Killing some time before dinner, stopped in for Happy hour at this supposedly legendary place…read more From ths outside, it didnt look like much, in fact it had Dive written all over it. I was pleasantly suprised walking in, as I was greeted with a Warm, cozy rusticly decorated place full of charm . Immediately through the door to the right was a hof-brau manned by a gentleman ready to serve up whatever culinary delight you wanted to try. The place was peppered with tables, occupied by what appeared to be a heavy presence of regulars. Took a spot at the bar, and ordered a beer and a shot while my sister got a manhatten. Prices for happy hour were well within reason and the pour for the bourbon was quite generous. The barkeep was gregarious and engaging . I want to go back for sure and try the hof-brau. It gave me a similar vibe like the old sams in sacramento.

A San Francisco classic!…read more Had the pleasure to be in the neighborhood looking for a bite, and got quick nods of agreement when I suggested we hit Tommy's Joynt! I've been coming here for over 30 years, but I know this place has probably been there for at least that long before I made my way through its doors! We all ordered slim plates, which is a nice option, as the provide lighter meals for a lower price. For $14.50 I got Prime Rib (I think they call it round steak), mashed potatoes, a salad, a roll, and a side of beans. They offer a wide range of other options, including rotating nighttly specials. The guys at the counter are awesome, and are eager to serve you up a tasty plate, just how you want it! Everything is perfectly serviceable. Drinks are available on the other side of the room, and they have a great selection of beer and liquor (and I expect wines as well). I had a Ukrainian beer with my steak, and it hit the spot! Service at the bar is also quite good. I didn't have an Irish Coffee, since they didn't have fresh coffee made and we were in a bit of a time crunch, but I recall those being a treat as well. Huge helpings of tasty food at a reasonable price, and service with a smile makes this a heartwarming bit of San Francisco's classic dining. Give them a try for food, or just come in and have a drink - folks around here seem to be friendlier than most - maybe it's just getting good food at a great price!

Located on the second floor of the old building. I was hungry and when I found out that there was a…read morecafeteria I decided to check it out. After COVID, it's only take out. They are open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Menu changes daily. Make sure to check the hours of operation. I went on a Wednesday for dinner and they had Mongolian beef or veggies with tofu. The sides that were available were jasmine rice or string beans. I chose the Mongolian beef for 3.75$, tofu veggie for 2.75$ and veggie sides for 1.xx$ the taste was decent for hospital cafeteria food. Exceeded my expectation. I will go back for lunch and breakfast to see what they offer. In my opinion, it's good value when you are stuck at the hospital.

Love the SFGH Cafeteria! For hospital food, it is one of the best! Most affordable, nutritious, and…read moretasty meals you will find in San Francisco! For example, yesterday I had a cup of West African peanut soup with collard greens, sweet potatoes, and carrots, a cup of brown rice, and stir fry tofu with red and green bell peppers, onions, and broccoli for under $8. I had plenty of leftovers for two meals. Definitely hit this place up if you are visiting a friend or loved one in the hospital.

My family and I stopped in for the first time on our way out for the day to run errands last week…read more The ambiance is very welcoming and offers modern, new age cafeteria vibes. We had Smish Smash burger and the service and food were great. A nice new addition on Market St for lunch or a quick bite with a great variety of options.

This is the saddest food hall I've ever been to…read more We came to eat noodles or swedish meatballs. Noodle shop was gone. Swedish meatballs closed up early! We did not stay for other offerings. Otherwise, it has a very cool vibe and feels hip. If only there were more places available.

I mean, I am stuck here until 3, and I had both breakfast and lunch here at this federal building…read morecafeteria, so I may as well write a review. Either that, or more youtube. The breakfast was not bad. They had an egg and cheese sandwich on their menu (no picture), and it was relatively inexpensive. When I asked is it scrambled, the cook said she could cook it anyway I wanted. She quickly scrambled some eggs, toasted the muffin, and breakfast was had. Simple, inexpensive, to the point....not bad. Lunch was a double cheeseburger. The same cooks, but now more of them due to the "lunch rush." Again, the cooks are very friendly. They are prompt, take special orders, and run it with the efficiency of a busy greasy spoon. The double cheeseburger was basic, I could say "nothing special," but again for a Federal Building cafeteria, the burgers actually tasted like.....beef (rare for quick service places, so credit on them). The fries were thinner (I prefer thick), but each order of fries is literally fried to order, so they were hot and crispy. Overall, the prices, considering we're in San Francisco and stranded here due to whatever brings us here, are fairly reasonable. The cashier at lunch ahd a little attitude, but the breakfast cashier was very sweet. If you are stranded here or don't want to go through the ID and x-ray check line again, then it is not bad for breakfast/lunch to hang around.

I was a captive in the building for 3 weeks of jury duty. I alternated bringing my own lunch with…read moreeating at the cafe. Considering that there isn't much of an alternative for places to eat in a short break, the cafe exceeded my expectations. The food was good and very reasonably priced. The sandwiches were large. The daily special was usually a hot sandwich and fries for about $10. They made the sandwiches to order quickly. There was plenty of seating.

This is a legendary diner in San Francisco's Tenderloin. The last one left in the area, so I had to…read morestop by. I ordered the Monday Pot Roast Special, they have other options as well. I liked how the dish came with a soup and salad too. The plate was a great portion size and the side of toast was a nice touch. This was a hearty meal and I was impressed by the price all under $20! They also serve breakfast all day. Great service overall, you can tell they love what they do. Lafayette Coffee shop is a solid spot for the community.

Was in the neighborhood, could resist a cheap breakfast all I want is one pancake, Sunnyside egg,…read moreand sausages. No bread which was find by me. Bi was getting full any way. The grand total before tip $10.50! Made my morning! Simple and done right!

We came for the Summer in 42 Plates menu, a modern take on a summer BBQ. Considering that over 80%…read moreof the dishes were excellent - a better strike rate than most fine dining restaurants - the meal was such a fun, delicious experience worthy of a big celebration. Each of the 40-some bites was made with precision and care , and with so many plates in the 2.5 hour meal, you're never bored and definitely will be super full so come with an empty stomach. This was our second time at Merchant Roots but the first was in 2019 when they first opened, so really glad to see their lovely new space and how dedicated they are to the experience. They only take 12 guests per seating so you feel very welcome and special. Highly recommend!

value wise probably not worth it since the ingredients seem pretty simple and many of dishes were…read moremisses for us (for example the whole savories section was a little too out there for our tastes) but we had 42 plates of food, most of which were good (wild!) i loved that the theme was so fun, and the effort the team put into a new theme every season is amazing (they even made a custom dish out of avocado for the avocado corn dog!!) i lovedddd the charred kale, i will be learning how to make that for myself in the future! and the cornbread was also a standout. worth it for the creativity- it's a ton of effort for the team to be so inventive every season, so huge kudos.

Great flavors, attentive service, thoughtful staff, and wonderful energy! Love, love, love, a Mano!read more

This continues to be one of my favorite spots in San Francisco. I love the vibe in Hayes Valley,…read morejust the people watching is worth the experience but a Mano tops that with excellent, not overly fussy pastas. The ravioli was perfect and ricotta meatballs the perfect share. Last night was perfect spot for our friend's birthday celebration!

This food court is NOT like any other that I have ever seen! Wow! I want one of these closer to…read morewhere I live, for sure! We were using the BART for most of our public transportation on our recent vacation in San Francisco (based in Daly City for the week at an amazing AirBnB). The Westfield Centre is at an extremely convenient location when using BART. Just get off BART at Powell Street and walk up and right into the mall and this amazing Food Emporium is right there. There are SO many wonderful choices. It was so hard to choose. It isn't a simple collection of fast food types of food. These are places you really want to go to: Lobster Me, Hot Spud, Korean Barbecue, Ghirardelli, Bazille, Fire of Brazil, Loving Hut Vegan Cuisine, Sarku Japan, Pressed Juicery, and so many more! Hubby and I chose to share a Lobster Roll meal and Clam Chowder from Lobster Me and a Shrimp Spud from Hot Spud. We loved it all.

The Food Emporium is located on the concourse level inside the centre mall. The food court has…read moreplenty of food style options, all tables are for public use. I like the variety and convenience, although I think it's a bit annoying you might need to clean the table yourself before use.

We were here for a family member's surgery and while waiting went to the cafeteria. Ordered our…read morefood and never got it. We even Payed for it. Talked to manager and said she seen our order when we got it they made everything wrong so had to wait to get it. Not happy with food either. Cold no seasoning ( Salt/Pepper) were available. Overall a bad experience.

Self serve, self pay format so only occasionally there's someone who can take a cash payment. Best…read moreto bring a credit or debit card to pay for your order. They have a good assortment of grill sandwiches.I got the BLT on Multigrain bread ($5.99) several times during the 9 days my husband was in the hospital. It was so yummy. The last day I got it with added avocado. There wasn't much avocado but the bacon layer was a good 3/4 inch thick. Lots of bacon! Yum. You can get the sandwiches as a meal w/fries, too. They have cold sandwiches, assortment of salads (I had a chef salad one day which was very generous with the deli Turkey & ham and the strips of two types of cheese plus a whole boiled egg for $8.99), cut fruits, simple pudding & parfaits desserts, and drinks in the self serve refrigerators & in the vending refrigerators. They have only two hot entrees but often also two soups or stew. The first day I went they had a Guinness stew which both my daughters really liked. Facility was very clean with hand sanitizer dispensers mounted on the wall. Lots of napkins, condiments, cutlery in the self serve station. Prices are reasonable. Be sure to check hours since they close early on some days.

Loved the Impossible meatball sandwich (RIP). Sadly, it is no longer. And there are no reasonable…read moreoptions for vegetarians other than fries. Bartender highly recommended the vegetarian chicken sandwich. It is the most disgusting sandwich I have ever had. Over-fried, rock hard vegan chicken nuggets with a slop of coleslaw dripping in mayonnaise and garlic aioli. This may serve as bar food after a few drinks, but the term food is a loose interpretation. Fries were good. Diet Coke was alright.

Solid food and a laid-back bar atmosphere. The burger and fries were the highlight--cooked just…read moreright, full of flavor, and served hot. The fries paired perfectly with the burger and made for a really satisfying meal. One thing that really stands out is the drink selection. There are plenty of options to choose from, whether you're into beer, cocktails, or something simple. It's a great place to grab a drink and relax with friends or unwind after a long day. The vibe is casual and welcoming, with a clean space and a fun, no-frills atmosphere that fits perfectly with the location. The staff were friendly and kept things moving smoothly, adding to the overall experience. Between the great food, wide drink selection, and relaxed environment, Tempest Bar & Box Kitchen is definitely worth checking out. A solid go-to spot in San Francisco for a good burger and a drink. Highly recommend!