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    Station Cafe

    3.5 (65 reviews)
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    STATION CAFE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Sandy K.

    Station Cafe is pretty okay! Located on SFSU campus right next to busy 19th ave bus and shuttle stops. There is usually a bit of a line but it's not too bad and they make the drinks pretty fast. Quality of the drinks is alright, especially if you're in the area and don't feel like walking to Cafe 101 or Peet's. They also sell some breakfast items and snacks. Pricing is pretty normal for a campus cafe. Overall, I've had good experiences here and I would come back.

    They're up before the sun is.
    Kellie T.

    Station Cafe is open before the sun comes up. On those awful occasions that I have to make the trek to Palo Alto by transit, Station Cafe is my best friend. Solid coffee, a good selection of snacks, and ridiculous early hours are pretty much all I need out of a coffee shop. Being next to the bus stop and not remotely out of my way? That's a big bonus. Bottom Line: Like a good friend, they will be there for you at your bleary eyed worst, helping you make everything okay againn.

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    Go to Cafe 101. This is the worst cafe on campus. They constantly mess up orders and are honestly just inept at their jobs Ordered this "iced soy latte" and they steamed the milk for some reason so now I have 1/4 of what I paid $5.50 for and it tastes like burning plastic because they poured hot liquid into a plastic cup Consistently bad Update: Christina reached out and let me know I can get a free drink. Appreciated

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    Great that there is a cafe right after people get off the muni. The drinks are good especially the coffee.

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    California Bakery - tofu banh mi

    California Bakery

    4.6(159 reviews)
    1.5 miParkside
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    Stopped by California Bakery today for lunch and loved it. It's a small, family-owned bakery with a…read morecozy, no-frills vibe. We ordered a Vietnamese coffee, two banh mi sandwiches (one combo and one grilled pork), and two donuts (one glazed and one chocolate custard). The banh mi were SOOOO good - flavorful, perfectly balanced, and especially impressive & affordable. The pate on the sandwiches is delicious. The Vietnamese coffee was strong and delicious, and both donuts were tasty. The sandwiches were made fresh upon order, they were able to make it without the jalapeño per our request. Service was quick and friendly. Overall, amazing food, great value, and definitely a spot I'll be coming back to. Highly recommend checking this place out!

    I saw this bakery hyped up on IG and I wondered: THAT hole in the wall has good meat pies?? Okay,…read morelet me give it a try. Thankful they take Apple Pay so I racked up a bill of $52.70 with an order of: Combination banh mi $11.50 Meatball banh mi $11.50 3x meat pie $4.95 3x beef curry pocket $4.95 They heated up the meat pie so that I could eat it while waiting for my banh mi. Sadly, I wasn't impressed -- the shell tasted like store bought frozen phyllo dough and the filling was lacking. The sandwiches were also disappointing -- especially the meatball, which was mostly carrot filled and only contained 3 sad meatballs. The combo is how I measure every Vietnamese sandwich shop and this one lacked pate and flavor profile just failed for me. Service was kind though. Seems to be a family run business and surprising number of neighbors come by to pick up an item or two. Unfortunately, this isn't the hidden gem I expected

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    California Bakery - Menu & prices as of July 2023

    Menu & prices as of July 2023

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    Combo banh mi

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    Submarine Center - The Atomic Sub

    Submarine Center

    4.5(1.6k reviews)
    1.5 miWest Portal
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    Hot Pastrami: tender brisket that was falling from the side of the sandwich , half of the fillings…read morewas meat so they do not skimp out. It was also not salty. there are 3 sizes for the sandwiches: Mini, Center, Super. There are 2 lines: 1 for ordering on the left of the store and 1 for pickup on the right Chips and drinks are available with limited selection. Order came out within 5-10 minutes. Sports memorabilia hung on the wall from the championship eras give its character. Parking can be tricky in the area as it is high traffic.

    It's been years since we've eaten a submarine center sandwich! But it was memorable enough to try…read morethem again on a rainy, Friday afternoon. It was quiet and only a few others waiting for their sandwich, so we were first in line. Just too bad they no longer have tables and chairs. So we had to take them to go. ***OUR PICKS*** THE ATOMIC ~ hot pastrami, turkey, cheese, corned beef, jalapeños, mustard, mayo, onions. Lettuce, tomatoes, & special sauce. My guy tried this and actually liked the hot pastrami by itself instead. I think I tasted the turkey more than the hot pastrami or corned beef. I liked my sandwich better too. But if you're a turkey fan, then maybe this sandwich is for you! 4/5 HOT PASTRAMI ~ I had this and enjoyed it! I think the special sauce (possibly Italian salad dressing) makes the sandwich taste better. The tartness lessens the saltiness from the meat and makes it pleasant to eat! 4/5 There's no choice but one type of bread, French bread. Now, they toast this bread perfectly that it's crispy on the outside, yet chewy on the inside! That made their sandwiches memorable for us and it's still the same after all these years! I would like a place to eat the sandwich though. Obviously, a freshly made sandwich tastes better than one that's been sitting for 15 minutes, especially toasted and sauced up! We found a near by bench and ate it a few minutes after it was made. Here's to hoping one day they'll have seats again.

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    Submarine Center - G7. Veggie Sub

    G7. Veggie Sub

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    Irving Subs - Giants sub ... Love it

    Irving Subs

    4.3(560 reviews)
    3.0 miInner Sunset
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    This is a really wonderful sandwich spot that I have come to love for their kind accommodation to…read morecustomization- be it adding weird, hot stuff (the Tajin spice and ghost pepper sauce really add to the sandwich)- or holding the typical stuff (I'm allergic to onions and really hate most lettuce). The sandwiches are creative and well balanced. There is always a harmonious balance of ingredients. The Ms. Spicy is wonderful, as the Tajin spice is unique and adds to the flavor. Alma's Hot and Spicy was also a winner, as was the Giants. Kudos for having simple sandwiches with the option to make as weird and customizable as is reasonable! I have only ever gotten delivery because it is far away, but I am very happy with the accuracy of the orders and artistry in each sandwich. Thank you!

    In the city and decided to drop by this spot off a friend's recommendation and it did not…read moredisappoint. Friendly staff and highly recommend to order online as it can get busy on a weekend afternoon. Pictured: the Masonic -- a grilled chicken breast sandwich with their signature house garlicky mayo and the usual sandwich toppings. There are many ways to customize as you please. The sandwich was extremely fresh and flavorful but the star was the Dutch crunch bread. Definitely one of the best I've tried and just elevated the sandwich as a whole. 10/10 might have to grab two next time I'm in the city!

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    Irving Subs - The   Turkey Bacon  Avocado  Lettuce Tomato    Pure awesome

    The Turkey Bacon Avocado Lettuce Tomato Pure awesome

    Irving Subs - Turkey, avocado, bacon, lettuce, tomato on Gluten free bread. Yummy.

    Turkey, avocado, bacon, lettuce, tomato on Gluten free bread. Yummy.

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    Giant's Sub (left) Fratellino (right) with Potato Salad Yum :)

    Spangler's Market - The Cubano

    Spangler's Market

    4.6(23 reviews)
    1.3 miWest Portal
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    I'm really digging this little community market/deli. I pop in once a week on my lunch break, it's…read morea new personal ritual, and the sandwiches from the back deli never miss. Honestly, for West Portal, these sandwiches are a straight-up deal. And don't even get me started on their SF-style potato salad. It tastes exactly like those childhood summer BBQs where someone's aunt showed up with the good homemade potato salad--thin potato slices, grated carrots, the whole nostalgic vibe. I swear one bite and I'm 10 years old again. The folks at the deli counter are so nice, even when it's busy, they still manage to acknowledge everyone like. Plus, the shelves are filled with all kinds of snackies and nummies (dangerous for someone like me who can't be trusted unsupervised around snacks, nom nom). Just polished off my chicken BLT on Dutch crunch and I'm already counting the days until next week's visit. This place has me in a sandwich chokehold--in the best way.

    San Francisco has been gaining new businesses recently. There is a place which has a butcher and a…read moredeli in the back and a fish market along with bottles of sauce and bottles of wine. This space was formerly known as the Four Seasons Market. It's located in West Portal on West Portal Avenue in San Francisco and it's called Spanglers Market. On a Winter Stroll at West Portal on a Winters Day in January I finally walked inside Spanglers Market. Inside you will find ice cream by the pint and frozen pies. I had to try their sandwiches. I ordered the roast beef sandwich at the deli in the back and it was a bargain for San Francisco standards at $12. The roast beef was fresh and the dutch crunch was soft and overall it was delicious. This place is a must visit if you are looking for the fresh meats for that BBQ or for that Super Bowl party. There is a market in West Portal in San Francisco you should take a "stab " and go to the butcher and request a meat "slab" and this also the place where you can "grab" wild shrimp and Dungeness "crab" The representation in SF has been "murky "so come to the good side of San Francisco to a market which sells $12 sandwiches at the deli like roast beef , Bahn mi ( Banh Mi) and "turkey", and they also have moonbeam cheese for sale which seems kind of "quirky", and also they sell different sauces and "beef jerky"

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    Spangler's Market - Fresh Seafood & Meat Counter

    Fresh Seafood & Meat Counter

    Spangler's Market - Fresh Meat!

    Fresh Meat!

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    Storefront outside

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