I was on my way out of town while walking through Little Italy and I wasnt really hungry until I walked by like every spot and this place caught me when I saw someone eating this sanny with good looking bread. I walked past it and got like a block away and was like maaaaaan shiiiiiittt Im turning around lol. I went back and came to get a sanny and Im happy I did, I was planning on eating it on the walk. The place has a lot of choices like a regular deli youd find in the northeast. San Francisco has definitely the best Little Italy as far as choices to pick from and its really big and spread out. I had the Goodfella. Roast beef, prosciutto, salami, provolone and basil. I added the pesto and olive oil and replaced the provolone with fresh mozzarella. Best part was there was an old ass lady who made the sanny and she loaded it lol. The bread makes the sandwich and it was really soft and crunchy. Soo good. I 1000% recommend this place and I am sure she makes all the sandwiches the same! read more

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Wowowow .... Visited Alimento twice, my most recent being today -- 6/27. It's a small deli shop that offers gelato, sandwiches, and pastries. They also have quite a large selection of alcohol and cigarettes-- which could make for a good quick pick-me-up. I visited on a Wednesday night and got myself a cone with two scoops of Hazelnut Brownie + Stracciatella -- which were honestly so yummy. It was stretchy and soft and made for a perfect dessert after dinner. You are allowed only two samples though so be wary of your choices. Today, when I went -- I was excited to try their sandwiches, I was looking at the menu and the Alpino caught my eye. Normally, not a fan of bacon but this sandwich was fresh- the mix they offer in sauces and veggies were so good. The sandwich was refreshing to eat with a decent amount of turkey slices they packed in. The bread was also toasted and gave a nice crunch with a soft interior to every bite. The sandwich is admittedly a little pricey, but I would purchase again. Now the customer service, like other reviews may have mentioned was a little off at times? It didn't feel friendly or welcoming at times and when I was ordering I felt rushed or ignored-- I was trying to order two sandwiches to which, she immediately began to make the first one without a single word. I chose to wait until she was done because I wasn't sure when I could let her know about the other order as she was moving back and forth between stations, but she finished and I let her know about the other order to which she said, "How many more sandwiches?" Honestly, that comment did throw me off a little, but I told her this was the last one and she did make it quite quickly. Now, I'll give her the benefit of the doubt as she could be tired or not feeling the best-- but I would say I just wished she was a bit more acknowledgeable toward the customers behind the counter as it did make me discomforted by her lack of response and also the reaction she had when I let her know about the other sandwich. She did at least tell me to have a good day afterwards, so I do hope this isn't going to be a reoccurring incident as I really do love coming to Alimento for the gelatos and sandwiches. (~_~;) I would recommend coming here if you're visiting around North Beach! Alimento makes for a great lunch spot with their sandwiches or a nice sweet treat with their gelato. ^o^ read more

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My daughter considers this the Best gelato in SF & they have the widest range of flavors! Pick, taste, then order - they're authentically Italian, have coffees, sandwiches, cannolis and wines, too. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Friendly service in a tiny cute deli that has lots of goodies![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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The best classic gelato in North Beach! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Authentic Italian service and old school ambiance.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I love the hazelnut brownie, ube, and caramel pecan praline but, you honestly can't go wrong with any! read more

I met up here with some friends for a mid-week hang and walk around North Beach. There were so many flavors of gelato available along the L-shaped counter that it was hard to settle on a flavor, but I eventually opted for a scoop of black cherry chip gelato in a waffle cone. It was really good, but I had to eat it kind of fast because the gelato was really soft, and it was hot outside, causing it to melt faster than usual. I made it to the last few bites before it started dripping so not bad. Funnily enough, I'd passed by Alimento countless times before but had never tried it. I'm so glad my friend organized our weeknight catch-up to come check out this spot. read more

Alimento - gelato display - Italian Near Me - San Francisco, California

This place had been my go-to for gelato in North Beach for years now. My top flavors have to be either stracciatella or lemon cookie :) [[HIGHLIGHT]]Inside is always busy whether night or day, and they allow customers up to two samples of the gelato flavors.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I've read that they also make sandwiches, which I would also love to try one day. When you pay at the register, they have all kinds of yummy European chocolate that you don't see at many places. The cannoli's are also so mouthwatering, and they have a variety of different kinds per preference. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I've never enjoyed my gelato right out front but I see many people sitting down every time I've visited.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]They also slide their front window all the way open to create a more ventilating and welcoming atmosphere.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Highly recommend for amazing gelato and other goodies :) read more

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Picked up a Strawberry Italian Soda which was much needed on a hot Saturday afternoon. There was a line for sandwiches so I'll give it a try next time and a good variety of gelato which looks tasty! read more

Ordered the Mafioso sandwich and it was absolutely delicious. The ingredients were fresh, the flavors were well balanced, and the bread was perfect. You can tell they put a lot of care into their sandwiches. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The deli has a great neighborhood feel, and the service was friendly.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Definitely a spot I'll be coming back to whenever I'm craving a great Italian sandwich. read more

Alimento - Italian Near Me - San Francisco, California

Stopped in here after a long walk around North Beach and this was the perfect treat to end the day! Got a cookies & cream gelato that was so good and reminded me of my favorite gelato from Dolce Spazio in the South Bay (still the better one but I'll take Alimento being a quick walk away)! My friend got the pistachio and said it wasn't that great though :( but some other flavors we sampled were good! Will absolutely be back to get an affogato! read more

Alimento - gelato - Italian Near Me - San Francisco, California

I wasn't sure how to rate this place because [[HIGHLIGHT]]I absolutely love the interior/aesthetic and the gelato was delicious[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] BUT the service was just okay and I found an ant mixed into my gelato. It was just one little ant so it's no big deal but it made me feel "meh" about the experience. I would've given a 3 star rating if not for the variety of flavors they had and the quality of each flavor I tried. Here's my food rating for the flavor I chose: Coconut, 8/10 - my go to. i was satisfied that it tasted like fresh coconut. read more

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We were in the city and wanted to get an authentic Italian sub without the long weight of the more popular spot. Alimento is small galley style shop that is a mix of a gelato spot, deli, coffee shop and convenience store that sells cigarettes and alcohol. Two of us got the speciale and one got the alpino. The sandwiches are flavorful and fresh although the bread did tear up the roof of our mouth. We also tried the gelato which was pretty but just OK. My wife had a Americano and it was strong and hot just like we like. Although the store had a good amount of traffic coming and going, we didn't have to wait very long to receive our lunch, which is what we were hoping for. read more

Alimento - Speciale - Italian Near Me - San Francisco, California

Extreme cookies & cream gelato- really good! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Nice little spot to get gelato and some other little treats.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

Came for an after-dinner treat! The whole store is narrow and long with walls boasting countless bottles of wine and two large freezers full of gelato and sorbet. There's a limit of 2 flavors for samples. I got excited about trying their Cardamom gelato, but the employee told me there wasn't any left and that was actually mint chip one, which was disappointing. The employee was very prompt and quick with helping me, which I appreciate. I got the Spumoni, and the medium was a generously filled cup. Texture-wise, it was a bit icy and hard for me, not as buttery and smooth as other places. The flavor was great though; I loved the chopped nuts in it. The Stracciatella I sampled was also very good! Definitely a good place if you want a variety of flavors to choose from. read more

Alimento - Spumoni gelato - Italian Near Me - San Francisco, California

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Cute spot with lots of classic and also exciting different flavours.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The gelato is gooey and stretchy. We enjoyed it very much and I had the cookies and cream! read more

I have been coming here for a few years and it makes me sad to write this review but I felt I had to. I live in Hayward and will take the drive just to come here for a sandwich something me and my daughter enjoy doing. Today we did just that. The woman who was making the sandwiches was rude. Her demeanor was frustration when I was ordering my sandwich there was even a sigh. Once she made mine my daughter decided instead of us sharing one she wanted one herself, I then asked politely if I can get one more, the same. The response ? Nothing. I look is what I got and an eye roll even as she made the other sandwich: it was completely empty today so I don't understand the negativity. The sandwiches are about 20.00 each, which is a stretch so coming from the east bay to buy a sandwich as a treat and to be treated the way we were is disappointing. Not a single word of thank you , how can I help you, or even here is your sandwich. I had no idea it was placed on the counter until I was told by my daughter. The lady at the cashier was I bit friendlier I suppose. [[HIGHLIGHT]]We usually sit outside and order gelato after, however we decided we did not want to further support this business.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I will be looking for another deli where I am not treated like a burden but rather a customer. I can understand if I was rude but I was not. I never am, I believe in treating people good at all times so there was no reason for this. I hope this gets brought to the owners attention. It was on July 15 at about 2:30. read more

While walking to my chosen lunch spot, I kept noticing how many "new" businesses that weren't there between 2020 and 2022. I used to take my goddaughter, the furry variety, along this route and there were so many boarded doors and windows. As I walked, I took photos of places that piqued my interest. On my walk back after lunch, I decided to window shop at their gelato, especially after seeing Genevieve Y's (https://www.yelp.com/user_details?userid=_aSs5dSAabuwnXUGBPzASw) photo of spumoni that I saw a few days earlier. I saw an item that might interest her but another flavor caught my eyes. I tried the hazelnut brownie gelato (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&select=H1rySEB3-C5COE2aglmvSw), medium in a cup. She told me that the small size was not available. As she scooped my gelato, I wandered to the rear counter and saw another menu board (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=24&select=DNHu8CwQQL9Qwx97vfTQWg). I am saving this for a future visit in case something appeals to my stomach for a future lunch. I walked back to the front cashier area and she rung me up, offering seating in the back area in addition to the two sidewalk tables in front. I passed on her offer, paid for my gelato, and walked to my car. The hazelnut brownie was rich but the flavors seemed a bit muted and not bold. The brownie pieces didn't really stand out and the hazelnut didn't add much to it. I will probably try the lychee one next visit. The gal at the cashier was very nice and friendly, helping me with a smile throughout. It's great to see more businesses along this block open now, a stark improvement from the past few years. read more

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To complete our North Beach outing, we couldn't resist the temptation of indulging in some ice cream. Naturally, we made our way back to my old favorite spot, where they serve an impressive selection of their homemade gelato. Each flavor is made with real ingredients. My coconut gelato was absolutly delicious, making my night out complete. My friend, ordered the lychee gelato, which was mixed with chunks of lychee, another hit for us. While there are other gelato places in the area, I find myself returning to this particular one time and time again. I guess I'm afraid to have the desert part ruin the ending our perfect day. The ambiance of the place is really charming, reminiscent of a place I recalled from my last trip to Italy. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Lovely gelato spot that stays open late in North Beach.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] They've got tons of flavors ranging from the basics like "cookies and cream" all the way to exotic options like "lychee". A scoop costs about $5. It's a well stocked store and deli as well. Hard to pass up if I'm nearby. read more

Alimento - Cookies and cream - Italian Near Me - San Francisco, California

The pistachio gelato was good, very mild almost like a vanilla gelato with pistachio pieces in it. I love cannolis but I would not recommend them from here. The cannolis look good, but I was highly disappointed. I don't know what happened, the filling tasted like extremely sweet frosting. It was terrible. I took one bite and regretted buying it. It wasn't edible. It did not have ricotta cheese, I don't know what was in it, but it wasn't right. Gelato was good, I came to this place because people were talking about how good the gelato was. I feel like I'm giving a very fair rating. read more

We got to sample some flavors beforehand which was nice. I got the cookie dough gelato, but it was personally too sweet for me. Mine was a medium size since they ran out of small sizes and it was plenty in quantity. I did like the cookie dough chunks though! read more

Alimento - Cookie dough - Italian Near Me - San Francisco, California

Phenomenal gelato however it is somewhat disappointing that they limit sampling to 2 flavors only

Good spot great pastries. Recommend. Coffee (regular) is made the old fashion way. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Not any street side tables.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The place next door always has a line to get in. Alimento is 10 feet away with no waiting. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]The whole experience screamed unsanitary.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I watched the lady make my sandwich without changing gloves once while touching multiple surfaces, then wipe those same dirty gloves on an already filthy rag before continuing to handle food. The cross contamination was hard to ignore and I had a bad feeling the entire time. Sure enough after eating the sandwich I got sick and had the worst stomach ache. For nearly $20 the sandwich was mediocre at best and definitely not worth risking your stomach over. Beware. read more

Creamy, tangy gelato! A perfect after a delicious Italian dinner. Choose from about 20 flavors. I chose the Lemon cookies and White Chocolate raspberry. I had no regrets! The combination was absolutely delicious! read more

Alimento - Italian Near Me - San Francisco, California

Late night ice cream run One of the best Sorbet place I've tried yet! Lots of flavors and the texture plus flavor of all the flavors are so good! I would recommend getting a fruity flavor (mango!!). 2.5/5 stars cannoli was disappointing. It was stale. Everything was stale, even the filling. 5/5 stars Mango Sorbet. Taste so mango-ly and if you put chamoy and tajin to it, it'll taste like those mexican mango lollis!! So good! Definitely will be back for some sorbet! + they're open pretty late read more

Love Alimento. Desserts of all kinds, sandwiches, wine, import cold cuts and gelato. Very pleasant place to be on a Friday night. We just recently had a very warm weekend in the city so warm and so some late night gelato dessert was in order. The perfect follow up after Tony's. The store was buzzing with people. I genuinely believe people are just looking for ways to get rid of their extra money. There is no recession in this part of the city. People sitting fat and happy. Laughing: ha, ha, ha... he, he, he. Things are great in Little Italy - and its so nice to be a part of it. In addition to some desserts I get some Molinari and some Speck Italiano. If you don't know what that is you haven't been living and your not from here. Prices for things doubled since my last review in 2016. Its been 8 years and I'm only aware since I looked at old photos and an old review right before writing this one. Prices slowly creep up in a way you don't even notice it. I walked in and didn't think the prices were high at all. Thing were just in alignment with other similar places nearby. I love old familiar places like this. They withstand the test of time. Great also was the patio and seating areas. Its gotten to the point I can't really enjoy desserts in the comfort of my own home without sharing with Mr Moose or locking myself in my bedroom. Pull a Sweets. He won't hear of it - especially if its ice cream. I like to think I'm the Little Italy expert and will continue to eat my way through the city again and again. read more

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the gelato is good but i wasn't absolutely blown away. they do boast 40 flavors which is quite impressive. i got the single flavor small size of mint chip. really nice stretchy and soft texture. service is standard and decent. [[HIGHLIGHT]]ambiance is very casual.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] lots of gelato places to choose from in north beach though! read more

Alimento - small cup (1 scoop) - Italian Near Me - San Francisco, California

When craving gelato at night, there aren't much to choose from in San Francisco. Thankfully, Alimento is open til midnight! Small little shop that sells gelato, sandwiches and pizza. They also sell corner store items like cigarettes and liquor as well. The Thai tea ice cream is my favorite. Parking here is tough so if you're out of the way, I recommended public transportation or ride share. read more

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This is a nice little Italian sandwich, gelato, and grocery shop. It's not as fancy as some near by but the food is great. They are quick on the sandwiches and upturn pay at the register. Seating outside is limited but that is part of the enjoyment. I have only had a few sandwiches and gelato but I have enjoyed everything I have gotten. Groceries are reasonable. I do take people here if they are in the mood for a sandwich near North beach read more

Alimento - The Calabrese Sandwich - Italian Near Me - San Francisco, California

On one of the most scorching days in SF, I was craving gelato and decided to check out Alimento after seeing it rated as one of the top 5 spots. The line was long and the space felt a bit stuffy, but I pushed through because I couldn't resist the promise of great gelato. Alimento offers a fun variety of flavors, making it hard to choose. I ended up with Spumoni and Hazelnut. Both flavors were balanced and not overly sweet. I liked how Hazelnut had a creamy, rich, nutty taste. The gelato here does melt pretty quickly, so proceed with caution! Besides gelato, they also sell Italian pastries and imported goods, which adds to the charm of the place. Definitely worth a visit for gelato if you visit North Beach! read more

Prefacing this first to say I'm not really a dessert person but also when I was in Italy I got gelato every day after lunch and dinner for almost a week so I've sampled my fair share. The gelato was really really wet, like it did not hold its shape very well whatsoever. Yes, admittedly gelato should be softer and silkier than regular ice cream hardness so I was expecting some softness, but this gelato would be in the ribbon stage (shout out to my bakers out there). I got the stracciatella which taste wise for those who don't know this flavor is it's kind of similar to cookies and cream (it's milky gelato with chocolate shavings). I wasn't really a fan and I probably won't be back. read more

Alimento - Italian Near Me - San Francisco, California

Decent. That's really it to be honest. Average sandwich at best. Nothing wrong with it.

Busy busy busy! Lots to choose from gelato to liquor to snacks. Vegan flavor chocolate oat cinnamon was quite good! Service could be a little bit better. read more

Alimento - Italian Near Me - San Francisco, California

We got the alpino to share and it was perfect. Service was fast and efficient. The sandwich itself was absolutely incredible. Spice level was perfect the bread they use was crunchy and soft so it didn't cut the top of your mouth. I could've eaten several. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Live music across the street set the mood for a beautiful lunch as well.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] 10/10 recommend read more

Alimento - Italian Near Me - San Francisco, California

This is my favorite spot for both sandwiches and gelato! I absolutely love the Mafioso and Goodfella sandwiches as they're packed with flavor and always hit the spot. Pairing them with gelato is the perfect combo. The gelato is fresh, creamy, and a great way to end the meal. The staff is generally friendly which is the only reason I give it 4 stars. Definitely worth a visit! read more

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Actually one of my favorite places ever- great sandwiches and even better gelato. Just try the tiramisu flavor, it is heavenly. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Small shop but I actually love everything about it.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] They have everything you possibly need. Would recommend, service is pretty fast normally but if they are restocking sandwich stuff, it may take a minute. read more

Alimento - Sanwhiches - Italian Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Was craving pizza and accidentally came across this place while touring the city. They absolutely did not disappoint. The pizza is full of flavor and is well worth a try. Would come back again. The people here are kind and friendly. Definitely recommend. :) read more

Alimento - Margherita Pizza - Italian Near Me - San Francisco, California

they do have ONE VEGAN sandwich (which is like $17) and tbh it's alright 6/10. just a basic sandwich but it was nice they had tofu to put into it! [[HIGHLIGHT]]cute little deli shop and perfect place to grab a bite and picnic on the park[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Alimento - vegan sandwich - Italian Near Me - San Francisco, California

the worst customer service. I almost walked out and cancelled what i ordered. making faces while ordering and tryong to rush me when im looking at the gelato. will never come back. read more

Best. Sandwich. Ever. I got the Alimento Special, and it was tangy with the perfect amount of spice. They carved out the inside of the bread so that they can pack it with more sauce and goodness. The bread was toasted and is somehow crunchy but soft. It was very well balanced and fresh. I've been to here a couple times for coffee, I love their espresso over a sugar cube. The interior is very similar to a bodega and the service is friendly. I will definitely be back for the sandwich though! Their other homemade spreads looked incredible read more

Alimento - The sandwich spread - Italian Near Me - San Francisco, California

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