I can vouch for many of these. I'd also include Mario's Bohemian Cigar Store. I'm sure there are others. Two that I'll check out are Le Sandwich on Columbus and Saigon Sandwich on Larkin.
And yesterday before the Gold Rush Women tour I tried the Bollywood sandwich at Le Sandwich, 752 Columbus for 14 bucks. It was very tasty. The owner recommended the #2 Granny sandwich for veggies.
There’s never been a better time to be a sandwich lover in San Francisco
by Matt Tillquist
Updated Sep 8, 2025, 8:36 AM PD
Like bagels in New York, sandwiches in the city have had time to develop history and lore. Our sandwiches are cut almost all the way through to preserve their structure should you choose to unwrap them as you eat, like a burrito; Dutch crunch is a household name here while remaining something of a mystery to the rest of the country; and, like those New York bagels, sandwiches in SF are so powerful that most people’s favorite sandwich in the city usually ends up being the sandwich closest to them.
Visiting the central sandwich place of a neighborhood remains a smart way to feel what it’s like to be a part of that neighborhood. The city’s most beloved delis and sandwich shops remain those where the person taking your order knows the person who ordered ahead of you. And if you ever come back to one of these places, that same person will likely take your order again.
These places laid the groundwork for SF’s sandwich culture. Deli Board, Palm City, and Outta Sight have found immense success putting together craft sandwiches at a higher price point thanks to the legwork done by Lou’s, Submarine Center, and Rhea’s to normalize the idea of paying more for a sandwich that is substitution resistant.
Arguello Market, The Sentinel, Roxie Food Center, Hot Johnnie’s, and Lucinda’s have been left off this time around, while Turner’s kitchen has since closed.
The 21 Best Sandwich Spots in San Francisco
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