I had an appointment at the hospital across the street, with a little time to spare I stopped in. Before I went into the hospital I stopped to take a bite... Omgoodness!!! My first time here & when I tell you the cheesesteak sandwich exceeded my expectations!!! It was everything I have been looking for in a sandwich since I've been in SF! Tender ribeye , grilled onions and peppers , sharp, tangy cheese & the bread though it was toasted it was soft & didn't cut the roof of my mouth (trust me, this has kept me from eating toasted sandwiches in SF ) I got some chips, Jalapeño heat & a homemade strawberry lemonade. I have to laugh at myself now because when I got in the elevator I saw a worker and asked if they had ever been there and she said, that she had and that I should try some of the other things on their menu. Then when I went in to see my doctor, I asked her and she had only heard about it, but had never been. . Needless to say, I will definitely be back! And the young lady at the counter was very hospitable & helpful in making my selection. read more

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I would definitely get the cheesesteak again. The meat was nice and tender. The cheese was gooey and paired well with the meat. The bread was also soft and easy to bite through. The California chrome is also good but I preferred the cheesesteak. The bread on this one was harder to bite through. The crust was smooth and a bit tougher. I got it to go and ate it after about 30 minutes of getting it. read more

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We were most excited about trying Newkirk's because they offered an option with impossible "steak" (plant-based meat) (both vegetarian and vegan option). Thank you for this option! After reading the reviews, we expected to be wow'd. We ordered one impossible cheesesteak and one regular cheesesteak, no modifications. We actually just came from New York and had a great cheesesteak there, so maybe that was why we were not wow'd? The regular cheesesteak had some flavor, not a ton. The sauces helped. You can get two sauces per sandwich (additional sauce also available for purchase). We liked the green sauce a bit better than the orange. The impossible cheesesteak was good, the mayo helped. The ends of the sandwiches were a bit empty (should have taken a picture.. sorry). Sandwiches were $16.95 each. We ordered online and it was ready after we checked in with the worker. We would probably only come back for the impossible cheesesteak. We took public transit here so no notes on parking but it looks tough, mostly street parking. read more

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Had the avocado veggie sandwich at Newkirk's and really enjoyed it! The standout was definitely their hot sauce. Absolutely delicious and added such a great kick! I do wish the sandwich itself had a little more flavor, but overall it was fresh, satisfying, and really good. read more

Newkirk's - Sandwiches Near Me - San Francisco, California

Hands down my favorite sandwich spot in SF. If you ever want to have the closest thing to a NYC sandwich this is it! My favorite is the hash brown sandwich, while I am never able to finish it (you probably would love to go with me because you get the half I can't est ). It's so delicious! Extra points for the staff as it can get busy but they are super efficient. The strawberry lemonade it's delicious. That by itself it's a 10 out of 10. Inside there are a good amount of tables but expect it to be busy especially during the weekend. The ambiance is very SF with a healthy dose of East Coast vibes. Tip: they ferment their own hot sauces. The orange one is the spiciest one but they are both great!! You get two with your sandwich, and you can buy a bottle if you wish too! read more

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Came here for a quick lunch take out and I for the pastrami egg sandwich. The bread was very light and fluffy and flavors of the pastrami was A+. It was pretty busy in there actually so I can tell this is a popular spot. I would say that this is a great staple, something that always hits, it's good flavor but missing that WOW factor to get up to the 5 stars. But I would definitely return again and again! read more

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Adonis sent me here. If you don't know who Adonis is, he's an OG Filipino-American anti-influencer on IG. Just a no-nonsense guy who keeps it real while spreading positivity and highlighting local spots. Now, in this part of the city, parking will be a challenge so be patient and prepare to walk a few blocks to this joint. The place is busy and customers come in ebbs and flows. I happen to walk in during a slow time, but immediately started lining up with people behind me. I told the owner, "Adonis sent me here" and she smiled and nodded. Being my first visit, I wanted to maximize the experience so I ordered three sandwiches: - Bronx Pastrami ($16.95 -Navel Cut Bronx Pastrami, Housemade Coleslaw, Swiss Cheese and Mustard served on a toasted French Roll) - Cheesesteak ($15.95 - Grilled Ribeye, White American, Brined Bell Peppers and Grilled White Onions served on a toasted French Roll) - Horse On The Roof ($16.95 - Grilled Steak, 2 Eggs, Provolone, Yellow American with NK Sauce served on a toasted French Roll) Specializing in East Coast Egg Sandwiches, they also have specialty sandwiches and offer Ritual Coffee and Ito En brand green tea (along with juices, lemonade, soda and beer) for libations. What can I say about the sandwiches? They are all delicious. All lovingly and meticulously made with fresh-baked breads providing a taste of East Coast-style deli to the West Coast. Oh, and don't forget the sauces. They have fermented Jalapeño and Habanero hot sauces, which just adds another layer of flavor to the sandwiches that takes it up another notch. Adonis hasn't failed me yet. I'm being honest as these sandwiches are one of the finest my mouth has ever tasted, that's a promise. read more

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Tried this place today and I will say, it's legit. Had a pastrami sando and I will say it's the closest to Langer's Deli in L.A. I have found, and that's saying something. I can't claim to know all the best places in NYC but the quality must be close to some of the good ones. I do wish the size of the sandwich was a little bigger but it was still satisfying and tasted great. read more

Newkirk's - Really mean pastrami. Just wish there was more of it. - Sandwiches Near Me - San Francisco, California

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We were in SF for the weekend and made a point to visit Newkirk's. We ordered a bacon egg and cheese (BEC), a Pastrami egg and cheese (PEC), an orange juice and an iced coffee The sandwiches came on a soft warm Kaiser roll that was excellent. The BEC's bacon was crispy and the egg was nicely cooked. All this with some bright orange hot sauce combined to make a pretty epic breakfast sandwich. I had a bite of the PEC and it was equally good. Iced coffee was also very good and the orange juice was kid approved. Service was quick and friendly and it was quiet and comfortable on the Friday morning we visited. If you're in SF be sure to go here for a breakfast sandwich and play some pinball while you wait. 9/10 Thanks! read more

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DELICIOUS. first time i got the horse on the roof, second time i got an SEC (on a french roll). both hit. turnover is pretty quick, so don't be discouraged if you can't immediately grab a seat. although takeout is also a good option. they ferment their hot sauces in-house. you get one small container of each! the green is my favorite, but both are yummy and spicy. i usually interchange between the two while eating anyway lol. lots left on the menu that i want to try, so will be back again soon! read more

Newkirk's - menu - aug 2025 - Sandwiches Near Me - San Francisco, California

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No frills breakfast option. Has cheesesteaks and other specialty sandwiches and salad as well. Service is pretty fast even when crowded as only one person was working cashier and taking phone orders - order at counter and wait for your name to be called, tall and low tables to sit at + self service water! Hashbrown sandwich had a perfectly cooked egg and crispy hashbrowns. Carrot ginger soup I would come back for - oddly tasted like tikka masala sauce! BEC was classssssic. read more

Newkirk's - Hashbrown Sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Awesome east coast deli vibes (highest compliment from a native East Coaster) with fresh Kaiser rolls and subs for breakfast and lunch sandwiches. The house fermented hot sauce is a clear winner. The hasbrown bacon egg and cheese comes with a perfect ratio of housemade pepper jelly. The classic BEC is an awesome standard to set. Fun variations of BEC and other classic sando's, with funky names like Horse on the Roof, a nod to their quirky decor outside. Coffee is from Ritual, not my favorite roaster but if you're a fan, solid option. They've made good use of the small space, offering plenty of seating for cozy, Saturday morning in NY deli vibes. Can't wait to go back! read more

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4/5: The Horse on the roof sando is solid; ground steak, egg, cheese. $17. quality of the steak is OK. They have a Medieval Madness pinball machine which is major bonus. Parking is iffy; you may have to cruise around for a while. Bonus; On the day I went, they served a Taylor Ham special. Normally that is something only available in New Jersey. I may return for that. read more

Newkirk's - Horse on the Roof: steak, egg, cheese. $17. - Sandwiches Near Me - San Francisco, California

Subject: Feedback on Our Recent Visit Dear NEWKIRKS Team, I wanted to share my recent experience at your establishment. My husband chose your restaurant today, after a less than stellar experience following an influencer's recommendation on Instagram some time ago. Naturally, I was hesitant, but after his insistence, I agreed to give it a try. The interior didn't quite win me over initially; it felt a bit cold, and the seating was uncomfortable. However, I must commend the lady behind the counter--she was absolutely wonderful and made a positive impression during our visit. In my rush, I didn't have the time to really look at your menu photos, as I usually do, since I'm quite a visual eater. My husband ordered the Horse on the Roof, while I chose the BEC, simply because it was the first thing I saw. When my order arrived, I wasn't initially attracted to it visually and, admittedly, I judged it by its appearance--contrary to the advice my mother always gave me. Despite my annoyance and skepticism, upon taking a bite of the BEC, I found it delicious! I scarfed it down quickly and am already thinking I might try adding an extra egg & maybe hashbrowns next time to see how that changes the flavor. My husband thoroughly enjoyed his sandwich as well, and he especially appreciated your little sauces. I don't typically use sauces, so I didn't try them. Thank you for the great food and kind service. We look forward to visiting again. Best regards, Robertta Anoa'i-Morales read more

Newkirk's - See what I mean? It just looked meh! - Sandwiches Near Me - San Francisco, California

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SF attitude with midwestern flavor. Very blah, starting with the thoughtless bun and the boring egg and sauce. Take me home.

breakfast sandwiches, regular sandwiches, and salads in an open, breezy and casual storefront! a good amount of seating + bathroom, but it seems like most people grab & go. they also have pinball machines inside which is fun! BEC was on this super soft buttered roll, with tons of melty cheese, bacon, and a fried egg. the perfect bite... just so savory & rich, warm, soft, and lightly sweet. they ferment their own hot sauce which was GAS both of the sauces are delicious!! my only complaint is the bun to filling ratio is a little off. too much bun. but still delicious... also plus points because the FOH worker, anna, was super sweet! so helpful and very efficient & speedy :) read more

Newkirk's - BEC with Side of Homemade hot sauce - Sandwiches Near Me - San Francisco, California

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No Photos because the sandwich was just that good! I got the mortadella sandwich. It was delicious. I love a thinly sliced fried egg. I don't like the breakfast sandwiches that are too eggy since I'm not a huge fan of eggs. This was perfect for me. The homemade hot sauces are incredible. I would go back just for that. read more

Great sandwiches in a tucked away spot. Tried a couple different ones including the hashbrown bec and bronx pastrami. Bread quality is definitely a huge plus. Well assembled sandwiches and they have a couple good sauces to go along with their selection. Staff is kind and there's a decent amount of seating. read more

Came in around 10:30am on a Friday. Lots of people coming and going! I was visiting my grandma at the general hospital right across the street! I asked the cashier what do you recommend and stated i don't eat pork. She recommended #5, steak and eggs on French roll. It was pretty pricey(with tax $18.42) it was good, I only ate half. For a bkfst sandwich, I think it could have been a bit cheaper. I would like to come back to try other stuff on the menu! read more

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Went on a trip out of town recently to catch a concert too expensive to see in SF. Did a little research and found a cheesesteak spot there. Talked around to some locals about it and they described it as their "to-go/ must have" spot. It was on the Michelin guide and I trust a large puffy white man who wants to sell my tires. I had been walking all day and was suffering from the humidity and sun my Cali ass was not used to. Ordered the most popular sandwich and grabbed myself a beer. Bit into it with high hopes. Immediate regret. It didn't compare to newkirks. First thing after touching back to SF, had my homie drive me to get a horse on the roof. Pure bliss. No one does it like newkirk read more

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Came here because TikTok. And may I say that for what we ate that morning, which was the hash brown sandwich, I would be going back. The sandwich was warm, tasty, and had a nice kick to it from the cherry peppers. Their orange hot sauce added another layer of flavor profile. They also serve Ritual coffee and have some fresh juices at hand. Service was friendly and quick and there's plenty of open tables to enjoy their fantastic sandwiches. read more

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Went on a Saturday morning around 1:00 and there was a line almost out the door. The line flowed nicely though and it probably took about 15 minutes total to wait in line, order food, and then for the food to come out. There is seating room (not too big, but a good amount of open chairs) and there were two pinball machines. I got the Hashbrown Sandwich togo and it was delicious. The bacon was perfectly cooked and crispy. The ketchup and hash browns balanced out the heat from the jalapeños. The sandwich also comes with two hot sauces. The green was more mild and was absolutely delicious. The orange was also very yummy but a little too spicy for me, but my spice loving friend said she wanted to bottle it up to keep forever bc it was so good. Overall 4.5/5 stars!! read more

Newkirk's - Hashbrown Sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - San Francisco, California

Such tasty breakfast sandwiches and they have house-fermented hot sauce! It really has a kick but tastes soooo good with the egg sandwiches. The bread they use is a kaiser roll which I initially thought I wouldn't like because I'm not a huge fan of poppy seeds but it was super soft and fluffy and absorbed the juices/oils of the filling nicely. I want to come back to try their deli sandwiches as well, which have their own extensive menu! read more

10/7/2025, I'm shocked that its been a few years since I stopped here. I ordered a sandwich today for lunch. NewKirk's is 'The Spot' for most all of local hospital staff. read more

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Came here after seeing a video on TikTok while I was recovering from a tonsillectomy, which made me REALLY want to come. So finally I came to try it!! I did the Twenty Five and took out the cream cheese and olives and added hash brown and ketchup. It was superrr yummy. I came specifically because I wanted the hash brown and it did not disappoint! The workers were all nice and the space had enough seating for us (we went on a Saturday morning) read more

I saw Newkirk's on one of Adonis's videos on Instagram and decided I wanted to try it the next time I was in the city. I got the Horse on the Roof, my wife got the Hashbrown Sandwich, and my son got the SEC(not pictured because he was hungry and scarfed it down haha) The woman working behind the counter was super friendly and reminded me of things I normally would've forgotten on a to-go order like napkins and sauces lol The habanero-carrot sauce was good but the green sauce (tomatillo-jalepeno I think?) was a showstopper. It had such good flavor even if it was a little less spicy than the orange sauce. Definitely stopping by again when I'm in the area. read more

Newkirk's - Horse on the Roof - Sandwiches Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Best BLT. It's the bacon. They just make excellent bacon here and no matter what sandwich you get it in, it makes the sandwich that much more delicious. Great for breakfast or lunch! Good service, super friendly, good food. You can't go wrong. read more

Newkirk's - Best BLT. Added pickles and peppers - Sandwiches Near Me - San Francisco, California

Very satisfying sandwich! I got the bec and it was decadent. The sauces on the side do a nice job of cutting the richness though

The food here is beyond delicious ! They are always super friendly and have a smile on their face . My favorite sandwich from here (though I try to not eat pork) is the salami egg and cheese . It is beyond amazing . You all need to check it out for yourself . read more

I recently came here and got a cheese steak sandwich. It was good. Not the best I've had in the city, or the biggest, but the quality and size were both good. read more

newkirk has always been one of my favorite sandwich spots. The sandwiches are hefty, there's a lot of options no matter if you're vegetarian or a meat eater, the bread is soft, the cheese is melty, the service is friendly, and the sauces are HOT. Maybe not crazy hot but the carrot sauce.is my go to here. They're pretty chill for breakfast time but be ready for a busy experience when you come around lunchtime because they're always poppin'! My favorite thing about eating here is the decor and Im speaking of the retro pinball machines specially, theyre random but I'd be lying if i said i didn't obsess over them. One last bit, go for the fresh strawberry lemonade, they put some mad love into that drink! read more

Newkirk's - Sandwiches Near Me - San Francisco, California

I hate to complain about price but $18 dollars for a breakfast sandwich is insane, i get things are more expensive now but man thats too much for a breakfast sando thats been a bit hyped up by influencers. read more

Newkirk's - Hash brown sando - Sandwiches Near Me - San Francisco, California

Great Cheese Steak! Maybe the best in SF. Funny tho...most people I saw eating here were grabbing breakfast sandwiches. Next time I'll try one of those. read more

Newkirk's - Newkirks classic Cheesesteak sandwich. - Sandwiches Near Me - San Francisco, California

I love this spot! Bacon egg and cheese on the poppy roll every time. Their green and orange sauce is flavorful too. My husband always gets the pastrami egg and cheese and won't shut up about how flavorful it is. It's a small spot with a few cool pinball machines that you can play while you wait. I recommend calling ahead to have your order ready when you get there. I think there closed on Sunday's so that would be the only downside to this place. read more

Had the pastrami, it was totally legit. Next time I am in that area, I will be doing a repeat.

I'm not sure why this place doesn't get more attention. One of the best things I've eaten this year was the pastrami, egg, and cheese breakfast sandwich with house made hot sauce from here. Everything about it is perfect - the soft poppyseed Kaiser roll, the salty pastrami, the gooey cheese, and the hard fried egg all mesh together in such a great way. In my opinion, this is easily one of the best no fuss (and no dry biscuit) breakfast sandwiches in the city. Beyond the fantastic breakfast sandwiches, the service here is typically really friendly too. They seem to go out of their way to be helpful. Although the ambiance is pleasant overall, the shop itself is very small with just a few tables. The location is immediately adjacent to the General as well, so parking can be tough. I definitely recommend ordering takeout online beforehand to save some time. I wish they were on DoorDash so that I could order more often! read more

Newkirk's - pastrami, egg, and cheese breakfast sammie - Sandwiches Near Me - San Francisco, California

Got the Horse on the roof. Pretty expensive for a breakfast sandwich but it was nice and hot. Also wait time for it was good. Only about 5 minutes wait after ordering. Parking is difficult In this area though. 8/10 for the sandwich Would come back and try the #1 next time read more

Newkirk's - Updated menu, quick stop for breakfast on the go - Sandwiches Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Obsessed with this spot! My Sunday routine isn't complete without a Horse On The Roof. 10/10 consistency and flavor every single time.

Newkirk's has some of the best breakfast sandwiches I've ever had. PEC and horse on the roof are my favorites for breakfast. They also have a very good cheesesteak. read more

Newkirk's - PEC - Sandwiches Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I was driving through this part of city, and saw the Newkirk's building and the words cheesesteak so I knew I had to add to my must try list, and decided to give it a go. Since it was my first time, I went with their cheesesteak and got a sausage breakfast sandwich. The surprise winner between the two was the breakfast sandwich! The poppy seed Kaiser roll was baked to perfection and overall, this was one of the best breakfast sandwiches I've had in a really long time. I've been thinking about it ever since I went last week. They have a wide selection of fried egg breakfast sandwiches, and definitely will be back for more. The cheesesteak was good but can't dethrone my top spot in my personal power rankings but id say it's in the Top 3. Whatever bread they use is really good, crunchy yet soft. They really excel at the bread here. I think next time I'd opt out of the bell peppers bc that flavor was too dominant and was pretty much all I could taste. The amount of meat is decent, but I'd probs order double meat next time. They had a couple different hot sauces to pour onto your sandwiches, and between the two, their orange sauce (I think habanero) was very tasty and added a nice kick. Overall, would 100% come back! read more