Best of San Francisco
The best sandwiches in San Francisco
Start with Ocean Subs in Excelsior for italian-style cold-cut sub, Saigon Sandwich in Tenderloin for meat bánh mì and Lou’s Cafe in Richmond for tuna melt with garlic aioli. Here are all 5, with what to get at each.
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Where is the best sandwiches in San Francisco?
Chef Amazing’s picks start with Ocean Subs (Excelsior), Saigon Sandwich (Tenderloin) and Lou’s Cafe (Richmond). All 5 places are on this page with what to get, where they are and a map.
What should I order?
At Ocean Subs, get italian-style cold-cut sub. At Saigon Sandwich, get meat bánh mì. At Lou’s Cafe, get tuna melt with garlic aioli. At Outta Sight Pizza, get italian Combo.
Which neighborhood is best for sandwiches in San Francisco?
Most of these are in Tenderloin. The map on this page shows every one, numbered like the list.
How does Chef Amazing pick these?
From Chef Amazing’s city guide and lists for San Francisco: the places critics, chefs and locals keep recommending, checked and kept current, with what to order at each. Nobody pays to be on them.
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