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Ordered The Italian for lunch. Street parking was a bit hard to come by around the place. My sandwich was ready when I arrived. Service was prompt and friendly. The best part of the sandwich was definitely the bread. Absolutely fantastic. Ingredients of the sandwich were pretty fresh as well, might have liked a little less moisture to it and the mozzarella was an odd cheese choice for me. But all in all a solid sandwich. Good portion for the price.
sandwiches are great, flavorful, and bread is soft! would love to come back to try the brunch food items, however prices are definitely above average in cost for a sandwich
Our new favorite breakfast spot! The servers were so incredibly nice and the music they were playing during lunchtime was amazing. Our favorite was the chicken schnitzel sandwich. 8.5/10 The sesame bread was absolutely incredible, the chicken was plentiful and super juicy. We also got the classic breakfast which we enjoyed the latkes the best on. The sausages were a bit salty. They were out of a few things on the menu.
Still delicious! Their matzo ball soup didn't have much chicken in it today. Maybe 1-2 strands which is but $12 for a bowl isn't terrible, just wish there was at least a decent portion of chicken. One of the BEST things about this place is the bread they get from rise up bakery. It's has sesame seeds and is one of the best taking breads I've ever had. I almost wish they sold the bread alone here. Their Italian sandwich was probably the best sandwich I've had in the last year. Such a pleasant surprise. It is in the shade so even if it's a hot a$$ day in SF like today, it'll still get a good breeze and be cooler! They do however need to upgrade their outdoor tables. One slight tap with your leg and the table goes crashing down.
Visited on a Saturday for lunch. We ordered the Caesar salad with sardines, the House Club sandwich, and the Benedict. Everything tasted ok, nothing stood out though. Staff were friendly and service was good.
We came here for dinner, and were immediately welcomed by the staff. They were so kind and told us about their story as we sat down, and gave us recommendations for our order. The restaurant is a little area, and reminds me of a home. When we placed our orders, it only took about ten to fifteen minutes before the food came out. The food overall was great! I initially got the wrong item, but the server caught it and I was given the right dish about fifteen minutes after. I loved the grains in my chicken dish, and my friends' dumplings were also very soft and pillowy. I appreciate the homeyness of Iggy's and would recommend others try as well.
This is a really nice brunch cafe with both indoor and outdoor seating. Water is self serve but you can order at the table. I like that they accept the Blackbird pay which is the loyalty program I use. I was here because of the Dia de Los Muertos event I heard about from Supervisor Connie Chan's email newsletter. My friend and I really enjoyed our brunch and the event down the street. This is my first time having potato latkes which is like hash brown with apple sauce.
The hostess and server were so sweet and were always cheerful when talking to us. The food was amazing, comforting and just all around delicious. Their ingredients also tasted very fresh and made with care. We got the corned beef hash with jalapeño cilantro sauce on top. For snackies we got the latkes, which are potato pancakes and came with two sauces. Definitely try this place for brunch on Balboa if you like warm and fresh brekky on a heated outdoor patio!
Came here with a friend to quick catch-up brunch. We ordered 2 sandwiches and the borscht soup. The sandwiches were neatly cut into halves so of course we had to swap our halves so we each can have a different sandwich! The sandwiches were good. It was nice and hearty but doesn't have the flavor that I'm used to from a sandwich like this. I would have wanted a savory sauce or a dressing? Just needed a little bit more. I'm willing to come back to try another sandwich because it was still a good sandwich. The soup was ok and it was definitely better with the sour cream that they provide. I couldn't pick up much flavor from it but this is my first time having borscht so I have nothing to compare it to. The waitress was extremely nice and helpful! My friend was using a new method of paying and she made sure everything went smoothly!
I ordered take out from here on a whim. I ordered the Italian hoagie and a side of the potato salad. Everything was great. The sandwich was well constructed and held up well even after traveling via delivery. All of the modifications (no mozz and roasted red peppers on the side) were honored. The potato salad was really good and didn't taste too mayo-y yet was still well dressed. Definitely planning to try this place in person.
3 months ago
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Anna F.
Thank you for taking the time to leave such a thoughtful review, and…
Ordered The Italian for lunch. Street parking was a bit hard to come by around the place. My sandwich was ready when I arrived. Service was prompt and friendly. The best part of the sandwich was definitely the bread. Absolutely fantastic. Ingredients of the sandwich were pretty fresh as well, might have liked a little less moisture to it and the mozzarella was an odd cheese choice for me. But all in all a solid sandwich. Good portion for the price. read more
13 days ago
sandwiches are great, flavorful, and bread is soft! would love to come back to try the brunch food items, however prices are definitely above average in cost for a sandwich read more
Our new favorite breakfast spot! The servers were so incredibly nice and the music they were playing during lunchtime was amazing. Our favorite was the chicken schnitzel sandwich. 8.5/10 The sesame bread was absolutely incredible, the chicken was plentiful and super juicy. We also got the classic breakfast which we enjoyed the latkes the best on. The sausages were a bit salty. They were out of a few things on the menu. read more
9 days ago
Still delicious! Their matzo ball soup didn't have much chicken in it today. Maybe 1-2 strands which is but $12 for a bowl isn't terrible, just wish there was at least a decent portion of chicken. One of the BEST things about this place is the bread they get from rise up bakery. It's has sesame seeds and is one of the best taking breads I've ever had. I almost wish they sold the bread alone here. Their Italian sandwich was probably the best sandwich I've had in the last year. Such a pleasant surprise. It is in the shade so even if it's a hot a$$ day in SF like today, it'll still get a good breeze and be cooler! They do however need to upgrade their outdoor tables. One slight tap with your leg and the table goes crashing down. read more
7 months ago
Visited on a Saturday for lunch. We ordered the Caesar salad with sardines, the House Club sandwich, and the Benedict. Everything tasted ok, nothing stood out though. Staff were friendly and service was good. read more
We came here for dinner, and were immediately welcomed by the staff. They were so kind and told us about their story as we sat down, and gave us recommendations for our order. The restaurant is a little area, and reminds me of a home. When we placed our orders, it only took about ten to fifteen minutes before the food came out. The food overall was great! I initially got the wrong item, but the server caught it and I was given the right dish about fifteen minutes after. I loved the grains in my chicken dish, and my friends' dumplings were also very soft and pillowy. I appreciate the homeyness of Iggy's and would recommend others try as well. read more
1 month ago
11 months ago
This is a really nice brunch cafe with both indoor and outdoor seating. Water is self serve but you can order at the table. I like that they accept the Blackbird pay which is the loyalty program I use. I was here because of the Dia de Los Muertos event I heard about from Supervisor Connie Chan's email newsletter. My friend and I really enjoyed our brunch and the event down the street. This is my first time having potato latkes which is like hash brown with apple sauce. read more
5 months ago
2 months ago
The hostess and server were so sweet and were always cheerful when talking to us. The food was amazing, comforting and just all around delicious. Their ingredients also tasted very fresh and made with care. We got the corned beef hash with jalapeño cilantro sauce on top. For snackies we got the latkes, which are potato pancakes and came with two sauces. Definitely try this place for brunch on Balboa if you like warm and fresh brekky on a heated outdoor patio! read more
24 days ago
Came here with a friend to quick catch-up brunch. We ordered 2 sandwiches and the borscht soup. The sandwiches were neatly cut into halves so of course we had to swap our halves so we each can have a different sandwich! The sandwiches were good. It was nice and hearty but doesn't have the flavor that I'm used to from a sandwich like this. I would have wanted a savory sauce or a dressing? Just needed a little bit more. I'm willing to come back to try another sandwich because it was still a good sandwich. The soup was ok and it was definitely better with the sour cream that they provide. I couldn't pick up much flavor from it but this is my first time having borscht so I have nothing to compare it to. The waitress was extremely nice and helpful! My friend was using a new method of paying and she made sure everything went smoothly! read more
I ordered take out from here on a whim. I ordered the Italian hoagie and a side of the potato salad. Everything was great. The sandwich was well constructed and held up well even after traveling via delivery. All of the modifications (no mozz and roasted red peppers on the side) were honored. The potato salad was really good and didn't taste too mayo-y yet was still well dressed. Definitely planning to try this place in person. read more
5 months ago
Such a great, casual brunch or lunch spot in the area! We were coming out of the Legion of Honor museum and finishing up a Lands End Hike when we discovered this place nearby. We enjoyed every dish we tried. The cuisine seems to be Eastern European inspired and every dish features high quality ingredients and generous portions. You will not leave this place hungry! There's outdoor and indoor seating options and the service is friendly and fast. We were very pleased. Thanks for the great meal! read more
4 months ago
1 year ago
Very cute quaint neighborhood cafe. Love that they have indoor and outdoor seating. Thoughtful food. Kind and helpful service. Sandwiches are a bit pricey but they're also huge and made with quality ingredients, local bread, and generous portions of meat. The pickles here are also terrific. With that being said, well worth it in my opinion. These sandwiches are big enough to share especially if you're wanting other stuff like soup or salad. I ordered the club and it was fantastic. I love that they put it on this beautiful crusty roll rather than the standard three pieces of sliced bread that it typically goes on. I know it's traditional, but I've always hated that extra piece of bread in the middle. To me, that extra piece of bread always just makes the sandwich look bigger and somewhat aesthetically appealing but when you eat it it's really nothing more than a filler. The bread they use on this sandwich.. way better!! We also shared the arugula salad with beets, Gorgonzola, candied walnuts, and sunflower vinaigrette. The dressing was delicate and unique, and the salad had lots of delicious beets. I like a little bit more acid and tang in my vinaigrette but this was still lovely. This salad also eats like a meal itself. If I lived in this neighborhood, I would come here for lunch all the time. The half and half is a great option. There is no kid's menu here which isn't the end of the world. That being said, since there isn't a kid's menu, it would be a great consideration to add a smaller portion for little ones. Like pancakes and French toast. The order for pancakes is HUGE and way too big for a 3 year old. Those can easily be made into a smaller order. I know it's often a pain in the butt to serve children. They're loud, messy, and children's menu's are typically cheaper. I get it. But they are people and they do have to eat so it would be nice to have a few offerings suitable for them. The pancakes were quite delicious but the syrup was off to me. It was very thin and cloying. Not like maple syrup. It tasted artificial like it was made with Aspartame or nutrasweet. I don't typically like fruit on pancakes but the fruit on these pancakes were exceptional. Fresh strawberries and blackberries. Maybe tossed with a little sugar? Not sure but it was delicious. I will have to come back to try the matzoh ball soup. Unfortunately, we just didn't have enough room. Great neighborhood spot. read more
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Anna F.
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Saw great reviews for this place and today I found out why. The sandwich I ordered was fantastic in terms of taste, construction, and textures. The Italian: A I grew up eating a lot of mortadella sandwiches so this definitely hit the spot. It's salty but balances out quite well with the mozzarella, lettuce, and tomato. The sesame bread they used is soft and easy to bite into. And they have a mayo/sauce that tastes very delicious. I ordered online and it was ready in 10 minutes as promised. $19 for a sandwich after tax is a bit pricey but you're paying for quality here and they met my expectations. read more
1 year ago
Stopped in here for lunch after my brother had breakfast here last week. The safe is so kind and most importantly the food is excellent. They use Rize up bread in their sandwiches, which totally elevates the food. (Rize up is a local, black owned bakery that was born during the pandemic). I love how they are using local. Anywho- the food is light, options endless, outdoor and indoor seating and you can have a variety of things. Can't say I have had one bad item here! They also accommodate modifications to your Sammies. Stop in here for a great locally made and owned meal. Metered street parking when I went around 1330 in the afternoon was ample. read more
1 year ago
I went to this quaint little shop months ago and didn't expect much. I noticed they had a beef tongue sandwich on their menu so I got that. It was cold, refreshing and impressively tender. If it weren't for the veggies and bread, I probably didn't even have to chew. Speaking of bread, their buns are super fresh, as are the rest of their ingredients. I've since tried all their sandwiches and they're all amazing. However, the beef tongue will always be my favorite. I can't find anything like it at other shops so I hope this place is here forever. read more
First, the service is outstanding. The ambiance was very pleasant and charming. Very clean and seating is very limited. It is a quintessential neighborhood small restaurant. The food was pretty good. We thought the food was overall very good. To nitpick: there was one huge lonely matzo ball, and it was a little cold in the middle. The borscht was so small it was just a sampler. The meatballs were terrific and the chicken schnitzel was amazing. The chocolate cake was a little dry, but was amazing. Overall a terrific place, but be prepared to pay some bucks for the experience. read more
4 months ago
The sandwiches were delicious. My husband ordered the pork belly sandwich and he said it was delicious. I ordered a gluten free turkey sandwich and it was so good!!! They use the Mariposa gluten free baguettes and are amazing. Also, the staff was attentive and so kind to us. We will be visiting here often!!! read more
Probs take my review with a grain of salt - I got the sardine sandwich, borsch, and it was a delivery order. I'll say that I really liked the sardine sandwich. It had good flavor and loved being able to see all the components (sardine, pickles, eggs, red onions, and lettuce). Would be open to coming here for their brisket sandwich or other sandwiches. As for the borsch, I was let down because it didn't have any punchy flavor of dill or pork butt and had - what I would say - a disproportionate amount of cabbage/shredded carrots. My ranking of borscht in SF = (1) Cinderella Bakery, (2) Leleka...I wouldn't put this one on the list/get it again. read more
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Anna F.
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5 months ago
Great brunch spot on the Balboa corridor. Happy to have this spot nearby! High quality ingredients make for a delicious food experience. A lot of homemade ingredients with a fresh Ukrainian twist like Borscht and Kvas. We love the French toast - it's fluffy and moist with a hint of orange. Topped with fresh fruit, maple syrup and house made whipped cream. The bacon, sausage and latkes here are also hearty and worth the trip! Highly recommended read more
1 year ago
Cute place. The waitstaff is earnest and helpful. I was disappointed with the food - the brisket was soo tough and stringy. Having just come back from Austin, I had some great brisket. This was the polar opposite - it was overbooked flavorless beef. The latkes were not at all crispy - more soft and not hot. Kind of just limp and tasteless - couldn't taste any onions. I am not sure why the high ratings? This would be a two star in NYC at best. read more
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Anna F.
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We decided to check this place out based on all the high reviews and little did we know it was under new management and new menu that expanded into brunch AND dinner Thursday nights with live bands!!! Too bad it was Saturday around 1:30p. Hee. Nevertheless, my Boyfriend got a meaty pulled pork sandwich. He real enjoyed, but he said the sandwich had too much meat for his liking. Yet, he said it was very juicy and tender! The French toast was PERFECT! the crème on top was delicious and tasted freshly made and there were so many berries I ran out of bread to eat with all the berries! Hahaha I also LOVED their mild roast HOUSE COFFEE! I'm super picky and don't like dark roast coffee, yet I know it's easier for restaurants to order French/dark roast coffees, I just add water and sugar to them! Hahaha I favor my mild roast coffee black and their coffee was PERFECT! It had a bit of a zing/tangy flavor to the coffee and that paired perfectly with my French toast !!! The server was incredibly helpfully and friendly. A college aged young lady and then an older lady and gentleman gave us our lunch and coffee. Extremely friendly and sweet! The lady told us how they bought this place back in October and started changing/adding new menu items! Great ideas!!!! I'm a HUGE FAN of this place and want to check out their $18 crab cake on a Thursday night with their live music! read more
6 months ago
9 months ago
Borscht and sandwiches are delicious. Fresh bread, with sauces, and ingredients! The borscht was tasty and healthy. Friendly and fun staff. read more
5 months ago
Cute neighborhood breakfast spot. Not crowded on a Friday morning. If you're not into poached eggs, they will make it scrambled. The jalapeño sauce is delicious! I only tried the corned beef hash today and it did not disappoint. I'm excited to come back and try the French Toast. Plenty of meter parking and if you're willing to walk just a few blocks, lots of residential parking too! The toilet paper in their restroom is the good stuff. read more
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3519 Balboa St
San Francisco, CA 94121
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