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Hard Knox Cafe

4.0 (27 reviews)
Closed • 10:00 am - 9:00 pm

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Ox Oxtails with Candied Yams Red Beans and Rice
Vinkin Ken T.

I ordered the oxtails for pick up on door dash. You can choose 2 sides out of 11 and it comes with 2 corn bread muffins. My order was ready in just 10 minutes. I opted for candied yams and red beans and rice as my sides. It was a very hefty meal. It came with 3 large pieces of oxtails and was enough to make 2 meals out of it. The oxtails were tender but not falling off the bone. Still has a bit of a bite to them. The candied yams were a bit too sweet for me. The rice and red beans were decent. They also throw in a couple of Crystal hot sauce packets. Corn muffins were best eaten immediately.

Ox tails- lacking seasoning but tender Mac and cheese Candied yams

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4 months ago

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3 months ago

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9 months ago

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2 months ago

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1 year ago

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10 months ago

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1 year ago

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5 months ago

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7 months ago

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1 year ago

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4 months ago

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10 months ago

The food was horrible, it tasted spoiled, this does not taste like any type of soul food. It is horrible!

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6 months ago

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7 months ago

Best soul food in SF. Love the fried chicken, burger, gumbo, red beans & rice. Definitely worth the trip.

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1 year ago

It's Good fresh hot nice size plates I had the fish it was nice and good the the oxtail was good too and all my sides were great

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1 year ago

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2 years ago

Amazing service and great food, comparable to the southeast Carolinas, Georgia, Tennessee Alabama! Yassssss

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2 years ago

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1 year ago

Great food and great service. The staff was super fun and provided great recommendations. The food was delicious. Decor was fun.

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2 years ago

A little price but the food is good would love to get the oxtails but they are a little to expensive for my purse.

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1 year ago

Great food, atmosphere and ambiance. Glad to see them weather the storm and charge forward!!!

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1 year ago

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1 year ago

I was pleasantly surprised that everything I ate had good flavor! I had the pork chops with Mac n cheese and greens. Good stuff!

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Ask the Community - Hard Knox Cafe

Is this an actual sit-down restaurant or only pick up?

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Thistle - Each of these costs $7. The one on the left is supposed to be a green grasshopper mousse but you'll notice that there is no mousse.

Thistle

3.2(542 reviews)
1.5 mi•Polk Gulch, Nob Hill
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Love Thistle! It's been a mainstay for 2+ years…read more The food is HEALTHY, TASTY, FAST, EASY, and AFFORDABLE. I get the Vegan dinners for $14 (most expensive item) and use them for lunch. They have a huge variety of fresh stuff. But cooking it always the same: put it in a pan for 4 minutes. I have it to a science, I can cook it while getting other stuff ready... its done, wipe the pan and cleanup is done too. I have tried several other services, they are more expensive and not as convenient. Thistle delivers twice a week, so the meals are very fresh. You don't need alot of preservatives when the food if fresh. And their sauces give it flavor w/o a bunch of salt or fat. I don't write many reviews, but I want to tell the world about this little gem. Eat up!

I signed up for Thistle accidentally while comparing meal plans. I loved Daily Harvest back when…read morethey offered more than smoothies and was hoping for something similar. The food was decent, but the packaging was a dealbreaker. Every single item comes in a non-reusable plastic container. Even setting aside environmental concerns, the sheer volume of waste was unmanageable: my garbage goes out every other week and was already full. The cost also didn't pencil out. Even with the discount, Thistle ran more than what I currently spend eating out for the same number of meals, and it didn't reduce my grocery bill either.

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Thistle - There was a SHARD OF PLASTIC IN THIS one! Hard to see but it was sharp and would have been so bad if swallowed.

There was a SHARD OF PLASTIC IN THIS one! Hard to see but it was sharp and would have been so bad if swallowed.

Thistle - This was a $10 meal. It barely fills this small plate.

This was a $10 meal. It barely fills this small plate.

Thistle - All now expired garbage! unethical bc they don't even help you. God forbid you have an issue. Good luck with the worst customer service.

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All now expired garbage! unethical bc they don't even help you. God forbid you have an issue. Good luck with the worst customer service.

Plentiful Kitchen - Italian Chicken

Plentiful Kitchen

4.9(31 reviews)
2.5 mi•NoPa

I've been using Plentiful Kitchen as my meal delivery service every week for approximately the last…read moretwo months and it is BY FAR the BEST meal delivery service I have used (and I've used A LOT of them). The food is absolutely AMAZING! The quality is superb, like what I would buy myself if I were to do the cooking. I'm particular when it comes to meat, and Plentiful Kitchen has it down. I'm a big foodie and these meals are the highlight of my week. I'm not even gluten or dairy free, and I have never once missed the gluten or dairy in these dishes! These meals are delicious, convenient, easy to reheat, and nutritious. I'm a busy mom of two toddlers, and to my surprise, they even enjoy sharing this food. I am extremely grateful for these meals and the friendly/responsive customer service! Also, their baked goods and homemade granola are divine as well! I cannot recommend Plentiful Kitchen enough!

I'm so grateful for Inbal and her team. The food is delicious, fits within my many dietary…read morerestrictions, and saves me sooo much time and stress every week. It's hard to find a company you trust to feed you wholesome, organic, tasty food. Plentiful Kitchen has my trust and loyalty! Inbal is super responsive to questions and requests, and she clearly cares deeply about her customers. For busy people who want to eat healthy homemade food, this is a lifesaver.

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Plentiful Kitchen - Gluten & Dairy Free Tiramisu Pudding

Gluten & Dairy Free Tiramisu Pudding

Plentiful Kitchen - Gourmet Healthy Food

Gourmet Healthy Food

Plentiful Kitchen - Sustainable Packaging Glass Containers

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Sustainable Packaging Glass Containers

Kitchen Doula - What a generous gift!

Kitchen Doula

4.9(98 reviews)
7.8 mi
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I was lucky enough to receive my very first Kitchen Doula surprise delivery as a baby shower gift…read moreright before heading off for maternity leave...what a gem this local small business is! I was so impressed with the delivery service, and my kit arrived in a nice insulated reusable Kitchen Doula bag. The hearty soups and stews came in so clutch for me during those early newborn days and long nights at 3am, when feeding time for baby came around and I was starvvvvinggg (and cold scurrying down to my kitchen in the odd hours of the night). I loved the nourishing cock-a-leek soup paired with a side of the plain biscuits...my husband and I were practically rushing to beat the other to the last serving of it because it was so nourishing and yummy (of course, I always got the seconds). We had a variety of the other staple soups, and I appreciate how diverse the options are on their site...you can't get bored with the selections. A couple years later, I have found myself riding the waves of the cold/flu season (which seems to keep cycling back in our household especially with a toddler in preschool passing germs back and forth), and I am needing to have nourishing, fresh, and warming soups to help bring comfort...and Kitchen Doula, we meet again! This is now my go-to recommendation for new mamas, parents, or peeps, just needing to find some relief in the food they eat, in a way that feels good to put into your body and to spend your money on. So happy for this service!

I am beyond furious regarding the experience that my daughter had gift I gave kitchen Doula. The…read moresite said it was free shipping with $150. And I gave her $300 gift card just after my granddaughter was born so she could order some food, two orders at 1 one order at 300. But when she got to the site to order, she was informed that it was be $100 charge. She felt so badly that we were having to pay that kind of money. And I am furious. If you're a mother or mother-in-law in trying to give a gift to the mother of your new grandchild, skip this one. for her I pay 1/3 of the cost for shipping is really ridiculous particularly when the site says free shipping on $150.

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Kitchen Doula - Extra Healing Package

Extra Healing Package

Kitchen Doula - Chard & Chickpea Soup

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Chard & Chickpea Soup

The Cupboard

The Cupboard

5.0(38 reviews)
2.1 mi•NoPa
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I heard about the Cupboard through a friend a couple years ago and was waiting for right time to…read moreuse Rachael's service. A few months ago I was hosting a baby shower for my friend and she's very health conscious in general but has had some funny allergIes/aversions come up in her pregnancy so I knew the Cuoboard would be a good fit. Well Rachael completely knocked it out of the park and exceeded not only my expectations but also those of the momma to be. The spread she prepared was of course healthy and delicious but the food itself was so beautiful as was the packaging that it essentially acted as decor! The menu was beautifully designed and the food became the highlight of the shower. I wish I still lived in SF, I'd have Rachael catering my life if possible!!

We are enormous fans of The Cupboard for healthy, incredibly delicious food that our whole family…read moreloves and looks forward to each week. This has replaced takeout for us during the week, and we also add on items like healthy snacks and chicken tenders for our toddler's lunches. The customer experience is fantastic (great communication, easy to get in touch), and we love the low-impact, no waste delivery system in reusable glass containers. Highly recommend for busy families that are looking for high quality, healthy food but don't have time to cook.

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The Cupboard - Chicken Mole! Made with raisins instead of sugar and using Guittard chocolate. Chicken from our partners at Fogline in Santa Cruz.

Chicken Mole! Made with raisins instead of sugar and using Guittard chocolate. Chicken from our partners at Fogline in Santa Cruz.

The Cupboard - Summer gazpacho! Made with Dirty Girl Farm early girl tomatoes, cucumber, and shallot.

Summer gazpacho! Made with Dirty Girl Farm early girl tomatoes, cucumber, and shallot.

The Cupboard - Braised Beef Ragu.

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Braised Beef Ragu.

Planted Table

Planted Table

4.8(118 reviews)
6.9 mi•Jack London Square

This is for the version & price point of Planted Table that existed in 2021/2022. (I stopped…read moreordering from them because my allergies were activated, and I needed to do an elimination diet. When I came back to them a couple years later, the price point had gone up & I was priced out.) The portion sizes were large. I think it was like $12-13/meal. 99% of the dishes were delicious. I was REALLY pleasantly surprised at the flavor & taste. I expected gentrified dishes. It was good! I was also specifically looking for meal delivery that generated less waste. Planter table delivered that. I got cool enough with my driver (and tipped well!) that he brought me a little thank you plant. I loved that I had the same driver each time. It was just a really pleasant experience overall. Nothing bad to say.

I resubscribed in April after a break during which I went back to pretending I might cook. I get…read moreabout 6-8 meals per week plus lots of extras. I am not vegan but this hits the spot and is the best meal service I have found. The food is still amazing and I'm happy to see the meal options have expanded, there's seasonal produce options and Acme bread, and now they post calorie information. They have family style option to get a bigger portion for those who have a family, or for me, to bring to a pot luck. They also have individual desserts and full size pies/cakes. Seriously - they have everything. They no longer offer wine for those who care. There are some additional pick up options, too, but I stick with Jack London Square on Wednesdays from 11:30-2:00. Pro tip: get the cookie dough!!!!! And the chili. And the breakfast burritos. And the bake at home pizza ........ $20 credit Referral code: QWC3D2MJ

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Planted Table
Planted Table
Planted Table

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Sweet Melissa's Personal Chef Service - Happy Birthday boy fixing a big old plate!

Sweet Melissa's Personal Chef Service

4.9(45 reviews)
4.7 mi•Outer Sunset

This was my first experience using a private chef and I am so glad I chose Melissa. She was…read moreextremely responsive via email, but also willing to have a phone call when desired to help talk through planning. It was clear from early on she was knowledgeable in her trade and had great questions and tools to help guide us along. We wanted to do an Italian dinner for my dad's 70th birthday, and Italian showed up as one of Sweet Melissa's specialities when searching on Yelp-score! She provided me a sample menu with many delicious sounding options, but also was willing to customize to my dad's favorites. I host parties a lot and you sometimes don't really get to enjoy the event as you are working to get everything ready for your guests. Hiring Melissa allowed us to just enjoy the celebration. All we had to do was clear some space for her to work and she did the rest. She arrived about an hour and a half before the event to do her prep. She was as lovely as could be as was her assistant. The food courses were nicely timed with our three appetizers of brie and pear crostini, shrimp scampi bites, and caprese skewers ready as guests arrived and socialized. All three were delicious, but glad I listened to her recommendation on the crostini as it was so good. Everyone commented on how amazing the house smelled as they arrived. It was also fun watching her work in your house and getting freshly made food! Next was the big buffet of Caesar salad, pesto and tomato basil sauces pastas, roasted brussel sprouts with pancetta, chicken parmigiana, and Italian sausages in a balsamic reduction. The spread was beautifully presented and tasted amazing. There was plenty of food for all and I got such amazing feedback from our guests on how everything tasted. I would normally not of picked the Italian sausage in onions, roasted grapes, and balsamic wine reduction but Melissa told me it was one of her favorites dishes, and I think it turned out to be mine! So unique, so tasty and well executed. I had never had Italian sausages like that before, but hope to again. I honestly could say amazing things about everything we had. Melissa did not misrepresent herself in saying Italian is her specialty. My dad was SO happy and felt this evening was so special. Goal achieved! After the meal, she cleaned up so well you honestly would of never known she was there. This also included her boxing up any leftovers for us, which was a nice touch. Not having a big clean up to do after hosting the event was also amazing. I wish I could have a private chef everyday! But I highly suggest doing this at least for a special occasion and recommend doing it with Melissa. From looking at her website, she does all kinds of other cuisines that also sound delicious. She helped create the special, personalized, and delicious evening we were looking for!

I can't speak highly enough about Melissa and her personal chef service, but I'm going to give it a…read morego! We wanted to do something special for a milestone birthday party for our dad, and he just absolutely loves Italian food, particularly chicken parmigiana. We shopped around for anything from catering to personal chefs specializing in Italian food, and decided a private dinner made fresh in house was just the ticket. Melissa was very responsive via email, and indicated that Italian is one of her specialties. She worked with us to create a menu Dad would love, blending her own suggestions with a couple of special requests from us. On the day, Melissa and her staff arrived on time and got right to work preparing everything in our kitchen with a little help from her own tools. Throughout the event, she kept the space clean, the food line filled, and even did some bussing at the dinner table. She was exceptionally personable with us and the guests, and when she left, there was absolutely zero work for us to do. She cleaned everything, packed up all leftovers and stocked our fridge, and took out all trash. As far as the taste of the food, absolutely no complaints on this end! We had appetizers of shrimp scampi and caprese skewers while everyone arrived, and then flowed into a buffet style dinner. We opted for a ready-dressed Caesar salad, and her homemade dressing was spot on. For dinner, the highlight for dad was the chicken parm. Everyone had a wonderfully breaded chicken cutlet, adorned with fresh mozzarella and topped with a very tasty marinara. This along with her delicious take on Italian sausage in a reduced wine, grape, and balsamic sauce were amazing proteins. Pasta was plentiful as an accompaniment, both a fusilli pesto and papardelle noodles in marinara. For some veggies, she did a wonderful roast brussel sprouts with pancetta and balsamic. We had cake and ice cream for dessert, but I have no doubt if we'd asked her to do that, it would have been amazing too. All in all, I absolutely recommend using Sweet Melissa's for your personal chef and catering needs, you can rest assured you're making the right decision!

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Sweet Melissa's Personal Chef Service - Beautiful presentation and taste

Beautiful presentation and taste

Sweet Melissa's Personal Chef Service - Chef prep before the event

Chef prep before the event

Sweet Melissa's Personal Chef Service - Beautiful buffet setup all done by Melissa (loved the ID cards of the food)

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Beautiful buffet setup all done by Melissa (loved the ID cards of the food)

Hard Knox Cafe - soulfood - Updated October 2026

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