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Specialty’s Café & Bakery

(Now Closed)

Bakery, Sandwich Spot, and Café$$$$

SoMa, San Francisco

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Bre LambertAugust 6, 2014
Been here 10+ times
This updated location serves Peet's Coffee & rarely has a line before 8:30. Pre-order from the site & pick-up from an alphabetized shelf if you really don't want to deal w/ people. Soups change daily!
SEGAJanuary 5, 2012
The Peanut Butter & Stuff sandwich is where it's at. I know that PB, banana, apple, and cranberry sauce on your sandwich sounds crazy. But trust me. It's amazing. - Kellie, Community Manager
Gabriel GasparOctober 2, 2013
Get the Four Cheese sandwich, asked it to be roasted and add an avocado spread to it. Why? This will be your Cheese Perfection.
Jason ShugarsOctober 15, 2014
Here in the morning and facing a long line? Take advantage of the iPad self checkout portals! Super quick and they remember your previous orders.
Pei 👻 WenMarch 21, 2016
Been here 5+ times
They don't have it on the menu but you can order sausage and eggs sandwiches for breakfast.
Michelle GApril 16, 2013
Spinach berry salad is fab. Make sure to order online so you're not waiting in line forever. And I mean that. Lunch line takes forever.
Tom KubikAugust 22, 2013
Ask if they have any cookies that are fresh from the oven. They are 100% better!
Abraham ChiuFebruary 4, 2011
The orange cranberry breakfast bread if awesome! Well if you like fresh cranberries because they are quite tart but the bread is amazingly soft.
Vincent HigginsNovember 26, 2012
The BLT is best in class. Sounds basic but always easy to screw up. Specialty's does it right.
Derek FlanzraichOctober 29, 2010
Been here 10+ times
Order online to grab & go, but then you'll miss out on how awesome, helpful, and friendly everyone who works here is...
Aubrie JohnsonFebruary 14, 2017
Been here 10+ times
The cookies are excellent for an afternoon pick-me-up
Markku NummilaApril 15, 2011
Been here 5+ times
The mini veggie quiche is delicious! They seem to move fast so if you see one, don't think twice.
Alix JeffreyJune 4, 2014
Went there 15 minutes before they closed, it took nearly 10 minutes for my ice latte!
Kate RSeptember 13, 2013
Been here 25+ times
Order online and come for pick up! Fast!
Tushar MakhijaNovember 16, 2011
Always save some stomach space for a cookie. best of the pack is white chocolate macadamia nut
Jean-Christophe PopeMay 3, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Must try the white chocolate macadamia nut cookies. They're seasonal.
Mimi ZOctober 18, 2013
Must try the hot cheesy steak..
Chad SeegerJuly 13, 2011
Best online ordering website in the business. Works on iPhone too!
Ivan BurazinJanuary 26, 2015
Hot ham and cheddar sandwich was great
Cristian AncaNovember 7, 2018
They don’t know what a flat white is and the cappucino is burned.
LindseyDecember 13, 2010
Even at 2pm after the lunch rush, be prepared to wait 20 minutes for your cup of soup (I did!).
antuan goodwinFebruary 11, 2010
If you're ordering lunch, bypass the crowd by ordering online. When you do, every 13th sandwich is free.
Mallory MitchellSeptember 30, 2010
Salad Lovers: Try the Cesar, it's to die for!
Chuck RoslofSeptember 11, 2015
The Chairman is pretty good.
Jessie ChelseaDecember 21, 2011
1/2 off day old cookies on the bottom shelf!!
tom jonFebruary 23, 2015
Great everything and I have a perfect time to go :)
EJJanuary 10, 2012
Been here 25+ times
Try the Hot Alby! It's a great tuna sandwich!
Daniela CelmaOctober 2, 2013
Best cookie Ever!!!
Dani HDecember 28, 2012
So yummy, but this location is REALLY slow, line or not. Nice people, though.
Dennis HomannJune 11, 2011
Been here 50+ times
Order for priority pickup on their (mobile) website to avoid the long line.
Catarina LaiSeptember 2, 2012
if you are in a hurry, order + pay online. skip the line. zoom to pick up upon arrival
drow rangerFebruary 4, 2010
Been here 10+ times
Napa Waldorf Chicken Salad Sandwich and any of their baked goods.
Mona LisaJuly 5, 2011
black and white treat ... ahhhhh... and the BLT is to die for...
Chad SeegerJune 21, 2011
Order online -- it's ridiculously easy!
Apo J. BordinOctober 11, 2012
Order online and skip the line
Krystha DartOctober 27, 2009
Turkey Pesto sandwich and the Black & White cookies are DELICIOUS! Read more
antuan goodwinFebruary 10, 2010
Ham and cheese croissants are great when they have them. Unfortunately, today they don't
David GuidoOctober 18, 2011
Try any breakfast sandwich with cheddar. Yum!
Angel PieDecember 8, 2011
Been here 50+ times
Ordering lunch online is the best thing ever! No waiting!!
Aaron Jacob WillmanJune 12, 2013
Been here 5+ times
ATTN: AAU employees: this place does not offer a discount to you.
Chanel AlexanderJune 28, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Pre-ordering for pickup does not make service quicker.
James PowellMarch 13, 2013
Chocolate chocolate chip... I'm just sayin'...
Yan HeekAugust 7, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Get the Hot Pastrami !!!
Mike CMay 1, 2015
Been here 25+ times
Bathroom code #93628 - subject to change
ShinaJune 6, 2015
Pastries!!!
Cheryl GohMarch 11, 2010
Turkey cranberry sandwich was awesome and healthy too!
Laura Sherr (Parr)November 19, 2012
Been here 25+ times
Excellent coffee, but seriously some of the worst service.
Gamae ThorntonOctober 1, 2010
Been here 10+ times
Try the Cobb sandwich. It's fantastic!
Zaz HarrisMarch 21, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Closed as of 3/21/14 for 2 months for renovation.
Matt KoidinDecember 10, 2009
Been here 25+ times
great egg sandwich - one of the best around

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