Bougie in a good tourist way. The shops are unique and seem to have a local San Francisco flair. Acme Bread and Oyster Bar are my go to! read more

Came here for lunch with another couple - total party of 5. Looking for pizza. It is pretty cramp in here with 3 total tables. We ordered 2 large pizzas and one little gem salad + two cokes. The pizzas itself were good but would have been BETTER they were't lukewarm. Also got a little gem Cesar salad. It was in a box that you grab from the fridge. I hate these salads. The dressing was good but everything else was eh. Wouldn't really come back unless we have to get pizza in the Ferry Building. read more

Came here on a weekday during lunch with a friend. There was a short line and we ordered the little gem salad with chicken and the fetta pesto Genovese slice. The salad was just okay for what we were charge ($21). The chicken was dry and the salad dressing was lacking -- didn't have much flavor. The slice of pizza was pretty decent; the focaccia was fresh yet thick. Overall paid around $42 including tip for these two items and I wasn't super impressed with the food. read more

A16 - Ferry Building - Receipt - Specialty Food Near Me - San Francisco, California

Quick service and good focaccia sandwiches. It's a bit on the pricy side for what it is but understandable considering the location. Their Canoli though are possibly the best in the city. Pistachio orange peel. read more

A16 - Ferry Building - Focaccia sandwiches - Specialty Food Near Me - San Francisco, California

A16 gave us a respite from a very busy Ferry building. We ordered a pastry with cheese and tomato (didn't get the name) and soup featuring kale, carrot, potato, cannellini beans. I also ordered a glass of Italian wine. Everything was just fine, nothing exceptional. read more

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Split two paninis with a friend: Ghiottone (cooked prosciutto and provolone) and Ramimi (pesto prosciutto with stracciatella cheese). Both paninis were a little skimpy on the prosciutto, and overall, both were good/ok. Not a fan of the side salad because it either had way too much citrus dressing or way too intense citrus dressing. Really enjoy the Ferry Building and its surroundings, so that was a plus for A16. read more

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Overpriced mediocre food. My beef is with the cleanliness. Watched the chef wipe the counter with a rag then draped it over my sandwich to cut it. I called it out immediately. He denied what I saw with my own eyes . No thanks read more

Second best tiramisu I've ever had in my life - I'll want to get this when I come back to SF! I initially felt the meal was really overpriced when we paid but when the pizza came out as two generous slices I realized we probably could have split one order. Love the olive oil on top of the pizza - such a nice surprise read more

A16 - Ferry Building - Pizza - Specialty Food Near Me - San Francisco, California

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$21 for to go box of chicken Caesar salad, which seems on the high end for the portion size and plainness. Wish they had a pizza oven to serve their neopolitan pizzas they are known for. read more

A16 - Ferry Building - Chicken Caesar salad to go box - Specialty Food Near Me - San Francisco, California

Good food, quick in and out. Service was super fast and friendly! We got mushroom sandwich, so crispy and tasty 5/5 read more

A16 - Ferry Building - Inside - Specialty Food Near Me - San Francisco, California

I was craving a sandwich so I stopped by here. The sandwich and salad combo came out to $20~. I don't think it was really worth that price. The bread and meat ratio wasn't good. Wish thy added more into the sandwich for it to be worth that price. Nice workers though! I probably wouldn't come back unless I'm really starving read more

This is a heavenly building that should be protected at all costs !! So many good pastries and food to try and eat and walk by. My son and I tried only red cookie at one of the stands and instantly regretted buying just one instead of all 10 flavors . We came back next day and they closed but we had to leave . I will fly to San Fran just for the cookies soon joking but maybe not . read more

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This place gets packed on weekends -- you'd be surprised if I told you this place has 2.9 stars on yelp. Most of the food, eg pizza and paninis, are pre-prepped, so pizzas are re-warmed, and paninis are pressed when you order them. I was excited to see a focaccia pizza place in SF, and tried two. Pizza comes out piping hot, and focaccia is pretty good (fluffy, not too oily or hard), but the toppings are a bit of a hit or miss. Specifically the Salsiccia (sausage pizza) I ordered was a bit sparse, and really felt I was loading up on carbs. The Vesuvio (soppressata) was much better. 9" slice is pretty big for 1 person. While I left with mixed feelings on the pizza, the Ghiottone (prosciutto) panino was the highlight of the lunch. Nice and crispy panini bread, juxtaposed with prosciutto and cheese. If you are not a super carb person, I suggest passing on pizza and getting the paninis. Seating here is pretty limit -- 3 tables, but being in the ferry building, easy to grab and go find a seat somewhere else. Service is polite and friendly. Lots of beverage options.. read more

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I saw someone sitting outside the Ferry Building eating a slice of pizza that looked amazing. He said it was from A16, so I headed inside to grab a slice for myself. They have a wide variety of square pizza slices. I was a bit confused by how big their slices were, but it was big even for the small size. I got the cauliflower pizza and added arugula. Arugula is a game changer, and I love when places offer this as a topping. The pizza was so delicious and refreshing. The crust was thick, so even a singular slice was very filling. I would definitely come back here to try some of their other toppings! read more

A16 - Ferry Building - Cauliflower add arugula - Specialty Food Near Me - San Francisco, California

I was starving and in a hurry. I stopped here for a quick bite and didn't realize it was an A16 location. I ordered the tomato and pesto focaccia and iinstantly regretted it as I thought it might be disappointing. Counter person was bored. They heated it up for me, cut it in half and it was perfect. Great ingredients, right amount of sauce and it all showcases the fluffy, yet crunchy bottomed focaccia. What a lovely and delicious surprise. read more

Tried this restaurant for lunch on a weekday and all the tables were filled up. At the counter, they had all the pastas, pizzas and sandwiches on display which was helpful to know what to order and what was in each dish. Ordered with the cashier and got our items within 10 minutes. Campagnalo - They reheated the sandwich and it made the thin bread fluffy on the inside, crunchy on the outside. The mushrooms were soft, the cheese had a nice bite and the pesto flavor shone through. The salad on the side wasn't the best though. Cannolo - We asked them about the flavor and they had a cream and pistachio one. It was pretty big but was 6 dollars for one. The shell was crisp and easy to bite into with a light cream filling and pistachio flavors. Solid lunch place in the ferry building and we enjoyed being able to see what we would be ordering from the menu as well as the freshness of our dishes. read more

A16 - Ferry Building - Campagnalo, Cannolo - Specialty Food Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Fast service, large selection of food for a small outpost, delicious food. Loved the tomato and ricotta savory pastry, lasagna with great side salad, and the orange polenta cake. read more

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Good quick service. Good comfort pizza. As someone that loves focaccia, the base of the pizza was pleasant. read more

A16 - Ferry Building - Specialty Food Near Me - San Francisco, California

Ordered uber eats from here including a burrata. The burrata container plastic seal was already ripped off, looked like someone had taken a scoop out of one of the pieces. Gross! read more

A16 - Ferry Building - Burrata, plastic seal already torn off prior to buying - Specialty Food Near Me - San Francisco, California

We ordered two of the smallest size pizza slices and a drink and the total was almost $50 with the tip. Make it make sense. The pizza was flavorless and luke warm on top of it. read more

My husband and I each got pizza. $13 for a slice but to our surprise we each got 1 slices for $13. Now that's a great deal!! The pizza was absolutely delicious! Nice a crispy crust. Nice and plenty of toppings as well. I will definitely be coming back. read more

the plus side: the folks working there were nice. the bad: the caesar salad was mediocre with dressing that tasted like mostly mayo. i have loved A16 as a restaurant but if I had eaten at this little storefront, I would probably never try the restaurants. read more

The focaccia bread is solid but the contents of all the sandwiches were subpar. Bought four different kinds. The prosciutto was heated up too much and had a weird taste. The arrugula was super bitter. The quality of ingredients just don't measure up for the price. The Sicilian arranciata in the eclectic drink selection 5/5. read more

Ordered food through DoorDash. Good quality and would order again. Mushroom pizza was nice and the regular salad was no nonsense with just lettuce and other greens with a simple vinaigrette. Sometimes you just want comfortable food, and this was it. read more

A16 - Ferry Building - Mushroom pizza - Specialty Food Near Me - San Francisco, California

I got the fungi pizza because they said it's their most popular one. It was not good. Plain and boring. I wish I went with another one. Kinda wish I went somewhere else altogether. read more

Come for the food and stay for the service the ladies at work here super nice. The food is delicious. Prices are very affordable and reasonable and the food is very filling very authentic food. From the pizza to the lasagnas to the pastries in the mornings, try it all. Also check off the sandwiches. read more

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A revamp occurred in late January/early February 2024 here. In the past, I'd only see this spot open Saturdays if I was still shopping after 11 am. In late February, I noticed they were open as I shopped at the Tuesday farmer's market. The space is more welcome with the refrigerator on the left with salads, soups, and cold drinks. Straight back, there is a counter display with a variety of pizzas and sandwiches. To the right, a cashier counter houses a small display of small pastries and sweets. After studying items on the center counter, I bought a couple items for a friend and me. I brought home to try the Vesuvio pizza (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=cvRGG_nDyYM7bq9Ejpg1JQ&userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q) which came in two slices; the card read tomato sauce, Soppressatta, and Scamorza. I found this just okay as I probably waited a little too long in reheating it for breakfast a few days later. One of my two slices felt like the crust proportion dominated it. My friend returned the gifted slice to me so I reheated it for breakfast the next day. I enjoyed the funghi pizza (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=IpDpdjM6LqbL2QWKFBrE7g&userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q) more; the description card read Roasted porcini, hen of the world, thyme, oregano, and fior di latte. Even without any sauce, this in no way tasted dry. I would get this again. A week later, I glanced at the front right counter and the pasticcino al Pomodoro (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=_XoALc5yngOeWaeLYihPew&userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q) caught my eye. I am a big tomato fan which led me to try this. The pastry was buttery and cheesy with the burrata on top. I reheated it in my toaster to enjoy this. After reading recent reviews, I will hold off on trying the sandwiches and the refrigerated food items. My food experience is a 3+ mainly due to that pasticcino. Bumping it up a half star for service as Mia answered my questions and was very friendly and patient as I studied their counter offerings. Given A16's reputation, I hope they up their game to get the kinks out as the Ferry Building is rising again. read more

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I'd give this place a star for pure value - the small slice of pizza is only $8 for a really huge slice. The large slice is humongous and seems more suited for sharing. I had the Vesuvio pizza which has soppresatta, and it may have been one of the most bland slices of pizza I've eaten. The other items like the salads are all pre-made which I didn't realize until I ordered it, and I just had to go get the pre-made salad out of the case. I had the little gem salad which was totally forgettable. read more

Used to frequent this place prior to their recent remodel. Was a good place for grab-and-go type eats. They had a decent variety of pasta salads and other items. Post remodel, I went in only to find that most of the items I used to buy are no longer offered & the ones that are have been downsized in portion, but actually cost more now. More money for less selection & smaller food? I'll pass. read more

Friendly service but the funghi flatbread left me feeling meh. $11 for a 9" sq. Piece.

So many wonderful looking foods at this awesome establishment at the Ferry Building!! I had the chicken salad which was pricy at $21 but tasty and fresh! I'll be back to try some of their delicious looking pastries in the future :) read more

I decided to eat lunch at A16 in the Ferry Building since it was walking distance from my hotel, and I've got to say, their sandwiches were so good! I decided to get the calabrese and a lemon granita. Let me tell you, they hit the spot. I didn't try one but the pizzas seriously looked amazing. The ambiance was perfect for a relaxed meal with views of the Bay. My only thing...it was a little pricey, but worth it IMO. read more

A16 - Ferry Building - Specialty Food Near Me - San Francisco, California

It may have started as a Winter Shop, but they seem to have occupied the old Cowgirl Creamy into Spring. Kinda like a fancy Italian grocery store, but with a quite a few sandwich options. The sandwiches are a tad pricey given their diminutive stature, but they are very tasty. Prosciutto Panino: The combination of prosciutto and burrata is just magical. Even better than the typical prosciutto and mozzarella combination since burrata is runny and creamy and really blends into the baguette nicely. Not a fall apart texture as goat cheese would be, but not totally intact like fresh mozzarella. Because both the meat and cheese are so fatty, bitter arugula is actually a good pairing. Rare for me to praise arugula, but it works here. Also, the herbal pesto spread is a nice contrast. A tad pricey at $17.37 (including tax) for a not-that-huge grab & go sandwich, but very tasty. Meatball Panino: Not be outdone by the prosciutto, this was $18.45 (including tax)! It was made fresh to order, but it was equally small and only had like 3 meatballs. They were tasty meatballs for sure, finding the right balance of meaty and nice mix-in ingredients. Liked the melted fresh mozzarella a lot. And just enough sauce to make the baguette a little softer. Feels more like a snack than a meal though. Semolina Almond Blood Orange Cake: A very hearty dessert, almost the texture of cornbread. Not too sweet. Goes well with coffee. I liked the candied blood orange slices on top, since they tasted very fresh. Though I wish they were candied a little bit more, like glacéed fruit. read more

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I don't understand the negative reviews, my wife and I have been here several times when we arrive or depart by ferry and each time has been great. Tasty food (esp. paninis), courteous staff, helpful suggestions, and inexpensive but excellent Italian wines that rival many bigger well-known Italian restaurants in SF. $20-25 Greco di Tufo and Chiaretto Bardolino bottled wines - chilled?? Go there already. read more

Meh. Not horrible but not great either. Service was totally fine, didn't have to wait long, but the food itself... I wouldn't order again. Got the pizzas: funghi, cauliflower, and tomato. They seemed really "cheesy" to me. The cauliflower and tomato ones especially didn't taste different enough. If you're at the Ferry Building looking for something to eat, I'd suggest looking elsewhere first. read more

6 inch slice of pizza was $8 and the meatball sandwich was $15. Meatball flavor was great but portion is underwhelming. I'd come back for the pizza and try the pasta! read more

A16 - Ferry Building - Vesuvius. Good - Specialty Food Near Me - San Francisco, California

You guys! This place is so good! The first time I visited, I got the tuna sandwich. It was so, so, so good. I just went back yesterday and got another sandwich which had pesto and Italian meat and creamy cheese. Oh my gosh, it was so good. I love this place. Can't wait to go back. read more

Funghi Flatbread- great! Pesto sandwich - good but not great. The ingredients were on one half of the sandwich. read more

A16 - Ferry Building - Funghi - Specialty Food Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Heard great things about the restaurant and excited to try this stand at the Ferry Building. However, the pizza was dry and tasteless. Really disappointing. Could definitely use salt. read more

How about maximizing profit by selling prepackaged "some-what" meals in advance without needing to worry about silly expiration dates. No worries that bread and toasted bread will be soggy and the birth place to bacteria, yes, no worries, because tourist just might think this is heaven. If you want to do business in San Francisco, great, but not at the expense of others, including businesses that care and do the right thing. One taste of A16 kind-of-on-the-border- of fraud shouldn't be the impression that any tourist should take home and boast about. You can be better. So be better. read more

A16 - Ferry Building - Soggy bread crap, waste of money - Specialty Food Near Me - San Francisco, California