Love N Haight Deli & Cafe

[Guest guest]

This is a classic sandwich shop. Straight across from the entrance is a list of

11 breads, six cheeses and 18 " meats, " 10 of which are vegetarian. That's what

makes this place a destination for herbivores.

 

 

The inside has room for about four tables along with the sandwich bar. The walls

and ceiling are covered by murals that have a true Haight feeling: Most are

whimsical paintings of Atlantis, but some are also a little scary, like a hand

coming down from the ceiling to grab you, or maybe your sandwich?

 

The vegan " chicken steak " sandwich with everything on it ($5.49) is warm, fresh

and gut-busting. Vegan pepper steak ($5.49) on a Dutch crunch roll is

satisfying. Although it was not similar to beef in any regard, the " steak " was

tender and is well complemented by Dijon mustard. The vegetarian smoked duck

($6.49) is also worth a try, because this faux fowl is not often featured, even

on the most vegetarian-friendly menus. It has a sweetness that is very

uncharacteristic of real meat.

 

All of these sandwiches can be accompanied by a large ($2.50) or small ($1.25)

bag of Kettle brand chips and a cold soda from the large selection along the

wall.

 

 

Vitals: 553 Haight St. (between Fillmore and Steiner streets), S.F. (415)

252-8190. 11:30-2 a.m. Mon.-Sat., 11:30-1 a.m. Sun. Cash only, but ATM on-site.

 

- Rachael Daylong, 96hours

 

This article appeared on page F - 9 of the San Francisco Chronicle

 

 

 

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