Lori's Diner

(510) 984-3754

149 Powell St (Ellis Street)
San Francisco, CA 94102 37.7859 -122.408

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Neighborhoods: Northeast, Tenderloin

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Hours:

Sun-Thu 7am-10pm

Fri-Sat 7am-11pm

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Price:

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What People Are Saying About Lori's Diner

The Owner

Lori's Diner

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Take a walk back into the 1950's as you enter San Francisco's Lori's Diners. A San Francisco tradition, Lori's has locations throughout the Bay area serving classic American food. Omelets, pancakes, tuna melts, burgers and classic dinners like meatloaf, grilled chicken....and don't forget about the Lori's milkshake. Check out all the 1950's memorabilia....Elvis would be proud. Great for people of all ages.

The Editor

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Bay Area diner chain keeps the spirit of the 50s alive with rock-and-roll memorabilia and value-priced, all-American breakfasts, burgers and desserts.

4 Star Rating: Recommended

03/14/07

Fun atmosphere!

by baychick

Lori's is a fun, bustling restaurant with a kitchy-cool 50's diner theme. It's always crowded with lively Union Square shoppers. They have a great selection on the menu (your standard American fare - burgers, sandwiches, shakes, etc), and everything I've had has been good but not exceptional. Good sit-down places are hard to find in this busy section of downtown, and this is a great little restaurant to have a cheap and tasty mid-shopping meal. DEFINITELY much better than the Betty Boop diner a few doors down, which I would not recommend

  • Pros: fun vibe, fast service, good food, low pricing
  • Cons: your standard diner experience, food not as good as Mel's
2 Star Rating: Below Average

08/21/06

Large portions of tasteless fare

by senatorsmith

Standard diner items offered in an ambience of 50s Americana. Food is tasteless but the portions are large.

Staff is energetic and friendly. Chain has several California locations

  • Pros: Large portions; Americana ambience
  • Cons: Tasteless food; chain heterogeneity
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

08/19/05

#1 Lori's Diner

by elinar

Not all Lori's Diners are created equal: this one is the best! It has awesome breakfast, awesome burgers, and super-awesome shakes. The nostalgic 1950's style atmosphere is really fun, and the waiters and waitresses wear cute retro uniforms and are friendly and fast. And after your meal, you can play it up with all their retro pinball machines! A fun and delicious time had by all!

And when I say romantic under pros, I mean in a cute going-on-a-date-and-sharing-a-milkshake kind of way.

  • Pros: delicious, good price, friendly

The Details on Lori's Diner

The Extras:

Several vegetarian options are available, including three signature veggie sandwiches.

Category:

Restaurants

Payment Methods:

American Express, Visa, Discover, MasterCard, Travelers Check

Restaurant Special Features:

Breakfast, Family-Friendly Dining, Lunch Spot

General Info:

Open 7 Days

Cuisine:

Traditional American

Message from Lori's Diner

  • Good Old Fashioned Cooking
  • Brkfst/Lunch/Dinner ALL DAY
  • Great Burgers and Shakes

Take a walk back into the 1950's as you enter San Francisco's Lori's Diners.

A San Francisco tradition, Lori's has locations throughout the Bay area serving classic American food. Omelets, pancakes, tuna melts, burgers and classic dinners like meatloaf, grilled chicken....and don't forget about the Lori's milkshake. Check out all the 1950's memorabilia....Elvis would be proud. Great for people of all ages.

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