Le Beau Market

I’ve seen some concepts, but this is the root of grocery. You have a community business. There’s good rapport and dedicated service workers. The selection is departmental allowing for flow through the aisles. One trait that makes them really successful is that they differentiate products only when necessary. Sometimes I feel like big box stores try to get you in with like 10 versions of the same thing. Their approach is more centered on meeting the needs of their consumers and impressing them within that space rather than trying to make their eyes spin with a million versions of the same toothpaste. Get your produce. Get your steaks. Forget about what they’re telling you at Safeway.

Seemed like a simple neighborhood grocery, but I was pleasantly surprised with their delicious made to order sandwiches! I went with the Funky Chicken and wasn't disappointed. Exceptionally delicious!

The best little indie corner market in Nob Hill, if not the City! Deli with hot and cold food. Sandwiches made to order. The Flagship sandwich has house roasted beef and all the fixings on ciabatta. It’s my favorite. For those of you home cooks, there is also a meat counter and loads of gourmet foods in the grocery aisles. It’s always tidy inside because it’s a family business. Le Beau is Perfect!

My family LOVES Le Beau. It's a sweet family-run market that has fresh produce, great product selection, and awesome staff. Le Beau's makes grocery shopping actually fun and enjoyable -- and they have everything I need. Here are a few things I've been enjoying from Le Beau lately: rainbow chard, Le Beau's rooftop honey, spring onions, pulled pork sandwich from their Deli (Wednesday special), Eduardo's dried pastas, and El Porteño empanadas (made in Oakland). The owners are cool and care about their customers and the city: they do street cleanups, make honey on their roof, and during covid they delivered groceries to seniors. Le Beau is a family business -- and shopping there makes you feel like family

What's to say about having access to groceries at a store in your neighborhood that are fresh, diverse, and follow the freshness of the season. Add on a fantastic deli with so many great options, a staff that will always take care of you and are super friendly, and just enough creature comfort buys to make you feel cozy. LeBeau has always taken care of me and mine through each and every time. Go get a sando or a dinner order. I dare you.

A Perfect 5 🌟 in my book for sure. Thank U Alexander for the great quality customer service and for being so customer focus. Thats the kinda guy all business needs nowdays. Calling me back for those amaizing figs made our day. We cannot thank u enough and we will make sure to shared the love and suggestive sell the business while distributing them to our friends. Place is clean and products well displayed. I only wish I have a shop like this around the corner from where I live to tell u the truth. Oooh hang on hang on!!! the sanitizer and masks on the entrance way sealed the deal for me. The kinda shop SF needs in times like this when the city cannot even control how nasty, dirty and messy it has become. Where else do u get that especially masks. I'd go back in a flash and anytime u get fresh figs while it's still in season, we ready for that phone call guys. Keep up the good work. Again a perfect 5Star 👍❤️

My favorite deli in the whole city. I always get the blt on sourdough - could branch out, but it’s just so good.

A little expensive but comprehensive local food market serving its neighborhood well... Got everything, from Oreos to fried chicken. Won't be cheap though.

This is such a cute little market! If I lived nearby, I def would be stopping here on the regular. My boyfriend and I came in to grab a quick lunch, and the sandwiches are such a great option. He go the Turkey Butta and I got the Funky Chicken. The sandwiches took maybe like 5 minutes or so. They're a pretty decent size. I will say that his was definitely better. Bread makes such a difference in sandwiches and Dutch Crunch is just the elite sandwich bread. Mine also didn't have as much flavor overall -- I wish this had some kind of slight kick or spice to it. But overall, a solid sandwich!

I love this place! I'm a little biased since I live on the same street but it's my go to market whenever I need some thing; they literally have everything you can imagine. Also their fresh sandwiches are to die for. They also sell premade hot foods and sushi. The staff are incredibly kind and the vibe in here is just so homey. It feels really good to support a family business that's been running for so long and it's a staple to nob hill!

Le Beau Market was a convenient market to find while exploring Nob Hill area. I wanted stopped in to buy a seltzer water and could have bought deli sandwiches. They had deli service. It was quaint and had everything plus sandwiches. I had just eaten lunch. Otherwise, I would have grabbed a sandwich and eaten on their outdoor picnic area. It's not a large area but I was up for it after walking up so many hills! My legs needed a rest. The service is quickie mart style and the quality of their products are excellent. If you're in the area and need to pick up something quick, stop in.

I visited Le Beau for it's Deli! They have a bunch of sandwich combos, bread options (including dutch crunch), and customization options. They have outside seating to enjoy the sandwiches! A one stop shop for groceries, alcohol, and basic toiletries, house supplies. Their selection is comparable to whole foods quality and pricing.

This is my neighborhood supermarket and for so long, I avoided it because I thought it was overpriced. I've recently begun coming here more for their sandwiches, Boichik bagels, and they keep having fresh fruit on sale at prices comparable to Trader Joe's (cherries, strawberries, and papaya) but look like they're better/nicer so I am hooked! Great deli, coffee, grab-and-go items, spices, juices...they make me want to try cooking new things! Service is always wonderful. Cannot say enough nice things about Le Beau!

So, when I first moved into the neighborhood, I wasn't expecting much from this place, but turns out, I was way off. It's become my go-to spot, especially for produce that beats Trader Joe's any day. Their prepared food is wallet-friendly and tastes homemade. Their deli is on point, too--I've yet to be let down. Do yourself a favor: snag their breakfast sandwich. It's next level. An added bonus, if you bring your dog they'll give them a free treat.

Had the funky chicken sandwich, which is sort of torta adjacent with some beans, guac, and chili. But doing it with drier lunch meat chicken instead of milanesa or fresher pollo aside makes it not as good and really just makes you want a normal chicken torta. But the quality was still solid and I'd def try another sandwich from here.

OH. MY.GAWD! This is the most impeccable market. I think it's a Nob Hill thing bc the markets in this neighborhood are great but Le Beau rises high above the rest. Great selection of groceries, meats, frozen foods, wine, liquor, coffee, fresh Acme Bread, chocolate- you name it they have the best of the best. I grabbed a fabulous salad from the grab and go case and ordered the Esteak from Alcatraz Sandwich at the counter (order at the counter, they'll give you a ticket number and you then go to pay on the market line). Wow- this sandwich is all I'm going to dream of for a while. Sliced ribeye steak with sautéed mushrooms and onions and a blue cheese shmear. It's heaven on a fresh roll! This is a bustling market and the employees are all busy yet attentive. The market is sparkling clean, too! I can't say enough great things and I'll now be a regular since it's a short uphill walk from my apartment. If only yelp let you give out extra star ratings, this place would get all of mine - I just love a great neighborhood market!

HORRIBLE management. They're rude to long-time customers and overcharge you for everything -- Trader Joes just a few blocks down the street is about 40% of the cost. The cost would not be an issue if the business owners weren't such rude assholes.

Great service and variety of products. Sandwiches are the besttttttt of the besttttttttt!

Big fan of the turkey butta sandwich here, had all the components you like on the Dutch crunch bread which should be standard on every sandwich. Also just generally liked the market, had good produce and drinks and stuff for a small shopping trip if you live around here.

Moved in a month ago up a few blocks from this market! This review is primarily for their sandwiches, but if you do check out the market, it has everything you need. The organic fruit is locally farmed and are top notch. I took my family here after moving into our place, and we ordered sandwiches which were all pretty good! The Dutch crunch is toasted and not too bready. I ordered a pastrami sandwich which resembled a Reuben except the rye bread, haha! The pastrami was smoky, peppery, and tender, the sauerkraut was crunch and tart, and in tandem made a pretty sweet sandwich! Stop by Le Beau and check out this market, not only for your goods but for the sandwiches.

This is such a neighborhood gem. The market is small but jammed packed with an awesome variety of products for everyday needs and splurges. The workers are friendly and helpful and everything is well organized.

This is a very good grocery store and, following several recent closings and displacements, clearly the best in the neighborhood, your go-to option for fresh food and clean eating for several blocks in either direction. They clearly curate all of their products very carefully to pack in as many good options as one could imagine on a relatively modest footprint. And on one ambitious visit several months ago when I wanted a) lentil soup and b) to avoid a long drive elsewhere, I decided to put it to the test, and I came away with a haul that included artichokes, chard, olive oil, polenta, green lentils, brown lentils, farro, hummus, bread, vegetable stock, and tomato paste. You can do what you need to do here, and that includes referring to a competently managed meat counter and wine section, if you're game to prepare a full home-cooked meal for someone you'd like to impress. As for 4 stars not 5: They're doing great for SF, but I can't fully absolve SF for setting the ceiling too low in terms of affordability. The prices here are high--perhaps not notably high on the SF spectrum but nonetheless high enough to exclude. And the staff, who are usually very pleasant and clearly care about the business, have at times monitored me more closely than I would like. Based on the price point, I primarily rely on this location for fresh bread and the occasional pastry, both of which are lovely to have given the lack of other good options in the surrounding area. So, YMMV. All in all, I vote that it is a great store full of many wonderful things, and very much worth keeping on your roster.

Very cute neighborhood market that offers just as much as a big name stores. Very clean and well kept. The deli and meat counter have a large variety of options. Great stop for a morning coffee as well. Staff have all been extremely friendly and welcoming as I am new to the neighborhood. So glad I found this place and it's on my way home from work so it's convenient on top of everything else.

come for the sandwich deli :-) the grocery store fruits and produce itself are maddeningly pricey but other convenience items like drinks & snacks are not too badly priced.

If you want to pay $25 to wait a half hour and be handed a cold breakfast that has been just sitting there for 20 minutes and doesn't have all the items, only to be offered a half-hearted apology in recompense, this is the place for you

Love Le Beau! Great little market to go to with great produce. Also a great selection of items on stock aside from produce. Spices, baking items, snacks, fancy oils oils, rice, etc, they somehow have everything you need in that little store. They also have a deli, and sell sandwiches and coffee. I've never had their coffee or pastries, but WOW their Breakfast Butta sandwich really puts them on the map.

Wonderful selection of breads and cheeses. Uphill walk from Chinatown but we'll worth it

My husband and I live in the neighborhood and come here multiple times a week. We LOVE coming here. Whether it's to get a sandwich, breakfast burrito, hot meal, a fun drink, cold brew, or weekly produce, we'll find any excuse to make a trip to Le Beau. The LB crew is always friendly and just the vibe of the place is incredible. Every time I visit I think about buying one of their sweatshirts, just haven't pulled the plug yet.

The best neighborhood market. The workers are so friendly and make an effort to remember the regulars. They have so many vegan options from vegan meats, yogurts, sauces, etc. They always make an effort to promote local small business brands and do partnerships with other neighborhood businesses.

Don't let the cashier's "you don't need a receipt, do you?" while waving the next person up to the counter deter you: you do need a receipt. Because when you get home, do the math on your items, and find you were overcharged a full SEVENTEEN DOLLARS, you're gonna wish you had that paper trail.

Come here for the best deli sandwiches! They are delicious and all the Ingredients are fresh and high quality. The meats they use are top notch and the sandwiches themselves are very filling. My only complaint is that I've had a couple orders that weren't made the same as the online description. For example, got jalapeños on one sandwich that said it would be pepperoncinis. And they have ran out of deli rolls before only offering sandwich bread which wasn't represented online. Huge bummer! I will definitely frequent Le Beau whenever I want a bomb deli sub. The market itself looks really clean and organized as well. If I was local to the area I can imagine I would be a frequent shopper

Had the "It's Salmon, Son" and I like everything about it! We just ordered for to go and so I didn't really see the store itself. The sandwiches we got were packed really good and the fries that came with it was fresh. Weird but I liked their ketchup a lot. It's Salmon, Son. If you like Salmon and avocados all in one sandwich... this is a must try. 5/5

Love this wonderful little market. It is the unique specialty stores like this that add so much to the neighborhood and the city. They have an excellent selection for food and produce, their deli food is excellent and customer service is great too. Love to stop in here any time we can.

Love everything this market stands for as well as the quality variety they offer. Being it was my first visit I was exploring my way around, probably looking like a shoplifter lol but I received a warm welcome during checkout and was given a repeat customer card for my next sandwich. Which their salmon sandwich is Le bomb so thank you Dennis!

Cute little market, well stocked and fresh. The sandwiches were delicious and I even found some tajin chicharrones that I've been looking for everywhere and couldn't find anywhere! Was very excited about those. Love the wide selection of drinks.

"He broke the mold when he made me, dear. He made me very special." - Mrs. Doubtfire Le Beau Market was my Market when I lived on Upper Nob Hill. The location all the way up on the hill of Leavenworth kept the vagrants away which probably help kept prices fair for paying customers. You can easily access it via Muni bus (line 27 & 1) or it's within walking distance from the California Cable Car too. Once you arrive you can't miss it with wall of surrealism art. Holiday window art too, from Charlie Brown & Lucy to Mickey & Mini! Le Beau Market a neighborhood spot where you can easily develop a sitcom around. From the butcher, to the artsy clerk with a dozen piercings, to the MILFS that come in to buy their extra extra Virgin olive oil... with hips so wide. Yea, like right?! Hey, I loved coming here when I lived a block away. Le Beau Market not only carries your grocery store list, and organic apples cravings, but also they have one amazing deli too! Come during lunch or dinner and walk away with an amazing meal! Oh geez... now I'm craving their fried chicken & burgers! Yum! All in all, I offer zero complaints on Le Beau Market! A clean, well lit, welcoming corner grocery store one could easily fit into a Seinfeld episode. But hey, this is San Francisco, so let's hit for the fences and go with Mrs. Doubtfire holding a bag of groceries in one big hand, and a bouquet of flowers in the other! "All my love to you poppet, you're going to be alright... bye, bye." - Mrs. Doubtfire

I was pleasantly surprised and delighted by this cute neighborhood gem. During the shelter-in-place, I was cooking more often and a hard time finding some baking ingredients and niche spices - xantham gum, anyone? Canadian bacon? Funny enough, I discovered this place from Instacart as they have an online catalog of what's in stock in your local stores. It's a small store but dense in variety and the staff are very on top of keeping everything restocked. All the produce and foods look super fresh. They even carry McConnell's ice cream and Acme Bread. There seems to be a focus on sourcing local bay area products. There are even signs about if you are sick, you can email and there's a volunteer program to deliver your groceries for you. It's very heartwarming in these trying times. Everyone in the store - customers and employees - are extremely nice and courteous, trying their best to keep their 6 feet distance and polite.

5/5. This place is great - sandwiches, coffee, deli, pastry. Everyone is super nice and welcoming; great place. I've lived by here for 3 years and couldn't ask for a better corner store

Cute neighborhood market gem with a cozy interior, friendly employees, and great sandwiches! My partner and I got the Turkey Butta (yummm that generous avocado, apple butter, and turkey+bacon combo on a Dutch crunch) and the Flagship (roast beef, pesto, pepperoncini). Sooooo good to enjoy on a sunny day at nearby Lafayette Park. Wish I lived closer!

An amazing grocery and deli! One of the best sandwiches is the Flagship, a roast beef wonder. I order it "hollowed out", with some of the bead removed so it's lighter and crunchy. The online order process works seamlessly, the sandwich is ready to go when I get there. Fantastic wine selection, especially for a smaller neighborhood grocery. The staff couldn't be nicer, and the owner is a gem. Wish I had a grocery like this in my neighborhood!

I have been shopping at Le Beau for over a decade and have lived in the area for just as long. This place is a total Nob Hill neighborhood staple and being a regular customer makes you feel like you're a part of their family. It's the perfect cross between a big grocery store and a corner store, and compared to similar stores in SF the prices are beyond fair.

I feel fortunate to have a market like Le Beau so close to home! They carry a surprisingly large selection of items for the size of the store. During quarantine they went above and beyond to make shopping as safe as possible. Prices compare to most SF stores but can't beat the convenience.

I am in love with this place. It has everything you could ever need, great quality, and a fair price. Deli & ready to go food pops off. This neighborhood would be lost with out Le Beau.

This place is great for vegans. They offer allot of higher end products that are hard to find in the city. They don't offer a whole lot of garbage i.e Doritos and off brand ice creams. I'm saying 4 stars because I don't care for their deli. But I buy all my veggies here because their somewhere around 90 percent local and 97 percent organic. This place isn't that great if you are really tight on a budget, but it's amazing if you know how to plan for a healthy and affordable meal. Recommendations: - Bulk Food section - veggies and fresh produce - bread is delivered every morning but goes quick - Allot of their specialty vegan friendly items are delicious, but they can get expensive and probably shouldn't be eaten daily. Stick to the veggies, yams, legumes... etc. - Cosmetic department (lotions, toothpaste, natural detergents that are hard to find) - allot of local companies bargain with the owner to get their products here so you can always find something new with a great price. Once I got this jar of locally made Honey for $4! Ps. This place is wayyyyy better than Trader Joe's. It's more trust worthy as far as products go. Plus no lines and almost everything here is local.

It has been years that I have been going and should have done a review before tonight. This is by far my go to place for all my grocery needs. Deli is great, fresh meats and fish are amazing, produce is great. they will even get you what you need if they don't carry it. They have fresh prepared meals as well as packaged items. I would rather go here then Whole Foods, Safeway or Trader Joe's. Order turkey sandwich or buy packaged pesto meal. Perfect.

I moved to Nob Hill a little over a year ago, and this place is the absolute gem of the neighborhood. My friends and I have had breakfast, lunch, and dinner here from the deli and pretty much everything on it is amazing. My go to is easily the Reuben. The employees are also great here. They're always cheerful and actually seem to be enjoying themselves there. The produce is always good, and the fridges are always stocked with great stuff. I could go on and on, or you can just do yourself a favor and visit the best neighborhood market I've ever lived next to.

I freaking love this neighborhood market!! It's kind of pricey for some items but I'm OK with it- because it's locally owned and you can tell how much effort they put into their assortment. The produce is extremely well curated for such a small neighborhood market! All local and organic- what more can you ask for? Sandwiches are bomb. Great alcohol selection for liquor, beer and wine. Friendly employees. I would shop more at Rainbow if I lived closer to there and I am completely over Instacart- this place has saved my grocery shopping experience in SF!

Is this Nob Hill's best kept secret? We pondered this question while sitting outside on a crisp, sunny SF morning. Me, eagerly digging into my breakfast box with french toast, scrambled eggs, bacon, rosemary potatoes and him, enjoying his overstuffed breakfast burrito. (chorizo is so good!) For a neighborhood that's lacking on breakfast options, Le Beau saves the day. You can also get their famous sandwiches and shop for quality foodstuff that you can find at Whole Foods for a fraction of the cost. Easy like Sunday morning and that's just how I want it.

Le Beau Market is my favorite neighborhood corner store. It's been a Nob Hill staple like forever. When I need a single item because it's needed to complete a recipe or someone in the family needs a little fresh fruit, I'll swing by Le Beau for it. There aren't huge checkout lines like at the big name supermarkets. This is a small, family business. I like supporting them. Even on the July 4th holiday, they were open during the day. I picked up more than I usually do. They have premium produce and bins with trail mix, dried fruit and grains. At the full-service deli, I got some freshly sliced sandwich fixings and prepared salads. The deli guy was so polite and after I finished my order and he passed the items to me, he wished me a "Happy 4th of July!". Same thing happened after I paid the cashier. Funny how I notice this courtesy after years of missing it when shopping at well-known retailers. If I could, I'd shop at Le Beau all the time except they are pricier than big chain grocers. But I can still swing by and enjoy a fresh deli sandwich or get that missing one off item. The store's motto is 'People in the know shop at Le Beau'. Enough said.

Rainbow Grocers, Whole Foods, TJ's and even Berkeley Bowl are among some of the specialty stores I go to do my shopping. I live close to Nob Hill and there is a 24-hour Cala Foods. But I'll never shop there, because I'm anti-corporate and I hate the atmosphere of that jagged place. If I can't make it to any of those stores, I go to Le Beau's Market to get my quick needs. The store has just everything I need that I can find at some of my favorite stores. The store even carries Meyer's detergent and other earth-friendly cleaning products. If I'm in the mood for an Acme Baguette and Brie or any local-made products, they even have them too. Some of the items are slightly higher than most stores, but you pay just as much on gas, parking, or public transportation(s). Credit cards and Debit Card are accepted with a minimum $10.00 purchase.

As others have mentioned, this is a wonderful neighborhood grocery store. You can find fresh produce in addition to interesting specialty items. I can get all the food I need from Le Beau's! Some goods I've recently bought and loved: wildflower honey sausages, whole Mary's chicken, heirloom tomatoes, Green & Black's 85% Dark organic chocolate, matcha powder (which I mix with the Califia vanilla almond milk for a delicious and easy drink). My brother likes the Caia brown butter cookies. A few months ago, they had a huge barrel of tasty blueberries that they sold by the scoop... so I bought many scoops. A new and special treat: they started making honey in-house -- actually, it's more like "on-the-house" because they keep their bees on the roof! I tried the honey today and it's delicious. My family originally said I could take home the jar of Le Beau's rooftop honey, but after tasting it they decided they wanted it for themselves (?!?!). I'm a 5th generation San Franciscan and this place really speaks to my heart. It's a neighborhood institution run by great people and staffed by many locals. Two thumbs up. Will be back... tomorrow, probably.

I ordered a ham and Swiss from the deli and when I got home I found lots of bread, very little ham and no Swiss. The place wasn't that busy so I guess there are better things to think about instead of your customers order. Weak

The owner, Joseph, was just on NPR (kqed Forum) today (4/16/20). He called in to talk about the groceries coming into his store. He was clear and articulate about bottle necks in the distribution of food during the Covid 19 pandemic. He also talked about the migrants who are picking our produce and how they need to be protected. When asked about his workers, he said that keeping them safe is his number one priority. He added that if he can get through this without one of then being infected, the operation of his store will be a success. Indeed if you go to Le Beau, you will see that he and his son have implemented extraordinary measures to keep his employees safe. I've known Joseph for 30 years going in and out of his grocery store. He is a cool guy, afable and warm - a rare individual who actual is who he appears to be.

Solidly delicious sandwiches + the market has a great selection of produce, drinks & wine, snacks, frozen food and more. They even have a grill selection with burgers and more but I've never tried it. My favorite sandwich here is the turkey butta, the apple butter is SOOOO good. Come here and try the sandwiches out if you live in the Nob.

Review is for take out, only. Ordered a cold cheese and veggie sandwich (cheese, roasted red peppers, lettuce, tomato, onions, pickles, pepperocinis, cucumbers, avocado on wheat roll) from Postmates. First of all, this thing was gigantic. Like, I could have punched someone with it and put them down for a minute. Also, delicious. Probably the fault of the ordering system, but couldn't add any condiments. Threw some Dijon mustard on bad boy and everything was golden. Got through half before throwing in the white napkin. May be hungry enough to finish it tomorrow.

Favorite little spot to hit for anything - they have it all! The best produce as well (go for the strawberries or cherries when they're in stock!) Nicest staff!

Today I had a "Turkey Buddha" sandwich delivered via Postmates and I was very disappointed. First of all, the sandwich was NOT made on Dutch crunch as advertised and I didn't like the bread it came with. whatever spread was on the sandwich made the bread completely soggy and all of the strips of bacon were all fat and no meat!!! With tax, delivery and tip $20.00 down the toilet. Never ordering from this place again.

My dog and I both loved this store in the neighborhood store. The selection is always great, and the good is always fresh - I love their flowers selection as well. The staff is wonderful and my dog would not pass the store even on a walk without stopping to say hello.