Located on the second floor of the old building. I was hungry and when I found out that there was a…read morecafeteria I decided to check it out. After COVID, it's only take out. They are open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Menu changes daily. Make sure to check the hours of operation. I went on a Wednesday for dinner and they had Mongolian beef or veggies with tofu. The sides that were available were jasmine rice or string beans. I chose the Mongolian beef for 3.75$, tofu veggie for 2.75$ and veggie sides for 1.xx$ the taste was decent for hospital cafeteria food. Exceeded my expectation. I will go back for lunch and breakfast to see what they offer. In my opinion, it's good value when you are stuck at the hospital.

Love the SFGH Cafeteria! For hospital food, it is one of the best! Most affordable, nutritious, and…read moretasty meals you will find in San Francisco! For example, yesterday I had a cup of West African peanut soup with collard greens, sweet potatoes, and carrots, a cup of brown rice, and stir fry tofu with red and green bell peppers, onions, and broccoli for under $8. I had plenty of leftovers for two meals. Definitely hit this place up if you are visiting a friend or loved one in the hospital.

I recently had the chance to attend a special James Beard-related event at Saluhall, located inside…read morethe IKEA San Francisco building on Market Street, and it turned out to be such a fun and unexpected experience. I had actually never visited Saluhall before, so walking in for the event was my first impression of the space--and it's beautiful. The whole place has a modern Scandinavian feel with lots of warm wood tones, clean lines, and an open layout that makes it feel both stylish and welcoming. For the event, tables were set up throughout the space with different James Beard-recognized chefs and restaurants serving small bites, and it felt like walking through a tasting tour of incredible Bay Area talent. The room buzzed with energy, great food, and even a few familiar faces in the crowd. There were so many standout bites, but a few really stuck with me: From Kristina Costa -- Babka Bread pudding with labneh creme anglaise and citrus supremes, which was rich and comforting in the best way. From David and Serena Fisher -- a super creative porcini meringue with cold-pressed venison tartare with a spring onion veil bite....I may have had 4. From Sana Rival -- cashew dacquoise with chamomile white rum buttercream was just a flavor explosion and the best way to end the night. There were also amazing vendors pouring and sampling, but if I'm being completely honest... the caviar was one of my favorite bites of the entire night. Simple, elegant, and one of those moments where you just pause and enjoy the indulgence. Helpful tip: If Saluhall hosts ticketed events like this again, grab tickets early. The space works really well for tasting-style events and it's a great way to experience multiple Bay Area chefs in one place. Between the beautiful Scandinavian design, the incredible food, and the energy of a room full of chefs and food lovers, it was one of those nights where you walk out thinking, wow, that was special. And now I definitely want to come back and experience Saluhall on a normal day too.

This is the saddest food hall I've ever been to…read more We came to eat noodles or swedish meatballs. Noodle shop was gone. Swedish meatballs closed up early! We did not stay for other offerings. Otherwise, it has a very cool vibe and feels hip. If only there were more places available.

I mean, I am stuck here until 3, and I had both breakfast and lunch here at this federal building…read morecafeteria, so I may as well write a review. Either that, or more youtube. The breakfast was not bad. They had an egg and cheese sandwich on their menu (no picture), and it was relatively inexpensive. When I asked is it scrambled, the cook said she could cook it anyway I wanted. She quickly scrambled some eggs, toasted the muffin, and breakfast was had. Simple, inexpensive, to the point....not bad. Lunch was a double cheeseburger. The same cooks, but now more of them due to the "lunch rush." Again, the cooks are very friendly. They are prompt, take special orders, and run it with the efficiency of a busy greasy spoon. The double cheeseburger was basic, I could say "nothing special," but again for a Federal Building cafeteria, the burgers actually tasted like.....beef (rare for quick service places, so credit on them). The fries were thinner (I prefer thick), but each order of fries is literally fried to order, so they were hot and crispy. Overall, the prices, considering we're in San Francisco and stranded here due to whatever brings us here, are fairly reasonable. The cashier at lunch ahd a little attitude, but the breakfast cashier was very sweet. If you are stranded here or don't want to go through the ID and x-ray check line again, then it is not bad for breakfast/lunch to hang around.

I was a captive in the building for 3 weeks of jury duty. I alternated bringing my own lunch with…read moreeating at the cafe. Considering that there isn't much of an alternative for places to eat in a short break, the cafe exceeded my expectations. The food was good and very reasonably priced. The sandwiches were large. The daily special was usually a hot sandwich and fries for about $10. They made the sandwiches to order quickly. There was plenty of seating.

Sure! Why not this place? Come to this place if you're in the neighborhood! Who cares if parking…read moreis tough and neighborhood is rough! There's no where else you can get a complete American meal with toasted bread, soup and salad, and sides for under $13??? It tastes good too. The amount is generous, I'm so full and happy! I even took a picture of my future dish, Spaghetti for the next time I come back!!! Just look at those giant meatballs!!! Service could use help, but give her a break, she's the manager, the cook and the server, and the dishwasher, of course she's going to be a little run down and tired. So what?!? This a lot better than those fancy, overpriced restaurants, with bad attitudes that I've gone to in the past. For $13, I got a complete all-American meal here! That's the same price of a small pho next door! COME HERE INSTEAD! Lafayette Coffee Shop!

Was in the neighborhood, could resist a cheap breakfast all I want is one pancake, Sunnyside egg,…read moreand sausages. No bread which was find by me. Bi was getting full any way. The grand total before tip $10.50! Made my morning! Simple and done right!

We came for the Summer in 42 Plates menu, a modern take on a summer BBQ. Considering that over 80%…read moreof the dishes were excellent - a better strike rate than most fine dining restaurants - the meal was such a fun, delicious experience worthy of a big celebration. Each of the 40-some bites was made with precision and care , and with so many plates in the 2.5 hour meal, you're never bored and definitely will be super full so come with an empty stomach. This was our second time at Merchant Roots but the first was in 2019 when they first opened, so really glad to see their lovely new space and how dedicated they are to the experience. They only take 12 guests per seating so you feel very welcome and special. Highly recommend!

I wanted to love this innovative San Francisco restaurant - but I found myself in like, with a few…read moremoments of absolute love. The gimmick here is that the menu changes completely every few months, with new themes and immersive experiences. This was "Feast of Moss Woods," heavily featuring mushrooms (including a startlingly good opening sip of mushroom tea). Because of rain, we started at the bar, then moved to the main dining room (wonderful ambiance, where the theme comes alive), and wrapped up at desserts. I loved the food in the main dining room - the mushroom taco was a standout, along with a tamal and the chawanmushi - but the true standout was a tiny vegan burger (no way to describe it other than to just say it was mind-blowing). The desserts were served in the entry room, and those I was less impressed with. Service is pretty solid. I'd have given the place five stars, but the constantly-evolving menu means that some dishes just aren't fully formed yet. I am thrilled they do vegetarian nights and gluten-free nights, and I understand how difficult it is to accommodate dietary restrictions, but I ended up taking five lactaids during the meal, which is never ideal. Overall: wonderful experience, except the desserts.

A Mano has delicious wine, great, clean, indoor and outdoor dog friendly seating, the best pasta…read moreand great service. Cannot recommend it more as a favroite spot in Hayes Valley and SF. People watching here and catching up with friends are a fave.

Food and drinks are delicious!…read more It has been a while since I visited so things might have changed but we had to wait as there was no reservation system. Still worth it.

The Food Emporium is located on the concourse level inside the centre mall. The food court has…read moreplenty of food style options, all tables are for public use. I like the variety and convenience, although I think it's a bit annoying you might need to clean the table yourself before use.

A wide variety of options, including Thai, Japanese, Mexican, Italian, and burgers, plus a decent…read morevegan option as well. Located on the basement level of Westfield San Fransisco. I chose the Pakistani food but there are so many varieties. Its clean!

We were here for a family member's surgery and while waiting went to the cafeteria. Ordered our…read morefood and never got it. We even Payed for it. Talked to manager and said she seen our order when we got it they made everything wrong so had to wait to get it. Not happy with food either. Cold no seasoning ( Salt/Pepper) were available. Overall a bad experience.

Self serve, self pay format so only occasionally there's someone who can take a cash payment. Best…read moreto bring a credit or debit card to pay for your order. They have a good assortment of grill sandwiches.I got the BLT on Multigrain bread ($5.99) several times during the 9 days my husband was in the hospital. It was so yummy. The last day I got it with added avocado. There wasn't much avocado but the bacon layer was a good 3/4 inch thick. Lots of bacon! Yum. You can get the sandwiches as a meal w/fries, too. They have cold sandwiches, assortment of salads (I had a chef salad one day which was very generous with the deli Turkey & ham and the strips of two types of cheese plus a whole boiled egg for $8.99), cut fruits, simple pudding & parfaits desserts, and drinks in the self serve refrigerators & in the vending refrigerators. They have only two hot entrees but often also two soups or stew. The first day I went they had a Guinness stew which both my daughters really liked. Facility was very clean with hand sanitizer dispensers mounted on the wall. Lots of napkins, condiments, cutlery in the self serve station. Prices are reasonable. Be sure to check hours since they close early on some days.