Focaccia

Located in Oyster Point, Bluegrain Sandwich Market has proper sandwiches…read more I went for breakfast and had the Morning Edge on sourdough. The sourdough was soft, chewy and warm. The eggs were super fluffy and airy, while the arugula had a good bite to it. The mayo was smooth and creamy and the sausage had great notes of spice and salt. The service was fast and friendly and the restaurant was lax and had an approachable vibe. Excited to come back and try the other sammie's on the menu!

Mar/2026 I had to put the date because the reviews from a…read moreyear ago and from eight months ago, don't quite paint the same picture of what is being served in this restaurant now. I ordered the Godfather sandwich based on previous photos. I thought it was going to be some kind of a loaded sandwich since it was $20 after tax. When I opened the box, I was a little bit worried that I had ordered the wrong sandwich because it was about the size of my hand. I looked at the photos and I thought ma'am it's kind of looks similar, but maybe I'm just missing something as a scale. But if you look at the layers of the meat, there are actually less layers now than there were 12 and eight months ago. I'm not saying it's a bad sandwich. I'm just saying it's a bad value. The Caesar salad seemed like it was prepackaged in a box. The cheese, kind of taste like refrigerator. And there was no lemon or any kind of anchovy sauce or flavor in the dressing. At the time of writing this review, this restaurant has 4.6 stars shame on me for not reading the recent reviews because I'm not sure I would have ventured here if I did.

Inside the cafe

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The Lighthouse

4.0(113 reviews)

0.5 mi

The Lighthouse is bright, airy and warm all at the same time. I visited the cafe on a Friday…read moremorning right before 9 am, and the space was still fairly empty. There were plenty of tables by the windows looking out at the willow trees and I was happy to snag a spot in the sun. Even though the parking lot right outside was full, there were plenty of spaces in the big lot across the street. I will note that the large lot was completely full by the time I left at 11 am though. I ordered an iced chai latte with oatmilk ($7 after tax) and I thought it was so sweet that the server brought my drink when it was ready. I also appreciate when cafes don't charge extra for alternative milks. The WiFi was fast and easy to connect to, with no password like other folks mentioned. Although the drink was nothing extraordinary, I was happy to have such a pleasant space to work in. I would definitely come back to do remote work if I ever needed a space that is reliable and comfortable.

This cafe is very spacious, clean and not too loud. They have free wifi with no password under…read more"Alexandria." I got there at around 10:30ish am and parking was already full. Parking is quite limited but there is a huge parking lot across that's free. The restroom for women was very clean and beautiful. The doors for the restroom were fully closed with no space for somebody to take a peek. They also have a basket full of free tampons and pads (even pads meant for a heavy period), which was very thoughtful of them to add! There's also a lot of seats so you don't have to worry about that. Most tables came with a plug in on the floor but I found that the tables near the big window didn't have one. Maybe it was just mine though. I ordered a hot chocolate w almond milk and 2 shots which came out to be $10.16. It tasted very standard and not good at all. I don't think it's worth the price since the drink was very mediocre. Service is great though! It started to get busy around 11pm for their lunch menu I believe. There's one area meant for a large group of people to dine. It'd be a great space for meetings or just a large gathering. I think I also saw a table at the back near the restrooms that can be used but I'm not too sure. Overall, good studying place with its amazing natural lighting and pretty weeping willows to look at!

Boardroom

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Front entrance

Specialty's Cafe & Bakery

4.4(30 reviews)

1.0 mi

Great, open air/ big windows - nice atmosphere. Near the marina & in the pharmaceuticals- research…read morebusiness area. Friendly service - sandwiches, bowls, salads, soup, desserts, great wheat germ chocolate chip cookies! Easy free parking.

We stopped by Specialty's on Friday for breakfast. Too bad they don't have hash browns. We ordered…read moresome baked croissants from the kiosk but later found out they were not available. The counter person changed our order to croissant sandwiches instead. We had the smoked ham cheddar $5.95 and egg spinach mushroom croissant $5.25. Both were good. We also had a roast beef sandwich $16.45 and a tuna sandwich $12 to split. My friend said they were the same size as before but i remember them being bigger. We were going to get cookies also but decided we were too full already. Good job everyone at Specialty's.

Cup of quite

Roast beef sandwich $16.45

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Tuna sandwich $12

Nick The Greek

4.0(224 reviews)

Ordered the steak plate with rice and a lamb/beef pita with cucumbers to share. Can't wait to try…read moreit!

This is a good place Mediterranean food in south sfo. Especially their gyros are too good.read more

Counter

Raw chicken

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Beefteki pita $13.73

Wildflour

4.6(156 reviews)

1.0 mi

Locally owned & operated

Casual dining

One of the yummiest bread puddings, and it is huge! Also got an oatmilk iced latte (also delicious)…read moreand the burrata! The vibe is super chill, and will be back.

Second time here. Several staff members were busy making baked goods…read more The Matcha latte was perfect. It was not too sweet and was made with a chawan and whisk. I loved that this place doesn't charge extra for the Oatly milk, so the drink was reasonably priced. It was also made relatively fast, as I had to catch the train nearby shortly after. 10/10 would get it again. We also really love their milk bread pretzel. It's unique, esp with the combo with dijon mustard. The breakfast panini is solid. The bread is messed fresh and was so moist. I really love that the sandwich bread is made in house. This place is gorgeous, so it would definitely be a great venue to host a party, but also a pretty great and low key breakfast spot.

Seating area near the bar. There's an outlet on the right hand side.

Breakfast panini

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Seating area, super cute! There are also patio chairs, but we came super early in the morning, so they weren't out yet

Foundry & Lux

3.7(308 reviews)

Came here for the outdoor space. Quite a few tables with almost no one out there on a warm sunny…read moreday. A great spot to bring our babies without bothering others. Love that there were many food options; there was something for everyone in my group, though maybe I didn't choose the best. From my Roasted chicken - skin and ahi verde sauce were great. Some parts were juicier than others. Like the squash was decent, and quinoa bland. My friend's salmon looked amazing.

We stumbled into Foundry & Lux and wow, if you haven't been yet, you're seriously missing out…read more Incredible atmosphere, super friendly staff, and made-to-order food that actually delivers. Add in a bowling alley , pool table , full bar , TVs, and a space that's clean, comfortable, and not overcrowded... we ended up hanging out for hours. Bonus highlight: meeting Spencer, the coolest General Manager, welcoming, down-to-earth, and clearly running a great spot. Highly recommend for a chill night out, friends gathering, or just discovering something awesome right in the neighborhood.

Sweet Potato Fries

Foundry & Lux - The brisket was melt in your mouth tender. Well seasoned roasted veggies. Buttery whipped taters + BYO truffle caviar bc I'm that auntie :D

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The brisket was melt in your mouth tender. Well seasoned roasted veggies. Buttery whipped taters + BYO truffle caviar bc I'm that auntie :D

Chico Marx

4.5(61 reviews)

0.1 mi

The Filipino male server was so nice and hospitable. I'm so sorry for forgetting your name but he…read moredeserves a raise. I ordered the tacos and they were the type of tacos when you see the price, you're like GYADAMN. But then when you take that first bite, you're like oh these are actually fire. Inside, with the white floor and black interior made this place feel hella fancy and we came in like super casual clothes lol. They got good food, drinks, and vibe. Just come through at least once and decide for yourself

We came here about a month ago and what a wonderful surprise this place was…read more Pretty empty on a Friday night and I'm not sure why. Great ambiance for a group party or date night. The happy hour menu was pretty awesome as well. If you aren't interested in food but looking for a place to get drinks, the cocktails here are also on point. South San Francisco is a stones throw from where we live and even though there are some solid casual spots, we don't find too many places in this area where you can get amazing food, craft cocktails, and this kind of ambiance. With that being said we were ecstatic to discover this hidden gem. It checks all the boxes!! We ordered the Caesar salad, pozole, burger & Fries, and beef tacos from the happy hour menu. Everything was so good and I am not just saying that! The Caesar salad came served with slices of avocado. Not traditional, but absolutely delicious and nicely dressed. The burger was beautiful and juicy and cooked to perfection. It came served with those french fries that have that extra layer of crispiness.on them. I call them 'next level fries' because that's what they are. My favorite thing, hands down, were the tacos. Oh my God... the tacos!! There are a lot of great Taquerias in the Bay Area but this place can contend. I'm serious. Perfect crispy tacos that came served with this beautiful salsa verde. Truthfully we ordered so much food but the tacos were so good we got another order of them. I ordered a Paloma and it was the perfect drink to go with my tacos. This was our first and only time eating here, but this will definitely be a regular spot for us. I hope moving forward this place stays as wonderful as our experience was tonight. It's such a joy to have an experience like this that doesn't require us driving to San Mateo or San Francisco. It's about time we had places like this in this area. The staff that helped us was also wonderful. The young lady who served us was friendly and helpful with the menu, the bussers were great and there was another lady who checked in on us and helped us throughout the meal. Great service, great staff, terrific food. Please keep up the good work.

Contemporary decor

Tuna ceviche

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Truffle Poké Bar

3.7(242 reviews)

Certified professionals

Free WiFi

Between how this part of South SF has been getting completely made over (or, in a lot of cases,…read morenewly built) and how poke bowls are like the perfect workday lunch (for me, at least), it's not all that surprising for a poke joint open up around here. However, even though I've passed by this office park numerous times, I never would've guessed there was one here! Not that I'm unappreciative, mind you - while I imagine this place can get pretty busy during the day time, I love how quiet and chill it was on a Saturday night! Located within The Cove at Oyster Point, Truffle Poke Bar is one of just a handful of retail businesses surrounded by several large office buildings (there's also a few other eateries, a Starbucks, a yoga studio, and an Orange Theory). As such, there's not much foot traffic at night, except for the waves of food delivery couriers that I saw walking in to pick up orders. However, there's a reason why so many folks order from here - the menu (and the food) look terrific! While the range of options here isn't as extensive as at other places, you'll still find all of the usual offerings, along with their signature truffle aiolis and even raw oysters! For my bowl, I opted to get their REGULAR POKE BOWL (Four Proteins, $18.95) with Ahi Tuna, Salmon, Hamachi, and Crab Salad with Scallions, Crispy Onions, Ginger, Sliced Jalapeno, Tobiko, Wasabi, Seaweed Salad, Ponzu Cucumber, Original and Ponzu Sauces, Furikake, and Truffle Aioli over Mixed Greens and White Sushi Rice. All together, unlike their menu, this thing was HUGE! All four of the proteins were terrific, the seaweed salad, ponzu cucumbers, and crispy onions, in particular, were great, and the aioli wasn't super heavy on truffle either! Plus, I liked that there was a balanced ratio of rice to proteins to toppings. While I can't say I had any major issues with my bowl, I do wish a couple of things about it were different. For one, it was a bummer to see the crab salad listed as a protein instead of a topping like at other places (though, to be fair, you get a lot of it). Also, it felt a little light on both of the sauces, as well as the truffle aioli, which I got a small dollop of. Even with those minor complaints, neither are anywhere near enough to deter me from coming back again. With all of the available parking and the wealth of seating both inside and out (on a Saturday night anyways), Truffle Poke Bar is such a convenient spot around here to stop in for a quick and easy bite. Or to order delivery from when you're stuck sitting in another meeting that really should've been an email.

My poke was soupy and it spilled on me…read more The woman who was there on Friday night had her airpods in. We ordered at the kiosk and wanted to customize our order, but couldn't talk to the woman making the food. I've always thought this place was mediocre, but come here because we like the taro chips with aioli. The taro chips were burnt today and have had minimal aioli for the last 2x we've been. For $8, I'm happy to skip it and make our own or patron some other place that respects us as customers. My husband vomited up the food. For a $20 bowl, this was such a lackluster experience. We're truly so disappointed in this place and don't plan to come back. We will drive the extra five miles to get poke in Burlingame, NOT at the sister restaurant to this spot.

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Esposto's Delicatezza

4.4(34 reviews)

0.4 mi

Best sandwich I've had in a long time. Had the Muffalatta. Will definitely be back. Clean place,…read morenice staff, good prices! Well done.

I was saying across the street at a hotel and I was starving. I needed something fast…read more I walked over and it was pretty empty in side. I waited about 5-10 minutes for my food and left. I ordered the son of a baker and a Diet Coke. The can of Diet Coke was $2.50 plus tax. The meatballs sandwich and the service was great. I would return if I am in town.

Front counter

Southwestern Salad

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Cafe Bunn Mi

4.1(508 reviews)

1.0 mi

I ordered the lemongrass bánh mì and it did not disappoint. The flavors were super fresh and…read morebalanced--the lemongrass had a really nice aroma and wasn't overpowering. The bread was perfectly crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, which made the whole sandwich come together really well. The service was also really good, the staff was friendly and worked pretty fast, which I appreciated. I've actually been coming here for the past 5 years, and every time it's consistently this good. You can really taste the freshness in everything they make. Definitely a spot I keep coming back to!

We just moved to the area and are trying all the restaurants in the cute downtown South City…read moreneighborhood. Really wanted to like this place and was very excited. Here's the good and the bad of it...really tried to be fair, even though we didn't know what to expect. We spent $90 and got five things. 1) Imperial rolls: A MUST - our favorite item 2) Crunchy nem rolls: Avoid - didn't care for these. Didn't contain some of the ingredients advertised and felt like they were made the night before 3) lemon grass beef rice plate: Wasn't what we expected. We thought we were getting bbq'd lemongrass beef and I think this was cooked and then put in a crockpot or something. The taste was fine, but the look and texture was kind of grey and bland 4) five spice chicken salad: LIKED THIS - really enjoyed the flavor of the chicken and the contents of the salad - would def get this again 5) lemon grass beef bun mi - bread and pickled veggies were great, didn't care for the meet Would recommend 2 out of 5 dishes and would return for those dishes. All part of trying new places.