This review is long overdue…read more I work close by so it's super convenient to walk and get food during my work day. I either order on door dash or just walk in and order. My go-to for bagels is the veggie bagel (cucumber, cream cheese, tomato, sprouts) I loveeee the sprouts in it and can probably eat it every day. They also put a good amount of cream cheese but it doesn't over power the bagel. I also order the tuna sandwich on dutch crunch with provolone and avocado spread. SOOO GOOD 10/10. Previously I got the italian with provolone and they give soo much meat in it. I love that sandwich too when I'm craving tons of protein! I've gotten it on both a soft roll and dutch crunch- not toasted. And I add garlic aoili. Staff is always so friendly and really appreciate them remembering me when I come in. Great place and the sandwiches are one of the best I've had out here

Great sandwich and corner market! I was finally able to try Ted's sandwiches after hearing about it…read morefor years. The pastrami specialty sandwich was $16 with tax but the meat was warm, toasted and flavorful. Dutch crunch is the way to go! All the associates at the front of the story weee super nice and they have a huge menu of sandwiches.

I have seen several Bun Mees around the city and finally decided to try. It was right in FiDi which…read moremade it a easy spot for a workday lunch. I got the combo banh mi which included lemongrass pork, pate, and mortadella, carrots, and daikon. It doesn't taste like the traditional Vietnamese banh mi but it is a solid sandwich. The herbs or spices they had might have contributed to that. The place did feel more like fast food for banh mi which is not necessarily bad but might not be for you if you want an authentic banh mi. The sandwich had a nice crunch and wasn't dry at all. I'm usually on the fence for mortadella type of meat but I didn't mind this one. The sandwich made for a filling tasty lunch.

Quick counter service at lunch and the 5 spice chicken bahn mi is full of pickled vegetables. I was…read moreshocked that the total ended up being over $15 for a sandwich when this city is full of much cheaper and equally as good options. There was plenty of seating at lunch including some on market street--if that's where you want to sit. They also had a mix of people including tourists and people who work downtown. Might go back to try the pho but sandwiches are a bit pricey.

been coming here since i was in middle across the way nothings has changed this place has amazing…read moresandwiches and the people are great 10/10 people food and service would recommend.

My new favorite tuna sandwich in the city!…read more They've been around since 1926 and their soft sourdough sub roll is some of the best sourdough I've tasted. They're giving old school NY bodega with their ambiance and the service is extemporaneous friendly. A must try in the North Beach neighborhood.

Good sandwich spot in the city. Clean and good customer service. The sandwich was great. Very good…read moreciabatta bread. The steak sandwich was awesome.

The Food here is Amazing! Everything thing is Fresh and Made by Hand.The Pizza Sauce,The Ranch…read moreDip,The BBQ Sauce is all Original. My Favorite is the Personal Pizza with BBQ Chicken and Red Sauce. I Definitely Recommend Da Hot Spot if You want Great Food at a Reasonable Price.

This was my first time ordering from Erik's DeliCafé sandwich shop, which is surprising given it's…read morebeen around since 1973. That kind of longevity explains why everything felt so dialed in. It's already earning a spot on my regular rotation. I got the Dub Club and timed it right with the happy hour discount, 30% off orders over $15 on Doordash, which brought a genuinely great sandwich down to an even better price. What stood out was the alfalfa sprouts. That's a detail most places have quietly dropped over the years given the contamination risk they carry, so seeing them still in use tells me this kitchen is paying attention to sourcing and turnover. One thing worth noting, anyone immunocompromised, pregnant, or otherwise in a higher-risk group may want to ask to leave it out, but for the rest of us it's a welcome throwback. The sandwich itself was hearty and well built, the balance of ingredients felt intentional rather than thrown together. I'll be back to work through the rest of the menu.

Charleys Cheesesteaks is out and Erik has moved in. This seems to be a local chain (which I never…read moreheard of) that has many menu permutations with a limited set of ingredients. It's kinda like a better quality Subway. Jambalaya: Lots of thin smoked sausage rounds. Some chicken bits, which had a nice pulled texture. The soup itself was full of NOLA flavor. Only thing is that even the pot size didn't feel that filling (compared to the sandwiches). Italian Job: You really can't go wrong with Italian cold cuts like mortadella, salami and ham. There was actually a lot of meat in this! It was kinda dense though. I rearranged it by bunching each meat slice up a bit and that airy texture made it even better. Lots of nice Italian dressing. Lots of onions and hot peppers for flavor. Only strange thing was just one thin layer of cheese, despite the abundance of everything else. Erik's Reuben: A normal sized sandwich, not like the big Subway-style footlongs. I liked that the slices of bread had that nice caraway / rye flavor, which goes great with pastrami. The pastrami was thinly sliced with some nice spices of its own. The sauerkraut did a good job offsetting the richness from the meat and cheese. It was balanced, not too pricey and hit the spot. Baja Kickin' Chicken: Gave this a try since it was highlighted as some employee contest winner. I liked the spicy kick which played well against the soothing avocado. The bacon wasn't very crispy though. The grilled chicken was kind of bland and didn't tasted very grilled.

I am writing to express my concerns regarding the Howard Street location, which I have been…read morefrequenting since the closure of the 350 California site. As someone who works in the financial district and has been a loyal customer for nearly 2-years, I have always appreciated the quality and service at Proper Food. Unfortunately, my recent experiences at the Howard Street location have been disappointing and reflect a significant decline in standards. The management at this location appears to be ineffective, and the staff seems inadequately trained, leading to a consistently poor customer experience. The operation lacks organization, and the attention to detail that was evident at the 350 California location is sorely missing. The staff at 350 California were dedicated and professional, qualities that are absent at Howard Street, where the service feels apathetic and chaotic. Given these issues, I genuinely believe that if immediate corrective actions are not taken, Proper Food risks damaging its reputation and losing its customer base. It is disheartening to witness a decline due to what seems like pure negligence and lack of oversight. Basically, laziness. I urge you to review the management practices and staff training at the Howard Street location to ensure that Proper Food maintains its standards and continues to thrive. Your prompt attention to this matter is crucial for preserving the brand's integrity and customer loyalty. Just fire these people and hire the folks from 350 California to run the Howard location, please.

Well I'm just going to say it....not the greatest fan of this place. It's in a good location but…read moreit's definitely over priced for what is being offered. Proper food had just opened up when the pandemic started and had to close down soon after... after almost 2 years they were able to open back up in December. Despite the triumphant return...to me it lacks the variety of what was previously at that corner. Its mostly geared toward clean and gluten feee food..which I won't knock. Today I was in the mood for a hot dish for lunch...so to my surprise there was a korean short ribs plate. Although very tasty- it was at the price of s15.75...for two short ribs and a scoop of rice with shredded carrots and green onion. I will stick to L & L Hawaiian bbq next time I have a hankering for the beef! Inside the shop is clean and spacious...and the one person running the counter by themselves was friendly but I' ll most likely skip this place unless I'm feeling a quite desperate. Ciao for now

Good thing I didn't check this listing before I popped over. It's showing temporarily closed but it…read morewas definitely open today (2/12/2026). Sadly I was too late for the pork shoulder but I got the chicken sandwich and it smells amazing! Can't wait to devour it when I get back to the office. And the Andes mint is always a welcome treat.

The warm, fresh-baked, generously sized muffins at The Sentinel (almost) make me look forward to my…read morein-office days. Those sweet delights are a small and highly valued reward that I promise to myself to make up for the pain of the commute. The Sentinel's a tiny, easy-to-miss, grab-and-go storefront with fast, friendly and efficient staff. I've only ever had their muffins, but, after the first one, have kept going back for more. If those baked goods are any indication of what the rest of the sandwich-centric menu tastes like, don't hesitate, just go.

From the first step indoors I felt welcomed, appreciated and honored by Sam himself. He assured me…read morehe'd make me the best SF panini and he didn't disappoint. The chicken and pickle seemed too simple at first, but it was handmade and with love! The chicken was perfectly seasoned and the pickle added an extra bite. The bread was fresh and the pickle added the perfect crunch. Quite simply, the menu is simple, but it is perfect. The hospitality matched if not exceeded the perfect bites! Great music, Sam!

I wanted to try a panini sandwich at Sam's panini ..the man is there most days ..I decided on the…read morepulled chicken and pickle with a suggestion..it was $11 and served on a basic paper plate ..pretty good in North Beach Review #3275