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The Sausage Factory

The Sausage Factory

Eat Local in San Francisco

4.4 725 Google reviews

+1 415 626 12 50517 Castro St, San Francisco, California 94114 · The Castro

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517 Castro St, San Francisco, California 94114

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About

Historical, wood-paneled space with vintage decor serving traditional Italian food & pizza.

Amenities

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating

Hours

Monday
Closed
Tuesday
4 to 9 PM
Wednesday
4 to 9 PM
Thursday
4 to 9 PM
Friday
12 to 11 PM
Saturday
12 to 11 PM
Sunday
12 to 9 PM

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