Thanksgiving 2023 is almost here!

Hello Tommy's Joynt Family, Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and here at Tommy's Joynt, our excitement is growing as we prepare for this special day. We can't wait to celebrate with you, and we're hopeful for a Thanksgiving filled with joy, warmth, and cherished memories.

Our dedicated team is working tirelessly to ensure that your Thanksgiving experience at Tommy's Joynt is nothing short of extraordinary. Every guest who decides to spend this day with us holds a special place in our hearts, and we're committed to making your time with us truly exceptional. This year, we're taking steps to enhance our service, including bolstering our team to serve you better, particularly for our to-go window orders. Your overwhelming support and the growing demand for this service inspire us to keep improving our offerings for our cherished guests.

We're passionate about offering you the finest quality turkeys at prices that won't break the bank. Despite the challenges of rising turkey prices, we're diligently seeking the best deals to ensure you get great value. The prices for our preorder packages remain unchanged, although they're flying off the shelves faster than ever, a testament to your trust and support.

As we approach Thanksgiving Day, our anticipation to welcome more of you for a heartwarming meal is boundless. In years past, we've always been able to accommodate all our guests, and we're committed to doing the same this year.

On that note, we're in search of about six more talented individuals to join our team for Thanksgiving Day. It's a bit of a juggling act, and we won't deny that it's a bit stressful, but our determination to make this day unforgettable for everyone remains unwavering.

We can't express how much your continued support means to us. Your loyalty and the time you take to check in on us are deeply appreciated. Thank you for being a part of the extended Tommy's Joynt family. Your ongoing encouragement is priceless, and we can't wait to share the Thanksgiving spirit with all of you.

Warm Regards, The Tommy's Joynt Team

End of Summer 2023 update

Hi. Thank you for checking in on us at Tommy’s Joynt. Some updates from this summer: Tommy's is finally taking credit cards at the counter. Now you don't have to go to the ATM for cash, we are taking all forms of credit card payments, for a small convenience fee, and saving you money on ATM fees. Summer was not as busy as we had hoped, but we added staff, and are back to real plates. We are taking these extra costs because the quality of the experience and the low prices at Tommy’s are most important to us.
My top priorities now are fixing a few things here and there, this building is one of the oldest in San Francisco built in the 1850s, only a small handful of buildings in SF date back to that time, mostly because nearly 90% of the city was destroyed by the 1906 earthquake fire. Much of what survived has also since been demolished for modern buildings. I am dealing with a very old building that needs a lot of work. We are fixing it piece by piece to keep it here for hopefully another 175 years. I am putting together a Tommy’s Joynt history page with more info about the building and the restaurant, which is one of the oldest bar saloons in San Francisco, if not the oldest. Thank you for the great reviews lately, it makes everyone here feel good. I am always trying to improve Tommy's in little ways and keep it the same as it was when Tommy Harris, Bob Mason, and Al Pollack created the Joynt. I am going to get a condiments service area so that folks can grab mustards if you wish. We are not putting them back on the tables, partly to avoid food waste and as part of our didication to keeping costs down. I am working on getting new food signs, the current ones are washing away. They were hand-painted and I was trying to keep them as long as we could, I appreciate the craftsmanship that went into those signs. The artist is no longer available to repair them, unfortunately. We are creating new ones that maintain the Tommy’s Joynt style and are clear and legible. I appreciate everyone's support, Tommy's has some of the best regulars, whether you come every day or once every five years, you are the best. The original owners truly created something special and one of a kind, although copied by countless others. Please come check us out soon, give those old signs one last look before they are gone. Thanks, Tommy's Joynt.