Progressive Grounds

Pretty good spot for banh mi! They pack it full and the bread is 10 outta 10 perfect. I will say I…read morewish it had more viet butter and pate but that might be more of a personal take. I would love to try their grilled pork instead so will be coming back.

Bread was nice and crunchy. Paté didn't overpower the sandwich. Would have liked some more pickled…read moreveggies.

1.1 mi•Portola, Excelsior

Inside restaurant and picture of menu

Tofu banhmi- huge hit. Everyone loved it.

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Banh Mi & Rolls

3.9(147 reviews)

I've been wanting a good Bahn Mi since arriving is SF, and I found this location that's en route to…read morethe SFO Airport. There is only street parking, and inside are two tables with two seats at each of them. The only parking is street-parking, unless you want to risk parking at the Bank across the street. Inside the restaurant you can either order from the employee, or use one of their tablets. PRO-TIP: If you pay with cash, you don't have to pay any additional taxes. The tablet is pretty easy to navigate, and my order was ready in about 7-10 minutes. I ordered the Pork Belly Bahn Mi -- along with the Shrimp Spring Rolls. In the restaurant, you can clearly see them baking their fresh, and making the Spring Rolls and Bahn Mi in front of you. My Bahn Mi was filled -- but seeing some reviews saying they're "stuffed"? Not my experience. I do like that they are not shy with the jalapeños and patě, though! The Shrimp Spring Rolls are served with a side sauce; at first I thought it may have been peanut-based, but the taste is not peanut-forward. The major taste of the sauce is tamarind, which was a welcome surprise. All in all, if you don't want to buy food in the airport and having a craving for Viet Cuisine while cruising San Bruno Ave. -- stop by for a tasty sandwich!

where else can you eat a banh mi and gamble at the same time?! quirky fun. grab a scratcher from…read moremachine or cashier and scratch before/after (or while) you eat. they bake their own banh mi bread rolls! how did I not realize that before. they have this tall oven in the back (behind their counter) that gets filled with lots of trays of dough and comes out as the roll you know for your sandwiches. wow! I guess im amused because i never watched this in real time until one day i was sitting on the small table eating a pork banh mi and watching them do their thing. that glorious oven doing its thing theyre available to order on doordash as and come pick it up in person or delivery. i always get pick up and the app always shows 30 mins out, sometimes pushing the time out further than quoted, but the app seems to be inaccurate because it's always been ready much earlier than quoted. lemongrass grilled pork sandwich is good. super casual, only 2 small tables. most people grab food and go. most people who sit there use the tables for the ca scratchers because there's scratcher dust on them sometimes you gotta wait for a while for someone to come to the counter. just one hardworking person manning the front so be patient

0.7 mi•Excelsior, Portola

Menu - September 2023

Combo Sandwich with a Fried Egg

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Oxbridge Market

4.7(150 reviews)

A neighborhood corner store + deli I've been frequenting for years! A true hidden gem in the city…read more Prices are slightly higher than average, but the sandwiches are hefty and can feed up to 2 people. Deli is on the left upon entering. Order there and grab a bag of chips + a drink from the store to enjoy with your sandwich! No matter what sandwich you choose from their extensive menu, Dutch crunch bread is a must. I like how their Dutch crunch has the perfect amount of crunch (satisfying, while not being too crunchy to the point where the roof of your mouth is scraped up). It's also not overly sweet compared to other Dutch crunch breads I've tried. I usually get either the Cali Club with provolone or the Oxbridge Special (formerly known as 2. Atomic 47 on their old menu; also isn't listed on their current menu board but it's listed on their GrubHub). The Cali Club is almost like an elevated BLTA. Perfect if you want a sandwich that's both hearty and fresh. The Oxbridge Special is mildly spicy and the roast beef in it is savory and juicy. Definitely come by if you're ever in the area!

Stopped here on our crosstown trail hike and it was the perfect spot for a filling lunch! I had…read moreheard great things about this spot but it still blew me out of the water. We got the buffalo bill sandwich on dutch crunch and it was a virtually perfect sandwich! We got it with no bbq sauce and on dutch crutch. The bread was so fantastic!! We particularly liked the coleslaw addition and the flavor of the roast beef. It was super flavorful and fresh. The sandwich is hearty enough to be shared between two people and the price is decent for what you get! No seating inside since it's a grocery store but we were able to eat it during our walk just fine. The service is very friendly and there wasn't too long of a wait after we ordered.

1.5 mi•Bayview-Hunters Point

New menu

35. Oxbridge Special

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1. Cali Club

Golden Eagle Deli and Grill

4.4(35 reviews)

ALL I CAN SAY IS THIS IS THE BEESSST PLACE EVER.... OMG HEAVEN if you want a salad, they make the…read morebest salads ever if you want the sandwich it is the best sandwich you'll ever have.. I have eaten a lot of sandwiches around the Fresno Clovis area. This is the best place I've ever had.

Sandwich turkey sandwich, Swiss cheese everything in it was the Bomb... But I need to know what…read moredays you open, like really

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Cheeseburger with fries

Avedano's Holly Park Market

4.3(193 reviews)

0.1 mi•Bernal Heights

•$$$

Amazing customer service and yummy sandwiches. I had the steak sandwich and my hubby had the lamb…read moresandwich. We split them and both were so delicious!

We buy from here whenever we can. Very reliable. It's truly the best butcher in town. Also I dig…read moretheir sandwiches and hotdogs. They used to have a porchetta di testa that rocked the house, but all the choices are very solid. The lamb is probably the best one now. For meat you're gonna pay a premium, because you're getting the best product, but the lunch meals are very reasonable for San Francisco and the portion size is spot on. They really know what they're doing, there's a lot of attention to detail in their service. I'll be back weekly, as I have been for years.

1.5 mi•Outer Mission, Mission Terrace

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Roxie Food Center

4.5(1.2k reviews)

Local hidden gem, street parking readily available. No seating so prepare to take out and go…read more Located inside of a snack shop. Sandwiches are fairly priced for ingredients coming from the generic brands you see daily, nothing special but not overpriced. Get it toasted and get the Dutch crunch bread

Probably another place that was great 5-10 years ago and now just mediocre and overpriced. I was in…read morethe area and decided to try a neighborhood establishment. Walked in around 1pm on Sunday and there were 4 people in front of me. Ordered the Joker and a "Build Your Own" Ham & Turkey both on dutch crunch and in the largest size (12 inch), "Supreme." Both sandwiches were $21 which is pretty expensive even for Bay Area standards and I didn't even know how much it would cost since there are no prices listed anywhere in the store. I haven't been to all the sandwich places in the area but for the same sizes, Little Lucca in Burlingame is $5-8 cheaper for similar sandwiches and they have a lot more meat. Unfortunately there are too many better sandwich places in the Bay Area to come back here.

0.8 mi•Portola, Excelsior

Slices of roast beef "flowing" out of the end

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Regular Joker Sandwich

White Palace Liquor Store

4.6(101 reviews)

Always a smile or pleasent chemistry,and food is good..and you can buy or have a nice assortment of…read moredifferent sandwiches to buy..thks for being a reliable store when you hungry.

So I've been coming to White Palace for a while, more so when I was younger and went to school…read morenearby, but White Palace had always served exceptional sandwiches. My Colleague stopped by today to grab some for us, and she said the place was busy as usual, folks buying snacks and people ordering sandwiches, but we were waiting to pick her up, and she got in and out within 10-15 minutes with 3 sandwiches! I got the Hot Pastrami on Dutch Crunch with everything and damn, can I say, what a sandwich! It checks off everything you'd want, filling, tasty, good amount of meat and veggies, and just a wholesome corner store deli sandwich! The bread was on point with that extra crunch and yet still being so soft, and the provolone melted right into the meat, and I could enjoy the flavors with every bite! If you're in the area for a sandwich, you can't go wrong at White Palace!

BEEN COMIN HERE SINCE THE 90'S AS A TEEN. MADE BY CHARLIE

White Palace Liquor Store - Turkey, pastrami, provolone with everything, just the bread toasted by itself. Absolutely delicious. Roof of my mouth is still recovering.

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Turkey, pastrami, provolone with everything, just the bread toasted by itself. Absolutely delicious. Roof of my mouth is still recovering.

Rhea's Deli & Market

4.3(781 reviews)

1.5 mi•Mission

Absolutely delicious sandwiches! Walk up order in the deli and go to Dolores park…read more Fresh ingredients and quality meats.

Brother get the sandwich before existing in Dolores. 10/10…read more I got the 19th st (no tomatoes) and I think it saved my life. Could *probably* eat it in one go, but eating one half then the other a bit later was perfect. Again, get the sandwich

Inside

The Freak #55 Sandwich

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Buster Posey #28 Sandwich

Dolores Deluxe

4.6(77 reviews)

1.2 mi•Noe Valley

Came by around closing time, but everything was still super fresh and honestly so good. The bread…read morewas amazing, warm, soft on the inside, with just the right amount of crisp on the outside. I got the breakfast sandwich which was delicious, and my friend ordered the turkey sandwich which they also loved. One thing to note is that they don't allow substitutions or modifications, so just be aware of that going in. It's more of a deli/grocery-style spot, so there isn't much seating, just a few tables and chairs outside. But it's super close to Dolores Park, so we usually just grab our sandwiches and head there to eat. The chocolate chip cookie was also a standout. It's more of a brown butter, dark chocolate situation, rich but really well balanced, and the perfect sweet treat after the sandwich. Since we came right before closing, they even gave us the last cookie for free, which was such a nice surprise!! The staff was friendly and made great conversation. Would definitely go back.

Dolores Deluxe has some interesting sandwiches here including sandwiches with pork shoulder, pulled…read moreBBQ chicken, carmelized eggplants, etc. What makes this place further unique is some of the bread options. For example, some sandwiches are served on a crunchy focaccia bread. My only critique is that the sandwiches are kind of small for the price you pay and the meat portions are small.

Market

Ode to Barber (rotisserie chicken breast, homemade toum, lebanese pickles, crispy potatoes, parsley + sumac on acme green onion slab)

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Slower start to our Thursday morning

Flour & Water Pasta Shop

4.1(116 reviews)

1.4 mi•Mission

I think this is gonna be a routine weekend spot! Loved everything about it - friendly staff, easy…read morecounter ordering, great menu with all solid food and drink options, plenty of seating in the beautiful dog-friendly covered "courtyard," no wait! Went with the lunch special since I was planning on trying a pasta anyway and was eyeing the cookie and salads. So glad I did, the arugula salad was simple but delicious and fresh, helped break up the heavier sandwich and pasta, and the cookie was an excellent dessert! Calabrian fried chicken sandwich - excellent juicy and crispy chicken, with a little slaw and pepperoncini, and a great Rize Up sesame hoagie roll that really holds it together without getting soggy. Not at all spicy so don't be nervous. Agnolotti dal plin - maybe not my favorite pasta but beautifully made, very flavorful in a savory roast sauce. Glad we tried it. They have quite a beverage selection. This time we shared a tasty yuzu beer. Would probably explore their wines next time. Think bottles are half off before 3:30 which is pretty incredible.

The Flour & Water Pasta Shop shares the same dining space with Penny Roma and is only open for…read morelunch. The ambiance is nice, the plants and the slightly upscale feel make it a nice place to sit and eat. I stopped in for lunch on a Wednesday and I had my pick of tables. You order at the counter in the pasta shop and seat yourself. They bring out your food but the water and clean up is all self-serve. I got the Salumi sandwich and it was delicious. It was stacked with Italian cold cuts, lettuce, red wine vinegar and pepper relish on a sesame hoagie roll. Very filling and very satisfying! I want to try their other sandwiches but hard to try something else when I know this one is so good.