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Hot Johnnie's Smokehouse

Vegan Reuben, Smoked Pastrami

Worth ordering: Reubennamed in 10 reviews

Try the Vegan Reuben with spicy brown mustard and sauerkraut on rye.

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Top tips

  • Good to know: Check the current sandwich price and portion size before ordering; a recent takeout review found the $21 sandwiches small.
  • The covered backyard patio has heaters, ping-pong, and board games.
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  • Ask whether the vegan corned beef can be used in another sandwich style; a reviewer suggested trying it on Dutch crunch.

Must-try

  • Worth ordering: Sandwichnamed in 16 reviews

People also mention pastrami sandwich.

Good for

The vibe: groups The vibe: families

Praised for friendly service, lively atmosphere and beautiful interior.

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Also praised for fast service.

Good to know

  • Outdoor seating
  • Lunch, takeout, quick bites
  • Cards and mobile pay

About

Hot Johnnie's is a smokehouse-style sandwich shop known for pastrami on breads like marble rye and Dutch crunch, alongside a clearly named Vegan Reuben with plant-based corned beef and vegan provolone. Reviews often praise the Reuben's tangy filling and bread, while one recent takeout review reported $21 sandwiches with small portions; the covered back patio has heaters, ping-pong, and board games.

Vegan menu

VEGAN
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Hot Johnnie's Smokehouse · dine-in · 2 dishes

More options may be available. Other dishes on this menu are still being checked.

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4077 18th St, San Francisco, CA 94114

Opening hours

Monday
Closed
Tuesday
11:00–21:00
Wednesday
11:00–21:00
Thursday
00:00–23:59
Friday
11:00–23:00
Saturday
11:00–23:00
Sunday
11:00–21:00

the food

4.5 out of 5. Spinach Rating

From recent reviews, out of 5.

  • Good food
  • Good service
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How we rank

eating vegan

Limited vegan options

vegan options
Few · 2–3 dishes
menu
Clearly marked
staff
Friendly
protein
plant-based corned beef, mock meat
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