Just tried it for the first time, after watching signs of construction for several months. It combines a pay-by-the-pound buffet like Julia’s Kitchen (but not nearly as extensive), with a sandwich counter. Tried the buffet... (0 replies, last updated by djh September 29, 2006)

Chez Carla, 200 Pine Street (in the SF Financial District), has become a regular part of my weekly lunch rotation. It is located where a Wendy’s used to be. They have a very good salad bar, which features a nice variety of... (3 replies, last updated by rumorsofsurf October 30, 2007)

across – there’s a buffet-style food-by-the-pound place near the corner of Pine and Battery called Chez Carla (Yelp profile: http://www.yelp.com/biz/4ODXuV9cSeX_VGa2FdiPJQ). They also have sandwiches and soups (never... (6 replies, last updated by nsheth July 13, 2007)

Chez Carla (on Pine St. between Sansome & Battery) puts its salad bar (which typically has a number of very tasty hot dishes as well) on sale at half-price every day at 2:00pm. The food goes fast. (1 reply, last updated by DavidT January 15, 2009)

You have some pretty good spots on your list. I go to Henry’s Hunan, Irish Bank, Pomodoro Pizza (pretty good pizza there!) and Banana House myself. For inexpensive French, you might try Cafe Bastille on Belden Alley. Chez... (10 replies, last updated by Dave MP February 25, 2009)

lunch. But if you want an antipasti platter at home, you’re talking. • Chez Carla. There is a reason the spicy chicken sandwich (or any of Carla's sandwiches which come with a tossed to order salad) is famous. They are very... (80 replies, last updated by CeciliaL July 17, 2009)

be found in the Naples chapter of Carla Capalbo’s incredible food guide to Campania: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1873429711/102-7798605-4556925?v=glance&n=283155 (17 replies, last updated by Robert Lauriston April 18, 2006)