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    Souvla

    4.0 (625 reviews)
    ModerateGreek, Mediterranean
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Lamb sandwich
    Grace F.

    I was on a work trip in the area and grabbing lunch with some colleagues. This is an order-at-the-counter, seat-yourself kind of place. I got the lamb sandwich, which was $16 and came wrapped with harissa-spiked yogurt, cucumber, radish, pickled red onion, and feta. The lamb itself was SO tender. The flavor combination was perfect and each ingredient was really well balanced. So delicious. 9/10. It's also a great portion size--I almost couldn't finish it. I probably would've saved half if I didn't have to head straight back to work after lunch. It was my colleague's birthday, and they were kind enough to let us light candles and sing happy birthday, which was really nice. I also just loved the overall vibe of the restaurant. It's very nicely decorated with lots of natural light. I will be coming back to try the other menu items. I would definitely recommend this place!

    Elaine Y.

    When the weather is hot, it's ice cream time. So I popped into Souvla to get a frozen Greek yogurt. It's been a while since I visited Souvla, so it was nice to see 4 different toppings for the Greek yogurt. I ordered the Cretan wildflower honey $6. The thick sweet honey complemented the creamy Greek yogurt well and it was delicious. Would like to return and try their food sometime.

    Rebecca B.

    Souvla is so good. From their Lamb salad greek style to their greek fries and olive oil greek yogurt. Great choice for lunch. Grab a glass of wine and sit on their outdoor seating facing the sidewalk of passerby's. Service is fast and friendly.

    iPhone sized chickens, $30 for 1-2lb chicken? Maybe I got a small one?
    Marcus-Alex G.

    Been to this place more than a handful of times. It's alright. It's healthy, it's a high quality chain. I eat here when I'm on a diet, so don't expect to get full, but lots of fiber and protein so not bad. Food tastes good. It's honestly not my type of food, but I'll eat it to be healthy.

    Black sheep sandwich
    Sydney J.

    I ordered ahead online, my order was ready almost 10 mins ahead of schedule and they did update the DoorDash notification to let me know it was ready. Black sheep sandwich: Black Sheep plant-based lamb with harissa-spiked yogurt, cucumber, radish, pickled red onion, and feta cheese wrapped in warm, fluffy pita bread. The vegan lamb was pretty good, juicy and salty. I liked the feta and pickled onion too. Lamb salad: I tried only a little bit of it. The salad has a lot of kale and lettuce. I actually like the plant based lamb better even if it definitely tasted different (not quite equaling lamb), I just wish it didn't cost $2 more. They had an outdoor table with utensils provided at the front, which is close to the sidewalk. One of the staff came out to check on us and offer us water even though we were only eating takeout outdoors, so I thought that was considerate of them.

    Sophia H.

    Ordered the free bird chicken salad and frozen greek yogurt with baklava crumbles. Although the salad tastes great with all the assortment of toppings (pickled red onion, oranges, pea shoots and cheese), they skimp out on the chicken. Not the most filling salad especially when hungry. The frozen greek yogurt is tart and gets it sweetness from the baklava + honey drizzle. The baklava crumbles arent crispy/flaky/crunchy. They're clusters that are soft. Few tables inside and outside (self seating). They provide a number so that they can bring your order to you whether its dine in or takeout.

    Greek Olive Oil & Flaky Sea Salt
    amy T.

    The best soft serve frozen yogurt is right here at Souvla! It's tart and tangy and so delicious. My favorite is with salt and olive oil. It's absolutely worth every minute of your day to go and worth every calorie to enjoy.

    fries
    Julianne C.

    solid souvla location! first time trying the pork and lamb salads with friends, as well as the fries. all three items were amazing! the fries were especially incredible -- great flavor and crunch. i personally ordered two of my go-to items, the chicken sandwich and lemon chicken soup. the chicken sandwich was really good as usual, but the lemon chicken soup was much saltier than usual and had not as much chicken as i was expecting! not sure if it was the bottom of a batch or just an off day, but this was a bit disappointing to me. either way, souvla is such an establishment that i would still come back. service is friendly and ambiance is what you'd expect at a fast casual spot in the city. pay at the front and seat yourself, they bring out the food to you. would recommend!!

    Joanna W.

    The froyo was alright a bitter. It tasted better with the graham crackers and honey. If you like sweeter froyo, this might not be your cup of tea. The best combo in my opinion is with honey and the bread crumbs!

    Cretan Wildflower Honey
    Ziling M.

    I haven't tried any of their food items yet, so this review is just about their frozen Greek yogurt, but it's amazing. I especially love the one with honey. There's something about the sweet, cold honey paired with the tangy, tart yogurt that just works perfectly. The texture is incredibly smooth, making each bite a delight. It's the perfect little dessert after a heavy meal, the tartness cuts through the richness and helps wake me up from a food coma. Definitely a go-to spot if you're looking for a refreshing, satisfying treat.

    Frozen Greek Yogurt with Honey and Baklava
    Becca H.

    Yummy - this was my first time having the frozen yogurt from Souvla. I am glad I finally tried it. The honey paired so well with the cold yogurt. The baklava also went well, but the chunks could be smaller. Try it out if you want to have a quick cold dessert!

    Chicken Sandwich
    Abbie N.

    I got the chicken wrap but I definitely prefer the salad. The fries are always good. It was busy inside but we were able to find seats immediately

    Mary's Free-Range Chicken Salad
    Nitya C.

    I live down the street and always see this place has a line so I decided to check it out. I got the chicken option as a salad and it was extremely refreshing. I would just say they skimp a lot on the meat. For dessert I got the honey and baklava yogurt which was tart but sweet, probably would try a different flavor next time! Overall it's a cute place just also not a unique concept so very similar to cava, nick the Greek, etc.

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    Cute spot. Food was fresh. Service was good. I was in a hurry/doing errands and they packed the to-go order well. I would revisit!

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    This place is fantastic! It's cozy (but not loud or cramped) and the food is varied and delicious…read more My recent trip included a sampling plate of all 4 fillo offerings (the cheese karni and the Levantine meat tart were the best), Armenian potato salad, lemon chicken rice soup, and the saffron chicken kebab over rice pilaf (dinner special of the night). The kebabs were made with chicken breast, but very tender and moist, and the side of hummus was fresh, creamy and delicious. We also tried the sangria which was great- not too sweet and decently strong (not watered down bad wine). For dessert, the lemon cake was tasty but odd that dried cranberries were sprinkled into the whipped cream. I appreciated the variety offered on the menu- not just typical Greek food you find everywhere else that touts "Mediterranean food". The service was super nice and efficient, and I like that it has been family owned and run (sadly an increasingly rare San Francisco characteristic these days)- you can tell the difference in the quality and thought put into the experience.

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    Old Jerusalem is so yummy! Our eyes were differently bigger than our stomachs. We ordered the…read moreStuffed Falafel, Mosabaha, Meat Combo, Mousakhan, and Kunafa. There was complimentary bread which was insanely good and fluffy and warm plus tahini and an onion tomato sauce I think along with radishes and olives. We are not olive ppl sadly but I tried one and it was pretty okay. The service was great and all the servers were super attentive and accommodating. The Stuffed falafel was so good and huge 1 is enough for 2 people. The mosabaha was very refreshing and so good. The meat combo was good overall and everything was very herbally spiced, I wasn't impressed by the lamb tho but the kebab, hummus, and chicken were great! I haven't had Mousakhan before so not sure how it should taste but to me it was sweet and savory with really well cooked chicken. I honestly felt pretty healthy overall cause I was eating hella veggies and everything tasted so fresh. The kunafa was good we got it crispy and was yummy imo but was a lil oily (I think this is normal tho). Arab food isn't really spicy but it is spiced and very herbal which I felt in the food here, I appreciate that chili sauce is provided for the spice lovers. Overall, would highly recommend. It was about $100ish for everything and they recently increased their prices but tbh the portion sizes are huge and I feel like it is so worth it we had hella leftovers. If we had 4 ppl instead of 2 it would've been perfect portions for everyone.

    We've come across and heard about Old Jerusalem before and felt like having middle eastern food…read moretonight, so we took a chance and tried them out. When we arrived at around 7:30 pm, there were tables available. It's a comfortable cafe-like restaurant with mural paintings on the wall. Service was friendly and helpful. Unfortunately, the food wasn't as good as the ambiance and waitstaff. ***OUR PICKS*** BEEF SHAWERMA ENTREE ~ the beef was overly salted, saffron rice was ok, hummus was really thick, like peanut butter. My guy ordered this and thought it was average. 3/5 LAMB SHISH KEBAB WRAP ~ this was my dish. I ate one half of the wrap and it only held two cubes of lamb meat. The lettuce and tomatoes made the wrap bland. The meat was seasoned, but everything was plain, so it needed more seasoning. Honestly, this was missing flavor! I'll have to add something to it when I eat the rest of this wrap at home. 2.5/5 HALF ROASTED CHICKEN AND RICE ~ Our friend ordered this dish. It needed more sumac. This tasted like plain roasted chicken. Maybe it needs more seasoning while marinating. It wasn't dry, so that's a relief. Rice was ok and it wasn't dry or soggy. 3.5 We've been spoiled and have had better food in San Francisco and the Bay Area. Nothing stood out for any of us. Prices are a bit high for what you get. Sadly, probably won't be back.

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    4.1
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    Set your expectations right and this place is close to perfect: it's a small counter spot near 16th…read moreSt BART, mostly takeout, a few stools inside and a couple of tables out front. It is not a sit-down restaurant and doesn't pretend to be. What it is, is consistently excellent food at prices that still make sense in a city where that's getting rare. We're regulars, and we usually go on Sunday evenings after my girlfriend gets off work. Falafel wrap and chicken shawarma are our usual order -- the falafel has that crisp-shell, tender-middle thing going, and the wraps are generously built. We've branched out plenty and everything we've tried has been good. The other reason we keep showing up is the people. Turna usually takes our order, and she is genuinely lovely -- friendly in a way that isn't a customer-service script. My girlfriend and I always walk out in a better mood than we walked in with, which is worth a lot. Practical notes: halal, lots of vegetarian and vegan-friendly options, open until midnight Fri/Sat, and they cater. Grab some napkins if you're eating the wrap on the move -- it's a big one, and that's a compliment.

    Solid Mediterranean spot. The meat tastes fresh, and you can actually see it being prepped when you…read moreorder, which is always a good sign. I'm a big fan of the chicken shawarma--it's really flavorful and hits the spot when it's done right. That said, on a couple of my previous orders the meat was a bit on the dry side, but I still find myself coming back because when it's on point, it's really good. Staff is friendly, and most of the time you can stand on their ledges to eat or sit outside. There were 2 small tables that seat 2-3 per table. Pro tip: ask for the tahini and hot sauce on the side and load it into your wrap--it takes it up a notch.

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    Super clean flavors, quality ingredients, and a menu that feels elevated without trying too hard…read more It has that classic San Francisco charm while still feeling a little bougie. The area itself can be a bit off putting with the number of unhoused individuals nearby, but once you're inside it's a completely different experience. Stephanie was our waitress and she was absolutely amazing. So warm, attentive, and genuinely kind. Her service alone is one of the reasons we continue coming back. Being married into a family that specializes in Mediterranean cuisine, I admit I'm a bit biased. The flavors here lean more Greek inspired, which isn't necessarily a bad thing, but I found them to be a little too subtle for my personal taste. I tend to gravitate toward bolder Mediterranean flavors, so I wasn't extremely impressed by the food itself. That being said, I can absolutely understand why this restaurant is so popular. The dishes are approachable, balanced, and refined in a way that I think appeals to the American palate. The food is consistently good every visit. My favorite dish is the octopus, and I also love the biscuit platter from their selection of sweets. Everything tastes fresh and thoughtfully prepared. The restaurant itself is beautiful, although the seating near the entrance can feel a little cramped when it's busy. The vibe is formal casual, if that makes sense. Maybe don't show up in training clothes like I did once, but even then they were nothing but kind and welcoming. Super cute spot and definitely the type of place where the men with trust funds who are somehow 6'5" seem to gather for lunch and after work drinks. Calling ahead for reservations is your best bet.

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    4.1
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    1.1 mi
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    This place is so reliable. Good service up front. You can order and eat inside or in their cute…read morebackyard. They keep the options limited but you can mix and match your style. It's a pick your protein and pick your style. I usually get the chicken wrap. But occasionally get the salad with chicken. Their hot sauce is delicious too! We often grab it to go and eat it up the hill in Alamo Square for a lunch with a great view on a nice day. Souvla offers very tasty food with good ingredients prepared faithfully time after time. It's an easy go-to choice for me and my wife on a sunny weekend day.

    This place you can eat here or order to-go and pick up at their pickup window. The only saving…read moregrace of this place is the food comes fast. We ordered the Chicken Sandwich, Lamb Sandwich, Greek Fries, Juicy Potatoes, and Baklava Crumbles & Syrup. The Chicken Sandwich was very mediocre since it was pretty much just Shredded Chicken with Veggies and the Pita Bread, which also was a weird texture and meh in flavor. The Lamb Sandwich was was also very meh. The Lamb itself was on the tough side of life and this didn't really have any flavor to it besides the taste of Feta Cheese. The Greek Fries were the best thing and those were also pretty okay. They were nice and crispy but that was all. The Juicy Potatoes were indeed juicy, but that was really it. The problem was that they didn't have any flavor. The Baklava Crumbles and Syrup was okay. The Frozen Yogurt was okay and the Baklava that went with it was very meh in terms of taste and texture. This was definitely the worst Baklava tasting thing that I have tasted before and wish that there was the Pilo Dough to give it some texture instead of being mushy. Overall, very mediocre in taste and overpriced in terms of taste.

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