La Fromagerie Cheese Shop
Tucked into the bustling downtown area at 100 1st St in San Francisco, La Fromagerie Cheese Shop is a charming spot that quickly wins people over with its fresh, flavorful offerings and welcoming atmosphere. It’s the kind of place that feels perfect for a quick but satisfying lunch, especially if you appreciate quality ingredients done right. The sandwiches here are a highlight, with combinations that showcase excellent bread, rich cheeses, and crisp additions like peppery arugula. Even those who are usually skeptical about cold sandwiches often find themselves pleasantly surprised-one standout option features a balanced kick of habanero sauce that adds just the right amount of heat without overpowering the flavors. Vegetarian choices are available as well, and while they may vary, the best ones deliver a genuinely memorable bite thanks to thoughtful ingredient pairings. Beyond sandwiches, the shop also offers simple sides like fresh salads and small cheese cubes that complement the main dishes nicely. What really enhances the experience is how efficient everything is: despite being in a busy downtown location, service is quick, lines move fast, and food is often ready almost immediately. The pricing is another pleasant surprise, especially for San Francisco, with sandwiches around the $10 mark offering great value for the quality you receive. Add in the friendly and attentive staff, and the whole visit feels easy and enjoyable. Regulars often appreciate the rotating daily specials, which keep the menu interesting and give plenty of reasons to return.
Le Toulouse Sandwich
Smoked Duck Breast & Manchego (sheep’s milk cheese)
Le Californien Sandwich
Roasted Turkey Breast from Zoe's Meats & Fontal Cheese (cow's milk)
L'Italien Sandwich
Prosciutto di Italia & Handmade Burrata Cheese (cow's milk)
Le Parisien Sandwich
Jambon de Paris (ham) & Cave Aged Gruyère (cow's milk)
Le Provencal Sandwich
Bucherondin (goat’s milk cheese) & Roasted Red Bell Pepper
Le Californien Sandwich - Family Platter
Bundled in quantities of 10, Roasted Turkey Breast from Zoe's Meats & Fontal Cheese (cow's milk)
L'Italian Sandwich - Family Platter
Bundled in quantities of 10, prosciutto di Italia & Handmade Burrata Cheese (cow's milk)
Le Toulouse Sandwich - Family Platter
Bundled in quantities of 10, Smoked Duck Breast & Manchego (sheep’s milk cheese)
Le Parisien Sandwich - Family Platter
Bundled in quantities of 10, Jambon de Paris (ham) & Cave Aged Gruyère (cow's milk)
Le Provencal (Vegetarian) - Family Platter
Bundled in quantities of 10, Bucherondin (goat’s milk cheese) & Roasted Red Bell Pepper
La Mancha Side Family Style (Serves 10 People)
Kale salad, Local smoked duck breast, Manchego - sheep’s milk cheese from Spain, Dried figs & fresh pear, Toasted pumpkin seeds , Apple cider & honey vinaigrette
L'Occitane Side Family Style (Serves 10 People)
Romaine salad, Chicken with garlic, lemon and oregano, Bucherondin - goat’s milk cheese, Roasted red bell pepper, marinated artichokes and Roma tomato, Apple cider & honey vinaigrette
La Saint-Tropez Family Style (Serves 10 People)
Kale salad, Shrimps & Avocado, Parmigiano Reggiano, Grapefruit & Almonds, Cherry tomatoes &, Pepperoncini, Apple cider & honey vinaigrette.
La Florentine Side Family Style (Serves 10 People)
Wild Arugula, Prosciutto Di Italia , Burrata , Melon & Blueberries, Sliced Almonds, Tomatoes, Olive Oil & Balsamic
The Happy Hour Gourmet Cheese & Meat Board
La Fromagerie's Double Cream Cow’s milk Manchego Sheep’s milk Prosciutto Di Parma Rosemary Ham Jar of Mix Greek Olives Organic Crackers Our Happy Hour boxe includes half a pound of cheese and half a pound of meat. Will serves 2-4 cheese lovers.
The Tapas, Spanish Cheese And Charcuterie Board
Serrano Ham from Spain, Chorizo, Manchego from Spain, Olives, Marinated Artichokes, and Quince Paste (Membrillo) Includes one box of crackers. Serves 10.
The Classic French Cheese Board
Serves 10 People Enjoy our selection of creamy, bold and farmy cheeses 0.5lb Triple Cream (Délice de Bourgogne) Cow's milk from France 0.5lb Bleu d'Auvergne Cow's milk from France 0.5lb Morbier Cow's milk from France 0.5lb Cave Aged Gruyere Cow's milk from Switzerland Comes with Dried fruits & Nuts
The European Cheese Board
Serves 10 people 0.5lb Brillat Savarin, triple cream from Normandie, France cow’s milk 0.5lb Manchego from La Mancha, Spain sheep’s milk 0.5lb Marcel Petite Comte, 21 months from Eastern France, France cow’s milk 0.5lb Aged Gouda from Kaatsheuvel, Netherland cow’s milk Comes with dried fruits & nuts
Dried Fruits & Nuts Platter
Serves 10 people A assortment of dried figs, walnuts, dried apricots, almonds and dried bananas
Vegan Crudite Platter
Serves 10 people Fresh vegetables served with homemade hummus
The Mini Classic French Cheese Board
Enjoy our selection of creamy, bold and farmy cheeses 0.25lb Triple Cream (Délice de Bourgogne) Cow's milk from France 0.25lb Bleu d'Auvergne Cow's milk from France 0.25lb Morbier Cow's milk from France 0.25lb Cave Aged Gruyere Cow's milk from Switzerland Dried fruits & Nuts Olina's Wafer Crackers Our Classic French Cheese Board will serve 2 to 4 hungry fans.
The Gourmet Cheese, Meat & Wine Assortment
0.25lb La Fromagerie's Double Cream Cow’s milk 0.25lb Manchego Sheep’s milk 0.25lb Serrano Ham 0.25lb Local Rosemary Ham Jar of Mix Greek Olives Our Happy Hour box includes half a pound of cheese and half a pound of meat. Will serves 2-4 cheese lovers.
Macarons Platter
Mix of 20 macarons
Fruit Crackers
1 Raincoast crisps crackers
Raincoast Gluten Free Crackers
These crackers are full of toasty pecans, fresh rosemary and dark and juicy Thompson raisins, you won't be able to get enough of these taste bud-tantalizing crisps! Amazing on their own, these crisps are even more fabulous when paired with soft cheeses like Brie, St Andre, Cambozola and Boursin.
Wafer Crackers
Bag Of 5 Locally Made Macarons
Seasonal flavors
Macarons Platter
Mix of 20 macarons ( Pistachio, Raspberry, Chocolate)
Stroopwafels
5 stroopwafles
Rustic Bakery Cookies
Rustic Bakery cookies
Madeleines
Diet Coke
Diet Coke
Perrier - Sparkling Water
Perrier - Sparkling Water
Water
Water
Mexican Coke
Lorina Pink
Lorina Blood Orange
Deluxe Package (Selection Of 4 Bottles Of Wine)
1 bottle of light body red wine (JL Maldant Pinot Noir) Pairing: Brillat Savarin, Bresaola, Aged Comté & 1 bottle of mineral white wine (Sancerre Domaine Anchere) Pairing: Truffle tremor, Humboldt Fog & 1 bottle of medium body red wine (Chateau St Aubin Bordeaux ) Pairing: Ossau Iraty, Chorizo Iberrico, Serrano & 1 bottle of sparkling Rosé ( Crémant rosé Alsace) Pairing: Triple cream (Délice de Bourgogne), Bleu d'Auvergne
Selection Package ( Selection Of 4 Bottles Of Wine)
1 bottle of Red wine (Côtes du Rhone Cicada) Pairing: Serrano Ham, Bresaola, Aged Comté & 1 bottle of White wine (Sauvignon Blanc Le Bosquet) Pairing: Bucherondin, Humboldt Fog &1 bottle of Rosé wine (Domaine Vetriccie) Pairing: Manchego, Ossau Iraty, Chorizo Iberrico &1 bottle of Sparkling Rosé ( Crémant rosé Baron de Seillac) Pairing: Triple cream (Délice de Bourgogne), Bleu d'Auvergne
Domaine Auchere Sancerre Blanc Loire Valley (100% Sauvigon Blanc)
The Auchere family’s winemaking tradition has been passed from grandfather to father to son for generations. At the head of the family estate Jean-Jacques Auchere personally approves each wine to assure quality and consistency. Tasting notes: Clean and crisp attack, balanced with a good richness. Persistent, fine and elegant finish. A classic Sancerre!
Bourgogne Chablis (100% Chardonnay)
The Gueguen family lives in Préhy, about 7 km south-west of Chablis. This winery is young, established in January of 2013 by both Céline and Frédéric whom had preivously been working for larger wine estates in Chablis over the course of 15 years. Tasting notes: Pale gold colour, Powerful fruit expression and rich aromatics of white fruit and flowers. The palate balances richness and freshness. Lingering fruity finish. Decanting optional. Pair with: Marcel Petite Comte / Cave Aged Gruyere
Le Grand Bouqueteau Chinon Reserve (Cabernet Franc / Cabernet Sauvignon)
The vineyard of Grand Bouqueteau exists since 2003. The vineyard was created to respect four strong ideas : diversity and quality of the soils; quality vine and roots in relation with the soil; good control of the vine with high training and good leafs exposition. Tasting notes: Powerful nose of vanilla, coffee, dried Fruit, spice and perfumed Blackberry . Soft tannin with a full body and a long finish. Pair with: Tomme de Savoie / Mimolette
Champagne Monthuys (Champagne Blend)
Monthuys Pere et Fils is a family-owned Champagne maker in the village of Charly sur Marne, located on the west side of the Marne Valley.The vineyards boast a dry, sunny, south/south east orientation. The proximity of the Marne River (the longest river in France, which flows east of Paris) creates a temperate microclimate which prevents frosts during the winter and allows better maturation for the grapes during the summer. Tasting notes: A pleasing Champagne, round, fruity and finally honeyed.
Cremant D'Alsace Rosé (100% Pinot Noir)
The oldest cooperative in France, with a proud commitment to quality, cooperation, and progress that has been passed from generation to generation.The vineyards extend for six miles around Ribeauville, on a famous geological fault line whose terrain is characterized by a patchwork of different soils and subsoils. Tasting notes: Salmon pink color with a crisp acidity, underlined by red berry aromas and finished with a fresh, elegant mouthfeel.
Prosecco Accordato
Perfect as an aperitif, or with crudités, shellfish and seafood. Grapes of this Prosecco Spumante are manually harvested on the hills within the Treviso area, softly pressed to obtain the must, which is then treated by refrigeration and filtration. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks under controlled temperature between 18°C and 22°C. Pairs with: Ossau Iraty, Fiore Sardo
Set Of Utensils Per Person
A set of utensils includes napkin, fork & knife.
Gouda, Uniekaas Reserve (0.5lbs)
Hard cheese made from cow's milk, aged for 18 months and produced on the region of northern Holland. Flavors are pretty sharp with salty butterscotch, roasted nuttiness and crystallized crunchy bits of salt that melt into a creamy, meatiness on the tongue. Pair with: Malbec
La Fromagerie's Mimolette (0.5lbs)
Produced around the town of Lille, in the Flanders area of Pas-de-Calais, northern France, Mimolette is an aged, raw cow's milk cheese. The appearance and floral aroma of the rind is the work of tiny mites, specially evolved to cheese. It normally weighs about 2 kg (approximately 4.5 pounds) and is made from cow's milk. The orange color comes from the natural seasoning, annatto, which has a sweet and nutty flavor. Pair with: Malbec / Cabernet Sauvignon Share
Parmigiano-Reggiano 24 Months (0.5lbs)
Parmigiano-Reggiano is a hard Italian Cheese made from partly skimmed, unpasteurized milk. It is only allowed to be produced in the provinces of Parma, Reggio-Emilia and Modena, as well as parts of Emilia-Romagna. Parmigiano-Reggiano is commonly grated over pasta dishes, stirred into soups and risottos, and eaten on its own. It is often shaved or grated over other dishes. Pair with: Champagne Monthuys
Gouda Truffle (0.5lbs)
Gouda Truffle cheeses are matured for about 4 months to obtain the right level of balance between the cheese and the truffle. There is still the salty, chewy taste of the pate, but the earthy taste of truffles is persistent, and takes the whole arc of flavor to new heights. Pair with: Riesling Alsace
La Fromagerie's Manchego (0.5lbs)
Manchego is a hard cheese made in the La Mancha region of Spain from the milk of sheep of the manchega breed. It is made from unpasteurized sheep's milk. The rind is inedible with a distinctive, traditional herringbone basket weave pattern, pressed on it and the flavor is fruity, grass, hay with a tangy note. Pair with: Riesling Alsace / Malbec
Burrata (Ea)
Fresh mozzarella and cream cheese give this Italian cheese a delicate feel. Burrata means "buttered" in Italian, which gives you a hint about how flavorful it is. Although burrata initially has a similar appearance to a fresh ball of mozzarella, what makes it special is what's inside. Pair with: Mercurey White
Prosciutto Di Parma (0.5lbs)
The production of genuine Parma Ham is the story of a special relationship between man and nature. Since Roman times, the unique conditions of the Parma region have made it possible to produce the highest quality hams that have been appreciated by gourmets for centuries.
Smocked Duck Breast (0.5lbs)
This duck breast is fully cooked and ready to enjoy. Simply slice it and place it on your favorite greens.
Rosemary Ham (0.5lbs)
Locally made
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11:00 AM - 03:00 PMTuesday :
11:00 AM - 03:00 PMWednesday :
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11:00 AM - 03:00 PMFriday :
11:00 AM - 03:00 PMSaturday :
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INFORMATION
100 1st St, San Francisco, CA 94105, United States
Thursday : 11:00 AM - 03:00 PM , Today :
Go here! Super cute French cheese and sandwich shop. Pick up picnic items like cheese, olives, crackers, chips, fresh salads and sandwiches. I found them on MealPal. French style oasis in DTSF.
Moira Noiseux
Legit french, affordable as heck, delicious. Super happy they're available on ritual, may just be doing this every week. They also have an extensive cheese selection. Very great shop! My sandwich was perfect. Duck and fig, awesome combination. Stays together well, good texture, great bread.
Caleb Rogers
It’s a typical shop for white collar workers, but one I really enjoyed. You can get some nice sandwiches there. My favorite one, and a clear recommendation to anyone, is TOULOUSE with duck breast and fig jam. PARISIEN with aged cheese was a bit too dry because of the bread. The ITALIEN was good. And try the grilled cheese some time.
Sebastian
Toulouse sandwich is highly recommended! I forgot to put vegetables Had a friend worked at different locations and she always made me a better one than this one, but it was not bad here!
Y T
Delicious food and fast service; highly recommend their grilled cheese options and tomato soup!
Angela G.
Vegetarian sandwiches could be hit or miss, but this one was sooo goood!!! The bread, the cheese, arugula. Loved it!
Dee Dee Mandark
The Californien sandwich tasted amazing. I normally don't like cold sandwiches, but I loved this one! The habanero sauce packed just the right amount of heat for someone who likes spicy food like me. I also enjoyed the salad and some cheese curds (small cheese cubes) I got in addition. For downtown SF, $10/ sandwich is a great price. The line was not long (less than 1 min) and they had my food made instantly. I'll definitely be coming back since they have daily special sandwiches that looked really good.
Matthew Marwedel
Great spot for lunch. Very fresh and tasty. Lovely staff.
Eva Hunter