Souvla

Take out & delivery - all day, everyday. Hayes Valley and Mission restaurants are now open 12-8pm EVERY day of the week!

The City may be locking down again, but Souvla is staying the course open for to-go and delivery as usual. Stay safe, wear a mask, and order your froyo through @instagram, our website or the Souvla app. @westmontsf

This year has been extremely hard for all restaurants, but in the face of these challenges, we're extremely proud of our team and how we've gotten through it. This piece recaps our year of closing and re-opening our restaurants, all on a day when it was announced that San Francisco restaurants should anticipate another shutdown. Please support your local restaurants now more than ever! A special thanks to the teams at Zagat and Techtablesummit for letting Charles Bililies, our Founder & CEO tell our story, and to our partners at Square for powering Souvla for the last (nearly) seven years. https://stories.zagat.com//souvlas-charles-bililies-on-han

From all of us at Souvla, we wish you, your family, your friends, a very safe and Happy Thanksgiving. If there was ever a year to reflect and be grateful for who and what we have, this is the one. Please know that all our restaurants will be closed today and tomorrow (11/26-11/27) so our teams may celebrate with their loved ones.

Today is the last day to order this beauty, a one-of-a-kind Souvla sandwich with harissa-rubbed beef brisket, grilled halloumi, broccoli, and beet-horseradish yogurt. Lunch only, 10am-2pm until sold out.... Oh yeah, you get a sweet @dropbox @infatuation lunchbox too!

Everyone’s thinking about what they’re making next week. Bring a bit of Souvla to your Thanksgiving table with our signature spice line with @williamssonoma available online, in-store or via delivery with your Souvla lunch or dinner!

Today is World Baklava Day - not that you needed an excuse @gud_eats_

BIG LUNCH NEWS!!!All Souvla restaurants are now open for lunch on Fridays! Putting the back in TGIF! New Friday hours: 12pm-8pm. Order online, in-person or for delivery by @caviar and @doordash @iamnatalie

We’ve always believed that making it nice and being nice is the winning strategy. Congratulations to President Elect @joebiden and Vice President Elect @kamalaharris on their historic win!

If you ever see this sweet ride cruising the streets of San Francisco be sure to - it’s the Souvla van delivering our top quality ingredients and to each of our restaurants! @byph0ebe

Keep Calm & Order Souvla

NEWS FLASH ALL Souvla restaurants are now open Mondays & Tuesdays starting TODAY! Pickup and delivery via @caviar all weekdays from 4-9pm! @_sabinalara

Voting is not only our rightit is our power. - Loung Ung

UPDATE Due to the poor air quality today, we will ONLY be accepting online orders throughout our website and delivery orders via @caviar. NO in-person ordering today. Thank you for understanding and stay safe out there.

#notsaddesklunch Now delivering for lunch from 10-2 through @caviar & @doordash from our SOMA location. If you don’t know, now you know. by @forlizandlemons_

BIG NEWS Souvla’s Valencia Street location is now open! Come see us in The Mission today from 12-8pm. Bonus: Valencia Street is closed to cars after 4pm on the weekends!

Introducing the new Souvla x Williams Sonoma collection, featuring signature flavors from Souvla, including the olive oil we drizzle on , yogurt dressing seasonings, and yes, even Granch, available for the first time ever. For our friends outside the Bay Area, here’s your chance to get your hands on our favorite Greek flavors, perfect for summer grilling and spicing up your quarantine cooking. Order today through the link below for shipping nation-wide, and use promo code ...SOUVLA for 20% off. https://www.williams-sonoma.com///meet-the-makers/souvla/

Souvla is back! After 115 days of being closed, we’re reopening our Hayes Valley & Marina restaurants tomorrow for online ordering & pick-up, and our SoMa location for lunchtime delivery through Caviar & DoorDash next week. (News on our Mission and NoPa locations coming soon.) We missed you, San Francisco, and we can’t wait to see you again! Our full menu will be available! #makeitniceandbenice New Hours: Starting tomorrow (7/11), Saturday & Sunday 12-8pm, and We...dnesday-Friday 4-9pm in Hayes Valley & The Marina, for pre-order & pick-up only Starting next week (7/13), Monday-Friday 11am-3pm lunchtime deliveries from our SoMa location on Caviar & @doordash We’re taking all safety measures seriously, including mandatory masks for all, wellness checks for our team, tamper-proof packaging, and contactless to-go orders. We even launched a new Souvla App (available in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store) so you can seamlessly reorder your favorites. See you this weekend! ( @allie.eats)

Some feel-good news for your weekend. Congratulations Sam & Christa! https://sf.eater.com//souvla-proposal-engagement-riddler-c

Wishing everyone a very Happy Easter! Sending our very best to all those celebrating today, and hoping that everyone is healthy and safe.

Today is Souvla’s sixth anniversary. Six years, five restaurants and a frozen yogurt truck - all of them locked, boarded up or otherwise sitting idle today. It’s a strange thing to celebrate the anniversary of something so special, so personal, so extraordinary, so - asleep? We ceased our operations some three weeks ago, a difficult decision made without regret. We did it for the health and safety of the 170+ women and men who work tirelessly every day to bring Souvla to so m...any. We are so grateful to all of them, so relieved they all remain safe, healthy and employed. Today is a day when we can look back at photos, at videos, at the many memories we’ve created over the years. The struggles, the laughter, the many, many people that have donned a denim apron or a chef coat and helped make Souvla what it is. We know how much Souvla means to so many people. We know it means the world to us. We know you miss it. We miss it more than anything. Today we celebrate our 6th anniversary, and we can’t wait to celebrate our 7th anniversary in our restaurants, with all of you.

A bit about where we stand and why we're not doing to-go and delivery: https://www.foodandwine.com//delivery-takeout-or-complete-

It is with a heavy heart that we share the news that all Souvla locations have closed until further notice. We will come back as soon as it is safe to do so. This was an incredibly difficult decision for us to make, but we feel strongly that it is the right one. The health and safety of our restaurant teams and guests are paramount. Thank you for your continued support and commitment to Souvla. Sending our love and well wishes to all of you at this challenging time. Now more than ever, we all must continue to #makeitniceandbenice

It is with a heavy heart that we share the news that we will be closing all Souvla locations and delivery services tomorrow, March 18th, until further notice. We will come back as soon as it is safe to do so. This was an incredibly difficult decision for us to make, but we feel strongly that it is the right one. The health and safety of our restaurant teams and guests are paramount. Your final opportunity to order Souvla for takeout or delivery (via @caviar) will be today th...rough 8pm. You can order through our website, the Souvla app, or from any of our restaurant pickup windows. This truly breaks our hearts, as we know how much you all love Souvla. But do not worry: we will be back soon. In the meantime, we are taking care of our team and making sure that they are safe, secure, and stable. We hope that today you're able to enjoy one last Souvla sandwich, salad or frozen yogurt before we begin to preserve our restaurants for this hibernation. Thank you for your continued support and commitment to Souvla. Sending our love and well wishes to all of you at this challenging time. Now more than ever, we all must continue to #makeitniceandbenice

A letter from our Founder & CEO:

On behalf of the entire Souvla team, we want to thank you for your continued support of our restaurants and your trust in us. The health, safety, and well being of our guests and our teams remain our top priority as we continue to closely monitor guidelines regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19). We are taking significant precautions and continue to reinforce the sanitation protocols in all our restaurants and offices. Beginning today, we are adjusting elements of the in-restaurant... dining experience to further restrict guest contact of surfaces and commonly shared items. Souvla's health care and paid wellness policies greatly exceed industry standards, and we prioritize our team's health before all else. No member of our team is putting work before their health, and we will continue to reinforce this. This situation is rapidly evolving and our Leadership Team continues to monitor and adapt our operations accordingly. We will update you through our website and social handles should we enact any significant changes. Thank you for your understanding, confidence, and trust in Souvla. Especially in times like these, we all need to #makeitniceandbenice

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SOUVLABOWL WINGS ARE BACK!!! Pre-Order your wings for tomorrow’s big game via @caviar (from our SOMA location only - select Game Day Menu) Feta-brined and tossed in our proprietary wing sauce, these fan favorites are back in time to watch the @49ers in the Super Bowl!! Wings are available by the dozen (as many as you want) and served with our Granch Cheese dip.... Supplies are limited - reserve your wings today or order tomorrow and be the hit of your Super Bowl party!!

POP UP ALERT - Our Hayes Valley location is being renovated and upgraded this month (hooray for air conditioning!). Rather than close entirely, we've temporarily relocated the restaurant around the corner via food truck! Same great Souvla (minus the froyo and wine ) with a four-wheeled new home! We'll be serving every day from 11am-9pm. Feel free to take away or dine under our string lit patio. Online ordering will also be available. Today through the end of the month!

Sometimes the simplest resolutions are the ones that stick. From one decade to the next, #makeitniceandbenice

Happy Holidays from the Souvla Family! All Souvla restaurants will be closed December 24th through December 26th so our hardworking teams can spend quality time with family and friends. We will re-open on Friday, December 27th with our normal hours.

Let it ‘fro, let it ‘fro, let it ‘fro . . . .... Sweet piece drawn by @_sabinalara See more

Such a fun retrospective on our Founder & CEO published by our friends at Eater https://www.eater.com//san-francisco-souvla-founder-charle

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The secret is out!!

Meet the Souvla truck! For years, we've dreamt of taking our frozen yogurt on the road. We restored a 1971 Chevy P10 StepVan and outfitted it with our soft-serve machine for all of your FroYo needs. Come see us this Saturday Eat Drink SF from 12-3:30pm, or book it for your next birthday party, wedding or team bonding event at www.souvla.com/truck-rental. We at Souvla are so happy for today. Dreams do come true...

https://www.foodabletv.com//how-souvla-is-revitalizing-fas

SOUVLA PINS!! To celebrate our 5th Anniversary, we’ve teamed up with our pals @hipster_pins on our own line of flare . Pick one up at any Souvla location or in our online store.

A note from our founder; Five years ago today, we opened the doors at 517 Hayes Street to the public for the very first time. We were excited, nervous, confident, terrified. We ran out of lamb at 1:30 in the afternoon. It was a scrappy endeavor; myself, Tony and nineteen other strangers willing to take a chance on first-time operators making a product people hadn’t seen in a format they hadn’t experienced. A quarter of those strangers are still with us today, no longer strang...ers, but the foundation of our team and the core of the Souvla family and its culture. Five years and just over three million (!) sandwiches wrapped and salads mixed, we have grown to four restaurants, a catering and production operation and 175 passionate and dedicated women and men. We have become a part of the cultural fabric of San Francisco and we are truly grateful for and humbled by it. Reflecting on five years gives us the grace to express our gratitude to each and every person that has made Souvla what it is today, and what it will be in years to come. This hasn’t been a trip; a trip is predictable, even boring. This has been a journey a journey full of new challenges, new people and new discoveries. We can’t wait to see what this journey will bring next. - Charles

The best part of waking up... is Souvla in the The New York Times ! Huge thanks to wine critic Eric Asimov for shining a light on a come back for retsina, the traditional pine-infused Greek wine. I’ve written about my own introduction to good retsina: I stopped for lunch in SF a few years ago at Souvla, a smart little chain of Greek souvlaki taverns. Among its selection by the glass, Souvla offered a retsina that it promised was good. So I tried a glass with a smoky,... charred lamb salad, and loved it. It’s an experience I’ve had the pleasure of repeating. Eric wrote that this retsina moment was his top wine memory of 2017, and we’re so pumped that he wrote this feature of great producers throughout Greece. If you’re feeling adventurous, pop in to any Souvla and ask for a glass of retsina. You just might like some pine in your wine. See more

See how Souvla's CEO and Founder, Charles Bililies, dreamt up his concept inspired by casual souvlaki joints found throughout Greece: http://bit.ly/2FWpdrY

https://sf.eater.com//souvla-marina-takeout-delivery-open-

IT. IS. HAPPENING. https://sf.eater.com//souvla-marina-location-open-chestnut

Souvla’s 4th location is almost ready, and before we open the doors, we are lucky to always receive an Agiasmos a traditional Greek Orthodox ceremony blessing the restaurant with basil & holy water from His Eminence Metropolitan Gerasimos. We’re so thankful for everyone who has put in so much work to make each Souvla opening a success, and this moment allows us to reflect on that gratitude. More photos and pics in our story.

Souvla, founded by Charles Bililies ’06, is a leader in the rising field of fast-fine dining.

So great having @souvla’s Founder & CEO Charles Bililies on our #ep187 on Heritage Radio Networkwith Shari Bayer. Hear how Charles gained valuable hospitality e...xperience working with Thomas Keller & Michael Mina before launching #Souvla, his fast-fine #Greek restaurant group based in #sanfrancisco. Thanks for joining us, Charles, & congrats on all of your success! http://heritageradionetwork.org/po/charles-bililies-souvla/ #charlesbililies #hrn #foodradio #fastfine #greekfood #greekwine #greekcuisine #winebar #sandwichshop #restaurantgroup #hrn #allindustry #nyc See more

Check out Michael Harlan Turkell's excellent piece on our incredibly awesome Avgolemono Soup!

Souvla was the beginning of this whole new onslaught of things that in every single way look like a full-service restaurant nice decor; good wine list; tasty, healthy foods... it’s chef- and ingredient-driven. But it’s ‘take a number and go to a table.’ Huge thanks to the @nytimes for spotlighting what we do at Souvla. We’re so proud to be a part of the San Francisco community, and your daily lives.

So grateful for the @nytimes feature on Souvla's approach to service & hospitality. Beyond cool to read that others are interested in opening "the Souvla of..."

A bit more on our innovative model from Nation's Restaurant News... http://www.nrn.com/fast-casual/fast-casual-creeps-upscale

We're digging the new "Restaurant Recommendation" feature of Google's new release of GoogleMaps! https://www.cnet.com//google-maps-gives-you-personalized-/

Congratulations to our founder, and thank you to the Greek America Foundation!

Lamb mole tacos and bowls are available through this weekend

Oh...today is ALSO Souvla’s 4th Anniversary!! A very special and heartfelt thanks to our tribe of guests, diners, supporters and followers, and the 127 incredible men and women of all backgrounds who work tirelessly every day to #makeitniceandbenice in our restaurants. We’re so excited about what the future holds, and can’t wait to bring #retsinatothemarina this summer! For this, we say or many years to Souvla!!

! Happy Greek Easter from the entire Souvla Team! Our restaurants are open today and in addition to our menu, are serving a few Greek Easter specialties, including magiritsa, tsoureki, and of course, red eggs!!

! Happy Independence Day!

It's official!! We couldn't be more excited!! See you soon, Marina! https://t.co/7Ay31o9Bl8

BIG NEWS! We’re announcing a new location very, very soon. Where would you like to see us? #spreadthesouvla

Introducing... SUPER FRIES!!! Like nachos, but with for Super Bowl Sunday. Pre-order today for delivery from @trycaviarsf from our NoPa and Mission locations.

THEY’RE BACK!!! Souvla Wings for The Super Bowl. Feta-brined and tossed with hot sauce and garlic yogurt. Served with feta cheese dip. Pre-orders start today through Caviar from our NoPa and Mission locations for delivery this Sunday only. (And did you hear!? We’re doing Super Fries... Stay tuned for more.)

! Time to break out the ! All Souvla locations are closing at 3pm today. Please plan accordingly, and have a safe and fantastic New Year!

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