I spent most of my time in the city centre hence most of the time I ate around Union Square. These are the place that I like around Union Square. Since it’s within a tourist area, food is slightly more expensive.
Ted’s Steakhouse
Ted’s Steakhouse is my favourite. It’s affordable and tasty. Almost everyday, I have breakfast here. Their breakfast set is quite nice. My personal favourite would be their french toast with maple syrup.
Ted’s steaks comes with a thick but tender piece of beef steak served with delicious gravy. It is complimented by a cheese baked potato. Condiments are optional. I love it with vinegar!
Address
120 Powell St
San Francisco, California 94102
Tel: (415) 982-1718
Website: http://www.tadssteaks-sf.com
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Sears Fine Food
Many says Sears Fine Food is a tourist trap. Indeed the place is packed with people on a normal day but the food and ambience is well worth it. The place has been around since 1938.
Sears is well known for its dollar sized Swedish pancakes. It’s perfectly moisted and airy. It comes with warm maple syrup and whipped butter. Alternatively, you can have bacon strip or sausage.
Meat loaf
Their blue plate special is good as well. Everyday they would have a different dish. I had their meat loaf and it was awesome! However, roast breast of turkey was mediocre.
Address
439 Powell Street, San Francisco, CA 94102-1503
Tel: (415) 986-1160
Website: http://www.searsfinefood.com
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Boudin
Boudin is a chain of bakery and cafes around San Francisco. They’re well known for its sourdough French bread. The word sourdough intrigued me as I am a big fan of sourish stuff.
I’ve never tried sourdough before hence I ordered the sourdough sandwiches. I thought the bread would be very sour but it was merely a tinge of sourness.
It was so huge that I had the same bread for breakfast and lunch!
Boudin’s website: http://www.boudinbakery.com/
Cheesecake Factory
If you have a sweet tooth, do head down to Cheesecake Factory at Macy’s. They have numerous cheesecakes to choose from. I had the strawberry cheescake and I must say it was damn good!
Getting a spot to sit is quite difficult. Hence, you may consider packing it back home.
Address
251 Geary Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
Tel: (415) 391-4444
Website: http://www.thecheesecakefactory.com
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Lori’s Diner
Lori’s Diner is one of those nostalgic themed restaurants. This one would be the fabulous 50s theme.
The milkshake here is awesome. So awesome that it come with free refill!
My Spanish and Macau friends and I had dinner here.
This is Cheres from Macau. She was here to attend the conference as well. It’s rare to see young people in this conference hence we clicked quite well.
Their French Toast is highly recommended. Don’t miss thiss!
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Address
161 Powell Street, San Francisco, CA 94102-2203
Tel: (415) 362-8001
Website: http://www.lorisdiner.com