I was looking for something different for lunch and decided to wander a little further from the office than usual, and ended up in front of Focaccia Market & Bakery. The place is very spacious. On the right side, there is the refrigerator with all the drinks. On the left, there are the salads and pastries. Straight ahead, as you walk in, you'll find the hot meal counter where burgers, signature plates, and bowls are served. I walked around a bit and settled on Salmon Teriyaki under Focaccia Signature Bowls. The bowl came with rice and vegetables and a nice piece of salmon on the top. I liked everything, including the teriyaki sauce, which was very balanced. Not bad for $17! The servers were very friendly. I spoke with a couple of them, and they were very helpful in answering my questions. We even cracked a joke or two for a laugh. The dining space is nice and can accommodate small groups easily if you move a table or two around. They are about a ten-minute walk from my office, but I will likely visit again. read more

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Focaccia is very spacious and offers a variety of options, including a bakery with pastries, a salad station, sandwiches, and other meals. I've only ordered a chocolate croissant from them in the morning, and it was decent--pretty much what you'd expect from a chocolate croissant. My company often orders catering from here for lunch, typically sandwiches, but I've never found them to be particularly special. They tend to be very dry, and there are definitely better places to get sandwiches. Maybe they're better when freshly made, but since my company is only two blocks away, I don't see what could significantly change the quality of the sandwiches. read more

Focaccia - Chocolate Croissant - Sandwiches Near Me - San Francisco, California

I actually forgot Focaccia had "real food" I ordered breakfast and it was great. I rolled in around 11AM and the place was clean, staff/ service was great and it was empty (just like I like it) I'll be going back read more

Focaccia used to be really busy. This is my first time back since 2020. I used to work right across the street at EC3 for 10+ years and now I'm on Battery St. Today at 12:30pm, there was only one person in line for the salad line and one other person on the hot food line. No one was in line for the sandwiches. It was pretty sad to see the employees out number the customers. I had good memories of Focaccia's food but not the service. Service was excellent today however. My focaccia burger tasted OK. It was a 1/2 pound patty burger, cheese, bacon & fries $16. It was solid. I'm going to try to come here more as I'm supposed to be in the office 3x a week. read more

Focaccia - menu - Sandwiches Near Me - San Francisco, California

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The staff there are so kind and welcoming! I went early in the morning around 6:30 AM and ordered the Focaccia Special and when I tell you it was absolutely to die for I mean it!!! So yummy and such a great atmosphere will be visiting again. read more

Focaccia - Focaccia Special - Sandwiches Near Me - San Francisco, California

Freshest, most thoughtful food in fidi/downtown. Best salmon downtown- baked to perfection. read more

Focaccia - Baked to perfection - Sandwiches Near Me - San Francisco, California

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For some reason, this location was not on Yelp. Very happy they got this sorted out quickly as I just reported it yesterday. It's an awesome spot to grab food and go. Have gone two Tuesdays in a row (I visit my 87 yr old mom on Tuesdays). Have had a roast chicken sandwich and a chicken salad sandwich. Also got cream of mushroom soup and blueberry and raisin scones. Everything has been so delicious. Staff is great and service is quick. I'm happy Yelpers will find this place again. read more

My company ordered lunch today and it just wasn't very good. The burger states 1/2lb. It definitely was not that big. The fries were not good and tasted old. Roasted Chicken was terribly dry. They got the sides wrong on one order. I requested no cutlery, we got cutlery The staff was friendly when I picked up and the place was clean. read more

I've been working in FiDi for over a year now and just discovered Focaccia. I wish I had been here sooner. I had been getting salads from Mixt but much prefer the folks here and the prices of their salads. In terms of servings, a small salad is very filling and their ingredients are fresh. I also like the option to get a sandwich and their ready made parfaits. Another spot that gets busy during the rush so come early or later in the afternoon. Pros: Delicious and filling salads Cons: None Bottom line: Best salad in FiDi IMO read more

Focaccia - Sandwiches Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I found what appears to be an entire avocado pit in my salad. One of many mediocre lunch destinations in the Embarcadero area. Salads are decently fresh and edible - I do like the caramelized pears as one of the topping options. read more

Focaccia - Sandwiches Near Me - San Francisco, California

My company ordered from Focaccia Market & Bakery for our weekly catered office lunch. It was Friday, February 19th and everyone got something from the boxed lunch section. Hot sandwich box: served on hot fresh baked bread with cheese, lettuce, tomatoes and condiments on the side *Roasted turkey box: pesto mayonnaise on wheat bread instead of rustic bread, no swiss cheese, add Fresh mozzarella & basil *Mini caesar salad: romaine lettuce, house-made croutons, cherry tomatoes, parmesan cheese, and caesar dressing *Cookies: Oatmeal raisin Last time we ordered from a Focaccia Bakery, I got a salad. This time, I thought I'd try a sandwich. The turkey sandwich was good. Thick slices of roasted turkey. I love mozzarella and basil, so I thought it'd be a good addition. I found myself wishing my sandwich was heated more so the cheese was hot and melty. I didn't care for the wheat bread as it was too soft and light. I more of a fan of chewier breads. I ended up eating the insides of the second half of my sandwich and leaving the bread behind. The caesar salad was delicious as was the oatmeal cookie. I think I like Focaccia more for their salads. I remember the salad being satisfying and a hefty portion. Part of a good sandwich is the bread. In the end, I'm just not a fan of Focaccia's wheat bread. Maybe I should have gotten it on their namesake bread instead? read more

Focaccia - Hot sandwich box: Roasted turkey sandwich on wheat with fresh mozzarella & basil, Mini caesar salad, Cookie - Oatmeal raisin - Sandwiches Near Me - San Francisco, California

My buddy recently started a new job in SOMA and we wanted to meet up for lunch to catch up. I met him at his office and we walked toward Embarcadero, stopping at Focaccia for a boxed lunch to enjoy in the sun. I ordered the chicken parmesan with macaroni and cheese and roasted potatoes. The chicken parm was delish, but I found the macaroni and cheese really grainy and the potatoes were way undercooked. The sides were really disappointing, but I did enjoy the chicken and would get it again. Service was decently friendly and with a drink, my total was nearly $13. It wasn't the most affordable meal ever but it's on par for the area. There's lots of hot choices, as well as sandwiches and salads if you like too. Overall however, the sides were really disappointing and left a bad taste in my mouth. I'd give it another try but I'd definitely skip the mac and potatoes. Food: 7/10 Service: 7/10 Price: $$ Atmosphere: 8/10 read more

Focaccia - Sandwiches Near Me - San Francisco, California

It was probably a confluence of events but Focaccia Market & Bakery played a big role in really turning me on to salads years ago. That low fat raspberry dressing is like crack and I love it! Sweet and savory, pair it with some spinach and arugula plus fixings of fancy for the day and it's a yummy salad for lunch. What I love about this location however is the grill next door. Had a grilled basa over fresh salad and it was delicious. Nice char on the fish but still moist and flavorful. Also in the cooked foods section there's the always reliable roast chicken and sides plus daily specials. Favorites over time include the tri-tip and fried fish. Love the side dished too. I can honestly make a meal out of some mac and cheese, grilled vegetables, and spinach. Lines are insane during lunch and they snake around the store but I think it's worth it. This isn't the closest Focaccia to me anymore but this is probably my favorite location despite the longer wait. Regardless of location though, the raspberry dressing keeps me coming back for more. read more

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Offering pre-made salads and sandwiches, you can also get custom made ones with a range of ingredients. There's also a hot food option that cycles through a range of things over the week. The variation is great for vegetarians, I actually felt really overwhelmed with indecision and it took me a bit to figure out what I wanted. I finally settled on a half sandwich, which I customized and my friend picked out a fresh custom made salad. The price isn't too bad but I did find it a bit typical for the fancy sandwich/salad places in the fidi these days (ie, a bit on the higher side). My sandwich was pretty good though and the toppings weren't the type you'd find at your standard boring places (sundried tomatoes and goat cheese? yesplease!) This location isn't far from my office and there's a few different and interesting things I'd love to try so I'll be swinging by here again. read more

Authentic, Italian made focaccia! The ladies are stern but they sure know how to make delicious focaccia! My girlfriend told me that they would close randomly for vacation & that they sell out during the holidays (so make sure to come early!). Garlic & Rosemary: Make sure to get it cut up because if not, you will get a large pan of bread. I love how fluffy the bread is & how flavorful it is. read more

It's a shame that the service is so horrible here because the food is actually not bad at all! My company uses their catering service quite often & I have been the one placing the orders for it lately. My co-workers & I know how frustrating it is to deal with them, but everyone in our office loves their breakfast offerings, so that's why we still use them. They have once before been over an hour late for catering to be served to a very important meeting. After that, they seemed to have improve, but by coming 20-30 minutes before the requested time & even then the breakfast sandwiches were warm (not hot) at best. They can't use "anticipating traffic" as an excuse because our office is located across the street. I always put on our Seamless order too, which is faxed to them..to cut the pastries in half..yet, they NEVER EVER do it. When confronting the manager, he told us to give it back to the delievery guy and have them cut it if it every arrives like that (which it still does). Do you think that's reasonable to have someone bring back a tray of pastries to their restaurant, wait for them to cut it, then bring it back, all when we have a time sensitive meeting that's going to happen?! Their pastries & fruits are always fresh. The crossiant breakfast sandwiches are pretty good, but contain a little too much egg and processed cheese. They do however seem to be inconsistent. Usually the sausage sandwiches are a patty but last order it was one skinny link. Lunch there with a friend today was the final straw though. I told the guy behind the food counter that I wanted the 1/4 chicken. And I thought he said back, chicken 1/4 (he did have a fairly strong accent), so I said yes, & instead he handed me chicken curry, but my friend took it because that's what he wanted. I got my 1/4 chicken with mac n cheese & mushrooms since it came with 2 sides for $6.95. However when I got up to the front the cashier was charging me $8.95 plus tax. I told her it's only a 1/4 chicken and was listed at $6.95. She talked to the other cashier and came back & told me that this time she'll charge me $6.95, but that when food is in the container it was in, than that means it's $8.95. How am I supposed to know that? It's not self service, and if there was really some stupid policy about that then the server should have known that. And to top it off I saw a shiny dot on part of my chicken skin & a mushroom..it looked like aluminum foil! I don't even want to deal with them anymore, but I'm sure we can't brush them off that easily for work; I just know that personally, I won't walk back in there for my own lunch. If needed though, I'd rather walk to the other location than deal with this one in hopes that their customer service isn't just as bad. read more

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$4.95 gets you a 1/4 pound of white meat rotisserie chicken and 2 sides. Or at least it did a year ago when I was last there. The chicken was very juicy, the green beans and mashed potatoes very fresh and tasty. Unfortunately, they have no seating so you have to lug your bounty back to the office. read more

I saw the reviews about the long lines, so I waited until after 1pm before setting foot in here. Today's downpour of rain kept the crowds away, so I had a much more peaceful experience :) My crab sandwich was heavenly. Nestled between fresh ciabatta bread, cole slaw, cajun mayo, with red onions and tomato on the side, it was perfection. It comes with a choice of side (I chose tortilla soup), all for only $10. I've paid upwards of $15 for a crab roll at other places. My hubby picked up a tuna melt with a side of the house-made mac and cheese, also for $10. It was the perfect comfort food for a rainy day. Foccacia has two parts: The door on the left is the "Market" with gourmet sandwiches, paninis, burgers, and salads. The door on the right leads to their bakery, where you'll find scones, cookies, a salad bar, and lots of prepackaged lunch options. They're open for breakfast, too. Their specials change regularly, so I'll be looking out for that crab sandwich again. read more

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Solid lunch spot to satisfy all my hot lunch plate desires. Focaccia is pretty meh when it comes to its sandwiches and salads. But what converts me into a loyal repeat customer are the hot entrees - they have delicious rotisserie chicken, chicken picata, sides of rice, mashed potatoes and mac & cheese. Clearly these aren't the healthiest entrees to feed your bellies, but my oh my are they good. The only downside is the food coma you're left with post the ravenous lunch. But wait, it gets even better - you can grab a free slice of focaccia bread (you have a choice of wheat or white but seriously, if you're going all out, might as well do it right and get the white) on your way out. This small touch gets me every time as the bread is seriously addicting, exactly what one would expect from a place named Focaccia. The next time you're craving a nice hot meal during lunch in FiDi, give Focaccia a try and I guarantee you won't regret it. Happy Eating, Yelpers! read more

Focaccia - The first salad I've ever willingly ordered - Greek Salad - Sandwiches Near Me - San Francisco, California

4-Stars all the way...awesome food, great salad, great selections. Their grill is awesome too. I forgot what I got in the past & I forgot to take pictures. And unlimited focaccia bread!! HAHA...to me it's unlimited, because my chinese tendancy kicks in. They are not a 5-Star because their prices at the grill is a tad much. Large Mixed Green Salad w/ Corn, Tomato & Beets w/ Seasome Soy Dressing http://static1.px.yelp.com/bphoto/Y9KV1CAvi7h0Q3ZaWVQZUg/l (Thursday, August 13, 2009) read more

Focaccia - Large Mixed Green Salad w/ Corn, Tomato & Beets w/ Seasome Soy Dressing - Sandwiches Near Me - San Francisco, California

Stopped in here today for a veggie omelet and a fresh fruit bowl full of blueberries, strawberries and mango. Focaccia is great for the business crowd. They have easy healthy take-away items such as fresh fruit bowls, parfaits, salmon salads, unique sandwiches and stuff, and they also have an array of build your own stations for both breakfast and lunch. Their breakfast items are quite formidable - including a build your own breakfast burrito area as well as an oatmeal area. Their lunch selections are where the real magic happens. They have comfort food entrees, in addition to build your own sandwiches and salads and offer impressive additions such as salmon and such for the salads. I've never been here during hectic lunch time so I can imagine that this place can easily get swamped - but I was pretty impressed with my breakfast experience. My only qualm was that my omelet was still a little runny with egg, and that it was also quite pricey - considering the somewhat lack-luster veggie editions. My fruit bowl was superb though. Affordable and it's hard to beat fresh mango and berries around Thanksgiving time. Trust. read more

Always got them long lines here. Food is fresh here. They keep their fridges stocked with salads, yogurts, parfaits, and drinks. Very clean. All I gotta say is. Free bread. Free butter. Get it before you leave. read more

Focaccia - Chicken Parmesan with mac n cheese and Spanish rice. $10.80 - Sandwiches Near Me - San Francisco, California

Focaccia's pretty reliable, and that means a lot coming from a former receptionist who used them to cater all the client meetings for over a year. You can always count on their frittata to be on time and piping hot. read more

Another great catering place downtown for our lunch meetings is Focaccia Cafe & Bakery. If you have been to Focaccia at lunch during the week, you can tell it's a downtown lunch hot spot. We order a mix of pastries and fresh fruit salads for our morning meetings with fresh squeezed orange juice. Our lunch meetings consist of sandwich platters, salads, chips and cookies. I usually go with Focaccia's traditional platter, the sandwiches are delicious and I rarely have to worry that people will not like the selection. When I stop in to pick up lunch, I tend to go for the pre-packaged sandwiches and salads and the soups. They have great soups which always warm me up on a cold day in the city. :) read more

I came to Focaccia today to pick up a late lunch but unfortunately I don't think I'll be returning. I had the 1/4 chicken with a side of mash potatoes and mac and cheese. All I can say is that the food was BLAND! The chicken was dry and the sides didn't make up for it either. I also had the complimentary focaccia bread which was a tad too salty. I can see why this place is a popular and easy in/out for employees in the area but I don't think there is really anything savory about the food. Prices seemed reasonable but I'd rather spend the money to get a more tasty meal in the area. My friend mentioned there were other locations in the area which maybe I would give a shot since the food options are different but I wouldn't recommend the food at this location. read more

Focaccia - Quarter chicken,mash potatoes and Mac and cheese - Sandwiches Near Me - San Francisco, California

3/20/08 Update: I actually went into the Focaccia Grill and ordered their Teri Chicken with Fries meal. Ordering is confusing if you're new there. You have to pick the bread and meat. Sandwiches are based on how much the meat costs (see fridge display for the prices). There's a bit of a wait because they grill your choice of meat right then and there. I don't know if they forgot the sauce or what but the Teri Chicken looks more like a grilled chicken. There was no teri flavor to be found. Focaccia bread was also on the soggy side (do they even toast the bread?). Portions are pretty big. I'm full. Lunch is ok. ********** I dropped by here to check out their chicken caesar salad. I didn't buy it because I did not like how the chicken looks big and chunky. Anyway, on my way out, I noticed their pastry display. They carry the vaunted cakes from Dianda's. On Friday's, the offer some kind of special on the pastries. This Friday, it was the buy two for $2.99 (a discount!). Rating is for Dianda's cakes. I got a cappucino & tiramisu. I sampled both and both were light and airy. A very yummy treat! read more

I've been to this location several times. If you're looking to get a salad around 12 noon, you better have rescheduled those teleconferences and meetings. The line is literally a tetris block and it can be confusing as it insersects with the sandwich & hot foods line. Their salad is A-OK. I like how they toss the salad before putting everything into a container. Salads are pretty pricey as each add on adds up. Their sandwiches are decent. You can build your own and the price is what you would expect. Their hot foods is what gets the ****! (That's 4-stars, not an excited phrase of profanity). Omygosh. Two words: mac cheese. oozy goodness. pork loin. juicy flava. mashed potatoes. fluffy delightfulness. veggie mix. healthy yum, Go to Focaccia, but please go for the hearty hot stuff! read more

Focaccia - bass + spinach + potatoes = hearty & yummy lunch for ~9.00 - Sandwiches Near Me - San Francisco, California

I have been coming here for about 18 years (back when it was only the next door place and a hole in the wall. The prices (and fancy-ness) have increased. But I LOVE their sandwiches. I love that they are heated (to order), that great balsamic spread, that Fresh Mozz is the same price as a slice of cheddar. Also love that they offer 1/2 sandwiches - even though they are way more than 1/2 the price of a full sandwich. 9/10 I bring my lunch - But - If I feel like a quick treat lunch at work - I go here. Happy for their success, but I miss the old dive it used to be. read more

Spent a dollar to add avocado, didn't see the lady add it so I confirmed my order and then followed up with comments twice . She insisted that she added and the guy at the check out was like " ooh maybe it's just buried down in the middle". Well it's NOT IN THERE, so rude. read more

Focaccia Grill, formerly the Burger Factory, is not half bad. Here's how I apportioned the stars on this one: +2 for a big, tasty burger with nice fixins on a good ciabatta bread, +1 for being only $6 for the burger, +1 for never being too crowded at lunch, -1 for thin, insipid fries that inexplicably cost $2.75. Having expanded on their Burger Factory roots, they now offer a wide array of grillable items, including sausages, mahi mahi, and Hawaiian ribeye steaks. It seems like most of the worker bees here in the Financial District haven't quite discovered it yet, so the line's never that long at lunch. Despite my 3-star rating (damn you Yelp for not allowing me to give 3 1/2), I'll definitely go back, and perhaps I'll even revise my rating on a day when I'm not so disgruntled by the languid, tasteless fries. read more

Came here her for lunch a few times and really liked it! They're service is quick and the employees here are friendly and smart! They understand orders quickly and get them quick. It can get pretty busy here for the sandwich line but the line moves fast so there's nothing to worry about! Both times I got the steak with spinach and mashed potatoes! BOMB! But if you come late they will run out of mashed potatoes since almost everyone gets it so don't come past 1:30 or so! Might actually go here for lunch tomorrow! read more

They give free fresh bread with order and it's really good bread. The salad bar is always fresh and they rotate the selections for their hot menu very well. I would recommend getting here early because the lunchtime lines can get pretty long. read more

Focaccia - Hot item bar - Sandwiches Near Me - San Francisco, California

Its great that they have a make your own salad bar. I got the small vs large and went ape nuts over the ingredients. I bet it would have been better if I stuck to the 3 that is included in the price. I said "light" dressing and it was DRENCHED so I would ask for it on the side in the future. Not as good at Mixt Greens but its more convenient for me and the line moves fast. I hear the sandwiches are good. read more

Great convenient location for those that work in the area. They have everything from sandwhiches, salads, breakfast, juices, yogurt, bread. The food is decent-- nothing spectacular but you can get what you need here if you opt to grab a quick bite. If you are ordering hot food, they charge for toppings and it can add up. read more

Focaccia catered Thanksgiving lunch at work and it was decent. Simple Thanksgiving feast with the usual. Their bread is good but I probably would have loved it if it was toasted. I heard their salads are good and I must try next time! read more

Just thought I should give an update since we basically go here for lunch 2-3 times a week now (yes, with all the choices for places to eat in the FiDi). Everything we've tried here is wonderful! I know it sounds a little weird, but the fish burrito is super yummy! Every sandwich/burger we have tasted has been delightful - they definitely know what they're doing. Portions are also big enough for me and my husband to share. Love, love, love this place and we are definitely regulars there now. read more

Focaccia - Best breakfast! - Sandwiches Near Me - San Francisco, California

Food is ok. Just make sure to always check the actual charges on your card since they don't give out receipts. They overcharged me even though the amount is clearly labeled on the box. read more

Came here to grab lunch to go and was pleased with the offerings and quick service. While the store offers several different food counters, I choose to try the sandwich counter. With several different bread, protein, cheese, spread, and topping options, the counter offered a great deal of delicious sounding options! After reaching the front of the short line, the friendly server helped me build my sandwich and then toasted it for me. I ordered a turkey and goat cheese sandwich with pesto mayo and roasted peppers on white focaccia and it was delicious! In addition, the half that I saved for a late snack stayed really well. Overall, definitely a spot that I would come back to for an easy to-go breakfast or lunch! read more

The problem with Focaccia is the clientele. The women are all beautiful. Beginning around 11:30, they elegantly assemble in front of the huge ready-made salad collection, debating which one is the lowest in sugar, carbs, fat, and flavor. The men are dressed professionally and stand frozen. Gazing at the women, with their heads slightly tilted to the left, they watch these women make the most important decision of their day: Greek or Italian? In fact, they stare even more intently then they did at the strippers their bros "coerced" them into watching last night at that sleazy club in North Beach. *VOICEOVER: Like sands through the hourglass...so are the Days of Our Lives* Janney enters from stage left. A tall gal who is subtly attempting to nudge herself between Barbie and Ken's introductory eye-sex, so that she may get a better look at the fabulous deli case. Wow! How good does bacon & mozzarella on sourdough sound? Although she desires a sandwich (which the place is known for) she settles for a delicious salad. She almost buys an orange, but notices that something is funky with the peel and stops pre-purchase. Saving 70cents leaves her feeling satisfied. But not as much as noticing the herpes medicine in Ken's purse...err manbag. Moral of the story: Examine the goods before you purchase them. read more

WOW! This bitch Carolina rolled her eyes at me! Hold up, you just asked for my order and when I give it to you, you're going to roll your eyes? Bitch, DON'T EVER. She was smug the entire time she was making my Chinese Chicken Salad....didn't even make the shit with love. I ordered a small which came out to be $7.45, not bad considering the location and the decent portion. The cashier had an attitude as well. Everyone there seemed like they hated their jobs. It's not like I was rude or anything and I went in around 2:15pm and there was no rush, so why you mad? Service aside, the salad was delicious! There was a perfect balance of flavors, textures and freshness. read more