Late Night Eats Right Down the Street

Whether dancing into the wee hours has worked up your appetite, you just got off a late shift at the bar, or you’re simply an insomniac who absolutely cannot sleep on an empty stomach, it’s always a good idea to know some spots around town that can help satisfy those late night cravings. Here are a few options close to home, because let’s face it, when you want French toast at one in the morning, you don’t want to have to go far.

Don’t let the name of this restaurant/lounge throw you off – Edna’s is a place that stays open late and where silence is practically forbidden. Open until 1am every night, diners at Edna’s not only enjoy Japanese and Filipino cuisine, but also become participants in karaoke and dancing, with a full bar helping keep the party going way past your bedtime.

For late night eats on the run, this drive-thru pizza palace offers hot slices well into the night, staying open until 2, 3 or 4 a.m., depending on the night of the week. Outdoor seating is available for those who prefer a table to eat their much-needed chicken wings.

Everyone knows IHOP, and this location is easily accessible from the freeway and open 24 hours, making getting pancakes or an omelette at 2am no big deal.

A longtime favorite for late-night party animals and insomniacs alike, this place provides all-American comfort food to the masses. Like all Denny’s restaurants, this one is open 24 hours a day, and offers value meal deals staring at $2.

• Nation’s Giant Hamburgers

Many a nostalgic post-prom night has been spent at Nation’s. Although not quite within city limits, this rare location on this side of the bay is close by (Daly City), and stays open 24 hours, enabling ravenous party-goers to keep their engines running just a little bit longer.