Plow, Potrero
24 people recommend, 8 warn against itvia r/AskSF, r/sanfrancisco30 comments cited below
The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 13 threads.
What people say, in short
Many people recommend Plow for brunch, and a few praise its lemon ricotta pancakes and a few mention the biscuits. Several single out the potatoes. Many commenters warn about long waits, and a few suggest arriving early or going on a weekday. A couple of commenters call the space tiny, and a few say the food did not justify the wait.
Address
Plow, 1299 18th St, San Francisco, CA 94107
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Lemon ricotta pancakes, Biscuits, Potatoes
- Best for
- Brunch
- Opinions divided
- Yes
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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/41FiveStar in r/AskSF · Jan 2026taste
Calls Plow's lemon ricotta pancakes excellent and cautions that weekend waits can run long.
- Recommendsu/AutomaticGuest143 in r/sanfrancisco · Apr 2026
Surprised nobody named Plow yet and suggests ordering it with a side biscuit.
- Caveatu/BobBulldogBriscoe in r/sanfrancisco · Apr 2026wait time
Felt the wait wasn't justified, and only the potatoes impressed their group.
- Recommendsu/secretariats in r/AskSF · Jul 2026wait time
Recommends Plow for brunch and suggests a Friday visit to dodge long weekend waits.
- Recommendsu/alandizzle in r/AskSF · Jul 2026wait time
Suggests Plow for brunch for anyone willing to tolerate the wait, noting many people join its waitlist.
- Recommendsu/PicklesChen in r/AskSF · Feb 2026
Suggests Plow in Potrero as a brunch option.
- Recommendsu/Wonderful-Guava-432 in r/AskSF · Mar 2026taste
Praises the biscuit and pancakes, and warns to expect a wait.
- Recommendsu/AverageHoebag in r/AskSF · Jan 2026taste
Says Plow's potatoes and condiments are also excellent.
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- Recommendsu/Prior-Accountant-694 in r/AskSF · Jan 2026taste
Says Plow makes the best pancakes they know of, aside from their own.
- Recommendsu/kehbleh in r/AskSF · Jan 2026taste
Calls Plow phenomenal, praises its biscuits, sausage and potatoes, and suggests ordering a bit of everything.
- Recommendsu/FogSoup in r/AskSF · Jul 2026wait time
Praises Plow and says arriving early to queue beats waiting out the seated tables.
- Caveatu/CaliPenelope1968 in r/AskSF · Dec 2023wait time
Wants to try it on a weekend but won't put up with the wait.
- Recommendsu/sm0ky1999 in r/AskSF · Jul 2026
Recommends Plow as the choice for a traditional brunch.
- Mixedu/muerteman in r/AskSF · Feb 2026wait time
Only worth it for those arriving very early to catch the first seatings; otherwise the queue is punishing.
- Recommendsu/CoolAd745 in r/AskSF · Dec 2023
Lists this place among several brunch answers, with no further detail.
- Caveatu/Any_Print5621 in r/AskSF · Mar 2026wait time
Warns it is tiny with a long wait.
- Recommendsu/Rush101214 in r/sanfrancisco · Apr 2026taste
Calls Plow a favorite breakfast spot with top tier potatoes and says they love its green salsa.
- Mixedu/415erOnReddit in r/AskSF · Feb 2026wait time
Says lines are really bad and food is just ok.
- Recommendsu/paulhaahr in r/sanfrancisco · Apr 2026
Agrees with others' picks and says Plow is good.
- Mixedu/maladroitalpaca363 in r/AskSF · Mar 2026wait time
Agrees on tiny space and long wait but loves the lemon ricotta pancakes.
- Caveatu/yosemitesamca in r/AskSF · Feb 2026wait time
Advises travelers arriving that morning to skip Plow because its queue would take too long.
- Caveatu/thelmaandpuhleeze in r/AskSF · Apr 2025service
Says Plow's seating and food feel rushed and its pancakes can be undercooked inside, so some lines are not worth it.
- Recommendsu/wuthering_height in r/AskSF · Aug 2026
Recommends Plow for brunch, suggesting coffee nearby beforehand, and says they miss its brunch.
- Recommendsu/Altruistic_Offer9381 in r/AskSF · Jul 2026
Calls Plow a classic when asked for brunch suggestions.
- Mixedu/ColdPorridge in r/AskSF · Feb 2026wait time
Calls the food delicious but the lines pretty rough.
- Recommendsu/generallycomfortable in r/AskSF · Feb 2026
Recommends Plow for breakfast or brunch, calling it the best in town in their opinion.
- Recommendsu/odd_introvert2012 in r/AskSF · May 2025
Replies with Plow alone as a brunch suggestion.
- Recommendsu/aprilzilla in r/AskSF · Jan 2024taste
Recommends Plow, saying its crusty bread seared on both sides gives a very soft, creamy center.
- Caveatu/_CLE_ in r/AskSF · Mar 2026service
Warns of a poor visit.
- Mixedu/l_l_ll_lll_lllll in r/AskSF · May 2025wait time
Says it sits not far from the area, though waits are likely at peak brunch times.
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