places like this are what makes San Francisco so great. totally unassuming from the street, but very clean and tons of seating options, both inside and out. Service was genuine and welcoming. My breakfast was 10/10 and wildly affordable. 100% compostable take out boxes/ramekins.Definitely will be backVegetarian options: lots of “build your own” options with veggies clearly listed.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Peter B.
Waited 20 minutes for my sub. Everyone kept being called but me. Turns out they never made it. The cooks deer in the headlights look didn't help my frustration. When it did come minutes later was disappointing to see. I ordered a meatball sub. Classic right? Nope it was more like chili than Italian meatballs. 4 separate pieces of bread did a miserable job of allowing the sub to be eaten without spilling entire contents, The oil grease) soaked the bread which made trying to eat the sandwich even more challenging.
Kevin Hudson
Amazing people and
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Henry Randall
Great burgers and sandwiches. Fast delivery.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tony's Pastrami, Tony's Hot Pastrami Sandwich, Die's Decadence, French Fries, Freddy's Fish & Chips, Willy Philly Cheese Steak
Poonam M.
This is such a great place to grab lunch. I work from home and usually eat leftovers but there are times when there is no leftovers and I like to walk over to AK subs. I usually get the Philly cheesesteak and it just warms the soul. The price for the subs here is great and this place has a lot of regulars that keep on coming because of the subs and prices. The Philly costs about 13 dollars and you can't find that kind of deal in the city. They also are on doordash if it's to far to walk. I will be going back and I recommend this place to everyone who is looking for good lunch deals.
Dante de la Pena
There were lots of negative reviews about it location and car break-ins. I go by there 3-4 times a week and never see any problems. Didn't have any probs when I went there. The sandwiches were awesome. I will go back.Parking: They only have 3-4 stalls on the premises, but there is street parking.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tony's Hot Pastrami Sandwich
Michelle T. M.
If at all, do it for the pastrami!!!!!! My gahhhhhh! My mouth is in flavor heaven and so simple but a burst of joy on the palate! I ordered Tony's hot pastrami on sweet French roll. Had it with mayo and spicy mustard and added pickles! When it arrived it was still warm, bread was soft on the inside with a light crunch on the outside. It was packed with flavor and packed with meat! It even had a cheese pull! I was so excited I forgot to take a picture. I ordered through Grubhub and it got here real quick. Next time I'll add some pepperocini or jalapeño for an added kick!
Wes W.
I had been a long-time customer of AK Subs going back close to 15 years. The owner who works the register recognizes me when I come in. On the last day I patronized AK Subs I had an hour for lunch and happened to be in the area. It was a weekday. There were a few customers inside but not the kind of crowd that they used to have before the pandemic. I ordered a pastrami sandwich which she called out to the sandwich maker who I had seen pretty much every time I had ever been there. He got a few other orders at the same time and evidently got swamped even though it was like 4 sandwiches total. I sat and waited an excessive amount of time, over 20 minutes, to the point where I thought about leaving. I went up and asked where my food was, and she told me it was coming. I waited longer. By then it had been about half an hour. Finally, my name was called. I went up to get my sandwich and it was the wrong sandwich with cold cuts instead of pastrami and not hot. I told her I got the wrong sandwich and she apologized. The sandwich maker gave me an angry look. I was about to leave but she told me no problem, they can rush out the correct order. I relented and said okay, I'll stay. Another 15 minutes went by and still my name was never called. I felt stupid that I had waited that long but by then I was very hungry. She asked the sandwich maker about it who again gave me angry look. He told her that he never started making it. I still had no food after 45 minutes. I couldn't have stayed any longer even if I had wanted to. I told her how I had wasted my whole hour, the entirety of the time I had to eat for the whole day. She refunded my money and offered me an apple as compensation. I felt like she should have offered me a free sandwich or something for wasting my whole lunch hour and leaving me hungry. I also didn't appreciate the hostile attitude. I had also previously seen her husband who works in the kitchen acting angrily on more than one occasion. Considering the service and hostility, I no longer recommend AK Subs.
Matthew C.
My favorite place in San Francisco. Their chili on Mondays is to die for. Outstanding sandwiches as well including a massive hot pastrami! My mouth is watering just thinking about what to have for lunch.
Alisa B.
Pretty good pastrami sandwiches! Found this spot on Doordash. I love that they don't skimp on the pickles and meat. The pastrami was good quality and well-seasoned; not too salty. The bread wasn't amazing though. I got Tony's Hot Pastrami on rye. It was difficult to bite since the bread was really tough. Overall, a decent pastrami - but not worth the hefty price. If I come back, I'd get the same sandwich on different bread.
I recommend this place, the food is very good, the sandwiches are delicious and very tasty, good price, quality and excellent service, the lady who served us was very attentive.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
angel cardona
Finally got to try this spot for the first time im just gonna say the philly cheese is ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ everything tastes so fresh and delicious. The great customer service makes everything wayyy better than it already is thank you
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Willy Philly Cheese Steak
Tashara
Fair priced above average sandwich spot. Been there four-times. I'd skip the fish and chips.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 5
osvaldo herrera
Best pastrami sandwich ever . Literally a whole in the wall type place but oh so delicious. Definitely a must visit again when I go back to sf.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tony's Hot Pastrami Sandwich
Tim T.
Great, fresh sandwiches. Been going to this place for at least 15 years. Great staff. Super friendly and efficient.
places like this are what makes San Francisco so great. totally unassuming from the street, but very clean and tons of seating options, both inside and out. Service was genuine and welcoming. My breakfast was 10/10 and wildly affordable. 100% compostable take out boxes/ramekins.Definitely will be backVegetarian options: lots of “build your own” options with veggies clearly listed.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Waited 20 minutes for my sub. Everyone kept being called but me. Turns out they never made it. The cooks deer in the headlights look didn't help my frustration. When it did come minutes later was disappointing to see. I ordered a meatball sub. Classic right? Nope it was more like chili than Italian meatballs. 4 separate pieces of bread did a miserable job of allowing the sub to be eaten without spilling entire contents, The oil grease) soaked the bread which made trying to eat the sandwich even more challenging.
Amazing people and
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great burgers and sandwiches. Fast delivery.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tony's Pastrami, Tony's Hot Pastrami Sandwich, Die's Decadence, French Fries, Freddy's Fish & Chips, Willy Philly Cheese Steak
This is such a great place to grab lunch. I work from home and usually eat leftovers but there are times when there is no leftovers and I like to walk over to AK subs. I usually get the Philly cheesesteak and it just warms the soul. The price for the subs here is great and this place has a lot of regulars that keep on coming because of the subs and prices. The Philly costs about 13 dollars and you can't find that kind of deal in the city. They also are on doordash if it's to far to walk. I will be going back and I recommend this place to everyone who is looking for good lunch deals.
There were lots of negative reviews about it location and car break-ins. I go by there 3-4 times a week and never see any problems. Didn't have any probs when I went there. The sandwiches were awesome. I will go back.Parking: They only have 3-4 stalls on the premises, but there is street parking.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tony's Hot Pastrami Sandwich
If at all, do it for the pastrami!!!!!! My gahhhhhh! My mouth is in flavor heaven and so simple but a burst of joy on the palate! I ordered Tony's hot pastrami on sweet French roll. Had it with mayo and spicy mustard and added pickles! When it arrived it was still warm, bread was soft on the inside with a light crunch on the outside. It was packed with flavor and packed with meat! It even had a cheese pull! I was so excited I forgot to take a picture. I ordered through Grubhub and it got here real quick. Next time I'll add some pepperocini or jalapeño for an added kick!
I had been a long-time customer of AK Subs going back close to 15 years. The owner who works the register recognizes me when I come in. On the last day I patronized AK Subs I had an hour for lunch and happened to be in the area. It was a weekday. There were a few customers inside but not the kind of crowd that they used to have before the pandemic. I ordered a pastrami sandwich which she called out to the sandwich maker who I had seen pretty much every time I had ever been there. He got a few other orders at the same time and evidently got swamped even though it was like 4 sandwiches total. I sat and waited an excessive amount of time, over 20 minutes, to the point where I thought about leaving. I went up and asked where my food was, and she told me it was coming. I waited longer. By then it had been about half an hour. Finally, my name was called. I went up to get my sandwich and it was the wrong sandwich with cold cuts instead of pastrami and not hot. I told her I got the wrong sandwich and she apologized. The sandwich maker gave me an angry look. I was about to leave but she told me no problem, they can rush out the correct order. I relented and said okay, I'll stay. Another 15 minutes went by and still my name was never called. I felt stupid that I had waited that long but by then I was very hungry. She asked the sandwich maker about it who again gave me angry look. He told her that he never started making it. I still had no food after 45 minutes. I couldn't have stayed any longer even if I had wanted to. I told her how I had wasted my whole hour, the entirety of the time I had to eat for the whole day. She refunded my money and offered me an apple as compensation. I felt like she should have offered me a free sandwich or something for wasting my whole lunch hour and leaving me hungry. I also didn't appreciate the hostile attitude. I had also previously seen her husband who works in the kitchen acting angrily on more than one occasion. Considering the service and hostility, I no longer recommend AK Subs.
My favorite place in San Francisco. Their chili on Mondays is to die for. Outstanding sandwiches as well including a massive hot pastrami! My mouth is watering just thinking about what to have for lunch.
Pretty good pastrami sandwiches! Found this spot on Doordash. I love that they don't skimp on the pickles and meat. The pastrami was good quality and well-seasoned; not too salty. The bread wasn't amazing though. I got Tony's Hot Pastrami on rye. It was difficult to bite since the bread was really tough. Overall, a decent pastrami - but not worth the hefty price. If I come back, I'd get the same sandwich on different bread.
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I recommend this place, the food is very good, the sandwiches are delicious and very tasty, good price, quality and excellent service, the lady who served us was very attentive.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Finally got to try this spot for the first time im just gonna say the philly cheese is ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ everything tastes so fresh and delicious. The great customer service makes everything wayyy better than it already is thank you
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Willy Philly Cheese Steak
Fair priced above average sandwich spot. Been there four-times. I'd skip the fish and chips.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 5
Best pastrami sandwich ever . Literally a whole in the wall type place but oh so delicious. Definitely a must visit again when I go back to sf.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tony's Hot Pastrami Sandwich
Great, fresh sandwiches. Been going to this place for at least 15 years. Great staff. Super friendly and efficient.