Hog Island Oyster Co. is one of The 15 Best Places for Grilled Cheese Sandwiches in San Francisco.

1. Hog Island Oyster Co.

9.2
1 Ferry Bldg #11 (at The Embarcadero), San Francisco, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Financial District · 406 tips and reviews

Tom E.Tom Evans: Split a dozen oysters, get a clam chowder and grilled cheese each for a couple and you have the perfect lunch!

Benjy W.Benjy Weinberger: The grilled cheese sandwich may be the best you'll ever have.

__: Known for their grill cheese sandwich, clam chowder, and oysters of course.

Cowgirl Creamery is one of The 15 Best Places for Grilled Cheese Sandwiches in San Francisco.

2. Cowgirl Creamery

8.5
1 Ferry Building #17 (at The Embarcadero), San Francisco, CA
Cheese Store · Financial District · 145 tips and reviews

Michael D.Michael D: Grilled cheese of the day and tomato soup - can't go wrong!

Alison M.Alison McQuade: Great sandwiches, wonderful cheese and lovely service. Love the tam and ham for breakfast but of course the naan with grilled cheese and chutney is fabulous!!!!!

Jenna K.Jenna K: Cheese and jam is awesome, so is the grilled cheese!

The American Grilled Cheese Kitchen is one of The 15 Best Places for Grilled Cheese Sandwiches in San Francisco.

3. The American Grilled Cheese Kitchen

7.5
1 South Park Ave. # 103a (at 2nd St), San Francisco, CA
Sandwich Spot · South Park · 208 tips and reviews

Andrew L.Andrew Lam: Solid grilled cheese (Piglet is my fave), soups, yummy in-house sodas, nice selection of draft beers. Extended hours on Giants home game days.

Clay R.Clay Robeson: Try the Jalapeno Popper Grilled Cheese - Chevre, Jack, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Apricot-Jalapeno Relish - Amazing combo of flavors!

Best ofBest of: Get the American Dip (Garlic herb sonoma jack, roast beef, roasted potatoes, chive butter on levain; with horseradish cream dipping sauce) or the Mac N Cheese Grilled Cheese. Yes, you read that right. Read more.

Outerlands is one of The 15 Best Places for Grilled Cheese Sandwiches in San Francisco.

4. Outerlands

8.6
4001 Judah St (at 45th Ave), San Francisco, CA
American Restaurant · Outer Sunset · 259 tips and reviews

Kris V.Kris Vera-Phillips: Try the grilled cheese with bacon - #kvpinmybelly : Amazing cheese over crusty bread. Had kitchen add bacon. Also, the Yukon potato soup w/ bacon oil was yummy!

Bridget M.Bridget M: Long wait on Saturday, but grab a beer and sit in the parklet and time will fly. Grilled cheese and beef curry sandwich are excellent choices.

ShaenaShaena: Grilled cheese is amazing! 😍 good coffee too.

Zeitgeist is one of The 15 Best Places for Grilled Cheese Sandwiches in San Francisco.

5. Zeitgeist

8.7
199 Valencia St (at Duboce Ave), San Francisco, CA
Beer Garden · SoMa · 387 tips and reviews

Lindsay G.Lindsay Grenawalt: Don't forget the margaritas! They are amazing... as are the grilled cheese. Super yummy. Trust.

Vanessa D.Vanessa Day: $4 grilled cheese w/ tomato is a delicious compliment to any pitcher of beer. The cooks are always super friendly as well.

Jon S.Jon Steinback: the grilled cheese is amazing! ask for an extra pickle.

Blue Barn Gourmet is one of The 15 Best Places for Grilled Cheese Sandwiches in San Francisco.

6. Blue Barn Gourmet

8.5
2237 Polk St, San Francisco, CA
Salad Restaurant · Polk Gulch · 90 tips and reviews

Ashok L.Ashok Lalwani: Really awesome place to hang out and have brunch. Grilled cheese sandwich was one of the best I have had in SF.

AvaAva: burrata grilled cheese was amazing!

JacKEYJacKEY: Grilled Cheese sandwiches are a must!

The Grove is one of The 15 Best Places for Grilled Cheese Sandwiches in San Francisco.

7. The Grove

8.4
690 Mission St (btwn 3rd & Annie St), San Francisco, CA
Café · SoMa · 637 tips and reviews

David B.David Berkowitz: Great grilled cheese with pear and gorgonzola

Behzod S.Behzod Sirjani: You can add extras to the grilled cheese, which is definitely worth it. Also, all the salads are great.

Jon S.Jon Steinback: I know it's technically for 'kids,' but their kids grilled cheese is fantastic. five bucks, with chips, veggies, and a pickle. perfect cheap lunch.

Boudin Bakery Café is one of The 15 Best Places for Grilled Cheese Sandwiches in San Francisco.

8. Boudin Bakery Café

7.8
Pier 39, Space 5-Q (Embarcadero), San Francisco, CA
Bakery · Fishermans Wharf · 98 tips and reviews

Dana R.Dana Richards: The best grilled cheese!

Debbie F.Debbie Flack: The best grilled cheese sandwich I've ever had!

Mark A.Mark A.: Try the Great Grilled Cheese - Vegetarian havarti & sharp cheddar melted to perfection on parmesan crusted sliced sourdough

tarragon café is one of The 15 Best Places for Grilled Cheese Sandwiches in San Francisco.

9. tarragon café

7.9
200 Fillmore St, San Francisco, CA
Café · Lower Haight · 2 tips and reviews

Kurt N.Kurt Nelson: Get the soup and salad or grilled cheese.

Hayley J.Hayley Jeanne: Excellent homemade soup and it comes with a sourdough grilled cheese or a salad. (Grilled cheese mostly eaten already in my pic)

Neighbor's Corner is one of The 15 Best Places for Grilled Cheese Sandwiches in San Francisco.

10. Neighbor's Corner

9.4
499 Douglass St (21st Street), San Francisco, CA
Café · Eureka Valley · 27 tips and reviews

Pam ☕️ O.Pam ☕️ O: Have a cortado and grilled cheese sandwich for lunch. The sandwich country bread is huge, so ask for the half sandwich if you just want a bite.

Brian H.Brian Holt: The Andytown coffee is amazing. The avocado toast, croissants, and grilled cheese are great too.

Liza P.Liza P: Cool little neighborhood coffee shop! Sunny, great place to read, tasty coffee.

Boudin Bakery Café Baker's Hall is one of The 15 Best Places for Grilled Cheese Sandwiches in San Francisco.

11. Boudin Bakery Café Baker's Hall

8.5
160 Jefferson St. (at Taylor St.), San Francisco, CA
Bakery · Fishermans Wharf · 442 tips and reviews

Emily S.Emily Schrader: No grilled cheese :(

TT: Share a clam chowder and a grilled cheese if you want to enjoy your life.

christy v.christy v: Amazing grilled cheese with bacon

Michael Mina is one of The 15 Best Places for Grilled Cheese Sandwiches in San Francisco.

12. Michael Mina

8.1
252 California St (at Battery), San Francisco, CA
American Restaurant · Financial District · 78 tips and reviews

The Daily MealThe Daily Meal: Top recommended: Passion fruit panna cotta, Dungeness crab tortellini, and the mini grilled cheese amuse-bouches. Read more.

Mike T.Mike Tito: I was welcomed with Grilled Cheese and Soup.. I think that should be something that every restaurant should do!

Christopher W.Christopher Westcott: A great wine selection. Definitely do pick a few of their whites. Oddly enough, my favorite dish was the complimentary grilled cheese and tomato soup snack ;-) But definitely try the tuna tartare too.

ENO Wine Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Grilled Cheese Sandwiches in San Francisco.

13. ENO Wine Bar

8.1
320 Geary St, San Francisco, CA
Wine Bar · Downtown San Francisco-Union Square · 40 tips and reviews

Ed T.Ed Thralls: Gotta go w/ the grilled cheese and be sure to add truffle salami. #likeaboss

Russ M.Russ McDuff: Terrific addition to the area. Very impressed with the selection of largely unknown wines. Echo grilled cheese sandwich option

Sravanti T.Sravanti Tekumalla: Nice wine flights, great after work spot.

West Coast Wine • Cheese is one of The 15 Best Places for Grilled Cheese Sandwiches in San Francisco.

14. West Coast Wine • Cheese

8.6
2165 Union St (at Fillmore St), San Francisco, CA
Wine Bar · Union Street · 15 tips and reviews

John G.John Graham: Amazing grilled cheese and brussels sprouts. Big wine selection. Pricey.

Staff PicksStaff Picks: Looking to spend a night in with a nice red? Stop by for a bottle of wine from Napa or the Santa Lucia Highlands. There's also a great selection of charcuterie and small plates here. Read more.

Ashley R.Ashley Rose: Knowledgeable staff, plenty of wines by the glass and snacks! Happy Hour 4-6pm and 20% off bottles last hour.

In-N-Out Burger is one of The 15 Best Places for Grilled Cheese Sandwiches in San Francisco.

15. In-N-Out Burger

8.0
333 Jefferson St, San Francisco, CA
Fast Food Restaurant · Fishermans Wharf · 359 tips and reviews

hailee h.hailee h.: I wish they would put another one in the city so I wouldn't have to venture to tourist trap hell when I need my grilled cheese fix.

Evan[Bu]Evan[Bu]: Get the Flying Dutchman and/or Grilled Cheese with French Fries, Animal-Style!

rachana g.rachana g: grilled cheese, animal style, extra spread, extra toast for.the.win.