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Lou's Cafe - Reviews

100 Pine St #102, 94111 San Francisco
All reviews at a glance
176

Reviews

73.3%

Satisfaction

38

negative

9

neutral

129

positive

What people say about Lou's Cafe

Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Visit Type
  • Quick Meal
Service Type
  • Delivery
Meal Type
  • Lunch
Wait Time
  • Moderate (16–30 min.)
Nicolle H.
Review date: 10/06/2025
3
Frustrating Online Ordering Experience
I absolutely loooove Lou’s…. This review is for the online ordering experience. I was under the impression I was ordering directly from the cafe from its Google business page, but it actually redirects you to Caviar. I don’t have a Caviar account, but thought I was still ordering because it deceptively lets you place an order and sends you a confirmation. Then, after waiting, I came to find out the restaurant does not have my order. Luckily, I was not charged, but what really sucks is I had only a 30-minute time window for lunch and spent the entire time trying to track down my order. I’m upset because some random company now has my email, name, and Apple Pay information, which I did not consent to. PLEASE fix this! I’d rather order directly from your restaurant instead of dealing with a third party! I was going to walk there to pick it up, so it shouldn’t be this complicated. Now I don’t have my lunch, and your business lost money!
  • online ordering2
  • deceptively lets you place an order1
  • order confirmation2
Price per Person
  • $1–$10
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
G R.
Review date: 08/04/2025
10
Best Sandwiches Ever!
My experience at this restaurant was fantastic! I had the Ben Alto and the Amicado sandwiches, and they were the BEST. I truly wish I had a place like this near my work. The food was exceptional, and the atmosphere was great, contributing to a wonderful dining experience. 💥
  • Ben Alto10
  • Amicado10
  • sandwiches10
Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Visit Type
  • Quick Meal
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Lunch
Andrew K.
Review date: 07/31/2025
8
Good Sub, Fair Prices
I grabbed a "Space Balls" for lunch and found it to be pretty good. It seems to be a popular choice among the workers in the area. The sub held up well, and the prices were fair. Overall, a solid lunch option.
  • Space Balls7
  • prices8
  • workers around6
Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Wait Time
  • Immediate (0–5 min.)
Noise Level
  • Quiet
D M.
Review date: 05/16/2025
9
Beautiful Sandwich, Bold Sauce!
My experience at this restaurant was fantastic. I had the Risky Bizness sandwich, and it was truly beautiful, especially considering the good price. As a self-proclaimed sandwich and deli enthusiast, I absolutely loved this spot. The presence of a special sauce was a good sign, and I was pleasantly surprised by its tanginess, which might have been the crab salad. It's a bold and commendable move to offer such a unique sauce in a world dominated by recycled aiolis. I also hope they never change their bread. The food was a perfect 5/5, and the service was also rated highly at 5/5. The atmosphere was enjoyable at a 4/5, and the noise level was quiet, making it easy to talk.
  • sandwich9
  • price8
  • Risky Bizness9
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Michelle T.
Review date: 04/08/2025
9
Best Sandwiches in SF!
My experience at this restaurant was fantastic, despite the limited indoor seating. The sandwiches are truly the best in San Francisco, and I've loved everything I've tried, including their soup. I particularly enjoyed the Italian special and the tuna melt; both were excellent. They were easy to eat, with ingredients that stayed put, and the bread was perfectly toasty and crisp without being hard. So good!
  • sandwiches10
  • Italian special9
  • tuna melt9
  • indoor seating4
Visit Type
  • Quick Meal
Service Type
  • Takeout
Meal Type
  • Lunch
Wait Time
  • Long (31+ min.)
Jesten G.
Review date: 07/23/2024
2
Frustrating Experience with Incorrect Order
I am really frustrated with my experience here. I always order the same cheese sandwich, but they never seem to get it right. I spent my entire lunch break waiting for my sandwich, only for them to give me a sandwich with no pesto and cheese. The sandwich is dry and a waste of money. This is my last time eating here.
  • cheese sandwich2
  • sandwich2
  • waiting for my sandwich2
Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Visit Type
  • Quick Meal
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Lunch
Lukasz K.
Review date: 05/16/2024
9
Great Italian Sandwich in the Financial District
My experience at this restaurant was fantastic, especially considering its location in the financial district. I got the Italian sandwich with everything, and it was absolutely delicious. The bread was good and nicely toasted to crispy. I'm looking forward to trying other sandwiches here; it's definitely going to be my go-to spot.
  • Italian sandwich9
  • bread8
  • price8
Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Visit Type
  • Regular Visit
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Lunch
Noise Level
  • Quiet
Alexander C.
Review date: 11/16/2023
9
Lou's Cafe: Fresh Bread, Great Sandwiches, Tranquil Setting
My experience at Lou's Café was very positive. I really liked the fresh and delicious bread, and they offer a great selection of sandwich options. The value for money is also very good. The location, set back from the street and in the interior of the block, contributes to a quiet atmosphere. There's also a nice, tranquil outdoor eating area that is very pleasant. I highly recommend this place!
  • bread9
  • sandwich options8
  • value8
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Group Type
  • Couple
Group Size
  • Couple
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Lunch
Wait Time
  • Short (6–15 min.)
Saminda W.
Review date: 11/08/2023
9
Epic Sandwiches, Fast Service!
My experience was fantastic! The service was fast, and the sandwiches were both delicious and creative. I ordered the Risky Business, which was a bold and beautiful sandwich – truly epic. My wife had the Veggie, and it was equally good. These sandwiches are precision-crafted, robust, and balanced, and they don't fall apart.
  • service9
  • sandwiches10
  • Risky Business10
Visit Type
  • Quick Meal
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Amrit K.
Review date: 09/09/2023
1
Plastic in bread, never returning
My experience at this restaurant was extremely negative due to a serious issue with the food. A white piece of plastic was found in my bread, which I almost choked on. This incident has led me to decide that I am never coming back here.
  • white piece of plastic1
  • bread1

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