Fatted Calf

Exploring Fatted Calf's Porchetta SandwichToday, while wandering around the Ferry Building during my lunch break, I stopped by Fatted Calf and remembered that we had tried one of their sandwiches at their Napa location a few weeks ago. As I looked over their menu, the Porchetta Sandwich caught my attention right at the top. I asked the gentleman behind the counter about their most popular sandwich, and he mentioned that customers typically order the hot pastrami sandwich. However, he suggested I try the porchetta sandwich instead, so I decided to go with his recommendation.I ordered the porchetta sandwich and was surprised to find that it wasn't served warm. However, when I returned to the office and opened it, I understood why! The generously sized sandwich was filled with radish, carrot, and herb salad, along with several thinly cut slices of porchetta, which added a wonderful flavor. The freshness of the salad ingredients complemented the savory taste of the porchetta perfectly.I took my time enjoying the sandwich and made a mental note to return one day for the hot pastrami sandwich. Overall, it was a satisfying meal that I would recommend to anyone looking for a hearty and flavorful lunch option in the Ferry Building.

Unbelievably good sandwiches. I personally prefer the bañado most of the time because it's so rich and flavorful, but the other sandwiches strike different chords so it totally depends on what you're in the mood for (also loved the buerre de truffe to go in a more fragrant and fresh direction). Surprised to find such a hit in a food hall!

My favorite hot pastrami sandwich is here! Red slaw,melted cheese, tasty hot meat. Just get here early before the lines get long (salumi, raw meat, jerky and accoutrements sold here too)!

I've walked by a number of times but there always seemed to be a line. On a recent Tuesday morning, there were only a few people standing nearby so I took a photo of the sandwich menu (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=KsxmRUq56gN1vWr-xhhICQ&userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q) to study for a future visit since I already had lunch plans. In reading the specials sheet, I decided to get something. After a customer left, I walked to the counter and ordered the mushroom & farro soup (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=dvImmsOLYdl11frdgLZpGw&userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q); the sheet described this as having little pork and wild mushroom meatballs and pecorino cheese. When I removed the lid, I was happily surprised that the broth was reddish as opposed to the creamy variety that I find with mushroom soups. I steamed my bowl and had this for as part of a weekend lunch at home. I enjoyed this, especially with the amount mushroom slices (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=7U4EUXG2jNgXxTsRGOc9dw&userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q); I did not carefully read the description so the tiny meatballs were a welcome surprise. I will have this again if it's available. The gentlemen in front of me walked away with a small paper wrapped package so I'm guessing they got some of their house made meat items. Well, it'll be Tuesday tomorrow and I will save room to get one of their sandwiches. You know I'll be looking at the specials and if that mushroom soup is available again...

Came here to buy some cheese which they had unique selections as well as popular selections. They were knowledgeable and helpful in choosing them. We also got a sandwich here and it was so delicious. They have fresh cut meat and the way the pair flavors is superior,Delicious!!

Taking over the old Golden Gate Meat Company counter, but seemingly higher quality. There are tons of fancy charcuterie options, but I was drawn to all the lunch options to-go. Very tasty and not too outrageously priced (by San Francisco Ferry Building standards).Porchetta Sandwich: So it's not warm nor thick cut nor crunchy like the Roli Roti version. Theirs seems like they let the porchetta cool and then sliced it very thin like deli slices. Different style, but also delicious. Porchetta cold cuts are a bit fattier than normal cold cuts, so lots of flavor. The veggies and herbs were great to contrast the richness. I especially think the parsley and mint worked well. Nice fresh crusty bread too. The lunch board said $14 and all I paid was $14, no hidden fees like other new stalls. Pretty filling.Beef, Pork & Ricotta Meatballs Sandwich: Fairly straightforward sandwich with 3 huge meatballs in sauce on a chewy roll. Oh, and some parmesan on top too. Sometimes places put on mozzarella and toast the sandwich, but very basic here. Though it does let you focus on the meatballs, which are very good. A nice meaty chew, which makes me think they don't put in too much breadcrumbs filler. So lots of good stuff in this humble presentation.Slow Roasted Pork Bañado: Tender pulled pork that has a little kick, super soft roll and a nice dipping broth. It reminds me of a French Dip, but much richer because of the pork. Very unique and memorable. Perfectly warm for a chilly day! Perhaps my favorite of the sandwiches I tried. Jambon-Beurre de Truffe: Simple, yet delicious. Reminds me of those delicious baguettes in Paris that were buttered and had some ham inside. Except here the ham comes in a very generous American-sized portion, is thicker and a little smoky. Also, the butter had a lot of personality because of all the truffle chunks. So with so much flavor in ham and truffle butter, the baguette basically took a back seat here.Hot Pastrami: Warm pastrami on some crunchy panini bread. The meat is thick and salty and more mildly spiced than pastrami I've had elsewhere. Some melty cheese for some good measure. Had a bunch of purple cabbage slaw at the bottom. Don't think it was fermented like kraut. Tasted fresher, though maybe distracts from the pastrami too much.

Stopped by to pick up a porchetta sandwich as I saw a rave review on eater some time ago. It came out immediately and I was surprised that it was cold. Somehow, I thought it might be a hot porchetta sandwich like the one at the stand outside the ferry building farmer's market. Service is super fast and you order at a counter. There's no seating though, so you'll need to be crafty with finding a seat.The sandwich was delicious! I was surprised when I opened up the packaging that it was stuffed with porchetta, pickled vegetables and lots of fresh herbs much like a banh mi. The pork was thinly sliced and very flavorful, and the radish and carrots provided a great crunch. My favorite part was all the herbs like mint, Italian parsley and chives which provided an amazing fresh taste and complemented the meat really well. I'm only taking off a star as the dressing was delicious (some kind of oil and vinegar combination) but made the bottom of the sandwich kind of soggy. If I hadn't eaten the sandwich almost right away, it would probably have soaked through the crusty bread.I would be interested in trying their other sandwiches and I think it is a great to go lunch option that you can eat as you walk around the pier.

Excellent lunch sandwich spot if you're in the Ferry Building. I tried the jambon beurre de truffe (baguette with ham and black truffle butter) and the slow roasted pork banado. Both were excellent. The jambon beurre de truffe ($14) is so simple but so delicious. The baguette wasn't too hard (I hate when the baguettes are too crusty and tear up the rough of my mouth), and the truffle butter added just the right punch of flavor to the ham. The slow roasted pork banado ($15) has incredibly tender pork and the herb sauce was a nice complement, although I personally prefer less meat forward sandwiches, so I preferred the jambon beurre. Will have to come back some other time to try their charcuterie.

this shit is ass service was mediocre and the food was judt bad bru, salami pickles on sourdough is just a death sentence and they burnt both orders, too expensive as well, ambiance was cool but everything else was just ass

I ordered that hot pastrami sandwich and the sandwich was very flavorful! The pastrami was in the fatty side, which I love, and the taste was a great balance of flavors. The staff were friendly. I would order a pastrami sandwich again and would most likely try their braised pork sandwich when visiting the area.