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Deli Board, Saigon Sandwich, and Irving Subs! January 22, 2026
Mentioned in today's episode:
- Deli Board at 1058 Folsom Street, San Francisco
- Saigon Sandwich at 560 Larkin Street, San Francisco
- Irving Subs at 1298 12th Avenue, San Francisco
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Hello, this is Jamie. You're listening to the To Do San Francisco podcast for Thursday, January 22nd, 2026. On this episode, I'm talking about three sandwich shops that show off three very different sides of San Francisco, and each one is absolutely worth a dedicated stop. First up, Deli Board, over on Folsom Street between 6th and 7th Streets. This is not a grab and go sandwich shop. Deli Board is where you go when you want something thoughtfully constructed, with top quality meats, bold flavors, house sauces, and sandwiches that feel almost architectural. People line up for their pastrami, their roast beef, and their signature creations, and for good reason. It's only open for lunch hours 11 AM to 3 PM Tuesday through Sunday, so this is the kind of place you plan your day around. Once you taste it, you'll understand why. Looking for something a little more wallet friendly and delicious? In that case, head to the Tenderloin for a San Francisco classic Saigon Sandwich at 560 Larkin Street. This place has legendary status and it's built on simplicity. Fresh, crusty banh mi bread, savory meats like roast pork, chicken, and Vietnamese cold cuts, pickled vegetables that cut through everything just right. It's fast, affordable, and deeply satisfying. Whether you're grabbing breakfast, lunch, or an early dinner, Saigon Sandwich is proof that some of the best food in San Francisco comes with zero hype and maximum flavor. Saigon Sandwich tends to be open from 7 a.m. until about 5: 30 p.m. daily. Finally, an option out in the Sunset District near Golden Gate Park's 9th Avenue entry, a shop called Irving Subs, located at 1298 12th Avenue. They're open daily between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Irving Subs feels like your neighborhood sandwich shop done right. Fresh bread, generous portions, and a menu where it's honestly hard to make a bad choice. Their Italian style subs, like the Goodfellas or the Giants, are local favorites, and here's a great option to know about. You can get most of their sandwiches wrapped in a tortilla instead of bread, which is perfect if you want something a little lighter or just want to switch things up. It's the kind of place locals return to again and again, reliable, satisfying, and quietly excellent. What I love about these three spots is that they don't try to be everything. Each one does one thing really well, and together they tell a story about San Francisco's full food culture. Creative, global, local, and deeply personal. So whether you're planning your next lunch break, a weekend food crawl, or your first visit to the city, put these three sandwich shops on your list. Trust me, your future self will thank you. Today's act of kindness, give yourself an easy win. If self-doubt shows up today, treat it like background noise, not a stop sign. You don't need confidence to move forward. Just one small win. Take a short walk, drink a glass of water, send one kind message, or finish a simple task. Those tiny actions build energy, and that energy reminds you you're capable, you're more capable than you think. And as we as we leap into Thursday, trust yourself, stand tall in your choices, and carry a positive mindset. You're capable of more than you realize. Be safe and savor the good weather in San Francisco.