Great place for a quick bite. Tried couple of their sandwiches but my favorite one is the Lou-ben with dutch crunch. Bread is always crispy on the outside. Lou's sauce is always on point, great compliment to the sandwich. Side of chips are also a must! Staff are usually nice and helpful. Sandwiches come out pretty quick. Easy parking in the front. read more

Lou's Cafe - Lou-Ben - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

SO AMAZING WOW. Came here because we were craving sandwiches after running a half marathon, and this hit more than the spot. I got the chicken pesto sandwich without cheese and wow the chicken was tender, the sauce was tasty, and the veggies were fresh. It came with avocado!! Bread was nice and soft too. The pesto did have a spicy kick to it though! Portion size was HUGEE, but we devoured them in like 10 minutes... We were able to order through phone call and pick up & pay on the spot which was very convenient:) read more

Lou's Cafe - Ami-Cado (left), Chicken Pesto (middle), LLB Special (right) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

Absolutely been an sf staple for as long as I can remember. Quality sandwhiches with quality ingredients swerved by quality people. However, the past 2 times I've ordered, they gave me an entirely different sandwhich. I'll still stay loyal to the team, but please correct this mishap. Big love from big Mitch read more

Our first visit and it was pretty good. We ordered the turkey club with no jalepeno spread. It was cut in half and we shared it. The bread was perfect. My half of the sandwich was awesome - Randy's, not so much. He had very little lettuce and no pickle and tomato, so that's a bummer because those additions really make a difference. We'd definitely go again and will ask to make sure the ingredients go all along the sandwich. The person who took our order didn't say anything about the addition of lettuce, tomatoes, red onion, pickles and jalepeno spread. I happened to read on a small sign near the register that it comes with every sandwich while waiting for our order and thankfully was able to make that change. I noticed the other person taking orders was asking everyone if they were ok with all those extras. Excellent idea for those of us that are spicy wimpy. read more

On Wednesdays my work covers lunch and Lou's Cafe comes up as an option pretty regularly. I usually bring my own food so I'd always passed on it, but one day I finally decided to give it a shot and I'm so glad I did. I ordered the Design Your Own sandwich loaded up with hot pastrami brisket, roast beef, lettuce, Lou's special sauce, pickles, red onions, tomatoes, swiss cheese, pepperoncinis and dijon mustard on dutch crunch bread. Also got the Roma's Club. Both sandwiches were packed with protein and held together really well throughout the whole meal, no sogginess, no falling apart mid bite. The dutch crunch bread was the perfect vehicle too, super crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Really impressive quality for the price. If you haven't tried their sandwiches yet you're missing out! read more

No lines on a foggy morning. Score. 4 people working, then 5 at exactly 9 am. They are ready for the crowd. I'm overwhelmed with choices on the board. Good thing I narrowed it down to roast beef and eggs. Four choices. Didnt want too spicy or too plain so settled on RB with bacon and mushroom roast beef with jalapeños spread on Dutch crunch roll $14 and ultimate Sammie with hash brown on sourdough $10. $25 for two hugh hot sammuws. Two of these weighs 5 pounds. Delish before watching Toy Story 5. Staff was friendly and they seem to like each other. read more

Lou's Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

They're cheap on the meat!! 3 fucking slice of meat seriously!! for $13 sandwich TERRIBLE!! read more

We've ordered from Lou's on Taraval many times through DoorDash, and the sandwiches are usually really good. Unfortunately, our recent orders have been disappointing. We requested that a few ingredients (like onions and tomatoes) be removed from multiple sandwiches, but none of the customization requests were followed. We ended up having to pick everything out ourselves. The quality of the sandwiches is still good, but it's frustrating when special instructions are consistently ignored. We hope they pay closer attention to order details in the future because we'd love to keep ordering from them. read more

The risky bizzness is amazing. The crab salad on this sandwich takes it to the next level. Perfect pairing for a beach day read more

Lou's Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

Yo! If you are looking for a top-tier sandwich in SF, you have to stop by Lou's on Geary. I've heard the hype for a while and finally went in to try their Special Sandwich. The sandwich was fire. What really sets it apart is that "Lou's Special Sauce" it adds a kick that you just don't get at your average deli. The bread was perfectly toasted (not too hard, not too soft) and they definitely don't skimp on the meat. The staff was super efficient and friendly. Even though there was a bit of a line (which is expected for a place this good), they moved through the orders quickly. The cafe has a great, classic SF neighborhood vibe. read more

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Had two sandwiches here today Aug 19,2026. Ordered a tuna melt and pesto chicken sandwich. Amazingly we loved the sandwiches that we ordered . Service was quick and we just park in front .no tables to seat on we just ate in my car . Great tasting sandwiches . We will be back again if we are looking to eat good sandwiches.. read more

Chicken pesto sandwich seems popular and I chose it for the first thing to try here. It came out warm on my Dutch crunch bread choice. Has avocado, melty cheese and chicken. Already cut in half for eating some now and keeping some for later (or sharing with someone else to spread the joy!) Kind friendly service. Casual small spot, no chairs or tables to eat inside. Lots of drink selection in fridge read more

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Love them but please just no onions! No hate, I LOVE their sandwiches but this happens all the time. read more

Lou's Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

The line was so far out the door the day we went that people couldn't figure out where the end was! It was a rare hot day in SF and I think everyone had the same idea to grab a sandwich and picnic in the park. I'd wait an hour again for Lou's! We got the ami-cado and LLB special and both were stuffed full of fillings and flavor (packaged nicely in classic Dutch crunch). And they have voodoo chips!! (Also, so much respect and gratitude for the staff - there was absolutely no AC in there so it was boiling, and they were all working like mad to get the orders out!) read more

Lou's Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

Great sandwich's , great selection for every one Fast and efficient service Friendly staff members read more

Right by sky's new place and it was delicious. I love these kinds of sandwich places. However they didn't have Dutch crunch (they ran out). If they did it defs would've brought this to a 5 read more

I came here for lunch on a Saturday because I was in the area and I had to stop because there was a line and I wanted to check out what it was for when all of the other businesses surrounding it were a bit dead. There was a bit of a wait to order and a bit of a wait to get the sandwich but it did not disappoint! I ended up going with the AMI-CADO on Dutch crunch and it was amazing! I'm usually not a huge fan of sandwiches unless it's on dutch crunch and the jalapeno spread makes it 10x better. There wasn't any seating available at the store front but we were able to walk over to a nearby park that had tables to sit and enjoy the sandwiches. I'd definitely return if I'm in the area! read more

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Note: There are no tables or chairs here. The photos on this Yelp are misleading because there's no dine-in option. Take-out only Veggie sandwich was EXCELLENT. The sauce was very flavorful. It is even better with the Uglies brand of BBQ chips. The employees were very nice. I will return. Thanks! read more

amazing service I was very satisfied with their work and food I will definitely come back again read more

Had the pleasure of trying Lou's Cafe on a work trip and we originally didn't have this spot on our radar, so glad we stumbled across it last minute. We came during a week day during peak lunch hours and it was so packed. We waited about 30 minutes for our sandwich which is no biggie. I would assume it's less packed on the weekend due to less walking traffic from work. Ordered the LLB Special and my gosh that Lou's Special Sauce paired with that Dutch Crunch is amazing. The portions here are big too so you will be left full. I would definitely recommend this spot, there also isn't too much seating inside or outside. read more

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Veggie sandwich is crunchy, spicy, cheesy and fresh perfection. Been trying to replicate this at home since the 4 years we last had it. Finally made a trip back to SF and couldn't wait to get it again. Also had the Greek salad with chicken that was pretty good. Quick and friendly service even though they're super busy. No pictures too hungry. read more

tldr local sandwich spot serving up some of sf best sandos at an affordable price! ordered the popular chicken pesto sandwich over the phone - ready in 20 mins on the weekend. sandwich was super fresh with avocado, thinly sliced chicken, american cheese and all the regular fixings on a crunchy but soft roll. very tasty! it was a bit salt for my liking but had a great filling to bread ratio and stayed warm on my 45 minute bus ride home. the sando i could split with one other person as a light snack since it was pretty sizable. service was friendly and i was in and out of there in 5 minutes. total came out to about $13.6 after tax so very great! overall i would highly recommend lou's for a tasty affordable meal! food 4.75/5 service 4/5 ambiance n/a with take out value 5/5 read more

Lou's Cafe - outside - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I grew up on these sandwiches, and they are truly the gold standard! These sandwiches are enormous--they could feed two people with ease. They strike the best meat-to-bread ratio I've ever seen and are unbelievably satiating. The Dutch Crunch is definitely my favorite bread to get here; it adds the perfect texture. If you're looking for a massive, satisfying, classic sandwich, this is the place to go! read more

I've been coming to Lou's for about 9 years now, and it's my go-to whenever I'm craving a sandwich. The bread is always toasted to perfection, and the sandwich has the perfect amount of sauce. There's usually a line on weekends, so I recommend calling ahead! I usually get the Roma's Club, and my boyfriend gets the Hot Pastrami. The Hot Pastrami is consistently good; however, he wishes there was a bit more meat. As for the Roma's Club, it hits every time too. There's a slight kick, which really separates this sando from any other turkey avo sando. Today, I decided to try the Crab Melt, and it will definitely be added to my rotation. It was a tad spicier than Roma's--but in a good way. I love imitation crab, and this had the perfect flavors combined with it. read more

Lou's Cafe - Top: Hot Pastrami Sandwich Bottom: Roma's Club - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Some of the best sandwiches. When i come to san fran this is where I bring my friends for a good sandwich. Very much recommend! read more

Lou's Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

I saw on IG that SF Mayor Lurie stopped by recently and ordered the Risky Bizness sandwich - Pastrami, Crab, Bacon, Avocado, fully loaded on Dutch Crunch. It looked good so I headed there today. OMG! So tasty! All the flavors just meld so well together. It was a BIG sandwich and I. Ate. Every. Last. Bite. Sorry no photo. I will definitely return! read more

The BEST sandwiches in sf. They have dutch crunch and that's kind of rare to find so that's why I go here, but aside from that their sandwiches are bomb. My friends and I all love coming here. read more

Lou's Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

They are among the top in SF. I have been several times in the past but stopped by this weekend for a chicken pesto sub and was very happy with the choice. Probably the only reason keeping this from a 5 star for me is that I prefer sandwiches that are super generous with the sauces. I like it dripping but that's a personal preference. I can't remember off the top of my head the other sandwiches I have had, but I've never been disappointed. One pro tip if you are planning on going, the wait time can be hit or miss so I recommend to call in advance. I have been before with minimal line and also been another time and had to wait over an hour for a sandwich. It's all based on how good the weather is and weekend hours etc. Great spot overall and you won't be disappointed. read more

Lou's Cafe - Chicken Pesto - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

This is a small place where you can order a sandwich to go. The workers are friendly and can help you decide what to order. I ordered the Italian sandwich on Dutch crunch! The sandwich was filled with flavor. I loved the jalapeño spread they put on the sandwich. I do wish there was more of a crunch to the bread or even some of the pickles. The bread didn't taste as fresh as other Dutch crunch breads I have had. I would definitely come back to try the other sandwiches. read more

Lou's Cafe - Italian Special Sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

Sooooooo much yum. Fabulous sandwiches! Great portions and prices. They have become a favorite.

This used to be one of my go to spots in SF for a sandwich, back when they only had their original location on Geary. But I'm glad to see that they've expanded. I went there for years and they always know how to make it just right! There was always a line that I would have to call ahead just to save time. The staff here were nice and friendly. And they were accommodating to a few of my requests on my sandwich! So you can design our own sandwich, but I usually go their gourmet sandwiches such as their Italian special, turkey cranberry, or Lou-Ben. I swear whatever you get, they always hit the mark! The sandwich are always packed full with flavor and the bread is warm and toasty. They are really generous with their portions so you will leave full and satisfied every time. Definitely must try! read more

A PERFECT sandwich. We came to Lou's Cafe at prime time on a work day so there was a bit of a wait in the tiny sandwich shop, but it was well worth it. The shop is small but they took our orders quickly and we were able to find seating on the patio. About 15 minutes later we received our sandwiches. I went with the Roma's Club; turkey, bacon, avocado, swiss cheese, and pesto aioli on dutch crunch bread. Being from Chicago, I had never heard of dutch crunch (I guess it's a California thing?) but I'm a fan. How do we get it in the midwest?! The sandwiches are large, filling, and so dang good. Everyone in my group loved them! If you want a perfect, easy lunch while in SF, Lou's is the spot! read more

This is honestly one of the best sandwiches I've ever had. From the bread, to the meat, to the cheese, and the special sauce this place has got it all! My fiancé and I were passing through SF and felt this was the perfect opportunity to try this since it has been on my bookmarks for years. We arrived around 10am so street parking was not too hard to find. The place is small with only a handful of seating, but I'd just eat it in your car if that's faster because it's that good. We ended up sharing the Ami-Cado and the LLB Special which were distinct in flavor but both equally amazing! To me the Ami-Cado is my perfect sandwich since it literally has all of my favorite ingredients. The LLB felt like a cleaner sandwich and tasted more refreshing since it included turkey. At about $11 a sandwich this is totally worth it considering these come STACKED with plenty of meat and veggies. In addition, I'm a sauce person and love that they don't skimp out and just lather it all over. My only regret is not reading the menu and asking to add extra Jalapeno spread to elevate the level of spiciness. I'll definitely have to come back next time for more! read more

Really delicious and toasted just right! I'm always hesitant to ask for my sandwich to be toasted because most places over toast. Not here! The bread was warm and fluffy. There was a lot of meat and the sauces added the perfect taste to go with all of the veggies and meats. I hope to be back soon. read more

Lou's Cafe - Ami-Cado - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

While the roast beef and mushroom was delicious, the Loquito was my fave, hands down though I see so many more on the menu I'd love to try. Grateful to my friends for the recommendation - I have really been missing SF style deli sandwiches (and Dutch crunch!) since I moved away! read more

This is my go to sandwich spot in the Sunset! Always been a big sub guy, and if you're from SF you know there's a lot of great places. This spot is my default when I want something filling, close and convenient. The Ami-Cado is my favorite. If it's not too busy, they get your order out pretty fast. Definitely recommend anyone nearby checking it out read more

An unassuming sandwich shop, full of flavor and character. I've been coming here since I was a kid, and I am grateful that the business has grown. I always find it funny when I walk in quickly, forgetting that it is owned by Filipinos. My usual orders are the LoQuito or the risky business always on Dutch crunch always with pepper Cheney, and always with everything including extra sauce. Luckily they have water for free and it's usually ice cold too. While they don't have their napkins out, you could always ask for napkins. And it is just a relaxed place, but I'm usually there before the lunch rush or after the lunch rush. read more

Lou's Cafe - Loquito Sandwich with brisket - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

Forgot to take a pic of my veggie sando with extra scrambled egg. Wish it wasn't $2 more for the egg but I understand. The other sandos pictured were yummy and ate super fast. Got a bag of jalapeño chips too. Quick service, nice service and busy store. Bathroom was available. read more

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Lou's is a San Francisco classic. Their sandwiches are unique and i love getting to try something new every time. I do have my favorites though like the romas club and hot pastrami. I also am a huge fan of their breakfast sandwiches. They're usually pretty busy so I recommend calling in an order to pick up. read more

Lou's Cafe - Storefront - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

I got their Italian Special Sandwich and it was sooo good! I 100% recommend their special sauce as it's the best part. Lou's Cafe has become one of my favorites sandwiches because I love the freshness in their ingredients! read more

Lou's Cafe - Italian Special Sandwich was soo good. Try their special sauce and you'll love it! 100% recommend this place. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California