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    Cafe Dolci

    4.1 (466 reviews)
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    CAFE DOLCI ATMOSPHERE

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    Vietnamese Iced Coffee
    Michiel D.

    Hands down the best Vietnamese iced coffee. Would come here daily if I lived here. The owner is also super kind, can't wait to try the Bahn Mi. It's a takeout window, so the ones interested to sit would have to go to Yerba Buena / Moscone area and enjoy the park.

    Steam pork sandwich and a bag of chips. Delicious
    Stephanie C.

    I was so happy to have a day off so I can come here to get my steam pork sandwich. All of her menu items are great. Karen runs this business by herself and she offers excellent service! The ambiance is a window where she takes your order. Support her business. You won't regret ordering your sandwich.

    Vietnamese iced coffee
    FoodLover F.

    I ordered a large Vietnamese iced coffee She assured me it was authentically made It was very good Made with Peets

    Traditional combo (@joeynht)
    Joey N.

    Pass by this place so many times and was really surprised that they have bánh mì so I have to give it a shot. The baguette is huge, definitely on the heavier side compared to the other bánh mì place. Portion vs price wise, it's a bit more expensive but given the location, I'd think it makes sense. Only tried the traditional cold cuts so I can't make any comments for other but the photos look good. If you want a bánh mì and convenience around FiDi, maybe give it a try.

    Quote of the day
    nithisha t.

    TLDR: Go there before lunchtime to grab the best banh mi. Best for walkers on the go. Filling. Yummy. Easily the best I've had in SF. I pass by this cute little place and read their cute little quotes of the day everyday on my walk but whenever I want to go try their food they're almost always quickly sold out by afternoon. So please get there quick to grab the goodest stuff and maybe some wisdom cos they have two quotes put up to read everyday. It's a small kiosk style quick bites place with a good range of banh mi or Vietnamese sandwiches, bagels sandwiches, brunch items in the menu. My favourite is their chicken meatball sandwich. Flavours so good and mild it'll make you happy from the inside. It definitely made me. Thank you very much lady in the kiosk.

    Vegan tofu banh mi with vegan Mayo!
    Samantha S.

    Oh my goshhh! I took a stress detox walk during work the other day and saw a little line coming from this teeny hole in the wall so I took a closer look to see what it was. I am vegan and I saw they had a tofu Banh Mi. I finished my walk and called the next day to ask if it was vegan. They actually said they can swap the regular Mayo for vegan Mayo! What?! That is so cool! Usually I have to omit it completely, I was so happy. She offered to start making it so it was ready when I got there. I confirmed! Service was extremely friendly and enthusiastic which I really appreciate. Upon arrival I was surprised to see how large and thick the sandwich appeared to be in the bag. I sat to eat and opened this beautiful, delicious sandwich shown in the photo. Sweet, spicy, incredible! I would absolutely recommend this place! Side note: I don't think they have vegans cookies anymore, which I saw listed in other reviews.

    Cold Cut Steam Pork Sandwich - AMAZING!!!
    Yuri J.

    This might have been the most memorable meal out of my entire SF trip. My friend and I were walking to Chinatown from Union Square for dimsum and walked by Cafe Dolci. Out of curiosity, we looked at the menu and suddenly had cravings for banh mi. So we went full out and shared the pork banh mi, with Thai tea & Vietnamese coffee. The lady at the counter truly LOADED our banh mi, with tons of daikon/carrots, meat, mayo, and HELLA CILANTRO. Also the bread was so so crispy and addicting. The drinks were SO good, not too sweet but incredibly creamy. Cafe Dolci is truly a HOLE IN THE WALL. I want to relive the first bite experience bc we were so impressed. The portions of pork were so filling that we did not have room for dimsum (not upset about this!!) Make sure to support this local mom and pop shop & don't forget to order the creamy drinks to enjoy your sandwich with!

    Front
    Cheri L.

    A great stop if you need a quick meal or drink in the downtown area. The small spot operates through a window and the super nice worker manages to get orders out pretty quickly. I really like that you can choose what kind of bagel to use for your bagel sandwich. Wouldn't mind coming back to try their other drinks and sandwiches!

    Chicken Bánh Mì
    Adam B.

    A tiny little shop slinging breakfast sandwiches and Vietnamese sandwiches. Not a very big menu, which would be expected given the size. The veggies were fresh and the bread was high quality, but I've had better meat fillings at other bánh mì joints in town. Chicken Teriyaki Meatball Bánh Mì: I'm usually a fan of Vietnamese meatballs, whether on sandwiches or in phở, so had to give this a try. Their meatballs were kinda smaller than I'm used to. And they weren't exactly plentiful either. But what I did get was tasty. All the veggies were fresh too. The bread has a nice crusty crunch. And they were very generous with the mayo, so very rich. Combination Bánh Mì: I usually opt for the warm meats, but since I was getting a few sandwiches, figured I might as well try the classic combo. The steamed pork was very nice, kinda reminded of a similarly white/gray bratwurst. The headcheese was like a mild salami, though the texture was as bit squeaky. And the pâté added that rich iron taste. A unique mixture of flavors and textures. However, I still think I prefer the warm cooked meats more. Chicken Bánh Mì: I asked for pork as my third sandwich, but I was given chicken. So that was disappointing. The meat wasn't heavily marinated (compared to pork, which is usually quite marinated). It was like they kind just sliced from a roasted chicken. I mean it still tasted yummy with all the fresh veggies, mayo and bread. But I bet the pork would have been better.

    Combination - Fully loaded Banh Mi!  So tasty!!!
    Donghwan K.

    The best Banh Mi I've ever had. The first time I got a Bahn Mi from Cafe Dolce was back in 2019, and I'm so glad that this place survived from COVID. I had a chance to visit SF for a business trip in Dec. 2023, and I got 4 Bahn Mi while I was staying there (I couldn't get one Saturday morning since they close weekend). All Banh Mi were great, and I will definitely go back whenever I have a chance to visit SF again. The owner is also very kind and friendly, and I was surprised by that she remembers each returning customers' previous requests (like adding or not adding some ingredients). A great place!!!

    Banh Mi - Combo - $8.25 (extra mayo)
    Tu-Anh N.

    WHEN: Thursday @12:30pm My boss has been raving about this place so one day I agreed to go with him. It's a tiny spot I recall walking by many times--like a food kiosks. So after you order, you step outside and wait. Here's what I had: BANH MI - COMBO - $8.25 This sandwich has all the cold meats with pickled stuff. No cucumbers though, which I had hoped to have. The pickled daikon was cut thick julienne style, which I was sceptic at first but it's actually not bad! I had asked for extra aioli in case this ended up being dry. Unfortunately it looks like mayo--not the kind of fatty spread that's more translucent. This was a straight up white mayo cream. Not a complaint! Just stating a personal preference. There was a good amount of pate and it wasn't until the ends of the sandwich that I taste the sweet soy-like sauce. Oh I had mine cute in half with no jalapeño peppers. I thought it was a very decent sandwich and a hefty one. Sure I may be used to paying $4 for a Banh mi, but I get it--it's downtown SF. If they share $4, this place would be our of business. I really appreciate the service and can see this mom and pops shop are great people. Little gestures like handing over things (receipt and credit cards) with both hands is a great gesture of respect showcasing Vietnamese mannerism. Go you!!! If you want to support local mom and pops shops for some reasonably priced food that's tasty, give this place a try! I know I'm coming back to try other things!

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    Christine V.

    I've finally got myself to visit this quaint lil joint. I ordered #6 along with a Vietnamese iced coffee. Also, I noticed when I ate my sandwich they dropped a complimentary bag of Doritos! Vietnamese Iced Coffee: An in-between an iced coffee and milkshake/frappaccino. It was thicker than usual and definitely a dessert/treat type of drink (yummy but not for the health concious) #6 sandwich: packed with protein and flavorful Overall a hole in the wall spot worthy of visiting for a grab and go meal.

    Dolci favorite Banh Mi - fully loaded with vegetables and 9. BBQ Pork Belly
    Kevin K.

    Fast service, generous size, lots of options and reasonable tip options! There is no seating space so it's take-out only.

    Combo Bahn Mi. $11.75, March 2023

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    Best Banh Mi. Reasonable prices and friendly service. Love coming here!

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    Literally a hole in the wall. Best banh mi I've had in the city. Quick and friendly service too!

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    Was looking for a place for lunch, and found this gem! The sandwiches were delicious! Would highly recommended this place.

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    Good sandwiches , love the owner . She gave me free stuff sometimes cause we are viets and we are tight like that! Come support her!

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    4.7
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    1.0 mi
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    Wow! In a bit of a rush and was in need of something quick as take-out. Pleasantly surprised by the…read moreMafioso. Amazing quality of freshcut meats and a very hefty sandwich. Ordered and walked out in the span of 10 min. Very italian deli with tiramisus and cannolis. Tons of italian snacks and puff pastries, and a convenient location to pickup anything from beers/wines to premade cannoli shells and gelato. One thing to note is you cannot customize the sandwich, not sure about the pizzas, which smelled delicious. They only make speciality sandwiches on their menu, but surely can't go wrong with any of the choices. They're packed with a sizeable amount of meat as well as greens. The half was enough to fill me up and they were kind enough to wrap them separately.

    my friends and I stopped by for sandwiches at limoncello after seeing all the rave about it online…read more there were so many options and we were also excited to see the deli was actually part of a larger italian grocery store and grabbed some italian sodas too! we were a bit disappointed by the sandwiches themselves- for $18, we felt that the proportions were a bit off. it still tasted great and ingredients were high quality, but there was a monstrous amount of meat and lettuce so it was hard to get any of the other flavors. the portions were huge though, which is a plus. overall, the store was very cute, clean, and seemed like it stocked authentic italian ingredients. the service was pretty quick since we just ordered at the counter, and they are all very friendly.

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    Entrance is so cute
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    Siciliano Sandwich and Goodfella Sandwitch
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    4.3
    (2k reviews)
    0.7 mi
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    I wanted to see what the hype was about. What I got was a pretty damn good sandwich, chill staff &…read morenot too long of a wait at all. I got the Carzle and the meats are definitely the star of the show here; the brisket and pastrami were so juicy, smoky and complimented all the veggies great. However, of course, it is incredibly expensive; even sharing a half with a buddy puts you at $15 each after tip/tax. While tasty, it's a little less than expected/underwhelming for that price point. I don't see myself really coming here too often unfortunately, so many other cheaper and just as delicious eats in the city. Seems like this place definitely caters to a certain crowd in the area that are more than happy to make this their daily lunch spot so I don't see that changing any time soon

    If you're in line and near the entrance of the pizza shop, you're at about a 35-40 minute wait. Is…read moreit worth it? YES. I don't even like pastrami and the 49er was delicious. But more than just the sandwich- the owner and all of the employees are incredibly kind and clearly care about their community. I read in another review that they saw the owner usher in a homeless man and I saw a similar act of kindness. The regulars also have a great rapport with the owner and they honestly just give GOOD VIBES. The good vibes must have been contagious because we were behind a Romanian father and his two sons who ended up paying for the older woman in front of them. Def worth the visit if you're in the area!

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    Inside
    Chairman's corner (from left to right): thweethead, RLMB (02/2026)
    Chairman's corner (from left to right): thweethead, RLMB (02/2026)
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    4.3
    (566 reviews)
    3.9 mi
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    This is probably the only place where the sandwiches don't taste like the store's essence…read more I mean, don't get me wrong, a store's essence from any given deli/liquor store definitely adds unique character to the sandwich and sometimes I want that in a sandwich. But when you want a sandwich that only tastes like its ingredients, Irving Subs is the spot. Their Dutch crunch is famous for being fresh and actually crunchy. Their lettuce is shredded but fresh and crispy. The salt content is just enough to bring out the flavors. And the overall composition of their sandwiches are very well proportioned. You're not getting skimped, but you're also not biting into a mouthful of a packet of deli meat. They definitely know what they are doing. Service is good and ambiance is a small humble shop on the corner of 12th Ave.

    Ordered the Nearly Reuben on sliced sourdough, toasted, with house garlicky mayo and brown mustard…read moreon DoorDash. Double pastrami, horseradish, havarti, lettuce, tomatoes, red onions, pickles, and pepperoncini. A lot going on, and it all came together. The horseradish and havarti gave it enough personality to stand apart from a standard pastrami sandwich, and the garlicky mayo tied everything together. The one casualty of DoorDash was sogginess by the time it arrived. That's not a knock on the sandwich, it's just the reality of ordering something like this for delivery. At $14.50 it's a hearty sandwich at a fair price. I'd recommend it, but eat in.

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    The Turkey Bacon Avocado Lettuce Tomato Pure awesome
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    Turkey, avocado, bacon, lettuce, tomato on Gluten free bread. Yummy.
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    Giant's Sub (left) Fratellino (right) with Potato Salad Yum :)
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    Dolores Deluxe

    4.7
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    Dolores Deluxe evolved from a boutique bottle shop into a celebrated deli featuring a highly…read moreacclaimed, eclectic sandwich program. A very hip setting, well stocked with good beer and expertly curated grocery items. Charming and kind employees with wonderful ambience. Limited outdoor seating available . Scores BIG in all areas. Suitable for the Culinary Cognoscente. WOW! Now dats da real deal..... A better SAMWICH is not known to mankind! Insane in the membrane. Insane. My daughter suggested we drive over the bridge from Marin for lunch. She's been raving about it for months. I was a neophyte. Here's what we devoured: VEGAN SANDO #45 caramelized yellow gypsy peppers + fennel, melted sungold tomatoes, saffron rouille + caper salsa verde on acme green onion slab (TOASTED) $16 ------- LADY GIANA caramelized eggplant, basil, mozzarella, fontina charred tomato arrabbiata + garlic potato chips on acme focaccia garlic bread (SERVED HOT) $16.50 ---------- FYI: I selected in my brain my next visit order: GOBHI BRYANT $16.50 generously spiced cauliflower * potato, oaxacan cheese. tomato-tamarind chutney, minted snow peo yogurt raila. fried cashews + curry leaves on ome green onion slab (SERVED HOT) ----------------------------- Certainly the best sandwich I've ever had in my life, and I've been around a few decades. And for dessert, a shared chocolate chip cookie, which was simply divine. Dolores Deluxe location/hours: 3500 22nd St San Francisco, CA 94114 (415) 875-9136 Hours Every day 7:30am-7pm

    I haven't submitted a yelp review in awhile- but this Sandwich at Dolores Deluxe made me…read moreimmediately want to come here and say, 10000/10 Post run meal with a beer on the corner of Dolores...too good

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