Best Sandwiches Restaurants in Tenderloin (94102)
6 hand-picked restaurants, AI-analyzed and critic-validated
Notable Picks
8.6
Vibes:
Quick Bites Champions
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Hidden Gems Heaven
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Tiny counter serving classic banh mi built on warm baguettes with generous pate and roast pork. Locals line up for fast, cash-friendly sandwiches that travel well for lunch.
Must-Try Dishes:
Banh Mi Xiu Mai (meatball), Roast Pork Banh Mi, Special Combo (pâté + cold cuts)
What makes it special: Old-school, cash-only bánh mì counter turning out SF’s most iconic cheap eats.
#2
Salty's
8.4
Vibes:
Business Lunch Power Players
Quick Bites Champions
Comfort Food Classics
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Neighborhood deli turning out stacked hot and cold sandwiches on quality bread with house sauces. Breakfast runs early, lunch moves quickly, and portions justify the price.
Must-Try Dishes:
Glorious Bastard (house special), Roast Beef with maple-chipotle, Turkey Avocado on Dutch crunch
What makes it special: Hefty, chef-y deli sandwiches with fast counter execution.
8.1
Modern butcher shop that also builds deli-level sandwiches with house-roasted meats and thoughtful sauces. A Hayes Valley grab-and-go that eats like a sit-down lunch.
Must-Try Dishes:
House Roast Beef (green-garlic aioli, Swiss), Chipotle Chicken Salad Sandwich, Turkey Pesto (add prosciutto)
What makes it special: Butcher-fresh proteins sliced to order elevate classic deli builds.
#4
Chao Pescao
8.0
Cuban-Colombian spot near Civic Center serving a legit Cubano alongside homestyle plates and cocktails. The sandwich program travels well and pairs with plantain sides for a fuller meal.
Must-Try Dishes:
Cubano Sandwich, Pan con Bistec (steak sandwich), Lechón Sandwich
What makes it special: Caribbean sandwiches (proper Cubano) from a chef-driven kitchen.
Worthy Picks
7.8
Hayes Valley wine bar and bottle shop with a focused panini lineup built to pair with curated pours. Light, toasted sandwiches and a back-patio vibe make it an easy pre-show stop.
Must-Try Dishes:
Prosciutto panini with arugula, Turkey-brie panini, Caprese on ciabatta
What makes it special: Calm patio and simple, wine-friendly panini in the heart of Hayes.
#6
SF OrganiCA
7.6
Casual counter offering organic-leaning sandwiches, salads, and acai bowls with quick ticket times. A practical Tenderloin stop for lighter lunch without skipping flavor.
Must-Try Dishes:
Turkey avocado sandwich, Chicken pesto panini, Acai bowl add-granola
What makes it special: Organic-leaning sandwiches and bowls with true under-30 lunch pricing.