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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 SF Sandwich & Park Power Pairings
The best combinations of handheld meals and grassy areas to eat them in.
The FiDi Lunch Guide
There are a lot of bad lunch options in the Financial District. Go for one of these good ones instead.
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Tartine Bakery
Twenty years after opening, Tartine still makes the best sourdough in San Francisco. Their bread is possibly the best in the country.
Kali Greek Kitchen
Go to Kali Greek Kitchen in Palo Alto for lamb pitas, salads, and rice plates on a sunny patio.
Naschmarkt
Naschmarkt is a fancy Austrian place in Palo Alto that’s great for a business lunch or dinner with the parents.
Tai Pan
For classic dim sum in Palo Alto, head to Tai Pan, a massive Cantonese spot that’s great for groups.
14 Peaks Nepalese Cuisine
14 Peaks is a Nepali spot in the Mission with fantastic curries, momos, and other hearty entrées.
Dumpling Bites
For fantastic boiled, steamed, and pan-fried dumplings, get to Dumpling Bites in the Sunset.
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.