Plow, Potrero Hill
38 people recommend, 11 warn against itvia r/AskSF, r/sanfrancisco30 comments cited below
The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 24 threads.
What people say, in short
Plow is a breakfast and brunch spot where several diners praise the lemon ricotta pancakes, and several also single out the potatoes. Most visitors recommend it, but many warn about long lines, especially on weekends, and a few say the wait isn't worth it. A couple of diners describe the space as tiny, one feels the pancakes are overrated, and another says the lemon is too strong. Several suggest arriving early or joining the waitlist.
Address
Plow, 1299 18th St, San Francisco, CA 94107
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Lemon ricotta pancakes
- Best for
- Breakfast
- Opinions divided
- Yes
Nearby on this map
Other places on this map closest to Plow, Potrero Hill, as the crow flies.
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/41FiveStar in r/AskSF · Jan 2026taste
Praises the lemon ricotta pancakes and warns that weekend waits can run long.
- Recommendsu/BubbleAlleyGang in r/AskSF · Apr 2026
Names Plow as the answer, with no further detail.
- Caveatu/BobBulldogBriscoe in r/sanfrancisco · Apr 2026wait time
Says the wait wasn't worth it; only the potatoes stood out to their group.
- Recommendsu/secretariats in r/AskSF · Jul 2026wait time
Recommended for brunch, with a suggestion to go on a Friday to avoid weekend queues.
- Recommendsu/alandizzle in r/AskSF · Jul 2026wait time
Says brunch here is worth bracing for the wait, with a waitlist tip.
- Recommendsu/RedditFact-Checker in r/AskSF · Oct 2025taste
Calls it the best breakfast in town, though it is pricey with long lines.
- Mixedu/rushmann90 in r/AskSF · May 2025taste
Praises Plow's lemon ricotta pancakes and chicken and waffles, but says the line is too long.
- Recommendsu/PicklesChen in r/AskSF · Feb 2026
Suggests Plow in Potrero for brunch.
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- Recommendsu/Left-Key-7399 in r/sanfrancisco · Dec 2024
Suggests Plow as a nearby option for the date.
- Recommendsu/Wonderful-Guava-432 in r/AskSF · Mar 2026taste
Praises the biscuits and pancakes, and warns that the wait can run long.
- Recommendsu/AverageHoebag in r/AskSF · Jan 2026taste
A commenter also praises the potatoes and the spicy sauce, calling both excellent.
- Recommendsu/Prior-Accountant-694 in r/AskSF · Jan 2026taste
Says Plow has the best pancakes.
- Recommendsu/kehbleh in r/AskSF · Jan 2026taste
Calls Plow phenomenal with great execution throughout; highlights the biscuit, sausage and potatoes.
- Recommendsu/FogSoup in r/AskSF · Jul 2026wait time
Says they arrive about fifteen minutes early and find that easier than long seated waits.
- Caveatu/CaliPenelope1968 in r/AskSF · Dec 2023wait time
Wants to visit on weekends but says they won't wait that long for a table.
- Recommendsu/sm0ky1999 in r/AskSF · Jul 2026
Named as the traditional brunch choice.
- Recommendsu/Nononoblaster in r/AskSF · Apr 2026
Agrees with the Plow suggestion.
- Caveatu/muerteman in r/AskSF · Feb 2026wait time
Says it only works for someone arriving very early for the first seating; otherwise the queue is brutal.
- Mixedu/YakVast2749 in r/AskSF · May 2025taste
Calls Plow good overall but its pancakes overrated; praises the service and atmosphere.
- Recommendsu/CoolAd745 in r/AskSF · Dec 2023
Lists this among brunch suggestions in reply to the thread question.
- Caveatu/Any_Print5621 in r/AskSF · Mar 2026wait time
Warns against Plow: tiny space, long waits, mediocre staff.
- Mixedu/Powerful-Display5837 in r/AskSF · Apr 2026wait time
Says Plow is fairly good, but peak-hour waits aren't worth it in their view.
- Recommendsu/Rush101214 in r/sanfrancisco · Apr 2026taste
Calls it a favorite breakfast spot and praises its green salsa.
- Mixedu/415erOnReddit in r/AskSF · Feb 2026wait time
Lines are really bad and the food is just okay.
- Recommendsu/paulhaahr in r/sanfrancisco · Apr 2026
Agrees with others that this place is good.
- Caveatu/cr0nut in r/AskSF · Jan 2026taste
Didn't enjoy the pancakes; the lemon was much stronger than expected, too much with bacon and eggs.
- Recommendsu/One-Bug-7675 in r/AskSF · Oct 2025
Names Plow as the breakfast pick.
- Caveatu/thelmaandpuhleeze in r/AskSF · Apr 2025service
Says Plow's lines aren't worth it, citing rushed seating and food and sometimes undercooked pancakes.
- Recommendsu/Massive_Ad_8580 in r/AskSF · Jul 2024
Names Plow when asked for favorite breakfast sandwich spots.
- Recommendsu/aprilzilla in r/AskSF · Jan 2024taste
Recommends Plow's French toast, praising the crusty bread, seared sides and fluffy center.
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