Irving Cafe and Deli

Pros: Vietnamese Sandwiches are tasty, addictive, and cheap.
Cons: The banh mi here isn't anything to write home about.

I found this hole-in-the-wall completely by accident – it’s not in the heart of San Francisco and serves as a neighborhood haunt. Ultra casual, cash only, and the service is a little slow but they serve Vietnamese sandwiches and it’s near Golden Gate...

Pros: Fresh sandwiches, hot egg rolls, and delicious.
Cons: Limited seating and longer wait when a line is formed.

I've been a long time customer of the Irving Cafe and Deli since I was a kid and I've always been amazed of their great prices and delicious options available. The establishment itself is a two person operation located in a very small space and is ...

Pros: cheap and delicious
Cons: unusual cuts of meat, dry chicken

While it looks like a real hole-in-the-wall, the ingredients are fresh and the flavors are great. I've had most of the sandwiches and they are all great (though the BBQ chicken was too dry and some of the meats are a bit mysterious). My favorite is the...