Proper Food – American
Sunlight streams into this vibrant, modern eatery where the comforting aroma of slow-simmered soups and ethically sourced, direct-trade coffee creates an inviting sanctuary for the health-conscious urbanite. Artfully composed breakfast cups and crisp, seasonal salads celebrate the purity of fresh ingredients, while chef-driven sandwiches and hearty winter entrées offer a sophisticated, nourishing take on the everyday meal.
350, California Street 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 5 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Breakfast Cup, Proper Salad and Chef's Special Sandwich. 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, House-Made Soup and Winter Seasonal Entrée. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Proper Food
Proper Food in San Francisco has 7 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Breakfast Cup, Proper Salad and Chef's Special Sandwich. 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 7 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Breakfast Cup, Proper Salad and Chef's Special Sandwich. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Proper Food
Proper Food in San Francisco has 7 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Breakfast Cup, Proper Salad and Chef's Special Sandwich. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Winter Seasonal Entrée | 20.8 g | 9.9 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 - Thursday
- 8:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Menu
Breakfast
- Breakfast Cup - $8.95: 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
- Winter Seasonal Entrée - $14.5: 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
- Chef's Special Sandwich - $12.95: Hand-sliced seasonal ingredients on fresh bread 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: lunch
- Proper Salad - $13.5: Fresh greens, house-made dressing, and seasonal produce 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 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 5 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Breakfast Cup, Proper Salad and Chef's Special Sandwich.
- What can I eat at Proper Food on a dairy-free diet?
- Breakfast Cup, Proper Salad and Chef's Special Sandwich carry the dairy-free tag, out of 5 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Proper Food have vegan options?
- Yes. 7 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Breakfast Cup and Proper Salad.
- 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?
- Winter Seasonal Entrée, at roughly 9.9g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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