
San Francisco
The Best Street Food Spots in San Francisco
Dive into the delicious world of street food in San Francisco and explore a scene as dynamic and varied as the city itself.
A melting pot of cultures, San Francisco street food offers a tasty exploration just steps away from the iconic Golden Gate Bridge, promising you bang for your buck. From pizza to pastrami sandwiches, establishments like Rich Table, Deli Board, and Del Popolo offer something for everyone's taste. Guiding you through the heart of the San Francisco street food scene are World of Mouth experts, including chef Christian F. Puglisi, and SF food writer Omar Mamoon, each bringing their love for local flavors to help curate your restaurant selections in one of America’s most beloved food cities.
Tartine Manufactory in San Francisco offers laid-back Californian-style food with a focus on fresh bread and baked goods. The spacious setting has a lively yet relaxed feel, and it’s an offshoot of the well-known Tartine Bakery. It’s a welcoming spot to enjoy a casual meal in the Mission district.
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Simple, well made californian comfort cuisine.The new, light & spacious location of the legendary SF bakery. Tartine Manufactory offers simple, well made californian comfort cuisine. No frills, just good food and great energy - and of course really good bread as a bonus.
Rich Table in San Francisco serves elevated comfort food shaped by the combined experience of Chefs Evan and Sarah Rich. They work closely with local farms and purveyors to create a warm, relaxed dining experience that feels thoughtful yet down-to-earth.
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Such a bananas meal at Rich table—truly one of my favs in San Francisco. A good order strategy is to get most of the bites section—porcini donuts, sardine chips and beef dumpling are menu mainstays and musts—a couple pastas (hello uni cacio e pepe) , maybe a main if you have room and sarah’s off menu ode to the thin mint for dessert hashtag iykyk. I usually skip over the “appetizer” section but last night they had this burrata with cauliflower tikka masala walnut crumble with little dots of caper raisin purée and a crispy paratha that was calling my name —omg jfc so fkn good. who does that? So creative. So random. So different. So delicious. Love it so much. Don’t take it off the menu evan!
Deli Board in San Francisco is known for its generously stacked sandwiches and bold, playful flavors. The welcoming atmosphere and focus on quality make it a comfortable spot to enjoy a hearty meal.
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Deli board in SoMa is truly one of my favorite places in San Francisco. I always tell myself I’m only gonna eat half a sando — never happens.
Primavera can be found at the Ferry Building’s Saturday farmers market in San Francisco, where it has a welcoming and laid-back vibe that both locals and visitors appreciate. The waterfront setting and the easygoing crowds add to its inviting feel. It’s a pleasant spot to savor a meal while taking in the views and the gentle buzz of the market.
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Whenever people visiting San Francisco ask me for my list, one thing I always recommend no matter where they’re from is to visit the Ferry Building Saturday farmers market for this soulful, satisfying plate of chilaquiles at Primavera Tamales —there’s nothing quite like eating this with your hands waterfront staring at the bay bridge listening to the saxophone/percussionist in one amongst the hum of everyone; Alice waters is literally behind you admiring and examining produce. So so so special.
Del Popolo has been a local favorite in San Francisco since 2012, led by founder Jon Darsky, who started out by building a custom oven on a food truck. Today, the brick-and-mortar spot carries on that spirit with a focus on quality ingredients and friendly service. The laid-back vibe makes it an inviting choice for a relaxed meal or a casual gathering.
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Jon Darsky at Del Popolo is a super pizza geek and makes a fucking good pizza.This guy makes a fucking good pizza. Jon Darsky at Del Popolo is a super pizza geek. He’s so passionate about it and he makes something fantastic. Already in 2012 he had this idea of building a pizza oven into a food truck, when he started serving his Neapolitan-inspired pizza.
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