Where is the best sandwiches in San Francisco?

Based on diner recommendations, the best sandwiches in San Francisco is at Souvla. We compared 10 restaurants serving sandwiches.

How much does sandwiches cost in San Francisco?

Sandwiches prices in San Francisco range from $8.50 to $18.00 across 10 restaurants.

Best Sandwiches in San Francisco

10 restaurants compared

Price range: $8.50 – $18.00

Avg recommendation: 86%

Top 5 Sandwiches in San Francisco (Quick Answer)

Based on diner recommendations across 10 restaurants:

Souvla, $15.50 (Hayes Valley)
Souvla, $15.00 (Hayes Valley)
Souvla, $12.00 (Hayes Valley)
Tommy's Joynt, $12.50 (Civic Center)
Tommy's Joynt, $13.40 (Civic Center)

Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.

All 10 Restaurants Compared

Souvla

Hayes Valley·$$

Pork Pita Sandwich

$15.50

Rotisserie pork with radish, red onion, feta, and harissa yogurt in warm pita.

Tip: The pork is slightly less common than lamb or chicken — great option if you want to try something less obvious.

Souvla

Hayes Valley·$$

Chicken Pita Sandwich

$15.00

Rotisserie chicken with radish, red onion, feta, and harissa yogurt sauce in warm pita.

Tip: Ask if the chicken is available that day — some locations run out during peak lunch hours.

Souvla

Hayes Valley·$$

Vegetarian Pita Sandwich

$12.00

Roasted vegetables, feta, radish, red onion, and harissa yogurt sauce in warm pita.

Tip: This is an excellent vegetarian option that doesn't feel like an afterthought — the vegetables are roasted with care and the harissa yogurt brings serious flavor.

Tommy's Joynt

Civic Center·$

Turkey Sandwich

$12.50

Sliced turkey carved fresh from the steam table.

Tip: The turkey sandwich is the cheapest meat option here and comes with the same large portions. Good value if you want something lighter.

Tommy's Joynt

Civic Center·$

Pastrami Sandwich

$13.40

Spiced, cured beef pastrami carved fresh to order.

Tip: If you've had pastrami at New York delis, this version is less peppery but still well-spiced and definitely worth trying.

Tommy's Joynt

Civic Center·$

Ham Sandwich

$12.25

Carved ham served on bread with your choice of sides.

Tip: If you don't eat beef, the ham is a solid choice and genuinely fresh here.

Boudin Bakery

Fisherman's Wharf·$$

Sourdough Sandwich

$8.50

House-made sandwiches on fresh sourdough bread with roasted meats and vegetables.

Tip: Grab a sandwich and eat it at the Wharf with a view. The bread is legitimately good and the sandwiches are well-proportioned.

#892% recommend

Souvla

Hayes Valley·$$

Lamb Pita Sandwich

$16.00

Chunks of slow-roasted lamb leg meat in warm pita with radish, red onion, feta, and harissa-spiked yogurt sauce.

Tip: Ask for extra yogurt sauce on the side — the harissa heat and cooling dairy are what make this sandwich work.

#985% recommend

Tommy's Joynt

Civic Center·$

Brisket Sandwich

$13.75

Hand-carved fresh brisket on bread with your choice of sides.

Tip: Get the brisket — it's carved fresh to order and the meat quality is genuinely good. The mashed potatoes are the better side.

#1082% recommend

Starbelly

Castro·$$

Fried Chicken Sandwich (Brunch)

$18.00

Weekend brunch exclusive: crispy fried chicken on a housemade bun with coleslaw and hot sauce.

Tip: Brunch is only available Saturday-Sunday mornings. The fried chicken sandwich is more satisfying than the lighter breakfast plates and works for a later brunch.