Sears Fine Foods Reviews
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- WAY Overrated!
For the prices charged, a vast ripoff. Plus, we had a waitress who had to be pushing 75 who was simply awful. She disappeared for long periods. I got up and grabbed the nearby coffee pot to get a refill -- and she was right there to say I was not permitted to do it. Of course, she wasn't there to do it! A pedestrian place with bad service.
Read More On Citysearch bluejay29golf 10/29/2009 - a little home away from homethis place is good for business travel - i like it for dinner
when im by myself. it's near the hotels, the food is very good, the martinis are big and you can sit at the counter, where the staff will chat you up, bring you samples and make you feel right at home.
Read More On Citysearch kevdog 8/19/2009 - Good but overrated
Like many others, went here after reading the reviews and getting a recommendation. Walked right in on a Thursday morning. Seated promptly and greeted timely. Had the swedish pancakes which weren't all that special, but were good. My wife had an omlette that was good. Hash browns were tasty but nothing special. Server was attentive and ready with coffee/water refills. Overall, though, coul...
Read More On Citysearch TriGuy09 2/22/2009 - Great Breakfast
I usually are not much of a breakfast eater, but was walking by Sears and low and behold there was not a line at all to get into the dining room which is very rare, so I went in and had the best pancakes every. I have never eaten any other meals here as there is alway a long line, as it is right in the middle of the hotel district and lost of tourist eat there
Read More On Citysearch 1tab 2/8/2009 - Went for dinnerA local recommended this place for dinner and told us the pancakes were a MUST. We were told to arrive early, so we did, and it's a good thing we did.
The server was, at the beginning of the meal, very polite, very helpful, a nice guy in general. By the end of the meal, he was not only the opposite of all those things, he actually snapped at us! I know things were pretty hectic by 7, but still...
Read More On Citysearch Citysearch User 1/6/2009 - I'm not sure the wait is worth it.Yes, the food is very good, but its nothing that unusual and breakfast just isn't that hard. Everyone talked it up and so I stood on line with great anticipation. Perhaps that was the problem, it was oversold. Yes, its good. But 1.25 hours on line for breakfast??? And I love breakfast food... but I haven't returned after the first visit.
Read More On Citysearch Citysearch User 12/8/2008 - Good breakfastI loved going here when I stayed downtown San Francisco. it was a must for breakfast. The wait is long, but worth it. The waiters don't write down what you order but somewhow know who ordered what. We tried to change seats but we still got the correct food!
Read More On Citysearch Citysearch User 10/23/2008 - Huge, huge tourist trapI did a seach for 'best breakfast san francisco' and Sears popped up. I headed over there with my wife. I don't know why I bothered. It was *fine*. But nowhere near 'best'. Witness an example: The Strawberry Smoothie was actually made with that strawberry milkshake powder. Rubbish! The orange juice looked straight out of a packet too. I ended up with a very safe ham omlete that was margi...
Read More On Citysearch ew4n 9/7/2008 - We cleaned our plates!We arrived shortly before 10:30am, and the line was out the door. After about a 10 minute wait, we were seated. Our waiter promptly took our orders, and the food took about 15 minutes - fast, considering how busy it was. I ordered the 18 Swedish Pancakes with bacon, and my husband got the sourdough french toast, also with bacon, and a chocolate milk. Everything was amazing. The pancakes were...
Read More On Citysearch MelissaFromIL 8/13/2008 - Two bad breakfasts
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. Ever...
Read More On Citysearch Dstone5553 5/29/2008 - Very good breakfastMy 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 quit...
Read More On Citysearch Antonius 5/27/2008 - Overcooked food, Cranky, Disrespectful WaitressWe 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 ...
Read More On Citysearch danlouise 5/19/2008 - Sears Fine Foods RestaurantThis 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!
Read More On Citysearch Citysearch User 5/16/2008 - Excellent Breakfast / Midweek good serviceMy 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...
Read More On Citysearch cookmaster 4/19/2008 - Great breakfastMy 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.
Read More On Citysearch grub 4/16/2008 - Great Food, Bad ServiceMy 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, ev...
Read More On Citysearch tahnee07 12/2/2007 - Um... The food was not good. Our waiter was...
Read More On Citysearch by SebastianK at Menuism 11/8/2007 - You can make a better breakfast than this...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 fa...
Read More On Citysearch inkognitoinboulder 9/25/2007 - The dinner entrees are good too!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.
Read More On Citysearch vintagew 3/13/2007 - Good, but not out of this worldTried 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 t...
Read More On Citysearch kaodot 1/14/2007 - Pancakes, Pancakes, PANCAKES!!!What a treat! We were seat promptly, coffee was ok, and the pancakes were awesome!!! Have the 18 swedish pancakes with the lingonberries. Cannot be beaten! It will keep you full through a day of walking, shopping and enjoying the views.
Read More On Citysearch dagger1968 1/7/2007 - Awesome pancakesThe Sydney Amber was much more than I could eat, though I didn't want to stop. These pancakes are some of the fluffiest and tasty around. You may want to schedule a late lunch after breakfast at Sear's because you will be full. Great energy before a day of bike riding or physical activity.
Read More On Citysearch coog78 11/1/2006 - Great breakfast!This is a great breakfast place with a really cozy feel inside. Don't be scared off by the long line out front in the mornings; it moves quickly and the wait is worth it anyway. I had eggs benedict and my husband ordered a special which came with pancakes, eggs, sausage, etc. Everything was delicious, delivered quickly and piping hot, and the service friendly. The only thing I didn't like is ...
Read More On Citysearch angelshark 10/6/2006 - Best Pancakes AroundSeveral staff members at the Marriott suggested Sears as "the place to go for pancakes" and they were right. There was a line, but it moved quickly. The reason it moved quickly is because the service was incredible. The pancakes were light, the orange juice was freshly squeezed, the bacon was crispy, the eggs were tasty. No complaints here. A great meal in a local favorite establishment.
Read More On Citysearch djlittle 10/1/2006 - Best Pancakes EVER!!!Get here early, as you might have to wait awhile to get a table - but honestly, the wait is WELL worth it! Probably the best pancakes I've ever had - they even sell their famous pancake batter to go, which I bought to take back home to Seattle with me! Service was great too! Highly recommend SFF for Breakfast - or for any time of the day!
Read More On Citysearch elschneider 8/31/2006 - Sears: A San Francisco LegionAs a fourth generation San Franciscan, I have many happy memories of going to Sears after spending a day shopping with my Mother on Union Square. The waitresses were always so nice to us. The food was delicious. I especially enjoyed the bacon and eggs, and the Swedish pancakes. It was a fun place to go because we always saw people we knew along with hoardes of tourists.
After I became an...
Read More On Citysearch pacific_heights 8/11/2006 - Can't go wrongWhat an idiot I am for not looking harder for the baby pancakes on the menu. After all, the sign outside says they are the "Home of the baby pancake" (or something like that). I think it might be worth the 2.5 hour drive I would have to make in order to try them. That being said, I had a wonderful and entertaining breakfast. The food and the service were both great. I sat at the counter and ...
Read More On Citysearch mleonardrdh 11/22/2005 - Pancake junkieNo wonder there is a line out the door! But no one cares. The Swedish pancakes are served with lingonberry jam...Fuggettaboutit! It's a good thing we did a lot of walking after eating here. Many other tasty offerings on the rather large menu. Fast and friendly service too.
Read More On Citysearch ninaflamingo 6/26/2005 - Reliable place for whatever you wantGreat place to pick up some food if your in a group or family and members have picky eating styles (yes, that would be me). They really do serve more than just pancakes. Also, our waitress was very kind, accomodating, and checked up on us a lot. Overall good experience.
Read More On Citysearch adrienna75 6/14/2005 - Great Breakfast on Union SquareUsually I'm hesitant to eat around Union Square: the food is generally overpriced and targeted for the tourists. However, Sears does NOT fall into this category. A San Francisco classic, Sears is the best place for full breakfast before a day of sightseeing or shopping, if you're in the area. The Swedish pancakes are plentyful and excellent with just a touch of syrup (really stuff they serve, not...
Read More On Citysearch vassariggy 5/22/2005 - Favorite breakfast stopOn my first trip to San Francisco as a flight attendant the captain led all of the newbies on our crew to Sears for breakfast. It was a fitting beginning to a day that started my love affair with that city. Twenty-eight years later Sears is still a must do on any visit to the city by the bay. Great food and plenty of it! Also great crowds so get there early!
On my first visit I was m...
Read More On Citysearch galegal 7/20/2003 - Which 'world' famousI looked up on the Internet for breakfast in San Francisco and Sears Fine Dining popped up. I saw the 'don't bother review' but also so a couple of good reviews, and world famous enticed me to try the restaurant. I won't be back, it was a try it and move on tourist experience, even tho' I have lived her for 21 years. We did have a wait to get in which made me think it would be worth it. But the $...
Read More On Citysearch SandiS 3/10/2003 - BEST BREAKFAST EVER!!!This was the best breakfast place! The pancakes were great and the fruit was soo good. I love this place.
Read More On Citysearch WolphGang 2/5/2003 - OVERRATEDSears has been recommended by various guidebooks for a number of years, but has grown a bit long in the tooth. It's worth a visit if you desire worn out carpeting and booths; uniformed waitresses who have worked there for more than 20 years; their 'famous' dollar-sized pancakes. However, I don't see any reason to go more than once for the diner experience... You can find better breakfasts at Do...
Read More On Citysearch chinobalam 12/28/2002 - A tourist trap in the making?
Yuck! Awful service, and plain, unappetizing dishes.
I'm a local (for 4 years now), so I just had to try this popular breakfast spot. The only thing that stopped me before was the huge tourist filled lines. With the long lines, I figured, "It's gotta be good, right?"
Wrong. I tried it twice. The last time I ordered their "World Famous French Toast." I asked for sliced banana on it a...
Read More On Citysearch a_guy_in_sf 9/29/2002 - The Essence of San FranciscoTry Sears for the pancakes. Even after consuming 18 dollar-sized cakes, I wanted more! The line out the door on Saturday morning tells you how popular this place is. The inside is done up in pinks, with cloth linens instead of paper. Waitstaff is friendly and efficient, and the counter has a group of regulars who are fun to listen to.
Read More On Citysearch Proofwell 9/11/2002 - Pretty good food...Overall we had a pleasant dining experience. There were plenty of choices including many variations of all the typical breakfast favorites... Service was prompt and friendly. Clientele consists mostly of tourists, but the occasional friendly local wanders in to chat. The atmosphere is somewhat disappointing, not at all a diner feel. The food was good and reasonably priced (but it is a cash on...
Read More On Citysearch amyhlin 7/7/2002
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