Holy smokes, the sandwiches from Calabria Bros are amazing! Upon walking in I said to myself "yeah this place is going to be good," and boy was I right. Their menu has a wide variety of sandwiches, meats, cheeses and bread. We opted for The Jake and The Uncle Dave; both were ridiculously delicious and HUGE. Do not be alarmed by the $20 price tag because the sandwiches are definitely large enough to share or eat for multiple meals. On top of serving great sandwiches the staff/owner are very friendly, helpful and customer service focused. I really appreciated them taking time to talk through the menus and make recommendations. Calabria Bros has a new fan in me! read more

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Food: 4.0 | Service: 5.0 | Ambiance: 3.75-4.0 CALABRIA BROS deli at 4763 Mission Street is an old-school, nice neighborhood icon for well-constructed, hearty deli sandwiches. You're warmly greeted once you step inside. Regulars know what they want but do take a look their sandwich menu posted above. They take your order right at the front spot when you step in. This is more of a take and go place. First visit here so I tried THE DAN. You can opt to heat it up but I didn't since I was taking it with me while running errands. When I see Porchetta that's what's calling to me! THE DAN - PORCHETTA, Swiss, Mustard, Mayo, Oil, Vinegar, Hot Garlic, Pesto Garlic, Roasted Tomatoes, on Sweet Roll. Excellent, well put together sandwich. I like that the light touches of the Hot Garlic and Pesto Garlic was Not overpowering, and it came together as a well-balanced, huge, filling and tasty sandwich! I might switch out the bread to sourdough or Dutch Crunch next time. But definite yes I'd order again! RED POTATO SALAD - Red potatoes, egg, mayo, celery, parsley. Mild and creamy. I'd order this again. Will be back at CALABRIA BROS when in the neighborhood to try other sandwiches like THE JAKE, THE MIKEY & JESSICA, THE MARK, HOT CALABRESE, and what looks like a group effort sandwich, THE DOUBLE HEADER! Looks like they do catering too! See you there! read more

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Love this place! Tried it out for the first time and the person who helped was extremely nice and welcoming. The place itself was neat and clean and smelled like a classic deli. I love sandwiches and would definitely go back here. The Dan had a lot of flavor and the spread was the cherry on top. I like that you have the option add certain things for free, though I definitely recommend to add the sides I did because it adds a lot to the flavor and made the sandwich a 11 out of 10. read more

Calabria Bros - The Dan with lettuce, pickles, and onions - Caterers Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I absolutely love a good sandwich! My favorite is the one loaded with various meats like Coppa, prosciutto, and salami--the kind that has all of them piled high. The Jake sandwich definitely checks all the boxes. The service here is quick and efficient, making the experience even better. As for the ambiance, it's pretty much what you'd expect from most sandwich shops--cozy and casual. read more

Calabria Bros - The Jake - Caterers Near Me - San Francisco, California

Hands down the best sandwich spot in all of san francisco... Massive sandwiches at a great price made by very nice people.. Deli is very clean and orderly... Every sandwich there is fantastic! read more

What a gem!! This place has great service and a friendly neighborhood vibe. The sandwiches were very generous - enough for two meals. You could tell that they use high quality ingredients assembled with care. All the elements were so well balanced. Everything was great but it was the bread that really did it for me. It had the perfect crunch without being too hard. It was soft but held up to all the toppings. We will definitely be back. read more

The search for the best sandwich in San Francisco is very subjective. Many people have different tastes in the type of sandwiches they enjoy. I also look towards where you get the best sandwiches in San Francisco. I went to Calabria Brothers in the Excelsior and it is one of the best tasting sandwiches in San Francisco. This is the legacy spot to get authentic Italian sandwiches. I say it's better tasting compared it to a local favorite Roxie's on San Jose Avenue in nearby Mission Terrace neighborhood. The portions and flavors make it a great value. They have a few tables to enjoy the many different sandwiches. Come to Calabria Brothers for the sandwiches and I like ordering it with Dutch Crunch and come here for breakfast and for lunch The sandwiches at Calabria Brothers taste better than the surrounding deli neighborhood bunch including Roxie's because Calabria Brothers has better flavor and packs a stronger punch read more

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This cute little store has cut my eye more than once and finally, I was able to grab lunch there. This is quite a good lunch destination you get a lot of sandwich for your dollar so I highly recommend there is a big menu in. There are special sandwiches but I decided to just go for one of my favorites and that is a salami sandwich I chose the peppered salami just to kind of elevate it and I got all the fixings on the sourdough. The staff cordial very nice and quick to prepare my sandwich which was nice as I walked around the store I was able to see the display of food items they have including fresh pasta that's been frozen and also pasta from Italy, which I've been trying to get. Check out was simple and easy tap and pay with a nice clean shop with a lot large variety of Italian cookies and other items and I do highly recommend.. read more

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Grabbed dinner here tonight. The sandwiches are massive! Definitely shareable. I went with the "Dan": Porchetto, Swiss, Mustard, Mayo, OiL, Vinegar, Garlic Spread & Roasted Tomalo on Sweet Roll. I switched the bread out, as dealers choice of the sandwich maker, to sourdough. Was not disappointed. Had a bag of Lime and Pink Pepper potato chips. Great flavor and a different option if taking a side. They have things to buy and take home. Olives. Ice cream. Snacks. Packaged meats. Deli meat. I opted for the Caramel and Balsamic Gelato for a snack at home. Highly recommend. The owner was behind the counter, helpful for the "newbie". Explained the process and what was available. Great little neighborhood deli. If you need a quick meal, you can sit in or take it to go, stop by and check them out. Would be great for a picnic. read more

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I've ordered from Calabria Bros a few times and was never disappointed! The Jake is my go-to sandwich and man do they pack this sandwich well. Usually, half the sandwich is good to hold me for a meal, but the sandwich is so good, it had me coming back for the second half! read more

Delicious hugh sandwich! So tasty! Potato salad to die for. Great service too ready and perfect so quickly!

Had the muffuletta, which is a New Orleans sandwich comprised of a round Sicilian round flat bread stuffed with salami, ham, mortadella, provolone and mozzarella cheese, and a tangy olive sandwich. The sandwich builder put extra meat in my sandwich. Sandwich exceeded my expectations and was delicious. read more

Calabria Bros - Muffuletta stuffed with salami, ham, mortadella, provolone and mozzarella cheese and a tasty olive salad. - Caterers Near Me - San Francisco, California

Sandwich were very good, attentive and helpful throughout my visit. Three separate clerks, thank you . read more

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"The Mark" is top notch and delicious! A great bang for your buck and super quickly made. read more

Calabria Bros - The Mark - Caterers Near Me - San Francisco, California

Can't find a better value and quality under 20$ in the city. Breads and meats are amazing

Such a great place to get sandwiches! I love being able to build my own sandwiches to my liking. Everything tasted amazing and the customer service was phenomenal!! You can also buy some Italian groceries and snacks. Highly recommend to get sandwiches and take to the park. read more

Calabria Bros - BYO Sandwich - Caterers Near Me - San Francisco, California

Great staff, hefty sandwiches and great meats. We had the Mark and the Neil. One on sour dough one on Dutch crunch (definitely get the Dutch crunch!) sandwiches were huge so had my second half for dinner. I think next time I go I will see if I can get my bread slightly toasted. Although I love a cold sandwich I think the bread being warmed up would bring the sandwich to the next level. In addition to sandwiches the also curated a great selection of Italian items. The deli was also very clean and casual. With the radios song becoming an impromptu duet with the cashier. The customer service was top notch! Not only to us but also a dog that was given some thin cut turkey for sitting and being a good boy. Highly recommend if you're looking for a casual lunch spot. read more

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I enjoy coming to this sandwich spot a lot have been coming here since 2013. I always try a new sandwich can say they are all good so far!! I love how they have Italian products. Love how friendly the staff people are.They even have my favorite ice cream. Will continue to recommend this place and will continue to come here.Parking does suck but it is sooo worth it to come and get a sandwich!! read more

Calabria Bros - Caterers Near Me - San Francisco, California

Calabria Bros has the best sandwiches !!! always delicious and satisfying! We often order sandwiches from them for our seniors at the center during special events, and they never disappoint. They are always quick to help, consistently on time, and everyone loves the sandwiches. The quality is excellent, and you can tell they take pride in what they do. If you're buying sandwiches anywhere else, you're not getting the best. Highly recommended! read more

Really good sandwich came from Hayward to try it out and was worth it . The owner really professional and welcoming will be back . Great service and friendly . read more

The sandwiches are on point! Ingredients are wholesome it appears and the portions to price point can't be beat!

Very good sandwiches at Calabria Brothers. I had their pastrami sandwich w/Swiss cheese $13 and a roast beef sandwich w/Swiss cheese $13 both on Dutch crunch bread. The bread wasn't that crunchy. That's a sign that the bread is fresh. I asked for everything and tomatoes were not included. Otherwise, it was great. read more

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My daughter ordered me a sandwich (The Neil) and when I bit into that sandwich I wanted to kidnap the sandwich maker and marry them!! I'm not kidding! The sandwich was magnificent-tasty and just delicious!! I highly recommend Calabria Bros. especially to those who love a great sandwich. This place makes masterpieces! read more

I was in the area and craving a sandwich so decided to check out Calabria Bros. Firstly, everyone working here was so warm and welcoming. I ordered the Mark on dutch crunch. I am still dreaming of this sandwich, the meats were so delicious and the fresh mozzarella in a sandwich is unmatched. I can't wait to come back and try more items. read more

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Humongous mortadella prosciutto sandwich! So good! Service was great and Sal was awesome to chat with while preparing our sandwich! read more

Calabria Bros - The Mark sandwich - Caterers Near Me - San Francisco, California

Go to sandwich spot in the neighborhood! Always fresh and taste good. Their garlic spread is a must

Haven't been to many delis as remarkably good with shelves full of Italian seasonings, spices, canned goods, condiments and even gelatos like this place. It's basically a delicatessen and market in one and located in the heart of the Excelsior. The Dan is my go-to and though there are tables located at the rear so that one may tear thru the butcher paper and dive straight in, I typically opt to take out and enjoy in my car or at home. It's their porchetta offering with melted swiss cheese (if heated), vinegar, mustard, hot garlic, pesto garlic, lusciously roasted tomatoes & mayo on a sweet roll or whatever type of bread they have left and it can feed me for an entire day. One may order it cold or heated. The bread tastes newly baked and the hot + pesto garlic spreads perfectly complement the tangy sourness of the vinegar, which ideally cuts through the richness of the cheese and porchetta, while the roasted tomatoes are the cherry on top. The subtle spiciness on the back end of each bite was a bit of a pleasant surprise. Though I'm nowhere near this place, I make it a point to stop by every so often and pick up this work of art of a sandwich. Parking can be somewhat difficult especially in the early afternoons/lunch rush. maybe one of these days, i'll venture out and try a different sandwich on their menu. read more

Calabria Bros - I'm a stan of this Dan (sandwich). - Caterers Near Me - San Francisco, California

Absolutely the BEST sandwich shop in San Francisco! I had a mortadella, ham, and swiss on a roll. It was out of this world. The owners take pride in making each sandwich. Tons of Italian products: Olive oil, pasta, sauces, etc. Mike the owner is the friendliest ever . read more

The sammies are super fresh, massive and will keep you full all day long! They have an extensive sammie menu with something for everyone. Cute Italian market and deli has been around a while and there's good reason for it; quality, super freshness and made by sammie savants! They are the top sammie professionals around! I've had sammies here a few times and I keep going back for the Uncle Dave. Layers and layers of sammich lovin' in every bite! The meats are top quality freshness not over processed; thinly sliced and delicately placed on your choice of roll. My fav bread is the sweet roll. You also can get any sammie hot or cold. For the Uncle Dave, I prefer cold. Mayo, mustard, lettuce, tomato, thin sliced red onions all perfectly piled on you fav bread roll and sliced, then wrapped up in the cute red and white picnic tablecloth looking paper and traditional white paper cover wrap. Note about the mayo, not typical mayo. It's super creamy and I have a sneaking suspicion it's homemade. Oh it is awesome! They have a garlic spread they put on each sammie but I opt out, me and garlic spreads do not mix well but peeps love it I hear. I can only eat half for lunch then the other half for dinner it's so filling and delicious! One of my all time fav sammie deli markets. These sammie makers know there stuff here! Please stop by or they're also on the delivery apps. These family folks are serving these sammies with love. Definitely on my fav sammie list. Give them a try! read more

Calabria Bros - Uncle Dave the best! - Caterers Near Me - San Francisco, California

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First time ever trying out this spot and they have a huge selection of meats and cheese! I got a Turkey on sourdough and I thought it was very delicious and decent sized. I would come back and try out their different meats and bread as well. read more

Calabria Bros - Turkey on sour dough - Caterers Near Me - San Francisco, California

Been coming here for years and never disappointed. Always fire sandwiches! First time I ate inside and their customer service is great. Also so many Italian items to purchase. read more

I love beef Bologna and one of the few deli's that still carry it. The rolls are large and delicious. I am looking forward to try other lunch meat and their other side dishes. read more

Great old school delicatessen that also socks Italian delicacies. They have a very helpful and friendly staff and everything they put out is great. read more

One of the greats in SF!Love this place and the folk there make it an absolute must every time I come back to my hometown especially because these joints are far and few from when I grew up read more

Great place to pick up everything you need for a fantastic picnic. Good sandwiches, cheeses, meats etc. Also great for Italian dinner supplies ;) Everyone who works there is friendly (especially to regulars). They handle "who's next" issues with grace. Just a solid spot to pick up what you need. read more

Calabria Bros is a solid Italian deli in Excelsior. I came here this week for the first time. I hadn't eaten in this location since is was Sorrento's deli way back when. Back then a sandwich consisted of meat, condiment, and bread. Fast forward to 2022 and Calabria Bros sandwiches are more standard, meat, lettuce, onions, garlic spread, Mayo, and choice of sourdough/Dutch etc. The store itself has a large selection of wine, pastas, and other Italian food products. But we came just for the sandwiches, so we ordered four sandwiches: A vegetarian, pastrami, turkey, and the Mikey & Jessica. All had a good ratio of meat and other ingredients. The guys making the sandwiches are friendly and provided great customer service. Is Calabria Bros the best deli? No. But they are a solid choice and you won't be disappointed eating a sandwich here. read more

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Finally got to check this place off of my list. Food regret 1000% cuz this was the best sandwich I've had in a very long time! It's on Mission so the parking is a nightmare but damnnnn the sandwiches are legit. It's all about the balance and ratios for me. I used to work in the deli dept at a grocery store when I was younger and hated seeing ppl just throwing ingredients onto a poorly cut roll without any care. Not here. The bread (sweet roll in this case) is evenly cut, just crusty enough to give a crispy texture without the "Captain Crunch" effect of prison shanking the roof of your mouth as you're chewing. Just enough doughiness to soak up the sauces/oil and vinegar but not too much bread that you can't taste the other ingredients. The Dan has thinly sliced porchetta which I ordered hot. Thinly sliced is a non negotiable when it comes to a good sandwich. There was the perfect amount of meat and cheese that were perfectly complimented by the sun dried tomato spread, mayo/mustard, lettuce, and pickles. Easy to eat like a Cubana or other pressed sandwich without having to unhinge your jaw. Super juicy and a bit messy to eat but good food is supposed to be a bit messy. I'm super impressed and the shop's vibe brought me back to Boston's North End with the hanging deli meats and the slight funk of wheels of Parmesan cheese and curing salamis/prosciutto. The two guys making the sandwiches were super helpful and polite. I'm definitely coming back to try some of the other sandwiches on the menu, you can customize a sandwich or create your own as well. read more

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Always in pursuit of a good Italian sandwich and this place caught me by surprise. Was just heading to a kid's birthday in McLaren Park and needed to pick something up quick and easy for my family so naturally a sandwich spot was ideal. Calabria Bros was a lovely find - an old school Italian market with a sandwich counter that cranks out the real deal. Service was quick and efficient with good suggestions. The shelves were full of all sorts of interesting sweet and salty Italian imports that were great to peruse while waiting for the sandwich order to be done. The drink fridges were also filled with an excellent variety of standards and imported drinks. Pretty great secret spot for anyone in the area or passing through. Definitely recommended. read more

Had to try this place given the high Yelp rating and found out firsthand that it deserves it. Hot Calabrese - 5/5. Calabrese Salame, Hot Coppa, Pepper Jack, Hot Garlic Spread, on Ciabatta Roll. First thing I noticed was the size. This has to be the largest sandwich I can remember, about 2x of what I needed to eat. Once I bit into it I really enjoyed the fresh and quality ingredients. Everything went together really well. I could only get through 3/4's of it before I called "Uncle". It got the best of me, but I got the best of it too... read more

Italian American delis are some of my favorite places, and a very classic San Francisco-type of local business. I am still mourning the 2019 loss of the Lucca Ravioli Co. on Valencia Street. In 2021, I have been attempting to regularly eat at different delis trying to find my favorite sandwich in SF during COVID-19. The city is full of delis and I still have more SF sandwiches to try - but thus far, Calabria Bros has been my standout choice as one of the best. They use real and local sourdough, they have legit sliced deli turkey, good cheeses, so many creative topping options including two types of garlic sauce, and a diversity of pickles. These sandwiches are easily two meals in size if you get it on a roll. Our small, locally owned businesses need support now, more than ever. read more

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