Handy Deli

This place had good reviews, so we thought we'd try it out. We did NOT have a good experience. I ordered a corned beef rueben, only to be told after waiting a long time that they don't have corned beef. They asked if I wanted pastrami instead. They gave a microscopic amount of meat, which was tough and fatty. We also ordered a chicken parmesan sandwich, which ended up being chicken that looked like someone pulled apart a rotisserie chicken and the chicken tasted OLD. We paid $33.00 for 2 sandwiches that were disgusting. Plus, when we wanted to sit at the tables out front to eat, the tables were so filthy and dirty on top that they looked like they haven't been cleaned in years. We will never return.

Handy Deli has quickly become our go-to sandwich spot in San Francisco. We ordered the Frisco Club, the Turkey Lulu, and the Chicken Cardini Club—the chicken was super delicious and everything tasted fresh. The staff was friendly and attentive, and our food came out fast. Amazing spot for a great bite.

Very friendly and welcoming. Amazing sandwiches and salads!

Tasty++, affordable (I had the chicken Frisco $9.99), place to sit out front. The chicken was cooked in house. Staff friendly. Would recommend.

Service is super friendly and attentive. Sandwiches are traditional Italian delights: simple, but executed perfectly and with appreciation for flavors that just belong together. I also have a picky eater; they went the extra mile and turned a boring ham and cheese into a toasty ham and cheese grilled treat. Outstanding selection of adult beverages. Seriously, a thing of beauty. Feels rustic, not old -- clean and well-tended. Stopped by here on a whim between visits to the Legion and the deYoung; grabbed lunch and had a picnic in the park and this made our DAY! "Fat Pete" knew what a sandwich should taste like. Don't skip the giant cookies; peanut butter n' chocolate chip is still the world's greatest combination.