St. Francis Fountain

Photo Credit: Gabrielle Lurie, The Chronicle

St. Francis Fountain

2801 24th Street

Open Monday through Friday 8:00AM - 3:00PM; Saturday and Sunday 8:00AM - 4:00PM


Open since 1918, St. Francis Fountain is a beloved Mission District staple, offering everything from Huevos Rancheros to Buttermilk Hotcakes. New owners took over in '02, adding vegan and vegetarian options as well. The best part of this classic luncheonette-style diner is the full page of dessert offerings, including shakes, sundaes, floats, and banana splits.

It can be argued that there is nothing more quintessentially American than the diner. From dusk til dawn, in every city across the country, you'll find satisfaction when you slide into a vinyl booth and tuck into a plate of flapjacks or a stuffed omelette...maybe a BLT or a juicy burger. Afterall, classics never go out of style, and -- let's face it ---the "fast casual" dining concept is perfect for every situation.

As one of the best foodie destinations on the West Coast, San Francisco knows how to serve it up, at these Top Five Diners of San Francisco.


Filed Under: breakfast, brunch, burgers, cafes, California, coffee, desserts, food, ice cream, restaurants


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