Walking distance from the Philippine general consulate this was convenient for me with my family to have lunch before coming back to the consulate office. Located in Sutter Street in San Francisco. This has been serving the people of San Francisco for a long time. When you enter the premises, you are welcomed with a 50s memorabilia as part of their diner decoration there's jukebox and a Cadillac inside. There are sufficient tables to accommodate all five of us, got ourselves a booth near the kitchen. Just like a typical diner, they serve American style of breakfast, lunch and dinner. We ordered burgers sandwiches and salad for lunch.

Wow, I am honestly shocked to see such poor reviews on here. My experience was great! We were in the area grabbing a bite to eat before a show at a local theater and Lori's was right up the street from the theater location. The diner was clean and super cool! They have a never-driven Edsel that is permanently installed in the space and a lot of cool old posters and paraphernalia from the 50's diner era. The bathrooms were clean, monitored, and well-kept and the food was great! I ordered a patty melt done medium and it was cooked to perfection. My sons got a club sandwich and a BLT, and they were equally as well cooked. I would have to say that their french fries were some of the best that I have ever had! Usually, when I eat out and french fries are included they are mediocre and underwhelming. Not worth the calories.. lol. But not this time! These were excellent. We also had their onion rings and they were excellent as well. This was not a cheap diner by any means, it was just under $20 per plate, but the quality, ambiance, and good food were well worth it. The diner service was not super friendly, but neither were old-school diners! Any other oldies remember the show Mels Diner?.. Anyway, for me, it was a great experience and well with the calories and the money. Hope to get back there soon for some more delicious french fries! I will post some pictures to include in this review. Great job Lori's!

We were staying at a hotel nearby and enjoyed dinner and breakfast here recently. We had a good sized group with a couple of kiddos. So it was nice to have a place to dine at that could accommodate us. I was surprised how big the place was once inside. Plenty of booths and the whole place decorated for the 50's diner theme. We had great service at both meals. The menu had something for everyone in our group. For dinner, our group had the whole range from salads, hot dogs, cheese steak, to meat loaf. Shared entrees were prepared on split plates without extra charge. Everyone was happy with their meals. The meat loaf was a surprise. It was light and flavorful with crisp tender veggies. Really good. We had such a good experience, we returned for breakfast the next morning. It was much busier in the morning. Good thing it's a big place. Again, everyone found something they liked off the menu. Our group had the range of pancakes, eggs, benedicts, and corned beef hash and all was good. The staff took good care of us. This is a great find.

Very cute diner with lots of cool decorations! We didn't get very much but their apple pie was fresh and delicious!

The food is always good here, and the service is always amazing. The burgers are really good with onion rings, just fyi :) Beatriz always gives me and my family amazing service whenever we come in. She is very kind, friendly, and attentive. She always makes the atmosphere warm and welcome and takes good care of orders. Her service keeps us coming back and makes our day when we see her. Thank you, Beatriz for all the good service you give us :)

I had a late lunch and early dinner at this location before going to a concert in August hall. There was plenty of seating and the seating area is huge compared to what it looks on the outside. The 1950s theme is consistent throughout the space. Service is attentive to our needs. I had the Lori signature burger with fries. It was a filling meal that lasted me all night from singing and dancing. There are some breakfast items that are available all day. I would love to come back and try the milkshakes and sandwiches

Came like 5m before they closed just coz we wanted a milkshake, and the guy was nice enough to let us in even though they had already locked the door. Very beautiful aesthetic on the inside - proper Diner vibes, but still classy with the car inside and everything. Sat on the 'bar' and ordered an Oreo Cookie Milkshake to go. (split two ways) DELICIOUS! Thick, creamy and Oreo-y. Husband and I had half each, but we could totally have finished one each if it weren't for that high calories. Loved it. Whipped cream and cherry was not even needed.

I eaten here a few times over the years, but always forgot to leave a review! I'm making up for that, and I'm glad that I waited until my 20th (?) visit to do so. When my bf and I were looking for a breakfast place, this was located downhill from our hotel, so it made sense to stop in. The menu is extensive, but the breakfast menu is limited, but don't let that deter you from checking this place out. We ordered the cable car breakfast, to split, and it was more than enough. We added the home fries, and unfortunately they did not have American cheese for the eggs. No worries, as the eggs tasted just fine without it. I had a cup of coffee that they kept refilled, and the waitress was polite and attentive, but not at all pushy. My bf enjoyed the 1950s decor, and we enjoyed wandering a bit after we finished eating. It's a little on the pricey side, but it's Cali so expected. We will definitely be returning!

Date: 10/8/2023 Time: 12:30 PM 64° Sunny Instead of going to the Cheesecake Factory for lunch, my sister and I decided to have lunch at Lori's Diner. It has been ages since two of my sisters and I dined at Lori's when they were on Mason Street. Back then the food was just okay; not the greatest but edible. Fast forward to today. After reading the menu for a few minutes, we decided what we wanted to order. Eats: Grilled chicken cheese quesadilla for me. California club house sandwich with a side of potato salad for my sister. Beverage: 2 glasses of raspberry iced teas, please. The quesadilla stuffed with jack cheese and grilled chicken was topped with salsa, guacamole and sour cream. Without the toppings, the quesadilla was a tad underwhelming. The California Club House was a toasted croissant with turkey, ham, bacon, lettuce, tomato and avocado. My sister enjoyed her sandwich and potato salad. Customer service was good. The waitress was pleasant and attentive. We received a free refill of raspberry iced tea. The ambiance is great. I love the huge jukebox, the pinball machines, those old style vending machines, the car with the RCA dog, music from that era. On display was an old fashioned milkshake machine. Oh, it is so nostalgic and brings back memories of the 50's and 60's. Food and beverage: 3.25 stars. Customer service: 4 stars. Ambiance: 4 stars.