Best Sandwich in San Francisco
4 restaurants compared
Price range: $5.00 – $16.00
Avg recommendation: 88%
Top 4 Sandwich in San Francisco (Quick Answer)
Based on diner recommendations across 4 restaurants:
- Tartine Bakery, $7.50 (Mission District)
- Hog Island Oyster Co. — 90% recommended, $12.00 (Embarcadero)
- Brenda's French Soul Food — 88% recommended, $5.00 (Tenderloin)
- Swan Oyster Depot — 86% recommended, $16.00 (Nob Hill)
Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.
All 4 Restaurants Compared
#1
Tartine Bakery
Mission District·$$
Croque Monsieur
$7.50
Classic French ham and cheese sandwich warmed in the oven with béchamel and Gruyère.
Tip: Order during lunch hours (12-2 PM) when they typically have more in stock than at breakfast. Pairs perfectly with a coffee.
#290% recommend
Hog Island Oyster Co.
Embarcadero·$$
Grilled Cheese Sandwich with Gruyère
$12.00
Cave-aged Gruyère and fromage blanc on sourdough, grilled until golden, served with house-made pickles.
Tip: Order the grilled cheese with a half dozen oysters. The rich cheese and briny oysters balance each other perfectly.
#388% recommend
Brenda's French Soul Food
Tenderloin·$$
Breakfast Biscuit Sandwich
$5.00
Flaky buttermilk biscuit with scrambled eggs, bacon or sausage, and Creole spices.
Tip: Arrive between 8am and 11am Monday-Friday to catch this special. Limit 5 per person. It's worth planning your morning around.
#486% recommend
Swan Oyster Depot
Nob Hill·$$
Smoked Salmon on Sourdough
$16.00
House-cured or West Coast smoked salmon on thick sourdough toast.
Tip: Order the smoked salmon with a side of oysters for a balanced, light meal. The sourdough is baked fresh daily.