Souvla

The Haight & Hayes Valley


Ancient Greek philosophers didn't think too hard about lunch, and neither should you at Souvla. Get in line and make no-fail choices: pita or salad, wine or not. Instead of go-to gyros, get signature spit-fired lamb atop kale with yogurt dressing, or tangy chicken salad with pickled onion and mizithra cheese. Go early/late for skylit communal seating, or head to Patricia's Green with takeout.

Additional locations citywide, including 531 Divisadero in NoPa; see website.


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