This week's bike to lunch day was a bit different, as we decided to go on a Wednesday rather than Tuesday. Blame it on schedules, blame it on laziness.
At least we went this week, which is more than I can say about other weeks. For our lunch we choose 'Frjtz' in Hayes Valley. This was my old neighborhood and I've loved going to this cafe ever since 'Mad Magda's Tea House' closed and Frjtz took its place.
Frjtz does four things and does them well.
Sandwiches: their sandwiches are creative, but not so alien that taste comes second to culinary art. I had the Pollock for lunch (the menu items are all named after artists) which is an open face tuna sandwitch on thick foccacia with melted mozzarella, tomatos and capers on top.
Salads: You may or may not be a salad person, but the salads at Frjtz are excellent. My favorite is the Gauguin with avocado, mango, macademia nuts and smoked salmon.
Crepes: They have both sweet at savory crepes at Frjtz. For some reason you can throw a rock anywhere in San Francisco and hit at least two crepe restaurants (and probably a third if it didn't close while the rock was in the air). A dime-a-dozen and easy to make bland, or at least unimpressive given the deluge of crepes this city weathers daily. Simple and tasty, the crepes at Frjtz are second only to Ti-Couz.
Fries: Of course, the namesake, their fries. The fries themselves are crispy, salty and delicously but what really puts them over the top is the wide selection of dipping sauces. From wasabi mayo, to balsamic ketchup, to spicy mustard there are almost 20 different sauces to choose from. Definitely do not forget the fries when you go!
Last but not least, if you go, make sure to stake out a table in the outside back patio. It can get crowded on warm summer nights, but its worth it as it can get equally hot and stuffy inside. When its cold they have heat lamps and the surrounding buildings help keep the wind out.