449191 Tue Oct 09 12:42:25 -0700 2007 25 1 San Francisco Bay Area 0 3018759 Hi all, I know there have been numerous posts about fidi lunch spots, but most of them seem to be around the embarcadero area, which is a bit of a hike for where i'm at. Anyone have great takeout suggestions for within a short walk from 2nd between Market and Mission? Thank you!!!! Tue Oct 09 12:42:25 -0700 2007 46670 foodloverinsf 1 3018834 It's slim pickin's around here for lunch. Soup Freaks has good takeout -- fresh salads and really good soups (the Hungarian lecso is a favorite). If I don't bring my own, I usually end up either there or Harvest and Rowe, another salad bar place. Cross Market up to Crocker Galleria and you'll find a big food court -- that's where Medicine is. Noodles and bento bowls, but not your standard Japanese takeout. There have been lots of reports on it on the boards. Tue Oct 09 12:59:49 -0700 2007 3018759 10086 davina 1 3018920 Nothing will blow you away, but there a several options at the Westfield SF Centre at 5th and Market. Tue Oct 09 13:20:56 -0700 2007 3018759 15835 Husky 1 3018972 I really like Sellers Markets - great sandwich and salad options, sustainable, organic and all that jazz. Here is a link: http://www.sellersmarkets.com/. The closest one to you is right at 2nd and Market. Tue Oct 09 13:30:55 -0700 2007 3018759 73886 meggie t 2 3026007 Second this recommendation. For some reason, I never knew about it, even though I work at Market and Montgomery. It's my new favorite, especially for nights when I'm stuck at the office -- they're open until 7:30. Thu Oct 11 13:27:00 -0700 2007 3018972 12924 Jeff 2 3039485 Tried this last week, the cobb salad was okay but it was pretty much just bacon bits on it and I was really hoping for more bacon. Other than that it was a decent salad, nothing life-changing. I'm intrigued by the crab roll though and might go back for that. Tue Oct 16 10:20:27 -0700 2007 3018972 96304 mofo313 1 3019207 I left my job in that area two years ago, but when I worked nearby I really liked the Taiwanese food at Tea Garden, especially the pork-belly stuffed bread. Mission between 1st and 2nd. Any recent opinions? Also, Cafe Madeleine on New Montgomery has good salads and sandwiches. The location links seem to be misbehaving -- apologies for not including them. Tue Oct 09 14:33:59 -0700 2007 3018759 10032 david kaplan 2 3019306 Tea Garden is new to me, I'll have to check it out. Tue Oct 09 15:08:08 -0700 2007 3019207 10086 davina 3 3019675 That's not the right place link. There's something wrong with the place link function -- when I tried to choose the correct link, the application kept returning the location you linked to as well. Odd. The correct address is 515 Mission Street, between 1st and 2nd, on the side of the street farther from Market. Tue Oct 09 16:52:20 -0700 2007 3019306 10032 david kaplan 4 3019766 Ugh. that old bug rearing its head again. when i added the link it was correct. Tue Oct 09 17:18:02 -0700 2007 3019675 10086 davina 3 3020482 I'll second Tea Garden. Make sure if the weather is nice to eat up at the rooftop garden to the east, up the stairs. Tue Oct 09 22:22:32 -0700 2007 3019306 13302 cfarivar 3 3036233 adding correct link. and going there today to try it out! Mon Oct 15 12:07:05 -0700 2007 3019306 10086 davina 4 3036566 Update: I went in there, and waited in line -- the menu sounded great. There were lots of people waiting for food and two women grumbling that they had been waiting 45 minutes for takeout. Anyone know if that's normal? So I'll try it another time, when I have more time to wait. Mon Oct 15 13:19:27 -0700 2007 3036233 10086 davina 5 3036682 Wait times are completely erratic--basically, they don't have any real system for taking orders, so if a lot of people show up, there's chaos. You can call ahead. And I've never had a problem going early. Just check your order before you leave--that's how I ended up trying their won ton soup (which I love), after I got it by accident. It is what my friend M used to call a "soupy" day--perfect for Tea Garden. Mon Oct 15 13:39:59 -0700 2007 3036566 10966 Windy 1 3019467 Thread from August '07 with some good info from foodiegrl and others. In addition, one of my friends eats frequently at Samovar at Yerba Buena and loves it. http://www.chowhound.com/topics/432419 I think it was Windy(?) who wrote some really extensive reports in the past on lunch places in the Financial District. I can't find them after a short search. Tue Oct 09 15:56:21 -0700 2007 3018759 10658 Atomica 2 3019913 Yup, it was. The posts all have month and lunch in the title. My favorite thing at Tea Garden is the won ton soup. Almost enough to get me on BART to go downtown for lunch. The intense beef noodle is great too. Tue Oct 09 18:06:57 -0700 2007 3019467 10966 Windy 3 3022621 This is soooo funny! I walked out the door for lunch today, feeling bored with all my usual spots, remembered all the chatter about Tea Garden when it first opened and decided to try it. When I got back (beef noodle soup in hand), I decided to check to see if there were any more recent comments, and there were comments from yesterday! Anyway, thumbs up on the beef soup. Any other must-orders? And has anyone tried the gyros or falafel from Sausalito Espresso a couple of doors down? Wed Oct 10 13:52:45 -0700 2007 3019913 10159 Ruth Lafler 4 3022910 Beef Noodle Soup Won Ton Soup Pork Chop Rice Plate Pork Chop Noodle Soup Ground Pork Rice Noodle Soup The taste there is really authentically Taiwanese and delicious. Wed Oct 10 15:14:05 -0700 2007 3022621 12891 vliang 5 3025881 The beef soup was more than I could (or should) eat, so I put half of it in the office fridge. Today when I took it out, it had completely jelled -- lots and lots of natural gelatin, no wonder it's so rich and silky! Thu Oct 11 12:56:02 -0700 2007 3022910 10159 Ruth Lafler 1 3019866 There is a new spot called Ta-ra on 2nd and Minna, not sure it's open yet- Thai food and maybe they will have take out options. Two- does take out steak sandwiches Tue Oct 09 17:54:19 -0700 2007 3018759 52212 Lori SF 2 3020393 I wanted to add this- There is a mini mart/deli on Sutter at Montgomery across the street from Loehmann's thatis tucked between Loehmann's shoes and a 711. Sorry I don't remember the name though I have been going there for years. They make the best egg salad sandwich in the city. If you are a egg salad fan this is the place. Tue Oct 09 21:13:34 -0700 2007 3019866 52212 Lori SF 1 3020486 You're pretty close to the Ferry Bulding and the hike is totally worth the pho at Out the Door. Actually most food places in the Ferry Building have something fantastic! I used to work over in South Park and would walk over there once a week for lunch. It was worth it! Tue Oct 09 22:26:15 -0700 2007 3018759 131642 SFGourmande 1 3022808 I forgot the name, but there's a great place for mexican at 2nd & Harrison--it's the "to go" part of a nicer restaurant. I'm sure someone on here knows what I'm talking about. Wed Oct 10 14:44:53 -0700 2007 3018759 96304 mofo313 2 3022830 Maya. Pretty mixed reviews on the board. Wed Oct 10 14:50:22 -0700 2007 3022808 10125 Frosty Melon 2 3022831 Maya? Wed Oct 10 14:50:52 -0700 2007 3022808 52212 Lori SF 1 3026720 Toaster Oven (on Second, between Mission and Howard) has pretty good sandwiches. They toast their sandwiches (far superior to Quizno's). They're also far superior to Subway's. And it's surprisingly cheap--about $7 for a sandwich, cookie, and drink (far less than Seller's Market, and I thought it was better). I had been walking by there everyday for the last six months and just discovered it today. Thu Oct 11 16:17:07 -0700 2007 3018759 119820 sassystella