A nice convenience to have in the area. Would be great if they stocked some more local/artisanal products, but there's a good selection of drinks and convenience foods/goods. Potato salad is delicious! read more

I've been coming to this market for the past two years. The owner, Sam, is super friendly and nice. If you show up right as they are about to close they'll let you in and will wait for you to finish shopping without rushing you out, which is incredibly nice. They have pretty much everything you need and it's a much more personal experience than going to woodlands down the street. They also allow you to bring dogs inside, which is very useful when you're out walking your pup and want to pick up something without running a separate trip. Sam will sometimes give treats to my dog as well. I've read a bunch of reviews complaining of poor service. I can't speak for others but I've had nothing but great experiences here, the rest of his family (who all work there) might not be as smiley as Sam but they've all been really helpful and kind. I love shopping at Gabbys and it's my first choice in the neighborhood. read more

Not so much of a cafe as it is a corner grocery with a sandwich counter... I'll load up here on my way to Giants games... read more

Gabby's cafe is great. I used to live upstairs and went down there for anything I needed...beer, wine, snacks, drinks etc. This is a family owned and operated business and everyone is great. They also have really good deli sandwiches and breakfast sandwiches. This is the thing I miss most about my first SF apartment, that and being 4 blocks from my office. Oh yeah, best chicken salad sandwich in SF. Get it on wheat, with cheddar and jalepenos. DONE! Say what's up to my boys Sam and Q too while you're there. read more

Jeff does an excellent job - love the veggie plates here with 10 different items on it - - great value (under $7) - nice variety on the plate - hummus, cucumber salad, bean salad, beets, and 4 other things - delicious! read more

I was staying in the building this grocery store is attached too. Once my girlfriend and I arrived from our flight and got to our place, we were starving! We came down stairs to find they had sandwiches. Since we wanted a quick bite to go and rest a little, we ended up grabbing sandwiches from this spot, I was so glad we did! The pastrami sandwich was probably one of the best I had! I really enjoyed it! The owner behind the counter was very nice and gave us recommendations of places to visit in the city. Definitely a go too place if in the mood for a pastrami sandwich! My girlfriend also really enjoyed her veggie sandwich! read more

Sandwiches are good and well priced but besides that the service sucks and the woman there is rude as all Hell. I won't be coming back here again. read more

Some of the worst service I've ever seen. The staff was very unaccompdating. When I finally got their attention, I had a $9.50 total that was below their $10 minimum. I politely asked if it was ok and the clerk told me to piss off. After seeing that I had nothing else to buy, he took my card and grumbled something under his breath; when I got home I found out that he had charged me $10.50, putting an extra dollar on my bill without my permission. What crooks. read more

Basic sandwiches. The owner is rude and will pick and choose which customers to serve regardless of who is first. They just lost my business for life. read more

Top notch humans gets better every year! And whenever I need something special they make sure to have it for me!

This is definitely a convenience store/liquor store rather than a cafe. However it is family owned and they are really nice. I recently went there because I was out of eggs and was surprised to find out that they stock many of the same brands as Whole Foods. read more

Gabby - More of a convenience store and liquor store than a cafe - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - San Francisco, California

Open seven days a week from 6.30a to 8p--not half bad for SOMA! Just got a decent BLT sandwich from here, and saw that they sell bottles of Pepperwood Grove merlot for 99 cents when you buy $35 worth of goods. Other than that, Gabby's stocked with an espresso bar, all kinds of coffees and drinks, average-priced sandwiches and a few salads--oh, and codfish filets (YESSS). There's an ATM inside, too. read more

this place is only a block away from work and i had no idea they had sandwiches and salad here. The turkey avocado BLT i got was good, not the greatest or the worst. It was a good sandwich, and it's a good portion for the price too. It's big enough so that you would only really need to eat half of it and save it to eat later on in the day. I read some of the reviews saying that they have bad customer service, and i disagree. This place isn't some chain restaurant or grocery store. what kind of customer service do you really expect from a convenience store? buy your booze, cigarettes, lotto ticket, and maybe a sandwich and get on with your day. It's not like this place has anyone to compete with. I think when it comes to convenience stores, you take what you can get at convenience stores. The guy that made my order was more friendly than i thought he would be. I was expecting that quite blank stare, but was acknowledged at least and had no problems with giving him my order. What else do you need? The great thing about this place is that you can find alot of things here that you can't find in the area. read more

Great and friendly little café. Just the ticket for a bite of breakfast. The Egg ham and cheese bagel was delicious.

Not a big fan. The fella declined my transaction on my amex card and said it was declined because of fraud.

Selection is fine, and the folks who run the cafe were very friendly when I shopped here (twice). I also wouldn't mind the higher prices, they are typical for a convenience store in this area. What is not okay, however, is that at each visit, I was charged 25% more than the price tag on the item stated. That's quite a sales tax rate. I was not given (or offered) a receipt, forgot to ask for one, and only noticed the discrepancy later. Perhaps it was an error both times; I will give them another try, and update accordingly. read more

Nice family and solid place to get groceries, sandwiches, frozen goods. Nothing fancy about it just very solid.

Convenient place if you live nearby. Good selection of groceries you may need along with some nice lookin' food in the deli counter (I didn't try any yet). Fair prices. Me like! read more

We're nearby so we frequent this cute cafe/deli/convenience/liquor store quite a bit. Love them, friendly family, but have to take a star away because the rare times I'm up that early heading to a store, they never open on time. One time, it wasn't until 30 minutes after. I'm not a morning shopping kind of person any way so it's a not a big deal to me because I never get to work on time all the time LOL. read more

They don't have the greatest grocery selection, being so small, but they're super close to my apartment making them the most convenient. So 3 stars on the selection, but 5 stars for service. I came in once looking for coffee filters to fit my coffee maker. They didn't have them, but ordered them for me and had them for me later that day! So nice!! They're always super friendly and they carry the basics that I need. read more

I swear I only came here for the few weeks I was around because there was nothing else close by. Their sandwiches were ok at best. I always came in with a smile and was nice, never got the same in return. Rude all the time. The lady that makes the sandwiches messed up on my sandwich, she got the wrong bread when I clearly stated which one I wanted. She said "o well I already tested the other" excuse me? They are thinking of opening a taqueria next door.. God help us all read more

I stopped by yesterday before heading to an event down the street and ordered the Gabby Club. I told the man working the counter that I like everything on my sandwhich and he stated that he would make me a sandwhich that would make me want to come back again. He was right! As I started eating it I realized it was one of the best sandwhiches I had ever eaten and now I can't wait to go back to the city to visit them again. read more

This is a perfect little corner market. The owners are friendly and genuine. I just wish they were open later. (Although, I just crave ice cream at 10pm and with them closed, I'm SOL. So, it's probably for the best.) read more

Ever so slightly above-average food (did love my black bean burger), but the coffee was not very good and the posted menu prices were inconsistent with the printed version. Two stars all the way, except burger was really good, and the service was friendly and attentive. Now if only they could apply the same focus in making their prices match. read more

Great Espresso coffee too! Don't be surprised to make new friends as repeat customers hang out to talk to Sam while they enjoy their lunch or coffee. I also found new products that Sam ordered for other customers that I enjoy too. Now they carry liquor. Good value! Nice owners! Good find! read more

Watch out for being ripped off at the register. At first, I thought this place was great. Good location for lots of household goods or a decent bite to eat. BUT...you have to watch out for how much things cost and what they actually charge you for. A number of times I have been overcharged. I usually catch it at the time it happens, but a few times I didnt notice until I got home and it was too late. Ask for a receipt and double check how much they are charging you!! It's a cool spot but very untrustworthy people. Hate to write a review like this but just beware of what you are paying...watch your back because they will get you for what they can if you arent looking. If it were an honest joint, I would give them a nice review. Just never experienced such untrustworthy business. 2 stars is pushing it. read more

I went in to order a sandwich. I told the gentleman I would like swiss cheese and avocado on a roll untoasted. He proceeds to put my roll in the toaster which I had to repeat that I do NOT want it toasted. I walked away to get a drink and when I came back I noticed the cheese he just finished making my sandwich with was round like provolone. I asked 'is that swiss cheese?' he said 'no, we are out of swiss.' I then asked him why he assumed it was ok to use the provolone without telling me to which then he said 'well I can get some swiss' I assume from their stock because the place is 1/2 cafe, 1/2 convenience store. If I had not walked back to him making the sandwich I would not have known until I was long gone from the store because he wrapped the sandwich up. Needless to say.......I will not be returning to this cafe, as far as i am concerned that is bad business. read more

I live nearby and spotted Gabby's walking home from an appointment. As soon as I walked in Sam greeted me with a huge grin. This place makes the BEST pastrami sandwiches ever, hands down. By my second visit Sam knew me by name and was even nice enough to grab a case of my favorite vodka a day early from their distributor. How cool is that?! My boyfriend and I will be frequent visitors. read more

Staff is super friendly. Good selection of groceries that can save you in a pinch. They also serve some kickass breakfast! They don't take AMEX tho, which is a bummer. read more

Ive been working down the street for a while now. And this area has lil to no choices where to eat lunch. So i am forced to either bring a lunch or take my chances that this place will get my order right... Which is about one out of three visits. The girl working the counter treats you as if she knows that u have no other choice but to deal with their service. But, when they get it right... The sandwiches are pretty decent. read more

Everything you need and a big selection of booze. Variety of foodstuffs from overseaas. If you're looking for something obscure that they don't carry, they'll order it for you. The hours are convenient and the people are great. read more

Good for a neighborhood convenience store. I'll stop here to pick up a bottle of wine or a sandwich or cheese and crackers if people are coming over. Not great for every day shopping - no real produce and the options are very limited. The owners are super nice, and will order whatever you need if you ask them. The counter food is good - great sandwiches, prices are okay. read more

5 stars for the deli. A hidden gem in the area. So far everything I've tried there has been great and fresh. Recommend the pastrami on rye. Agree that it's primarly an american deli + good falafel. read more

The worst convenience store ever. They have breakfast bagels advertised on their menu and when you order it the owner says " forget it, can't do it, do you know how much eggs cost?" Meanwhile a platter of egg salad that has probably been there for a week is just sitting in the refrigerator. This store is extremely over priced and they have horrible people skills. read more

I live approximately 50 yards from this place and I can't understand why they are still in business. The guy who owns the place is a nice guy but his son has the customer service skills of a SS soldier in WWII. I've been in there three times when he has been working the register and not once did he offer a friendly "hello", "can I help you", "How ya doin" etc. Today I made a point of looking him in the eyes as I walked in and saying HELLO very loudly so he could hear me......and got nothing, nada, zilch. Not even a faint smile back. I literally put my soda on the counter and he continued to watch the tv screen and seemed put off that I interrupted his favorite show. He never told me how much the soda was, he just extended his hand out for the cash. It's too bad because I feel for the mom and pop shop and the father/owner is actually a nice man. I now walk three blocks out of the way when I need to go to a "neighborhood" convenient store. read more

I don't know why you'd operate a store if you didn't want to wait on people buying stuff there, but that appears to be what happened with this place. Went in a week or so ago and asked for $5 worth of lottery tickets. Had a $20 bill in my hand. Guy behind the counter said he couldn't break it - "The bank just came and took all my cash". I found a loose dollar in my pocket and bought a single ticket. Sure looked like there was cash in the drawer when he opened it to stick my buck in. Probably just didn't want to make change. Stopped in today to get something to drink. The man was busy with a sandwich order and the woman was on the phone. She actually glared at me when I set my drink on the counter, rolled her eyes at me, and never skipping a word on the phone, walked over and simply stuck out her hand. When I asked for a lottery ticket, too, she audibly sighed and treated me to another eye roll. Slammed the ticket on the counter and stuck her hand out again, all the while still yammering away on the phone. When I asked "How much?" she walked away, yelled something, and some other guy came up to take my money. He said exactly two words - "Five bucks" - and stuck his hand out, too. Took the bill, stuffed it in the drawer and walked away. There's another small store nearby where everyone is at least polite. That's where I'll go from now on. read more