Ganim's

4.6(390)

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Location & Hours

Address

1135 18th St, San Francisco, CA 94107, USA
San Francisco, California 94107
United States

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Hours

Open • Closes Today at 8:30 PM

Monday10:30 AM - 8:30 PM

Tuesday10:30 AM - 8:30 PM

Wednesday10:30 AM - 8:30 PM

Thursday10:30 AM - 8:30 PM

Friday10:30 AM - 9:00 PM

SaturdayClosed

SundayClosed

Contact & Links

Contact Information

(415) 282-9289

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About Ganim's

No-frills cafe since 1974 offering kebabs & other Middle Eastern fare plus burgers, beer & wine.

Price range: inexpensive

Google-sourced data last fetched on July 11, 2025.

4.6/5

Based on 390 reviews

Recent Reviews

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Ti Zhao

7 months ago

This place can do no wrong. You’d think a place that served everything would be mediocre at everything. Well, you’d be wrong because everything they make is the best of its category. Best fish and chi...

Jesse

10 months ago

San Francisco Bay Area Favorite Best Burger's and Fish & Chip's. Also Delicious Fusion Kebob's and Gyro's. And Fresh made to order Salad's. Friendly Fast Customer Service. And a old school 1980's Ambi...

vclar

7 months ago

I ordered a lettuce wrapped cheeseburger. Wow, it was fantastic. 🤩 The lettuce was cold and crispy. The burger was nicely cooked and very juicy. This was the best lettuce wrapped burger that I have e...

Jenny Xu

9 months ago

Came here at about 7 pm on Thursday and there was no line! Good: - The cali burrito was amazing! It was so good portion size-wise that I didn't finish in one go, but the flavoring was perfect. The fl...

Virgil Caine

a year ago

I was driving around in San Francisco looking for a place to park for The Dead and Company show, and found this great little Cafe. The owner is a friendly and engaging Man. We chatted about the local ...

What People Are Saying

Overall Experience

Customers generally have a very positive dining experience, highlighting the restaurant's ability to excel across a diverse menu. The restaurant is described as a local favorite, worthy of repeat visits.

Customer Favorites

Top dishes include the burgers (Swiss/Mushroom burger and lettuce-wrapped cheeseburger are specifically lauded), fish and chips, Cali burrito, kebabs, and gyros. The grilled salmon is also highly praised for its exceptional quality.

Atmosphere & Service

The owner is noted for being friendly and engaging with customers. The atmosphere is described as having a casual, old-school diner vibe with TVs, but can feel less suitable for solo dining.

Value & Quality

The pricing is considered reasonable for the generous portion sizes provided. Food quality is consistently praised, with ingredients described as fresh and flavorful.

Areas for Improvement

The food preparation time can be lengthy, leading to wait times of up to 25 minutes.

Recent Trends

Recent reviews continue to emphasize the high quality of the food and the overall positive experience, with one reviewer specifically highlighting the convenience of no line during their visit.