About us

Serving the San Francisco community since 1994, AK Subs was founded by two friends who wanted better lunch options in the neighborhood. What started as a simple idea has grown into a local favorite, offering fresh, hearty subs and sandwiches that satisfy every appetite — without breaking the bank. Over the past 30 years, the neighborhood may have changed, but our mission hasn’t: to serve delicious food with a side of community spirit. Whether you’re stopping by for a quick lunch, catering an event, or grabbing a snack on the go, AK Subs continues to deliver fresh ingredients, bold flavors, and a welcoming experience for everyone in San Francisco.

AK Subs was founded with the belief that food could be tasty, filling, and healthy all at the same time. The easiest and best way to achieve this is through freshness and selecting the right suppliers.

Taste the Difference

Bread comes from three different bakeries, each specializing in a particular style, delivered fresh every day, and made without preservatives.

The produce comes from the local farmer's market when in season. When not in season, it is bought from a vendor that specializes in greenhouse produce. This way, our produce comes from local growers as much as possible.

Lastly, our meat comes from three different suppliers. Our deli meat is Boar's Head Brand, the premier deli meat provider in the United States. Our fresh meat is all-natural with no hormones or antibiotics and free-range. Our chicken is free-range organic from Petaluma, and our fresh fish is wild red snapper caught in the waters of Canada and flown to us.

The next step to providing a quality meal is a happy staff. Our employees have worked with us for a long time. Our shortest-tenured employee has been with us for 11 years, while our longest has been here for 25 years. We have witnessed marriages and children, suffered together, and celebrated together. We have supported our employees through some of their darkest moments, and they, in turn, understand and believe in our mission statement, striving to provide you with the best meal they can.

AK Subs is green and has been for 19 years. We converted to composting long before it was mandatory and were among the original grease recyclers in the city. Almost all of our consumer items are compostable or recyclable, and our cleaning chemicals are biodegradable.

We hope you have tried us and enjoyed your experience, but we are aware that we are not perfect.