This is probably the only place where the sandwiches don't taste like the store's essence. I mean, don't get me wrong, a store's essence from any given deli/liquor store definitely adds unique character to the sandwich and sometimes I want that in a sandwich. But when you want a sandwich that only tastes like its ingredients, Irving Subs is the spot. Their Dutch crunch is famous for being fresh and actually crunchy. Their lettuce is shredded but fresh and crispy. The salt content is just enough to bring out the flavors. And the overall composition of their sandwiches are very well proportioned. You're not getting skimped, but you're also not biting into a mouthful of a packet of deli meat. They definitely know what they are doing. Service is good and ambiance is a small humble shop on the corner of 12th Ave. read more

Irving Subs - "The Giants" (club sandwich) - Sandwiches Near Me - San Francisco, California

Ordered the Nearly Reuben on sliced sourdough, toasted, with house garlicky mayo and brown mustard on DoorDash. Double pastrami, horseradish, havarti, lettuce, tomatoes, red onions, pickles, and pepperoncini. A lot going on, and it all came together. The horseradish and havarti gave it enough personality to stand apart from a standard pastrami sandwich, and the garlicky mayo tied everything together. The one casualty of DoorDash was sogginess by the time it arrived. That's not a knock on the sandwich, it's just the reality of ordering something like this for delivery. At $14.50 it's a hearty sandwich at a fair price. I'd recommend it, but eat in. read more

Irving Subs - Nearly Reuben - Sandwiches Near Me - San Francisco, California

Wait did I really just order a sub two days in a row? Before this, my last visit was prepandemic. It's been that long! The subs are so good and fairly priced. Mr.Happy is my favorite thus far. It's packed with fresh ingredients and enough to feed one hungry Mr or Mrs. You'll sure be happy after this meal. What's even better is that they have a dining area next next door. It's clean and filled with games if you just wanna hang out. read more

Great sandwiches, creative options, good prices, quick service and easy online ordering.

I ordered "The Giant" on Uber Eats on a Sunday afternoon around 12:40 p.m. and the wait for the sandwich was an estimated 45 minutes. Oftentimes the estimate in the app is not particularly accurate, so I went ahead and placed my order, expecting that it would be ready in 10 minutes or so. When I arrived at Irving Subs for pick-up, I immediately realized I should have trusted the estimate provided in app: there were cars doubled parked everywhere next to the restaurant, as well as a crowd of people waiting on the sidewalk for their sandwiches. Ultimately, the sandwich took exactly one hour to prepare. To be blunt, if you're in a rush, I would absolutely go elsewhere or order far, far, far in advance. "The Giant" sandwich I ordered included turkey, cheddar, thick cut bacon, and avocado on top of the standard toppings of lettuce, tomatoes, red onions, pickles, pepperoncinis, salt & pepper, house vinaigrette, mustard and mayo. Although the sub is not the longest and largest sub out there, it is stacked generously. Unlike pastrami spots that often create unbalanced monstrosities that are only stacked with meats and nothing else, the sandwich I had was perfectly balanced. Across the board, the ingredients were fresh and high quality: I loved the freshness of the Dutch crunch roll -- honestly one of the best I've had in recent memory, the creamy avocado had nice chunks in it for added texture, the crispy bacon was not-oily, and the pepperoncinis rounded out the sandwich with a nice brininess and spice. Each bite had just the right amount of moistness to it, without being overly messy. Five star sandwich, but minus one star for the extremely long wait times. read more

Irving Subs - The Giants - Sandwiches Near Me - San Francisco, California

I loves me pretty much anything on a fresh Dutch crunch roll, and they definitely provide a number of options at this modest sammie shop in the Inner Sunset. But sometimes I have those days when I pinch my gut and feel the need to curb my carb intake. No problem here as they have a tortilla wrap option. I must've been feeling real guilty because I ordered the $9.95 Loaded Veggie in a Tortilla Wrap. It was generously stuffed with avocado slices, shredded lettuce, cucumber slices, peperoncini, and roasted red peppers. Their house vinaigrette and garlicky mayo actually made it surprisingly satisfying for a self-induced mandate of guilt reduction (Photo 9). I was going to walk over to Golden Gate Park and find a random bench to devour my veggie sandwich. However, it turned out they have a dining room two doors down from the shop. It was well stocked with a big screen TV for sports viewing, a variety of toys for the kiddies, and a restroom. How convenient, and they make the space available as a private event rental. FOOD - 5 stars...really well-turned veggie wrap and it's big enough to satisfy AMBIANCE - 5 stars...the unexpected extra room is a definite plus SERVICE - 4 stars...quick and efficient TOTAL - 5 stars...a tasty reduced guilt veggie wrap is nothing to take for granted RELATED - Exploring the Sunset? Here's a collection of places l've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/02wYmHE0BT read more

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I was in the area due to hubby having surgery. I walked from the hospital and decided to drop in. The layout is pretty much a small counter with wifi sitting area. My sandwich was fresh and I was given a choice to have my bread roasted. I really liked that there is an actual room just doors down with a ping pong table and activity area for children. The customer service was good and parking can be hard. read more

Irving Subs - Great sandwich can't remember name - Sandwiches Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I haven't been out for a sub sandwich in sometime. My last couple of disappointments were Panera and Jersey Mike's. TODAY however a cloud has lifted because I just snarked down this absolute amazing sandwich loaded with delectable fresh ingredients and one of the best pickled Jardinière's I've eaten in a long time. I vote best sandwich in San Francisco read more

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In the city and decided to drop by this spot off a friend's recommendation and it did not disappoint. Friendly staff and highly recommend to order online as it can get busy on a weekend afternoon. Pictured: the Masonic -- a grilled chicken breast sandwich with their signature house garlicky mayo and the usual sandwich toppings. There are many ways to customize as you please. The sandwich was extremely fresh and flavorful but the star was the Dutch crunch bread. Definitely one of the best I've tried and just elevated the sandwich as a whole. 10/10 might have to grab two next time I'm in the city! read more

Irving Subs - Sandwiches Near Me - San Francisco, California

One of my favorite sandwich spots in the city! I'm so glad I live close to an Irving Subs because this place has become a staple in my take-out rotation. The best part is that they are very vegan and vegetarian friendly! They have an entire dedicated vegan section (not vegetarian only and vegans have to make modification or omit ingredients). For vegans, they offer tofu, vegan bacon, and vegan Tindle chicken as their protein options! They even have a separate vegan cheese and vegan garlicky mayo, so you don't have to worry about a dry sandwich. My favorite is the Plant-Based Club: Vegan chicken, bacon, avocado, lettuce, tomato, and onion on Dutch Crunch bread. So good and filling and protein packed! They also have a vegan cheesy bbq chicken sandwich and a soy spicy sandwich which uses their 5-spice tofu. This place gets super busy on weekends, so definitely order ahead and expect a 30-minute wait to pick them up. If you want to dine in, they have a cute dining room that's only 2 doors down, about 15 feet away. There are tables and chairs, plus a ping-pong table and board games. Apparently, you can rent out this space for events, too! Delicious sandwiches at a good price that will fill you up and won't leave you dry. Will definitely be eating this again and again! read more

I was in the sunset area recently to run some errands and was looking for place to grab a wick dinner. Came across Irving Subs. I ordered the Giants sandwich and the Nearly Reuben. The ingredients tasted fresh, the portions were generous, and the flavors hit the spot without feeling overly heavy. One thing that really stands out is the value. The pricing is great for what you get, especially considering the portion size and quality. It feels like a place you can come back to regularly without thinking twice. The setup is a bit unique. The seating area is actually located a couple doors down, and it can even be rented out for private parties, which is a nice touch if you are planning something casual with a group. read more

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Great subs, good prices. Would definitely come back again. Ordered the "ten for ten" deal aka turkey, ham, cheese, lettuce and mayo for $10. Great portions for the price. Took this sandwich all the way through a hike, and it stayed crispy. Would definitely come back and try the other sandwiches on the menu. read more

Irving Subs - Sandwiches Near Me - San Francisco, California

Best sandwich in the area!! They pack their sandwiches tightly and they don't skimp on the fillings. All the flavors go together so well, and I especially love their garlic mayo + DUTCH CRUNCH! I'm happy the bread stayed crunchy, even after an hour when I ate it. They can get pretty busy on the weekends, so be prepared to wait around 20 minutes. I appreciate the wonderful service despite being busy. read more

Irving Subs - Warriors - Sandwiches Near Me - San Francisco, California

This is a really wonderful sandwich spot that I have come to love for their kind accommodation to customization- be it adding weird, hot stuff (the Tajin spice and ghost pepper sauce really add to the sandwich)- or holding the typical stuff (I'm allergic to onions and really hate most lettuce). The sandwiches are creative and well balanced. There is always a harmonious balance of ingredients. The Ms. Spicy is wonderful, as the Tajin spice is unique and adds to the flavor. Alma's Hot and Spicy was also a winner, as was the Giants. Kudos for having simple sandwiches with the option to make as weird and customizable as is reasonable! I have only ever gotten delivery because it is far away, but I am very happy with the accuracy of the orders and artistry in each sandwich. Thank you! read more

It's been at least a decade since I've eaten Dutch crunch bread. I used to enjoy thick slices of it as a kid, and it was always a treat since I didn't get it very often, and it outshines a classic French loaf. As I got caught up with life, I nearly forgot about it until I moved to San Francisco last year and read an article by the SF Gate that claimed Dutch crunch is a regional specialty in Northern California. It suddenly made sense to me why I'd never seen it anywhere else. After reading the article, I eagerly looked up where I could find Dutch crunch bread in the city. I bookmarked a few spots to try but then again got busy. Now, finally, over the long weekend, I went on a foodie crawl along Irving and adjacent streets and spontaneously stopped in to order a sandwich to-go here. I really like how Irving Subs offers several vegan and vegetarian options. This was the top spot I wanted to try because of that reason. Sandwiches can be kind of heavy since they're loaded with ingredients, so I like to get mine with meat alternatives and lots of veggies. I ordered the soy spicy sandwich on a toasted Dutch crunch roll, and it was ready for pick-up at the takeout window bit later. When I got home, I quickly devoured half of it. It was so delicious! The tofu was nice and firm, and the bread was fresh and dense just the way I like it. I'm happy I found a great spot that combines a childhood treat I knew and loved with healthy ingredients that suit my current lifestyle. read more

Irving Subs - Soy Spicy - Sandwiches Near Me - San Francisco, California

Have been trying new sandwich spots and Irving Subs definitely has a lot of hype. Got the dutch crunch with house garlicky mayo, turkey, bacon, avocado and pesto sauce. Sandwich was a bit smaller than expected compared to other spots I've been to, but still a good size (def will fill you up). Flavor wise, it was a bit average -- didn't really excite me or anything but it wasn't bad. Maybe one of their signature sandwiches would have been a better pick. read more

Irving Subs - Sandwiches Near Me - San Francisco, California

These sandwiches were bomb! Both were nicely loaded up with meat. Love that the bacon is thick cut and perfectly crisp. The pesto on the Goodfellas was very subtle, I expected a little more but it was still super tasty. The meats and veggies all tasted so fresh. The bread of both sandwiches was great too! Great texture and filling to bread ratio. They also have a cool space next door where you can sit down to eat, watch a game on the tv, and even play some games like ping pong or board games. Would definitely recommend Irving Subs! read more

Irving Subs - Goodfellas - Sandwiches Near Me - San Francisco, California

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After five years as a loyal DoorDash customer without a single complaint, I finally hit a wall. I placed an order through Irving Sub's website, which handed off to DoorDash -- but somewhere in that handoff the order converted to pickup without my knowledge or any way to correct it. I ended up having to Uber to the restaurant to get my own sandwich. DoorDash charged me anyway. For doing nothing. read more

I love the November on a toasted Italian bun - everything except mustard and onion... the best!!! Been coming for years. My fav sub spot in the area. read more

Small shop, big taste! I stopped by on a Saturday afternoon and there was quite the foot traffic ranging from online pickup orders to in-person orders. Service was fast, limited seating indoors and a bench right outside; definitely more of a grab and go kind of place. I ordered a "custom" sandwich, pastrami on sliced sourdough with havarti cheese and all their veggies, toasted. 10/10 for this! Portions were perfect and their house sauce was just amazing. Highly recommend this spot! read more

Irving Subs - Pastrami on Sourdough - Sandwiches Near Me - San Francisco, California

Despite coming in 10 minutes before close, the sandwhich artist was extremely kind and quickly created the biggest, yummiest vegan sandwhich ever. They also had a welcoming dinner area with games that provided a great vibe! read more

Irving Subs - Vegan sandwhich with chicken and bacon - Sandwiches Near Me - San Francisco, California

Great spot for lunch. Also, they have a new sitting area with restrooms available. Laptop friendly. Easy access from Muni stops 9 and 12th. read more

Finally, a sub shop that knows how to make a real sub! And the service is excellent, and they care about their customers, contrary to national chains. I wholeheartedly recommend them. And anyone going to Safeway for a sub should forget that because it's expensive and there's nothing in it. There is no there there, just bread and a thin slice of whatever they call it. So this place really knows how to make a real sub, old school style; it's something you can sink your teeth into and enjoy. read more

Good sandwiches, but slow service. I placed a pickup order via DoorDash for a chicken melt. When browsing on DoorDash, it originally said 18 minutes for pickup when I was browsing, though that changed to 25 minutes after placing the order. That was no big deal, but when I arrived at the store a few minutes after the estimated pickup time, they said it would be another 5 minutes. After another 5 minutes, I checked in again, but they said they were still working on it. I ended up waiting another 10 minutes, which meant it took almost 50 minutes from the time I placed my order until my sandwich was ready for pickup, which seems like a long time. I should also mention that I placed my order around 1:10 PM on a weekday, which I thought would be after the main lunch rush. I want to cut them some slack given that they are a small operation and they also appeared to be filling a catering order, but I wish they quoted more accurate wait times. The sandwich itself was good - generous portion size and packed with fillings. I wish the cheese was slightly more melted, but that's a personal preference. The sandwiches are a pretty good value for the money (especially with a discount DoorDash was offering on certain sandwiches), but I'm not sure if I would wait this long again. read more

Irving Subs - The Melt - Sandwiches Near Me - San Francisco, California

The food was good and on time, better than the last time I tried it before. The staff that was working was nice. I will come again.

I came here long time ago and I do love the food and I will love to come back here to eat again.. Making plans to come here..

Just ordered with Uber eats - Super fresh and I appreciate that they allow special requests! Will def order again. I like the little lollipop surprise in the bag too! read more

I received my order from Irving Subs which I ordered from Uber Eats. I thought everything was good with my order until I opened the bag. Guess what it wasn't...the Ruben, burned. Did it have any garlic mayo? No. What about the cheese I ordered. Oh, right that was wrong too. On top of the poor quality of what I ordered I didn't even get the potato salad I ordered. It looked like the sandwich was slapped together, burned and thrown in a bag. Literally. I wasted 20$ and a delivery fee for nothing. What a waste of a sandwich and my time. I suggest that you steer clear of this place unless you like wasting money and eating burned food. No stars and I can't even give it a star. read more

Although it's often overlooked, this little sandwich shop has a huge dining area just two doors down that can usually accommodate a lot of people suddenly showing up. One of my favorite sandwiches is their barbecue roast beef, which also includes bacon and an incredibly fresh roll. They also offer a selection of deserts, sodas, and salads. read more

Great sandwich spot! Pretty affordable with big portions. I usually get the Giant's sub on because turkey sandwiches are my favorite. This one also has bacon, avocado, cheddar and comes with lots of fresh veggies like lettuce, tomatoes, pickles and pepperoncinis. I always get it on Dutch crunch and it never disappoints! Just note it's a small spot that's to go only. No seating except for a bench outside. read more

delicious sandwich spot south of GGP! we ordered on a sunday around 1PM & waited ~20min for our sandwiches. we ordered: 1. the Giants (4.5/5) on dutch crunch 2. the Irving (4/5) on dutch crunch we picnicked with these in the park (a 10min walk away) but next time wanna try out the Irving Subs indoor dining space that's one door down from the storefront ٩(・ ・)و read more

Irving Subs - The Giants (left), The Irving (right) - Sandwiches Near Me - San Francisco, California

The best westside sandwich shop, maybe even best citywide. They have a new dining room next door at 1046 that is fantastic for families with small children. I rented it out for a birthday and it was perfect - enclosed childproof area with toys for kids to play with. This was a perfect find and I will be renting out the space again. Don't let my detour into the great rental space deter you, Irving Subs also dishes out fantastic sandos. I love the Giants, Sorellina and Beat LA (do these guys love baseball or what?!?). read more

Finally a sub spot that reminds me of the hoagies on the east coast! I loved the Godfather sandwich they had... Was perfect. I ordered from Door Dash when I was at work. I can't wait to have the team try this place! Great sandwich! read more

Irving Subs - The Godfather! - Sandwiches Near Me - San Francisco, California

I ask for extra lettuce and pickles. I never ever get it. But now they put almost no lettuce or pickle. I guess that is my punishment for requesting it. It also wasn't on the bread I ordered. Oh, and that is how much onion I got too. Also notice the bottom of the sandwich, the dry bread? They don't put mayo on both sides. Just dry meat on dry bread. Unreal. Who does that? Also, you can tell they are Asian owned by the health department score. They get bad scores, fix it, but then go right back to being filthy. The clean standard is not maintained. One month 6 violation, follow up zero. Next inspection 6 violations, follow up zero. They keep clean while being watched, then go right back to donig whatever they want. This is the very worst sandwich shop in town. Horrible. read more

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Wow! This place is excellent. Not only does it have great gluten free bread but there is also an excellent seating area that my 3 year old loved to play in while we waited and ate. Such a treat in the city! The service was fabulous as well and for how busy they are it was surprisingly fast! read more

Irving Subs - Gluten free turkey - Sandwiches Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I always forget to take a picture but just went back to Irving subs for the second time! This is my favorite sandwich shop in SF by far. I got The Giants sandwich on sourdough the first time and Dutch crunch the second time (big fan of Dutch crunch now!). Service is great but because it's so popular, I recommend ordering online 30 min before you plan on picking it up. You can also order in person at their kiosk outside but be ready for a wait. It's a small shop with not much space to eat inside but I think they just opened up a seating area with games next door for you to enjoy your sandwich! Will be checking that out the next time I go read more

Amazing sandwiches with a detached Fun Room with toys for children and a ping pong table! Digital kiosk to order. Food came out within reasonable time. I was so tempted to order extra sandwiches for the next day! read more

The bread was lovely and perfectly baked. This is the best Dutch crunch roll I've eaten in a little bit. The sandwich was perfectly crafted like art, but the employees did not follow my sandwich order. My sandwich had no pickles and added peppers. It would be easy 4 star if they got my order right. read more

Absolutely delicious traditional and yummy big San Francisco deli sandwich with the gluten free bread option -yay! It's very hard for me to find a great deli sandwich with decent GF bread. It's a tiny walk up to go place. But prepare to wait on the weekends! Our order took 30 minute, maybe more. So order online or just be chillll. Right next to the park so you can get your lunch and picnic! Parking is quite annoying in that neighborhood so again, chilll. Enjoy the cute shops and a walk and prepare to share your sandwich with the hungry ducks across the way haha. IYKYK! :-) read more

What I ordered: ** 9/10: Nick's Protein Fix? - $14 - on Dutch crunch with the works (everything on it)... SO GOOD AND CRUNCHY - this was on their specials menu, but it should be a menu staple! - tuna salad, mild coppa? (i don't remember!!), and avocado - it truly is a basic sub done well. - sub was around 6" After failing to try the famous restaurant across the street twice, this time we ended up picking Irving Subs for lunch. Honestly it may have been fate because this was truly one of the best sandwiches I've had in a while! It's a small store, located on the corner of 12th and Irving. There are 3? seats inside, so it's pretty much a grab and go. Luckily it is walking distance from GGP, so we enjoyed our sandwich at the Botanical Garden. A hidden gem and must try if you're ever craving a quality sub! Food: 9/10 Service: 10/10 Total: 9.5/10 read more

Irving Subs - Nick's Protein Fix with Dutch Crunch - Sandwiches Near Me - San Francisco, California