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Shanghainese · Hayes Valley · $$
Flaky pancake with scallions—frequently ordered side, though some find it undercooked
Korean · Mission District · $$$$
Savory pan-fried kimchi pancake
Sichuan · Central Richmond · $
Crispy, flaky flatbread infused with minced scallions and oil—warm and comforting
Sichuan · North Beach · $$$
Crispy scallion pancake.
Korean · Tenderloin · $$
A large, extra-crispy pancake perfect for sharing, featuring the tangy kick of kimchi and savory pork.
New American · Mission District · $$$$
Diverse seasonal dishes—seaweed pancake, buckwheat with blueberry, and halibut—some hits, some misses
Bar · Mission District · $$$
Crispy cornmeal pancakes crowned with briny caviar -- a playful luxury that captures the True Laurel ethos
New American · SoMa · $$$$
Pancake with walnut and caviar in the seasonal tasting progression.
Mexican · Mission District · $$
New American · Lower Nob Hill · $$
Buttermilk-style pancakes — frequently called the city's best GF stack.
Mexican · Lakeside · $
Fluffy pancakes with caramelized pineapple, hand-whipped cream, coconut flakes, powdered sugar.
Thai · Japantown · $$$$
Lightly sweet coconut pancake, caviar topped.
Brunch · Duboce Triangle · $$
Thin Swedish-style pancakes — a kitchen specialty paying homage to the Swedish American Hall.
American · Potrero Hill · $
American · Inner Sunset · $
Classic griddle pancakes
Shanghainese · Chinatown · $
A crispy, slightly greasy pancake generously stuffed with chopped chives, served with a side of chili sauce for a kick.
Southern & Soul Food · Bayview · $$
Fluffy pancakes with maple butter
American · Mission Dolores · $
Fluffy stack, classic diner-style.
Brunch · Western Addition · $$
Buttermilk pancakes with strawberries — reviewers call them possibly the best in the city.
Korean · Polk Gulch · $$
Crispy Korean haemul pajeon with mixed seafood and scallions.
Coffee & Tea · Glen Park · $
Light, airy pancakes served with butter and maple syrup — comforting simplicity
Bistro · Cole Valley · $$
Impossibly airy, almost souffle-like pancakes that justify their legendary name -- light, pillowy, and utterly addictive
Cantonese & Dim Sum · Chinatown · $$$$
Sourdough-leavened scallion pancake — a standout on the à la carte menu.
Brunch · Polk Gulch · $
Bouncy, tangy pancakes with a light, airy texture and bright citrus notes
American · Mission District · $
Fluffy, golden vegan pancakes that convert even the most skeptical — possibly the best plant-based pancakes in the city
American · Marina District · $
Bright, fluffy ricotta pancakes — a house favorite.
American · Noe Valley · $$
Pancakes flavored with ube (purple yam) — a signature creative offering
American · Dolores Heights · $$
Red velvet pancakes with white chocolate cream cheese, banana, chocolate chips, and maple syrup.
New American · Bernal Heights · $$
Thick, creamy pancake topped with banana, berries, whipped mascarpone and maple syrup, rich and indulgent
New American · Fisherman's Wharf · $$
American · Little Hollywood · $$
Blueberry pancakes, often listed among customer favorites for breakfast
Korean · Fisherman's Wharf · $$
Pillowy ricotta pancakes — frequently called out as a brunch standout.
Northern Chinese · Outer Sunset · $
Vegetarian pancake generously filled with eggs, chives, and bean threads
Vietnamese · SoMa · $$
Four crispy Vietnamese shrimp pancakes with a golden crust and plump shrimp — a textural delight
Coffee & Tea · Dolores Heights · $$
Fluffy, classic American pancakes served with maple syrup, no frills needed
New American · Potrero Hill · $
Gluten‑free almond flour pancakes served with butter and pure maple syrup
American · Inner Richmond · $
Fluffy homemade blueberry pancakes, a recurring favorite
Diner · The Castro · $
A breakfast staple served all day, these pancakes are a sweet and satisfying choice.
American · Fisherman's Wharf · $
Breakfast combo with pancakes, eggs, and bacon or sausage — fluffy, oversized stacks.
Korean · Inner Sunset · $
Crispy, pan-fried savory pancake packed with scallions and assorted seafood.
New American · Outer Sunset · $$
Oven-baked pancake topped with seasonal fruit and nuts — the signature brunch order.
Brunch · Hayes Valley · $$
Three miniature gluten-free pancakes topped with white chocolate cream cheese, powdered sugar, fresh fruit, yuzu sauce, and matcha powder — beautiful and delicious
Chinese · Hayes Valley · $$$$
American · Union Square · $$
New American · Russian Hill · $$$$
A double stack of buttermilk pancakes served with grilled strawberry maple and a pat of butter.
Bar · Fort Mason · $$
Fluffy pan-fried potato pancakes — a recurring small-plate favorite.
Korean · Central Richmond · $$
Crispy golden Korean pancake loaded with shrimp, squid, and scallions — shatteringly crisp outside, tender within
New American · The Castro · $$
Fluffy buttermilk pancakes studded with sweet-tart blackberries, a breakfast classic done right
American · The Castro · $$
Fresh pancakes loaded with three add-ins
Dessert · Outer Sunset · $