This is probably the only place where the sandwiches don't taste like the store's essence…read more 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.

When I first tried Irving Subs (years ago!), I got the November sandwich on Dutch crunch and recall…read moreliking it - well-portioned for the cost, sweet/savory combo (sliced turkey, cranberry sauce, white cheddar, thick cut bacon). Back then, there were sliced cucumbers in the sandwich. I finally returned again recently and tried the Giants sandwich (turkey, cheddar, thick cut bacon, avocado) and Goodfellas (salami, mild coppa, prosciutto, provolone, pesto sauce). The Goodfellas was a bit too salty with the meats + pesto sauce. I think more lettuce/tomatoes/red onions and slightly less meats would've helped balance it out better. I had requested extra red onions, but it looked like the same amount as the other sandwich we got with no extra onions. Also was not a big fan of their pesto. We both preferred the Giants, which was relatively more balanced, but it was still not a very exciting sandwich. The primary flavor was salt, with only a few bites of sourness from the pickles, yet it also gave the overall impression of blandness. The house garlicky mayo didn't have any noticeable garlicky-ness. I also couldn't taste any of the brown mustard or house vinaigrette. The Dutch crunch bread was quite dry and both thin and dense. It looked so good in the pics since it's so stacked with colorful ingredients, but it did not pull through in terms of flavor. Halfway through I was just eating it to fill my belly with sustenance rather than enjoying it (though I didn't hate it either). Prices still seem pretty reasonable for the portion size; that would probably be the main draw for me if I ever return again. Maybe I will give the November sandwich one more shot next time.

A classic place. Been going here for years and sandwiches always stay consistent in flavor !!…read more Staff is always nice, just be prepared for a little bit of wait, however I think it's worth it!! Store has variety of chips and drinks you can grab as well !

Great place for a quick bite. Tried couple of their sandwiches but my favorite one is the Lou-ben…read morewith 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.

We ordered the Rompiballe Pizza and we loved it. Served hot and ready to devour. The meatballs were…read moreso tender and delicious. It's a must order!

Terrible customer service. I only get 30 minutes for lunch, and I wasted a big part of it standing…read moreat the counter here trying to order a sandwich. I stood there for about 10 minutes without a single employee acknowledging me. No "hello," no "we'll be right with you," nothing. I was simply ignored. When someone has a limited lunch break, 10 minutes is a significant amount of time to waste just waiting to be recognized. I finally had to leave without even ordering. Extremely frustrating and disappointing experience at Limoncello in San Francisco.

I'm sorry to report that it is in fact the best sandwich in the city and worth the price and wait.read more

Visited here recently and while waiting, our order got swapped so we had to wait a bit longer…read more Employees were super kind about it and even gave us a complimentary hot sauce for our troubles. Overall excellent experience!

Can't go wrong with double Ds…read more Because everyone on social media from BayAreaFoodie to EatMeSF to Gaystronomy puts their sandwich and cookie on their must-eat lists, the wife and I gave into FOMO. Fear of Mission Out. The sandwiches are in high demand. The line on a Saturday that went from the intersection, around the fridge section, to the cashier took about 15 minutes and the sandwich took another 15. Both sandwiches were filling and fresh. We got hot ones with toasted bread. The couch potato with crispy pancetta was good, but American cheesier than expected. The preferable lemon pepper chicken sandwich was bright, flavorful, and tangy, with more dimension. I don't know if it's my favorite sandwich, but certainly top five. I give them five stars, however, because everyone was unpretentious and super nice, the sandwich artist is a machine, they have unique items, and they only charge $1.25 for a can of soda. As for the fresh chocolate chip cookies, my wife liked them. I didn't understand the hype. They were fudgey and doughy, so I guess if you like eating cookie dough you'll love them. We bought enough to have one as an appetizer and one for dessert.

Busy place! We had the Lebanese caprese, Lady Giana and Call Me Serge. We called ahead for a to go…read moreorder. We called about 20 min in advance and it took them 20 min to make the sandwiches. They are unable to change the time that they start assembling the sandwiches, they said, so they do all the sandwiches in order of the orders. That means really just call when you're 15-20 min from picking up your order ----- Food: - Caprese sandwich: Our friend who had it was very disappointed and she loves caprese sandwiches. Do not recommend. - Call Me Serge *** our favorite*** The call me serge was our favorite (Calabrian chili orange jam is a delight). - Lady Giana: also delicious!

Finally made it to The Boys' Deli after my buddy hyped it up for years. It's an unassuming market…read moreon Polk with a sandwich counter in the back that is absolutely popping off. Three people working a tight space with three toaster ovens, and everything comes toasted by default. Their DNA is from pizza making, and it shows. The menu has around 40 sandwiches, so I asked the guy behind the counter for his two favorites and started there. The Godfather: Genoa and pepper salami, oven gold turkey, provolone, and garlic spread on Dutch crunch. Great texture, warm from the toaster, and the garlic spread ties it together. A San Francisco classic done right. The San Franpsycho: it normally comes with honey turkey, but they had rotisserie chicken on the spit so I swapped it in. Gouda, bacon, pesto, garlic spread, and remoulade. The pesto comes through right away and the chicken tastes like real rotisserie. Fair warning: it is messy. It drips. Do not eat this in the car. I could not find a clean way to eat it and ended up taking half home to finish. In their defense, I went rogue with the chicken order so that might have messed up the flow. If you're a sandwich person in SF, put this on the list. I'll be back soon.

We were in the area and wanted a quick bite! Our friend suggested The Boys' Deli for one of their…read moresandwiches. We ended up getting 2! Cozy neighborhood deli with friendly and fast service. ***OUR PICKS *** SANFRANPSYCHO ($17.99) Honey turkey, smoked gouda cheese, bacon, pesto, garlic spread and remoulade (spicy Mayo). Yummy with a little kick! If you want to have it even spicier, add the pickled jalapeños too! 5/5 ITALIAN SUB ($17.99) Salami, ham, mortadella, provolone, oil and vinegar. This is what an Italian sub should taste like! 5/5 Now, we had some tapas before grabbing the sandwiches, so we weren't entirely hungry. But these sandwiches were delicious and hit the spot! For not being hungry, the sandwiches were taken down without regret! Loved the crispy Dutch crunch bread that they used. Both sandwiches were very good and I can't say I liked one over the other. We would definitely come back again when the sandwich craving hits!

Molinari is an iconic Italian delicatessen that absolutely anyone that comes to San Francisco must…read morevisit. There's a very good reason the lines are out the door. For starters, its atmosphere is very iconic. Meats hang from racks, the store is filled with unique Italian ingredients like pastas, pickled vegetables, wines, and candies. The staff are always happy, and seem like they love what they do. In terms of their food and selection, they are unmatched. They have some of the best cured salamis, prosciuttos, and other meats that I've seen. In terms of their sandwiches, what I've seen looks good, but I also haven't tried any myself, as I mainly come for the actual delicatessen.

Came here with my date to get some good ol' deli sammis, and we were NOT disappointed. We showed up…read moretowards the closing end of the restaurant hours so we were unable to get the focaccia we originally planned on, but we were presented with amazing, fresh, options that all sounded wonderful. We settled on a nice rosemary roll that was large and fragrant, getting the Italian combo with fresh mozzarella, no mayonnaise was in stock so we were offered a basil pesto compound butter that was made in house, and it was phenomenal. Great selection of meats, even got an Italian Coke that tasted divine. The sandwhich portions and the freshness of ingredients will have me coming back for SURE. Solid price, around 30 bucks for a large sandwhich and a couple of drinks and candy's. The candy was delicious as well! You can't go wrong here. Great service as well.

I saw this restaurant on Instagram and the sandwiches looked so good…read more With the help of DoorDash I tried the M Train sandwich with beef tri- tip , cheddar cheese and a variety of sauces. I could smell the delicious aroma before unwrapping the sandwich. I can totally see how this is their most popular sandwich and I really enjoyed it. I look forward to returning:)

It's all about the food here at M Stop. It's a deli & convenience store combined into one. The…read moresandwiches come loaded especially when ordered Sal's way, so you get a hearty meal - but can always customize and take off toppings if you want. Anything with the Tri-tip, or chicken I strongly recommend, and have to say this is my favorite sandwich spot in San Francisco (and there are many good spots in town!). They also got snacks and other packaged goodies here too including some snacks I've never seen anywhere else before. Staff is always great, friendly, and helpful. M Stop is one of those locally owned shops that just breathes San Francisco. I can rave about how much the aesthetics pay homage to San Francisco with its Muni bench, local artwork, and of course vintage sports apparel etc. And of course it is located right by the stop on M line. What's not to love?

TLDR: these muffuletta's converted this olive hater (although still the only thing I will eat with…read moreolives in it) I HATE olives... but something about these muffuletta's has me hooked. I might even say the mushroom edges out the meat muffuletta ever so slightly. Ever since I had my first one at OSL in 2024 I've been hooked. The space is small but has enough seating for 10 ppl. Service was quick and friendly. I will be coming back again every chance I get

I had to revisit Sandy's after they made the chronicle's top 100 list. I had been before and tried…read morethe meat Muffeleta and a brown butter cookie. Both were exceptional. Today I did the side by side comparison of the mushroom and the meat. They are both amazing . The bread is fluffy and crispy. Make sure to get it toasted. Both pack a punch with flavor. If I had to pick one I would get the meat version l. It's more balanced and well what I know to be Muffeleta. I don't super love mushrooms as well so that's just a personal preference. I got the deal with chips and slaw. Chips are classic you know them you love them. Lots of flavors to choose. I got zapp's a vinegar flavored chip. The slaw has a ton of dill flavor. I do love dill but it might just be too much for me. I love this spot for a park hang. Can grab sandwiches and head to golden gate park. There are options for serving 8-10 people. So great to pick up for an event! It's also nice to be able to accommodate vegetarians without them getting a less substantial version. The 1/8th of a slice is plenty big. I don't think you really need more than that.

After an afternoon in Golden Gate Park, my friend and I were looking for something quick to eat…read morebefore she fit in the road home. We walked by this shop and couldn't pass up how good it smelled. Lucky for us, it was open for 10 more minutes and there was one roll left! Lucky for us, a medium was more than enough to split. We went the pepper steak and potato salad. Both hit the spot and were reasonably priced for SF. The best part was definitely the friendly service by all the staff there. Family owned business that's been there for over 50 years! Give it a try.

Not very good. Had steak and cheese sandwich. Large was big visually, but was mostly bread and not…read moremuch filling. The amount of meat inside was meager. Felt like I was mostly eating carbs and eventually I just tossed most of the bread and the sandwich. The bread itself was not that good either and certainly not worth eating by itself. Meat quality was nothing special Fries are atypical. More like fries large potato slices, in a circular cross-sectional way. Wouldn't come back cash only