Hilda and Jesse's
6 people recommendvia r/AskSF, r/sanfrancisco7 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Many diners recommend Hilda and Jesse's, and several praise the pancakes. One diner says the place feels more upscale than a casual diner, and another found the brown butter chicken tasty but too rich. A diner who has eaten there before calls the food really good but finds the steak and eggs pricey.
Address
Hilda and Jesse, 701 Union St, San Francisco, CA 94133
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Pancakes
- Best for
- Brunch
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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/johnwatersfan in r/AskSF · Jan 2026taste
Says the pancakes are excellent, though the place feels more upscale than a casual diner.
- Recommendsu/i_Karlie in r/AskSF · Nov 2025
Answers the brunch request by calling this place fantastic and highly recommended, and describing its tasting-menu options.
- Recommendsu/Conceptizual in r/sanfrancisco · Dec 2023taste
Visited twice; recommends the pancakes, and says the buttery brown butter chicken tasted good but was too rich.
- Recommendsu/vtjustinb in r/AskSF · Jan 2026taste
Says many SF places do good pancakes, but this one's are special.
- Mixedu/ohsheszoomingdude in r/sanfrancisco · Dec 2023price
Has eaten there before and found the food really good, but questions the steak and eggs pricing.
- Recommendsu/sammydavis_Sr in r/AskSF · Apr 2025
Agrees with the Hilda and Jesse suggestion.
- Recommendsu/clue_liss in r/sanfrancisco · Dec 2023taste
Calls it excellent and recommends ordering the pancakes and avocado toast.
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Details last checked 13 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.