The sandwiches and salads are fresh, flavorful, and perfect for lunch. If you're looking for…read moresomething a little more filling, they also offer delicious plates where you can choose one protein, one green, and one side--an excellent option for dinner. The service is consistently quick, and the employees are always friendly, welcoming, and helpful. It's a reliable spot for a great meal, whether you're stopping in for a quick lunch or a satisfying dinner.

My coworker & I work around the corner and were craving something fresh for lunch-- we were excited…read moreto try our first meal from here but it was sadly disappointing :( We were both very let down by the portion sizes to price. The servings seemed like a kids plate. We would've loved a bit more protein, especially the shrimp serving size. They also got my order wrong with my sides. Bummer, but the few shrimp I was able to eat were tasty at least.

This is my go-to lunch spot a couple times a week. Great fresh produce, friendly staff and good…read moreservice. The salad-makers are always smiling, patient and answer all questions. I usually make my own salad for the sake of variety, and it is a pleasure to deal with the staff each time. My only complaint is the noise level. The location has high ceiling and 100% hard surface, so sound carries and echoes, and the music they play makes the ambiance unpleasant. I wear earplugs because it is worth it to enjoy a great healthy lunch, but they could make some improvements here.

My go-to drinks are the turmeric carrot agua fresca and green apple-butterfly pea. I get them at…read moreleast twice a week, they're so refreshing but I hope they make it sugar free. My husband had the crispy chicken salad bowl and really enjoyed it. I also love their caramel cookie. It's a little too sweet for me, so I only get it when I'm seriously craving something sweet!

Got their salads via delivery only. Salads and sandwiches were super yummy. Glad there's this…read morelocation in FiDi. Don't sleep on their seasonal offerings, I enjoyed their GOAT cheese with pink lady apple salads a few months ago as well as their modern Cesar chicken salad. My Hb likes their Peruvian steak sandwich. Located on California between Montgomery and Leidesdorff.

The tomato soup was soul-warming: creamy, slightly tart and just delicious. I'd add this on…read morepermanent lunch rotation. Tofu Bánh mì was disappointing: grilled ciabatta + pickled carrots and cucumbers + mayo + sauce = the flavors did not blend well together and the sandwich was dry. I typically eat Bánh mì at dragon eats in Hayes valley so compared to that sandwich this one comes at about 2/5.

The Food Court tour continues in San Francisco and I am going to tell you one of the best and…read morecleanest Food Court in San Francisco and it's on Market street ( no it's not the Westfield Mall) and they got a plate for you .The food court is called " Plates" at One Market. I was craving Cafe Elena's which has one of my favorite plates when it comes to Mediterranean food and the restaurant also comes with a juice bar. The best food court Mediterranean food when it comes to the chicken kebab plate in San Francisco. I like kebabs but this particular one does not come with a skewer. Once I started my order you get shown so much hospitality by the owners. They are good people providing me with words of encouragement. I ordered the chicken kebab plate which comes with pieces of the chicken breast that are so tender along with a soft yellow rice which is warm and it complemented the humus ( I ordered extra humus ) and it had my palate humming a Summer tune. I like to mix the hummus on the pieces of chicken so it gives it a yummy saucy tasty flavor. It also came with some veggies with a good drizzle on it. Then I wiped the saucy plate down with the pita. Since it was another hot Summer day in San Francisco I then ordered the Watermelon Juice from their Juice Bar menu. The Watermelon Juice has sliced pieces of watermelon that are put through the blender in a blender and the rest is history. Each sip of the Watermelon juice is so juicy and refreshing. It's the refresher to awaken my senses and recharged my batteries ( phone included). It's a good place to start or get a restart at the start of Market street at One Market. Get a kebab plate or Grab a juice from the juice bar from One Market to go because it's the antidote To enjoy a hot day in the city by the Embarcadero by the water to watch the boats as I let my mind float

Lovely couple who has been working this corner of the financial district. Been seeing them for…read moreyears. Then the pandemic happened and going to the office was history. It was good to see them again. Like an old friend while I was visiting in SF. Still, very good food. Their Secret ingredient was the love they built into their business, and the food was even more delightful as if it were my first visit. Sorry to leave as I am now back in Texas. Missing their food and friendship. If you haven't yet tried, Cafe Elena can be found on the first floor of 1 Market Plaza in the eatery. Plenty of room to spread out and enjoy a luncheon. Say hi for me next time you go For a visit and ask about his paintings. This man is an artist disguised as a businessman.

Terrific service from the young lady at the counter (Teakeysha, based on the receipt). She was…read morewelcoming and highly efficient, especially considering she was the only employee dealing with customers AND food delivery drivers. She offered to make any of the items on the menu vegan by replacing the meat with tofu. This sounds like a basic offer, but trust me, most restaurants just remove the protein and give me whatever's left. I ordered the Shroomami, which is one of their standard vegan items. It wasn't particularly delicious, but it was filling. There was another employee in the back of the store who was marinating chicken or something. The restaurant was loud, so I'm not sure what exactly he said, but he felt the need to interject whenever the lady at the front spoke to me. He seemed amused by the fact that I'm vegan, which is...weird. Please leave customers alone if you're not the one serving them. And please do not comment on people's dietary restrictions...geez. The ambiance was about what I expected. Most of the other patrons wore helmets (delivery couriers I guess) or ordered on their phones. Felt kinda dystopian, but that's downtown SF I suppose.

For the price you pay, the portions are really small. I got the Omega Glow and found myself still…read morehungry after finishing the bowl. I'll admit it was pretty tasty and fresh. The salmon is on the dry side, but I guess thats where the dressing is supposed to come and rescue. I ordered through the app, but got my order 15 minutes after the pick up time. I'll give them the pass since it is the lunch rush, but I hope they can fix the system to be a little more accurate with expected time to avoid wasting patrons time. Not to mention the mobile pick up area was swarmed with food delivery riders making mobile app pick up difficult to navigate. Overall, I'll likely come back from time to time but given I'm on the other side of market in the FiDi, I wouldn't make the daily trek. Hopefully they consider opening a branch on this side of market soon. I mean they have two in Soma and this location is already overcapacity for lunch so I'm sure there's a market for another one downtown!

I am writing to express my concerns regarding the Howard Street location, which I have been…read morefrequenting since the closure of the 350 California site. As someone who works in the financial district and has been a loyal customer for nearly 2-years, I have always appreciated the quality and service at Proper Food. Unfortunately, my recent experiences at the Howard Street location have been disappointing and reflect a significant decline in standards. The management at this location appears to be ineffective, and the staff seems inadequately trained, leading to a consistently poor customer experience. The operation lacks organization, and the attention to detail that was evident at the 350 California location is sorely missing. The staff at 350 California were dedicated and professional, qualities that are absent at Howard Street, where the service feels apathetic and chaotic. Given these issues, I genuinely believe that if immediate corrective actions are not taken, Proper Food risks damaging its reputation and losing its customer base. It is disheartening to witness a decline due to what seems like pure negligence and lack of oversight. Basically, laziness. I urge you to review the management practices and staff training at the Howard Street location to ensure that Proper Food maintains its standards and continues to thrive. Your prompt attention to this matter is crucial for preserving the brand's integrity and customer loyalty. Just fire these people and hire the folks from 350 California to run the Howard location, please.

Well I'm just going to say it....not the greatest fan of this place. It's in a good location but…read moreit's definitely over priced for what is being offered. Proper food had just opened up when the pandemic started and had to close down soon after... after almost 2 years they were able to open back up in December. Despite the triumphant return...to me it lacks the variety of what was previously at that corner. Its mostly geared toward clean and gluten feee food..which I won't knock. Today I was in the mood for a hot dish for lunch...so to my surprise there was a korean short ribs plate. Although very tasty- it was at the price of s15.75...for two short ribs and a scoop of rice with shredded carrots and green onion. I will stick to L & L Hawaiian bbq next time I have a hankering for the beef! Inside the shop is clean and spacious...and the one person running the counter by themselves was friendly but I' ll most likely skip this place unless I'm feeling a quite desperate. Ciao for now

After working more than a decade at the company, I finally stepped foot in the "cafe." Honestly, I…read morewas expecting more. As soon as I got off the elevator on the second floor, I was tempted to turn back. Was I in a time warp and traveled back to the 80s? I've tried a handful of things now and I feel that I can give the cafe a pretty fair rating. Variety, B-. Although there is only one tossed salad, one entree, and one soup a day, the options change daily and you know in advance what is being served. Quality, B. This is a really tough one for me because the quality really varies. My first try was Monday sushi day, where they bring in a "sushi chef" from the outside. Never again! The end result looked like a second-grader sloppily made a sushi roll. Contrast that to the popular Thursday Fiesta Taco Salad. I don't even like salads and I thought it was super delicious. YMMV. Price-wise, A+. Everything is subsidized and ends up costing 30-50% less than if you had purchased a similar item anywhere else in FiDi. The price is what boosts the experience to 4 stars.

I have a soft spot for company cafes. They generally seem more genuinely motivated to not feed you…read moretoo much (processed) crap. And the prices are awesome. I stumbled upon this place because of the other 5-star review. I should note that it's inside the Wells Fargo building and I have an inkling that it's supposed to be for the Wells Fargo employees only? I confusedly managed to get myself in the elevator and up to the 2nd floor with minimal trouble. Anyway - great food with a pretty small'ish selection. It's a company cafeteria that's very vegetarian friendly and I walked away with an eggplant, zuchini panini with a pesto spread and a side of homemade potato chips for $6.

I just came in today, annoyingly three minutes before closing, and had the best service ever! The…read morewoman who was working the counter was extremely kind and nice especially given the fact that I just came while they were about to close, as someone who works in service I wouldn't have been that nice, she was amazing and the food and Vietnamese iced tea was so flavorful and delicious! Definitely coming back thanks to her!

Food - 2/5 Service 2/5…read moreAmbiance 4/5 The food was just okay and the service could have been better. The staff did not seem very attentive or welcoming. The ambiance was nice, but overall I was disappointed with my experience.