Little Original Joe's

Pizza restaurant · West Portal

Little Original Joe's

Pizza restaurant · West Portal

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393 W Portal Ave, San Francisco, CA 94127

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Nestled in West Portal, Little Original Joe's charms with its cozy market vibe and serves up specialty pizzas, pastas, and high-quality Italian goodies for a perfect grab-and-go meal.  

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393 W Portal Ave, San Francisco, CA 94127 Get directions

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$10–20 · Menu

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393 W Portal Ave, San Francisco, CA 94127 Get directions

+1 415 759 1155
littleoriginaljoes.com
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$10–20 · Menu

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Little Original Joe’s - Review - West Portal - San Francisco - The Infatuation

"Unlike the splashy, see-and-be-seen Little Original Joe’s in the Marina, the West Portal outpost is more straightforward—it’s takeout-only with just a few sidewalk seats. The menu covers the same crowd-pleasing Italian staples like crispy-edged pizzas, rotisserie chicken salads, and spicy vodka rigatoni. Our favorite dish is the salty-sweet chicken parmigiano with a thin layer of prosciutto that arrives in a to-go box looking like a lone island in a vodka sauce ocean. There’s also a market inside if you need to stock up on fancy hot sauces or fresh bread while you wait. photo credit: Julia Chen" - Julia Chen

https://www.theinfatuation.com/san-francisco/reviews/little-original-joes-west-portal
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Restaurateur Behind San Francisco’s Copra and Ettan in Palo Alto Plans New Restaurant at Stanford’s Middle Park - Eater SF

"Little Original Joe’s is a restaurant that will feature Zanze’s Cheesecakes." - Lauren Saria

https://sf.eater.com/2023/3/15/23641467/eylan-ayesha-thapar-new-restaurant-menlo-park
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"Sibling business to red sauce hit Original Joe’s, Little Original Joe’s is a to-go counter and food market focused on “pizza, pasta, and parmigiana.” This is the spot to run into when work is over and the fridge is empty, or when friends are popping by for a casual meal. Rotisserie chicken, trays of lasagna, pizza, crunchy salads, and generous tubs of pasta sauce fill the space, plus wine and condiments. We love Little Original Joe’s for the sheer convenience and excellent selection of prepared foods and top-of-the-line pantry items that make great gifts. Images courtesy of Emma Morris. "

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The Bay Area’s Most Exciting Restaurant Openings - Eater SF

"Little Original Joe’s, a pizza-and-pasta-focused spin-off of North Beach and Westlake’s iconic Original Joe’s restaurants, is open in West Portal." - Eve Batey

https://sf.eater.com/2020/8/31/21408896/fall-winter-restaurant-bar-openings-takeout-delivery-san-francisco-2020
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Original Joe’s is Opening a Pizzeria Spinoff, Little Joe’s, in West Portal, SF - Eater SF

"The Duggan siblings will open a new casual, neighborhood restaurant to be called Little Joe’s Pizza, Pasta, Parmigiana at the former Paradise Pizza location at 393 West Portal Avenue. An opening timeline for the new Little Joe’s isn’t clear." - Caleb Pershan

https://sf.eater.com/2019/8/14/20805871/original-joes-sf-pizzeria-little-joes-west-portal
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Google
I ordered a cheese pizza to-go. The staff was very friendly, and the service was great. The pizza cost $23 and was ready in about 25 minutes. The dough was excellent, especially the crust — crispy and well-baked. However, the pizza sauce was extremely salty, which made it hard to enjoy the overall flavor.

Iaya H

Google
I can't believe it's taking me awhile to go in here! I loved the selection of specialty foods to buy, including having some tomato sauces that I love from the brand mutti! I ordered the salad, and my friend got the "rib-eye Philly". The salad was beautiful and massive! I shared some of the salad with my friend that day and I still had almost two leftover servings for another day. I got to try my friend's Philly and boy was it tasty. The pizzas looked and smelled amazing I will definitely be coming back for one of those slices or maybe I'll just order a whole one, it looks so good!

Brian Osweiler

Google
We stopped in for a late lunch and were very happy we did. We loved every part (save the ordering process which was friendly, but feels a little clumsy) of this place, especially the food. Once ordered, the process was pretty simple. It was a nice day, so only having outside seating wasn’t a problem at all, but I can see where it can vary by the day. We had the Italian sub and the roasted vegetable panini and the spicy rigatoni. I tried each option and loved them all. I wish we had room to try the pizza, but we’ll do that next time. This was an easy 5 stars and we will definitely be back soon!

Matt B

Google
Small Italian grocery store with a pizza oven and kitchen, that makes a delicious Chicken Parmesan Sandwich with a quality chicken cutlet and served on some great bread.

James Gomez

Google
Top tier Italian food! We normally go to Original Joes in Westlake, Daly City but this take out location is just as good. We ordered the spicy vodka rigatoni alongside the beef and spinach ravioli with a side of garlic knots. Everything is delicious and served fast

Joanna Bedolla

Google
I was very disappointed with my recent visit to this restaurant. The garlic knots I ordered were served cold, which set a poor tone for the rest of the meal. Additionally, no utensils were provided with my pasta, making it difficult to enjoy my food. When I asked to use the restroom, I was informed it was out of order — an inconvenience that further detracted from the experience. Overall, the lack of attention to basic customer needs left a lot to be desired.

V T

Google
My partner and I visited the place around 8 pm. I will say parking is definitely not good around there. That and there is only outside sitting. It was quite cold and we didn't last too long. Otherwise, the food is definitely 10/10. I had the vodka sauce, garlic knots, my partner Joe's House ravioli, Rotisserie chicken, and bbq chicken wings. Definitely will visit again. Although, we are going to wait when it is warmer. The lights on the trees and the ambiance are definitely worth it!

Phyllis M Camp

Google
Vegetarian pizza slice was extraordinary. It was by far the best pizza in the SF area and I've tried many places. Love the products that are for sale Italian oils, sauces, desserts , gifts , pastas, etc. Great restaurant to buy your gifts throughout the year .
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Vivek K.

Yelp
Okay so I found the trick for how I like my pasta. Ask for it al dente. You will thank me, but this makes the pasta a solid 5/5 and the best spicy rigatoni vodka you will get in the city! Also got the following: 4.5/5 Cheese slice was really solid, the crust was what made it. Though there are other places that can do it better, the cheese could have been meltier but I enjoyed it! 5/5 Eggplant Parm was the vegetarian slice of the day, and it did taste like it! They did a great job with the creation and I think it speaks to their other pizzas as well. I would highly recommend the food options here. It's obviously easier to do takeout because they don't have much seating outside. It's more of a market than a restaurant, but on a nice day it's great to eat the food right there when it's fresh!
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Romi M.

Yelp
Yummy pizza by the slice, fancy pantry items, and pre-made foods! It was fun to look around and sit outside. Some of the products looked expensive but they look worth it! We got the veggie and Saturdays slice of the day. The peppers on the veggie were very tasty. Also great tin fish selection!
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Areeta W.

Yelp
This review is specifically for Zanze's Cheesecake! They truly deserve being known as SF's cheesecake because I could eat the whole cake myself! The cake is so soft & fluffy; worth making the drive over to get this! May this family recipe continue forever.
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Eric D.

Yelp
Had a pizza-by-the-slice here: Meat option (sausage, pepperoni, etc). It was meh. Lots of "flop" and not all that great. Pizza My Heart would have been better. Maybe I got unlucky or the pizza by the slice is not as high quality? On the other hand, the grocery items here looked amazing, with lots of neat options - hot honey flavors, boutique canned items, salsas, etc. Nice place in general
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Julia P.

Yelp
Little original joes is such a classic now. Excited for them to open up more seating, but as of now it's just takeout. My go to is the spicy rigatoni, amazing as always. This time we also got the tri color pizza with sweet sausage instead of the spicy one. That was pretty good, just a little too sauce-y but overall 8/10!
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Colette J.

Yelp
I stopped in on a saturday around noon for lunch. it wasn't crowded and they had my order ready in less than 10 minutes. I ordered a slice of cheese pizza to go and a chicken caesar salad wrap, that came with housemade potato chips. The chips were crunchy, thin, and lightly salted. For $3 you get a pretty big slice of pizza. The crust is crispy but not too hard and the pizza isn't super greasy either. It was a nice thin slice. They also have a bakery so I picked up 2 of their sourdough baguettes. Note, their bakery is not open on sundays. I don't live in the area but I'd gladly make my way over here on the weekend just to browse their selection of olive oils, cooking and baking spices and spreads, and their housemade focaccia breads. This is a cute, Italian bakery, marketplace, and restaurant in west portal. it's a few blocks away from stern grove and this location is easily accessible through public transit, there's also an abundance of street parking available. They're located on the corner and have outdoor seating available. The customer service is always great too!
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Lianne C.

Yelp
Finally had the chance to try the chicken caesar wrap! It's a solid salad, the croutons are amazing, portion is great. The wrap comes with housemade potato chips that are crispy, but tender. The pickles and picked onion are a great addition and having the extra dressing included is such a plus! My only thing is that the wrap isn't tightly wrapped so salad pieces do go flying around and out of your hands haha When I get the chance, I think I would try the pizza, which I have seen people getting for a quick meal. The pizza also looks very delish. LOJ is a cute corner store with a small curated grocery section, good menu selection and outdoor seating. Parking can be tight on busier days but overall wished I lived closer to enjoy the ambiance of it all! Everyone is very nice and serve is good and quick :)
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Sally Y.

Yelp
A longstanding gem in the West Portal neighborhood for grab-and-go authentic Italian fare, Little Original Joe's is a lively corner shop to stop in for deli, pizza, pasta and even soft serve. Many order on their website then come and pick-up. Otherwise, order at the cashier and the friendly staff will bag your goodies when ready. We ordered a slice of pizza, spicy vodka pasta, and a chicken parm sandwich. The latter was more carbs than protein, but their pizzas and pasta are da bomb! Few Al fresco tables outside, don't expect to find a seat, especially on weekends.
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Connie W.

Yelp
Came for Zanze Cheesecake, stayed for pizza and soft serve. Honestly, it was difficult to buy Zanze's Cheesecake back when they were in business because they would often sell out and holidays would be only pre orders. But now, it is so much easier to pick up from a store. And it tasted the same! So happy this dessert lives on. While we were there, we got a Slice of the Day pizza - a delicious combo mix with meats and veggies. Thin crust with a chewy edge. I enjoyed it alot. The dutch chocolate soft serve was just OK, not creamy enough for me.
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Amy T.

Yelp
Cute restaurant in a gorgeous neighborhood. Outdoor seating surrounded by beautiful plants. When you walk in, place your order at the counter on the left. There's a second register on right for store items. We ordered a slice of pepperoni and two slices of the specialty slice of the day, Ultimate Paradise. Light and airy crust. Great ingredients. Picked up some items for a friend from the store. They have reasonably priced wines and olive oils. Cherry and berry almonds and some biscotti. I'd come to this place every day if I lived nearby
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Wolf H.

Yelp
I used to get delivery from Westlake Original Joe's, but now that seems to not be an option. So "Little" Original Joe's is it. I'll keep this short, I used to get spaghetti and meatballs every time. It was really good. I used to get a fork, napkin, and some fresh bread. Not anymore. Jut the spaghetti now. And that would be fine if it was good. It wasn't. None of the great flavor I used to get. And so salty I could barely eat it. Bleh.
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Christina L.

Yelp
A grocery store with a lot of staple Italian items and a to go order Italian food such as pizzas and pastas. Somewhat difficult to eat there since there is only 4 tables outside, so best is to go option. Ordered the Californian pizza ($32) vodka pasta ($22), quite pricey for to takeout pasta in my opinion. Not just pricey, but my rigatoni noodles were overcooked. The pizza was delicious though and large family style pizza. Great dough stretch and each bite was filled with toppings. Found Zanze's cheesecake (now CLOSED since the owner retired, but cheesecake store that was a few blocks away on Ocean Ave) which was super awesome, able to have a staple during holidays or any day!
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Lynn N.

Yelp
I came here for dinner with my friends, and I love how cozy, aesthetic, and warm this place is! Little Original Joe's is a little market cornerstore that also sells Italian food! We sat at a little table outside and a server came by with water and checked on our pizza order before we brought it out. We got their PB&A pizza, and it was so different than what I'm used to, but I like it a lot! The crust was so light and not crispy. It's an airy crust that they bake first and add the toppings later. So our prosciutto was not crispy, but I think that tender bite with the airy crust pair well together. The burrata was so soft and delicious, and the arugula ties it all together. One of the best pizzas I have ever had! I will definitely come back!
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Onigiri A.

Yelp
I didn't realize this place was not a restaurant. I went in expecting a restaurant but it is a takeout only place with a really nice market. We didn't eat there so I can't rate the food but wanted to let others know that it's not a sit down full service restaurant.
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Michael C.

Yelp
I came here recently on a Sunday for lunch. Place is pretty packed, but line moves quickly and food comes out pretty fast. There's a decent amount of seating outside, but given the amount of people there, I just got lucky, and I don't think you should expect to eat there unless you're ready to wait a bit. I got a slice of pizza as well as half a rotisserie. The pizza was great. Super nice crisp on the bottom, quite flavorful, not overly salted. It's not 100% my style; the crust is a bit doughier than I would have liked, but still enjoyed it. The rotisserie was also good. Chicken was juicy, but I don't think it was fully marinated through as the interior was quite plain. Luckily, you get a few sauces with it, and I would 100% recommend you to get the green sauce. Super delicious. The honey mustard was a bit weird and didn't quite go with the chicken. Definitely will be back if in the area!
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Michael Y.

Yelp
This was the best slice of pizza I ever had - then bam! I folded in half New York style - Mission Accomplished. The flavor packed a punch too - wham! Every bite was tasty and distinct. The crust was just as good and definitely not to go to waste! I forgot I even had the rest of the pizza to go - large pieces of sausage, lots of broccolini, parmesan already included (The Italian Job)! So good.
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Derek T.

Yelp
This is probably my go to pizza spot in the city. What makes their pizza special is their crust. Their pizza has a crunchy cheese crust that's also nice and airy. What's awesome is that they sell slices during lunch for $4 only from 11am-4pm everyday. They change the meat and veggies specialty sliced daily. My favorite speciality pizza here is the California Dreamin'. It's a BBQ chicken pizza with onions and pickled jalapeños. The bbq sauce is sweet and tangy without it being overpowering. My family's favorite is the Ultimate Paradise, which is basically their specialty pizza. Like others have stated in their reviews, their pizza does get soggy. When I order a whole pizza, I bring my pizza home immediately and have to air fry each slice. If you don't have an airfryer I can see why you would be disappointed. They also became stingy with their red chili flakes/parmesan cheese. They went from small containers to packets now. I received one packet of each for a whole large pizza... When I asked for more, the worker gave me one more of each (with a small attitude). Also their ranch is $2 and it tastes like straight sour cream...
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Melissa S.

Yelp
I came to check out Little Original Joe's pretty recently on a late evening .The front of the restaurant is very pretty with yellow lights and greenery and it is very clean and quaint inside . Upon arriving , we were told that only outdoor seating is offered and everything must be ordered to go . We sat at a table out front to wait for our pizza to be ready . We ordered a 16inch half garden Marg and half PB&A. When we went to pick up and eat at the tables in front , we were given paper plates and red pepper and Parmesan. The hostess Claire was very friendly and helpful with getting the things we asked for when going up to the counter. It is not a typical restaurant experience with a waiter or waitress . The quality of the ingredients was good but the bottom of the pizza was somewhat weak / soggy ish and all my veggie toppings and cheese kept falling off . It actually tasted much better as leftovers after being refrigerated. For the price point (over 40 dollars for a pizza ) we were not particularly impressed . Overall 3 stars for the quality ingredients, beauty of the restaurant and thoughtful details (pizza box) and the sweet hostess.
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Winston L.

Yelp
I first heard of LOJ's after seeing their Marina location open from social media. I did not expect the West Portal location to be a mini-market and not an actual sit down restaurant. However, I enjoyed checking out what products they carried and was intrigued by their selection. For lunch, they do sell pizza slices and I opted for the special of the day. On that day it was a sausage and pepper slice. For its price ($4) I think this is one of the better spots for slices in SF. The quality of the ingredients is unmatched and they provided a generous amount of toppings.
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grace f.

Yelp
Super friendly, such a cute store. We just got there soft serve and garlic knots. Fresh and yummy bread. Kids loved the ice cream. Definitely would come back. They also have frozen items to reheat at home. Will try this Alfredo sauce next time!
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Stacie N.

Yelp
Amazing market to buy foods to take home and cook or the salads are amazing and huge. The takeout is delicious and hot and ready to eat. I have had the pizza and spaghetti and meatballs totally worth the price and great high quality food
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Jess W.

Yelp
I've been here a couple times. The pizza, not a fan favorite. My issue is the recent tipping culture. And I think this has to be the worst one I've encountered. I went to Little Original Joes Shop on West Portal after my massage, on my way to the car. I wanted some chocolate covered raisins off the metal display rack. No one said hi to me or anything. I actually had to wait to check out because the SA didn't see me for a few moments, is it because I'm not tall (5'2") and she can't see over the vast items on their counter? . She seemed busy so I just stood by the counter. Anyways, they already PRE SELECTED 18% tip!!! I was just gonna sign my name and not select tip because honestly does one deserve tip for me purchasing an item off the shelf? But I was wondering why it was already blue @18%(!!!!!) So I made adjustments I thought fit the situation.
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Geneva W.

Yelp
Never a dull meal here great selections food is always good needed a table for 6 no issues sat down right away SCORE ordered the ravioli oh so good. Oh and the bread and butter bring it on. Love the bread so good. Butter little to hrs to spread so keep that knife ready to spread that butter on that bread Service was great Parking lot in front was full but they do have another side parking lot which was where we parked. Until we meet again my pasta house
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Dana S.

Yelp
What a cute little spot. This place has a lot going on. There's food, wine, groceries, and even some novelty stuff. This review is based SOLELY on the pizza and the service. Both were truly exceptional. I love pizza. Like really love. Like love love LOOOOOVE pizza. This place does it right. The crust, oh my goshness, THE CRUST!! Mmmmmmmm. This place just made my top five and that's not easy to do. Unfortunately our 2 pizzas were both eaten so fast I couldn't get a picture.
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Kosmo Z.

Yelp
The customer service was excellent, but the slice of cheese pizza I got was a bit salty. They had such an adorable selection of Valentine's Day goodies when I visited. I might return to give it another shot someday.
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Elena N.

Yelp
Date: Friday, March 29th, 2024 Time: around 9:45pm What: Zanze's Cheesecake Plain 8" ($34) After dinner, a friend of mine wanted to grab a cheesecake. I'd never been to LIttle Original Joe's so I decided to tag along. I honestly had no idea it was a small specialty grocery store with some hot food items like pizza, etc. (I thought it was a resto. Lol!) I wasn't going to get a cheesecake at first, but my friend talked me into it. Since it's frozen, he said I'd have time to finish it. I cut off a slice when it was frozen and let it thaw. The cheesecake is soft and fluffy which I like, but I'm not a huge fan if the topping. It's too crumbly and powdery. I needed more texture to contrast the lightness of what is normally the filling. When paying, my friend tipped 15%. I think on accident since he didn't even remember tipping. Not sure why there's even a tip option when all we did was purchase three cheesecakes. It'd be like whole foods having a tip option when you check out. Partly our fault for not paying attention, but I think situations like this are perpetuating the discourse re tipping culture. But I'm getting sidetracked. A cute small specialty grocery store to grab all things Joe or Zanze's. If you don't intend on tipping, make sure to pay attention to that screen as it defaults to 15%.
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Mark L.

Yelp
While in SF, we went here for their famous cheesecake. It is a recipe that was sold to them I believe. Very trendy little shop with some delicious locally produced food. Back to the cheesecake. While the taste is truly delicious, I was a little shocked at the price. If you don't mind a premium price for a premium cheesecake, go for it. Light, airy and not overly sweet. Great if you're in SF and looking to splurge.
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Charles L.

Yelp
Five stars to Little Original Joe's in West Portal for bringing back Zanze's cheesecakes! It's so light and fluffy.
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Makayla S.

Yelp
The Chicken Caesar wrap is my all time favorite from Little Original Joes. It's consistently delicious. The chips that come on the side give the wrap an extra crunch. Also the side of pickles are perfection. One of my favorite spots to order delivery from on the weekends.

Frank B.

Yelp
I will keep leaving reviews until somebody from the restaurant or Uber eats reaches out and fixes things. I ordered a pizza last week and it was delivered on time by Uber eats. When I got up to my hotel room, I opened the box only to find that it was a completely different pizza that I had ordered. It had items that I will not and cannot eat. It couldn't have been more different. I had basically ordered a pizza with a selection of meat with very little to no cheese and the pizza delivered was a ham and pineapple with extra cheese. On the box was the receipt showing exactly what I had ordered, but in the box was a completely different product. I contacted the Uber Eats driver and he did not pick up. I tried to contact the restaurant but they had closed. I contacted Uber Eats through their app and they said they would be in touch within 48 hours. Three days later, they reached out and said that they couldn't do anything because it had been past 48 hours. I've gone back-and-forth with Uber Eats and they refused to even discuss the situation with me. I've called the restaurant and the person that answers the phone does not want to even discuss it. I have pictures of the receipt and of the product that was delivered. It is very clear that they are different, completely different!
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Calla Y.

Yelp
for $16, this sandwich is a steal in sf. there was a plenty amount of prosciutto and buratta cheese. theres limited outdoor seating but its awesome on a sunny day. also acts as a grocery market with lots of items such as olive oil, plants, etc. the only con was that my friends sandwich came out significantly earlier and i had to follow up to then see my order made.
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Lisa Z.

Yelp
Couple years back I was pretty sad to hear that Zanze's Cheesecake was closing on Ocean. I've always gifted these to people but never actually tried it myself.. silly I know. I knew that Molly Stones started carrying the frozen ones but I didn't want to make the trip out just to find out they're none left in their fridge. But when Little Original Joe's announced that they started selling it, I felt like life had a purpose again. LOLLLLLL Anyways, it's a lot easier now to get your hands on these. I went on a weekday afternoon and there were plenty in the fridge in the back. $34 for an 8" (?) cheesecake. Need to be defrosted for 6-8hrs before eating as recommended. Can serve up to 8 people/slices. I don't think they take preorders. Available daily first come first serve. I recently learned that they have HOLIDAY FLAVORS NOW LIKE WUT??? I have to get my hands on some next time!
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Nancy M.

Yelp
I mean...yay, yum and deliciousness! Pizza's, Deli sandwiches, salads made to order and prepared ready to go Original Joe's variety of menu items and an Italian grocery select items. Perfect for a quick bite, no interior seating but a few outside sidewalk tables available. Friendly service, efficient and fast! Love it.
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Raquel C.

Yelp
The best caesar salad wrap in SF. For $15 the size of the wrap and the side portion of chips is great! If you want a side of dressing ($2+), which is pretty big is still a good deal. I always get full with just half of the wrap and force myself to finish the other half because it's too good!! I've come here way too many times just for the wrap lol. Service is nice here regardless if you order on the phone or in person. The outside area is nice. The inside is small but it's cute. Def recommend!:)

Samy A.

Yelp
Excellent customer service. Very delicious Pizza. Super clean place in a very cute little corner. The place a has very warm feeling when just simply standing inside.
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Amy Z.

Yelp
This place only does Togo, they do have a few seat outside. They are kinda like a fancy department store with a nice kitchen. Pasta tastes great! A bit pricy tho for Togo, maybe Italian food is overall expensive.
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Shivangi S.

Yelp
10/10!! As a group of vegetarians, we really enjoyed all of the food here. We ordered a few drinks to start off with and have to say unless you really like martinis, you can probably skip the LOJ pizza Martini. We thought it was SO strong that we had to let it go, but the spritz drinks are really yummy and not too sweet. For the food, we ordered Brushetta Pie Pizza, Fussilli Pesto, Garlic Knots, Spicy Rigatoni Vodka, Tricolore Pizza, and Zucchini Fries! For the apps, keep in mind the fries are A LOT but the garlic knots exceeded our expectations. They were delicious and I would rather get the knots next time. The Pizza was all good but the tricolore one was the best! Overall, the ambiance and food was a great experience and I would 100% go back. Just keep in mind, the wait time can be long especially on a friday night.
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Mary S.

Yelp
They only have outdoor seating which is fine when the weather is nice... The food was delicious, but I should have called it in and picked it up to go. The packaging was convenient for a to-go order so I should have just taken it home. This location is nothing like the other ones in the area with the same name.
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Priscilla L.

Yelp
Thank you for carrying the legend of the Zante cheesecake that is airy, light and fluffy. As the SF Chronicle wrote that Zanze's Cheesecake owner Sam Zanze, retired and had worked for about 40 years. He sold his beloved cheesecake business to the Duggan family behind longtime Italian restaurant Original Joe's. A tbeWest Portal location for about $34 for whole cake from the freezer section. Both the Zante family and the Original Joe's family of John and Elena Duggan all know each other as their families grew up together and worked together For Zante, he was always the owner and only one in that shop in Ocean Avenue just making that one item, a unique, European style, crustless and airy cheesecake where the white box comes with a taped circle plastic fish wire string to help cut the cheesecake you use to cut cheesecake because it's a fine delicate texture. In the old days, People would lined up outside his Ocean Avenue shop, patiently waiting for his cheesecakes. It's definitely worth to try it at least once because it's very unique and I never came across something similar never in cheese cake form. You can read the in-depth article online, just search Zante Cheesecake SF Chronicle. https://www.sfchronicle.com/food/restaurants/article/zanze-cheesecake-original-joes-17831845.php Sorry, this just one rare case I don't have a photo since I split this cake with a friend and I ate my portion up in happiness and then I realize I forgot to take photo of the box and my slice! It went inside my tummy! But this is one unique SF experience you will have! They do sell the slices at their Elena and Original Joe's location if you don't want to buy the $34 whole cake like I did. Having more than one slice was great!
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Stefan T.

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When Zanes Cheesecake baker/owner retired it left a big hole in the neighborhood. He was 90 years old - what can you do? Light and floffy - so light and floffy - they provide a piece of wire to cut it with. Yes, a one of a kind cheesecake you can't find just anywhere. Does what Little Joes provide stack up to the original store and charm - not 100% but its the best we can hope for. They have them in both the refrigerated and freezer section. The fresh ones were chocolate peppermint and the frozen ones were original. It was very hard to choose. The peppermint one came with a small layer of frosting and chocolate cookie crumbs and dark chocolate shavings topped it off. Its a very beautiful dessert. I think it also makes a great Christmas gift. Speaking of there are lots of small gifts to choose from in the mini market. Its all very cute and filled with holiday spirit. Outdoor seating and great for a small to go order. Maybe a slice of pizza. Decorated above with Christmas lights and green garland a very pleasant place to be. Street meter parking available - might be a bit difficult but the cheesecake is worth it.
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Catalina L.

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Cute corner shop with selection of goods plus fresh pizza! Order came out in about 15 minutes as we had a late dinner. Eggplant Parmizza was delicious and filling. Great recommendation of their most popular vegetarian pizza! Lightly fried eggplant was crunchy and acidity of the sauce and fresh cherry tomatoes was lovely. The crust is so airy and nice to eat. The actual pizza structure was a little too soft to hold up all the toppings (like cheese and tomatoes would slide off) but if you rolled it into itself and ate it still tasted great. The large pizza was nice and had 7 of the 10 slices. Friendly staff and you can buy drinks or dessert from the shop while you wait. A few outdoor metal tables available to sit at.
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Teddy S.

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Been wanting to check out this place for a while fortunately I had some work nearby so I stopped for lunch. They sell slices fresh everything you want from an Italian delicatessen minus the sandwiches.
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Katie L.

Yelp
I love Little Original Joe's! I order a large pizza for takeout about once a month to share with my family. The pizza is so good! I get build-your-own with sweet sausage, pepperoni, and spinach. I actually like it with no sauce! Ordering online is easy and the timing is pretty accurate. They text you when the food is ready. I'll also buy their pre-packaged ravioli and meat sauce to make at home.
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Alyssa W.

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Easily one of the best pizzas in San Francisco. Very efficient staff, cute location, love the little market inside
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Ziyan C.

Yelp
They only have about 7-8 small outdoor tables here. They were all full at 12:15pm on a Wednesday, but there's a lot of turnover and someone left within a few minutes. Cost: About $90 total for 1 salad, 1 pizza, 1 softserve, and 1 entire cheesecake. * Beet Salad - 3.5 stars Good mix of flavors, fresh greens, but a bit too much fennel. * Eggplant Pizza - 5 stars Wow this was amazing! Neither of us were honestly in the mood for pizza but this totally changed our minds. The crust had the most amazing fresh crunch, there is a bit of grit or something for extra texture in there, and who knew eggplant in pizza could be such a fantastic topping? They season it and cook it just right. They warn you the pizza takes 20 minutes, but it felt like it only took 10 to come out. * Swirl softserve with crumbles - 4 stars Great crumbles, I think they're toasted, just the right chewiness. * Zanze's pumpkin cheesecake - 3.5 stars I was so excited to hear this restaurant bought Zanze's recipe. The texture of the cheesecake is heavenly - like putting a cloud in your mouth. However, there was basically zero crust. It had completely melded into the cheese cake with no differentiation of texture. Also, if you're looking to buy a cheesecake and split it with your friend like we were, they cannot provide the tools to slice it. We were left to try to cut it in half with dinky little plasticware. I felt bad that my friend got a big mess of cheesecake.
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Natalia L.

Yelp
Wasn't going to post a review about this, but there is no way to email them via their website, and calling would just route me to a cashier. 5/5 pizza 4/5 customer experience (long wait) for food to go. Beautiful store concept, great specialty item selection. Staff is very nice 1/5 caesar wrap - found FULL parsley leaves in my "romaine" wrap, which deemed it inedible. Parsley leaves are not chewable lol and no mention of them on the menu. Very very confused how these got in there. 3/5 Baked ziti take & bake - delicious but baking instructions too vague. No idea how I am supposed to gauge the internal temperature for something meant to bake inside an oven without a specialty thermometer, or constantly opening the oven to take a temp. This took an hour and a half. Hopefully kitchen staff/manager reads this.
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Jason F.

Yelp
Probably my favorite to-go pizza slice in the city. Over the past couple years I've been here every day of the week to try out all the daily slices and I can say that there's no "bad" slice except for the chicken and bbq sauce one they serve (I believe on Sat). If you like bbq sauce and chicken on your pizzas, that may be your thing! Their individual slices come super warm and crispy, and it's affordable from $3.50-$4.50 a slice! Their whole pizzas are great, but since they're fresh out of the oven they lose that crisp bottom crust the individual to go slices give you. Instead the bottom becomes soggy and soft due to the heat generated from the pizza on the card board. Re-heat or toast the pizza and you're good. they used to serve their pizza with parmesan and red peppers in small plastic containers, but they've recently transitioned to the classic pizza joint ones in the paper bags. I definitely preferred the previous Parmesan they gave to their customers.
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Geminyna J.

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Joe's is a neighborhood gem - consistently exceptional service, excellent food, and that charming old world vibe. Highly Rec: * Garlic knots with marinara and Joe's housemade ravioli never miss; * Fettuccine + Grilled Shrimp; * The Ultimate Paradise is our go-to pizza loaded with house sauce, mozzarella, pepperoni, sweet Italian sausage, salami, mushroom, white onion, bell pepper. My favorite DIY off-menu cocktail: Grey Goose, St. Germaine elderflower, blood orange, and a lime twist on the rocks. 90-year old Sam Zanze sold his famous cheesecake business to Original Joe's, ecstatic that it lives on here. Save room for Zanze's - the best cheesecake in the Bay! Or get a whole one to go from the market.
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Cindy C.

Yelp
This is a very casual spot where you order at the cashier and find a place to eat outside, as there's no indoor seating due to the small market and kitchen inside. We ordered a build-your-own pizza, and I must say they are very generous with their anchovies. The anchovies pack a punch of saltiness, but overall, I really enjoyed the combination of marinara sauce, cheese, and crust. It was perfectly cooked, I'll probably skip the anchovies next time. We also tried Joe's meatball, which was tasty, though the sauce was lukewarm. I really enjoyed dipping the pizza crust with the meatball marinara sauce. Additionally, we got a side of Brussels sprouts, which were nothing special. I'll probably skip the Brussel sprout next time. It's a great spot to take your pup since there's outdoor seating, with fewer than 10 tables available. I would definitely come back to try more of the menu.