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Irving Subs
1298 12th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122, United States
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Review №1

No-frills sandwich shop with fast and friendly service and fair prices.I had a “Beat LA” (oh yeah Beat LA!) in a sourdough roll, which has turkey, roast beef and cheddar cheese (plus all the common ingredients). The sandwich has a good portion, I wouldn’t call it huge but it was tightly stuffed with lots of meat and veggies, and I definitely felt its weight in my hand. There isn’t a lot of sauce though, so taste wise it’s a bit dry and on the bland side. I even felt like the sourdough was the most tasty part.

Ka
Review №2

This is warrior sandwich good sandwich just for 10 it is small in my opinion. But prices are higher in Parnassus compare to downtown

Da
Review №3

Made my own sub on a wheat roll with roast beef and havarti. All the toppings w/ garlicky mayo and jalapeños. Holy sh*t dude… tasty and fresh!! HUGE sub, happy customer. Thanks for my delicious lunch!!! I will be back.

Ca
Review №4

Ordered the Giants sandwich, basically a Turkey BLTA on sourdough roll.Pros:- It was a decent size, good for two not very hungry people or one hungry person.- price is good considering many places in the area cost $15+ for something similar- generous with the avocado, it kept falling out while I was trying to eat it- bacon was the best part of this sandwich, adding both crunch and flavor. I’ll stick to my usual Italian sandwiches next time- I ordered at 11am on a Saturday and it was quick, ready in 6minsCons:-This was my first time ordering from here (I did it on DoorDash and picked up), and it said on the website that all sandwiches include pickles and pepperoncini, but there were literally TWO slices of pickle and maybe six pepperoncini rings for my pretty large sandwich (see photo), pretty sad. Good learning, if you actually want to taste them pickles or pepperoncini request extra- The bread was fine but a little chewy, not super tangy sourdough. I’ll try the Dutch crunch next timeOverall: pretty standard sandwich, good value for the area

To
Review №5

This place is a little off the typical tourist beaten path, so it’s mostly locals. It’s a tiny place without much space inside. The service was spot on and wait time was as predicted. They got every sandwich right, no errors. Delicious!

Ka
Review №6

OMG such huge sandwiches, you can’t eat it by one bite! It’s not only huge, but very juicy and tasty.

Je
Review №7

Erving Subs make some of the best sandwiches Ive ever had. Wait times are long but worth the wait. I love the rolls they use too. My only gripe is they need to put a little more meat on the sandwiches and less lettuce.

re
Review №8

I really like their sandwiches however when we ordered this time I asked for no onions and not toasted. They did not follow instructions and my sandwich had onions and was crunchy making it really hard to eat. Really disappointing

Cy
Review №9

Great spot for a classic Italian sub. Perfect sandwich!

Li
Review №10

The godfather is dope. Coppa on a sandwich is The Business.The Dutch crunch is a little too crunchy, but worth it for that tiny bit of finishing sweetness. I got mine toasted because I am good at ordering food.

T
Review №11

Ordered the Giant... With every intention of eating half. I couldnt stop myself from eating the whole thing! Garlic mayo... Spicy mustard...tangy peppers.... Lots of meat and avocado all on Dutch crunch. The staff was nice, friendly, and quick. Perfect for grabbing a little picnic on your way home or on the way to the park.

Bl
Review №12

Bussin i got the tblt was really good shared between 2 ppl

th
Review №13

Overpriced sandwich, barely any meet and took 15 min when only 2 people in front of me.. I would go elsewhere...

To
Review №14

Their Italian subs are the best around (hot or cold) with a great selection of breads. The grilled chicken is a little bland though. Usually at least a 10 minute wait so call ahead. Limited counter seating, too so more of a take-out spot.

Ma
Review №15

I absolutely love this sandwich shop. I tried it for my first time today and I will be a regular customer here now. Im a huge sandwich fanatic. I eat them at least 3-4 times per week and from different places usually. Although, these sandwiches are so good it might be the only place I need now! You can tell they always use the freshest ingredients. It feels like my tomatoes were perfect and cut fresh just before getting the sandwich. Their bread is incredible too, which is the most important part in my opinion.They have great flavors for everyone with different styles for different tastes. I got the hot turkey sandwich with the ghost pepper jelly. Their standard toppings are amazing and each sandwich has its own flare of flavor profiles.Im definitely going to be making more stops here from now on.

Br
Review №16

Amazing subs at a great price. Good service too!

Ja
Review №17

This place was pretty legit. They took a while to make and toast them, but were well worth it. Stacked sando!

Da
Review №18

Just walked by it it and decided to try it, was not disappointed it was fantastic!

Ta
Review №19

Tasty sandwiches to grab and go. Irving Subs is a staple for to-go sandwiches in the Inner Sunset.Always happy to support this locale sandwich stop with a visit during my WFH lunch break.

Ci
Review №20

Great sandwich! Get the Giant at 2PM and save the rest for dinner!

Aa
Review №21

Split 4 with the family and reach one was excellent!

Si
Review №22

The goodfellas is a 10/10 sub. I think the bread is really what sets this place apart but everything else about it is delicious.

Ke
Review №23

I came here for the first time (Never knew it existed since i move to San Francscio) and its one of the best sandwiches that I ever had. The bread is very fresh almost as if it was freshly made and the toppings are great!!!

Ju
Review №24

Good sandwiches at reasonable prices. fresh and tasty.

Ka
Review №25

I’d give the sandwich a 4, but I debated knocking off another for the 1 hour I had to wait for my sandwich. I almost cancelled after they said it would be a 40 min wait, and once I got there they were so busy it took another 20 min.Pros: they are clearly still very busy which is great when times are tough right now for so many restaurants. I also wanted to add chips to my order once my sando was ready and the gal threw in 2 bags for free to apologize for the delay.Con: 1 hour wait time for a sando is crazy. And if it’s the case, provide an accurate estimate. When ordering online it said 20 min, then I got a confirmation for 40 min, then it took 60 minutes before my sandwich was even ready. Yikes.I personally way prefer Yellow Submarine a few blocks down (for taste and portion) but we didn’t have cash on hand.

Ke
Review №26

My favorite sandwich in all of sf.A must get every time Im anywhere near gg park

Bo
Review №27

My favorite sandwich spot on Irving Street 😃 My default sandwich here is the turkey cranberry on dutch crunch bread. IT IS SO GOOD AND SIMPLE.

Ke
Review №28

During the quarantine weve been getting sandwiches at least once a week to go. The staff is always friendly, and they are working hard to keep their customers safe! Delicious sandwiches every time. I highly recommend Almas Hot and Spicy.

Da
Review №29

Amazing warrior Sub. Will definitely come back next time Im in the area.

Va
Review №30

Good fellas on Dutch crunch, it was delicious, after a day of walking around it was just what I needed

Cy
Review №31

Delicious! Order ahead and pick up at your leisure. The Giants sub on Dutch Crunch is superb.

Se
Review №32

Cashier came at me with a knife because I told her my order was delayed by 40 minutes.Had to call the police, be very careful please

Am
Review №33

Best subs I have ever tried. Caprese with Dutch crisp great was the best combo

No
Review №34

Any establishment that takes one hour to make a sandwich should not be in business. No matter how good it tastes, it’s just not acceptable.

Av
Review №35

This place is amazing. The Spicy Pork Sandwich is fantastic. So much flavor in every bite. The lady at the counter is really nice and friendly. Love it.

Ta
Review №36

My boyfriend and I had just flown in from NYC. We landed around lunchtime and we were starving. Found this spot after quickly googling and we were so glad we found this place.We both got the Giant and were beyond satisfied. The sandwiches are HUGE and for just under $10, it felt like a steal (esp. compared to NYC). We have added this place to our list of must visit on our future trips to SF.Note: it did take a little longer than expected to actually have the sandwiches made, but it was worth it.

Pe
Review №37

Simply the best!!

Lu
Review №38

Oh My God!! Best sandwich I have ever eaten. was absoloutely amazing! the ratios were perfect, not overloaded with sauce like subs usually are! I didnt know a sandwich could be so good!

Re
Review №39

Dont bother ordering delivery. I missed the delivery drivers call, who apparently cant read numbers on buildings. After two minutes the man just went ahead and left. No consideration for wasting food or peoples time. Ill never order there again.

Pe
Review №40

Surprisingly good sandwich! Well go back!

Ke
Review №41

Irving subs was my go to sandwich spot in sunset. It can get packed but dont worry, grab a Post-It and sharpie and add to the wall of messages past customers leave behind.If youre having trouble picking you cant go wrong with the warriors sub with everything on Dutch crunch bread and toasted. Also get it with some zapps chips. If you live in the sunset make sure to do the digital punch card.

Mo
Review №42

Mega egg special. Love egg but this sandwich was mostly bacon, ham, avocado, which I like but, very little egg for a mega egg . Disappointed

Fr
Review №43

Really good curry chicken sandwiches.

Mc
Review №44

The owner, Melinda, was working the counter and so sweet. AWESOME sandwiches, each sandwich was piled high in freshness and taste. I had the turkey, provolone, tomato, guacamole on squaw bread. Will definitely visit this place when Im in need of a quick classic sandwich.

Mi
Review №45

Consistently great sandwich. I especially like the focus on super tasty cheeses which has been a staple at this place back a few different owners when they started out as a cheese shop. I order ahead and walk over to pick up and they are always ready on time. If for some reason you have to wait for the sandwich have a seat on the red bench which we donated from our backyard a couple years ago :)

Ni
Review №46

Just returned from Sandwich Valhalla after experiencing the Warrior on Dutch Crunch. Every bite was packed with flavor, the garlic mayo was a nice touch. Perfect balance of meat peppers etc. Worthy of being a Dubs sandwich!

Ma
Review №47

Cool place to meet and catch up with coworkers. the staff was very kind and attentive. the place has a good atmosphere.

Op
Review №48

The place was busy and some wait time is reasonable but I was standing outside for nearly 20 minutes for one sandwich. I ate it a few minutes later and it had already gotten cold and totally soaked through the bottom. The pesto sauce I had was mostly oil and was all over the outside of the sandwich. It tasted alright after getting passed that.

K
Review №49

Great service and amazing sandwiches. I didnt notice this place before, but theyve recently remodeled and made the store front more open. Support your local neighborhood sub shop!This is a great places for good sandwiches.

Review №50

One of the best sandwich places in the area on my opinion, if not the best. You can order from a great variety or create your own sandwich. Their macaroni salad is really good! Used to get it at least once a week but theyve gotten my order wrong more than a couple of times.

Ma
Review №51

A nice and tiny place to take great subs. You can choose the type of bread, mustard... fresh and tasty avocado!And they put so much love on them. Enjoy!!!

Ma
Review №52

Yum! Perfectly toasted. Great sides. Just yum!

Re
Review №53

There is a good variety of quality sandwiches. The seating is extremely limited, only 4 seats at a bar against the window, so ordering to go is probably your best bet. They have a cute post it note art wall for you to add to while you wait for them to prepare your sandwich too.

Ak
Review №54

I love this place. It takes a while to get me sub, but its so worth the wait.

Jo
Review №55

I had outstanding service and the sandwich was phenomenal. They made it on gluten-free bread and while I was full, I was not stuffed and they had plenty of meat on it. Just a warning, there is not much space to eat in but an excellent sandwich to grab and take down to the beach.

Br
Review №56

Great sandwiches, owner is very kind. Best to order ahead

Jo
Review №57

Best sub shop in san Francisco

Kr
Review №58

Good subs. I got the Loaded Veggie sub, it had a reasonable amount of avocado and tasty sourdough bread (much better than at Subway). This place is heavily takeaway-oriented, but there are a few stools if you want to sit down.

Je
Review №59

Go try it out I was working by this store great food fast order in for pick up love that theyll give u one of yur choice free check it out for yur self get yur card stamped

Mr
Review №60

Don’t take forever then give out the order directly before my small one thanks

An
Review №61

Great sandwiches great staff. They get really busy so call in your order ahead of time if you can. The Nearly Ruben is always good.

Mi
Review №62

This place is a no frills sandwich shop..but the sandwiches are great..The Fratellino sandwich was great! Make sure you have your sandwich toasted.

Ka
Review №63

Okay, not great

Ca
Review №64

Came here on a Saturday. The service here is better than most. Menu is like a cafe in Indianapolis I loved.

Sh
Review №65

We tried veggie sandwich yesterday it was very delicious and all ingredients were very fresh, sandwich was well made . Definitely going back.

ja
Review №66

No skimpy..

La
Review №67

I always order ahead; they make the most East Coast-like sandwiches Ive had around here. Its all in the bread, shredded iceberg lettuce, and oil & vinegar.

Mi
Review №68

Very tasty sandwich! I got the Masonic. If it’s your first time, make sure you check-in on Yelp to get a free bag of chips.

El
Review №69

Good sandwich at a good value. If youre in the hood its worth a stop by. The bread is fresh and the amount of meat on your sandwich is a fair value.

Al
Review №70

An excellent sandwich shop. They have a special sauce that is great. They lose one star for only having smoked turkey which is gross.

I
Review №71

Great sandwiches! And to cap it all, the most well wrapped sandwiches ever! I dropped mine accidentally and I was worried that would ruin my meal, but when I opened the pack, WOW! NOT A SINGLE LETTUCE OUT OF PLACE!

Sp
Review №72

Super friendly staff, wide range of sandwich offerings and they typically work very fast too!

G.
Review №73

Great food, I recommend to everyone, beef is cooked just amazing, there are different soups and salads to choose

De
Review №74

Incredibly simple seller of cheese, meats, and freshly made sandwiches. Granted I could stand in the cheese aisle of Andronicos and probably find a larger selection, but I would be horribly overwhelmed and in need of assistance. At Cheese Boutique, Brian never fails to suggest something based on my personal preference. I wanted to create a cheese plate to pair with some wines and Brian was patient and let me try numerous samples before settling on a few choices.

En
Review №75

The cashier was really rude and unhelpful. And really they are working very slowly.There was a really nasty smell inside the restaurant. Not clean.

Ry
Review №76

They dont have the biggest or most creative menu, but they make a classic sandwich very well. Get the T.A.B.L.T. with everything.

Sh
Review №77

Amazing Subs. I had the caprese with sourdough and it was just perfect. Glad I found this place in my hood.

Ke
Review №78

Great subs with an excellent selection and price.

Pa
Review №79

Great place. Subs are amazing and their combination of sauces are great. They are relatively cheap as well.

Ki
Review №80

Certainly a top place in the area. Will surely make a return trip. Prices were average for the menu.

Jo
Review №81

Subs are great. They are huge and the ingredient are high quality. The sourdough bread is delicious.

Ja
Review №82

For only having 4 customers in front, sandwich took a while to make. Had the reuben and the first bite was nice, but the meat was too chewy and came out along with all other sandwich content. There was no distinct flavor to the sandwich. Just tasted like a plain sanwich with ingredients mixed it. Bread was good though.

Sa
Review №83

Great food and great owners. Will definitely be back. Make sure to try the watermelon juice and warrior sub!

Ma
Review №84

Great sandwiches! Large and filling, tons of toppings, excellent bread.

Tr
Review №85

A good selection of sandwiches, online ordering, easy parking /pickup.

Mo
Review №86

I seriously eat here like 3 times a week. Always a delight.

Ia
Review №87

Absolutely delicious. Got the Giants and now its my favorite sandwich and subshop

Br
Review №88

Great sandwiches with a lot of meat, though one of the smallest subs Ive eaten

Jo
Review №89

Amazing sandwiches! I love the Fratellino.

Ju
Review №90

Im a regular here because they always deliver great sandwiches, quickly, with a smile.

St
Review №91

Great bread and they dont skimp on avocado. Call ahead though, it can take upwards of 10 minutes with no line.

Ni
Review №92

Every sandwich Ive had from the menu is great. Be sure to get your stamps for a free sub.

Sc
Review №93

I just ate the goodfella sandwich and it was amazing (the pesto was a gamechanger). I think it might be the best Italian sandwich in San Francisco

Pa
Review №94

My go-to sandwich spot in the neighborhood, top-notch

Em
Review №95

Great satisfying sandwiches!

Je
Review №96

Small but a few stools and colorful post it notes to read or write while you eat.

Ja
Review №97

Great, bread, meats and cheese. Love their garlicky sauce.

Tr
Review №98

Great subs! Perfectly constructed too so they dont fall apart.

Re
Review №99

Big sandwiches, but the staff is unorganized. they got my order wrong. it was still a decent sando, but dissapointing. the mac salad was good. i would go back, but next time ensure my sandwhich was correct before leaving.

Er
Review №100

There is a beautiful man who will a make you a beautiful sand which and you will eat it and no longer hate the world.

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4.5 Rating
  • Address:1298 12th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122, United States
  • Phone:+1 415-566-3155
Categories
  • Cheese shop
  • Sandwich shop
  • Takeout Restaurant
Working hours
  • Monday:10AM–7:30PM
  • Tuesday:11AM–7:30PM
  • Wednesday:11AM–7:30PM
  • Thursday:11AM–7:30PM
  • Friday:11AM–7:30PM
  • Saturday:11AM–7:30PM
  • Sunday:10AM–7:30PM
Service options
  • No-contact delivery:Yes
  • Delivery:Yes
  • Takeout:Yes
Health & safety
  • Mask required:Yes
Popular for
  • Lunch:Yes
  • Solo dining:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
Offerings
  • Comfort food:Yes
  • Healthy options:Yes
  • Quick bite:Yes
  • Vegetarian options:Yes
Dining options
  • Catering:Yes
Amenities
  • Good for kids:Yes
Atmosphere
  • Casual:Yes
Crowd
  • College students:Yes
Payments
  • NFC mobile payments:Yes
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