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.

I was in SF and craving a sandwich, good reviews so figured I'd try. Not sure if it was an off day,…read morebut today's experience is a generous 3 stars. Ordered 2 sandwiches with nobody in line, waited 40 minutes to get them. Looks like this place is swamped with DoorDash orders and the employees, although friendly, weren't moving fast. Now, let's talk sandwiches. First off, they are very reasonably priced for a large sandwich. They were PACKED with ingredients - very generous on the meat. Sandwich bread was a bit stale and sandwich lacked flavor - I don't think they use enough condiments. Based on today's experience, I would skip and go to the yellow submarine or another local sandwich shop.

one of the top contenders for sf's best sub…read more can't go wrong no matter what you order. the ingredients are all fresh, the jalapeño sauce is smacking, and the proportions are preposterous. also sweet little espresso bar. 9.2/10

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 !

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!

We were on a short vacation to the City and stayed in a favorite hotel two blocks away from…read moreLimoncello. In researching places near where we were staying, we learned about the Italian deli and shop. We were looking forward to stopping by to check out the store and grab lunch. The store itself is very cute and charming, full of so many items - fresh meats and cheeses, imported olive oils, pastas, desserts, wine, and liquor to name a few. There is an area where you can get coffee drinks and there is a deli area for ordering sandwiches, pizzas, specialty dishes, and salads. The variety of options is plentiful. I ordered an iced coffee beverage, which was great. My significant other and I ordered a sandwich to go, which we were splitting for a light lunch back at the hotel. The person helping at the counter was not very friendly or helpful with questions. We asked for our sandwich to be made on the Dutch Crunch bread, as we were looking forward to trying it. Unfortunately, when we got back to the hotel, it turned out that the sandwich was made on a regular ciabatta roll, which was not fresh. Additionally, the sandwich was mostly mixed greens. For the price, I expected more meat. With so many great food options in San Francisco, it is likely we won't stop by on future visits to the City.

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!

10/10 The foundation of a great sandwich is bread. The…read morebread was so good. Soft but with a chew. Stood up to a 30 ish minute ride back on BART. Tons of meat. So much I was worried the ratio would be off. Told a friend that I didn't think it would be good. It would just taste like meat. I was wrong. Coleslaw wasn't too creamy or too sweet. Just right. Only thing I would change is asking for more peppers, they were so good so bright. Waffle Fries were great waffle fries, but the Mick Sauce was beyond great. To me it was like the best tartar sauce I've ever had. Maybe better. I would probably get an extra Mick Sauce and use it on my Sandwich. Friend got the Bradly and gave it top marks. All three meat flavors came through, jalapeños had great flavor that added to the sandwich. It's not cheap, but it's damn good. Be prepared to wait in line. I arrived around 1:50 and ordered around 2:20. I'm sure there are busier times. 100 percent worth the wait. They played CAKE and the employees were fantastic.

Got the Lady Gianna based on reviews. Was disappointed- would have been good but it was much too…read moresalty - the ingredients themselves but also the focaccia bread. Went around 3 pm on a weekday and there was no wait.

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.

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.

Solid sandwiches, finally had the bbq tri tip And it was…read moresoooo good!! No wonder it is the first item on the menu. I was a bit hesitant there was gonna be so much sauce but I was wrong. Tip: you can even buy extra meat if you want! Muni seats still there. Tv running, playing the matrix. The place looks a bit brighter than before, a few tables. Bbq smokers lined up in the front now. Highly recommend!

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:)

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