Want a delicious Gyro, this is the place to go. The owner is so sweet and kind. She's always so upbeat and her customer service is top tier. I keep coming back because the food here is delicious. I usually order the #1, which is a beef and lamb gyro with light onions, and a side of fries. I pay about $15. I'm usually not a fan of these, but I love that they have the kiosk where you can order from if it's too busy in there and it absolutely gets busy during lunchtime. I don't use it much because I love talking to the owner, but the option is nice. The restaurant is very small, but it has a beautiful mural of Greece on both sides of the wall. I love that. You can dine in or do you like most people and take to go. I love it here as this is one of my go-to spots for lunch. read more

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I've hardly meet a gyro I don't like. Here they do it right with some fries in the sando. Get in get out and it's fantastic and delicious. A bit pricey but I guess I'm downtown in SF. read more

Locali Mediterranean - Counter. - Greek Near Me - San Francisco, California

The ingredients are super fresh and the grilled jalapeños were an amazing add on. The woman who works there (owner) is super friendly. You order and get it to go so there's not much to say about the ambiance. read more

For lunch this place is quite good. Relatively affordable with good portions. Enjoyed their gyro salad. Decently quick

Nice service. Quick and fast , you order the food, comes within 5 mins. Excellent part especially in a busy city like San Francisco . I usually get the falafel. read more

I used to come here since it was a block away from my office and it was a great "grab and go" place when I had limited time between meetings. Anything with the lamb gyro is delicious! Also the people who work here are very friendly. read more

Manager is the sweetest! The food is soo good! I got a Beef and Lamb gyro the meat was very tender and the pita was very soft, they dont skimp on the sauce. They always have a lot of people and catering from what i see. But very worth the wait ! read more

Please do not support this place, Tania, the female owner/manager verbally harasses and dehumanizes the workers. Instead, you can visit Sababa, Oasis Grill, or Barcha in the surrounding area. However, if you choose to support this place, I invite you to listen and closely observe the manager and worker interactions around peak lunchtime. I came to this restaurant around 12 pm on a weekday about a month ago and was immediately greeted with the most grotesque and dehumanizing attitude by Tania, female owner/manager towards the staff. Her verbal harassment and mannerisms were not only imposing, they were very micromanaged and flat-out disrespectful. I observed that the workers were very afraid of making a mistake which made them feel incompetent. Within the five minutes that I was waiting for my order, I observed that as a worker prepared the food, the manager/owner stood right behind him pointing out his every move from what he did wrong to immediately yelling at him in an agitated tone to "correct him." The female manager/owner also yelled at this worker because he did not know where to place the food. Lastly, she was visibly agitated when he forgot to call my name for my order. I was immediately shocked that a person could treat another in such a horrid way. I felt very uncomfortable waiting for my order as I observed this horrible treatment. This business SERIOUSLY NEEDS SOME CHANGES in their management and ownership and needs city inspection. It makes me sad to see a manager/owner treat workers so poorly to the point that they feel INCOMPETENT. It was appalling. I wouldn't be surprised if the owner/manager threatens the workers, withholds payments, and/or doesn't pay the workers the hours that she should. I hope the workers know that this working environment is not healthy and report it to the city and/or a working rights labor union. To Tania: Please change your ways, change your attitude, and change your management style immediately. Workers have rights and they deserve to be treated RESPECTFULLY. Without the workers and customers, you have no business. read more

Ordered the marinated chicken plate. Maybe there should be a chicken shawarma that would be better. The chick was marinated but there wasn't much flavor let along aroma. Good mixture of greens and hummus, think still prefer shawarma wrap. read more

Lovely little spot in FiDi, while the usual meal in the area can rack up to $20 quickly, Locali has one of the cheapest, yet still delicious food options in the area. I ordered the beef shawarma and it was delicious and flavorful. Personally found it better than Souvla, a popular destination in the city, although it was definitely not the best I've ever had either. Service was quick and friendly, and I was also truly happy to see how many regulars came in in the moment I was there, who seemed to know the owners like family. Will definitely try again! read more

Small hole in the wall in FiDi. We ordered the beef and lamb shawarma and Greek gyro salad. The nice man taking my order asked if I wanted any of them spicy so I did for the salad. It came with hot sauce in addition to the salad dressing and tzatziki (I think) sauce. Salad came with pita, meat, olives, tomatoes, red onions etc. My shawarma had lots of meat in it, could taste the hummus but I wish there was more veggies in it. It seemed like it wasn't full inside the wrap itself. Seems popular as a lot of people were there. Service was great but portions and flavor were just average. Still it's a convenient spot for a quick grab and go lunch. Side note: maybe I should've ordered my shawarma to Greek style (add fries in it) or Locali style (add pickles and feta in it) to give it that special kick. Will try it next time! read more

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I had the really good super gyro with lamb/beef and got the added hot sauce. Service was fast and friendly plus the meal reasonably priced for SF. I will definitely be back for future quick lunches. read more

Wonderful, fresh healthy food. The manager is incredibly kind. Look at my wonderful plate for a reasonable price in my review. The manager even talked to my about the biz for a class I am taking. Thank you so much. I come here often for salad and the hummus plate. Thank you so much. read more

Locali Mediterranean - 10. Chicken Plate - Greek Near Me - San Francisco, California

Pretty good food. However, the portions are kinda small and they need to work on the presentation a bit. I ordered a gyro plate, which came with a side salad, hummus, and warm pita bread. I was dismayed by the tiny portion of salad compared to the unusually large portion of hummus that was served with my meal. The gyro meat was delicious, but I was hoping for a slightly larger portion. I didn't think this meal would be filling, but fortunately it sufficed. This place is small and gets crazy busy around lunch time! Might be best to call ahead, or get there a few minutes before the lunch rush. read more

Locali Mediterranean - Greek Near Me - San Francisco, California

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This is one of the best value lunch spots in FiDi, and one of the few places where you could still get lunch under $10 (as of May 2024). I got a lamb/beef gyro with a side of a Greek salad. The pita was fresh and fluffy and the meat was well-seasoned. It seemed to be pretty busy with the lunch rush inside, but I ordered ahead via UberEats pickup. The employees were very friendly and the service seemed to move quickly. There was a bit of a confusing situation where I placed two pickup orders due to someone else at my office wanting food as well, but the employees handled this extremely well, giving me an estimate for when the second order would be ready and handling it all with a smile. I'll be back to try the plates, shawarmas, and the gyros again! read more

Careful! You might miss it! Locali Mediterranean is a tall, skinny, small resturant tucked between two larger buildings. Firstly, It's rare for this Yelper to venture into a shawarma or gyro joint willingly. I have a strong bias against the way shawarma/gyro meat feels like it's drenched in fat or extremely dry and lacking in seasoning! Distasteful. H-O-W-E-V-E-R- I'M GLAD I was famished enough to give Locali Mediterranean a try because they took me by surprise! Friendly, helpful customer service! I asked Tonya a series of questions that made my discomfort pretty obvious. Ha. Tonya patiently answered all my questions and assured me the meat is well flavored, putting all my worries to bed! I needed a low carb option, she recommended the shawarma as the lavash (thin wrap) is much lighter than the bread used for the gyro. I got the chicken shawarma and thoroughly enjoyed it! No excess oil dripping everywhere + the meat was moist (NOT DRY AT ALL) and very flavorful! I asked for "sauce on the side" and didn't even need it, that's how good the taste was! The beef comes pre mixed with lamb so no straight up beef options. My cousin tried the beef/lamb shawarma, she barley noticed the taste of the lamb, good for us because we're not huge on eating sheep! : ( We left happy customers, when in the financial district this will be my grab and go remedy! read more

Locali Mediterranean - Chicken Shawarma - Greek Near Me - San Francisco, California

I admit, I'm a one-item customer. They make the best lamb gyro wrap - tender meat, fresh vegetables and just enough tatziki sauce. Great for a cheap lunch. read more

I eat the same salad here every day! The staff is fun, quick, and always remember my order! The lamb here is delicious. A Greek salad made with love, a classic that not to many get right, but they make it perfect here! Again best Greek salad in the financial district read more

In a town full of pretty bad gyro options (I'm looking at you Souvla) Locali stands out as a diamond in the rough. Generous portions (even if you don't opt for the massive "super" option) with quality ingredients served by genuinely nice people. Getting it "Locali style" which adds pickles and feta only serves to send it over the top. Now that working downtown is a thing again, I'll be here once a week for lunch at least. read more

This is my go-to Mediterranean spot downtown. Prices are reasonable and they give generous portions. Also the staff is so sweet and friendly they do close a bit early but it's become a weekly routine for me to eat here! If I could give 10 stars I would!!! :) read more

Their beef and lamb is halal not chicken. Their service is quick. I tried beef and lamb gyro and it was juicy and tasty.

- Taste: eh - Value: eh - Service: ok - Ambiance: eh $10.14 for chicken plate that comes with small salad, chicken, hummus and pita bread. Extra $2 for rice.. - Chicken: a bit too oily, not chicken breast or kabob style - Hummus: didn't like consistency, a bit too runny (not smooth), tahini and lemon very strong - Pita: run of the mill, not homemade - but at least served warm. Wouldn't go out of your way to come here... here's my list of favorite fidi finds under $11: https://www.yelp.com/list/fidi-favs-lunch-under-11-san-francisco?utm_campaign=www_list_share_popup&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=(direct) read more

Locali Mediterranean - Chicken plate $10.14 - Greek Near Me - San Francisco, California

Friendly, charming service (the place is family-owned) with excellent veggie pitas.

The plate was incredible! I love a quick and local Mediterranean spot! Left me feeling nice and full. Thanks Locali Mediterranean!

I'm a huge fan of the pita bread here. It was very soft and oh so fluffy. I got the falafel pita wrap. I was a fan of the portion--perfect for a grab and go lunch. I ordered through Allset and was very pleased with how quickly they made my order. Customer service was great and the cashier offered me extra hot sauce. As for the food, I didn't think the wrap was special. It wasn't bad, but it seemed to be drowned in too much hummus. Also, the fillings only consisted of falafel, lettuce, hummus, and tomato. They were very generous in the number of falafels given. I'm just looking for a little more wow factor with toppings. Like maybe some feta here, some French fries there, some cucumbers everywhere haha. Granted, my taste buds are a big fan of mixing things, so if you're looking for something simple and filling, this may be the wrap for you! read more

Locali Mediterranean - Falafel wrap - Greek Near Me - San Francisco, California

Really enjoy their gyros and falafels, but what takes this place over the top is their amazing service. Everyone there is so friendly and polite, and they truly seem to be enjoying themselves. Many other businesses could take lessons from these folks when it comes to customer service. Great Job! read more

I didn't even know Locali existed, and I've been working just a block away from it for the past year. It's closer to me than my old standby, the Oasis Grill (review: http://bit.ly/124nPFL), and frankly I like Locali better. It's just a shoebox of a place but seems hidden from view, which may explain why I rarely run into a long line here (photo: http://bit.ly/14OZtlm). The young guy at the cashier, and there are a couple of different ones, is always friendly even if it feels a bit on auto-pilot. The overhead chalkboard menu offers plenty of breakfast and lunchtime options with bagels and sandwiches galore, but my eye always zeroes in on the gyros (photo: http://bit.ly/14SyLrz). There are five choices: a standard gyros, a chicken version, the super-size upgrades of both, and for vegheads, a falafel in a pita. They range from $6.30 to $7.31, so prices are really reasonable to grab and go, which I've done several times. I tend to go for the Super Gyros which has shards of beef and lamb, hummus, lettuce, tomatoes, red onions and tahini wrapped in a lavash (photo: http://bit.ly/1aEtVEM) It's terrifically hearty, no-frills Mediterranean. When I'm having an especially bad day, I kick in the extra buck for the steaming hot krinkle fries (photo: http://bit.ly/1aEtZVc). Good stuff with no fuss, and I can be back at my desk in twenty minutes flat. Oompah! FOOD - 4 stars...lots of meaty volume in their gyros wraps, good eats AMBIANCE - 3 stars...I've seen bigger walk-in closets on "House Hunters" SERVICE - 3.5 stars...aggressively sunny and motor-mouthed TOTAL - 4 stars...fast, filling and easy...what more could I want? read more

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Hey I liked it! I love Mediterranean food and when I saw that Med Café was a joke a doubled back to this little hole in the wall. When I walked in it looked kinda smokey, but I think it was all the businessmen in suit evaporating in this unusually warm summer day. I got the basic gyro with all meats. Not the best I have ever had, but they whipped that baby out so fast and I was so hungry that I could care less. Good flavor, good quality. 3.5 stars. read more

Locali Mediterranean - Gyro lamb and beef - Greek Near Me - San Francisco, California

Good, solid food w/ decent proportions and prices. I always get the Mediterranean Plate (hummus, babaganoush, Greek salad, falafels, dolmas, tahini & pita) and it never disappoints. Staff is always friendly. I have always been greeted kindly when I come in. They have a positive, upbeat attitude. I appreciate that! read more

Yummy Yummy Gyro What's to like? 1. Gyro - Flavorful chicken, nice spicy sauce, fresh ingredients, good all around gyro! 2. Crinkle cuts fries - I know they are kind of old school and might remind you of the school cafeteria but when they are done right I like them. and Hadi's gets them right. The fryer oil is clean and the fries are crisp and cooked just right. 3. Full lunch under $10 4. Relatively quick - even with the long line for a busy Friday lunch, they still came in just under the 15 minutes to order and get food that I consider a quick lunch. Not fast food fast but fast enough. 5. Very friendly service What's not to like? 1. It is cramped. If you are claustrophobic, do not go when it is busy. Overall: I will definitely return. The food was very good. and it was fast enough. Plus, very close to my office. read more

Locali Mediterranean - Chicken Gyro - Hadi's Cafe - San Francisco - Greek Near Me - San Francisco, California

Locali Mediterranean has so many great things going for it: tasty food, speedy service, and friendly staff - all perfect for the FiDi lunch warrior in need of a quick grab and go. The beef and lamb gyros is a handy all-in-one meal but with all the sauces, it can get a little messy. Still the meat is well-seasoned and moist and the tzatziki works well as a counterpoint against the fattiness. Note: the hot sauce is pretty spicy so ask for less if spice isn't your thing. The gyros are MTO fresh even when you order via Mealpal. No wonder it's often sold out and a lunchtime favorite spot. read more

My regular order during the work week is the chicken shawarma wrap. The chicken is seasoned well, and the portion size for the wrap is just right. I have a pretty healthy appetite, and this wrap fills me up without falling in an uncomfortable food coma. The staff is friendly for a small quick service restaurant in Fidi. I am always greeted with a warm welcome by the young lady who works the register. There is a bit of a lunch rush if you visit on a weekday at noon, but that is the case with all restaurants in the area. read more

Love this place. Work in the FiDi and try to come by once a week if I have a a free lunch. The owner is so sweet and the lamb gyro always tastes amazing. Highly recommend if you need a quick but tasty lunch! read more

20 minute wait for a gyro platter when it's not busy and when I finally my order, it was wrong! Just took it because I had to get back to work. Ugh! I even tipped too so now I feel like a sucker. read more

Best Mediterranean in the city for a grab and go type of place. Super nice family that runs the spot too. Chicken rice place is delicious, the sauces, the pita, the chicken. Perfection. read more

This place is a gem. The food, service and quality are all five stars. Stephen and Tania greet you with a smile, serve generous portions and the prices are reasonable. My g/f and I got the falafel salad and Greek salad (with chicken). This place is a must and definitely our go to. Let's support the mom and pops. read more

The young lady that is the front attendant is super energetic, friendly, polite, greets you when you walk in, and is genuinely kind. The food is super tasty. The vegetarian Mediterranean plate is super delicious and filling. The dolmas are the best. And the chefs in the back hand delivered my meal to me and and told me "thanks." And I only waited a few minutes for my food to be given to me, even with three people ahead of me... they are very efficient here. For a "faster food" style place, they give a great customer experience and have higher than average quality food. I'll definitely be back here. Oh and the prices are inexpensive/ reasonable. read more

Locali Mediterranean - Greek Near Me - San Francisco, California

Good gyros and falafels at a reasonable price with super-friendly service. In addition to being flavorful, the gyros are well constructed and less messy to eat than most. I love the combo (chicken, lamb & beef) gyro, which also comes with tomatoes, red onions and tahini wrapped in a lavash. Four small tables and counter stools for nine, which is not a lot of seating. But there are always open tables - if you're the rare worker be who can afford to not fly back to the hive to eat. A great place to grab lunch for $7-$10. read more

I worked at the One Front Street building for almost two years and never thought to stop by Locali for lunch. This little place is conveniently located just outside the entrance to the building parking garage, but I guess I was always looking to venture out further from the nest for midday grub. When I gave my two weeks notice in mid-February, I decided to enjoy the remainder of my time in the Financial District by going to a bunch of new (to me) places for lunch. Have you ever heard of the "sandwich method of feedback"? Or, according to one blogger, the "pat on the back-sucker punch-pat on the back" approach? (http://artpetty.com/2009/05/07/why-i-hate-the-%E2%80%9Csandwich%E2%80%9D-technique-for-delivering-feedback/) Well, you basically place constructive criticism between two positives. I think I'll give it a whirl here - + : There was a short line when I walked in at around 1:20 PM, and three diners who looked like they were just finishing up. Seating-wise, you'll find six bar stools lined against a raised counter area to the right when you walk in, and three more bar stools and a raised counter near the window to your left. Two raised tables for two are near the left wall, and there are two lower tables for two in the middle of the floor. Let's just say that Nia Vardalos of "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" fame could definitely not bring her fictional family there. The woman at the cash register gave me one of the warmest greetings I have ever received... and I work in HR. Seriously, I'm writing this review a good two months after eating at this place and I can still recall being caught off-guard by her charming "Hi!" (Note: I know I'm just one big ball of sarcasm, but this time I am being forreals.) She took my order, swiped my Visa (yay for a lunch spot that takes credit cards!), had me sign my receipt, and then gave me a ticket number. Even though Locali has a pretty barebones operation going on, three people total behind the counter, they had my order to me in under 10 minutes. I ordered their Greek Platter - Spit-roasted beef & lamb, fries & tzatziki sauce - 7.65 + baklava - 1.50/piece. Once my order was ready, I headed back up to my office and tucked in. - : Have you ever heard the saying, "You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make him drink"? Growing up, I remember hearing it on a number of occasions, but I'll never forget the first time I heard someone add this on: "Yes, but you can add salt to his oats." I honestly feel like the people tasked with composing the menu item names and descriptions could have saved themselves the trouble on my item and just wrote "SALT!!!" Kidney-burdening, blood pressure raising SALT!!! I took a few bites out of everything that comprised the "Greek platter" and just gave up, afraid that I might suffer the same fate as Lot's wife in Genesis 19:26. + : I no longer work near Locali. (In all seriousness, I am basing my review on JUST ONE brush with death, I mean, this place. Other people have liked what they have eaten here so take what I've said with a grain of ... I'll just stop now.) read more

Locali Mediterranean - 2.11.15 - Greek Platter - 7.65 - Greek Near Me - San Francisco, California

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This is my go-to lunch spot in the area. It's impressively good, especially relative to other downtown spots. In fact, it's the only downtown lunch spot I'd recommend. Gyro and Shwarma are on point and the lamb is really good. Definitely get the hot sauce added. Service is quick and super nice - it's got a nice little community vibe. Thanks for all the delicious lunches! read more