Ham & Cheese was recommended to me by a local at a coffee shop. With a vast selection of mouthwatering sandwich options, breakfast burritos/sandwiches, and soup, this was easily a great option especially since it was a chilly San Franciscan day. Sourdough sam - I kid you not. I will be thinking about this sandwich the entire week. Firstly, the english muffin is in no way like any english muffin I've had before. The bread is like a cross between a biscuit and a sourdough slice. It's flaky, with such a unique crunchy texture. The eggs are perfectly scrambled and the sausage is a bit greasy but absolutely juicy and full of delicious porky flavor. The sriracha aioli is so creamy and enhances all the flavors. Torta-ly insane - The pulled pork is delicious and tender. The avocado and peppers adds extra texture and punches of spice but the sandwich itself is on the milder side. I think its missing some kind of sauce- perhaps like a cilantro sauce to elevate it and take it to the next level. Above & Beyond- this was a much lighter version of the Sourdough Sam with gruyere cheese and mushrooms. The whole sandwich felt very easy to eat, not too greasy, and well balanced. Ordering online is easy and can pay ahead. The time estimate was accurate during our visit. Theres quite a bit of outdoor seating some shaded, some not shaded. They have retro video games and theres just a lot to look at and take in with the decor. Ham & Cheese makes some impressive breakfast sandwiches. The homemade english muffin was absolutely mindblowing and I would come back again just for that. read more

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Uh oh. Came when the app said it would be ready - 20 minutes after the order was put in. When we came in I noticed that they were having trouble figuring out someone's order. Turns out it was mine :( had to wait another 10 minutes, which would've been okay had the counter person just apologized but instead he tried to make it seem like I was in the wrong. Apparently all online orders take a minimum of 30 minutes... I was already on the fence about ham and cheese because they had previously gotten a friend's order very wrong, but I wanted to give them a chance. Oh well... read more

Ham & Cheese Deli - Ham a Good Day Sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - San Francisco, California

It seems a lot sandwich shops in San Francisco is trying to copy a certain receipe or trend. Then are sandwiches places which has been serving the same types of sandwiches for decades in the city and seem like their stuck in the game but been ahead of the game for years. There is place where there are games from the 80's and 90's and they also have sandwiches with names like Rosemary Gravy's Torta-ly Insane, and the Vietnamese inspired You drop the Banh on Mi. It's located in the Outer Richmond ( Not the City but the District)in SF. On a Summer stroll through California street I landed inside Ham and Cheese. Inside it feels you stepped inside a Time Machine taking you back in time. You will see lots of arcade games like Street Fighter , Ms. PAC Man, Tron, and other classic games. I came for the sandwiches and order something cheesy with ham and it was the French inspired Jambon ET Fromage. It was savory and tasty and not too cheesy like some in SF. Plan a visit back in time for lunch. Go to a place where vintage video games are "displayed" and where vintage video games are "played" and tasty sandwiches that's cheesy in SF like the Praise Cheezus are "made" which can be paired with some sweet and sour "lemonade" Go try the different cheeses and get cheesy and then go "ham" a place where you can play a video game called "NBA Jam "and then play a wrestling video game which has similar terms for food slang on Facebook, X, and "Instagram" because like wrestling food also slaps, smacks, and has a kick, and it will also"slam" read more

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a really unique cafe with tons of arcade machines, retro decor, and merch! I ordered the sourdough sam ($11.50) and it was delicious -- loved the crispy and fluffy, almost croissant like bun. the ingredients were nice and fresh. it was so filling I ate it over 2 meals. would come back to try more! read more

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Well worth the visit for both the food and the service. A neighborhood gem worth trekking across town for. And a shout out for the Halloween treats they generously provided for the kids this year! Places like Ham & Cheese are what make SF special. read more

I had such high hopes for this place, but I left super disappointed, and I'm really sad about it. If I compare this place to the top deli/sandwich shops in San Francisco, it doesn't stand a chance. I walked in and asked for their most popular sandwiches and she recommended the Reuben. I asked if the sandwich was served hot, toasted, or cold, and she mentioned it's hot. The sandwich indeed wasn't toasted or hot. and I ended up taking it back to her where she suggested to redo it. The meat itself was also a bit more chewy than other places I tried. I also got a cappuccino and after a sip left it untouched. I didn't even need to take a sip to say it's not drinkable. The milk was almost boiling temperature and everything about the drink was just off (attached the pic). I would have given it a 3 star if drink was just okay. I'm glad I tried this place, as I now know it's definitely not anywhere near the top sandwich places in San Francisco (e.g deli board), and I'm not going to go back. The arcades are cool and give an interesting ambiance, but I was there for food and left disappointed. read more

Ham & Cheese Deli - Unexciting Reuben. Served Cold. - Sandwiches Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I came in w long resident of Richmond Bobby and my not so local friend Kylie. It was a clear and beautiful day and we were recovering from a boat ride the day before, so a sandwich was exactly what the dr. ordered. We were starving, so we ordered online and the food was ready when we got there. Shout out for the extra pickles, maybe one of Bobby's favorite things about this place. I loved the arcade games, egg salad Sando, and the book selection for kids. GF bread for the win, kinda gives potato bread from Passover vibes and if you're also a vegetarian, definitely go for the picklous cage. Awesome mustard for purchase and reasonably priced greeting cards. read more

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We got the California Street and Torta-ly Insane sandwiches. By the time we finished half of it, we were absolutely stuffed. The people working there were so nice and answered any questions we had. There's so much to choose from (most of which aren't pictured in the menu), you'll for sure find something you like. read more

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Good sandwich, fast service and relaxed vibes. I shared the Joe F and it was enough for 2 people. It was a great sandwich and I liked the bread. We also tried the caramel horchata which was a little too sweet for me. read more

Ham & Cheese Deli - Joe Formaggio Sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - San Francisco, California

I had really high hopes, and it was good, but not GREAT. My sandwich (shrooms over my hammy) was really good, but needed a bit more of acid or heat to put it over the top. The earthiness of the mushrooms plus the heavy cheese and ham were delicious, but needed a bit to really set it above. My wife had the pickleous cage, which was good, but we had to add sauce or something like that to improve it, a bit dry. Overall, this was a good place but I think there are other places in SF that knock it out of the park with their entire menus! read more

Probably the best sandwich I've ever eaten! California Street! Crazy amazing! Staff...super friendly! Outside seating was clean and inviting. A must try! read more

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Cool nostalgic arcade vibe that feels like a 2000s basement hangout, especially with the classic games like Pac-Man. The atmosphere is fun and unique, but the food didn't quite match the experience for me. The breakfast sandwich could be improved. read more

Amazing place. I grew up in southern biscuits and these were some of the best I ever had.

Stopped at Ham & Cheese after a little walk in the Presidio and I am so glad we stopped by! Such a nice little spot with a little arcade area + shopping area and tons of seating to eat! Food came out super quick and was absolutely delicious - extra delicious pickles too we had to grab some more! I got a breakfast sandwich (not exactly sure what it was called) but it was so good! They had so many good looking sandwiches and breakfast items (all day breakfast) that it was so hard to choose. I guess I'll just have to come back again to try something new out! read more

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Had a great experience with a large pick up order for a birthday party. Staff was kind and helpful throughout the process. They even threw in some cookies on the house! Also, as a note for all the vegetarians: I highly recommend the trippin GOAT Even all the meat eaters in my group agreed it was an exceptional sandwich. read more

Reading all these great reviews, so I had to try a sandwich to see if it lived up to the hype! I grabbed my bf and headed towards the richmond. I didn't really read the reviews to see which sandwich was highly recommended, so we just ordered what sounded good. We both swapped 1/2 a sandwich so we got a taste of both. The guy at the cashier was nice and told us they had menus on the side so we could see what was in each sandwich. ***OUR PICKS*** CALIFORNIA ST. ~ Diestel farms turkey, evergood pastrami, avocado, pickled onion, lettuce, tomato, lemon pepper mayo on slab. This was a good combo having lettuce and tomato to give it freshness, so the sandwich wasn't too salty. Though it could have been heated and toasted a bit more. JAMBON ET FROMAGE ~ PARISIAN HAM, cured pork loin, prosciutto, hot mustard, fontina, Gruyère, olive spread, pickles on a hoagie. This sandwich was way too salty for me. It's missing lettuce and tomato to give your palate a break from the salt! I've had many sandwiches with cured meat, but this would make your blood pressure go up the roof! Like the other sandwich, I think it would have been nicer to get that crunch when you bite into the sandwich, but it was barely warm when we got it and no melted cheese which would have made it so much better. It's a cute cafe with a few tables inside and outside. We chose inside at the arcade table and tried a few games after eating our sandwich, but it kept refreshing right in the middle of a game! It's free so you can't complain, but it becomes frustrating even when you don't pay for it. The sandwiches are ok, but nothing special IMO. Plenty of great sandwich shops in SF that are less expensive and taste better. So unless you live around the corner, it's not worth traveling across the city for this. And $35 for 2 sandwiches is pretty steep. They charge 9% for SF fair wage, which is more than sales tax. read more

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Absolutely loved this place! We celebrated my son's birthday last month here and wow! I LOVE the nostalgia and feeling of connection this place offers. The kids loved it and got a sense of what my generation was like. It was about gaming, food, fun and in person! The owner went ABOVE and BEYOND ...the food is ridiculously good! Thank you Grant soo much for the hospitality, great food and being so great with the kids! read more

Ham & Cheese Deli - the arcades are sooo good! - Sandwiches Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I just happened to find this sandwich shop walking my dog and went in and was amazed at the welcoming decor and friendliness of this San Francisco gem. I'm am always on the lookout for supporting our local small business and this shop is on my list for support. I had the California street / Turkey and avocado which hit the spot keep up the beautiful work and see you soon. read more

Ham & Cheese Deli - I think I'll tell my friends! - Sandwiches Near Me - San Francisco, California

When my boyfriend and I were looking for a new sandwich shop to try, this was the first place that came up with five star reviews. We decided we stop in and he said he's always seen the store in the corner but there's always a line out the door. Luckily for us there was no line but maybe because it was around 11 AM?! Lol. I ordered the California Street sandwich without pastrami since I don't usually eat red meat. He ordered the specialty Paul Rubin something or rather and I really liked the funky local names they used. After I ordered, I realize they had a breakfast sandwich with beyond sausage/plant protein with gruyere cheese and on a biscuit- I will have to come back for that one!! There wasn't much for dining inside maybe a table or two but an adorable 1980s Pac-Man where you actually sat down and looked down at the table/screen as you played! There were a couple more tables outside with chairs you could bring up from different tables for a bigger party. We got our sandwiches to go and I really like the taste and consistency of the sandwich but I wish there were some red pepper flakes or something in the guacamole itself. Perhaps that's why they added pastrami to give an extra kick. I will definitely go back and try their other plant-based breakfast sandwich My boyfriend said he liked the pastrami Ruben, but it was lacking in a little bit of flavor perhaps something in the toppings or maybe adding something to the dry rub before they cut the pastrami? Overall, they were huge sandwiches for $15 and we only could eat half! So definitely well worth it!! we will definitely be back!! read more

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Great space, I was stoked to try this place but I must have gone on a bad day. Service was quick and friendly but the sandwich was a mess. I got the California to-go and when I unwrapped it 10min later I found a stale crumbly focaccia (the menu said "slab" which I expected to be ciabatta but I digress), the avocado was brown, and the lettuce was wilted and slimy. Sandwich team: if the bread is stale, throw it out. If the vegetables are rotten, throw them out. read more

My boyfriend and I stopped by Ham & Cheese Deli to grab sandwiches on our way to China Beach and we were so happy we did. The deli was popping on the 4th of July holiday, most tables they had outside were taken up. The inside of the deli is so cute - there are retro arcade games, tons of artwork, and bay area sports memorabilia adorning all corners of the cozy shop. The staff are all very friendly and helpful. We ended up ordering the Joe Formaggio, You So Caprese, and Tripping Goat sandwiches. The Joe Formaggio was so good, you can tell that all the ingredients are high quality and fresh. I loved that the pepperoncinis cut through the richness of the meat and cheese with a vinegary, spicy zing. The slab bread was kinda like a thinner focaccia, and it was a nice softer sandwich bread that still held up when I had the other half of my sandwich later. Their menu has a section for vegetarian options, and the two we got were really good. You can tell that there was thought put into these sandwiches, unlike many sandwich shops with only one veggie option that ends up being all their veg put between two pieces of bread. The caprese sandwich had spicy tofu in there, which added such a nice texture and flavor to the sandwich. My boyfriend said he would definitely order this sandwich again. The goat cheese sandwich came with a nice mix of roasted mushrooms, arugula, and a generous topping of goat cheese on a nice hoagie roll. As someone who eats meat, I was not missing that element at all in this sandwich. I can't wait to come back to try out more of their menu. What a wonderful, local spot that I am so happy to get to support in the Richmond community! read more

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Finally found it!!! I've been craving a proper breakfast sandwich for years in the city. Whenever you do a search on Yelp or Google it just takes a while to sift through their results due to the challenge of getting the user what they actually want. So after many attempts I found Ham and Cheese Deli. I got the ham a good day, and it hit the spot. The bread was a perfect sourdough crunch that absorbed the juices from the meat, cheese and eggs. While the flavor gave you a savory taste in every bite. The right amount of salty, spicy, and umami. While we were waiting for our food, we played some of the retro arcade machines and had so much fun! Definitely will return next weekend! read more

Ham & Cheese Deli - Ham a Good Day - Sandwiches Near Me - San Francisco, California

Love this place! The food is always delicious and everyone working is very friendly! The inside is very cute and they have outdoor seating as well! read more

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Nice spot for sandwiches! Got the California one which was hefty and delicious. Joe formaggio was also incredible. Wait was 20 mins and they panini pressed these sandwiches so well. The outside is perfectly toasty and the inside, coupled with the melted cheese is divine. Wish the sandwiches were a little bit thicker / the bread was fluffier. read more

Ham & Cheese Deli - California St. Sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - San Francisco, California

Continued my sampling of breakfast sandwiches in SF here with the Ham a Good Day. Very pleased with it. It looked enormous and I was concerned it was going to be messy/difficult to eat but it held together really well, zero mess. Good amount of egg and everything felt well balanced. Right level of hot sauce to give it a nice kick. The other (non-breakfast) sandwich offerings sounded great too so would love to try one in the future. The guy who took our order was really nice and he gave us a muffin to snack on while we waited since he mentioned they had extra supply from the day before (when they were closed but forgot to adjust their shipment). We appreciated it! Also love how there are arcade games and pinball machines to play while waiting. We played a couple games that were built into a table which was fun although unfortunately it restarted mid-game a couple of times but we didn't really mind since it was on free play. read more

Ham & Cheese Deli - Ham a Good Day Sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - San Francisco, California

This is an great sand-which spot on California. I tried the tortally insane (carnitas) which was good and a friend tried the California. Several outdoor tables which was perfect for a warm Saturday afternoon. The highlight imo was the bread! Super soft and delicious. Will be coming back to try other sandwiches:) read more

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Conveniently located between the Legion and the DeYoung museums, this shop offers a good sandwich before -- or between -- exhibitions. We ordered a Little Devil Egg Salad Sandwich and a Shrooms over my hammie -- MacKenzie Chung Fegan's recommendation -- at the counter before taking one of the few seats by the window. The sandwiches came quickly, along with a few small slices of pickles. These sandwiches aren't huge, we enjoyed them both, especially the small kick provided by the Jalapeño in the Egg Salad. We would return if in the neighborhood, wouldn't take a trip to the outer edge of the City for it, though. Practical: - some seating inside, supposedly more seating on the sidewalk - street parking in the Richmond district is always difficult - bring quarters and plain for some time to enjoy the classic arcade games read more

Ham & Cheese Deli - Two halves of Little Devil Egg Salad Sandwich (left) and Shrooms over my hammie (right) - Sandwiches Near Me - San Francisco, California

I got the jambon et fromage and it was perfect! Warm and hearty, they really pack these sandwiches with meat which is so refreshing to see these days! The decor is so cute inside!! Need to come back and try more of their menu! read more

Ham & Cheese Deli - Sandwiches Near Me - San Francisco, California

Super solid breakfast spot in Richmond/presidio heights! The service was quick and they have an arcade inside and three outdoor tables for a nice day. The breakfast sandwich and burrito were a good portion size and tasted fresh. The meat lovers burrito didn't seem to have any other meat than ham, and also was a little messy given the salsa wrapped inside. Would recommend for a casual breakfast in the area! read more

Ham & Cheese Deli - Meaty Breakfast Burrito - Sandwiches Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Great spot with free to use, old arcade machines and variety of sandwiches to pickup on the go. The cashier was superrrr nice, a great start to my day! I got the Veggie Burrito ($12 with egg/bacon instead of egg/mushroom + $1.5 avocado). Grabbed a side of pickles and hot sauce. It was the perfect breakfast burrito with potato cubes, cheesy egg, onions, and avocado. read more

Ham & Cheese Deli - Veggie Burrito ($12 with egg/bacon instead of egg/mushroom + $1.5 avocado) cross section - Sandwiches Near Me - San Francisco, California

Every time I come in I try a new sandwich. Their breakfast sandwiches, bagels, and burritos are the best in the city! Friendly atmosphere and making you feel like you step back into good nostalgic memories. read more

So, first, it's expensive. You're not going to find your corner store sandwich for $12 here. The good news, it really damn good. Quality ingredients, solid execution. The sandwiches are well portioned and full of flavor. Interior is thoughtfully put together and packed with nostalgia. Arcade machines are a primo pick of my childhood. Cute colorful interior. My only concerns are that the seating, although full of character, aren't super comfortable, and the staff could be coached up to be a bit warmer and welcoming; but they are very efficient. read more

Expensive but good quality sandwiches that I would love to come back again for! Walking into Ham & Cheese Deli was not what I was expecting. I was automatically welcomed with nostalgic and vintage pieces of Bay area representative pieces, vintage arcade games, cool cola machines, etc. I love me a good place that pays a lot of homage to throwback and vintage pieces. Also, you gotta love that Bay Area representation too! I got me a "Trippin Goat" sandwich ($15) and as a mushroom/melted cheese LOVER, this sure did hit the spot and tasted so good. I would definitely order it again but would also like to try their other sandwiches that seem to have good combination of ingredients that pair well together. I appreciate that the sandwiches have a great ration of everything and is not an overflowed, overloaded sandwich that I can barely take a bite out of. I love me a good clean cut sandwich with the perfect ratio of sauce toppings, and bread. Parking is decent. It is a residential area so you will primarily come across residential parking. read more

Ham & Cheese Deli - "Trippin Goat" - 4 different types of Mushrooms, Arugala, Goat Cheese...I forgot what else but this hit the spot. 4/5 rating - Sandwiches Near Me - San Francisco, California

A solid sandwich place in the area. They're light but satisfying! These are more your every day sandwiches. Have been here many times and I usually call in my order. Service is fast and friendly. Inside has some arcade games you can play while you wait. There are so many sandwiches to choose from. These are sandwiches that are just the right size, have a solid balance of flavors, and leave you feeling satisfied. Ingredients are fresh. The sandwiches are more flat than tall making them easier to eat. Ham & Cheese is definitely on my rotation of sandwiches to get! read more

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The sandwiches are amazing! I didn't think they catered but they do makes for an awesome party with something everyone will like staff was quick, polite and professional I highly reccomens this shop! read more

Wow, I was cruising in SF with the top down and got the aroma of something good coming into my car. I stopped, parked, and ran inside. To my surprise, it was a cool-ass deli with games and great music. After chatting with the person at the counter, I asked for some suggestions. He led me to getting the Reuben. He told me it was good with a little kick. So I got that with Arnold Palmer to wash it down. So I got to my location opened up the sandwich and homie was right this is good. I will be back to grab for my peeps! Keep up the good work! read more

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3.5? Bread was solid, soft and good flavor. Sandwich was good; love that it came out warm (California) but nothing outstanding in flavor. If I'm spending $20 on a sandwich, I'd go to deli board. read more

Super cute shop with arcade games. Small displays to shop around at while you wait as well. Ordered the California Street sandwich and it was delicious. I'm not sure what kind of bread they use, but it was buttery flaky and perfect for the sandwich. Tajin potato salad was good too. Odd combo of flavors but it grew on me by the end. Would recommend this deli! read more

Ham & Cheese Deli - California St Sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I think I have a new favorite sandwich shop in the bay area. Yes, Ham and Cheese Deli won me over, with the delectable sandwiches, diverse yet simple menu items, wonderful customer service (super friendly, and just a 6 minute wait for food), and adorable setting with a few outdoor tables and seating, a handful of arcade games and pinball you can play for free while waiting, and a cute little plant shop next door (Little Trees). We tried the Praise Cheesus, the Ham a Good Day, and the Torta-ly Insane, and everything was amazing. The Torta-ly Insane was insanely delicious, fresh toppings, good flavor, and enough to finish every last bite. The Praise Cheesus was so cheesy, filled with three types of cheese to create that mouthwatering cheese pull, the broccolini plentiful and roasted perfectly, and the herb foccacia very tasty with a great texture I love. I was really impressed with the Ham a Good Day because it's really hard to be unique with breakfast sandwiches. This one was loaded with lots of fluffy scrambled eggs, melted cheddar, thick cuts of ham and bacon, and the sourdough english muffin was toasted just right, crisp on the outside, and soft and airy inside... it was soo good. The sandwiches are pretty large too, and since we ordered extra, we definitely had leftovers.  The staff also included a couple free cookies (chocolate and peanut butter), since we were first timers, and though they were small, they were delightful. The mango arnold palmer was the perfect drink to wash down this delicious meal, great flavor and refreshing. The only downside to this place is that parking is pretty difficult to find, but after circling a few times, we found a spot just a couple blocks away. They do have limited minutes parking right out front, for pick up orders. I can't wait to return, not just for these items, but to try their other sandwiches and pastries, and empanadas! read more

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Really great sandwich shop! I wouldn't double that every sandwich here tastes great. Food: I went here before work to pick up a sandwich. The sandwich was large enough to last me two meals. I got the shroom over my hammy. It was super good and loaded with mushroom. The sandwich was $15.50 which on the pricier side but definitely average for SF. Other: They made the sandwich pretty fast which was great. The interior of the place was super cool. It had retro vibes with arcade games. The store is located on California street, there's decent parking but California can be pretty busy in the mornings. read more

Ham & Cheese Deli - Inside - Sandwiches Near Me - San Francisco, California

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