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Frugal Foodie: 15 Great Hole-in-the-Wall Spots

1. Cordon Bleu

8.4
1574 California St (at Polk St), San Francisco, CA
Vietnamese Restaurant · Polk Gulch · 80 tips and reviews

Jennie Y.Jennie Yang: Hidden gem - delectable ma po tofu! Vermicelli dish too. Cheap as well. Nom nom nom.

Lime Tree Southeast Asian Kitchen is one of Frugal Foodie: 15 Great Hole-in-the-Wall Spots.

2. Lime Tree Southeast Asian Kitchen

7.8
450 Irving St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), San Francisco, CA
Asian Restaurant · Inner Sunset · 47 tips and reviews

Max K.Max K: Great hole in the wall place. Definitely get the beef rendang.

Cafe Zazo is one of Frugal Foodie: 15 Great Hole-in-the-Wall Spots.

3. Cafe Zazo

64 14th St (at Trainor), San Francisco, CA
Sandwich Spot · Mission District · 17 tips and reviews

Katherine G.Katherine G: Best sammiches! It's easy to miss bc it's a little hole in the wall, but so good.

Hyde Away Blues BBQ & Gumbo Cafe is one of Frugal Foodie: 15 Great Hole-in-the-Wall Spots.

4. Hyde Away Blues BBQ & Gumbo Cafe

457 Hyde St (btwn O'Farrell & Ellis), San Francisco, CA
BBQ Joint · Tenderloin · 36 tips and reviews

Olly W.Olly Wilton: Great little hole in the wall restaurant. The owner is lovely and very welcoming. A great causal dining experience of ribs, pulled pork and the trimmings

The Phone Booth is one of Frugal Foodie: 15 Great Hole-in-the-Wall Spots.

5. The Phone Booth

8.5
1398 S Van Ness Ave (at 25th St), San Francisco, CA
Dive Bar · Mission District · 36 tips and reviews

Diego R.Diego Rufo: In a city not known for its cheapness, you can still get a strong cocktail here for less than $4 and the jukebox is a who's who of punk and indie rock icons. Read more.

Halu is one of Frugal Foodie: 15 Great Hole-in-the-Wall Spots.

6. Halu

312 8th Ave (at Clement St), San Francisco, CA
Japanese Restaurant · Inner Richmond · 73 tips and reviews

🐍Ssstephanie🐍Ssstephanie: Absolutely love this place. The staff are amazing and the food never fails.

Hole in the Wall Saloon is one of Frugal Foodie: 15 Great Hole-in-the-Wall Spots.

7. Hole in the Wall Saloon

7.7
1369 Folsom St (btwn 9th & 10th), San Francisco, CA
Gay Bar · SoMa · 24 tips and reviews

David C.David Christensen: I dare you to order a frozen margarita.

Lupa Trattoria is one of Frugal Foodie: 15 Great Hole-in-the-Wall Spots.

8. Lupa Trattoria

8.4
4109 24th St (btwn Castro & Diamond), San Francisco, CA
Italian Restaurant · Noe Valley · 25 tips and reviews

Lauren C.Lauren Clifford: Amazing Italian food in a very authentic Italian setting. Ravioli in pink sauce is a dream come true and excellent wine list. Really cute hole in the wall with great service.

Yamo is one of Frugal Foodie: 15 Great Hole-in-the-Wall Spots.

9. Yamo

8.3
3406 18th St (at Mission St), San Francisco, CA
Burmese Restaurant · Mission District · 181 tips and reviews

Holger L.Holger Lüdorf: Great hole-in-the-wall with only 8 seats at the bar. Dirt cheap (no dish more than $6). All dishes made fresh before your eyes. Just laugh at the grumpy chefs behind the counter.

SF Hole In The Wall Pizza is one of Frugal Foodie: 15 Great Hole-in-the-Wall Spots.

10. SF Hole In The Wall Pizza

6.1
3244 Scott St (btwn Chestnut and Lombard), San Francisco, CA
Pizzeria · Marina District · 22 tips and reviews

David T.David Travels: Everyone loves a "hole in the wall" joint (pun intended)! If you can appreciate friendly staff and great customer service over a slice of pizza and beer, then this is your place! Love it!

Chabaa Thai Cuisine is one of Frugal Foodie: 15 Great Hole-in-the-Wall Spots.

11. Chabaa Thai Cuisine

7.0
420 Geary St (at Mason St), San Francisco, CA
Thai Restaurant · Lower Nob Hill · 54 tips and reviews

Giovanni P.Giovanni P.: Small little restaurant but very good.

Saffron Grill is one of Frugal Foodie: 15 Great Hole-in-the-Wall Spots.

12. Saffron Grill

7.4
1279 Fulton St (at Divisadero St), San Francisco, CA
Indian Restaurant · Alamo Square · 40 tips and reviews

Nino E.Nino E: Excellent hole in the wall Indian place, a little on the sweet side but the saag paneer is bangin'.

Lahore Karahi is one of Frugal Foodie: 15 Great Hole-in-the-Wall Spots.

13. Lahore Karahi

7.7
612 Ofarrell St (btwn Leavenworth St & Hyde St), San Francisco, CA
Indian Restaurant · Tenderloin · 107 tips and reviews

Heidi S.Heidi Steklis: The place doesn't look like much but the food is fantastic.

Cafe Golo is one of Frugal Foodie: 15 Great Hole-in-the-Wall Spots.

14. Cafe Golo

1602 Lombard St (at Gough St), San Francisco, CA
Breakfast Spot · Marina District · 40 tips and reviews

Kelsye N.Kelsye Nelson: Whoa! Major breakfast from such an unassuming place. Great find! Impeccable service. Delicious food. Low prices.

Vietnam is one of Frugal Foodie: 15 Great Hole-in-the-Wall Spots.

15. Vietnam

620 Broadway (at Columbus Ave), San Francisco, CA
Vietnamese Restaurant · North Beach · 41 tips and reviews

Modern L.Modern Life: The banh mi was good! Total hole in the wall if you can handle it!