Leonardo's Deli Cafe — Restaurant in Millbrae

Got lunch here at the tail end of their lunch rush this past Friday. I saw that they were busy but I had gotten my order for a Raider sandwich before another rush of customers. Unfortunately, the folks behind the counter made at least four other customers’ sandwiches before mine, so I was stuck waiting for a bit. I asked for ETA on my sandwich and was met by rudeness and excuses that they were busy, and the owner telling his employees to make my sandwich because I was “unhappy”. Yes, I was getting hangry and needed my food but didn’t need the condescension. Owner’s son was apologetic enough but didn’t make up for the rudeness of the owner. I was trying to support a local business but not with this attitude. A simple “sorry, your food’s coming right up” would’ve been good. Sandwich wasn’t bad but I don’t think I will...

This quaint little cafe needs to be on the map of PLACES TO MUST EAT in SF. I missed my morning breakfast at my hotel & was just walking by this cafe - the warm setup took me inside & what followed was probably one of the best breakfast experiences of my life

Aaki (the restaurant lady) heard me out & put in a good 15 minutes cooking me their International Deli Sandwich. So different from the impersonal NY deli experiences. Every bite of this beautiful looking sandwich was just out of the world - eggs cooked to perfection, bacon that was packed with flavor & the pork sausage that was just outstanding.

I can’t wait to visit SF once again & come eat here....

I go here to support a local business, and appreciate their fresh food. They're generous with the sandwich meat as well. However, half the time my sandwich comes out incorrect. I don't know why, but if I ask for no tomato, the ladies don't give me lettuce either. This has happened a few times. Please, I want the lettuce! They also don't give much of the other add-on veggies you pay for. I just want a balanced sandwich that isn't necessarily all meat. But again, they're friendly and convenient, so I'd prefer to go here instead of Lunardi's, but they make it difficult sometimes when I can't always depend on getting a simple sandwich made with simple...