Plow
New American restaurant · Potrero Hill
1299 18th St, San Francisco, CA 94107
Highlights
Farm-to-table comfort food, famous for lemon ricotta pancakes
Farm-to-table comfort food, famous for lemon ricotta pancakes
"The casual Potrero Hill spot with diner-style charm is breakfast royalty, and everybody knows it. Which is why there will be a line to get a seat inside the well-lit space. Do you know how crowded Warriors games are when LeBron is in town? Getting a table at Plow is like that. Everyone is here for the french toast, fried egg sandwiches, and scrambles with sides of bacon and crispy potatoes. But one of the best things you can get here is the lemon ricotta pancakes." - julia chen 1, lani conway, ricky rodriguez, patrick wong
"The headliner at Plow is the lemon ricotta pancakes, and rightfully so. Still, their double fried egg sandwich shouldn’t be cast aside. The yolk slowly drips out in a way that borders on seductive, and the whole thing is topped off with frisee and sharp cheddar. Adding bacon will be a decision you’ll look back fondly on in the year to come." - patrick wong, julia chen 1
"If you’re someone who gets all hot and bothered at the words “maple syrup” or “housemade biscuits,” make your first meal of the day count by heading to Plow in Potrero Hill. Spending a couple of daytime hours at this American breakfast spot is a rite of passage, like staring out at the Golden Gate Bridge or getting a calf cramp while walking up the Fillmore steps. Coffee refills are on deck, the open kitchen is a constant sizzle-fest of bacon and housemade sausage, and lemon ricotta pancakes are the centerpiece of every table. Unless you get here right when they open at 7am, you’ll have to wait in line. Do it—the morning staples are worth the hassle." - julia chen 1, lani conway, ricky rodriguez
"If you’re not at Plow when they open (7am on weekdays and 8am on weekends), you’ll be waiting in line for a while. But this is one of the best breakfasts in town, so the wait is worth it. The menu at this Potrero Hill spot is all about breakfast classics, so think of things that come with sides of maple syrup, bacon, and potatoes. Go for the Plow Plate, which includes two eggs, their amazing lemon ricotta pancakes, breakfast potatoes, and a required nap afterward." - julia chen 1, ricky rodriguez, lani conway, patrick wong
"Even if you’ve never been to Plow, you’ve heard of their lemon ricotta pancakes. The griddled masterpieces are practically synonymous with the casual Potrero Hill spot—so much so that every morning, eager carbohydrate-loving folks start lining up outside of the door at 7am just to get their hands on them. But the perpetual line is warranted: Plow is home to some of the best breakfast in SF. The menu has a few smaller plates, like granola and yogurt or chia seed pudding, but we’re guessing you didn’t wait in line on a Sunday with approximately 8,000 other people just for yogurt. Go with the heartier, bigger entrées. The lemon ricotta pancakes, in all their golden-brown glory, should obviously be on the table. But everything else, from the buttermilk biscuits to the french toast topped with poached pears and a scoop of mascarpone cream, is equally worth your time. When in doubt, opt for The Plow. It’s a personal sampler platter of eggs, pancakes, bacon or sausage, and crispy potatoes worth pulling an all-nighter for. Plow is located on a quiet corner in Potrero Hill and has neighborhood diner charm. The space is small and cozy, and tables are packed in so tight you might end up swapping running shoe recs with the people sitting next to you by the end of breakfast. And your coffee mug will always stay full, whether you’re at the bar overlooking the kitchen or sharing prosciutto toast with a friend next to the large windows. Plow is a place you’ll want to hang out at on a weekly basis. But you might want to bring a camping chair and a book for the wait—or just set your alarm for 6:30am. Food Rundown Lemon Ricotta Pancakes Fluffy, soft, and not too sweet, these lemon ricotta pancakes are the beloved darling of Plow. Drench them in maple syrup and have at it. You can also conveniently order a pancake or two on the side. photo credit: Infatuation The Plow Every square inch of this plate is covered with eggs, lemon ricotta pancakes, your choice of protein, and flat-out gorgeous potatoes. It’s hearty, and ideal as a post-night-out revival meal. But, really, any occasion will do. photo credit: Infatuation Custard French Toast This french toast is dusted in a snowfall of powdered sugar and topped with poached pears and a scoop of mascarpone cream. It's not exactly a light breakfast (nothing at Plow really is), but know that it’s absolutely delicious. Fried Egg Sandwich There are more exciting things to order here, but if you’re really in the mood for a sandwich, this does the trick. The Acme bun soaks up the runny egg yolk as much as it can, but eating this can still get messy. Definitely add bacon. Buttermilk Biscuit If you don’t order this, you’ll probably spend the entire meal sneaking jealous looks at those who made the smart decision to get the warm, dense, golden-brown biscuit on the table. It comes with a hunk of sweet honey butter that you’ll want to spread on everything. photo credit: Infatuation" - Julia Chen
