Oasis Convenience Store

There’s another #boysdeli but in embarcadero. Just as good. Can’t wait to eat these Sandos during the week now and not just on the weekend.

I just wanted a sandwich I can eat on my desk because today is a hustling kind of day. Oasis is literally a minute away from me and they have Boar’s Head sandwiches. I have no clue what Boar’s Head is but I have been curious to know.
So I made a visit. Their sandwiches have fun names and I settled on Sexy Time, because anything with the word «sexy» could only be good, right? Wrong! The habanero ham, chipotle, gouda, honey mustard and parmesan sounded promising but the sandwich just did not deliver. The spiciness I was craving was hardly there. The worst part is that every movement just simply seemed to make the sandwich fall apart. A slight shift in my position and fixins would fall off the sandwich. A couple of bites sufficed to make it all fall apart. The culprit is the very liberal slathering of condiments. I can easily say that their Sexy Time was easily one of the messiest meals I have ever eaten (which is saying something) and eating it could lead to so many innuendos (from which I will spare you), but not in a good way. Just an FYI, Oasis, a sandwich I can barely bite into is so NOT sexy.
There was hardly any wait. And while I initially thought of myself as a lucky girl, I think people just wised up on their messy sandwich. I am willing to think that it may have just been my choice of sandwich, so I am willing to give them another go as the guys there were super pleasant. But then again, for the price tag, I know better sandwiches can be had so close to them. I am not saying I am never returning, but I am not sure I will return again, either.

Wow. Boar’s Head sandwiches. Need I say more? This place’s sandwiches are insane. If you like your sandwiches toasted, be sure to ask them to leave yours in for a little longer than usual. Especially on Dutch crunch, the effect is marvelous.

Their chocolate candy went bad when the shop got overheated after the new owners took over. Customers are not allowed to open the candy to check if it is discolored before purchasing it, and they will not refund your money if it is no good. I just went back, thinking for sure the candy would have been replaced by now, but they haven’t. I feel sorry for the people eating substandard chocolate that should have been taken off the shelves. Tsk, tsk.

I will miss Adam, Jennifer and Billy very much. They were like family.
Oasis/​The Boys Deli has a new look. They use Boar’s Head meats (the best!) and have an amazing variety of sandwiches with cool names. You can even buy the cold cuts to take home and they have great sides/​salads/​desserts as well.
Nick and Fady are super nice. I know I will be there often, and use them for catering for our office lunches as well. I’m lucky I work in this building!

This place is the bomb. My favorite sandwich shop In SanFrancisco, The Boys Deli just took over this spot. Very clean! The customer service is great and the sandwiches are delicious. They use Boars Head meat which his by far the best meat and very hard to find in SF. I have no complaints. I walked out with a fat fresh and delicious sandwich for only 8 bucks. This place is a must,. They’re located on the 2^nd floor of the Embarcadero 4 building and the 2^nd location is on Polk and green st.

The boys deli was amazing. They use my fav meats from boars head and awesome bread. Definitely a must goto deli if your by the Embarcedero. The boys behind the counter are very friendly and got me out in under 5 min w my sandwich. Thanks

I’m really glad this place is here. I work at 4EC, and stop by here frequently to buy chips or a vitamin water during the work day. Everything is reasonably priced (particularly for the FiDi). It’s family owned, with the husband and wife running things. The wife is really sweet and friendly. The only real drawback is that sometimes you just want to grab something quickly and be in and out without a conversation regarding what you’re buying, how you plan to use it, and how your day is going. (i.e., sometimes I really don’t want to stop and explain why I’m returning for a second bag of chips or a candy bar on a particularly stressful day.) As others have mentioned, the owners treat you like «family,» which is nice on the whole, but there is also something to be said for an impersonal convenience store shopping experience.

Oasis is especially convenient if you are staying at the Hyatt Regency San Francisco. Simply walk out the back door of the hotel into the Embarcadero Center and go down a level. It’s a small convenience store that also makes sandwiches.
All of the normal convenience store snacky goodness is here: chips, candy bars, snacks, gum, cold bottled water, soda, and more.

$ 3.89 for a pastrami sandwich on Dutch crunch
they asked if I wanted toasted bread & microwaved meat, sure why not. The lady not so nice, but the 2 guys very nice. Get the guys to serve you. Better than the two 24hour Subways around…

Came here for the first time today after reading reviews. I got the Turkey on Dutch Crunch and it was decent, as it was mentioned before meat is nothing special. Awesome deal tho for everything, got chips and 24 oz drink with it for a total of $ 5.90
The customer service was excellent! I was greeted and attended to right away, they were super friendly the whole time. I will definitely come back and try another sandwich.

I figured I should at least review the place I have been going for the past 3 years for my daily breakfast runs and weekday lunches.(I used to go to Les Croissants down the street but stopped since it was just too much time for me to be away from the office.)
I stop by here for breakfast almost everyday and usually once or twice a week for their lunch deals. The food is inexpensively priced for the 1.75 dollar bagel or P&J sandwiches or the 5 dollar lunch deals. They even have food you can buy separately like when I tried a health kick and only ate the 3 boiled eggs (not eating the yolks) with toast bread.
The Sandwiches are like what you would make at home such as tuna, turkey and ham so they not fancy but good comfort food and its always consistent. It is also good place to go if you are in a rush for lunch or late 4pm lunches since the food is made very quickly. Many times I would rush down to pick up a late lunch minutes before the start of a conference call and make it back in time. (Actually the time it took for me to write this review I could have got out and came back with a sandwich in hand with time to spare).
Regarding the service, they are always polite and always are in a good mood, unlike myself. They even remember my name. I just stopped by this morning for my breakfast and ended up purchasing another IPHONE cable (I keep loosing them) from them and a cheap little umbrella since I forgot at home. How convenient.

I know Oasis doesn’t put fancy meats or organic vegetables in their sandwiches, but I love it here anyway. Like my coworkers have already mentioned, Jennifer and Adam are like our parents. A sandwich, soda, and a bag of chips, just like mom makes, are only $ 5. I also like to stop by when I need a mid day snack/​pick me up after being defeated yet again by my excel spreadsheet. The parents not only remember my name, but also speak to me in Chinese and always ask how I am doing.
As long as I am in EC 4, I will be their loyal customer!

I just noticed 2 of the 6 reviews on here are from coworkers…
I stop by Oasis at least 3 or 4 times a week for treats (almond m&ms), lunch ($ 5 sandwiches), breakfast anytime (scrambled egg on english muffin — yum!), and medical emergencies (cough drops).
Jennifer and Adam are super sweet and make a huge effort to make sure your shopping experience is pleasant and efficient — they are slowly learning all the names of everyone in my office. And, they always (always!) greet me by name whenever I walk in… like this morning for a plain croissant.
In such difficult economic times… we have to support the mom and pops to make sure they survive!

I work in 4 Embarcadero Center and this place has become our default lunch spot when we want a quality sandwich for less than $ 5. I affectionately refer to the owners, Jennifer and Adam, as my work «parents» as they are always always asking how I’m doing and speak to me in my native language.
In one conversation with them, they mentioned cost of goods have increased due to the sinking economy. When asked what that means to the customer, they were adament that they wouldn’t increase prices. Even if they did raise their prices, I’m sure their loyal customer base would still continue to frequent Oasis… I’d still go!

$ 4 sandwiches, made to order by a nice lady. Large selection of beverages, candy, and snacks. Sells Odwallas and fruit. Folks that work there are always very nice and friendly. Since I work in EC4, it’s extremely convenient to have this just downstairs.

stopped by at 11:30 to pick up a sandwich. Gotta be the cheapest place to score a nice sandwich in the fi-​district. Lady behind the counter was super nice and finished making the sandwich in under 2 minutes. There is a $ 5 minimum for cr. cards and my sandwich was only $ 4.00 she was nice enough to let me swipe the plastic. Sandwich was pretty big too. Overall — 5 stars!

Nancy makes good sandwiches. She’s a sweetheart. The sanwiches are cheap. Go say hi to Nancy. Leave her a tip.
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Nancy sold the store to other nice asian people. I don’t know their names yet, so say hi to the asian people.

You’d think your typical convenience store tucked into Embarcadero Center wouldn’t warrant four stars, let alone five. This one does. For $ 4.50 I got a freshly made turkey sandwich, a soda and a bag of chips (and my choices including baked lays — this sealed the deal). An excellent value, nice people making the food, and you cannot beat taking your lunch a few steps away to the plaza looking out over the bay and Bay Bridge.

*UPDATE 2008*
New owners have taken over. They are even friendlier than the last! None of the prices have gone up which is great and the sandwiches are still made the same. I talked to one of the owners today and he said that they will be selling organic coffee pretty soon. Sweet.
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If you work nearby, this little convenient store is fantastic. Family-​owned (i think), the asian lady who works here that makes the sandwiches is super nice. Yes, I said, makes the sandwiches. meaning made fresh to order unlike most convenient stores that buys them from an outside source already pre-​made. In my opinion, the sandwiches taste way better than subway. Then again, I don’t like Subway. You can get the combo (sandwich, chips, and fountain soda) for only $ 4.65. If that’s not a bargain I don’t know what is.
They also have cards (birthday/​occasion) and other goodies that make this place like a cute mini Walgreens (without the pharmacy).