This review is for Luke's Beet Salad with Bulgar Wheat and Toasted Chickpeas. Yes it's $15. I don't care. Beets, za'atar, radicchio, spinach, sultanas, cucumber, bulgar, red onions and toasted chickpeas in an amazing tahini dressing. Just phenomenal. I think it's past time for a Luke's Local cookbook! read more

Luke's Local is a nice specialty grocery store to have in the North Beach neighborhood, especially when you quickly need something or want to grab a great selection of snacks for a picnic in the park. It's a small market packed with unique food options from all over the world. This review is specifically for a purchase of Kolsvart Swedish Fish candy--and they were absolutely delicious! However, the pricing across the store is undeniably high, especially for basic everyday ingredients. The biggest downside to the visit was the customer service. There was a long line that took a while to check out, and the staff was unfortunately not very friendly. It's a convenient neighborhood stop, but the high prices and slow, cold service drag it down. read more

I usually enjoy the one on Union Street. It's near my work and they make amazing sandwiches. Price isn't too bad either. I came to this location randomly while on a date night with my boyfriend. We stopped for snacks and I purchased the most delicious apple I've ever eaten. They were opal apples, amazing. It's small inside, but clean and concise. My only gripe with either location are the prices of some of the groceries. A bag of chips can be as much as $7 or $8. Just some randomly over priced things. They're still cool stores and I know I'll be back. read more

great selection of snacks, if u want to have a picnic at washington square its a great place go grab snacks and drinks, great service, overall cool place! read more

Luke's Local - food and drinks - Grocery Near Me - San Francisco, California

There a few places to shop for groceries in North Beach. Luke Local grocery on Green street offers lots of varieties of drinks and food. Luke Local has different locations across San Francisco. You can get fresh locally sourced seafood and fresh meat. They have a good selection of wines. When the bars outside gets crowded in North Beach and you want to brown bag it on the street during a street festival this would the place to grab that drink. When you want to go to Washington Square for a random picnic this would be the place to load and reload on the food and drinks. They also have fresh produce. You will find good desserts ( not deserts) inside. All around a good place to go for a liquor run or to grab some groceries in North Beach. Lots of goodies once you are at Luke Local indoor they are some import goods so check the prices because of the tariff war They have a good wine selection for the wine pour but make sure to look at the possible price increase of goods from offshore read more

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Nice specialty grocery store in the neighborhood. Expensive for basic ingredients but nice to have nearby when we quickly need something. Staff is friendly read more

I only purchased a water bottle but was treated with the most stellar service when I visited this past November! From the person who directed me to the correct aisle to the cashier, service was made especially friendly by taking the time to actually look up and provide a warm smile. Store was clean and well organized with several Italian speciality food items. read more

Luke's Local - Grocery Near Me - San Francisco, California

I just got home after spending $54 on a small bag of groceries and I'm pretty mad because they mislabeled their prices and were rude when I pointed it out. I'm mad at myself for actually paying for this instead of leaving the groceries and walking out. Be sure to check the prices when they ring you up. Luke's Local charges premium prices (2X Trader Joe's) for supposedly a premium experience, which I'm totally cool with, but little things like mislabeling prices and trying to get away with it can really piss off regular customers. I almost never write negative reviews because I want to support local businesses but charging super premium prices and being rude about it is inexcusable. So here's the story - I wanted to buy some nice veggies for dinner and went to check out the produce section at Luke's since they tend to have nice stuff. Well - everything was quite pricey (Luke's wanted $12 for a bunch of asparagus which would have been $6 at TJ) but whoa - they had some nice romanesco for $3.99/lb in the same bin with the cauliflower. (Romanesco is a type of cauliflower). Since I was at Lukes, I picked up a few other fancy things including fresh pasta, fancy cat food, some Graffeo coffee, and dish soap, which brought the grand total to $54 - which again, I'm totally cool with the price. While ringing me up, the cashier had no idea what my romanesco was, so I told him it was $3.99/pound and pointed right at it (the produce counter is directly in front of the cash register). The sign clearly said $3.99 a pound for cauliflower and regular white cauliflower and romanesco were in the same bin. Perhaps I was overly helpful in saying that "it's a romanesco - it's a fancy cauliflower" - so I guess that's what did it because the computer said that romanesco was $5.99 a pound. WTF? A different cashier (a very rude woman) barged in and said that it's $5.99 a pound even though I was pointing right at the sign that says it's $3.99 with a several other romanesos still in the bin directly over the sign. She pointed to another sign on different shelf a few feet away for the zucchini that said romanesco was $5.99/pound. Well - that's really misleading and I'm mad that I actually paid for this. Yes, I'm writing a 1 star review because they ripped me off by $2 and were rude about it. read more

Luke's Local - $54 of groceries but the romanesco was mislabeled - Grocery Near Me - San Francisco, California

Pulled chicken sandwich was incredible. 5/5, great addition to the neighborhood, love their overall selection.

nice grocery store...different picks and variety..it changes..i like visiting walking by on green st...positive..there's another luke's local in cole valley. read more

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I love this little grocery store. It has a wide and interesting variety of products, lots of gourmet brands and organics, as well as fresh, frozen, and ready to go. A deli on the far right also offers sandwiches and other small meals to go. It's always busy but the staff is kind and helpful and fun. While it's a bit on the pricy side, I'm never disappointed in coming in here, whether it's to get a snack, find that one ingredient I'm missing, or discover a new sauce. read more

Cute little boutique grocery store. My favorite thing is the signature pastrami sandwich! The pastrami slices are a little thinner, which I prefer, and is contrasted by a delicious slaw. Highly recommend their deli for this sandwich, and while you are waiting you can buy your drink in the store itself! read more

Luke's Local - Grocery Near Me - San Francisco, California

I usually love Luke's local and in particular their sandwichs. However on multiple occasions they are closing their sandwich window 15-30 min early in the evenings for no reason. Not asking to keep them open longer than 7:00pm (the time that's posted) I just want one of those great rotisserie chicken sandwiches after work! read more

I have visited a lot of Italian Grocery Stores all over San Francisco especially the North Beach Area Of San Francisco!!!!! This Luke's Local Grocery is a neat place to do your grocery shopping!!!!! There is a a lot interesting Sodas & My favorite Italian Soda would be the Sugar Free & Regular Mole Cola!!!! Just like the other Italian Deli Store Luke's Local also makes Delizioso Italian Style Sandwiches!!!!!! read more

An excellent roast beef sandwich! The service has always been first rate and everyone is friendly and courteous.

Five stars for the service (thank you Dan from Boston) and the saving grace of their SF Italian sandwich and solid drip coffee. Very happy Luke's is now on this corner in North Beach. If you like Gus', you'll be happy to have a Luke's nearby too. Looking forward to trying the No. 580 (breakfast burrito and drip coffee for under $10) soon... read more

Luke's Local - Sandwich menu December 2023 - Grocery Near Me - San Francisco, California

It doesn't seem like they make too much in-house here, mainly featuring local brands and some fancy national brands. Though the sandwich counter was appealing since they were all made in-house, fresh to order. Had a mixed experience with one decent sandwich and one mediocre sandwich, hence the "OK" 3-star rating. SF Italian: Pretty much what I'd expect to find in North Beach. A bunch of fancy cold cuts, some provolone cheese and a slightly spicy kick on a fresh ciabatta roll. There was some arugula, but it actually worked well to contrast all the richness. Though I did have to manually relocate some of cold cuts since they were carelessly bunched together leaving a portion of the bread without any meat. I'd still totally prefer Alimento for a North Beach sandwich, but this was surprisingly decent for a local chain grocery store. Chicken Meatball Sub: So this one tasted like a grocery store sandwich. The chicken meatballs were spongier than regular meatballs and not as hearty. Also, the sandwich felt kinda small. Like smaller than other meatball subs in North Beach and also smaller than the SF Italian made here. It's a bold move to try to compete with meatballs in North Beach. read more

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Really want to like the place but it's hard. I've frequently been disappointed by all of their prepared foods. Staff is friendly however the prices are insane even by today's standard. Quality off goods is hit or miss. This tiny burrito cost 11 dollars. It's soggy and dry at the same time. Also flavorless. The price wasn't listed on the item itself so I feel like I reluctantly paid for it at the check out. Stick to the packaged goods, possibly the butcher as well, and avoid their prepared food altogether. read more

Luke's Local - Poor quality burrito. Very small and cost $11. Soggy and somehow dry at the same time. - Grocery Near Me - San Francisco, California

This newest Luke's Local just opened in the heart of San Francisco's North Beach! Find this super cool grocery store on the corner of Columbus and Green streets. It has everything you can possibly want from grab-and-go items to everyday grocery staples. I get their sandwiches a lot when I'm on the go at their other locations in Coke Valley and on Union Street. Great places for morning coffee too :) I'm especially a fan of Luke's organic veggie and fruit selections, as well as their always fresh seafood and meats. This new location is very well stocked! If you're a tourist looking for a quick bite or aiming to stock up on food for your hotel or Airbnb, I guarantee you that this Luke's will meet your needs! Staff is really nice and pleasant too. Thank you to Luke's Local for supporting neighborhoods at a time when local grocery stores are disappearing and when we need them the most in San Francisco. Support local! TIP: Sign up for their rewards program. read more

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My in-laws and Myself were looking for a quick bite and coffee. Walked into this small grocery store not one single greeting all we got was unpleasant stares as if we were there to shop lift groceries. I was walking with my little girl around the isles and checking out the store for anything that would seem appetizing for us out of no where a employee passes us by speed walking "checking" the aisles, stops & starts to talk to another co-worker , both stare at us and made us feel very uncomfortable. Rude and unfriendly. took my business somewhere else and never coming back here again nor recommending this place. read more

Cute grocery store in the north beach area. They have everything in the store. Deli section was extensive, sandwich menu had interesting options. Did not get to try but will definitely be back. I got the basil, arugula and sunflower seed pesto. It is to die for ... so fresh and garlicky and vibrant. Picky kids ate it all up served with noodles. read more

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Ok store, pricey but they have good food. Went in today and they are letting people walk around the store with loose snake. Pretty awful, he stood between the register and the line so you had to walk close to it to check out. Not cool. Mentioned it at checkout and the gentleman said "who cares. It isn't hurting anyone, guess people have their "phobias" Thanks a lot, won't be back anytime soon. read more

I can see why Luke's Local is so popular. Yes, things are pricey, but they are quality goods. I had the pleasure of winning a TGTG bag tonight. If I was a person who wanted gluten-free stuff, this place is it. But I would have to like a tiny spice. Today's haul included a smoothie. Spicy Korean tofu, vietnamese rice roll, gluten free brownie made in San Francisco, and gluten-free pasta. The pastries are half off at night (next to the cash register). I recognize the pastry was from a Berkeley pastry shop. I got an apricot pastry. I really scored tonight! I love San Francisco. Tourists were out and about. It's marathon Sunday. read more

This is a cute expensive little store. Yes it's pricey. I bought some meat here it was top-notch. The staff are nice, but I really really like about it. Is that as a woman I could shop and not be bothered by the San Francisco sacred cows you know who I'm talking about the people that go into stores and loot and act like, the store is their own personal pantry. Well, there's none of that there so for me it's worth it. read more

Came in to pick up a salad and fruits. The service was quick and efficient. Cashier was friendly and helpful. Ambiance is very similar to their location on Union Street, however much smaller! Support small business. read more

Overwhelming prices, underwhelming sandwiches. At least provide something impressive if you're going to empty the pockets of the locals, please. Got the ol' pickle in a bag, to boot. read more

Luke's Local - Cubano with pickle-in-a-bag. $15+, 20 min+ - Grocery Near Me - San Francisco, California

1st Day, Grand Opening - Local Grocery Store centrally located in the heart of North Beach, carrying fresh poultry, meat and seafood to produce, wine and cheese plus a deli. And let's not forget the Superb friendly staffs here. One can pickup anything for an afternoon of lounging at Washington Square Park, located less than a block away. read more

I am heavily conflicted as I write this review. Came here just for groceries the other day and immediately thought this was one of those upscale grocery stores, like a Erewhon type ambiance. As I perused the aisles, the prices definitely confirmed my intuition. I ended up getting some beer and a cookie. The cookie was crazy expensive ($4) but was one of the best cookies I've ever had, and thus likes my conflict. As much as it hurt to pay $4 for a cookie, I strongly debated heading right back as soon as I finished it. I didn't get a chance to try the sandwiches but based on the reviews, I'll try one next time! Hate to say it, but I'll probably be back :) read more

Clean and well organized. Luke's Local took over what used to be a shared pop-up market place and before that a bank! Good to see this corner of North Beach getting much needed rejuvenation. The store is clean, the staff is nice, the prices are a little high (but it's SF). They have a small collection of goods, cheeses/wines, and a nice meat counter with deli stand for sandwich making. They are card only and will be accepting EBT in the coming weeks - which will be good as most of the lil old ladies of Chinatown who were perusing the store were sticker shocked (price wise and because the prices listed were too small for them to read). Though not sure if this place will survive since I'd probs walk down the street to Molinari's and get a sando from there instead or around the corner to grab some items at The Nature Shop (other local market). read more

A cool little grocery in North Beach a block away from Washington Square. Went with a friend and ordered two banh mis (one tofu, one chicken) and I got a side of latkes with mine. The people working there are really friendly! We walked around the store while we waited for our sandwiches and Luke's had a good variety of pre-packaged/prepared foods! Since it was a nice day out, we took our sandwiches to eat at Washington Square. The chicken in the banh mi was very high quality. The sandwich itself was a little smaller than I was expecting, but it was still pretty filling! The veggies were tasty and I really loved the addition of avocado in the sandwich. My friend enjoyed her tofu banh mi as well. Not the "best" banh mi I've had in SF, but it was still pretty good! The potato latkes were yummy; not too greasy and I only wish I had a little sour cream or apple sauce to dip them in. Would love to come back to try other sandwiches! read more

Luke's Local - Tofu banh mi - Grocery Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Been making my lunch rounds in North Beach, decided to give this place a try thinking it would be a fast wait time given the takeout window. It took a while to get my trippy turkey and ice green tea. I was a little underwhelmed by the sandwich size for the price, but my coworker and felt it's probably the natural shape of the bread that determines the size of your sandwich so naturally a ciabatta or Dutch crunch would be bigger. It listed garlic mayo as an ingredient however I tasted a lot of horseradish. I like the sprouts but wish there were more. It was an okay lunch. read more

Incredible create-your-own sandwiches. Excellent veggie, spread, and bread options. And toasted! The guy who made it provided excellent service. read more

Genuinely some of my favorite sandwiches in the city! Super creative ingredients that taste beautifully together. I've had the No 960 and the Rotisserie chicken sandwich and both are fabulous! Love the addition of coleslaw to a sandwich. Never a long wait, and you can browse the cute market and pick up beverages / snacks while they make your sandwich. Love this place! read more

Luke's Local - #960 - Grocery Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Luke's makes the best sandos in SF. The pastrami, Italian and BLT are the best! It's very quick to order, and there are nice tables in the shade to relax in. read more

Luke's Local - Italian - Grocery Near Me - San Francisco, California

The ambiance is bright, fresh, and open. Easy to navigate through the abundant aisles. The sandwiches are delicious, artisanal, and very high quality. The service is impeccable, thoughtful, and informational. I will be back. read more

Love this place. A very good addition to the neighborhood. Small, but has lots of offering. I live close so this is my go-to local spot when I don't want to go to Trader Joe's. I'm not cheap, but not crazy like some higher end grocery stores. read more

Unfriendly, unwelcoming, and quite awkward. As I waited in line to buy water, I had no clue if he was ready for me to pay or not. He was just whistling, slightly glancing at me, and unpacking brown bags. I just put my item away and walked out after 5 min of awkwardness. I'm not a fan of trying to people please when I'm trying to buy stuff. Two stars because there's benches outside. read more

Such a welcome addition to North Beach! Being able to buy fresh seafood and meat on the way home from work is such a treat. The seafood selection is amazing - halibut, swordfish, tuna, scallops, etc - and I love the local SF products - Papalote salsa, frozen Tony's pizzas, Humphrey Slocombe ice cream. My new staple! read more

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Such a great addition to this area, there's really nothing else like it in a close proximity. Healthy, niche organic products that are hard to find at normal grocery stores. Highly recommend. Friendly staff, perfect location. Vegetarian/Vegan/GF friendly. To name a few of those brands/products: Forager (would prefer the chocolate shake) Marin kombucha Alter Eco Etc. read more

Everything is pretty expensive here which isn't new if you've been to a Luke's Local before, but we visited last weekend to see how our favorite sandwich on the Union St. location compares. The Horsey Roast Beef is, in my opinion, one of the best things you can get at Luke's Local- it has a ton of meat, cheese, spice from the horseradish, pepperiness from arugula, and a satisfying crunch from the french bread. The sandwich here, however, in comparison to the other location, wasn't as great and took a long time to come out. It felt dry and not as flavorful due to a lack of horseradish and a slab of Swiss cheese stuck in the middle. Furthermore, some of the greens were not prepared well and I was pulling out chunky stems of something that wouldn't break down after chewing for a minute. Overall, while service is nice here, the experience isn't as quick nor as great as if you went to the Marina instead. read more