Sears Fine Food
About This Spot
Stepping into Sears Fine Food on Powell Street is like slipping gently into a well-loved chapter of San Francisco’s dining story. The wood-paneled walls and vintage touches wrap you in a comforting embrace, where time feels steady and conversation flows easily. There’s a quiet warmth here—an inviting blend of familiarity and quiet charm—that welcomes locals and visitors alike to slow down, savor, and connect.
The pace is unhurried, making it an ideal spot for everything from a thoughtful morning breakfast to a relaxed evening meal. Whether you’re settling in with a cappuccino and a stack of fluffy Swedish pancakes or sharing moments over a plate of crisp fried calamari and rich seafood linguine, the experience centers on genuine comfort and unpretentious enjoyment. The lighting and well-worn furnishings hint at decades of stories passed along tabletops, adding a layer of history to every visit.
Food here feels lovingly crafted without pretense. The menu invites exploration—offering coastal-inspired American fare alongside thoughtfully prepared Swedish touches—yet it’s the way these dishes come together that makes the meal memorable. Guests often find themselves drawn to the comforting heartiness of classic dishes like lobster risotto or the subtle nuance of homemade seafood linguine, with the occasional sweet surprise, like creamy white chocolate cheesecake, rounding out the experience.
More than just a place to eat, Sears Fine Food offers a slice of San Francisco’s character—a cozy, unassuming refuge where the service is friendly and familiar, and the atmosphere encourages you to linger a little longer. Here, the hum of past and present echoes gently, inviting you to become part of its ongoing story.
What’s Available Here
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Delivery
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Takeaway
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Dine-in
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Fast service
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Great coffee
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Great dessert
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Great tea selection
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Serves local specialty
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Breakfast
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Lunch
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Solo dining
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Wheelchair-accessible entrance
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Wheelchair-accessible seating
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Wheelchair-accessible toilet
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Wheelchair-accessible car park
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Alcohol
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Beer
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Cocktails
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Coffee
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Comfort food
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Happy-hour drinks
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Quick bite
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Spirits
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Wine
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Breakfast
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Brunch
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Lunch
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Catering
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Counter service
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Dessert
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Seating
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Table service
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Bar on site
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Toilet
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Casual
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Cosy
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Historic
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Family friendly
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Groups
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Tourists
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Accepts reservations
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Credit cards
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Debit cards
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NFC mobile payments
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Credit cards
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Good for kids
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High chairs
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Kids' menu
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Paid multi-storey car park
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Paid street parking
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Parking
Location & Hours
| Monday | 07:00 AM - 03:00 PM | |
| Tuesday | 07:00 AM - 03:00 PM | |
| Wednesday | 07:00 AM - 03:00 PM | |
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| Thursday | 07:00 AM - 05:30 PM | |
| Friday | 07:00 AM - 03:00 PM | |
| Saturday | 07:00 AM - 03:00 PM | |
| Sunday | 07:00 AM - 03:00 PM |
Matt Owen 26 Dec 2025
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.
Christian Hansen 11 Dec 2025
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.
Tiffany Flores 27 Nov 2025
The Swedish pancakes did not disappoint! Beet & Goat cheese salad DELICIOUS! Steak & Fries so good! Loved experiencing a piece of San Francisco history.
John Rodriguez 16 Nov 2025
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!
Ahmed Jaber 12 Nov 2025
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.
Mark h 08 Nov 2025
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.
Europa LLC 08 Oct 2025
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
Jacqui Milacic 18 Sep 2025
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!