Delis in San Francisco, CA

Compare delis in San Francisco

13 of the 23 places in San Francisco publish their opening hours; 12 are open on Sundays and 4 stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night.

On weekdays the earliest to open is The Epicurean Trader (7:00 AM), and the last to close is Lucca Food Deli & Wine Shop (11:00 PM).

For comparison, across California the typical weekday runs from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM, and 91% of places open on Sundays.

Our guide to delis in San Francisco

Delis and sandwich shops are a lunch institution: Jewish-style delis with pastrami and corned beef piled high, Italian delis with hoagies and imported cold cuts, sub shops, Philadelphia cheesesteak stands and modern sandwich counters. Many also sell prepared salads, soups and grocery items.

Most delis do most of their business between late morning and mid-afternoon, and many close by early evening. Calling ahead or ordering online is common for office lunch orders.

Opening hours

Based on 13 delis in San Francisco with published hours, the typical weekday schedule runs from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM. 92% are open on Sundays, 69% are open seven days a week and 31% stay open until 10 PM or later.

Prices

Across 6 menus from delis in California, the median item costs $11.45; half of all priced items fall between $7.50 and $15.00.

Services

Of 74 delis with detailed profiles in our guide: 97% list “quick visit”, 96% list “takeaway”, 80% list “delivery”, 77% list “wheelchair-accessible car park”, 66% list “wheelchair-accessible entrance”, and 36% list “in-store pick-up”.