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Lunch in San Francisco's Financial District
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1. Mixt Greens
San Francisco, CA 94104
USA
+1-415-433-6498
Categories:
Sandwiches,
Vegetarian,
Salad
Neighbourhood: Financial District
The line was out there door when we arrived on the scene just after 12:30 on a Tuesday. The sun was shining, though, so people were generally affable and there was lots to look at on the menu while waiting.
I'm not a fan of blue cheese so I…More »
2. Wildflower Cafe
San Francisco, CA 94111
USA
+1-415-956-4906
Categories:
American (New),
Buffets
Neighbourhood: Financial District
At 1:30 PM, having received no lunch offers to speak of I descended in the elevator from the 22nd floor and followed a tip to Wildflower Cafe. I was utterly unprepared for the sheer abundance I found. For six dollars and change I walked away with a…More »
3. Katana-Ya
San Francisco, CA 94102
USA
+1-415-771-1280
Categories:
Japanese,
Sushi Bars
Neighbourhoods: Union Square, Civic Center/Tenderloin
Serious food envy ensued when our noodles arrived. I looked at my bowl of soba with some disappointment. I had actually wanted zaru soba and absent-mindedly thought I was getting it right up until a steaming bowl of soup arrived before me. Meanwhile,…More »
4. Zebulon - CLOSED
San Francisco, CA 94105
USA
+1-415-975-5705
Categories:
American (Traditional),
Lounges
Neighbourhood: SOMA
UPDATE Nov 29 2006:
Sadly, my experiences at Zebulon are worse on each visit. This place started out with a bang and is now barely a fizzle in my book.
If I go in the future I will definitely stick with the chicken strips, they've so far been the only…More »
5. Boxed Foods Company
San Francisco, CA 94108
USA
+1-415-981-9376
Category:
Sandwiches
Neighbourhood: Union Square
The problem with steak salads is that someone got the ridiculous idea that the only type of cheese that pairs well with steak is stinky and bleu. I am no fan of cheese with added Penicillium cultures so I usually steer clear of steak salads, or order…More »
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8/18/2006
You simply can't go wrong when ordering the honey-lime chicken and avocado sandwich. Trust me. Even… Read more »
6. Tlaloc
San Francisco, CA 94111
USA
+1-415-981-7800
Category:
Mexican
Neighbourhood: Financial District
On a temperate day you'd be hard-pressed to find better lunch surroundings in the FiDi than you will in the hidden alley that Tlaloc occupies. Tables and chairs are set up on the street and after ordering your food you can take your tiny cups of…More »
7. Samovar Tea Lounge
San Francisco, CA 94103
USA
+1-415-227-9400
Categories:
Tea Rooms,
Sandwiches
Neighbourhood: SOMA
By any estimation San Francisco is a gorgeous city. Though if you've had to recently fight your way through the throngs on Market Street you may be in need of a reminder. Samovar will remind you.
I came to Samovar with a friend on an obscenely…More »
8. Sellers Markets
San Francisco, CA 94105
USA
+1-415-956-3825
Category:
Sandwiches
Neighbourhood: Financial District
On a recent visit I had the turkey club with Niman Ranch applewood smoked bacon, avocado, tomato, butter lettuce, & herbed aioli. This was a serious sandwich packed with major deliciousness.
If you want lunchtime bliss in the FiDi stick with the…More »
9. Pasta Bene - CLOSED
San Francisco, CA 94108
USA
+1-415-989-2222
Category:
Italian
Neighbourhood: Financial District
A little oasis of calm in the FiDi. I dig that it's in the back of an alley to which you can escape for an hour at lunch. Lots of selection - I'll definitely be back!
Special thanks to the men of Yelp(Michael, Nish & Neil) for this find!
10. Mondo Caffe
San Francisco, CA 94105
USA
+1-415-882-1682
Categories:
Italian,
Sandwiches
Neighbourhood: SOMA
The pillowy soft foccaccia made my BLT quite an enjoyable experience. I could've done with the bacon being crispier, but overall I was fairly satisfied.
Next time I'll get the bread toasted!
11. Maxfield's Pied Piper Bar
San Francisco, CA 94102
USA
+1-415-512-1111
Categories:
Lounges,
American (Traditional)
Neighbourhood: SOMA
The combination of hardwood paneling, stained glass ceiling and the nearly hundred year-old mosaic floor give Maxfield's an old-time sort of feel. When a colleague invited me to Maxfield's for lunch recently I felt like I walked into another century.…More »
12. Deli & Espresso
San Francisco, CA 94104
USA
+1-415-781-2777
Categories:
Delis,
Sandwiches,
Coffee & Tea,
Bagels
Neighbourhood: Financial District
In the FiDi and feeling super indecisive? This spot's perfect for you! They've got every imaginable offering from a chicken cordon bleu sandwich to macaroni and cheese to chicken curry.
I had the falafel sandwich and will definitely return to try more…More »
13. King of Thai Noodle House - CLOSED
San Francisco, CA 94102
USA
+1-415-346-3121
Category:
Thai
Neighbourhoods: Union Square, Civic Center/Tenderloin
Sadly, on Mondays Katana-Ya doesn't open until 4:30PM. As a result we ended up at King of Thai Noodles because it was the closest restaurant (though don't count on the Yelp search function to tell you that - if it was to be believed your nearest…More »
14. Niji Japanese Grille
San Francisco, CA 94104
USA
+1-415-391-5588
Category:
Japanese
Neighbourhood: Financial District
Generous portions, nice prices. The teriyaki salmon is tasty and comes with rice, salad (skip this, not good in any way), broccoli (extra points for this!) and miso soup.
I can definitely see myself returning here. One of the less depressing options…More »
15. Harvest & Rowe
Better than decent fare for the FiDi but rather uninspired. On a recent visit I chose the half sandwich and soup combo (the wait for a sandwich is much shorter than the wait for a salad- there's even two separate lines.)
I enjoyed the chunks of clam…More »
16. Osha Thai
It's hard to believe that this location and the one at 696 Geary Street are from the same stock. Osha's really spruced things up at their SoMa location. They've turned the lights down low (but curiously also printed the menus with black type on…More »
17. Tully's
Craving an ice cream cone or an oreo cookie milkshake before going back to your cube in the FiDi? Look no further. . .
18. Specialty's Cafe & Bakery
If nothing in your morning's going right (you've scraped your knee on the sidewalk on the walk to work because some idiot decided to mop it causing you to take a spill in the slipperiness, a cab almost hit you as you tried to cross the street, etc)…More »
19. Chili-Up
San Francisco, CA 94104
USA
+1-415-693-0467
Category:
Mexican
Neighbourhood: Financial District
A regular size bowl of the three-bean "ballpark" chili quickly took care of my hunger. Next time I'll ask them to be a bit less heavy-handed with the cilantro application, however.
I mean I love cilantro but a whole leaf plus some tender stems in…More »
20. Medicine Eatstation - CLOSED
San Francisco, CA 94104
USA
+1-415-677-4405
Categories:
Japanese,
Vegetarian
Neighbourhood: Financial District
I had the curry udon set and was pleasantly surprised with the kakiage vegetable garnish that came on top. It was deliciously crisp and had a nice flavor. Curry udon was also good. The "artisan tofu" was beyond bland and needed a hearty dose of soy…More »
21. Starbucks
San Francisco, CA 94104
USA
+1-415-397-4394
Category:
Coffee & Tea
Neighbourhood: Financial District
My $2.65 slightly-too-sweet tall green tea latte had this smidgen of wisdom for me today: "The test in life is not how far we go, but where we stand. Will we give in to selfishness and fear, or seek for others what we demand for ourselves: dignity…More »
22. Banana Hut - CLOSED
San Francisco, CA 94108
USA
+1-415-398-4899
Category:
Thai
Neighbourhood: Financial District
Like many other quick and cheap FiDi lunch options, this place puts the 'm' in mediocre. I had the satay noodles which were accompanied by an innocuous peanuty sort of sauce that gets spooned over the dish by the server out of a vat on the counter.…More »
23. Leila Mediterranean Restaurant
San Francisco, CA 94104
USA
+1-415-217-0099
Category:
Mediterranean
Neighbourhood: Financial District
Passable falafel sandwich.
The bite of the beef shish kabob I snagged from a friend was flavorful and tender.
24. New Asia Asian Cuisine
San Francisco, CA 94103
USA
+1-415-956-3392
Category:
Chinese
Neighbourhood: Financial District
Should you find yourself in a '2 entrees plus rice or noodle' type of mood, missing the generic taste of Panda Express and the like, come here!
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