Food, history and a little theatre.

ShowDogs is an emporium of sausages and other fine foods situated in the heart of San Francisco’s thriving theater district. ShowDogs offers a completely unique and urbane menu focused on artisanal food consistent with the Bay Area’s demand for uncompromised quality, sustainability and ecology in a clean, warm and inviting space.

Our style and ambiance was meant to capture a bygone era with post-Victorian, early industrial elements such as white marble tables, antique pews, metal stools, tin ceiling tiles and holophane light fixtures. The clean, marbled table interior evokes the Market Street history of a bustling city center on the verge of a new era.

Our evolving menu features specially chosen organic sausages, locally made, served on organic buns with classic and modern house-made condiments. For those looking for more than a hot dog, the menu also includes sandwiches, mains, salads and fun sides.

About John and Gayle

Our mission is to provide distinctive food, flavor and service of which we are both proud. We grill tasty classic and modern sausages and specialty items made to order, with condiments tailored to complement them — including spiced fig chutney, piperade, house mustards, specialty mayos and sauerkraut.

As San Francisco natives, we wanted to help revitalize the mid-Market theater district and bring back some of its vitality, centrality and relevance. Show Dogs was one of the businesses aiming to provide distinct, high-quality, organic food and locally brewed beers and biodynamic wines to the community.