Newkirk's, Potrero At 23rd
11 people recommendvia r/AskSF, r/sanfrancisco11 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Newkirk's is a deli on Potrero that people recommend for its sandwiches. One diner names the SEC and the Italian as go-tos, and a recent visitor says the BEC and a pastrami salami were excellent. Another person enjoyed a Taylor pork roll sandwich and called it perfect, and one commenter rates the sandwiches the best in the city. A commenter also praises the house-made salsa.
Address
Newkirk's, 1002 Potrero Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- SEC, Italian, Taylor pork roll sandwich
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/doughnutfemme in r/AskSF · Feb 2026
Loves Newkirk's.
- Recommendsu/aweiss_sf in r/AskSF · Aug 2025
Recommends Newkirk's on Potrero.
- Recommendsu/ValiumKilmer in r/AskSF · Jan 2025
Names Newkirks as a favorite sandwich spot
- Recommendsu/Reasonable-Rub2243 in r/sanfrancisco · Jul 2025
Adds Newkirk's as a deli recommendation.
- Recommendsu/WestleyTitoD1abl0 in r/AskSF · Mar 2026taste
Just visited; BEC and pastrami salami were excellent.
- Recommendsu/growlybeard in r/AskSF · Mar 2026taste
Says Newkirk's is very good, with the SEC and the Italian as their usual picks.
- Recommendsu/Patchhead in r/AskSF · Mar 2026taste
Tried the Taylor pork roll sandwich recently and thought it was perfect.
- Recommendsu/jneil in r/AskSF · Mar 2026variety
Loves their hot sauces.
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- Recommendsu/franksautillo in r/AskSF · Aug 2025taste
Calls these the best sandwiches in the city and says the place deserves more attention.
- Recommendsu/CrazedZooChimp in r/AskSF · Aug 2025
Lists Newkirk's among favorites.
- Recommendsu/Curious-Aries in r/AskSF · Jan 2025
Recommends Newkirks
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Details last checked 11 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.