San Francisco Since 1988

Your neighborhood lunch counter, done right.

Fresh sandwiches, hot entrees, and the kind of comfort food that turns regulars into family. No fuss, no frills — just honest food at honest prices on Howard Street.

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35+
Years Serving SF
Daily
Fresh Hot Meals
10am
– 7pm, Seven Days
Continental Cafe & Deli interior with counter seating and fresh food display
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Continental Cafe kitchen staff preparing fresh food
Our Story

Three decades of feeding the neighborhood.

Continental Cafe & Deli has been a cornerstone of San Francisco's Howard Street corridor since 1988. What started as a small sandwich counter has grown into a beloved neighborhood institution — the kind of place where regulars know your name and your order.

We believe great food shouldn't require a reservation or a long wait. That's why we keep our kitchen running from 10 AM to 7 PM, seven days a week — serving hot entrees, fresh sandwiches, and the kind of comfort food that reminds you why you love eating out.

Open 7 Days
10 AM – 7 PM
Fresh Daily
Made from scratch
Hours & Location

Find us on Howard Street

Opening Hours

Monday 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Tuesday 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Wednesday 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Thursday 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Friday 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Saturday 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Sunday 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
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Get in Touch

(415) 357-1060
845 Howard St, San Francisco, CA 94103
What Our Customers Say

Loved by the neighborhood

"My go-to lunch spot for years. The sandwiches are always fresh, the portions are generous, and the staff treats you like a regular — even if you've only been in once."

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Marcus T.
Howard Street regular

"The hot entrees are incredible — like something your grandmother would make, but better. I stop here at least twice a week. Best value in the neighborhood, period."

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Sarah L.
Weekly customer

"I bring out-of-town visitors here because it's the real San Francisco — unpretentious, warm, and delicious. The pastrami sandwich is legendary for a reason."

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David R.
Local guide
Visit Us Today

Come hungry. Leave happy.

Whether it's a quick lunch between meetings or a relaxed dinner with friends, Continental Cafe & Deli is your table on Howard Street. Walk ins welcome — no reservation needed.

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