Charming little place full of foodstuff, e.g. wines and cheeses plus things we never knew we wanted or needed, knickknacks plus they have a deli style sandwich counter, where they'll make fresh for you. Refrigerated and canned higher end beverages and pickles plus condiments. Such a treasure trove though parking is a beast. read more

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I want to be clear that a female Asian employee was kind, understanding, and professional during this situation. She acknowledged that my reaction was understandable and apologized to me, and when she saw how upset I was, she kindly processed a refund, which I appreciated. Unfortunately, a big, tanned male employee handled this situation extremely poorly. I had already purchased two coffees and bakery items before continuing to browse. While looking around, I picked up a bag of chips but had no free hands, so I placed it on top of my very full bag, clearly visible at all times -- not inside it. At checkout, this employee aggressively accused me of putting the item in my bag and repeatedly insisted that he "saw it," despite the fact that it was never hidden and I was fully willing to pay. I calmly explained the situation multiple times, but he refused to listen and continued to accuse me of stealing. He never apologized and continued to push the accusation. Ultimately, I was so upset by how I was being treated that I requested a refund, which was handled politely by the female employee, not by him. Being accused of theft without evidence, especially after already making purchases, was humiliating. The way I was treated felt racially biased, discriminatory, and deeply disrespectful. Loss prevention does not justify treating a paying customer this way. This experience left me extremely uncomfortable and disappointed. read more

The Epicurean Trader - Refund receipt - Specialty Food Near Me - San Francisco, California

I stop by to get some wine here. This shop also have pastry and coffee , In the have a sandwich station make fresh food, staff are very friendly here. Also have outdoor seating outside! read more

Good, high end selection of products like spices and chocolate and so forth. Similar to all other locations over the city.

Specialty market meets cutsy cafe with lots of great options, hot and cold-- paninis and baguettes, quality pastries, bagels and cream cheese, espresso drinks, breakfast sandwiches, empanadas, fruit bowls etc. in the market you'll find an awesome of wines and spirits, as well as great gift options and all sorts of specialty foods. Definitely a place to peruse and see what goodies you'll find. We came by on a rainy day for salted honey oat milk lattes, savory croissant and grilled cheese, all delicious. And a very friendly barista! This place is immaculately clean and well curated. Check the moss wall art as you enter. read more

The Epicurean Trader - Specialty Food Near Me - San Francisco, California

Amazing selection of cheese and bread. Great breakfast items. Service is quick. The Vibez always feel woodsy. Iced Honey Lavender is a must. read more

The Epicurean Trader - Everything Bagel with Cream Cheese - Specialty Food Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Great selection. I have to give them a low rating for the added fees that they surprise you with at the register, if you read the screen and notice. There is a 3% charge on your total if you pay with a credit card. It shows up on the register at check out but it isn't verbalized to you and it isn't disclosed ahead of time when you are shopping. Most people pay with credit cards so it would be more transparent to list the prices with this fee and give a 3% discount for people using cash or debit card. Thank you. read more

I wish I had visited The Epicurean earlier in my SF trip. I wanted to try Rebel Cheese and was excited to find it, but had just eaten and was leaving the city soon. Great selection of snacks and booze. Very cute shop. read more

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Love the place. Love the food. Nice big selection. I had a long, tiring performance at Davies Hall and have to be picky about what I eat beforehand. I thought I could just get some bread and cheese and sit backstage and scarf. I bought an epee (bread that looks like rolls that are stuck together), a hunk of smoked Gouda, a packaged salad and some capicolo. The packaged salad I bought was old and slimy. The cheese was moldy. Ow. read more

The Epicurean Trader - Ick. - Specialty Food Near Me - San Francisco, California

Great establishment to get unique items and half off pastries from tartine without a crazy line. I got the ham and cheese croissant and the bacon chive and cheese scone. Ham and cheese croissant was very good and flaky. Would have been even better warm of course and the scone was good, I should have saved it to eat with eggs or something but I couldn't wait. ~$7 for two pastries that would have cost 14 is a great deal and preventing food waste at the same time is a steal. read more

The Epicurean Trader - Pastry selection 01/2025 - Specialty Food Near Me - San Francisco, California

This is still my favorite Epicurean in the city since I used to live near by and would always stock up here during the pandemic or when I needed to buy fancy stuff that would impress friends for house parties. Their alcohol selection is incredible, their fresh food/coffee was always perfect to grab for breakfast, and the staff has always been extremely helpful. Shoutout to the cashier who helped me choose what cheese to buy since he could very clearly see I had no clue what I was doing. Even though this was back in 2021, I still remember how good the cheeses were that he selected. read more

This is a really nice little shop in a great area. I stopped here after a nice dinner with friends and I was surprised by the great selection and quality of goods. They had an excellent offering of cheese and wines, some of which I haven't seen at other locations. They also carry my son's favorite ice cream and had some delicious little drinks for me to try. Some items are a bit pricey but for the location and what you get, I think it's reasonable. Also, I saw some negative reviews about the staff and customer service here, however, I don't want to be approached by employees while I'm browsing and I appreciated that no one bothered me until I specifically asked for help. I think good service is definitely subjective. I will be sure to make this a regular stop when I'm in the area. read more

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Getting craftsman and wolves baked goods without fighting for a parking spot in mission is the best thing that happened! The macaron dotted kouigh amann is amazing. A good selection of fancy alcohol, condiment, spice and local produce. Cool place to find new things read more

The Epicurean Trader - Fresh Tartine bread without the line. My baker friend super approves. we loved it - Specialty Food Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I loved this shop! If I were a local, I'd pop in for all my needs. They have some produce in the back, along with fresh cheese, wines, chocolates, and small home goods. Such a lovely place with friendly service. read more

The Epicurean Trader - Picnic goodies - Specialty Food Near Me - San Francisco, California

One of my favorite go to shops in Hayes Valley. The coffee bar inside of the market that has great quality drinks. My personal favorite is the sea salt honey latte! They also have pastries from Tartine and Craftsman and Wolves which are fresh (highly recommend coming here instead and skipping the lines). I've been going here for coffee and pastries for the past 2 years and always had great service and experiences as well! read more

The Epicurean Trader - Sea salt honey latte - Specialty Food Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Wonder where you can get treats from Tartine and Craftsman & Wolves without trekking to the Mission / Sunset? The Epicurean Trader is your answer :) I discovered Epicurean Trader walking by in Hayes Valley and what caught my attention was actually the midnite bagel (popular SF local sourdough bagel pop up). Then, I discovered my love - the cortlandia panini. Humboldt fog goat cheese (the BEST), fig spread, and prosciutto on Tartine country bread - does that not sound delicious, are you not drooling already? Say no more - do yourself a favor and get a panini. I suggest the cortlandia but the truffle grilled cheese (gruyere, fontina, tomato, and truffle oil) sounds pretty fantastic as well. You can also help yourself to a lovely Tartine croissant, chocolate chunk cookie, morning bun (another love of mine), rebel within savory muffin, or a pack of brownies maybe? read more

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Absolutely I love this store! I came in again yesterday and I ordered a latte and a double chocolate croissant. The service was so good! And the staff ambience was so nice and friendly! I will go again and recommend it to all of my friends! read more

Selection is excellent. Various items displayed attractively. Huge number of cheeses. Wines, olive oils, breads, you name it. Employees are knowledgeable and helpful. Love the scents or smells when entering. Reminds one of something in Europe. Only downer is that some of the prices are a bit high. So, be transported away, and enjoy. Check it out. -- workingman's gourmand read more

I love stopping by this shop and browsing through the selection of local SF goods. Yes it's very expensive and you should probably not make it a habit to shop here, but it's a great option for gifts or just a fun snack to brighten up your day. In the mornings, they also offer pastries from local bakeries (Craftsmen and Wolves, Tartine) alongside other breakfast items. My main issue with their cafe is that their offerings are unreliable - every time I've come here, their baguettes are not available since they haven't been delivered yet, and often times there's some other things on their menu that also aren't available. From their cafe, I've tried the grilled chicken club and the Cortlandia - neither one I particularly liked, although to be fair I'm not really a big panini person to begin with (not a fan of cheese, and crusty bread). On the other hand, their breakfast sandwich was actually quite good. Have also tried their matcha latte which I would skip next time, the matcha powder wasn't mixed in super well. read more

===TL;DR=== - Just step foot in here and explore ===TMI=== Honestly, randomly walked past this place with a glimpse of my peripheral, and then back tracked back into the store. And then what do you know.. that day, they had a whiskey sampling at the door! Who could say no to that? Sold. Friendly lady with a warm welcome behind this coffee bar, literally offered some whiskey tasting. Had an honor to try some Australian whiskies: double grain, single malt in red wine barrels. They were actually quite nice, distinctive differences between the 3. As the lady mentioned, they're also a beautiful bottle just in time for the holiday season and I couldn't agree more. Took a gander at the rest of the store, very neat and cute. They have a range of liquors, pairings, food, sauces, produce... you name it. Great place to explore on a whim. read more

The Epicurean Trader - (Nov 2021) Free Australian whiskey tasting at the door - Specialty Food Near Me - San Francisco, California

I stumbled upon this place by accident while wandering around Hayes Valley, but the smell of their coffee drew me in from the sidewalk like a mosquito to a lamp. The barista who has been there every time I visit is the most kind and genuine guy who makes every single customer smile when they enter and leave. While I wait for my coffee, I like to wander around the store and explore their wide variety of speciality wines, liquors, oils, spices, and nifty kitchen gadgets. They even have a butcher/deli section with some tasty meats and cheeses available for purchase too. After getting a bagel and cold brew (my usual), I love walking just a few steps over to Patricia's Green and enjoying my breakfast on the lawn. Honestly one of the best ways to start my day! [edited for grammar/spelling] read more

The Epicurean Trader - Cold brew and cinnamon raisin bagel - Specialty Food Near Me - San Francisco, California

Good sandwiches for me to grab to go! I wish they had some condiments to grab like mustard.

Updating this review to comment on the nice service. I appreciate the care and thoughtfulness of the staff here. Recently had a nice sandwich right outside at their lovely parklet. read more

The Epicurean Trader - Lots of cheese - Specialty Food Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Very cute, albeit pricey, market with artisan goods. Coffee bar at the front of the store serves high quality coffee with fun seasonal flavors as well. Great service. read more

The Epicurean Trader - iced oatmilk latte - Specialty Food Near Me - San Francisco, California

Popped into the Epicurean Trader for a drink & food and was underwhelmed. Came on a Friday morning and service was slow & they ran out of several items on the menu. Ordered a blue spirulina matcha and didn't love it - was missing the matcha flavor and just tasted like milk. Ended up enjoying my empanada but had to get my 3rd choice because they were out of stock on a lot of their options. Overall, felt like it was too pricy and would suggest going to another cafe in the area. If I was just rating the cafe, would give a 3/5...HOWEVER, the store itself is super cute and offers a wide range of unique alcohol, snacks, and food related gifts. The TLDR is come for the store not the cafe. read more

The Epicurean Trader - Blue Spirulina Matcha - Specialty Food Near Me - San Francisco, California

Love epicurean trader! Great store with unique goods and ingredients. Also so dependable for last minute presents and flowers on Valentine's day! read more

Shout out to the person who made this panini! Came here for the first time and the worker there was very patient with explaining the menu to me. She was fast and nice enough to split the panini in half upon request. The ingredient tasted fresh and the panini was toasted perfectly and nicely wrapped. read more

The Epicurean Trader - 1/2 chicken club panini - Specialty Food Near Me - San Francisco, California

I love being in Hayes Valley, so I can check out other vibrant places to go to. And I might do it after I finish work; just like when I went to Salt & Straw in Hayes St close to Laguna st. The Epicurean Trader of Hayes Valley was the kind that would never disappoint. Fine wines, chocolate bars, fresh veggies, and the rest of the groceries are what makes Epicurean Trader a one-stop shop. What I like to go for on my first check-in was free wine tasting. Still not a fan of both wine and beer, I could go for other purchase instead. Matcha latte with macadamia milk, on of the best drink at its mini café, except I hardly believe if it's ceremonial grade nor which prefecture it's originated in. The macadamia milk was excellent whether it's gluten free or made of unroasted raw macadamia nuts. I will definitely come back if I feel like buying good quality purchases. The people who work here will treat you like a good neighbor every time they noticed you. read more

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Service here SUCKS. I was interested in purchasing a bottle of soju, and when it was rang up, it was $5 more than the listed price on the shelf. When asked if they could do a price adjustment because it was misadvertised, the checker agreed, but then kept going on about how the item was misplaced and "that's just how it is". OK, MOVE ON ALREADY. In the end, there was no price adjustment cuz some other checker said, "we don't adjust on alcohol". OK, why didn't the other checker know that before she agreed to it?? Oh, and then there was that pesky little tip option on the screen when I was rung up. ZERO TIPS FOR THOSE AWFUL CHECKERS. Probably the worst Epicurean Trader in the city. read more

Cute & special store. Definitely a place for cocktail mixing & artisanal special things! The cafe is great & there are so many things to look at in the store. I could easily get lost in looking through the shelves. Most definitely would want to hit this place up for future cocktail party ingredients! Not much more to say except - come for the cafe aspect because the food is good cafe food & come if you want to browse & possibly buy special stuff I'd consider fun! read more

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The Epicurean Trader looks fantastic as a grocery store but perhaps could be forgotten as a lunch destination. Part of the store was for grab and go items and they had a massive selection that looked amazing. There was a variety of cheeses, cured meats, drinks, and more. There was an option to order food and take it to go. Then there was an option to dine in. My friend and I were famished so we opted to dine in selecting an empty table and ordering through the QR code. I ordered a grilled cheese while my friend ordered a ham and cheese croissant. Very quickly after ordering we received our food with a person quickly coming over and putting it down and then leaving. That's fine - it's a deli style restaurant not necessarily a full service operation. It works. My friend was surprised to find that her ham and cheese croissant was served cold. She wasn't thrilled with that. Mine was very warm but it wasn't exceptional. It was filling, delicious, but something someone could easily relocate at home with a panini maker. It wasn't bad but it wasn't something I am going to rave about to other people. I think in the future I would recommend the grab and go option of the cheeses and what not and leave the sandwiches behind. read more

Epicurean Trader is a true sanctuary nestled in the heart of Hayes Valley. Their salted honey latte is not just a drink--it's a revelation. As a self-proclaimed coffee connoisseur who has roamed the streets of San Francisco in search of the perfect brew, I can confidently say that Epicurean Trader takes the crown. The staff here are like old friends, always ready with a warm smile and a genuine willingness to make your day brighter. If you find yourself in Hayes Valley, do yourself a favor and make a pit stop at Epicurean Trader. It has by far the best coffee in the neighborhood, and probably even the city! Trust me, you won't regret it. read more

Super cute store, chocolate croissant was bomb. But it's the cashier that stole our hearts! read more

The Epicurean Trader - Bar area - Specialty Food Near Me - San Francisco, California

I guess we haven't been to Hayes for a bit. This is the first time visiting this place. They sell a bunch of interesting finds and a great place to purchase a gift for someone who likes to eat or cook. The front has a small little area where you can purchase sandwiches which is made to order and there are also some beautiful flowers in the front for purchase as well. I picked up some fun unique candies for a nice gift for a friend. My husband purchases jamon from Spain. Funny thing, we went before lunch and I purchased the candies and planned on returning so we can purchase the jamon before we drove home. When we returned all the candies were gone! I am so glad I decided to purchase it during our first visit. I hope this place stands the test of time and also covid. Would love to return. read more

The food/coffee counter at the front is pretty neat. You can get a midnite bagel (interestingly sour) along with some very solid coffee. Probably a bit too pricy to do too often (as is everything else in het store) but if you're really hoping to start off the morning nicely, this is a great place to do it. read more

Hayes Valley is a kinda ghosted still. I visited a few weeks back and decided to browse today. You know SF flaneur style on a covid descent(wearing a mask). Hayes Valley is standing up to the distress and so I decided to get a snack at The Epicurean Trader. The selection by the owners is really specific. They have an alcohol selection and not too many non-alcoholic drinks. I did get a non-alcoholic bellini and it was neat and a yogurt with coconut and puree. It was $6-7 for this snack and treat. They have various items in this sort of assortment and selection that is pretentious and not too intimidating. They do have a bagel and drink for $6 and a daily sandwich pick at $10. The alcohol is rare and you could stare at $50(49.99) and so here's to Hayes Valley. This opened last June. read more

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Everything about our visit was phenomenal. One of the local bars did not sell food and as a last minute scramble we came to this market to create a charcuterie "board" for 75 people. The merchant working was incredibly thoughtful and provided best-in-class service by extending help beyond what was required of them. The produce purchased was fresh and consumed completely!! We were impressed with the products and had a variety of options in the price range that we could afford. Please support local! read more

Nice, authentic, and cozy convenience store that serves unique breads, alcohol and everything else. I stopped into the shop while walking on Hayes Street to grab a coffee with something to eat and work. You can find parking along both sides of the road although some sections have been closed off and outdoor patios are installed for different restaurants in the area. They have a couple of tables outside so you can enjoy a quick bite or coffee while walking in the area. I ordered the espresso macchiato with a salami panini and my partner got the cold brew. The espresso macchiato was okay but the panini was enjoyable. The cold brew was rich and good as well. Overall experience: cool convenience store/coffee shop with unique products! read more

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This place is fun to walk through but I would say the coffee shop closes a bit too early for my liking. Good place to pick up picnic snacks or dinner ingredients like artisanal pasta or a gift for a foodie- wide selection of chocolate. They have lots of yummy condiments like yuzu mayo. Can't stop in without grabbing a bag of Truffle chips lol read more

The Epicurean Trader - Store front - Specialty Food Near Me - San Francisco, California

Always a great spot to grab a quick morning coffee. They have a great salted honey latte. There new flavor is lavender too. They sell a few other drinks like a pea-flower latte and matcha latte. The workers are super kind and always make me and my partner feel welcomed. You can also get some pastries and loads of bread here supplied from great shops in SF, Tartine, Crafstman and Wolves, and others. The inside of the store is cute and clean with a bunch of unique items for drinks, cheeses, gifts, ready to make meals, and a small produce section. Definitely check this spot out. read more