Proper Food – American
Sunlight streams into this vibrant urban kitchen, where the rich, earthy aroma of direct-trade coffee mingles with the comforting steam of bubbling house-made soups. Artfully layered breakfast cups and robust, signature sandwiches offer a masterclass in simple, honest flavors, while vibrant seasonal salads and rotating winter specials showcase a commitment to peak-harvest ingredients. This welcoming space transforms the daily meal into a nourishing ritual, inviting guests to slow down with a cup of fair-trade tea and savor the beauty of thoughtfully prepared, wholesome fare.
525, Market Street, San Francisco, CA, 94105 +14158628740 https://properfood.com/0Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, volumetrics, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at Proper Food
Dairy-Free at Proper Food
Proper Food in San Francisco has 4 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Breakfast Cup, Chef's Winter Special and House-Made Soup. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Proper Food
Proper Food in San Francisco has 3 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Breakfast Cup, Chef's Winter Special and House-Made Soup. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Proper Food
Proper Food in San Francisco has 6 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Breakfast Cup, Chef's Winter Special and House-Made Soup. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Proper Food
Proper Food in San Francisco has 1 keto-tagged dish on its current menu, including House-Made Soup. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Proper Food
Proper Food in San Francisco has 1 low-carb-tagged dish on its current menu, including House-Made Soup. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Proper Food
Proper Food in San Francisco has 1 nut-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including House-Made Soup. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Proper Food
Proper Food in San Francisco has 6 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Breakfast Cup, Chef's Winter Special and House-Made Soup. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Proper Food
Proper Food in San Francisco has 6 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Breakfast Cup, Chef's Winter Special and House-Made Soup. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Proper Food
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Chef's Winter Special | 19.7 g | 9.2 g |
| Direct Trade Coffee | 39.3 g | 5.6 g |
| House-Made Soup | 3.2 g | 0.6 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Friday
- 8:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Menu
Breakfast
- Breakfast Cup: House-made breakfast cup with seasonal ingredients Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: breakfast, brunch
Main Courses
- Chef's Winter Special - $14.95: Brussels sprouts, beets, kale, sweet potatoes, broccoli, and tangerines Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Proper Sandwich - $12.5: All-natural meats, house-made sauces, and fresh produce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seasonal Salad - $13.95: Fresh organic produce, house-made dressings, and sustainable proteins Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Soups
- House-Made Soup - $7.5: Scratch-made daily with seasonal vegetables and all-natural stock Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Direct Trade Coffee - $3.5: Fair trade or direct trade beans Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Alkaline, Renal, Macrobiotic
- Fair Trade Tea - $3.25: Organic fair trade tea leaves Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
Frequently Asked Questions about Proper Food
- Is Proper Food dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Proper Food has 4 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Breakfast Cup, Chef's Winter Special and House-Made Soup.
- What can I eat at Proper Food on a dairy-free diet?
- Breakfast Cup, Chef's Winter Special and House-Made Soup carry the dairy-free tag, out of 4 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Proper Food have vegan options?
- Yes. 6 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Breakfast Cup and Chef's Winter Special.
- Is Proper Food gluten-free?
- 3 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Proper Food?
- Chef's Winter Special, at roughly 9.2g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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