh, seasonal ingredients.

Customers have praised Plow for its hearty portions and classic American breakfast offerings. The Corn Millet Muffin and Dungeness Crab Scramble are fan favorites, highlighting the restaurant's dedication to quality and flavor.

While the wait times can be long due to the no-reservation policy, many agree that the food at Plow is well worth it. Whether you're in the mood for a leisurely brunch or a quick bite, Plow delivers on both taste and ambiance. Next time you're in San Francisco, be sure to stop by Plow for a memorable dining experience.

Plow Menu

Location

Address: 1299 18th St San Francisco, CA 94107
Phone: (415) 821-7569

🕓 Work Hours
MON 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM
TUE 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM
WED 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM
THU 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM
FRI 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM
SAT 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
SUN 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Business info

  • Offers Takeout
    Yes
  • Reservations
    No
  • Delivery
    No
  • Vegan Options
    Yes
  • Limited Vegetarian Options
    Yes
  • QR code menus available
    No
  • Closed captioning on TVs
    No
  • Accepts Credit Cards
    Yes
  • Accepts Android Pay
    No
  • Accepts Apple Pay
    No
  • Accepts Cryptocurrency
    No
  • Outdoor Seating
    Yes
  • Casual
    Yes
  • Moderate Noise
    Yes
  • Good For Kids
    Yes
  • Good for Breakfast, Brunch
    Yes
  • Street Parking
    Yes
  • Waiter Service
    Yes
  • Beer & Wine Only
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Asian-owned
    Yes
  • Women-owned
    Yes
  • Private Dining
    Yes
  • Gender-neutral restrooms
    Yes
  • Offers Catering
    No
  • Not Good For Groups
    No
  • Wi-Fi
    No
  • Happy Hour
    No
  • TV
    No
  • Heated Outdoor Seating
    No
  • Covered Outdoor Seating
    No
  • Bike Parking
    Yes
  • Compostable containers available
    Yes
  • Plastic-free packaging
    Yes
  • Provides reusable tableware
    Yes

Last Reviews

  • Author: Kikue H.

    06 August 2024

    While on the pricier end, it's a quite affordable brunch for San Francisco, especially when you consider portion size. The french toast was divine (although it will change based on seasonal ingredients!) and definitely worth an order. The Plow was hearty and had all the elements of a classic American breakfast (what's not to love?) My only gripe was, the mini lemon ricotta pancakes were not as good as the full size lemon ricotta pancakes (my friend ordered them and I had a bite) -- not nearly as fluffy, possibly a tad overcooked? Important thing to note, be ready to wait or have plans to walk around the area because they don't take reservations and there will most definitely be a long line!

  • Author: Alexis C.

    23 July 2024

    The waiters were witty and friendly and the food came out pretty quick. I really enjoyed the egg sandwich but honestly wasn't a huge fan of the crispy photos... really could be a preference thing but it was too crispy for my liking. The plow is a nice area and we sat outdoors. I feel like blankets or heaters should be an option with how cold it gets in SF. Overall I give it a 3.5/5 stars I was visiting from Seattle and it wasn't worth the 45 minute wait.

  • Author: Vivian Z.

    18 July 2024

    Came around 12pm on a Wednesday and got seated pretty quickly. Food: Great, really well cooked. We ordered the plow and the prosciutto toast, yum!! Would highly recommend the toast. Restaurant: Small and a little cramped, (we were seated on a tiny table near the window super close to another tiny table), but overall had good ambiance. Service: The Latino guy working was really nice and the host was fine, but for some reason the servers didn't seem very friendly/welcoming? Every time I tried to flag someone down it made me feel like an inconvenience, like they didn't really want to deal with me, and I don't think I saw anyone smiling. Paying made me really uncomfortable because the lowest tip by default was 18% (more than I wanted to give) but the server brought me the payment device and was staring down at what I put. Honestly overall not bad of an experience, but wish I felt a little more comfortable. Not fully sure if I'll be back because I value service and experience a lot. Food was good though!

  • Author: Andrew R.

    24 June 2024

    Arrived for Sunday brunch at noon, and it was about an hour wait for two. Usually that's a good sign for brunch places in SF, so we waited it out. I'm glad we did because the food was amazing and the overall experience was great. I had the porchetta sandwich which was SO good, and the plow potatoes were also AMAZING. The service was also great, and the restaurant is so bright and lively. Really enjoyed brunch here and will be back, but it was definitely on the pricey side, so probably not super often lol.

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