We visited Local Kitchen with our family for dinner on Saturday and had a great experience overall…read more The atmosphere was welcoming, the interior was modern and comfortable, and the customer service was friendly. Our food arrived quickly, which we really appreciated. Everyone enjoyed their meals. Our son loved his burger, and our daughter enjoyed her grilled cheese sandwich with added bacon and lettuce. She wasn't a fan of her boba drink, but that was probably just a matter of choosing the wrong flavor. I really enjoyed my hummus and chicken dish. The only small issue was that I had asked for no spicy salsa, but it was still added. It wasn't a big deal, but I hope they'll pay a little closer attention to special requests in the future. Overall, we had a very nice family dinner and would definitely come back!

amazing customer service…read more We had a wonderful experience at Local Kitchen! Everything was excellent. The restaurant was very clean, and the staff provided incredible customer service. We ordered sandwiches and a burger, and everything was absolutely delicious. My favorite was the strawberry lemonade--it was so refreshing and flavorful. We'll definitely be coming back. The staff was constantly cleaning and keeping the restaurant spotless, which made the whole experience even more enjoyable. Highly recommend!

Excellent chicken shawarma - you have to try it with their garlic sauce. It's been a while since I…read morefound good creamy flavorful garlic sauce at a shawarma place. The kunafah was good but I'm sure it's better if had at the restaurant - probably skip it if you're going to DoorDash!

Place has outside seating now, lots of seating inside. Pretty neat looking outside and inside…read more Service was kind. Both meals were good, prices have increased from the last time I came. Kunafa got smaller too but still good. Only annoying thing was a fly constantly passing by our meals.

Just tried this Mediterranean restaurant with my wife and 16 month old. Place is legit! Great…read moreambience, service and food is delicious! Had the lentil soup and chicken shish tawook, my wife had the mixed grilled platter with all salad. Def recommend all of the above!

An Authentic Gem for Mediterranean & Middle Eastern Flavors!…read moreIf you are looking for genuinely authentic Middle Eastern food in South San Francisco, Layalena is an absolute must-visit. From the moment you walk in, the hospitality is warm and welcoming, making you feel right at home. The food is the real star here. Everything tastes incredibly fresh and prepared with care. Their shawarma is perfectly seasoned and juicy, the kabobs are tender, and the hummus and fresh bread are exactly what you want them to be--rich, flavorful, and authentic. Portion sizes are generous, giving you great value for the quality of food you receive. Whether you are dropping in for a casual lunch or sitting down for a family dinner, the clean, inviting atmosphere and attentive service make it an excellent dining experience. It is hands-down one of the best spots for comfort food in the area. I will definitely be back!

One of the yummiest bread puddings, and it is huge! Also got an oatmilk iced latte (also delicious)…read moreand the burrata! The vibe is super chill, and will be back.

Second time here. Several staff members were busy making baked goods…read more The Matcha latte was perfect. It was not too sweet and was made with a chawan and whisk. I loved that this place doesn't charge extra for the Oatly milk, so the drink was reasonably priced. It was also made relatively fast, as I had to catch the train nearby shortly after. 10/10 would get it again. We also really love their milk bread pretzel. It's unique, esp with the combo with dijon mustard. The breakfast panini is solid. The bread is messed fresh and was so moist. I really love that the sandwich bread is made in house. This place is gorgeous, so it would definitely be a great venue to host a party, but also a pretty great and low key breakfast spot.

Great, open air/ big windows - nice atmosphere. Near the marina & in the pharmaceuticals- research…read morebusiness area. Friendly service - sandwiches, bowls, salads, soup, desserts, great wheat germ chocolate chip cookies! Easy free parking.

We stopped by Specialty's on Friday for breakfast. Too bad they don't have hash browns. We ordered…read moresome baked croissants from the kiosk but later found out they were not available. The counter person changed our order to croissant sandwiches instead. We had the smoked ham cheddar $5.95 and egg spinach mushroom croissant $5.25. Both were good. We also had a roast beef sandwich $16.45 and a tuna sandwich $12 to split. My friend said they were the same size as before but i remember them being bigger. We were going to get cookies also but decided we were too full already. Good job everyone at Specialty's.

Writing this review again. The steak salad's super tender and packed with flavor. I usually get the…read moreshrimp, but they had a special. Been here a bunch...always hits the spot, especially if you work around the biotech area.

This place is always fresh and allergen friendly. I love coming here for lunch because the…read moreatmosphere is friendly and feels very local.

The Lighthouse is bright, airy and warm all at the same time. I visited the cafe on a Friday…read moremorning right before 9 am, and the space was still fairly empty. There were plenty of tables by the windows looking out at the willow trees and I was happy to snag a spot in the sun. Even though the parking lot right outside was full, there were plenty of spaces in the big lot across the street. I will note that the large lot was completely full by the time I left at 11 am though. I ordered an iced chai latte with oatmilk ($7 after tax) and I thought it was so sweet that the server brought my drink when it was ready. I also appreciate when cafes don't charge extra for alternative milks. The WiFi was fast and easy to connect to, with no password like other folks mentioned. Although the drink was nothing extraordinary, I was happy to have such a pleasant space to work in. I would definitely come back to do remote work if I ever needed a space that is reliable and comfortable.

This cafe is very spacious, clean and not too loud. They have free wifi with no password under…read more"Alexandria." I got there at around 10:30ish am and parking was already full. Parking is quite limited but there is a huge parking lot across that's free. The restroom for women was very clean and beautiful. The doors for the restroom were fully closed with no space for somebody to take a peek. They also have a basket full of free tampons and pads (even pads meant for a heavy period), which was very thoughtful of them to add! There's also a lot of seats so you don't have to worry about that. Most tables came with a plug in on the floor but I found that the tables near the big window didn't have one. Maybe it was just mine though. I ordered a hot chocolate w almond milk and 2 shots which came out to be $10.16. It tasted very standard and not good at all. I don't think it's worth the price since the drink was very mediocre. Service is great though! It started to get busy around 11pm for their lunch menu I believe. There's one area meant for a large group of people to dine. It'd be a great space for meetings or just a large gathering. I think I also saw a table at the back near the restrooms that can be used but I'm not too sure. Overall, good studying place with its amazing natural lighting and pretty weeping willows to look at!

My review is about their delivery, but I found their food still hot and fresh…read more I got the fries with truffle sauce as well as the big star sandwich. I finished the meal so quickly. I found that the chicken was nicely coated and meaty. In addition, the truffle sauce added nicely to the fries. My friend ordered a salad, and I found that their salad was a huge portion. Next time in the area, I definitely wanna try again.

Super clean and well organized…read more Everyone was attentive and friendly. I've been here about 3 times so far. Their menu changes, but right now they have their chimichurri sandwich which is great especially grilled and not fried. My friend got their chicken chop salad: Crispy Chicken, tomatoes, roasted corn, avocado mash, pepitas, crispy tortillas, cotija, cilantro, green onions, Chipotle Lime Dressing. She enjoyed it. It was fresh and a decent portion. Sandwich was freshly made and fried or grilled and the place is always clean. The French fries were hot and the aioli and honey mustard dipping sauce was awesome and tasty. Major, major props for their iced tea which is unlimited. Hard to find parking and their garage is tiny, so I recommend parking at the center and walking or parking on the side of the street.