Best places: Meal takeaways in San Francisco, United States

Informal restaurant serving classic home-style Ukrainian dishes including pelmeni and vareniki.

Local spot for homemade morning/lunch fare like signature brown-sugar-glazed “millionaire’s bacon.”

Homemade Italian dishes and sandwiches offered in a straightforward delicatessen with outdoor seats.

Cozy hangout for creative, hot & cold specialty sandwiches, plus soups, salads & sweets.

Lunch spot for sandwiches piled high with fillings like corned beef & pastrami, plus soups & salads.

Casual, colorful eatery dishing up fried, steamed, or boiled dumplings, plus noodles and small plates.

Small Tenderloin take-out space draws long lines for super-cheap meat or tofu banh mi sandwiches.

Uzbek standards such as dumplings, samosa, plov & kebab are served at this relaxed eatery.

Relaxed cafe serving Tuscan pastas and pizzas in a quaint space that recalls old San Francisco.

Simple sandwich shop selling made-to-order subs plus soups & sandwiches to a lunchtime crowd.

Popular spot for American home cooking in a mountain-lodge-like setting with communal seats.

A bright interior is the backdrop for dishes from an all-vegetarian menu; vegan options available.

Serving omelets, sandwiches & other casual American fare in a loft-style space with outdoor seating.

Mission spot serving beer & American cafe fare, plus live music, comedy & trivia nights.

A spacious heated outdoor terrace helps make this cocktail bar a bustling spot for drinks & food.

No-frills spot with counter service dishing out Philadelphia-style cheesesteaks & hoagies.

Hefty plates of Southern eats are the main attraction at this cozy eatery with down-home decor.

Part of a New York-style deli chain with mile-high sandwiches, old-school feel & upbeat atmosphere.

Basic cafe for burgers, salads, cheesesteaks & foot-long sandwiches, plus delivery service.

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