Green Street Market

As many have mentioned below, the guy behind the counter is a bigoted asshole who is constantly trying to pick a fight (figuratively and literally) for no reason whatsoever.
It’s a shame because of how convenient the store is but I will happily walk an extra block or two to pick up a sandwich without the side of racist comments.

Place is disgusting and gross. And to top it off, they are rude. I had picked out a few things, went to the counter to ask a question, and the guy actually told me (in a rude way) «google it».
I would never give them place a dime of my money no matter how convenient it is. Cannot believe they are still in business.

Where to begin. In a 2 minute interaction with this piece of s**t at the cash register, he managed to insult both myself and my boyfriend.
First, I go to pay for the 6 pack I was buying and this guy decides to tell my boyfriend «The man always pays. I’m old fashioned. My pops told me the man is supposed to pay and the lady carries.» OK. NO ONE ASKED YOU and it’s 2015 I think I can manage to pay for a 6-​pack thanks. So I brush that off and show him my ID and he goes «Honey, I can tell you’re over 21. You should never show your ID unless someone asks you.» And I say «Oh well thanks for that.» He continues on to tell me how he can clearly tell that I am well over 21 where my boyfriend decides to give him a taste of his own medicine and says «Oh didn’t your pops teach you any manners, it’s rude to say that to a woman.» To which he replies on our way out, «Well I’m not f**kin her!»
WOW, I couldn’t believe my ears. That’s how you thank your customers by insulting them? Nice job bro. I guess I would be that miserable if I were you too.
DO NOT GIVE THIS A**HOLE YOUR BUSINESS. He should not be interacting with other humans and does not deserve to have a job, period.

If I could give zero stars I would, this store is in a great location but has a complete racist idiot manning the till. The Nazi behind the counter has obviously done way too many drugs and does not know how to conduct himself in front of customers. He has a massive scar on the side of his head from which I think his last few brain cells are leaking out. All in all do not go here as you will regret it.

I will NEVER step foot in this place again. Similar to what’s described in other posts, the man behind the counter (short, disgruntled looking, tattoos, unkempt) has some serious issues. I was spacing out, and mistakenly walked in with my tiny dog to grab a bag of chips that were right in front of the cash register. He proceeds to look me up down as he’s ringing me up and telling me about his weekend activities including how he got in a fight with his brother which is «why he was limping.» Bro, didn’t ask, don’t really care. He conveniently waited until after I paid to berate me for bringing my dog inside. I apologized since I wasn’t paying attention but the psycho proceeds to chase me outside, bangs on the glass to where the faded «no dogs» sign was saying I must be blind to have missed it. Not sure how they’re still in business. The man is bound to take it too far one day and actually hurt someone.

Green St. Market is truly not worth a visit. This family has always been erratic and «rough around the edges». I think the father, Sam Sr. held it together. However, since the patriarch died and the son, Sam Jr. took over it has been straight downhill. Sam is unpredictably very angry out of nowhere, threatening and abusive to customers. Many times I have seen him verbally unload on someone over nothing, or say horrible things about the customer who just left. I keep thinking he will lose it and really physically harm someone one day.
Got thrown out today for using my phone in the store to ask if my girlfriend needed me to pick anything up. Huh? This guy has been angry and erratic over the years, causing me to stay away for a year or so at a time, but guess I’m done for good now.
As for the racism, yeah, it’s pretty bad. He uses the n-​word freely, voices his hate for ethnic minorities, Jews, gay people, take your pick. He frequently shows up looking battered and bruised from weekend fights, etc. There are many other places to go near by.

Just passed by and stopped in for a sandwich with my family. His mother made her son apologize to us after being making inappropriate comments to three ladies in line in front of us. Then The guy at the counter said that my hubby needed to go to the bar and I should go to Tiffanys right in front of our kids. On the brighter side the deli sandwiches were really really good.

The family that operates this place has no business interacting with the public. The behavior I experienced from Sam Jr. — the man with tattoos behind the counter who’s referenced in so many of the other reviews — was so over-​the-​top I doubted my own eyes and ears. Racist, aggressive, trying to pick a fight with me because I asked for a receipt. But everything I experienced fits the other one star reviews here.
My two coworkers and I will be working directly across the street for the next six weeks. I’m a white woman, they are black men. We had been spending $ 25-​$ 30 a day here. No more.

I avoid this place because of the cashier. Previously I thought he was just irritating because he never stops talking. In a mini emergency I stopped in today and witnessed a hateful rant. I am sorry I ever patronized this store and will never do so again.

If it wasn’t so damned convenient, (and I wasn’t an adrenalin junky) I’d never step foot in the place again. As it is, I’ll do a couple of quick espresso shots, and hop into the Market for cigarettes, a sandwich, or something. The trick is, getting out of there with my skin still intact. The tattooed register tender has referred to me as ”cyclops”, and the ”n”-word (yes, he actually used the letter ”n”). I’ve yet to be chased out the store like some reviewers. Word on the street is that they’re trying to get it permitted as a hookah lounge. I hope they keep the staph.

I would give this place 0 stars if an option.
The man working here is SO RUDE! Its insane!
I came in with my little dog to buy some eggs, and rather then just kindly asking me to my little dog outside. he said anyone who has ever lived in San Francisco would know better, and that I am not a law abiding citizen. He followed this by telling me that there is a sign outside posted saying «no dogs» and you have to be blind to miss it. He also said he wasn’t trying to be a dick, but I should know better than to walk in with my dog. He was very angry and rude.
I was being polite, i’m really really not the arguing type.
I wanted to just buy my eggs and leave, but i did not meet the 5 dollar minimum, so I asked if i can just grab something to make it 5 dollars.
He said «MAM! YOU NEED TO LEASH YOUR DOG OUTSIDE NOW!»
I said «You know what, never mind. I’m just not gonna buy these eggs anymore, sorry.» and proceeded to leave.
He followed me out yelling at me telling me how I disobey laws and I must be blind not to see the sign, and starts banging on the sign on the windows as i leave!
I said «You know what, you are being a dick!» and he yells at me on the street «WELL YOUR A STUPID BITCH!»
Crazy! I cant believe that just happened. Then after seeing the reviews about this man from other Unilocalers, I can see this is his usual behavior.
Definitely never going back, I hope that man finds peace and gets some help.

Sam (the old owner) sadly passed, but was one of the nicest men I’ve had the pleasure of meeting.
His son — also «Sam» — is a racist, anti-​Semite, with a vile mouth and a horrible temper. Spiteful comments about Islam, Judaism, African descendants, homosexuality, women — it’s finally crossed the Rubicon for me, and I echo the comments of others driven away from this store.
It’s sad because their deli is great and they make some phenomenal sandwiches, but I can’t in good faith give money to a man that says those kinds of things to people walking in off the street.

I’ve lived up the street from here for over a decade. I shop at Whole Foods so it’s always been a ‘ran out of something’ visit and/​or an occasional six pack.
I too have heard the son spew racist comments, profanity and other berating venom while working at the cash register. I guess it’s something you can get away with only if you are the owners son.
After witnessing this again recently toward a completely friendly and pleasant customer, I have decided to take my business elsewhere.
Just to clear up the confusion, Sam is the owner, an older gentleman who is indeed very appreciative and kind toward his customers.
Son of Sam (cashier with tattoos) is a complete liability and I believe he is costing the business significant loss of revenue due to his behavior. Dude, show some respect or at least keep your hate to yourself while representing the Green Street Market.

Exactly what you would expect from a corner store — decent food, great service, nice prices, and always have what you need.

A little bit more over-​priced than your average corner store. People working the counter are not the most friendly. I went to the store for convenience, not quality.

The man behind the counter is extremely rude, not sure what his name is but he has horrible tattoos.
I walked in and over heard a conversation he had with a young lady. Sounded like small talk to me. Questions about how long they’ve been in business, and if his folks still work there. Suddenly, the conversation went sour. The man behind the counter told the young lady that if she had anymore questions to speak to his attorney. If her question was if he wanted to fuck, then they can fuck. Other questions besides, fornicating, then she would need to speak to his attorney.
I will never go back there ever again and I don’t recommend coming here.

Guy at the counter is rude and a jerk and they don’t deserve your business.
I have lived near here and shopped here a bunch. I’ve taken it in stride when I’ve heard the counter guy muttering racist things and lots of curse words etc. Should have known it would finally catch up with me. In a day when I shopped there TWICE in the same day he accused me of loitering in the store after buying a soda and waiting for a friend to pick me up. When explaining I had just spent money he shouted at me that he didn’t care and to not come back to his store. This is the respect they have for customers that have sent hundreds of dollars with them. Go here at your own peril.

Spend $ 40 in beer, guy at the counter mutters something about wanting to «kill all the homeless people if they let me.»
He then proceeds to confront my friend and I out in front of the store because my friend was spraying on sunscreen on the corner and the smell was getting into his store.
We got in the car, 2 guys, 2 girls, and he continued to come after us as if he was going to attack us.
Really not mentally stable, drug issues I’m sure. And the other guy working the counter with him did nothing to stop it.
The most ridiculous situation I have encountered after patronizing a market and being nothing but polite. This guy belongs locked up, not working at a liquor store. Needless to say, I will NEVER be back and would suggest the same to you out there… the dude isn’t all there.

I just went into green street market for the first time and while I agree it has plenty to offer as a corner store, I will never be going back. The man who works the front counter is horribly rude. I’m not sure if it is the Sam that everyone raves about since I had quite the opposite experience.
After making my purchases and waiting inside with a couple friends for our cab to arrive, the man working told us to «get the fuck out» then cat-​called my friend as we rushed out in fear he might get even more hostile.
Please don’t frequent this market — the man working could have handled the situation with a lot more tact.

Best sandwich and soup in the neighborhood! They have different chunky soups everyday but is usually gone by 12:30pm so get there early if you want some.
The owner’s son though sometimes has a pretty offensive sense of humor so watch out for him! LOL!