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[Photographs: Lauren Sloss]

Eating lunch at Gott's Roadside at the Ferry Building can be difficult. Mainly because there are so many good things to choose from. Classic burgers, perfectly fresh fish tacos, and of course, great milkshakes—you almost hope for a long line to give yourself time to decide.

When I last braved the Gott's decision-making process, I opted to explore the chicken side of their menu which, until now, I had ignored. The spicy chicken ($10.99) is an excellent start. Grilled chicken, marinated in chili spices, is topped with avocado, cilantro sour cream, jalapeno mayo, and Mexican slaw. The chicken itself is incredibly moist and flavorful, and the spicy flavors are nicely subdued by the sandwich's creamier elements (both the spread and avocado). Thankfully, a good kick still comes through, and the crusty sourdough roll is an excellent vehicle for the sandwich's messier elements.

Gott's Roadside

1 Ferry Building, San Francisco CA 94111 (map)
415-318-3423; gotts.com

About the author: Lauren Sloss is a bicoastal food-lover who splits her time between New York (where she is finishing graduate school) and San Francisco (where she does most other things). She writes about food, music, travel, and everything in between. Some of her favorite things include The Black Keys, goat gouda, and guacamole. You can follow her on Twitter @laurensloss.