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Rain Tree - Reviews

654 Irving St, 94122 San Francisco
All reviews at a glance
305

Reviews

53.8%

Satisfaction

102

negative

39

neutral

164

positive

What people say about Rain Tree

Visit Type
  • Quick Meal
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Lisset P.
Review date: 10/25/2025
2
Terrible Diner Food Experience
My experience at this restaurant was very disappointing. The eggs arrived cold, and the coffee was only lukewarm. The side potatoes were bland. I've never had such bad diner food!
  • eggs2
  • coffee3
  • side potatoes3
Visit Type
  • Casual Outing
Group Type
  • Couple
Group Size
  • Couple
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Breakfast
Wait Time
  • Immediate (0–5 min.)
Noise Level
  • Moderate
Delaney S.
Review date: 07/19/2025
8
Great Value Diner Experience
My experience at this diner was largely positive, offering really good food for the price. We tried the blueberry pancakes, a breakfast burrito, orange juice, and the California omelette. Most of the dishes were great, with the exception of the orange juice, which was not good and I wouldn't order again. The burrito was decent, though I would have preferred to swap out the American cheese. The cook was incredibly efficient, working like a machine, and the three employees worked seamlessly together to manage orders, service, and cooking. I was surprised there wasn't a line, especially compared to the busy Cafe Arte down the street. I would definitely return here over Cafe Arte.
  • food8
  • price8
  • blueberry pancakes9
  • orange juice2
Visit Type
  • Casual Outing
Group Size
  • Solo
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Breakfast
Wait Time
  • Immediate (0–5 min.)
Noise Level
  • Quiet
Aya T.
Review date: 06/07/2025
7
Good for Omelettes, But Stay Longer?
This place is good for an omelette breakfast and a calm day. If you like to stay longer, try not to finish your meal quickly. Like any place in America, they will try to kick you out the moment you finish the last bit! I had to order another thing just to stay longer. The atmosphere was rated 5, and the service was a 4. There was no wait time and plenty of parking. The food was rated 4.
  • omelette breakfast8
  • atmosphere10
  • service8
  • finish your meal quickly3
Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Visit Type
  • Quick Meal
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Lunch
Wait Time
  • Short (6–15 min.)
Noise Level
  • Quiet
Donald M.
Review date: 05/27/2025
8
Good Diner Fare with a Twist
My experience at this restaurant was positive. It offers a good blend of standard American diner fare with a touch of Mexican influence. I found both the Eggs Florentine and the Greek Scramble to be very good. The restaurant has great window seats, and it wasn't noisy, which made for a pleasant atmosphere. The prices were decent, and the service was fast. While there's nothing fancy about the place, it delivers on good food and efficient service.
  • Eggs Florentine8
  • Greek Scramble8
  • window seats8
  • noisy7
Visit Type
  • Quick Meal
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Kim D.
Review date: 05/24/2025
2
Horrible food, decent service
My experience at this restaurant was mixed. The service was good, but the food was horrible. I can’t believe we spent $45 on two meals that looked like they had been pulled from an oven and were two days old. The bacon and potatoes were definitely not made that day, even.
  • service7
  • food1
  • meals1
  • bacon and potatoes1
Visit Type
  • Tourist Experience
Group Type
  • Family
Group Size
  • Small Group
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Breakfast
abrams F.
Review date: 02/25/2025
8
Great Breakfast Spot, Minor Stock Issues
My experience at this restaurant was wonderful. It's conveniently located within walking distance from where I was staying. The food was delicious. However, it was a Monday morning, and I'm unsure about their ordering schedule, as they were out of items I would have ordered, specifically egg whites and English muffins. Despite this, I consider this a must-go for a good old-fashioned breakfast.
  • food9
  • breakfast9
  • egg whites4
  • English muffins4
Visit Type
  • Regular Visit
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Mark
Review date: 12/31/2024
10
Fantastic Food and Service!
I always love this place. The food is fantastic, and I'm amazed at how much they can get done with such a small number of staff. The service has always been great. I question what others have done to the staff, or their own personalities, when they say the service was bad.
  • food10
  • service10
  • staff9
Price per Person
  • $21–$30
Visit Type
  • Quick Meal
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Breakfast
Chris
Review date: 11/03/2024
3
Terrible Service, Mediocre Food
My experience at this restaurant was disappointing. While the food was just okay, the service was terrible. This was a good enough reason to not recommend the place and to not go again.
  • food5
  • service2
Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Visit Type
  • Casual Outing
Group Type
  • Family
Group Size
  • Small Group
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Noise Level
  • Quiet
Todd G.
Review date: 09/14/2024
8
Pleasant Brunch with Family
I recently had a brunch experience with my family, who are local and have been happy patrons for a while. I ordered Joe's Special, which consisted of eggs with meat, spinach, and onions. Our server was kind enough to take our picture. The place was pretty quiet, allowing for easy conversation without any problems.
  • Joe's Special5
  • Server8
  • Place8
Visit Type
  • Casual Outing
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Wait Time
  • Short (6–15 min.)
Noise Level
  • Quiet
Jaqueline A.
Review date: 08/18/2024
9
Quiet Cafe with Tasty Food
My experience at this cafe was very positive. The atmosphere was quiet and calm, which made for a relaxing visit. I didn't have to wait long for a seat on a Sunday morning, and the food was very tasty. I would recommend the corned beef hash if you're a fan.
  • atmosphere10
  • wait9
  • food10

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