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Best Chocolates Restaurants Nearby in San Francisco

Mi Yucatan

Mi Yucatan

4.6
(500+)
• Mexican • DINEOUT-Outdoor seating
$0 delivery fee • 2.0 mi • 28 min
$9 off on $60+
"Super delicious and flavorful meal! I ordered the Chicken soup and it tasted like home! Flan came with strawberries which was a pleasant surprise"
"Absolutely terrible. Tiny burritos cost $30."
Chicken soup
Chicken ,soup with vegetables and noodles served with radish, cilantro,and home made tortillas.
$23.49
super burrito
choice the meat ( chicken , asada, poc chuc, cochinita ,or carnitas Rice, beans, salsa, sour cream, cheese, and avocado.
$25.75
Pollo Con Papas
slow cooking Chicken, with onions, bell peppers, tomatoes,garlic ,potatoes served with refried beans and rice with home made tortillas.
$25.22
Aguas Frescas
Horchata , hamaica , or strawberry lemonade
$5.83
McDonald's

McDonald's

4.4
(12k+)
• American • Fast Food
$0 delivery fee • 1.9 mi • 23 min
"The Big Breakfast® with Muffin & Hotcakes was so hearty & filling with the addition of the Steak Biscuit over the yum level. Everything came quickly, though only some Premium Roast Coffee condiments were missing, all good considering a very yummy breakfast ! :]"
"One of the better orders I have ever received from McDonalds!!! The fries were on point and the Filet-O-Fish® Meal had the perfect amount of extra tarter sauce making the sandwich just melt in my mouth!!! "
10 pc. Chicken McNuggets®
Tender, juicy Chicken McNuggets with your favorite dipping sauces.
$7.35
McChicken®
It’s a classic for a reason. Savor the satisfying crunch of our juicy chicken patty, topped with shredded lettuce and just the right amount of creamy mayonnaise, all served on a perfectly toasted bun.
$4.09
2 Cheeseburger Meal
2 simple, satisfying classic McDonald’s Cheeseburgers, served with our World Famous Fries® and your choice of a medium McDonald’s soft drink.
$14.35
Double Cheeseburger
Two 100% pure all beef patties seasoned with just a pinch of salt and pepper. Topped with tangy pickles, chopped onions, ketchup, mustard, and two melty American cheese slices. Wondering what is the difference between McDouble and Double Cheeseburger? It's the extra slice of American cheese in the Double Cheeseburger.
$5.69
Starbucks

Starbucks

4.5
(400+)
• Coffee • Cafe
$0 delivery fee • 0.4 mi • 16 min
"Their Crispy Grilled Cheese on Sourdough taste good. it has added oil to crisp up the sandwich, which is good. I enjoy their scones as well. I am a bit disappointed when it comes to their Iced Matcha Latte. It's only a few times where they get it right. "
"Their Crispy Grilled Cheese on Sourdough taste good. it has added oil to crisp up the sandwich, which is good. I enjoy their scones as well. I am a bit disappointed when it comes to their Iced Matcha Latte. It's only a few times where they get it right. "
Iced Brown Sugar Oatmilk Shaken Espresso
First we shake Starbucks® Blonde espresso, brown sugar and cinnamon together, and then top it off with oatmilk and ice for a cool lift to power you through your day. If Starbucks® Blonde Espresso Roast is not available, Signature Espresso Roast will be substituted.
$9.34
Double-Smoked Bacon, Cheddar & Egg Sandwich
Start your day with 21g of protein. This premium sandwich has bacon smoked for six hours over hickory wood chips, stacked with a cage-free fried egg, topped with a melted slice of sharp Cheddar cheese - all on our signature croissant bun.
$7.89
Sausage, Cheddar & Egg Sandwich
A classic breakfast sandwich with 18g of protein - savory sausage patty, fluffy cage-free eggs and aged Cheddar cheese on a perfectly toasted English muffin.
$6.54
Bacon, Sausage & Egg Wrap
A classic combination with 27g of protein and double-smoked bacon, savory pork sausage and cage-free scrambled eggs combined with Cheddar cheese and potatoes—all wrapped in a flour tortilla.
$8.02
Salem Sandwich Shop

Salem Sandwich Shop

4.7
(1k+)
• Grocery
$0 delivery fee • 1.0 mi • 30 min
"Salem Grocery in San Francisco is a hidden gem that has garnered a loyal following for its exceptional sandwiches. Located at 920 Geary Street, this compact, no-frills grocery and liquor store offers a variety of freshly made sandwiches that have customers raving. The standout feature of Salem Grocery's sandwiches is the quality and balance of their ingredients. Their sourdough rolls are perfectly crusty on the outside while maintaining a soft interior, making an ideal base for their flavorful fillings. Popular options include the pastrami sandwich, praised for its generous and well-seasoned meat, and the honey mustard that adds a delightful tangy sweetness to their offerings. If you find yourself in San Francisco and in need of a great sandwich, Salem Grocery is definitely worth a visit. Their dedication to quality and flavor ensures a delightful experience with every bit"
"I work at a nearby hospital and on the weekends our cafeteria is closed, so I treat myself to delivery. They have the best potato salad I've ever tasted. Their sandwiches are great.I like mine on the Dutch Crunch. I've had the Pastrami with extra cheese and black olives, and the Pesto Chicken. Both are do good and filling. Also they make my order and DoorDash gets it to me quickly. I will keep ordering from them in the future, ;)"
Build Your Own
Build you own sandwich using Boars Head Meats and Cheeses. Bread is baked fresh daily locally.
$15.66
Pastrami
Boar’s Head pastrami. Choose your bread and toppings. Made with fresh-prepared ingredients on locally baked bread.
$14.63
The TL Club
Turkey, pepper jack, avocado, and bacon. Make your own choice of toppings, all prepared daily. Pick your choice of a locally baked breads.
$17.29
Egg, Bacon & Cheese
Crispy bacon, fresh eggs, and melted cheese served hot on your choice of bagel, croissant, or bread. Made with Boar’s Head Meats.
$13.58
Café Guatemalteco

Café Guatemalteco

4.7
(6k+)
• Bagels • Breakfast
$0 delivery fee • 5.9 mi • 45 min
"The Breakfast wrap with avocado and meat was quite tasty today, warm and pliable. In addition, I tried the 3 tacos dorados which were also tasty. The Order of plantains portion was fresh, plentiful, with the perfect amount of sweetness. Would order all three again. Well done!"
"everything was spot on. the drinks are freshly made and tasted well. everything was packaged well. portions are good size. I was needing that soup and the mexican hot chocolate to soothe my cold. whoever cooked and prepped today did a great job"
Breakfast wrap with avocado and meat
Tortilla, egg, potato, american cheese, avocado, and meat. Come with 2 salsas on the side
$12.13
Caldo de Res
Beef soup with some vegetables ( corn on the cob, yuca, cilantro carrots, chayote, potato) served with rice and hand made tortillas on the side
$18.89
Super Churrasco Chapin
Carne Asada, shrimps, salad, refried beans with cheese and chips on top, rice, green onions, jalapeño, and chirmol (sauce) and 2 hand made tortillas
$20.91
2 Chuchitos
Guatemalan small corn tamal with chicken, served with tomato sauce and cheese
$7.86
IHOP

IHOP

4.3
(4k+)
• Chicken • Milk Shakes
$0 delivery fee • 3.0 mi • 43 min
"I had the country fried steak with eggs, hashbrowns, and pancakes, and they were delicious! I thoroughly enjoyed every bite (It took a couple of rounds in the microwave, simply because it's a lot of food, and I couldn't eat it all in one attempt!)! I very much recommend, plus I live quite away from the restaurant, but the food was delivered hot, and they provide utensils with which to eat everything, syrup, salt, ketchup; the whole 9! I was impressed! Will definitely be their repeat customer!"
"The pancakes were warm and fluffy. Thick and super sweet lemon ricotta. Frozen and fresh blueberries were used. Receiev sizable portion of Hash browns and cooked perfectly crispy on outside. Sausage and scrable eggs were delicious. "
Breakfast Sampler
Two eggs* your way, 2 custom cured hickory-smoked bacon strips, 2 pork sausage links, 2 thick-cut pieces of ham, golden hash browns & 2 fluffy buttermilk pancakes.
$25.93
Country Fried Steak & Eggs
Golden-battered beef steak smothered in hearty gravy. Served with 2 eggs* your way, golden hash browns & 2 fluffy buttermilk pancakes. Gravy may contain pork.
$22.18
Split Decision Breakfast
2 eggs*, 2 bacon strips, 2 pork sausage links, 2 buttermilk pancakes & 1 slice of our new Thick ‘N Fluffy French Toast.
$21.9
Sirloin Steak Tips & Eggs
Sirloin steak tips* with grilled onions & mushrooms. Served with 2 eggs* your way, golden hash browns & 2 fluffy buttermilk pancakes.
$23.66
Mazzetti’s Bakery

Mazzetti’s Bakery

4.8
(90+)
• Italian • Bakery
$0 delivery fee • 12.8 mi • 41 min
Farther away (+$4.99 fee)
"Their Chocolate Coffee Cake is always hit at parties. so moist and never disappoints. the Croissant is HUGE and fresh!!"
"Fake artificial Banana flavoring. Honey Raisin Bran Muffin was too sweet and tasted like pure sugar. Blueberry Muffin was fake flavoring. Delivery was late and driver blamed me because he couldn't find parking. Muffins were too artificial tasting and sweet."
Derby Cake 8"
Available in Vanilla or Chocolate Cake Layers, Fresh Strawberries & Bananas, From Scratch Whipped Cream (8-10 Servings) **Enter message you want written on cake at order checkout**
$49.95
Vanilla Cake Vanilla Buttercream Cupcake
Vanilla Cake, Vanilla Buttercream Frosting & Filling, Sprinkles
$3.29
Chocolate Fudge Cupcake
Chocolate Cupcake, Chocolate Fudge Filling & Frosting, Chocolate Chips
$4.29
Chocolate Buttercream Cake Slice
Chocolate Cake, Chocolate Buttercream Frosting & Filling
$6.59
Dunkin'

Dunkin'

4.4
(2k+)
• American • Comfort Food
$0 delivery fee • 10.5 mi • 36 min
Farther away (+$2.99 fee)
"Sweet Black Pepper Snackin' Bacon is the 🐶 favorite. Chai Latte with Butter Pecan flavor & Stevia and Almond Milk. 👍 Turkey Sausage Egg and Cheese on Crossaint is perfect burger replacement. 👌 Half Dozen Donuts is great to mix Jelly, Boston Creme & Vanilla Creme. 😋"
"I always love this location but unfortunately for both drinks today they forgot the extra shot that I paid for. The drinks taste like milk and raspberry syrup. I would also like to note that the day time crew always packages the coffee and food to standard with the stickers and the enclosed bags. But everytime I order at night that crew fails to put stickers and in a bag it only comes in a cup holder and with all the crazy videos surfacing on the internet of dashers playing in peoples food..hope that issue gets resolved and sorted out quickly"
Half Dozen Donuts
Share the joy by bringing people together with an assortment of half dozen or dozen donuts made in these delicious varieties*: Glazed, Double Chocolate, Strawberry Frosted, Vanilla Frosted, Chocolate Frosted, Old Fashioned, Boston Kreme, Glazed Chocolate Cake, Powdered, Vanilla Creme, Glazed Blueberry, and Jelly. *Assortment and availability will vary depending on location.
$14.49
Iced Latte
Made with milk and blended with our rich espresso, our Iced Latte is the perfect balance of cool, creamy and smooth to get you goin'.
$8.1
MUNCHKINS® Donut Hole Treats
Our Famous Munchkins® make the perfect treat to share with friends, family and colleagues alike. Made fresh daily in a variety of colorful and delicious flavors, there's a favorite for everyone. Be a real hero and pick up a Box O' Joe® while you're there. Available in the following varieties*: Glazed; Glazed Chocolate; Jelly; Powdered Sugar; Cinnamon; Sugar Raised. (*Availabilty may vary depending on location)
$7.84
Dozen Donuts
Share the joy by bringing people together with an assortment of half dozen or dozen donuts made in these delicious varieties*: Glazed, Double Chocolate, Strawberry Frosted, Vanilla Frosted, Chocolate Frosted, Old Fashioned, Boston Kreme, Glazed Chocolate Cake, Powdered, Vanilla Creme, Glazed Blueberry, and Jelly. *Assortment and availability will vary depending on location.
$25.13
Bluestone Lane

Bluestone Lane

4.6
(1k+)
• Coffee & Tea • Juice Bar
$0 delivery fee • 1.5 mi • 39 min
"The best $20 I spent in my life for this drink Aussie Iced Chocolate with 2 shots espresso. I would definitely order it again. Anyone who hasnt tried it is missing out. Sorry for the photos but I couldnt help but almost finish it!"
"Burrito was super small For the price and not much to write home about. Potatoes were cold and mushy. Latte was pretty bland and gross. "
Iced Latte
Double shot of our signature maverick espresso blend with your choice of milk, poured over ice
$9.03
Sunshine Burrito
Delicious scrambled eggs, dill mayo, bacon avocado, cheddar and fresh spinach D = Contains dairy, E = Contains egg, S = Contains soy
$13.69
Latte
The global cafe favorite. Double espresso with steamed, silky textured milk and a centimeter of velvety micro-foam.
$8.23
Avocado Toast
Our classic avocado smash seasoned with fresh lemon juice, sea salt & black pepper, chili flakes & olive oil on Multigrain Toast S = Contains soy, SE = Contains sesame
$12.58
corgi cafe

corgi cafe

4.4
(60+)
• American • Cafe
$0 delivery fee • 1.6 mi • 33 min
"Got the ocean beach smoothie and it was delicious- filling and super fresh! I would 100% order again :)"
"Tasted really old and bitter"
the Sunset
Double shot of espresso served hot or iced with your choice of milk.
$15.44
Latte
A double shot of espresso with heavy foam and 8oz of milk.
$7.3
the Ocean Beach
Enjoy our whole leaf tea hot or iced! Black, green, or herbal (Osmanthus, an herbal decaffeinated tea) sourced from a local partner in San Francisco.
$15.5
the Hayes Valley
Rich chocolate with a double shot of espresso and your choice or milk.
$15.67
Polk & Sutter Cafe Deli

Polk & Sutter Cafe Deli

4.0
(20+)
• American (New) • Coffee Shop
$0 delivery fee • 1.3 mi • 28 min
Melted Cheese
Toasted Bread with Cheese
$11.79
Plain Croissant
Your Choice of Smoked or Regular Turkey
$9.55
Cafe Latte
Peanut butter and strawberry jam
$5.83
Carrot
Smashed Eggs with Vegetables
$5.75
Pinecrest Diner

Pinecrest Diner

4.5
(2k+)
• American
$0 delivery fee • 1.3 mi • 38 min
"honestly i was more than satisfied with my order snd would def order again. i order the Fried Chicken and Waffle and had another Belgian Waffle on the side. the combination came with two reakky big thigh pieces, a drumstick & a full wing. i was anticipating some disappointment with the chicken but it was so crunchy and thoroughly seasoned and not to wet but not dry at all!! waffles were really thick fluffy, perfectly sweet i can tell they have a good batter. i asked for extra butter bc i as unaware of their portions but they gave plenty. this was my first time ordering from here so i was a but skeptical but they left me really happy and full and i shared with my boyfriend. thank you guys so much!"
"The New York Steak was cooked to perfection. It also comes with a hefty portion of hash browns, 2 eggs, and toast. The Denver omelette is also a pretty hefty serving size as was the hash browns. I got mine with an English muffin which all came with the omelette order. We always get an order of Onion Rings when eating here because they are a great value and the best I've found in SF so far. The amount you get is always more than 1 person would need. Great to share! I also got great value with the Biscuits and Gravy orders. I ordered extra so I could give a couple orders away so I appreciate the value I received. I ended up eating one order and they were as good as I expected. They consistently have great taste. You won't be disappointed eating here!"
Pinecrest Special
Two eggs, two sausages, two bacon and a choice of two pancakes or French toast with cinnamon and powdered sugar. Hash browns and toast not included.
$21.46
Ham, Bacon, Sausage, Hot Link or Hamburger Patty
Topped with cinnamon and powdered sugar.
$6.02
Juices
With white sausage gravy on top.
$4.74
Brioche French Toast
Fresh baked biscuits topped with hash browns, tomatoes, bacon, sausage gravy two eggs sunny side up and scallions.
$14.65
Mission burrito

Mission burrito

4.5
(600+)
• Grocery
$0 delivery fee • 2.0 mi • 29 min
$16 off on $107+
"this was one of the best breakfast burritos I've had. they put a lot of bacon and it's a full burrito not just mostly tortilla. definitely getting this again."
"I always love to eat and love to buy Super Burritos from you guys but this time it wasnt well prepared, it was not wrap up properly and it was wetly soft. I hope you guys do it properly next time, because Super Burritos was my favorite of all Super Burritos out there!"
A B C Breakfast Burrito
Bacon, eggs, cheese, potatoes, salsa, and avocado are wrapped in a warm flour tortilla for a hearty breakfast burrito with creamy, savory flavor in every bite.
$26.34
Potatoes breakfast burrito
Potatoes,Tomatoes.onions cilantro eggs cheese guacamole Wrapped with flour tortilla
$23.71
Super Burritos
Choice of meats: Asada, Chicken, Carnitas, Poc Chuc, cochinita pibil (Add Shrimp or Salmon for an additional charge). a. Rice,pinto beans, salsa, avocado, cheese, sour cream, and meat wrapped with flour tortilla.
$27.75
Chorizo breakfas burrito
Chorrizo.tomatoes.onions potatoes eggs cheese and sour cream
$23.92
Blue Bottle Coffee

Blue Bottle Coffee

4.7
(600+)
• American • Cafe
$0 delivery fee • 0.6 mi • 19 min
"WOW the best oatmilk latte i've ever had by far. The best latte i've ever had by far, actually "
"MERICANOSwhere watered downhis am. its usuallygood, today its terrible. I don't know who is working making these today but they need some.help."
Caffè Latte
A double shot of espresso with a long pour of steamed milk
$8.52
Iced Caffè Latte
A double shot of espresso with a long pour of cold milk over ice
$8.61
Iced NOLA
The original sweet and creamy chicory iced coffee
$7.77
Cold Brew
A rotating selection of our expressive coffees, brewed cold.
$8.13
Rolling Pin Donuts

Rolling Pin Donuts

4.5
(4k+)
• Donuts • Sweets
$0 delivery fee • 12.2 mi • 40 min
Farther away (+$4.99 fee)
"More than just donuts—they’re mini-meals packed with flavor. From chocolate-covered old-fashioned to maple bars and fruit-filled delights, each bite is indulgent and satisfying. A dozen is perfect for feeding the whole family or elevating your morning coffee."
"These were some of the worst donuts I've ever had. The oil was soaked into the dough of all our raised donuts, to the point where we could see the puddled layers of oil saturating the center of the donuts. It was like the oil wasnt hot enough when they added the donuts, so it had time to soak into the dough before the dough on the outside could cook. I didn't mind that the chocolate glaze was strangely matte, but it didn't taste like chocolate at all. The old fashion I received was so thin, it looked like an oversized onion ring. If this is normal for this business, it would appear they are really relying on name recognition. They either need to fix their recipes or retrain their baker."
Upgrade Dozen Donut
6 fancy Donuts( including Bar, French, Buttemilk, Jelly, Twist) + 7 regular. Not including Apple fritter and Cinnamon Roll.
$22.17
1/2 Dozen Donuts
All 13 Donuts are regular. Not including Bar, French, Buttemilk, Jelly, Twist, Apple Fritter, Cinnamon Roll
$11.86
Reg Dozen Donuts
Glazed, Chocolate, Maple, plain.
$20.49
Dozen Donut Holes
Glazed, Chocolate, Maple, Sugar, Crumble.
$3.47
Burger King

Burger King

4.3
(4k+)
• Burgers • Fast Food
$0 delivery fee • 1.1 mi • 25 min
"Original Chicken Sandwich: w/Lettuce • Mayonnaise • Ketchup • Swiss Cheese • Onion Rings: Nice Combination & Price Worthy Excellent Job For Business Management For The Grace Portion: Proper Fresh: Superb Would Order Again: Yes Specific Items:Yes, Detailed. But It [French Fries] Was Missing From This Order."
"This Burger King location turned me into a BK fan. Normally my go to for guilty pleasure night is MickeyD's for the fries but when did Burger King fries get so good? All my food was hot, crispy, and handled with care. "
Whopper
America's Favorite Burger*, The Whopper Sandwich is a ¼ lb** of flame-grilled beef with juicy tomatoes, crisp lettuce, creamy mayonnaise, ketchup, crunchy pickles, and sliced white onions on a toasted sesame seed bun. **Weight based on pre-cooked patty. *Based on May 2023 nationwide survey of 4,014 adults 18 or older.
$10.99
Original Chicken Sandwich
Lightly breaded chicken topped with crisp lettuce and creamy mayonnaise on a sesame seed bun.
$8.68
Double Cheeseburger
Two flame-grilled patties. 1/4 lb* of 100% beef. All topped with 2 slices of melted American cheese, crunchy pickles, yellow mustard, and ketchup on a toasted sesame seed bun. *Weight based on pre-cooked patty.
$5.14
Whopper Meal
America's Favorite Burger*, The Whopper Sandwich is a ¼ lb** of flame-grilled beef with juicy tomatoes, crisp lettuce, creamy mayonnaise, ketchup, crunchy pickles, and sliced white onions on a toasted sesame seed bun. **Weight based on pre-cooked patty. *Based on May 2023 nationwide survey of 4,014 adults 18 or older.
$17.89
Boudin Bakery

Boudin Bakery

4.6
(4k+)
• Bakery • Sandwiches
$0 delivery fee • 3.7 mi • 39 min
"Im in UCSF hospital and this was a welcome break to the hospital food. The clam chowder was great and filled with good chunks of clams, my wife enjoyed the sourdough bread her sandwich was made with. The White Chocolate Macadamia Cookie was by far the highlight of the meal and the most special part of our day. Thank you agin for the great FRESH and TASTY food. I just wish you were a little closer to home for my wife and I. "
"Hoping to edit this later but always loved boudin. I grew up on this food. It's Never a disappointment and always recommend especially to tourists. I wish I got more soup cause I love their chowder, but I know the bread with it will fill me up. You best believe they make the bread and if you don't believe it, hear that signature crunch from the crust and the softness inside. Perfection <3 All their items including the pizzas are absolutely delicious. Big plus, drinks came cold."
Soup and Sandwich Combo
Our world-famous New England-Style clam chowder. Served in our classic sourdough bread bowl.
$12.96
Clam Chowder with bread bowl
Turkey breast, havarti, smashed avocado, tomatoes, lettuce, mayo, on multigrain.
$10.81
Turkey Avocado Sandwich Multigrain
Turkey breast, Havarti, lettuce, tomatoes, lettuce, mayo, on a sourdough baguette.
$12.28
Turkey & Havarti Cheese Sandwich
Our world-famous New England-Style clam chowder. Served in our classic sourdough bread bowl.
$11.3

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