This is our third time here, my husband and I find this place to be a little gem. It's open 24/7. The staff is attentive and efficient. They tend to be busy so keep that in mind around dinner time and late night. Parking hasn't been an issue for us either. We appreciate that their menu has a quite a bit to choose from, Asian dishes to Breakfast faves! Enjoy!
Kimberley M.
Nice little diner! Really yummy battered fries alongside the grilled cheese that I ordered. Predictable Truck-Driver/Pilot Coffee! Yum! I want to order some of their Chinese dishes next time!
Kristine V.
Sad to know that this place will be gone in December. Had it for the first time the other day, and it was pretty decent food, for the price. The staff was amazing. I like how it's open 24 hours. The menu is all over the place, and I mean that in a good way. Want spaghetti? You can get it here. Want chow mein? You can get it here as well. Got the loco moco, and it was pretty good. served over a decent amount of rice. Had some onion rings my friend had, and I liked the way they were battered and cooked. Crispy but not too crispy. also had some hot wings and they served it with the sauce on the side and to be honest, I liked it without the sauce. The chicken was fried to perfection, just dipped it in the ranch and it was good as is. Do recommend if you're hungry and not sure what you're craving. Haha. Lot's on the menu to choose from.
Johnny B.
Great food choices and prices!! Service was great location was exceptional. The indoor tables seating is odd to say the very least. Definitely Covid pandemic social distancing seating for some tables and chairs.
Anne D.
Absolutely delish! And very respectful and friendly staff. We came here for the first time last week. I don't know how I never heard of it, living in the Peninsula for so long. But now definitely a fave and go to spot... Everything was so tasty- even the fries!!!! We had the chicken curry, the garlic basic chicken, and the patty melt. Can't wait to try the other stuff but still wanting to order the stuff we had last time. lol. And working long hours, I love even more they're open 24 hours. Thank you! Glad we found you!
Andy Lee
Open 24 hours, tasty, and efficient. Can't ask for more. I had the Mongolian beef and made sure to ask for extra sauteed veggies on the side. I love that they added jalapenos to give it a bit more spice. Super convenient if you're near the airport.
Theron G.
I love this little hidden gem! I often stay in the neighboring hotels for work. It's nice to get out of the hotel and come for breakfast or dinner at Leann's Cafe. Very much of an old school neighborhood diner vibe. Lots of locals and tourists alike. Great friendly waitstaff, excellent breakfasts, comfort foods for lunch and dinner, and a sprinkle of Asian staples, too! I noticed many patrons ordering from the Asian section of the menu, so I look forward to trying out one of those during my next visit. ABC omelet is my favorite. Patty melt is standard diner fare. Enjoy!
Aaron S.
I've been eating here for years. Food is good. Plentiful. The waiters are indifferent. Below average service. It's likely after you receive your meal you won't see your waiter again for any refills etc. Usually you've got to get up and act like you're leaving before your waiter gives you your check. I think you could walk out and they wouldn't care honestly. Frustrating because the food is good for a little diner.
Kenneth S.
Good: best thing about this place is it's 24 hours, food is decent, bar available, prices are reasonable. Bad: Sign at the door says wait to be seated, while same staff member walks around you (three times) without a single word. I eventually walked to the takeout side and asked if we just seat ourselves. Service seemed slow, but I maybe biased since myself and a separate couple were politely waiting at the door (long enough to browse through the menu) and the same staff member doesn't even tell us to just grab a table, while he/she will be right back with a menu. Maybe they were too busy for one person, since the guy from the takeout side came to take my order/dropped off food & bill. I'll be back, since it's really the only place open if you're staying the nearby hotels.
11amparog
I have eaten at this restaurant in the past and it use to have 24 hour breakfast, but this last time it didn't so I just had a sandwich. It just wasn't the same. Ok for a sandwich.
We found this spot because it was the only place near SF that was open late at night. The portions were very generous. My veggie fried rice hit the spot and there was still a lot for leftovers. The Asian food here looked better than the breakfast diner food which is why I ended up getting it. Would definitely recommend if you need a late night eatery.
Guaracy18
We were staying at the Embassy Suites SFO waterfront, and were looking for a place to eat dinner. The hotel restaurant offered a very limited, overpriced, somewhat boring menu. As we walked around the beautiful trails around the hotel we found Leann’s cafe. The menu was eclectic: American and Asian. (The owners are actually Cambodian.) After a very friendly conversation with the waitress we ordered Udon Noodle soup and the Mongolian beef with a delicious IPA from Oregon (Deschutes). The food was delicious, flavorful- order medium spiced-, with very fresh not over cooked vegetables. The owners seemed to have a regular clientele. Highly recommend this cafe if you are in the area.
Em
Had a pretty good experience. The food wasn’t bad but it wasn’t amazing or extraordinarily good. It was fun and delightful. The staff were very nice and catered to your needs and preferences.
Jun Maglaya
Not only the food is great but also the staff are attentive & ready to serve specially Emerson. Price is reasonable and a refillable coffee.
Rebecca W.
My son and I used to dine at Leann's often when he had a SFO layover several years ago. I decided to take my husband there this morning. It's changed due to pandemic. My favorite waitress "Jenny" does not work mornings anymore. Nevertheless, we enjoyed our breakfast.
This is our third time here, my husband and I find this place to be a little gem. It's open 24/7. The staff is attentive and efficient. They tend to be busy so keep that in mind around dinner time and late night. Parking hasn't been an issue for us either. We appreciate that their menu has a quite a bit to choose from, Asian dishes to Breakfast faves! Enjoy!
Nice little diner! Really yummy battered fries alongside the grilled cheese that I ordered. Predictable Truck-Driver/Pilot Coffee! Yum! I want to order some of their Chinese dishes next time!
Sad to know that this place will be gone in December. Had it for the first time the other day, and it was pretty decent food, for the price. The staff was amazing. I like how it's open 24 hours. The menu is all over the place, and I mean that in a good way. Want spaghetti? You can get it here. Want chow mein? You can get it here as well. Got the loco moco, and it was pretty good. served over a decent amount of rice. Had some onion rings my friend had, and I liked the way they were battered and cooked. Crispy but not too crispy. also had some hot wings and they served it with the sauce on the side and to be honest, I liked it without the sauce. The chicken was fried to perfection, just dipped it in the ranch and it was good as is. Do recommend if you're hungry and not sure what you're craving. Haha. Lot's on the menu to choose from.
Great food choices and prices!! Service was great location was exceptional. The indoor tables seating is odd to say the very least. Definitely Covid pandemic social distancing seating for some tables and chairs.
Absolutely delish! And very respectful and friendly staff. We came here for the first time last week. I don't know how I never heard of it, living in the Peninsula for so long. But now definitely a fave and go to spot... Everything was so tasty- even the fries!!!! We had the chicken curry, the garlic basic chicken, and the patty melt. Can't wait to try the other stuff but still wanting to order the stuff we had last time. lol. And working long hours, I love even more they're open 24 hours. Thank you! Glad we found you!
Open 24 hours, tasty, and efficient. Can't ask for more. I had the Mongolian beef and made sure to ask for extra sauteed veggies on the side. I love that they added jalapenos to give it a bit more spice. Super convenient if you're near the airport.
I love this little hidden gem! I often stay in the neighboring hotels for work. It's nice to get out of the hotel and come for breakfast or dinner at Leann's Cafe. Very much of an old school neighborhood diner vibe. Lots of locals and tourists alike. Great friendly waitstaff, excellent breakfasts, comfort foods for lunch and dinner, and a sprinkle of Asian staples, too! I noticed many patrons ordering from the Asian section of the menu, so I look forward to trying out one of those during my next visit. ABC omelet is my favorite. Patty melt is standard diner fare. Enjoy!
I've been eating here for years. Food is good. Plentiful. The waiters are indifferent. Below average service. It's likely after you receive your meal you won't see your waiter again for any refills etc. Usually you've got to get up and act like you're leaving before your waiter gives you your check. I think you could walk out and they wouldn't care honestly. Frustrating because the food is good for a little diner.
Good: best thing about this place is it's 24 hours, food is decent, bar available, prices are reasonable. Bad: Sign at the door says wait to be seated, while same staff member walks around you (three times) without a single word. I eventually walked to the takeout side and asked if we just seat ourselves. Service seemed slow, but I maybe biased since myself and a separate couple were politely waiting at the door (long enough to browse through the menu) and the same staff member doesn't even tell us to just grab a table, while he/she will be right back with a menu. Maybe they were too busy for one person, since the guy from the takeout side came to take my order/dropped off food & bill. I'll be back, since it's really the only place open if you're staying the nearby hotels.
I have eaten at this restaurant in the past and it use to have 24 hour breakfast, but this last time it didn't so I just had a sandwich. It just wasn't the same. Ok for a sandwich.
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We found this spot because it was the only place near SF that was open late at night. The portions were very generous. My veggie fried rice hit the spot and there was still a lot for leftovers. The Asian food here looked better than the breakfast diner food which is why I ended up getting it. Would definitely recommend if you need a late night eatery.
We were staying at the Embassy Suites SFO waterfront, and were looking for a place to eat dinner. The hotel restaurant offered a very limited, overpriced, somewhat boring menu. As we walked around the beautiful trails around the hotel we found Leann’s cafe. The menu was eclectic: American and Asian. (The owners are actually Cambodian.) After a very friendly conversation with the waitress we ordered Udon Noodle soup and the Mongolian beef with a delicious IPA from Oregon (Deschutes). The food was delicious, flavorful- order medium spiced-, with very fresh not over cooked vegetables. The owners seemed to have a regular clientele. Highly recommend this cafe if you are in the area.
Had a pretty good experience. The food wasn’t bad but it wasn’t amazing or extraordinarily good. It was fun and delightful. The staff were very nice and catered to your needs and preferences.
Not only the food is great but also the staff are attentive & ready to serve specially Emerson. Price is reasonable and a refillable coffee.
My son and I used to dine at Leann's often when he had a SFO layover several years ago. I decided to take my husband there this morning. It's changed due to pandemic. My favorite waitress "Jenny" does not work mornings anymore. Nevertheless, we enjoyed our breakfast.