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    Cafe Seventy8

    4.3 (203 reviews)
    Closed 6:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    CAFE SEVENTY8 ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for working
    Outdoor seating

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    Rich H.

    My favorite sandwich place within walking distance of my office. I must have walked by dozens of times without ever going in, even just to check out their menu. Again, my loss. Our office ordered sandwiches from them early last year and I realized I had been missing out some very good sandwiches. Since then I have had The Italian, Spicy Soppressata and The Clucker. Every single one of them were good. I know deli sandwiches and have been eating them for 568 years. The good folks at Cafe Seventy8 create art on bread. They are the Ferrari of sandwich makers. My Go-To is The Italian: all Italian meat, cheese and bread. Perfecto. The meats are savory, the cheesy melty and the bread toasty & crunch. Just thinking about it now and my mouth has begun to water. Alore! I should get one today. Check out the pics...

    Tony L.

    I didn't spend much time here, but dropped by becuase it was nearby. I had heard that the "lesbian cafe" had good breakfast sandwiches, so I went with a bagel sandwich with garlic aioli, turkey, bacon, and arugula (?). As a NY native, I was not expecting much from the bagel, and while it wasn't anything to write home about, I was pleasantly surprised at how the sandwich all came together. If I had more mornings in the area, I'd definitely try another sandwich.

    The Clucker
    Laura L.

    This place is such a cute cafe in Bernal Heights. The sandwich prices are extremely reasonable for a good amount of food. I really liked the red pepper Mayo they used in my Clucker sandwich!

    Queer Friendly Space
    Joseph A.

    The street is some what quiet even if it's sandwiched between Mission & San Jose, making it a nice space to grab a morning or midday meal. I stopped in to grab a light light bite (got a Croissant that was fresh and buttery), but I could see myself coming back if just to chill with a coffee, light meal and a book. The cafe has a lot of light & space, with some seating outside making it a comfortable space though my order was Togo. As for Parking ito not impossible, btw if you are here after 11am you might want to also hit up Mitchell's Ice Cream since it's just One Block Way for a scoop or pint :)

    Oat milk latte
    Christine D.

    Cute cafe that smells great walking by. I stopped in for an oat milk latte to go. Barista was friendly and quick. Latte was perfect, and I can't wait to come back to try food or spend time there.

    Sylvia C. F.

    Okay so my first visit here had a lil hiccup that lead to a love I never knew I would have for a sandwich. I ordered a high maintenance turkey sandwich, well because why would I would I make anyones, let alone my own life any easier... I like what I like. Period. And what I got was a Caprese sandwich on dutch crunch. Which they tried to rectify on my next visit but WHY! It was bomb! Okay one compound word that I do not use lightly... MOUTHGASM! Coming from a lesbian, that's a BIIIiiiiiig compliment! Any way, I now make my weekly trips here to Café Seventy8 a weekly stop during my work trip in to the city. Being that I rarely eat at the time I am here (the sando was a one off) I usually order what I call a Double Dirty Mexican Mocha with Almond Milk and Whip.. again I admit to being High Maintenance! Which is their Mexican hot chocolate and I add espresso (like I need more caffeine). Can I tell you the staff and owners here are the absolute sweetest! The atmosphere here, is to sum it up HAPPY. Smiles, hellos and "let me scootch over's" from the patrons. Happy comes from up top right, then trickles down. Cause and effect. Happy fun to be around owners/managers make happy employees. Happy employees make happy food and happy smiles. In turn creating a pool of pleasantness you cannot help but absorb when you walk in yo this beautifully quaint welcoming pet friendly non-judgmental corner café at the corner of 29th and Tiffany.

    Breakfast panini, chai latte
    Alejandra L.

    The food was really good my breakfast panini was good next time I'll skip the mayo no big fan of the mayo with the panini. I think bc was busy morning and the cashier was looking a little rush making all the drinks but my chai latte was no strong flavor. But The service is efficient just 2 guys doing everything! And the ambience I think will be good some music m!

    Just love everything about this place. Yummy foods -nice coffee and wonderful owner

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    A wonderful neighborhood spot, managed by lovely people, that happens to make incredible sandwiches.

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    Great place to stop for a good breakfast sandwich. The staff is polite and helpful. There is enough space to sit and enjoy your meal.

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    Good coffee, reasonable pastries (cinnamon rolls, almond croissants, etc) nice people, and a nice place to sit.

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    Nice little cafe, but the espresso is absolute trash. Tastes burnt and disgusting. Can't even drink it.

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    One of the best breakfast to go in Valencia St. San Francisco! Fast service and it has several options to choose.

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    Banh Mi & Rolls - Combo sandwich

    Banh Mi & Rolls

    3.9(147 reviews)
    1.5 miPortola, Excelsior
    $

    I've been wanting a good Bahn Mi since arriving is SF, and I found this location that's en route to…read morethe SFO Airport. There is only street parking, and inside are two tables with two seats at each of them. The only parking is street-parking, unless you want to risk parking at the Bank across the street. Inside the restaurant you can either order from the employee, or use one of their tablets. PRO-TIP: If you pay with cash, you don't have to pay any additional taxes. The tablet is pretty easy to navigate, and my order was ready in about 7-10 minutes. I ordered the Pork Belly Bahn Mi -- along with the Shrimp Spring Rolls. In the restaurant, you can clearly see them baking their fresh, and making the Spring Rolls and Bahn Mi in front of you. My Bahn Mi was filled -- but seeing some reviews saying they're "stuffed"? Not my experience. I do like that they are not shy with the jalapeños and patě, though! The Shrimp Spring Rolls are served with a side sauce; at first I thought it may have been peanut-based, but the taste is not peanut-forward. The major taste of the sauce is tamarind, which was a welcome surprise. All in all, if you don't want to buy food in the airport and having a craving for Viet Cuisine while cruising San Bruno Ave. -- stop by for a tasty sandwich!

    where else can you eat a banh mi and gamble at the same time?! quirky fun. grab a scratcher from…read moremachine or cashier and scratch before/after (or while) you eat. they bake their own banh mi bread rolls! how did I not realize that before. they have this tall oven in the back (behind their counter) that gets filled with lots of trays of dough and comes out as the roll you know for your sandwiches. wow! I guess im amused because i never watched this in real time until one day i was sitting on the small table eating a pork banh mi and watching them do their thing. that glorious oven doing its thing theyre available to order on doordash as and come pick it up in person or delivery. i always get pick up and the app always shows 30 mins out, sometimes pushing the time out further than quoted, but the app seems to be inaccurate because it's always been ready much earlier than quoted. lemongrass grilled pork sandwich is good. super casual, only 2 small tables. most people grab food and go. most people who sit there use the tables for the ca scratchers because there's scratcher dust on them sometimes you gotta wait for a while for someone to come to the counter. just one hardworking person manning the front so be patient

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    Oxbridge Market - #8 Chicken Delight: Chicken, bacon, sub mozz for habanero jack, grated parm, sriracha, mayo, 1000 island, avocado, sourdough | $13.99

    Oxbridge Market

    4.7(150 reviews)
    1.1 miExcelsior, Portola
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    A neighborhood corner store + deli I've been frequenting for years! A true hidden gem in the city…read more Prices are slightly higher than average, but the sandwiches are hefty and can feed up to 2 people. Deli is on the left upon entering. Order there and grab a bag of chips + a drink from the store to enjoy with your sandwich! No matter what sandwich you choose from their extensive menu, Dutch crunch bread is a must. I like how their Dutch crunch has the perfect amount of crunch (satisfying, while not being too crunchy to the point where the roof of your mouth is scraped up). It's also not overly sweet compared to other Dutch crunch breads I've tried. I usually get either the Cali Club with provolone or the Oxbridge Special (formerly known as 2. Atomic 47 on their old menu; also isn't listed on their current menu board but it's listed on their GrubHub). The Cali Club is almost like an elevated BLTA. Perfect if you want a sandwich that's both hearty and fresh. The Oxbridge Special is mildly spicy and the roast beef in it is savory and juicy. Definitely come by if you're ever in the area!

    Stopped here on our crosstown trail hike and it was the perfect spot for a filling lunch! I had…read moreheard great things about this spot but it still blew me out of the water. We got the buffalo bill sandwich on dutch crunch and it was a virtually perfect sandwich! We got it with no bbq sauce and on dutch crutch. The bread was so fantastic!! We particularly liked the coleslaw addition and the flavor of the roast beef. It was super flavorful and fresh. The sandwich is hearty enough to be shared between two people and the price is decent for what you get! No seating inside since it's a grocery store but we were able to eat it during our walk just fine. The service is very friendly and there wasn't too long of a wait after we ordered.

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    White Palace Liquor Store - Dutch crunch Swiss Oven Toasted Pastrami Sandwich

    White Palace Liquor Store

    4.6(101 reviews)
    1.2 miPortola, Excelsior
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    I've been coming to White Palace for years, and it never misses. These are hands down the best…read moresandwiches in San Francisco -- fresh, flavorful, and consistently delicious. The bread is always soft and fresh, the meats are high quality, and they load each sandwich with care. You can taste the love in every bite. The staff is friendly and efficient, even when there's a line (which there usually is -- and for good reason). Parking can be tricky, but honestly, it's worth circling the block. White Palace is a true SF gem, and I'll keep coming back as long as they're making sandwiches.

    So I've been coming to White Palace for a while, more so when I was younger and went to school…read morenearby, but White Palace had always served exceptional sandwiches. My Colleague stopped by today to grab some for us, and she said the place was busy as usual, folks buying snacks and people ordering sandwiches, but we were waiting to pick her up, and she got in and out within 10-15 minutes with 3 sandwiches! I got the Hot Pastrami on Dutch Crunch with everything and damn, can I say, what a sandwich! It checks off everything you'd want, filling, tasty, good amount of meat and veggies, and just a wholesome corner store deli sandwich! The bread was on point with that extra crunch and yet still being so soft, and the provolone melted right into the meat, and I could enjoy the flavors with every bite! If you're in the area for a sandwich, you can't go wrong at White Palace!

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    White Palace Liquor Store - Turkey, pastrami, provolone with everything, just the bread toasted by itself. Absolutely delicious. Roof of my mouth is still recovering.

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    Turkey, pastrami, provolone with everything, just the bread toasted by itself. Absolutely delicious. Roof of my mouth is still recovering.

    Flour & Water Pasta Shop - Fried chicken sandwich

    Flour & Water Pasta Shop

    4.1(116 reviews)
    1.2 miMission
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    I think this is gonna be a routine weekend spot! Loved everything about it - friendly staff, easy…read morecounter ordering, great menu with all solid food and drink options, plenty of seating in the beautiful dog-friendly covered "courtyard," no wait! Went with the lunch special since I was planning on trying a pasta anyway and was eyeing the cookie and salads. So glad I did, the arugula salad was simple but delicious and fresh, helped break up the heavier sandwich and pasta, and the cookie was an excellent dessert! Calabrian fried chicken sandwich - excellent juicy and crispy chicken, with a little slaw and pepperoncini, and a great Rize Up sesame hoagie roll that really holds it together without getting soggy. Not at all spicy so don't be nervous. Agnolotti dal plin - maybe not my favorite pasta but beautifully made, very flavorful in a savory roast sauce. Glad we tried it. They have quite a beverage selection. This time we shared a tasty yuzu beer. Would probably explore their wines next time. Think bottles are half off before 3:30 which is pretty incredible.

    The Flour & Water Pasta Shop shares the same dining space with Penny Roma and is only open for…read morelunch. The ambiance is nice, the plants and the slightly upscale feel make it a nice place to sit and eat. I stopped in for lunch on a Wednesday and I had my pick of tables. You order at the counter in the pasta shop and seat yourself. They bring out your food but the water and clean up is all self-serve. I got the Salumi sandwich and it was delicious. It was stacked with Italian cold cuts, lettuce, red wine vinegar and pepper relish on a sesame hoagie roll. Very filling and very satisfying! I want to try their other sandwiches but hard to try something else when I know this one is so good.

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