I was running errands in the FiDi and needed sustenance. After a bout of indecisiveness, I happened to pass by Lou's realizing I hadn't had their sandwiches in years. So I decided to eat here. Turkey cranberry is my favorite type of sandwich, and they happened to have one on the menu. After giving them my very old punch card, I patiently waited for my sandwich, which didn't take long. The seating area is next to the lobby of the building Lou's is in. There's plenty of tables that can accommodate one to four people. So it's a nice space to get some work done or to have lunch with coworkers. And the sandwich is massive! I was planning to eat half, but it was too delicious and I ended up eating the whole thing. It was loaded with turkey meat and that sweet cranberry sauce, which paired well with the jalapeño spread that added a nice heat. And I appreciate that the sandwich came in a sourdough roll. I find turkey crans are either served in sliced sourdough or Dutch crunch. I prefer sourdough, so I'm glad I didn't have to make the substitution. And the ladies who took my order were so nice and I'm glad I amused them with my decade-old punch card. This is my fourth sandwich so clearly I need to come back more often. They have several locations in the city, but this particular one in the FiDi is a nice place to have lunch. read more

Lou's Lounge - Turkey Cranberry - Sandwiches Near Me - San Francisco, California

I've been a fan of Lou's cafe for the past 12 years and found out about this location. The pastrami and risky business sandwiches taste great and have a ton of flavor. The prices are also cheap for the portion size. This will be one of my go to lunch spots now. read more

Nice space, clean and with some seating. Competitive prices for SF lunch. It's a pretty popular spot, especially for the folks in the building. So expect a long wait if you come at peak lunch hour. Other than that, should be chill and fairly quick. read more

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This review is specifically for this location only. I'll probably start going to the Pine Street location from now on. I ordered the hot pastrami, and the sandwich size looked nothing like what's advertised. I've been to Lou's several times before, but the meat-to-bread ratio at this location was terrible. Usually I can only eat half and save the rest for later because it's so filling, but this one definitely didn't hit the same. Even worse, there was actually less meat than it looked like in the picture, practically empty toward the bottom. read more

Lou's Lounge - Sandwiches Near Me - San Francisco, California

I tried the Tuna Sandwich, which was tasty but the biggest flaw was that it completely fell apart after just a few bites. They should work on sandwich construction and structural integrity read more

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Wanted a sandwich and subways closed near my work so ventured to this place. It's nested in a larger business place. Comfy chairs and areas to sit and eat. I ordered the Italian special sandwich. The person taking the order was polite and helped me with my order. Waited maybe like 5min and the guy in the back came out with my sandwich. Was around 15 for the sandwich. I enjoyed all of it and would come again to try their other sandwiches and to sit here and hide out for my lunch break. read more

I grabbed lunch here with a friend on the eve of NYE, and it was a very chill atmosphere in contrast with the holiday hustle elsewhere in the city. Shortly after arrival, I ordered a chicken pesto sandwich without cheese, pickles, and jalepeño spread on Dutch crunch bread and then waited for my friend to arrive. My friend arrived and ordered before my order was ready. Fortunately I remembered the name of the customer ahead of me because when my order was called right after his, the lady said "Jake" instead of "Jade". It turns out that the cashier entered my order under the wrong name. The lady who announced my order asked me to verify what exactly I ordered before she would give me my food. The food was quite tasty, and I would get the same sandwich again, but I left later feeling slightly annoyed that no one bothered to clarify my name when taking my order. read more

Best sandwiches we've ever had, service was really quick and great. Also their bottled drink selection and coffee are great. Would come again 10/10. read more

Lou's Lounge - Barbecue Chicken Sandwich and Space Balls Sandwich = Heaven on earth - Sandwiches Near Me - San Francisco, California

It's Friday morning. I'm back to try Open-Face Breakfast Sandwich with Bacon. The egg is so soft & fluffy and the special sauce on the bread...just delicious! Wonderful staffs are waiting & ready to take your order. There are more people dinning. This place is clean with lots comfortable seatings. Check it out folks! read more

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Sandwich was solid. Nothing special, but definitely solid. Price was excellent ($12 is a great deal for a sandwich). Service and cleanliness, also excellent. I would go back. read more

This location is in my building and for a while I dismissed it. My loss. Now that I have become a regular, I can say that I've been quite satisfied with everything served. I recently started ordering for office meetings and the reviews from my office have been very positive. The clam chowder is a favorite I get the breakfast sandwich, with my customizations, and now they know my name and my order. Nice! It's quite a large sandwich, I eat one half for breakfast and the other half for lunch. read more

First time customer here I walked in the restaurant around 8:05Am placed an order but 820 I received my order. Unfortunately I didn't realize my order was incorrect until I got to my job . I called the store immediately seeing if I can come back following my next break to return the sandwich and get what I want . The host was being very helpful until she gave the phone to the person who said she makes the " sandwichs"she was being highly disrespectful too me . She even hung up in my face when i called back asking for her name so I can file complaint . I was told the manager name is Diana , but at first they said it was no manager ....this is San Francisco customer service is number 1 . I feel so sickening after that conversation I threw that $15 sandwich away I don't want a new sandwich I'm never coming back filling a dispute with my bank immediately . I don't feel comfortable letting someone make my food that is rude yuck. read more

This is a good lunch spot for FiDi. Sandwiches are $12.50-$14. Salads are $10-$11. Prices on their website are outdated. My sandwich , the LLB special $12.50 was roast beef, turkey, ham, swiss, provolone on dutch crunch, was alright. The New England Clam Chowder $8.50 was chunky and not filled all the way up. That tasted OK as well. Friendly service for a counter style restaurant. Kitchen was fast taking account they were busy. I was pretty full afterwards. read more

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I have been to Lou's twice and do not understand the hype at all. The first time, ordered the chicken pesto sandwich. The bread was soggy, and ingredients fell out as I was trying to eat it. Soggy bread, soggy ingredients, lacked flavor. At some point I gave up on the bread and just ate the ingredients on a plate. By the way, I ordered a sandwich at 11 and did not get called to pick it up until 11:25. They seem to prioritize DoorDash/delivery service orders. The second time I ordered their Southwestern breakfast sandwich. The ingredients themselves were very flavorful, but once again I encountered soggy bread syndrome. Within minutes the sandwich was nearly impossible to eat. If they grilled the bread or used a more robust bread, they could avoid this issue. Can't recommend, sadly. Maybe their salads are the way to go. read more

This is a cafe that I've been to a few times for lunch, and it's a great place to get a quick sandwich in the heart of FiDi! While it is in the lobby of an office building, it does have its own area with seating in case you want to eat there. The service is friendly, and typically it only takes five minutes or so for your order. I usually get the Roma's Club with Dutch Crunch, and for the size of the sandwich that you get for the price (which is fairly affordable by SF standards) I think it's a pretty good value. The ingredients taste fresh, and I am usually pretty full afterwards. Nice spot to check out! read more

Lou's Lounge - Roma's Club - Sandwiches Near Me - San Francisco, California

Lou's is my favorite spot to grab a bite to eat at lunch. Most of their sandwiches are under $10 and could easily be 2 meals. They use very high quality boars head meat, their bread is always fresh (sourdough and Dutch Crunch are my favs), and their special sauce and jalapeño spread are delicious! Everyone I've interacted with there has been super nice and welcoming, and the food takes about 10 minutes to come out, so if you're on a time crunch make sure you order ahead. This time, I got a turkey cranberry on Dutch Crunch and it was amazing as always. Their menu is very diverse and has a ton of specialty sandwiches and salads with the option to BYO as well. 10/10, definitely recommend!! read more

Lou's Lounge - Turkey Cranberry Sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - San Francisco, California

Time & Date: Wednesday, Sep 15th @ 12:30pm Crowd: pretty empty Ordered: Roma's Club ($10.42) Ike's but make it gourmet?? This sandwich tasted exactly like the BLT one from Ike's, and it looks the same too LOL. It's basically a BLT with avocado, and all your typical sandwich fillings (pickles, lettuce, tomatoes, red onion) and there was a special spread too. This sandwich comes on dutch crunch too. Tasty, cheap, & filling! read more

Lou's Lounge - Roma's Club - Sandwiches Near Me - San Francisco, California

Large sandwiches for a great price! Most of their speciality sandwiches were $13 or under and large enough for two meals. The ingredients were fresh and they didn't skip on the avocado either. Service was kind and they were quick, especially given that they were handling many orders. I got my two sandwiches in under 15 minutes. The waiting area was spacious and clean, though not many people stayed to eat. It seems more like a to go place. I think there was only 2 people working, the cashier was kind! read more

This place is my go-to for lunches. They have fast service and their sandwiches are amazing, especially for the convenience and price. It's a great spot and I'd recommend! read more

This is one of the most affordable places for a good quality sandwich or salad in downtown SF. I've gotten the chicken pesto, amicado, and build your own sandwich with pastrami and roast beef, as well as the Chinese chicken salad. All have been tasty, and the sandwiches and salads are good size so you don't leave hungry. They have a variety of interesting combinations that I'm eager to try. As of June 2023, the sandwiches start at $9.85 for a build-your-own without cheese and $10.90 for their specialty sandwiches, which is much cheaper than other sandwich spots in SF. They also have a rewards program where you get a free sandwich after a certain number of purchases (you'll need to enter your phone number for this). Tip: to avoid waiting, try calling ahead your order, and they usually have it ready within 10-20 minutes. At their Pine Street location, I've called ahead and been quoted 15 minutes until the sandwich is ready, but when arriving 15 minutes later, I've had to wait an additional 15 minutes for my sandwich to be ready. I haven't had that issue at this location on Battery Street - their estimated prep times for sandwiches have been accurate. Keep up the great work! read more

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Generous filling on the sandwich and fresh middle ingredients but the Dutch crunch was so stale!! I have not had bread this old and chewy in a long time.... read more

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Co worker recommended this place and I had a really delicious sandwich... very fresh ingredients too. The staff was very friendly as well.

I've eaten at their other FiDi location before and really enjoyed it. Seems they opened this one with quite unfortunate timing right before the pandemic. But alas, they've reopened now and are serving up tasty sandwiches for those of us that live in this now desolate neighborhood. New England Clam Chowder: Haven't had this in ages, but the slight drizzle outside inspired me to crave a little comfort food. The soup was nice and creamy with big bits of clam. The sleeper star though was the bread. A nice sourdough slice with a generous spread of pimento cheese that was slightly melted. Way more exciting than bread & butter. Plus it soaked up the soup nice and added a fun accent. Buffalo Chicken Sandwich: I'm normally not a fan of chicken breast sandwiches, but the constant appearance of this sandwich in the Yelp photos caused me to step out of my comfort zone. It was swimming in buffalo and bleu cheese sauce, making it extremely flavorful. The soft chewy roll was the perfect texture for it too. Didn't have the crunch of a buffalo wing, but that's fine. Hot Pastrami Sandwich: Not your traditional pastrami on rye with swiss cheese and kraut. Instead it was on a hearty Dutch crunch roll with orange-colored cheddar and lots of fresh veggies. It's hard to break the traditionalist mindset, but it was tasty in it's own way. I mean the meat was made in-house and the Dutch crunch roll makes any sandwich amazing. read more

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In a sea of mediocre lunchtime salads in the FiDi, Lou's will likely stand out because their sandwiches are considered legendary out in the Richmond. I was not overly impressed myself (review: http://bit.ly/2PFICRI), but I was willing to give their newly relocated shop on Battery a try since Lou is now within spitting distance of my office. Not that I would actually spit. The space does indeed look like a lounge in an office building with banquettes, bar tables, and communal spaces, and their wide sandwich selection was definitely available. I avoided the bread and went for the reasonably priced $8.60 Greek Salad drizzled with a feta vinaigrette (photo: http://bit.ly/2uIcpC3). It was satisfying with ingredients that were quite fresh. Definitely an alternative to consider in the concrete jungle. FOOD - 4 stars...well executed salad that satisfies AMBIANCE - 4 stars...yep, it's a lounge in an office lobby SERVICE - 3.5 stars...quietly effective TOTAL - 4 stars...Lou makes a good salad, who da thunk? RELATED - Need to grab a bite in the FiDi? Here's a collection of places I've tried and reviewed: http://bit.ly/2F02OZN read more

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I've long been a fan of the original Lou's on Geary, so when I discovered there was a Lou's near my new office downtown, I couldn't have been happier. This one is every bit as good as the original location. Great sandwiches, quick service, and nice folks working here. In a city full of great sandwich spots Lou's stands out among the crowd. read more

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The classic Lou's specialties served up swiftly in a sweet modern lounge setting. This is totally different feel from the Lou's I know but the same great sandwiches. I got the Roma club on my lunch break and loved it! I'll definitely be hitting them up for lunch more often. read more

If there was a James beard award for sandwiches, Lou's would be so deserving. Their Dutch crunch bread is unlike any other places. It's lighter, sweeter, and the crust doesn't tear apart the roof of your mouth. Their sandwich concoctions are SO good even when it doesn't initially sound good to me. If you have "chicken" in your sandwich, it's whole pieces of chicken breast not sliced deli meat. Everyone is super nice and.... make the best sandwiches!!! Pro tip: get Dutch crunch, toasted My faves are -buffalo chicken on Dutch crunch -or make my own with turkey/pastrami, Swiss cheese, alfalfa sprouts with everything on DC I need to try the other creations! read more

Lou's Lounge - Buffalo Chicken Sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - San Francisco, California

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My favorite sandwich shop that started in Richmond District has finally made their way here to FiDi !! I can't even begin to express how happy I am that they're here. Lous's house special sauce ... gotta get extra of that! My go to is the Ami-cado, avocado, salami, pastrami!! Mouth watering and tasty. The sandwich is such a reasonable price and fills you up. This will definitely be my sandwich spot. read more

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Order ahead and pick it up. Otherwise the wait can get long. Same yummy sandwiches as the Richmond location. Can't go wrong! The sitting area off the lobby of this office building is nice. There's a cool art piece there too. read more

This is exactly the type of sandwich that you dream about when you're ordering lunch. They're delicious and filling, and they have so many bread options. I'm partial to a sourdough roll, so I opted to make my own sandwich with turkey, cheddar, and alll the toppings. Lou's special sauces really make the sandwich, so definitely get all of them!! read more

Sandwiches are awesome! I always order over the phone while I am on my way there and usually I would only have to wait less than 5 minutes and my order is ready. Always great service! (FYI: when ordering soup, depends on your luck that day you may get a tiny piece of bread or a large one. LOL) read more

Friendly fast fresh, reasonable price for financial district, good easy lunch spot that moves the line quickly and has good speciality subs - generous portions read more

Love the entire Lous experience. Sandwiches are amazing. The staff is super sweet and professional. And I feel like, I'm this super expensive city, the prices are fair. read more

Lou's should be legendary. I had it for the first time over 10 years ago at their original place in the Richmond and they're just as good today. Watch this space because I've decided my new endeavor is to eat every sandwich on the menu in order. Anyways, this last time I went, I had the ami-cado and it was great. read more

I order a RB mushroom Sandwich . I tried the one In Taraval and I found out they have one In the Financial District. I ask not to place their spicy spread it is supper hot. read more

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The veggie licious is oh so delicious. Love it. It's hard to come by flavorful veggie sandwiches but this one hits the spot.

Lou's makes a damn good sandwich! Great spot to eat and timely service. Great music too!

Really friendly staff and the sandwich I ordered was delicious and filling! They also have an internal rewards program. The inside area was very clean and they are taking all the precautions to protect against the spread of COVID. read more

Lou's Lounge - Risky Bizness Sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - San Francisco, California

Waited almost 25 minutes but so did others around me. Sandwich was great though. I'd go back, but plan to order a little bit earlier next time, maybe 30 minutes in advance. read more

Had the ultimate club and it was fuego as usual. Lou's never disappoints and for an affordable price point. Jalapeño spread really gives all the sandwiches a nice touch. read more