I love this store at the Ferry Building. I get a lot of fascinating and cute products from here from candles to chocolates to wine. The service is always spot on. Thank you. read more

Epicurean Trader is one of those places where you find yourself questioning the real meaning of money. Amazing products, yes--but wait, does the price tag make sense? I've tried a few things and the answer is: sometimes. Excellent canned fish. Top-notch chocolate bars. Beautiful ceramic mugs. Sometimes, though, it's just the same thing you find at WholeFoods or even Safeway and the mark-up is absurd. Product turnover is too slow and, for instance, fact coffee will never be fresh (way past the window of freshness for good coffee), as will the olive oil. The display of products is too sparse and seems weird sometimes. It gives you the feeling that there's some sort of restocking issue. People who serve at the register are always extremely nice and helpful. Overall, Ok! If you have excess income, good place to splurge here and there, or if you have massive excess, you could definitely do your weekly grocery shopping and bring home the best of the best. read more

Shopping for drinks and food for the holidays is a task and for some it's a trade. I enjoy going to Trader Joe's but there is another Trader in San Francisco where you can go grocery shopping. I am not trading in one for another. I didn't become a trader (traitor) and turned into a Dallas Cowboys fan , Arizona Diamondbacks fan and especially never a LA Dodgers fan. I know it's 4th of July is this Friday and I am not a Benedict Arnold trader ( Traitor). I am more like the Paul Revere of San Francisco sending a message to guide and liberate the digital universe where to shop and drink and eat food and sometimes on a midnight ride. The Epicurean Trader has five locations in San Francisco including one in the Ferry Building. The Union street location is a welcoming place to shop with lots of drinks and food available. First of all this place has everything like the Boichik Bagel called the "everything ". Epicurean Trader has lots of great holiday drinks like top shelf whiskeys and lots different types of foods for any holiday including the American Shrimp it's okay if you want shrimp on the Barbie for the 4th of July. I am big believer of fair trade even if it comes with some tariffs for the 4th of July. The price to pay for the freedom of choice when living the supermarket life in the USA. My name isn't Joe or Jose and my first name sure isn't Trader but I will go to Union street Epicurean Trader for the Boichik bagels on everything and there is none in SF that is greater I was born in San Francisco so I am what's known as an unicorn also known as a Golden Gater make sure to enjoy the fireworks at the beach or a park on the 4th of July over the big beautiful skies of the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz where there is no alligator read more

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Very nice wait staff. Iced coffee mocha: 4.5/5. One of the best ones that I have had read more

I feel like I'm in New York shopping at a bougie corner market. They have lots of specialty items and many over the top pricey refrigerated items. Great ice cream if you are up for the $$$$. They're friendly and you can get discounts if you sign up for membership. read more

Cute but overpriced. Spent over $17 for a mediocre bagel with scallion cream cheese that tasted suspiciously like regular cream cheese.

Asked about whether they take SNAP and they were pretty condescending when they told me they didn't. good variety of stuff but i'm not shopping here when I can buy graza and van leeuwen at whole foods on my benefits. read more

Love this place! Thank you for an amazing selection and atmosphere!! Love your pastries - Any way you could get the Tartine sweet scone in your pastry case too? Thank you in advance!!! read more

Need a coffee and bagel? Wine and cheese to bring to a party? Fancy chocolate to give as a gift? A new mezcal? A locally made loaf of bread? A mole sauce for dinner? You name it they've got it. This place is chock full of highly curated items - it's like your favorite local grocery store, liquor store, and cafe all in one. They also have a good rewards program as well that syncs with Cashapp. If you have questions their staff is extremely knowledgeable about their products. There are a couple seats inside and outside if you grab a coffee. read more

Always a fun lil' place to stop by and browse or to bring friends/family when we're out for a neighborhood walk. They have grocery/market items as well as specialty food items, alcohol, coffee bar, pastries/artisan breads and more. We've gone last minute Christmas shopping here countless times and whatever we get is always a hit. Verrrrry pricey, but still fun to stop by. read more

Came here for breakfast sandwiches. Got the truffled grilled cheese and everything bagel with vegan cream cheese (added capers, onions and arugula). The grilled cheese was the standout! Flavors and texture were on point. The truffle was there but not over powering. Bread crunch hit the right frequency. The bagel was a let down. Not sure exactly why it fell so flat but it just wasn't there. The cream cheese probably if I had to put my finger on it. They don't automatically cut the bagel in half like they do sandwiches so def ask ahead of time for that. Grilled cheese was a 5. Bagel was a 3. Averaged to 4. Staff was friendly and store was very cute! read more

The Epicurean Trader - Grilled Cheese - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - San Francisco, California

Cute little store that sells alcohol, charcuterie, has a bakery and cafe to order some stuff to eat and drink. There's some indoor dining tables and I believe wifi for those that want to work and people watch and there are tables right up front to enjoy our market purchases or to grab a bite to eat. They also have a bathroom inside too! They have a wide range of alcohols you can buy from the bottle, and also fresh flowers! Cute little shop in the Marina district. It can get busy and be hard to find street parking, especially on the weekends. The workers were super kind and friendly, service was great! read more

The Epicurean Trader - Fresh flowers - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - San Francisco, California

This place has so much charm to it and the service is always great, it feels very European. But I'd say the food/drink themselves are pretty average. I tried their blue matcha and wasn't impressed, their breakfast sandwich was good but nothing to brag about. Would return for the vibes. read more

The Epicurean Trader - Breakfast sandwich - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - San Francisco, California

The cutest little grocery market. I tried the famous Emily Mariko muffins from craftsmen and wolves. Very delicious, a tad pricy, super unique. read more

I had been in the area and needed to pick up a new Bottle of Whiskey/ Bourbon. I had recently been going through and wanted something new on the shelf. My friend had suggested Rowans Creek small batch and that had that particular brand in stock. Their selection is very diverse as far as Spirits go and they had every type of Bourbon you can ask for. Rye; to Japanese, and American well known brands as well. They have all types of Spirits and mixers and garnishes. I wound up getting a couple of Bernal Bakery cookies which were absolutely Amazing. Chocolate Peanut cookies were soft and had sea salt specks sprinkled in. The gentleman at the counter was super nice and helpful. The selection is very diverse in whatever type of Spirits you're looking for and also a one stop shop for the garnishes or snacks to go with your libations. read more

The Epicurean Trader - Lots of Bourbon and Whiskey and Ryes and Japanese selections - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - San Francisco, California

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One of the best secret stores for global treats at the highest quality. My recent discovery was a tea leaf salad kit, bread and condiments. Service is quick and very helpful with guidance. Ambiance is clean. read more

The most delicious Pastrami and gruyère. Croissant! Buttery, flaky, and savory. Ate at a high bench table top, watching a pretty busy carryout business. Very clean and tidy. Proof of vaccination and ID. Lost a star due to completely unorganized counter person. Nice enough guy, just in a conundrum. read more

I've wandered by this shop a few times, and have gone in before to browse their collection of wine, cocktail mixes, and spices, and have somehow never noticed their bakery section. I ordered a kougin aman, and it was still fresh around 3pm in the afternoon. Have you ever bit into something and thought, "aw crap I'm going to be spending all my money here"? Because that was my immediate reaction. Buttery crispy perfection. I also didn't realize it was going to be filled- I think with salted Carmel or some almond butter flavored filling (honestly forgot what the sign said)- and it really made it perfection. Scrolling through other Yelp reviews it looks like they're know for their empanadas and paninis- definitely will be back to try those as well! read more

The Epicurean Trader - Kougin aman - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - San Francisco, California

It was almost a year ago that I first discovered Epicurean Trader (first in Bernal Heights, then on Union st. where this review is based). They consistently have interesting products and they're displayed so nicely that I am COMPELLED to try at least ONE new thing on every visit. Today's visit was punctuated by the Xilli mole sauce and the Che Fico pepper sauce. I can't wait to crack them. The spirits offerings (like everything else) are well-curated and I was kinda in awe at their amari shelve(S!). Last time I was there the helpful staff pointed me to the cute, "to-go" Martinez Cocktails in a can. I was skeptical but they were SO tasty (and potent!) that I grabbed two more this time around. *Pro-Tip: At check out, ask for a cup of crushed ice with a sipping lid and walk/sip with your Martinez all over San Francisco for a true "Locals Only" experience. Don't mention my name! Bottom line - you can trust ET to provide you with singular, hand curated wonderful items in just about every comestible category! read more

Words can't express how great it is to have this European delicacy store/coffee/wine bar in the marina! From gourmet charcuterie fixings, to olive oils, breads & an array of drink mixology Bells and whistles - come here for some off the "regular" market culinary items. Bonus: there's now an adjacent cafe serving coffee , fresh sandos (French style), wine and even an entire charcuterie board. Beautiful setting for a sunny (or foggy!) day w your gf or bf as you both explore your epicurean tastes. Riding solo? Come here w your lap top or book as you enjoy your chilled Rose and great people watching. Enjoy read more

Obsessed with this place. Amazing lattes, I got a vanilla latte and the salted honey. Both perfectly sweet. The breakfast sandwich is also super yummy. A nice breakfast for less than $20. And the staff is so nice. Also great place to buy gifts! read more

BEST pastries ever! Love the staff really good service! Staff are super friendly and fast moving. 100/10. Will go again! And they have REALLY good menus. The food and drinks are 5 stars will recommend! read more

If you're looking for a special gift, unique alcohol, craft olive oil or vinegar, delicious breads, rows of craft chocolates, or something definitely different and artisanal, you can find it here. The store is small, but the shelves are filled with interesting and attractive options. They offer quality items, and you'll pay for it in cost. Their deli sandwiches are a must. My favorites are their paninis . read more

The Epicurean Trader - Waiting outdoors for my sandwich - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Come here for my sparkling water. Staff is always helpful and parking is not great but that's SF. Staffer gave me great info to pre order sparkling water for large order. Some seating indoor and outdoor. Many goodies to shop for. read more

Very well stocked place and great finds for gifts. Also love their deli for delicious sandwiches and grilled cheese! Yum!

This place was pretty good!! They got our order wrong after already waiting for a while. But the vibes are good! Seems like a very local place which always helps. We got the morning bun (from another place), and 2 bagels. They were pretty good too! I'd stop by here again if I was in the neighborhood. read more

The Epicurean Trader - Bun - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I absolutely love this little spot on union. I pass by it almost daily and often walk through to look at the products. The music is always just perfect and brightens my mood whether it's oldies rock or new age Rufus du sol vibes. Even if it's a chilly SF day the warm heaters are blasting on the outside tables making them cozy. Most times I stop in it's for a coffee (salted honey latte with macadamia nut milk is a 10/10) but have also tried a variety of their delicious pastries and loaves of bread from local bakeries. I've also been on the receiving end of their absolutely gorgeous bouquets of flowers. Next on my list is to grab some wine and snacks and will update when I do :) read more

If only every business owner took their customers as seriously as Epicurean Trader (**note this and the previous review was for the cafe side)! Rejoice all Gluten-Free gourmands... their cheese boards are ready for you. Not even 24 hours passed after I wrote my review when I got a message from the owner with apologies for the opening-weekend service snafus, but also true concern about the quality of the food and experience as a whole - including pricing. How do I know it was legit? Because he acknowledged every point I made and came up with a game plan to address/correct them. He even generously offered a refund. Today, just three days after the experience, they have already implemented some of the changes: there are gluten-free substitutions available for the cheese boards at no extra charge, there are side plates available, and they are offering a smaller cheese board option at $25. I haven't seen what this new board looks like but I appreciate the effort - particularly for cafe service so new. No business can accommodate every request/feedback, but at least here, you know that they care. I would encourage you to see for yourselves. I did think about deleting the first review but as I always read updates first, I hope you are doing the same. I thought it would be dishonest to delete it and would not allow me the opportunity to point out how great the place is at feedback. It shows that an establishment is interested in growing and in their customers and that type of vibe isn't something you can review until something like this happens. Places that invested in customers are bound to become stellar with a warm reputation to boot. I probably would never have gone back if I didn't hear from them, but I look forward to giving them another try soon and perhaps then I'll be able to honestly update this review to 5 stars. read more

had a fabulous bagel and lox sandwich this morning and it was fabulous. it was an abundant amount of smoked salmon, so beautifully prepared I am so glad a food establishment like this exists on Union street. I had a business for 34 years on Union street and this is a great addition to the community. read more

Such a quaint little coffee/shop to come grab a coffee! Cute spot to bring a book, catch up with friends, or bring a laptop to get some work done. My friend brought our group here during our morning stroll through the Marina and I loved it- their Iced Matcha was exactly what I needed! read more

The Epicurean Trader - Iced Matcha (Green), Iced Spirulina Matcha (Blue) - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - San Francisco, California

Great local shop with fancy stuff (coffee, alcohol, candy, etc). Be careful as it's easy to spend big here, but, most products I've picked up were really nice. read more

Visited the shop in Bernal Heights on a whim and left with so many fun goodies. Delicious chai spice almond peanut butter blend, concentrates for the soda stream and / or cocktails and a lovely spice mix for tea. The service really stood out. My visit was nice and questions are answered with enthusiasm. Will be back! read more

Oh my goodness, just tried the empanadas and they were SOOO good It tastes like the ones I use to get in Argentina AMAZING! read more

The Epicurean Trader - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - San Francisco, California

They have a great selection of everything they have. Not a single thing I did not like from soaps, candles, houseware, alcohol, groceries, oil, spices, etc. It is an excellent curated experience. Just walking by to take a look is great, the place is beautiful and enjoyable to walk by in a great area of San Francisco. If you have a dinner party and want to bring something nice, want to take care of yourself and your family by making a great dinner at home, or need to get a nice gift for someone, stop by here. read more

Loved visiting this gem in Hayes Valley. They carry almost all of the dtc specialty brands that I usually order online (Rancho Gordo, Diaspora, Graza, Pineapple Collective) plus many more I haven't heard of. I can't wait to cook and taste my way through this store and to check out all of their nonalcoholic wines and spirits. Plus I overheard that they have a whiskey club to keep my boyfriend interested too! What a perfect place, we'll definitely be back! read more

I love the epicurean trader! It's a great place to get yourself or someone special a yummy gift. My favorites are their bouquets, chocolates, cheeses, and wait, I'm just listing everything they sell, never mind. read more

Love this little store!! They curate an amazing collection of really cool and unique items/ingredients to try from all over the place. Amazing alcohol selection as well. Super friendly staff, go check it out! read more

Great coffee, dog friendly, delicious breakfast sandwiches, and good bagels. This place is great and everyone who works here is so friendly. Their usually isn't a long line either so highly recommend if you need a quick high quality coffee while you're taking your dog for a walk :) read more

No longer dog friendly. I've been coming here since they opened to get coffee with my dog and today I was yelled at by the barista to get out and leave my service dog OUTSIDE! When I said she was a service dog he still said dogs need to be outside. Never going here again. read more

Best place to grab a bite or sit at their tables to chat or people watch. Their empanadas are flaky and warmed up just right. They have a good selection of baked goods (craftsman & wolves) . Sandwiches can be made to order and they use great breads. On the other side of the the store they have some wonderful selection of cooking items. Good quality of Vinegars to try and buy. You can byob and fill it. Wines , olives , condiments etc... Their selection of goods are not like the everyday stuff at Safeway. The are truly for the hidden Epicurean. read more