People crave comfort food, and all three Chows -- the original in the Castro; the second, Park Chow in the Sunset, and the newest addition, Chow in Lafayette -- dish up high-quality food at rock-bottom prices.
Cuisine: American Specialities: Spaghetti and meatballs; grilled chicken with lemon and rosemary; spinach salad with apples and feta; pizza; short ribs; pies (especially pecan). Seats: 65 Prices: $6.50-$11.95 Parking: Street (difficult) Vitals: 215 Church (at Market), San Francisco; (415) 552-2469. Lunch and dinner daily. Beer and wine. No reservations. Credit cards accepted. Also at: 1240 Ninth Ave. (near Irving); (415) 665-9912. 53 Lafayette Circle, Lafayette; (925) 962-2469 (this location also open for breakfast).
