Chow Food Bar

American restaurant · Mission Dolores

Chow Food Bar

American restaurant · Mission Dolores

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215 Church St, San Francisco, CA 94114

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Cozy mini-chain cafe & bar cooks American staples using organic ingredients & offers a kids' menu.  

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215 Church St, San Francisco, CA 94114 Get directions

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215 Church St, San Francisco, CA 94114 Get directions

+1 415 552 2469

$$ · Menu

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Jul 11, 2025

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"Chow, a local chain of restaurants that — one by one — closed all of its locations in the past couple years, filed for bankruptcy on October 21, the San Francisco Business Times reports." - Eve Batey

Once a Popular Bay Area Restaurant Chain, Chow Has Filed for Bankruptcy - Eater SF
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"Brothers Garrett and Glenn Meyers opened Firewood Cafe in 1997 — the same year as also recently closed Chow on Church." - Caleb Pershan

22-Year-Old Firewood Cafe Closes Sunday in the Castro - Eater SF
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"Chow on Church, a beloved neighborhood restaurant that operated for 22 years, has closed its Church Street location but will continue to operate its Lafayette branch." - Caleb Pershan

New SF Neighborhood Restaurant Cook Shoppe Will Replace Closed Chow on Church - Eater SF
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"Friendly neighborhood dining favorite Chow has closed after 22 years at 215 Church Street. The cafe, popular for its all-day brunch and backyard patio near Market Street, was the original location in a small local chain founded by Tony Gulisano." - Caleb Pershan

Chow Closes on Church Street After 22 Years in San Francisco - Eater SF
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"Chow’s original Church Street restaurant in San Francisco, established in 1997, served as the inspiration for the Oakland location." - Caleb Pershan

Chow Oakland Is Closing on Piedmont Avenue - Eater SF
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Penny King

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Great service! As a person with allergies it’s important that I get exactly what I order. They did a great job! I had the spinach salad without walnuts or dressing, add almonds. I also had a bowl of minestrone. Everything about the salad was perfect. Fresh, crisp greens and crisp apples with just the right amount of feta. I didn’t give it five stars because although really good o would not call it outstanding or memorable.

Chelsea Robertson

Google
Yummmm this place has great options for lunch. I loved the tuna melt and my friend had an incredible lamb burger. Good beer selection, nice and friendly staff, great coffee. It wasnt too crowded when we arrived for lunch during the week, great atmosphere. We will definitely be back to try another few dishes.

Wendy Hu

Google
Got seated in the back - the decor was really nice. I got the chicken sausage scramble and it was delicious! Everything on their menu looks super tasty.

Cara Edelstein

Google
The Asian chicken salad and the ginger cake were excellent!! We loved sitting by the tree in the back patio area. Cool wooden bar. Fun crowd of people.

Michael Cheung

Google
TLDR: The place is fine, but I do not think the food matches the price. There is nothing here that stands out above other brunch/lunch places. I pass by this place on a regular basis and I finally decided to try this place out. Upon entering, you are presented with a very lively atmosphere. There are some tables in the front and they line the right side of the space. On the left is a bar table with seating. A host came us to me and had me seated on a the bar. Not too long after, my order was taken. I ordered a coffee and the California. I received my food in roughly 5 minutes and it was not what I expected. There was roughly a quarter of an avocado on top of a small salad with two poached eggs and some toast. This was a lot less than I was expecting and costed $15. I am not usually a cheap eater but I usually expect either the quality of the food or amount to match the price. Neither was present in this dish. Maybe their other dishes are worth it, just not this one. Overall, the service here is wonderful. The workers are fast and friendly. In comparison, the food is just not on par.

Tammy Liu

Google
The hollandaise sauce tasted perfect with the soft potatoes and lightly smoked salmon. Definitely one of my best brunch meals in the city! If you go, try to get a table in the small outdoor-ish area in the back. The decor was very nice and so were the servers.

Chris J

Google
Excellent food, fabulous staff and service, a fun and positive atmosphere. Back patio on a good weather day is the only way to go. Great for brunch on weekends.

Jory Sandusky

Google
Consistently great food and service. Low key and local vibe. A menu filled with American favorites with a few innovative twists. Love this place!