Sears Fine Food
Pancake, seafood, pasta, fish and chips, burger, salad · San Francisco
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About Sears Fine Food
At Sears Fine Food, we're a local institution serving up classic comfort food with a twist. Our Swedish pancakes are a staple, and for good reason – they're fluffy, flavorful, and made to order just right. But it's not all about the sweet treats; our menu also features fresh seafood, hearty pasta di...
At Sears Fine Food, we're a local institution serving up classic comfort food with a twist. Our Swedish pancakes are a staple, and for good reason – they're fluffy, flavorful, and made to order just right. But it's not all about the sweet treats; our menu also features fresh seafood, hearty pasta dishes, and juicy burgers that satisfy any appetite. Amidst our nostalgic surroundings, you'll feel like you've stepped back in time. Our friendly staff will treat you like family, making sure every visit feels like a warm hug. Come taste the difference for yourself at 439 Powell St in San Francisco's heart.
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Sears Fine Food is a San Francisco institution known for its old-school atmosphere, friendly staff, and delicious breakfast. Customers rave about the pancakes and generous portions. Expect a wait, but many find it worthwhile.
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Sears Fine Food is a true San Francisco classic! you can really feel the history and charm the moment you walk in. I had the spinach omelet with extra mushrooms and an orange juice, everything was amazing. The omelet was perfectly cooked, fresh, and flavorful. Service was fast, friendly, and efficient. Love this historic spot - definitely a must-visit when you’re in SF!
Can't fault this at all. In a city and country where food prices seem to be soaring, this spot is still offering reasonably priced and perfectly prepared breakfasts. Ambience is classic, service was polite, prompt and professional, and the smoked salmon benedict perfectly prepared. With a tomato juice to accompany it...and excellent start to the day. Thank you Sears Fine Food!
We enjoyed our nostalgic breakfast experience here (open since 1939)! Great mocha coffee with whipped cream, great fruit bowl, great fresh eggs, great hash browns (a little mushy in the middle), great bacon and great sausage. One of the best breakfasts we've had. Also, great service and music of the era too!
Visited Sears earlier this week for a birthday breakfast. Fist time we have been at Sears since 2013, and it is still delicious! We are only in town here every so often, so to have a solid place like Sears with such longevity means a lot. The place was packed, and we had a small 10 minute wait, but as always, well worth it. The swedish pancakes are bomb! Be sure to get the lingonberries to compliment. My go to is usually the corned beef and poached eggs. So tasty and savory. Pair all of this with some fresh hot coffee and a fruit bowl, and we had a wonderful breakfast. Although it was busy, the wait staff was on point. Everything was served timely and with a friendly attitude. We love Sears! It will always be a place that we visit when in town. Definitely check Sears out! We highly recommend!
This place has been around for a long time, and it shows in the best way, with authentically old pieces all over the interior. The food is excellent if a little pricey (but what isn't pricey in this city?) and the service is fast and friendly.
Sears Fine Food has been serving San Francisco since 1938, an absolute institution just off Union Square. The 18 famous pancakes, light, fluffy, absolute heaven in every bite. The eggs Benedict with smoked salmon, perfectly poached, silky salmon, hollandaise with just the right tang. And that thick-cut bacon, crispy on the outside, meaty and rich inside, proper bacon! Everything executed spot-on. A classic San Francisco gem still at its finest. Absolutely amazing.
Firstly visited in 2014 and enjoyed great breakfast with the family. In 2025, returned to buy their pancakes mix, which is winning and delicious, for home cooking. Thanks for keeping up and sustaining such a nice historic place for several decades.
If you have time, check out this place! amazing breakfast, calm atmosphere, and exquisite service. Generous portions, great quality, and a warm, welcoming vibe just steps from Union Square.
Wow, we had some of the best food of our lives here. The NY strip, lobster ravioli and the Lee's egg's Benedict the next morning for breakfast. We stayed at the chancellor hotel which is literally next door. I must for the food and old world atmosphere if you're making a stop in San Francisco
The Swedish pancakes did not disappoint! Beet & Goat cheese salad DELICIOUS! Steak & Fries so good! Loved experiencing a piece of San Francisco history.
Simply delightful. Staff were wonderful and service was quick. The pancakes were fantastic, not overbearing with sweetness and the syrup paired perfectly with them. The eggs and hashbrowns hit the spot as well. All in all, it was a fantastic experience.
We had a lovely dinner here. The place is super cute with a really authentic vibe. The staff were all very friendly and helpful. And the food was amazing! We had the lobster ravioli and the seafood linguine. If you are hungrier go for the linguini because the serving is definitely larger. The bill came to $55 with no extras or drinks. Pretty good value for some excellent seafood pasta in a great place!
Sears Fine Food, near Union Square, offers a solid selection of classic American dishes for both lunch and dinner at reasonable prices. The food is decent, and the friendly staffs provide excellent service. A good option if you're unsure where to eat.
Been here a few times now. No wait The food and service has been consistently good. I had the famous silver dollar pancakes and French Toast. Good portions lots of little details like whipped butter fruit. I really liked the French toast. I also had a cappuccino. Lovely servers and a warm atmosphere. Highly recommend.
Got lucky as there was no queue for dinner on the day my friends and I decided to try this restaurant (we saw a very long queue the day before). The decoration was interesting, the staff were friendly and attentive with fast service. We really love the crab cake😍 I also like the lobster risotto.
We happened to be walking down the street and saw the old fashioned sign so we stopped in to grab a menu and ended up going back for dinner. This place has been open since 1938! Great decor and the food was SO GOOD. I got the seafood linguine and hubs got the lobster risotto. For dessert had the chocolate mousse cake and the bread pudding. The portions are generous. We both ended up eating our leftovers that night as a late night snack. Highly recommend.
Great place to eat! I would eat there at any time! The service was outstanding, always checking in keeping us up to date. We got there at 11 AM and we got right in, and were seated. It is right around the corner from the Hyatt hotel and anyone in the hotel can help you locate it. It's about a 4 minute walk. The restaurant gives the feeling of stepping back in time to old school San Francisco. The food was generously portioned. My wife got a veggie omelet and was impressed with the amount of veggies actually included in each bite.
Dropped by for an early lunch around 11am. Had the New York steak and eggs (breakfast menu until 2pm). Delicious. Service was efficient and friendly. Atmosphere was like the old days of San Francisco. I recommend if you are in the Union Square area.
Love this place, it's old school San Francisco. Great breakfast, attentive staff and really cool place! I have been on a couple occasions over past couple years. I even ubered there from my cruise …
We go to Sears for breakfast when staying in SF Union Square area. Not disappointed. The portions are generous, the coffee is good, and the staff is warm and friendly. We love the Vegetable Omelett…
We go to Sears for breakfast when staying in SF Union Square area. Not disappointed. The portions are generous, the coffee is good, and the staff is warm and friendly. We love the Vegetable Omelett…
San Francisco staple. Always good for breakfast and lunch. Pancakes are amazing. Good service and price point. Old school with a grandmas closet kind of smell. I'll be back again. Sorry grandma.
Great breakfast here , i ordered a veggie omelette and delicious to taste , all the staff were polite and kind . It's rather upscale but food and drinks were top knotch .
I made a recent trip to Sears which is right on Powell St with an old timey vibe inside. The food is fantastic. Steak and Eggs is a good value. And so is Al's Special which comes with house-made hash…
I made a recent trip to Sears which is right on Powell St with an old timey vibe inside. The food is fantastic. steak and Eggs is a good value. And so is Al's Special which comes with house-made …
Amazing breakfast, old SF vibe, vintage restaurant decor. Fresh quality food, wonderful food and service. Our go to for breakfast
Amazing breakfast, old SF vibe, vintage restaurant decor. Fresh quality food, wonderful food and service. Our go to for breakfast
Amazing breakfast, old SF vibe, vintage restaurant decor. Fresh quality food, wonderful food and service. Our go to for breakfast
Amazing breakfast, old SF vibe, vintage restaurant decor. Fresh quality food, wonderful food and service. Our go to for breakfast
Hadn't been here in over 30 years and never forgot how good the pancakes were so had to go back when in area. They are known for the pancakes but ordering anything here is good and love the hist…
Fantastic experience through and through. The food was great even with a limited menu. staff was incredibly friendly and the mood was perfect. Glad to support.
We were going to shop at Willams and Sonoma’s at Union Square in San Francisco, but needed to eat breakfast beforehand. So we settled on Sear’s Fine Food. As soon as we walked you could tell you …
We loved this place so much, we ate breakfast there 3 days in a row. The atmosphere is authentically old-school. The service was very friendly and efficient and the food was delicious! We tried the…
We loved this place so much, we ate breakfast there 3 days in a row. The atmosphere is authentically old-school. The service was very friendly and efficient and the food was delicious! We tried the…
No nonsense restaurant with traditional good home cooked food. Very good burger and pure crispy fries . Homemade crème brûlée very tasteful . Quiet ambiance with jazzy music . Good value
Great breakfast spot! We walked here from the Financial District after watching a YouTuber eat here... and it did not disappoint. Nice morning walk, the atmosphere is on point and the breakfast …
Sears Fine Foods is an old traditional eating establishment in SF. We had the grilled salmon with potatoes, green beans, and potatoes along with a beet goat cheese salad. It was delicious and per…
the experience was great, the service was awesome and kind, the food like the burgers and the breakfast with salmon had a great quality and taste, it very clean too.
This spot is a San Francisco institution, like Tadich Grill. Whenever we're in the city, we stop by to get two bags of the Swedish pancake mix for $22. My wife makes the best mini pancakes usin…
A classic spot near Union Square and a cable car stop. Delicious food, great old timey decor. Service was excellent. Often a wait for a table, but worth it. Not expensive for down town San Francisc…
Long waiting lines, but worth the wait. Food and service were great. Would highly recommend it before going out to see the sights n the city.
Cozy and old timey place. Lots of good food options for reasonable prices. Went with the fish and chips, fisherman's platter, and I'm really happy with my choice. Got a bunch of calamari and some deep fried shrimps which were both delicious. The fish itself was also really good, not too heavy and not too light, crispy, flavorful and not dry. The chips is probably the weak point, a bit plain and boring. The coleslaw also didn't really add much but to have a bit of green on the plate. Lots of good beers on tap as well, thoroughly enjoyed that.
Came here as part of a big group dinner and we were all served very quickly and on time. Good: - The salmon dish was incredible! So much flavor and it was really flakey and tender. - The bread was tasty with the butter - I liked the cream of asparagus soup, creamy and simple - The creme brulee was amazing! Super tasty, not too sweet and it came with fruit. - The waiters were super friendly Bad: - Fairly expensive for the 3 courses we got - Place is pretty stuffy downstairs where we were seated Overall this was a great place for a large group dinner, a little narrow so it was hard to talk to someone if they were on the other side of the room though.
We ordered the sausage and eggs and the all meat omelet. Food was delicious, that sausage patty had so much flavor! Good portions, friendly service, great vibes. Cool place to go to.
I got to have breakfast at one of the oldest American diners in SF, and it didn't disappoint. We ordered the corned beef hash, Denver omelette, and French toast/pancakes. It had been a while since …
I got to have breakfast at one of the oldest American diners in SF, and it didn't disappoint. We ordered the corned beef hash, denver omelette, and french toast/pancakes. It had been a while …
I got to have breakfast at one of the oldest American diners in SF, and it didn't disappoint. We ordered the corned beef hash, Denver omelette, and French toast/pancakes. It had been a while since …
It was my second time to try this breakfast restaurant. It was a few years ago I ate here. Restaurant looks the same nothing changed. They are famous for their Swedish silver dollar pancakes. It …
It was my second time to try this breakfast restaurant. It was a few years ago I ate here. Restaurant looks the same nothing changed. They are famous for their Swedish silver dollar pancakes. It wa…
Food:****\nService:****\nAmbiance:****\nFirst timer. Place is cool with lots of nostalgia. Very clean. \n\nServers were quick to get us seated. After Lunch crowd so not too many people. Took our orde…
food:****\nService:****\nAmbiance:****\nFirst timer. Place is cool with lots of nostalgia. Very clean. \n\nServers were quick to get us seated. After Lunch crowd so not too many people. Took our or…
Food:****\nService:****\nAmbiance:****\nFirst timer. Place is cool with lots of nostalgia. Very clean. \n\nServers were quick to get us seated. After Lunch crowd so not too many people. Took our or…
A classic diner with plenty of history and the perfect spot for comfort food. We stopped in for breakfast during our San Francisco trip and enjoyed it so much that we came back again fr dinner. The…
Not what is used to be. service incredibly SLOW. Food just so so for the 30 minute wait. Only 3 waitstaff for the entire place \nWill not go back
This is our standard, dependable lunch place whenever we attend plays at SF Playhouse or nearby. Convenient walk from Powell BART, clean, safe locality next to Union Square, no unsavoury characters…
Good food and excellent service. So sad that they are still charging extra for frivolous extra charges. What the heck is SF Health Mandate? Service fee? It's expensive already and to and more charg…
Cool place, interesting decor, good food, full bar. My fish & chips were perfect and my companion enjoyed her skewered shrimp. Friendly servers and located just off Union Square. Has been there a …
We went to Sears based on the Trip Advisor reviews and we weren't disappointed! The traditional, old school style is charming and the waiting staff were lovely and friendly! We had the Cioppino (tr…
The restaurant is gorgeous with a lot of unique details. The service was also good. I found that everything fried had an odd taste to it, like it was fried in old oil but I could be wrong and its some sortof flavoring they add to everything. The food was so so.
Of course I had to order their world famous 18 Swedish Pancakes which I don't regret ordering and I did enjoy eating it but definitely overrated - good but not amazing. The pancakes were small thin rounds so even though it was 18 pcs, it was doable to finish. Hubby's Bay Shrimp Omelet was better tasting AND there were a generous amount of bay shrimps. Being not only located in the city but in the Union Square area, it was as expected pricier than usual so this is not one of those good value breakfast/brunch areas. Overall, happy to have tried but no need to repeat.
I came recently with aunt, the swedish pancakes had been on her foodie list for sometime. I knew going into the dining experience it was going to be light pickings on the menu for my diet (gluten…
Had blueberry pancakes and scrambled eggs. Eggs were good. Blueberry pancakes pretty generic. Not worth. $30 but is right near Union Square. Server was nice but didn’t stop by to refill water or chec…
Had blueberry pancakes and scrambled eggs. Eggs were good. blueberry pancakes pretty generic. Not worth. $30 but is right near Union Square. Server was nice but didn’t stop by to refill water…
Had blueberry pancakes and scrambled eggs. Eggs were good. Blueberry pancakes pretty generic. Not worth. $30 but is right near Union Square. server was nice but didn’t stop by to refill water or ch…
Had blueberry pancakes and scrambled eggs. Eggs were good. Blueberry pancakes pretty generic. Not worth. $30 but is right near Union Square. Server was nice but didn’t stop by to refill water or …
Cheap food spot - usually great place, but some workers need retraining on what is important in critical moments!\n\nI was sitting there enjoying some coffee and eating my food, it was hot and stea…
cheap food spot - usually great place, but some workers need retraining on what is important in critical moments!\n\nI was sitting there enjoying some coffee and eating my food, it was hot and stea…
When I went to visit this restaurant for stock, my husband and I in the corner of the restaurant right by the stairs, it smelled like mildew and was clean with a dirty mop not to mention breakfast …
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