The west side of San Francisco has Hummus Bodega and Laundromat on the north side of Golden Gate Park, but the French-born Valentine Erman brought Jewish food to the Outer Sunset in April 2023. Her babka cake, pie, and rolls aren’t her only offerings as she rotates various dishes including halloumi and sabich sandwiches.

Igor “Iggy” Teplitsky first hit the San Francisco food scene with his Borsch Mobile food truck, but now they’ve taken over the former Cassava space in the Outer Richmond in fall 2023. Matzo ball soup, latkes with spiced apple jam and sour cream, and, depending on how wide you cast the net, BEC breakfast sandwiches and blintzes grace this sleeper Jewish food hit.

Hummus Bodega’s housemade hummus only lasts a few days after purchase, something that dismayed purchasers until they learned that a tiny consumption window means it’s fresh. The all-kosher spot also serves Frena’s fantastic pita, and a selection of falafel sandwiches and bowls.

Kristina Costa, formerly of Tartine in the Mission and now the head baker at this Hayes Valley hit, was just longlisted by the James Beard Foundation in the Outstanding Pastry Chef or Baker category. Everything at this charming corner cafe confirms that nomination: Espresso with halwa is a multisensory delight, the babka is outrageous, and each new item — such as a pumpkin baharat pie in fall 2023 — is more standout than the last.

Jeff Krupman may be one of the Bay’s unsung culinary heroes, though his talents have been recognized by former president Barack Obama and — equally as important — mogul Kim Kardashian. Beyond his pizza skills at PizzaHacker, Krupman has moonlighted as a bagel wiz since 2018. He and his team experiment with zaatar, too, alongside a long list of raisin, tomato, and fish-laden bagel sandwiches.

Mark ’n Mike’s first launched as a New York deli–inspired pop-up during the pandemic, serving 12-hour smoked brisket, pastrami reubens, lox, and matzo ball soup. And fortunately, even when One Market reopened for full service in the spring of 2021, the team decided to keep the meaty menu available for takeout, delivery, and on-site dining at the restaurant.

Saul's is your classic Jewish delicatessen. Whether you’re in the mood for a quick nosh, or just want to pick up some chopped liver by the pound, Saul’s has what you need. Pastrami, corned beef on rye, matzoh ball soup, and pickles, lots of pickles, are the stars of the show, though breakfast does have the allure of challah French toast.

Chef Mica Talmor previously owned the popular Ba-Bite, before opening the new Pomella in March of 2020, no less. The Cal-Israeli restaurant celebrates many different Middle Eastern flavors in dreamy hummus, cheese-stuffed falafel, salads and wraps, and chicken and veggie tagines. And she often sets out special seasonal menus for the Jewish holidays.