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The Best Sandwich Spots In San Francisco
From bánh mì and tuna melts to Philadelphia-style hoagies, here are the best sandwich spots in the city.
12 Great Spots For A Fancy Lunch
White tablecloth vibes, roaring fireplaces, iconic roast chicken—you can have them all at these fancy lunch spots.
The FiDi Lunch Guide
There are a lot of bad lunch options in the Financial District. Go for one of these good ones instead.
The SF Sandwich & Park Power Pairings
The best combinations of handheld meals and grassy areas to eat them in.
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Banh Mi Viet
Located on Divisadero, Banh Mi Viet serves unexceptional bánh mì that still works as a great park pick-me-up.
Corsagna Deli
Corsagna Deli is a takeout window in Cow Hollow that works in a pinch for sandwiches and soups.
Hayz Dog
Hayz Dog is a counter-service hot dog spot in Hayes Valley that’s pumping out creative takes on classic dogs.
Sing Sing
Sing Sing is an excellent place to grab a bánh mì đặc biệt in the Tenderloin—with the added benefit of an indoor dining room.
Little Vietnam Cafe
Little Vietnam Cafe is a snug takeout-focused spot in the Richmond (shared with Koja Kitchen) that serves a bánh mì that's a bit dry.
Cotogna
This Italian restaurant in the Financial District is one of the most reliable places for a fantastic meal in San Francisco.
Beach'n
Beach’n is an Outer Sunset vegan restaurant serving fantastic plant-based “comfort” dishes like crunch wraps, breakfast burritos, and french toast.
Zona Rosa Mexican Grill
Zona Rosa Mexican Grill is a taqueria in the Castro with excellent meats and smoky salsa.
Deli Board
Deli Board is a SoMa sandwich shop with incredible pastrami and other well-stuffed sandwiches.
Hog Island Oyster Co.
Hog Island Oyster Co. is an excellent seafood spot at the Ferry Building with sweeping views of the Bay Bridge.
Pearl's Deluxe Burgers
Pearl’s Deluxe Burger is a Lower Nob Hill spot with fun burger combinations and excellent onion rings.
The Butcher Shop By Niku Steakhouse
The Butcher Shop by Niku Steakhouse is a wagyu butcher shop that serves a juicy smashburger.
Manitas Cafe
For excellent Mexican, Salvadoran, and other Central American breakfast dishes, head to Manitas Cafe.
Boudin
Boudin is a sourdough bread institution and tourist magnet in Fisherman’s Wharf. They have solid clam chowder bread bowls—but you’ll need to endure a mob scene to get one.
4505 Burgers & BBQ
The BBQ scene in SF isn’t great, but at least you can enjoy this BBQ on the patio with a beer when it’s sunny.
Little Skillet
Little Skillet (inside SFO) serves soul food staples like fried chicken and cornbread.
Dolores Park Cafe
The SFO outpost of Dolores Park Cafe is where to go for breakfast sandwiches, bagels, smoothies, and juices.