Opening hours
Closed · opens 6:30 PM
| Monday | 6:30 PM – 3:00 AM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 PM – 3:00 AM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 PM – 3:00 AM |
| Thursday | 6:30 PM – 4:00 AM |
| Friday | 6:30 PM – 4:00 AM |
| Saturday | 6:30 PM – 4:00 AM |
| Sunday | 6:30 PM – 3:00 AM |
Local time in San Francisco: 2:30 PM (PST). Holiday hours may differ – call (415) 228-8420 to confirm.
Location & directions
1525 Pine StSan Francisco, CA 94109
About Grubstake Diner
Looking for a diner in San Francisco? Grubstake Diner is at 1525 Pine St, San Francisco, California. It's part of our guide to 2,864 restaurants, cafes and bars in San Francisco.
Grubstake Diner is open 7 days a week, usually 6:30 PM – 3:00 AM. It stays open late, until 3:00 AM on most nights.
Guests can choose from 72 menu items across 10 sections, including APPETIZERS, SOUP & SALAD, BURGERS, SANDWICHES, and OFF THE GRILL. Listed prices range from $2.50 to $54.00, with a typical item around $9.75. Dishes worth a look include GRILLED BUFFALO WINGS, CHEESEBURGER, and GRILLED CHEESE.
You can visit for outdoor seating, no-contact delivery, delivery, onsite services, takeout, and dine-in. Visitors describe the atmosphere as casual, cozy, historic, and trendy, and it is a good fit for college students, groups, and tourists. The place is family-friendly and LGBTQ+ friendly. It is especially popular for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Offerings include alcohol, beer, coffee, comfort food, and late-night food.
Accessibility features: wheelchair accessible entrance and wheelchair accessible seating. Payment methods accepted: credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. Parking: paid street parking. Reservations are accepted; call (415) 228-8420 to book a table.
Quick facts
- Category
- Diner · Burger
- Address
- 1525 Pine St, San Francisco, CA 94109
- Phone
- (415) 228-8420
- Price range
- $20 to $30 per person
- Hours
- Open 7 days a week, usually 6:30 PM – 3:00 AM
- Menu
- 72 items · $2.50–$54.00
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 7 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 1 AM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for diners and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Grubstake Diner’s weekday schedule with 20 other diners in California. On a typical weekday it opens at 6:30 PM, later than most (the typical opening time is 7:00 AM) and closes at 3:00 AM, later than 100% of them (typical closing time: 3:00 PM).
In total it is open about 62.5 hours a week, 7 hours more than the local median of 56. 100% of diners in California open on Sundays, and Grubstake Diner is one of them.
Compared with 20 other diners in California that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for diners in California
Based on 9 menus with 803 priced items from diners in California, the median menu item costs $11.29, and half of all items are priced between $6.00 and $15.25.
At Grubstake Diner the median listed price is $9.75, lower than the typical $11.29 for diners in California.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Patty Melt | 67% | $15.51 |
| Tuna Melt | 56% | $12.99 |
| Breakfast Burrito | 56% | $16.99 |
| Hot Tea | 56% | $4.29 |
| Hot Chocolate | 56% | $4.12 |
| Onion Rings | 44% | $8.50 |
| Chef Salad | 44% | $13.99 |
| Crispy Chicken Salad | 44% | $16.99 |
Calculated from 9 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
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Features & amenities
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- No-contact delivery
- Delivery
- Onsite services
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fast service
- Great beer selection
Popular for
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Late-night food
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Wine
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Counter service
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Gender-neutral restroom
- Restroom
- Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Historic
- Trendy
Crowd
- College students
- Family-friendly
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Tourists
- Transgender safespace
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
Parking
- Paid street parking
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Grubstake Diner there are 209 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 807 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Cafes & Coffee (142), Bars & Pubs (97), Japanese & Sushi (64), and Chinese (54).
Competition is light: 1 other diner is within a mile and 4 within three miles.
250 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Bakeries & DessertsBatter Bakery< 0.1 mi
- ThaiBen Thai Cafe< 0.1 mi
- Bars & PubsEl Lopo< 0.1 mi
- Cafes & CoffeeJuniper< 0.1 mi
- PizzaFresco Pizza Grill Shawerma< 0.1 mi
What to expect at a diner
American restaurants cover a lot of ground: the neighborhood diner with a counter and bottomless coffee, the family restaurant with a long laminated menu, the gastropub doing elevated comfort food, and the “New American” kitchen that builds a short seasonal menu around local farms. What ties them together is a menu built on familiar staples – burgers, sandwiches, salads, steaks, fried chicken and pasta – plus regional favorites that change as you cross the country.
What to order
- Cheeseburger – the benchmark dish; a good one tells you how seriously the kitchen takes its basics
- Chicken-fried steak or fried chicken – a comfort classic, especially in the South and Midwest
- Mac and cheese – often a house side that doubles as a main
- A regional specialty – look for anything named after the town or state on the menu
Good to know
- Portions are generous; sharing a starter or ordering a half portion is common and rarely frowned upon.
- Weekday lunch specials and early-bird dinners often cost noticeably less than the regular menu.
- Tipping 18–20% on table service is standard across the US.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Grubstake Diner's opening hours?
Open 7 days a week, usually 6:30 PM – 3:00 AM. Monday: 6:30 PM – 3:00 AM; Tuesday: 6:30 PM – 3:00 AM; Wednesday: 6:30 PM – 3:00 AM; Thursday: 6:30 PM – 4:00 AM; Friday: 6:30 PM – 4:00 AM; Saturday: 6:30 PM – 4:00 AM; Sunday: 6:30 PM – 3:00 AM.
Is Grubstake Diner open on Sunday?
Yes, Grubstake Diner is open on Sundays: 6:30 PM – 3:00 AM.
Where is Grubstake Diner located?
Grubstake Diner is located at 1525 Pine St, San Francisco, CA 94109.
What is the phone number of Grubstake Diner?
You can call Grubstake Diner at (415) 228-8420.
Does Grubstake Diner offer delivery or takeout?
Yes, Grubstake Diner offers delivery, and takeout is available. Listed service options: outdoor seating, no-contact delivery, delivery, onsite services, takeout, and dine-in.
How much does it cost to eat at Grubstake Diner?
The typical price range at Grubstake Diner is $20 to $30 per person. Menu prices range from $2.50 to $54.00.
Does Grubstake Diner take reservations?
Yes, Grubstake Diner accepts reservations.
Is Grubstake Diner wheelchair accessible?
Listed accessibility features: wheelchair accessible entrance and wheelchair accessible seating.
Is Grubstake Diner open late?
Yes – Grubstake Diner is open until 10 PM or later on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
What else is near Grubstake Diner?
There are 807 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Grubstake Diner. Nearby options include Batter Bakery (< 0.1 mi), Ben Thai Cafe (< 0.1 mi), and El Lopo (< 0.1 mi).
How much do diners in California cost?
Based on 9 menus with 803 priced items from diners in California, the median menu item costs $11.29, and half of all items are priced between $6.00 and $15.25.
