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The SF Sandwich & Park Power Rankings
The best combinations of handheld meals and grassy areas to eat them in, ranked.
The Best Sandwich Spots In San Francisco
From bánh mì and tuna melts to Philadelphia-style hoagies, here are the best sandwich spots in the city.
12 Great Spots For A Fancy Lunch
White tablecloth vibes, roaring fireplaces, iconic roast chicken—you can have them all at these fancy lunch spots.
The FiDi Lunch Guide
There are a lot of bad lunch options in the Financial District. Go for one of these good ones instead.
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Mini Potstickers
The Nob Hill location of Mini Potstickers serves the same fantastic dumplings, plus a much bigger menu of noodles and rice dishes, in a casual space.
Standard Fare
Standard Fare in West Berkeley is a breakfast/lunch spot that’s doing the whole hyper-seasonal California thing, and doing it very well.
Mini Potstickers
The pan fried pork buns from Mini Potstickers are tiny and delicious. They’re one of many excellent dumplings at this Sunset spot.
The SF Sandwich & Park Power Rankings
The best combinations of handheld meals and grassy areas to eat them in, ranked.
The M Stop
The M Stop is a MUNI-themed deli and corner store in Oceanview. Their sandwiches are massive and delicious.
Tanzie's
Tanzie’s is a Northern Thai spot in Berkeley serving fantastic brunch dishes in a bright space.
Thai Nghiep Ky Mi Gia
Thai Nghiep Ky Mi Gia is a lowkey Vietnamese spot in the Sunset with fantastic noodle soups.
Hai Ky Mi Gia
Hai Ky Mi Gia is a Tenderloin noodle shop serving fantastic egg noodles and strong iced coffee.
Pho 2000
Pho 2000 is a casual spot in Little Saigon serving fantastic noodle soups and other Vietnamese classics.
Komeya No Bento
Komeya No Bento is a Japanese bento and matcha spot in the Marina. It’s a great spot to swing by before a picnic at Fort Mason.
Mộng Thu Cafe
Mộng Thu Cafe is a shoebox-sized Vietnamese spot in the Tenderloin serving excellent noodle soups.
Banh Mi Crunch
Banh Mi Crunch in Inner Sunset is a tiny counter-service spot for—you guessed it—bánh mi with crunchy bread and crispy fillings, plus decadent garlic noodles.
Hook Fish Co.
Hook Fish Co. is a seafood spot in the Outer Sunset serving poke, fish burritos, and tacos.
Manitas Cafe
For excellent Mexican, Salvadoran, and other Central American breakfast dishes, head to Manitas Cafe.
Tartine Bakery
Twenty years after opening, Tartine still makes the best sourdough in San Francisco. Their bread is possibly the best in the country.
Kali Greek Kitchen
Go to Kali Greek Kitchen in Palo Alto for lamb pitas, salads, and rice plates on a sunny patio.
