Lou's Cafe
Sandwich shop · Inner Richmond
5017 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94118
Highlights
Huge deli sandwiches, breakfast options, and classic twists
Huge deli sandwiches, breakfast options, and classic twists
"The big subs from Lou’s Cafe deserve their own national holiday. And while we probably won’t have time off to honor Turkey Cranberry Sandwich With A Generous Swath Of Garlic Aioli Day any time soon, we can still grab the actual sandwich from this family-run Richmond spot. For something this big and this good, $10.90 for one is a steal. They also have tons of other options, from hot pastrami brisket to meatballs covered in housemade marinara." - julia chen 1, lani conway, ricky rodriguez, patrick wong
"The big subs from Lou’s Cafe deserve their own national holiday. And while we probably won’t have time off to honor Tuna Melt With A Generous Swath Of Garlic Aioli Day any time soon, we'll settle for heading to this takeout spot in the Richmond weekly. For something this big and this delicious, $12.50 for one is a steal. They also have tons of other options, from an excellent turkey cranberry to meatballs doused in housemade marinara. Go dutch crunch, always." - julia chen 1, lani conway, patrick wong
"This beloved Richmond District sandwich shop is probably best known for its selection of huge, picnic-friendly deli sandwiches, making it a popular stop for folks headed out for a day at the beach. But breakfast sandwiches — like the corned beef hash sammie — also have a big cult following, in part because they’re such a carb lover’s delight: They all come topped with hash brown patties, as well as a smear of Lou’s “special sauce” for a little bit of a kick." - Dianne de Guzman
"Our ideal day is staring lovingly at a gigantic tuna melt from Lou’s Cafe (on a fluffy dutch crunch roll, obviously), and then inhaling the entire thing in less than three minutes. The same goes for the rest of the standard deli sandwiches this counter-service spot turns out, like the turkey cranberry on sourdough or the Roma’s Club stacked with bacon and avocado chunks. Get here to spice up a weekday lunch, and always level your sandwich up with the glorious creamy special house sauce and salty-spicy jalapeño spread. " - julia chen 1, lani conway, ricky rodriguez
"If you ask a resident of the Richmond neighborhood where to get a great sandwich, there’s a good chance they’ll point you to Lou’s. Though the shop operates four outposts in the city and one in San Carlos, this location wins points for its instantly recognizable orange and black exterior. Order a classic like the tuna melt or Italian special or go for one of the more off-the-wall options such as the Pomaikai, made with ham, pineapple, jalapeno rings, and teriyaki sauce." - Lauren Saria
