What a cool shop. You can get sandwiches, order from outside window. Make a charcuterie plate. Try cheese samples. Browse the grocery for cool and unique pastas and chocolates, all kinds of treats to eat. Tables outside to enjoy the air and sun read more

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Prepare your wallet! They have so many delicious cheeses. You can easily walk away with $50 worth of cheese. They have samples throughout the store. They have a good selection of wine, olive oil, pasta, sauces, canned fish, etc. They also have a deli for ordering sliced meat and sandwiches. The staff are very knowledgeable so definitely ask them for recommendations. read more

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We LOVE cheese plus. My husband and I are here all the time for their sandwiches, cheeses, deli meats, chocolate, balsamic, and more. You really can't go wrong. It's pricy, but high quality every time. Service can be a bit slow. But it's understandable considering how busy they are. The store itself is so lovely, easy to navigate and full of treasure. Even a few souvenirs! The employees are incredibly helpful. The vibe is casual, but upscale. read more

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Aldin helped me put together a fabulous gift for a friend's birthday - simply perfect. It was just what I asked for. I'll be back!

Fantastic sandwiches! We also got the charcuterie to go which was fun! Friendly service and the cheese lady was very helpful when picking the cheeses! read more

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My brother told me that we had to get sandwiches at Cheese Plus and that the Funky Chicken is the best sandwich he's ever had. So expectations were high! Fortunately Cheese Plus blew it out of the park. We split a Funky Chicken and a Willie Brown Bird and both were amazing. The Funky Chicken is super creamy and savory and the aioli perfectly balances the creaminess. I would agree that it is the best sandwich I've ever had! The Willie Brown Bird is an awesome sandwich too and I was amazed at how many toppings were inside. It truly feels like each ingredient is specifically chosen to create a masterpiece of a sandwich. I'd definitely come back here again in the future and will be dreaming of these sandwiches until my return. read more

Cheese Plus - The Funky Chicken (PLU 183) - Cheese Shops Near Me - San Francisco, California

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This updated review is only for their sandwiches. I really do still love their cheese shop, but really just didn't care for their sandwich shop. We walked by last weekend while heading to Bi-Rite, and there were several people eating sandwiches here, and they all looked like happy customers with delicious looking sandwiches! The pictures on Yelp looked great, and we've always been big fans of Cheese Plus. Finally we gave it a go. I tried the Chrissy Fields sandwich (Oven Roasted Turkey, Bacon, Provolone, Fresh Tomato, Arugula & Housemade Roasted Tomato Aioli served on Soft Baguette), which I thought was a decently average sandwich, nothing horrible, definitely edible, but nothing exciting or mind blowing. I also prefer my sandwiches to be toasted - perhaps I should have asked? Not sure if that was even an option. I just really get bummed out when I eat regular bread with a sandwich - I feel like the bread must be toasted. My husband got the North Beach (Niman Ranch Smoked Ham, Pistachio Mortadella, Genoa Salame, Provolone, Sweet Peppadew Peppers, Leaf Lettuce, Fresh Tomato, Mayo & Spicy Dijon Mustard. Served on Focaccia), which he also thought was decent, although not his favorite sandwich. We also got a bowl of the chili and beans with cheese and onion, which was decent too. The ambiance here could be fun, and looks fun, but wasn't fun for me. It's an open parklet seating, which is first come first serve, and it was quite packed when we went right before noon on a Saturday. We were lucky to snag the last table. All the tables are tiny, and the chairs were uncomfortable metal patio type ones that kind of hurt to sit on. There was also barely any room to put other stuff, which could be annoying like in my situation where we had a baby plus diaper bag. Also half the seats were in the sun, the other half were shaded - could be annoying given your preference of sitting in the sun or wanting shade. It was also somewhat windy today, and thus everything, all the wrappers, receipt, napkins, were flying all over the place. Sigh. I think maybe perhaps I'm just becoming that old person that's starting to get so particular and irritated about things. But I can't help but think about all the other meals we could have enjoyed on a Saturday for lunch. I'm glad to have tried the Cheese Plus sandwich shop, but I won't be dining here again. read more

Cheese Plus - North Beach (PLU 111) - Cheese Shops Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Whatever you do, don't order bacon in your sandwich it will be soggy and undercooked :(( read more

Cheese Plus - Undercooked bacon - Cheese Shops Near Me - San Francisco, California

Cheese Plus is a local staple, with both a store for everything you would need for charcuterie-like arrangements (for when you have more time to prepare it instead of grabbing a pre-made one from Costco... or just really like the people you're hosting) and it's also a fantastic sandwich shop, all in one. Also a great place to bring friends to so they can grab/make their own sandwiches before heading ot whatever picnic area you decided on. Staff here is always friendly and they do get busy sometimes, but the food is well priced and fresh every time. You can't go wrong with the sandwiches here and it's one of my top 5 sandwich spots in San Francisco. Interior is like a cramped convenience store, but has a small butcher and huge amount cheeses. Modest wine and misc things to go with everything. I went during their 20th anniversary celebration and got the caprese sandwich. Excellent layering of tomatoes, cheese, and the perfect amount of oil: enough that you have some moisture in the sandwich but not enough that it runs out into the wrapper or leaks on your hands. read more

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One of the best things about living on Russian Hill. Yummy sandwiches, great cheeses and charcuterie. I e had wonderful referrals from the wine expert. Unusual and well priced wines from all over. Can't say enough about this neighbor treasure. read more

It's criminal that I've lived in the area for years and a random lunch break is what warranted my first trip to Cheese Plus. I ordered a Funky Chicken sandwich, without bacon, they kindly subbed with more chicken and I also ordered a black and white cookie on the side. I couldn't get enough and Cheese Plus has gained another neighborhood regular, I look forward to trying more of the menu on my next visit. read more

Cheese Plus - Black & White Cookie - Cheese Shops Near Me - San Francisco, California

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This is a unique corner market with a fantastic selection of specialty items. I could shop here all the time. They're friendly and honest. It's just that the deli is pricey. Salads and sides are really more than they're worth and not delicious. read more

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There is a place which has lots of cheese available in the Polk Gulch of San Francisco .Cheese Plus has lots of varieties of cheese and also a descent selection of wine to pair with the cheese. There is also a deli which offers lots of different sandwiches with many different cheese selections. There is also an outdoor cafe which offers coffee , expressos, and lattes. Cheese Plus is a cheese must if you want to add cheese to your wine in SF. This is a place where they have great cheese to grate A place to assemble your own customized cheese plate read more

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This is my grandma and I's favorite store. The cheeses are fun to sample and there are a ton of cool foods to check out. The deli meats are quality stuff and their sandwiches here are huge and filling. We love cheese plus! read more

I've been coming here for lunch for about five years, and today was easily the worst experience I've ever had. I ordered a simple sandwich and a coffee--nothing complicated. When my coffee came, I politely asked for a little honey on the side. The staff member told me it would cost $0.85 just for honey with my coffee, which already felt ridiculous. Then it got worse. I asked if the sauce for my sandwich could be put on the side, and they said they would charge me extra for that too. At that point it felt like they were trying to charge for every tiny thing. What makes it even more frustrating is that I had already left a $5 tip, expecting at least basic courtesy. Instead, the interaction felt petty and unfriendly over something as small as honey and sandwich sauce. I ended up asking for a refund rather than dealing with the constant up-charges. After five years of coming here regularly for lunch, it's really disappointing to be treated this way. Nickel-and-diming customers while providing poor service is not a good look. I won't be coming back. read more

Cheese Plus - asked for a refund - Cheese Shops Near Me - San Francisco, California

Review #859 Posted on 2.17.25 We came to Cheese Plus after dinner on Saturday 15th while in town for Valentine's weekend in the City. This spot is located near the corner of Pacific/Polk St. They've got a ton of take home items inside, and an Expresso/sandwich shop/window outside with places to eat as well. The sandwiches look phenomenal, next time I come to this area I'll grab a sandwich to go, along with some cheese, & jelly to go. read more

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Some of my favorite sandwiches in SF! I also recommend the tiramisu cold brew. They offer grab-and-go food and unique, well-curated cheeses, chocolates, and other cooking ingredients. This is a great neighborhood hub that hosts local artisans and creators. I found some great gifts at their Artisan food festival. Staff is very thoughtful, helpful, and kind. I always find something when I go in! read more

Cheese Plus - Exterior - Cheese Shops Near Me - San Francisco, California

This colorful corner cheese shop caught my eye. Once inside, you'll see all kinds of specialty foods from cheeses to jams to a great selections of wines, even Asian-inspired beef jerkeys. I bought a bottle of Lucky Dog chili sauce for my friends abroad to spice them up. This place has samples of cheese and spreads worth tasting, because they're delicious. Staff here are eager to help. From the outside, you can order sandwiches, eating al fresco, while watching people and pigeons go by. read more

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This is the ultimate one-stop shop for sandwiches, charcuterie boards, and picnic neccesities! My go-to is the Willie Brown Bird sandwich. Each bite is a yummy mix of savory (duck), salty (provolone), sweet (fig chutney and tomato), peppery (arugula), acidic (pickled onions) and crunch (grilled bread.)  Although the sandwich seems to have gotten smaller, it still hits the spot every time. Definitely worth the 10 to 20 minute wait. Their customer service never disappoints. Workers are always relaxed and friendly. They once forgot the duck in my sandwich, and happily remade an entirely new one for me, free of charge.  You can find this little corner deli market in the charming neighborhood of Russian Hill. Will be back soon! read more

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Great selection of pastas, cheeses, and healthy eating options. I love how their products are focused on supporting local vendors as well as international foods. The staff is friendly and the market is welcoming. read more

Cheese plus fun shop w/ all the good stuff Chef Gustavo's Guacamole Muy delicioso I'm going to try not to eat it all in one sitting. It has the right amount of heat and love the onions & cilantro Also got Willie brown sandwich...wow it is good though pricey for a sandwich ...more meat & arugula would be nice Thank you read more

Cheese Plus - Chef Gustavo's Guacamole delicioso! - Cheese Shops Near Me - San Francisco, California

Well I'll be damned, a top tier sandwich spot has been under my nose this whole time. This is just proof it's hard to eat all the sandwiches. But I swear I'm gonna try. Cheese plus is making a statement about the sandwich game. Let me tell you more... We live in a sandwich society that is enamored with meats, sauces and portions. I've said it before about bread. Bread is an underrated way to elevate your sandwich in a way that is often overlooked. BUT, I did not think about cheese being able to elevate a sandwich to such lofty heights like cheese plus has done here. We are talking about an embarrassing amount of protein here but I won't hold it against them. The brie, the spread, the chicken and the bacon was like a tasty symphony in my mouth. Everything was connected here. You could tell these ingredients always wanted to be friends. The cheese on this funky chicken was a real power move and it paid off. An even more power-ish move is that I took my other half home and put it in the air fryer. Omg, it was even better. I want to continue to try all of their sandwiches but we are off to a great start. Can you throw a little extra meat on here for your guy next time? Other than that tremendous work. See you soon. (4.7 Stars) read more

Cheese Plus - The Funky Chicken (PLU 183) - Cheese Shops Near Me - San Francisco, California

Always delicious and a good experience. I used to go here when I lived locally and the quality was consistent.

cute little outdoor sandwhich eatery on van ness with punchy and well balanced flavors!!! the funky chicken sandwhich was a masterpiece. everything blended together so wonderfully to create a new, delicious flavor together. the vegan curry bomb had super punchy curry that was balanced nicely with cucumber, cilantro, pickled jalapeno, and cabbage. I just wish the curry wasnt as strong, and that they put more of it on the sandwhich. definitely coming here again to try the rest of the sandwhiches!!!! read more

Cheese Plus - Vegan Curry Bomb (PLU 117) - Cheese Shops Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I ordered a vanilla spice latte with 2 extra shots. First off I couldn't taste the vanilla or the strength of the extra shots. Secondly the cup was really small. I can barely dip my hand around it. The service felt rushed. I couldn't ask questions or really look at the menu. The cashier was moving really fast. They were not friendly,helpful, or attentive. The was no ambiance because it was a walk up window. read more

Cheese Plus - Reciept - Cheese Shops Near Me - San Francisco, California

Advertised the 20th anniversary of the cheese shop on Polk ...also gifts and gourmet items ..got mustard ...caprese small ..bread ...sell sandwiches ...interesting cheese specialty ..I wouldn't know how to cook it ..French or Swiss ..old Swiss cheese haha read more

Ok so #cheese Plus is one of my #neighborhood favorites. It's not cheap but nothing is in SF.. so it's how I treat myself when I need some self love on a Saturday. I especially like it when it's quiet there. The friendliness of the staff has never been something to write home about but the #sandwhiches are good. After lunch I go do my nails across the street and then return here to buy myself flowers in their store. Check it out, if you have not lowest cost is $18.. read more

Cheese Plus - Outside - Cheese Shops Near Me - San Francisco, California

Original and lovely. Nice outdoor seating to drink your coffee in the morning. They also support lunch sandwiches as well as offer a nice market inside. Great service and 10/10 experience. read more

Cheese Plus - Cheese Pluffin - Cheese Shops Near Me - San Francisco, California

Cheese Plus knows how to celebrate! For their 20th anniversary, the gourmet food store threw a block party with tons of vendors offering free samples--everything from cheeses, jams, jerky, and even caviar! The event also made for a good opportunity to try their deli sandwich counter, and going for something unusual, I ordered Tony's Vegan Cousin, which came with Prime Roots vegan, koji-based smoked turkey and pepperoni, along with lots of veggies including avocado, cucumbers, peppadews, dill pickles, pickled jalapeños, Roma tomatoes, and arugula, along with mustard and miso-tahini sauce. This was a flavor fest of a sandwich with fresh, crunchy veggies, smokey fake meat, and delicious bread (I got the Acme rosemary focaccia). The only thing that was missing from this sandwich was vegan cheese! Inside, the huge selection included all sorts of gourmet products (too many to name) and friendly staff, making for a cool local business! read more

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The funky chicken sandwich was to die for literally. Would strongly recommend the sandwich for the taste and the atmosphere was perfect. read more

Cheese Plus - The Funky Chicken (PLU 183) - Cheese Shops Near Me - San Francisco, California

Today was an artisan tasting at Cheese Plus. It brought makers/artisans, food distributors and brand managers face-to-face with customers. There were samples of Salumi, many cheeses, condiments and olive oils on outside tables. Taste then shop! What a great idea. But then the owner Ray wants to bring that old world feel where consumers get to ask makers & reps questions. This event makes our neighborhood really cosy. read more

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My online order apparently got lost but they did locate it and I only had to wait for a few minutes until they made my order

Cheese Plus was absolutely delicious! I had the funky chicken with no cheese (ikik perks of being lactose intolerant) and it's one of the best sandwiches I've had! The wait time was about ~20min which is relatively fast for the city and it's absolutely worth the wait! There was also a lot of sitting available for a Sunday afternoon. All 11 of us were able to sit! The strawberry lemonade was soo fresh and refreshing and paired really well with the sandwiches. Can't wait to go back! read more

Cheese Plus - Strawberry Lemonade - Cheese Shops Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I like this place, offering culinary delights from various perspectives. One might consider it an elegant corner market. otherwise, a surpassing venue of various boutique producers of food stuffs. The cheese section is exceptional, but most are out of my price range. I have a set top limit for all cheese. While it limits me I find it outrageous how ALL purveyors of cheese charge such outrageous prices! Why not price it to move it?!? A pet rant... I don't like their arcane ordering procedure: I'm in the store and I cannot order a sandie while standing right in front to those who are preparing the sandwiches. probably, for decades: how I prefer it was the standard, the norm. To have to walk outside and order the sandwich is ridiculous. If I were to sit outside it would be a convenience: 6 of one... Prices are otherwise not outrageous. read more

I always walked past this place but never realized they sold sandwiches! You can walk up to the side to order sandwiches, coffee, baked goods. Such a nice quick, casual lunch or breakfast spot. They do have outside seating around the side of the store, it can get quite packed but people do move in and out pretty often. The portions of the sandwich were pretty big, this one lasted me two meals. Ended up getting the firecracker sandwich, but everything is extremely customizable. I loved the kick the sandwich had, good balance of ingredients, sauce, to bread ratio. Would absolutely come back and grab some sandwiches to go for a picnic potentially. They also sell pre-made charcuterie boards in the store inside. read more

Cheese Plus - THE FIRECRACKER (PLU 119) - Cheese Shops Near Me - San Francisco, California

O.M.G! I'll take one of everything please! Amazing selection of cured meats, incredible cheese, olives, jams and jellies and pasta and even ready made lunches. Cookies from Germany, chocolates that look like art, lots of wine and just unique items you won't find anywhere else unless you travel to Europe. I could live here and never need to leave. If I still lived in the city this would be my weekly go -to. Great gift items as well! Sweet staff. And they make sandwiches too! read more

I love cheese, so I was so excited to hear about this little cheese shop that also sells sandwiches. Came here with a friend on a Saturday around 12:30 and it wasn't super crowded but still very lively! Most of the tables outside were filled but the line to order wasn't super long. After ordering, we received our sandwiches within 10-15 minutes so it's a pretty quick turnaround! The outside vibe is very airy and casual, and you just order at an outdoor storefront. My friend got the Crissy Field sandwich grilled (you can get the cold sandwiches grilled!) and I got the Potrero Hill -- it has pastrami, pickles, cheddar, tomato, pickled onion, chipotle aioli, on dutch crunch bread. Sooo savory and saucy and deliciously spicy. Definitely not lacking on flavor. And the bread here is so spectacular! I can never get tired of it. Would highly recommend if you like pickle flavor!! I also love that the sandwiches here are super customizable -- you can even customize what bread you want, for example. Each sandwich is around $15-16 but it's a really big portion so it could last you two meals if you aren't super hungry. Will definitely be back soon to try other items on their menu! read more

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This place would be one of the first places I splurged at if I won the lottery. It's packed full of things that just look incredible. I've eaten breakfast here and dinner both were great. The only thing I didn't like was how they treated a starving homeless guy who was hanging out front. Even when I bought the guy an expensive meal and tipped them heavy they still were unkind to the man who was already at a low point. I know it's not easy to deal with it all the time but, he was my guest and he wasn't rude, loud or even begging. Just very dirty and very hungry. My hopes is they open their hearts to people in this situation and try to help lift them up rather than treat them poorly. I def recommend this gem, if you can't find something on the menu you don't want then you just don't like food read more

It's weird that you can't order a sandwich or even SEE the menu at the deli counter. All sandwiches must be ordered from the outside window. But there's only a limited selection of chips and drinks there. Weird. But you''ll want to browse the inside for sure because it's pretty epic. I got the burrata bomb sandwich and would not get it again. Did not finish it. Discovered that I am not as much a fan of burrata as I thought. Found it messy and it overwhelmed the prosciutto. I'll know better next time. I'd had a sandwich from there before, but someone else had ordered it. I enjoyed that one a lot. Will go back. The burrata bomb is one of their most popular so it was just a matter of not being something I enjoyed. read more

I haven't been in their actual store but the outdoor Sidewalk Cafe is a great place to grab a quick bite and a yummy sandwich! I was going to a pottery studio a few doors down from this place so when the sidewalk cafe was open I'd stop by to grab a sandwich and coffee. All their sandwiches sound good I always have a hard time choosing. Their chai latte is very good as well! Friendly staff and cute storefront. They also give you stamp cards for sandwiches and drinks (separate) which is cool! There are a few tables and benches right in front so you can sit and enjoy your food. Watch out for the birds though as they are fearless (and don't leave trash for them!) read more

Cheese Plus - North Beach (PLU 111) - Cheese Shops Near Me - San Francisco, California

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