Came here for the outdoor space. Quite a few tables with almost no one out there on a warm sunny day. 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. read more

We stumbled into Foundry & Lux and wow, if you haven't been yet, you're seriously missing out. 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. read more

I came here with my bf to have lunch on a Friday. It was pretty quiet with lots of seating inside. When you walk in, there are different counters depending on your food choice. We went to the grill, where you order at the register. Brussels Sprouts: 5/5. I really loved the charred crispiness they were able to achieve on this. The balsamic and sesame seeds really tie it together. Fried chicken sandwich: 4/5. It was a panko crusted chicken, which I found to be good, but was wishing it was buttermilk fried to get the airy crispiness. The bread and condiments inside complimented the sandwich well! The salad was okay.. the dressing was very vinegar heavy. F&L Burger: 4/5. I was pleasantly surprised by this burger. It was good but I found it strange that the special sauce was served on the side. I also thought the bread was well toasted. I ordered well done because my bf said the medium is sometimes too rare, but it was still pink inside for being well done. I actually preferred it like this, but just be aware the cook in the patty may be inconsistent. I subbed sweet potato fries, and they were delicious! I really enjoyed their crispiness. Overall, great experience. I liked the ambiance and food! I'll be back again soon! :) read more

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Hidden gem for the workday. Plenty of choices for a relaxing midday escape. Free games and secluded areas to work at.

Food I had the Vietnamese salad. Good portion size, slightly pricey. Service Ordering starts at 11AM for salad bar. Ambiance Always great for co-working, soft seats and quiet. Definitely recommend. read more

Foundry & Lux - New American Near Me - South San Francisco, California

Foundry & Lux is tucked into a more industrial area, but the space itself feels surprisingly warm and inviting. The bowling lane inside the restaurant and bar add a fun, unique touch that makes it perfect for after-work hangouts. I love that there's something for everyone including great mocktail options. The food is delicious, fairly priced, the space is clean and modern, and the staff are consistently kind and welcoming. read more

We met our friends & their daughter for lunch as it was her last day at her current job. The cafe is located at the Cove campus. We parked in the free parking garage and walked over. The huge footprint reminded me of an high end cafeteria- salad bar, sandwiches, grill & pizza. It's opened to the public; however I can't see coming here to eat unless you work in one of the office buildings. In addition to the cafe, there's a two lane bowling alley and a bar lounge. Work & play. Ordered - * hubby & I both ordered the F&L burger. Served on a brioche bun. Dressed with lettuce, tomato, red onion, and sliced dill pickle. I don't like dill pickles but these were yummy. Dill & sweet & a crunchy. It really made the burger. The burger was cooked to order, and the bun toasted on the grill. Choice of fries or green salad. Order & pay at the grill. Given a #. Order brought to your table. Hubby got a draft beer from the bar. I got a rose lemonade. I misread the bottle thinking it was a rose alcoholic beverage not a botanical flower drink. It was different. Overall 3.5 stars. read more

Foundry & Lux - F&L Burger - New American Near Me - South San Francisco, California

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We actually come here for their happy hour more than their lunch but am quite impressed with the lunch menu! We were a party of 12 and ordered individually at the counters. There's quite a variety of different stations - Pizza, sandwich, burger, salad. The food came out at a reasonable amount of time and there was plenty of seating everywhere. Parking is free and plentiful. read more

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Horrible experience. The staff, specifically the female vendor manager , was beyond rude and condescending when communicating with myself and the party I arrived with. The food was cold and over priced for what it is. The team at Foundry needs additional training on how to properly talk to customers and have adequate management. read more

This is a perfect spot to host after work happy hours or small events. They have bowling alleys too. We've been here several times for happy hours or events. They change up on their special cocktails pretty often. Decent cocktails and options for small bites. My favorite appetizers are the Brussels sprouts and the truffle fries. It can get pretty busy and loud during happy hours. Wish they open later than 8pm and on the weekends. read more

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For just the ambiance alone, this place is worth five stars. The food isn't top-notch, but the surroundings certainly are. Service is expedient, and you get pretty much all the entertainment you could ask for and it's on the house. There are two full bowling lanes, ping pong tables, basketball courts, and TVs everywhere for sports. The only thing you need to do is order some food or beer? Count me in! I'll definitely be bringing the family back here on a weekday. My chicken sando and fries weren't terrible either, but the bread was a little dry. read more

Tonight our flight got cancelled and we ended up staying in a walkable distance to the foundry. We had two kids with us and this place made for a great experience! The bar and lounge were relatively quiet and empty. We were able to walk up to the bowling lanes and bowl for free while we ordered our food. They also offer ping pong, corn hole, bocce and pool. The food we ordered came quickly and everything was amazing! read more

The staff is incredibly rude! We came with a party of 17 PREDISCUSSED and bought lunch for every person. The staff asked us not to open up our outside food (one of our employees made baked goods) we agreed and understood. Later the rude blonde lady was yelling at our manager telling her how disrespectful it was to come and bring outside food. A- we bought lunch AT foundry and lux and B- the baked goods remained closed the ENTIRE time. FOOD IS MEDIOCRE AND OVERPRICED BY THE WAY. read more

I had the salmon dish and thought it was pretty good. The salmon was not overcooked and the flavors were different than I expected, but in a good, surprising way. I also enjoyed the different sides that provided lots of textures to the dish. read more

Foundry & Lux - Tri-Tip Plate - New American Near Me - South San Francisco, California

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I've been coming here for years as I work nearby and it's one of very few dining spots in this area. The space is quite large and is great for hosting events. In the day time, the cafe and main dining area are open. In the afternoon/early evening, the other side opens which features a small bowling area with 2 lanes, a pool table, bar area with tables, and outdoor patio. Cafe - I highly recommend the lavender latte! This is hands down my favorite coffee from F&L. The cafe area has plenty of seating and plugs, so it's great for catching up in-person or working remotely on your laptop. The cafe also offers juices, pastries, Boichik bagels and breakfast burritos. Lunch - I don't have lunch regularly here but have enjoyed the fried chicken plate and BLT, which I believe are occasional specials. The F&L burger is also decent. Happy Hour - I like their crispy brussels and fries the best, but the lumpia is also good and surprisingly authentic! read more

I appreciate the idea of this food hall. However, the outdoor spaces weren't open when we visited during the day. Employees were friendly and service was fairly quick. The veggie burger was bland, I do not recommend. The other food we ordered was good. read more

Ambience 5/5 I love coming here to work or to have a business meeting! Plenty of parking (can get busy during the day), plenty of outlets/plugs, and it's divided into a cafe, lunch area, and lounge type deal depending on what time of day you come. People pretty much come here and mind their own business or walk in from the surrounding biotech/tech companies for lunch or happy hour. Food 5/5 The lattes are yummy and reasonable priced - $5-6. I've also had a sandwich with a side salad and a salad and they're reasonable for the bay :) and quite tasty! Also once tried the wings and fries which were yummy. Service 4/5 I enjoy it cause no one really bothers you if you're just working :) if you want food, people are attentive if you're at the lounge. Lunch area and cafe are walk up to purchase Overall, highly recommend! Plenty of EV charger around the area too! read more

Fun venue with exceptional food, attentive staff, and abundant free parking at The Cove's parking structure, all while being centrally located to 101/SSF/Brisbane. Casual vibe that houses a cafe, dining room, and lounge. They offer dine-in lunch & Happy Hour (even available for online order / takeout!). There's a bar serving delicious cocktails and a rotation of beer on tap. The catering menu is outstanding - available for onsite events or local delivery. I hosted a corporate event recently, and everyone enjoyed the food and amenities despite a couple hiccups that staff graciously remedied. Foundry & Lux has its own bowling alley and pool table for use by patrons as FCFS - sign up list opens at 2pm. Outdoor games are provided by The Cove and not F&L, weather permitting. This includes an assortment of games: bocce, whiffle ball, basketball, mini golf, horse shoe pits, and other lawn games. There's also direct access to the Bay Trail in the rear. We enjoy parking in the garage, exploring the trail, and finishing at F&L for HH. read more

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Tried Loundry & Lux for the first time and already planning my next visit. The food was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. Service was warm and attentive. And the ambience is modern, inviting, and just the right level of energy. A great spot whether you're out for a casual dinner or something a little more special. Highly recommend! read more

Foundry & Lux - Roasted chicken - New American Near Me - South San Francisco, California

Very posh interior, well designed and decorated central to all the companies at Oyster point. Multiple options for food from salads to sandwiches to coffee and cookies to fine dining. The crispy brussel sprouts were fantastic! read more

I don't feel like I received any customer service for about 20 minutes. I wasn't greeted. I was at the wrong door and wasn't let in. But other than that once I got in the restaurant I did enjoy the food. The cauliflower buffalo wings were good the sweet potato fries were amazing at a nice crispy coating and the veggie burger was a bee. It was healthy but it fell apart. But the atmosphere is really nice so definitely a place to come and bring a date. They have a pool table and also a little bowling alley nice atmosphere. read more

Foundry & Lux - Appetizers - New American Near Me - South San Francisco, California

We came during happy hour and ordered a variety of food off the happy hour menu. The appetizers were pretty good like the brussel sprouts and chicken wings but the mains like the sliders and Margherita pizza were meh. When we got the pizza, we were thinking it looked kind of saucy for a margherita pizza and when we ate it, it tasted like lunchables pizza like everything on it was technically cooked but not baked at a high temp and kinda soggy. Maybe they just forgot to bake our pizza? But saw another photo on here that was just as saucy. They have a pizza oven... so not sure why the pizza would be so bad. Took the remaining home and baked it - it tasted so much better. Ambiance is pretty nice, has indoor and outdoor seating. Can be pretty cold and windy outside but they have heaters so it was fine. We've came several times before as well for happy hour and it's always a hit or miss with the food. Some dishes are pretty good but others are meh. Guess you really have to know what to order! read more

Obsessed with the cafe's almond croissant! That's all I really wanted to write about lol. The ambiance of the cafe is also very cozy and relaxing. The food hall aspect is also really great. Cafeteria style with so many different options to choose from. I've gotten chicken curry there before and it was very tasty. read more

Foundry & Lux - New American Near Me - South San Francisco, California

Delicious food and service. We hosted 2 events this past week at Foundry and Lux, Mollie was excellent to work with. We will be back.

The ambiance is nice. Coming in through the building lobby, the bar is not easy to find as you must cross though the large, empty cafeteria and go through the partially opened room divider. There must be another entrance. People I met there said that they didn't come in that way. Service is good. The waiter and busser were attentive and came right over when we signaled for them. We only stayed for an hour, but the place felt comfortable enough that we wished we could stay longer. Happy Hour drinks were fairly priced, but I wasn't interested in the selection. The waiter said that the selection rotates, and they change it up regularly. I noticed that the Old Fashioned said that it was pre-mixed. I inquired. The waiter said that they mix up the Old Fashioned recipe in bulk to save time in serving, but the ingredients are all there and it tastes the same. I ordered it and was disappointed. It really didn't taste the same. Actually, a bottled cocktail from the grocery store tastes better. I should have gone with a draught. read more

I stopped by since I was in the area, and was super excited that they carry Boichik Bagels. I ordered a breakfast bagel sandwich, so it had egg and cheese. You can also add bacon if you want. They also have either bagel selections but I didn't order those. I enjoyed my bagel and coffee in their little cafe, which also has free wifi. read more

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Looking for a place to grab a bite or a coffee and get come work done? Look no more, I present Foundry and Lux! A friend introduced me to Foundry and Lux and I am so happy he did. We came here late morning on a Friday and found parking super easy. We were able to snag a table by the coffee cafe that had an easily accessible outlet. We both got oat milk lattes and they were so yummy! After a couple hours of work, we walked over to the food cafe to grab a bite and all the stuff were so sweet and kind. The service was quick and everything was clean and tidy. There's so many different food options available, but we opted to build our own salads and, oh my goodness! The salads are huge and so filling! I am a big fan of Foundry and Lux and can't wait to be back. read more

Came here on a Friday around noon and really enjoyed the ambiance! Essentially felt like eating at a tech cafeteria with different areas like a small bowling alley, coffee shop, and bar. Friend and I both ordered salads and the portions were pretty good! Recommend: Lemon Honey Cauliflower + Avo Quick tip: there is parking on the street but if that's full, there is 2hr free parking garage nearby at the end of the street. read more

Foundry & Lux - Lemon-Honey Cauliflower Salad - New American Near Me - South San Francisco, California

Friday, May 23, 2025 What would've been a party of 5. We made plans to hang out here, have a couple of drinks, eat and watch the game before the long weekend. Me being the responsible adult that I am took Uber here. 2 of us arrived first at 6pm. Yelp says they close at 8 PM and their website says last call is at 7:30pm. Server approaches us as we walk in and says that their manager decided to close early since it was slow and it is a long weekend. There were already a few customers inside and another person entered after us. I expressed my surprise and said that we had made plans with others to meet here. There was no sign stating they were closing early on their door nor their website. She was apologetic and asked how many more and I told her 3 more will be there within minutes. She said she would go ask her manager. She came back and said that her manager said they will close early and would not be able to accommodate us. Totally not cool. You are a business with posted hours. Stay open during those posted hours. I get closing if you have a private event but it is unacceptable when you decide last minute to close early on a whim because it is slow. Why have posted hours then? We won't be back. Very disappointing. read more

I've hosted work events and attended vendor sponsored events here and they've been okay. The food is on par to work cafeteria food and the drinks are watered down. I wouldn't recommend coming here on your own dime since service is a hit or miss. Bartenders aren't interested in taking drink orders if they're chatting it up with their friends. Overall okay to place to hang out after work if you're in the area. read more

Having been here twice before during the evening hours this was my first time having lunch. Ordered the cheeseburger which one has the option to have a salad with fries which I chose to get some ruffage along with the carbs from the fries. My colleague opted for the locally sourced Mary's fried chicken sandwich which was very good. Server was Jaron who provided great service. My only comment was it would have been great if they offered their pizzas during the lunch hours. read more

Foundry & Lux - New American Near Me - South San Francisco, California

The hours are kinda weird (closing by 7 pm on a Friday?), but the atmosphere, food, and service were enjoyable. It was lively, but not crowded, and the prices during happy hour were reasonable. We got onion rings, pork sliders, and Asian chili-glazed cauliflower "wings", which I particularly enjoyed (though everything was good! All of that plus two pints of Henhouse Saison beer came to less than $40.) Didn't get a chance to enjoy their bowling alley, pool table, bocce, etc. but it's cool that they have those fun little additions. read more

Foundry & Lux - Asian chili-glazed cauliflower "wings" and Henhouse Saison beer - New American Near Me - South San Francisco, California

Came here for happy hour and it was worth it to get the drinks specials. The appetizers and food were delicious. I recommend the pizza, Brussels sprouts, truffle fries because that's what I tried lol. They also have a two lane bowling alley and pool table so it's really nice to come here after work for happy hour. There's plenty of parking nearby and the only sad part is that they close early around 7:30-8 pm. read more

We ordered a few items from the Happy Hour menu! I can't wait to go back and try the pizza!! The service was amazing and the atmosphere was esthetically pleasing !! read more

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Our friend that lives in the area "surprised " us with this gem. I came here in November 2021 so it is still during the pandemic. We arrived just before 4 o'clock so not much of crowd. My friends brought their three kids with us, they were entertained with the two bowling lanes that we occupied for free. The bowling lanes are on a first come basis. Shoe covers and gloves are provided as well. Now for the good stuff... food and drinks. We went for happy hour! The deals were great! French fries and their pizza were amazing Try it out if you haven't and bring some friends! read more

Hipster-techy heaven! If you're annoyed by the SF hipster transplants infiltrating SSF, stay away!! But, if you do enjoy some of the fun places they tend to frequent, you may want to try it out at least once. Here's why: free billiards, free basketball court, free bowling! All of these amenities are inside (and outside) the bar/restaurant. I'm a teacher and after work, this place is a great way to get the gang together for some quick food and drinks with a side of games! Closes early, so not a good date night spot! read more

Hosting a party here!!! The Edamame dip is solid!!! Food is solid!!!! This is. A great place to eat drink and host a social. Yes we are bowling as well. read more

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I don't know why my reviews keep fluctuating for Foundry & Lux, but that's just how it is :( Today was a 'could've been better' experience. I came in around 2:40pm hoping I could catch their cafeteria food items before they close for the day, but no luck. Doors were closed and only the bar area was open. Hmm, okay, why not? I haven't dined in for awhile! As I walked in from the patio entrance to the bar, it was relatively empty and quiet. Yay! I missed the lunch rush and craze.. or so I thought.. Anyways, my server was incredibly patient, kind, and attentive, so I did not have any problems/complaints with the service whatsoever! I did, however, have a problem with how crowded the bar got once I ordered my food. A whole swarm of people came in for happy hour, I presume, and began to fill the establishment. There were some empty tables for 2-4 people to sit, but for some odd reason, the crowd that came in simply wanted to stand around. I'm totally fine with that, but I wasn't comfortable with folks crowding around my table as I ate. There was a gentleman who was rather close to my table and visibly coughing, as well as his 5 colleagues orbiting the side of my table, which made me uncomfortable to eat my meal. Eventually, the coughs get a bit louder and the guy decides to excuse himself to the restroom for relief. I felt that it was my cue to leave before the bar got even crazier... I'm glad my intuition was right on the dollar, because as I walked out with my food, 10 more people came flooding in... I noticed that the bowling/back area of the bar was sectioned off today. Perhaps for an event? Either way, I just felt incredibly claustrophobic and dissatisfied with my lunch experience at Foundry's today and just wished that they'd open up space or minimize the number of people inside... I know COVID restrictions have lifted, but I still think we should still err on the side of caution when it comes to gathering and having a bunch of people without any masks on or space to socially distance ourselves. Aside from not really being able to eat and enjoy my meal, I thought food was okay. I ordered sweet potato fries and their fried chicken burger. The sweet potato fries were a nice change from the truffle fries! The fried chicken burger was so salty! I'm not sure if I was unlucky, but the breading/batter that coated the chicken was really, really salty! Some areas were fine and then some areas felt saturated in saltiness? I was glad to have ordered a salad to eat with my burger, because it really helped me stomach the salty chicken. I also wanted to ask: is it possible to change the buns anytime soon? I feel like the buns that Foundry & Lux use for their burgers do not do any justice to their delicious options. Compared to the soft brioche buns I've seen at other burger establishments, the buns here are dry, mealy, and crumble so easily. I'm grateful for the side of buttermilk aioli that helped me glue the bun pieces together as it fell apart with each bite. TLDR; I'll try to come around 1pm (before happy hour) or just order my food to-go in the future if I do decide to stop by during happy hour. Skip burgers unless you're okay with dry buns and ask servers to request for the chicken to lightly seasoned the breading. Side note: If you didn't know, Foundry & Lux is the place to go for lunch/dinner/drinking/whatever you wanna do with your coworkers or friends! They've got a calming, relaxing lounge/cafe area in the back (where to-go orders are found), a spacious, open cafeteria styled dining area, and then a relaxing but playful bar in the back. I'm just bummed that the cafeteria and cafe area close so darn early! 3:00pm! I get that it's probably due to COVID as well as everyone rolling back to work after lunch, but can I girl find a place to study and eat? read more

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Cool place to hang out after work. I was there for a cocktail event generated by my recruiting company and the place is large, comfortable chairs and delicious happy hour food. Parking is not an issue, finding the open glass door to enter was. However, I was not disappointed in quality and taste. read more

My coworkers and I love doing happy hour here. The location is just so convenient for us! The last drop cocktail is good and very photogenic. Make sure to ask what flavor of juice they use that day - I had no idea it was rotational because the first few times we went the drink was pink. During our most recent visit, the drink was yellow and the server explained that it was a passionfruit flavor this time around. Also make sure you get the brussel sprouts! I promise you'll enjoy it. read more