Souvla is a San Francisco staple bringing a fresh California take on classic Greek flavors. Inspired by casual souvlaki joints of Greece, they're best known for their rotisseries-roasted meats served atop warm pita or over crisp seasonal salads. The word "souvla" means "spit" or "skewer" in Greek, referring to the rod on which the meat is roasted. Aside from their savory selections, their frozen Greek yogurt is just as iconic, and honestly the main reason I adore Souvla so much. This particular location in Dogpatch (which was a former brewery) features large windows and high ceilings, offering a very open space for diners. With family visiting me, I wanted to bring them to somewhere beloved in San Francisco and settled on Souvla. We ordered the juicy potatoes, the famous Greek Fries, the lamb salad, the pork salad, and the avogolemono soup, which is a Greek lemon chicken soup (something new for me to try). Service was quick and we dug in within a matter of minutes. The meats were well cooked and full of flavor, pairing well with the crisp refreshing salad featuring cucumber, pickled onions, and feta. The avogolemono soup was honestly a surprise favorite, as it's not as popular as their other items (at least in my opinion). I enjoyed the full-bodied flavor of the chicken soup paired with the refreshing tang of the lemon - I'll definitely be getting this again in the future! Unfortunately, their frozen Greek yogurt machine was malfunctioning during this particular visit, so I didn't get to enjoy my usual frozen Greek yogurt with baklava crumbles. Oh well, just gives me another reason to return in the future! Whether you're a local or a traveler, Souvla is a must-try when you're in the San Francisco area! read more

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There's this big Souvla hype in the city, and I really could not understand it for years. I still don't really quite understand it. But recently, I wanted to eat at Sohn, and the line was horrendous due to a special pop up event. So, there was Souvla, just next door, and I needed lunch fast. I decided to give it a try after several years hiatus. I got the Chicken Salad, which had kale for the main leaves, Shaved Fennel, Navel Orange, Pickled Red Onion, Pea Shoots, Mizithra Cheese. I did like how the chicken came nice and warm. I saw others getting the fries and potatoes, and thought dang I should've gotten some too. However, at the end of my salad, I was satisfyingly full. This location is on the cuter side compared to what I remembered in Hayes Valley location. They have a variety of bar style individual tables, regular bar seating, regular tables, and communal tables. I liked how this location had high ceilings, matched with very large windows, cascading light into the restaurant. The service was prompt. It was a decent lunch, better than I had remembered in past years. I really just wish they had some grain/rice dish on their menu. read more

Souvla - Chicken Salad - Greek Near Me - San Francisco, California

I had my first Souvla experience at the Dogpatch location, and it lived up to the legend. The restaurant was quiet on a Friday evening, so we were able to get an entire table to ourselves after ordering. The menu was short and sweet; since I was in the mood for bread, I ordered the chicken wrap (vs. the salad). Our food was brought to our table almost instantly. I was a bit intimidated by the gigantic wrap in front of me, but once I tasted my first bite of the lemony rotisserie chicken, I suddenly understood why everyone raves about Souvla. The creamy yogurt sauce, pickled onion, and sweet orange slices gave the wrap an elevated feel. The pita was a bit tough and hard to cut and chew, but it did its job in holding everything together. Next time, I will try the salad for comparison and make sure that I save room to try the frozen Greek yogurt. read more

Souvla - Chicken wrap - Greek Near Me - San Francisco, California

Review only on their frozen greek yogurt! This has been on my list to try and actually wasn't on my list to try on my last trip to SF, however, I stumble upon it while going to eat next door. Parking is meter street parking. I would try across the street if you can't find any close by. I knew I had to order their frozen yogurt. They offer a couple of choices for topping with the frozen yogurt like sour cherry syrup, olive oil and flaky sea salt, baklava crumbles and honey syrup, and lastly, wildflower honey. I ended up going with the frozen yogurt topped with baklava. First off, the frozen yogurt is super tart but the baklava is the great addition to balance it out. It made me keep on going back for another spoonful. I really enjoy it and its something I do think and crave for. Overall, come here if you want some frozen yogurt! read more

Souvla - Greek Near Me - San Francisco, California

Finally got a chance to try the frozen yogurt with baklava at Souvla for a refreshing sweet treat. I came by around 6 p.m. and the spot had a couple of folks but it wasn't too busy. I ordered on the left counter, which was fast and straightforward. Their server was quick and I got my yogurt in seconds. Even though there was plenty of seating at the restaurant itself, I decided to take it to go. Inside, it was very bright, though, and it seemed great if you want to bring friends to eat and hang out. The yogurt itself was nice and tart, and the baklava was good, but I wasn't the biggest fan of the combination together. I think the dish is nice but not something I'd say you have to try. read more

Souvla - Frozen Greek Yogurt Baklava & Honey Syrup - Greek Near Me - San Francisco, California

Love the atmosphere and the food. The lamb sandwich and chicken sandwiches are great. We stop in usually, for the yogurt. It's very good. Sometimes served on the small side depending on the person making it though. Pretty casual yet clean and pleasant inside. We haven't been to any of the other branches, just the dogpatch one. read more

Had an excellent experience here today! Friendly staff, chill environment, and simple tasty food. Our lunch came out quick. We all enjoyed our selections and the Yogurt after is an absolute must. The simple, tasteful decor makes for a calm place to have a casual meal. This was my first time trying their savory food and I am happy to say I was not disappointed. I see why its has been so popular. This is a easy , healthy choice. read more

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Order at the counter and take a number for dine in. Greek yogurt was tasty and served fast. In terms of personal enjoyment, 1. baklava crumbles 2. wildflower honey 3. olive oil The greek yogurt overall tasted really good. It was slightly tart and very smooth. read more

Souvla - Left to right - 2 x Baklava crumbles and honey, olive oil and sea salt, wildflower honey - Greek Near Me - San Francisco, California

This marks the fifth and final Souvla location in SF I've been to! When I first moved to the city over two years ago, Souvla was my obsession. I got countless chicken salads from the other four city locations. My friend and I were recently in the Dogpatch area for an art exhibit, so we decided to come here after for dinner because she'd never tried Souvla before. It was a hit! She got the chicken wrap, and I got my usual chicken salad minus the cheese and with olive oil dressing substitute. Consistent as ever, Souvla never misses. read more

Souvla - Chicken Salad - Greek Near Me - San Francisco, California

Tasty, fresh, and always a solid choice! Souvla does Greek food really well -- the meat is flavorful and tender, the salads are fresh, and the sauces bring everything together. Love the casual vibe and the quality ingredients. Great spot for a quick lunch or an easy dinner with friends. Don't skip the Greek fries and frozen Greek yogurt! read more

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I stopped by Souvla yesterday for an order of fries and a lamb salad. Because the restaurant was completely empty on the Tuesday evening, food was prepared quickly. Within two minutes, the order was ready to go -- impressive. While the fries were delicious -- crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, the salad was extremely disappointing. I have never had lamb overcooked to this degree. It was drier than any chicken breast, turkey, or jerky and was almost inedible. It wouldn't surprise me if the cubes of meat had been sitting around of hours in a heating tray, and then overcooked when reheated. As I'm re-reading my review from my first visit, I see that dry proteins is a clear pattern. For that reason, I would avoid both the lamb salad and the chicken salad and only come here for the fries. For a $20 salad, I would expect more. read more

Souvla - Greek Fries - Greek Near Me - San Francisco, California

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This is the place for lamb, if that is your thing. Tons of protein in their "sandwich". Fries are crisp and well seasoned, no real dip necessary. The yogurt was a nice finish to the pseudo Greek isles trip. Order in front and they deliver to your chosen number stick. Nice peeps! read more

After living in the City for a while, I finally decided to try the hyped Souvla that everyone's raving about. I came here around 6PM and the place was bustling, but we still found a place to spot to sit and enjoy a quick meal. You go in and order at a kiosk with a person, like a coffee shop, before getting a number and seating yourself. You then wait for someone to bring your food over. I ordered a Lamb salad and Chicken salad. The lamb had that gamey flavor if you're looking for it, while the chicken is more tame. Both were pretty good for the price, and my wife and I both felt full afterwards even with the lack of carbs. They give a good amount of meat, and the vegetables tasted very fresh. There were some fruits in the chicken salad which was a nice surprise. Food came out within 10 min, and the overall vibe is like an upscale nick the greek. This establishment is fairly priced and with the smaller menu, makes it pretty easy to pick what you want. I have yet to try their frozen yogurt, but I've heard it's also really good. Interior decor is very pretty, and sunlight gets in pretty well in the afternoon. read more

Souvla - Chicken Salad - Greek Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I got the lamb salad through delivery. The blend of kale and romaine lettuce with radish and pickled vegetables had great texture and flavor. They gave a good amount of lamb, which was tender and delicious! read more

Souvla - Lamb Salad - Greek Near Me - San Francisco, California

Beautiful and cozy outpost of this SF fast casual staple! Souvla has always been a favorite, with its outstanding salads, pitas, and frozen yogurt. My go-to is their vegetarian salad, which is absolutely loaded with tons of fresh greens, cheese, olives, nuts, and roasted white sweet potato. You can also get any salad Greek style and add a solid helping of fries on top for just $1 -- a great choice if you don't want to have an entire side of fries but still want something crispy. The salads are pretty big, so they can often be multiple meals (or one meal and a snack), especially if you get them with fries :). This location is especially fun -- I love how wide and open the space is, especially with their super high ceilings. The overall vibe is almost industrial chic, but they also have this really fun tree encased in glass in the center of their back wall. The team is awesome and super efficient and friendly -- can't wait to come back! read more

Souvla - Sweet potato salad, Greek style - Greek Near Me - San Francisco, California

My favorite place to go for high-quality fast casual. Souvla does takeout SO well--they're prompt, consistent, and always get my order right. But equally good in store if you prefer to eat there in person. I love the chicken salad, the fries, and the frozen Greek yogurt. 10/10 read more

I am not sure why they say they spit roast the meats here. I was expecting the pork to be much more gyro like but it had a stewed texture. The lamb also looked stewed. The venue is nice and airy. I would also say the bread for the sandwich was too hard and the frozen yogurt with olive and salt was way too salty. I had to scrape most of the salt off. It's like rock salt read more

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Between how much I love them and the number of times I've had their food, I'm genuinely surprised this is only the second Souvla I've reviewed. Granted, it kind of makes sense, given how they don't have THAT many locations (five...and counting!), but still! Almost every time I see one, it's almost impossible not to stop in - not when nearly everything I've had has always been so delicious! Whether you're interested in their salads, wraps, lamb, pork, chicken, fries, soup, or frozen Greek yogurt, the menu here is no different than what you'll find at any other Souvla. However, it took just one visit for this one to become my favorite location. Although it's not demonstrably larger than their spots in Hayes Valley and NoPa, they always seem to have seats available and there's never a line. Plus, it's so much easier to find parking in the neighborhood (I've never had to circle around). Perhaps that's also why the vibes here are far more relaxed and chill! -- VANDE ROSE FARMS PORK SHOULDER SALAD - Minted Greek Yogurt, Cherry Tomato, Cucumber, Pickled Red Onion, Feta Cheese...$16 Not only my favorite dish here, but one of my favorite DISHES anywhere (not just salads!). Honestly, this is so good - the pork is juicy and well seasoned, the dressing is delicious, and the greens are always super fresh. SO DELICIOUS! -- VANDE ROSE FARMS PORK SHOULDER PITA SANDWICH - Minted Greek Yogurt, Cherry Tomato, Cucumber, Pickled Red Onion, Feta Cheese...$15 This is one of my favorite pitas around, but, somewhat surprisingly, I actually like the salad version better (same for the rest, too). While the combination of the pork, yogurt, and veggies tastes just as awesome, it feels like some of the juices are lost to the pita. That said, I wouldn't say no to getting this, either! -- GREEK FRIES - Olive Oil, Lemon Juice, Parsley, Mizithra Cheese...$5 I don't always get this, but when I do, it's always a good decision! The fries are crispy and never oily/greasy while the mizithra cheese and lemon juice add a lot of flavor. They also have dipping sauces for $1 (the Harissa-spiked and "Granch" are great), but they aren't necessary either. -- THOMAS FARMS LAMB LEG SALAD - Harissa-Spiked Yogurt, Cucumber, Radish, Pickled Red Onion, Feta Cheese...$17 In the highly unlikely event I don't want pork, this is my go-to back up. As tasty and moist as the lamb was, the most impressive thing about it was how it's not at all gamey. Plus, I liked how well it meshed with the Harissa-spiked yogurt - yum! -- AVGOLEMONO SOUP - Traditional Egg-Lemon Soup with Chicken & Rice...$7 On a cold night in SF, this is the perfect way to warm you up! The portion size is pretty fair for the money and there's a good amount of chicken and rice. One thing to note is that the lemon in this is pretty strong, which I liked, but I can see why some folks wouldn't like this as much as I do. Besides how much I love this particular location and how consistent the food has been, the staff here is just as awesome. The workers have all been really nice and the kitchen gets orders out ridiculously fast, regardless of you're dining in or grabbing your orders to-go. Despite how it may not be the closest Souvla to me, I'm more than happy to drive a little further for all of the benefits and delicious food it has to offer, whether it's for their pitas, salads, or their frozen Greek yogurt! read more

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Honestly the frozen greek yogurt was fire, ild recc the one with baklava topping and it was so good. The option with sour cherry is good but I feel it's not enough flavor and melts the froyo faster. I tried their one vegetarian option for the wraps and tbh it's just a big slice of sweet potato, I don't think u really get ur bang for ur buck with this option but the other choices looked fire. I just wouldn't get the vegetarian entree option coming here. Also service was good and ambiance was nice looking inside! read more

Souvla - Greek Frozen Greek Yogurt Four Pack - Baklava & Honey Syrup - Greek Near Me - San Francisco, California

Scene: 2 p.m. on a Thursday, a sunny day in Dogpatch I saw there is a Souvla. Wow, is that new? I saw a line at the entrance, and asked a man if it were new. He wasn't sure, but remarked that the photo on the wall is the same as the one in Hayes Valley. The interior exhibits industrial elegance, with beautiful light fixtures. There were a few groups finishing lunch. After a partly disappointing lunch nearby, I wanted a treat. What better than their Greek yogurt? Yes, Greek yogurt is ubiquitous in grocery stores, with many brands. It is healthy for you so maybe not interesting to some. It is no longer a novelty. However, when it first appeared on the menu at Souvla, I was impressed. Its smoothness with the addition of olive oil and sea salt is great. What a good idea to combine these flavors! Now we have olive oil ice cream, but when Souvla first opened, its frozen Greek yogurt was (and still is) a great concept. I will return for one of my favorite desserts. Stop by when you're in the area! read more

Souvla - Greek frozen yogurt, olive oil, sea salt - Greek Near Me - San Francisco, California

I've only ever ordered pickup from this Souvla but have a long history with delivery from the original Souvla in Hayes Valley and eating in at the Larkspur Landing Souvla. This one is beautiful inside and is a nice place to sit at the bar while you wait for your pickup to be ready. The quality is the same as all the other Souvlas I've been to, which is great. One thing that always impresses me about this one is that when I order on an app or the website for pickup, it's ready incredibly quickly--way faster than the estimated time--so it's super convenient, too! *em dashes my own read more

It's been years since I last ate at Souvla, and since we were checking out a cafe Sohn next door, we decided to grab some Souvla as well. I remembered their frozen Greek yogurt was good, I ordered the one with baklava crumbles and honey syrup. We also got the Greek fries with garlic greek yogurt and a pork sandwich. Personally, I thought the sandwich was just okay, it didn't really stand out but everything else was tasty. We ordered to go, and our food was ready pretty quick. The ambience of the restaurant was also nice! read more

Souvla - Frozen Greek Yogurt - Baklava & Honey Syrup - Greek Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Our group of four were in the area around 12:15pm on a Tuesday and were looking for a place for lunch. After checking out the menus of several places, we came upon Souvla. The restaurant had a good crowd and there was line to order. After checking out the menu, we decided to get lunch here. Menu is simple with three meat and one veggie pita sandwiches, which could be made as a salad as well, sides, a salad and a soup, beverages and Greek yogurt. You place your order at the counter and find a seat and your order is brought out to you. A server brought a carafe of water and glasses to our table. Our food came out within five minutes. I had the Vande Rose Farms Pork Shoulder pita sandwich, which had spit-fired pork, minted Greek yogurt, cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices and feta cheese. It was very tasty as all the ingredients complemented the pork. I would get this again. Friends had the Lamb leg pita and the Firebird all-natural chicken pita and they enjoyed their sandwiches. By 12:30, the restaurant was about half-empty as the lunch crowd headed back to work. Workers were friendly and with the delicious food, I would be back if in the area. read more

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This is the best salad I've had in a while. The Smoked Trout was more expensive than the other options but worth every dollar. There was a variety in flavors and textures and almost too much trout. I'm likely getting a second tomorrow as it's seasonal and I won't be in the neighborhood until who knows when... read more

Souvla - Smoked Trout Salad - Greek Near Me - San Francisco, California

Lamb salad and fries here are bomb. Definitely prefer that over the sandwich. Lots of space, good parking and service was quick. Great choice for health conscientious people. 3/5 read more

The food was extremely disappointing and definitely not worth the price. On top of that, the service was terrible. The staff was not helpful or welcoming, and the overall experience was frustrating. With so many great Greek and Mediterranean options in San Francisco, I definitely wouldn't recommend this place or come back. read more

Perfect lunch. Lamb sandwich w hot and crispy tower of Greek fries. Generous amount of lamb . super fast service with lots of smiles. Casual and plenty of seating. Perfect spot to dine solo or w friends. Thank you for having this location in Dogpatch. Thank you read more

Souvla - Lamb Sandwich Greek Fries - Greek Near Me - San Francisco, California

Souvla is overrated. The chicken is dry and flavorless. The lamb isn't much better either. For a wrap that costs $16-$17, it does not meet expectations. read more

I love Souvla and normally dine-in or order pickup from the Divis and Hayes Valley locations. I dined here once at the end of last year, and it was fine. I am writing this because this location is a complete scam when it comes to delivery. The previous 2 nights when I ordered delivery my order was routed here. The first night I noticed the portion size for my chicken salad appeared to be ~20% off. The second night, I weighed the also-seemingly-under-portioned salad at 314g (net food weight accounting for the 49g box) and there was a measly 2.7oz (77g) of chicken, whereas a standard serving of chicken is 4oz. Well, tonight I decided to walk to Hayes Valley and order the same salad to go: 440g (net food weight), with 3.8oz (108g) of chicken. THAT IS A 40% DIFFERENCE IN FOOD BY WEIGHT. Amazingly, the protein portion was also 40% more in the salad I picked up in Hayes Valley tonight. Also, both times I ordered delivery, the box was not sealed and the bag was not stapled, so there was no way to be sure my food hadn't been tampered with. Never again. read more

What the heck is this. It's half full. I'm Genuinely disappointed.......never has this happened to me where I got literal looking scraps. First time at this location. read more

Souvla - "Side" of chicken - Greek Near Me - San Francisco, California

Wow I love this place in cool part of town called dog patch... the frozen Greek yogurt w the baklava & cherry sauce is my fav!!! A must have every time in the city!!! The staff super friendly & great bar and space. I'll be back a fun date night place food fresh and really clean space !!! Love the veggie sandwiches and the fries with the two different sauces soo ONO !!! read more

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When I eat out, I don't really like paying for vegetables. I'm just not big on greens. Souvla's chicken salad is the only salad I actually crave. It's so balanced and hearty - the crunchy fennel, well-seasoned and tender chicken, richness of the bit of cheese, the sweetness from the oranges, and acid from the pickled onions. Perfect ratio of those ingredients too. How do they do it?? It's as good here as the Hayes Valley location. read more

Souvla - Chicken Salad - Greek Near Me - San Francisco, California

Amazing frozen yoghurt - real plain tart Greek yoghurt - and great service :) highly recommend! read more

Souvla - Frozen yoghurt - Greek Near Me - San Francisco, California

Ordered the baklava ice cream and it was yummy. Not sure it's worth the $9 price point. Very steep for a cup of yogurt. read more

Souvla - Baklava Ice Cream - Greek Near Me - San Francisco, California

Greek yogurt seems to be the 'in' dessert at the moment so we decided to try Souvla when we drove by...and it didn't disappoint. Although the yogurt with olive oil and salt was a bit too salty, the one with honey and baklava was really good. The French fries were also great. read more

I returned on a Saturday around 7pm, but this time for take out. The restaurant was practically empty. Currently in the DoorDash app there is a promo for $10 off $25 under the, Going Out, feature so I used that. Got a lamb salad, a side of pita and yogurt with sour cherry. I couldn't decide between the salad or the sandwich so I thought by getting a side of pita I could also make a sandwich however, when I got home, I realized that the pita is actually slices of pita in triangles. Oh well. The salad tasted great as I remembered. The lamb was tender, and there was a good amount of it. The yogurt was also great as usual. I just gotta remember to scoop from the bottom as that's where the syrup is. read more

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I love the aesthetic of this place. There is a lot of available seating and the servers were very nice. Came here only for their yogurt & it was amazing! (Expect it to be more tarte than sweet) read more

Souvla - Dessert - Greek Near Me - San Francisco, California

Came on a Friday night for a healthy dinner with friends and had plenty of seating. You order when you get in and then you can find a table. Water is self served. The food is served quickly as well. I got the chicken sandwich and it was incredibly light and delicious though there was a bit of oil at the end. Would come back again if I'm in need of something quick and healthy. read more

3.5 - 3.75 stars Lamb "sandwich": lots of meat, though was somewhat dry at times, nice when you get a fatty piece, could have used more salt in my opinion, a bit more sauce would've helped a bit on both fronts. The hot sauce is not hot nor mild; frankly tasted like chili water. Very watery. Doesn't do much of anything for the food really. read more

Souvla - Lamb sandwich - Greek Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Healthy, quick, and good price points! The fries were so good fried to perfection. Recommend their pork salad, tastes like carnitas. The lamb were a bit hard/chunky but flavor profile is good. read more

Souvla - Greek Near Me - San Francisco, California