A survey of what’s open and how things are going for businesses on Monterey Boulevard during the coronavirus stay-at-home order, with a focus on those that serve local needs.
Railroad Expresso, 705 Monterey Blvd. Takeout only. Open limited hours: Mon-Fri 6AM to 1 PM. Sat-Sun 7 AM to 12 PM.
Owner Josepha Smith says: “Everyone has been so nice, waiting for their drinks. People are not in such a big rush!” To-go coffee containers have been popular.
Amazing Look Salon, 719 Monterey: Closed.
Wind in the Willows (preschool), 713 Monterey: Closed.
Big Joe’s Restaurant, 717 Monterey: Online takeout orders only, says posted sign. Use Grubhub or Postmates, or call 415-333-2878.
Bay Wheels bike-share station, Gennessee and Monterey: plenty of bikes and e-bikes.
Won Kok Restaurant, 700 Monterey: Closed, “until May 1” says posted sign.
Shanghai Dumpling, 696 Monterey: Closed, “until April 29” says posted sign.
Heff’s Barbers, 693 Monterey: Closed.
Sol y Luna Spa: Closed “until further notice” says posted sign.
Pho Dong Huong, 667 Monterey: Online takeout orders only, 11 AM to 2 AM. Use Ubereats, Postmates, Grubhub or Doordash.
Safeway, 625 Monterey: Open 6 Am to 10 PM daily. Senior hours: Tues and Thurs 6 – 9 AM.
Manager Kevin H says: “It’s hectic, but everyone has been very respectful.” The parking lot was full on a Monday morning, but the lines inside were not too long. Cashiers all in gloves and masks, as were many customers.
Laundromat, 607 Monterey: Open, apparently regular hours, 7 AM to 10 PM.
Martini Cleaners, 601 Monterey: Closed “until April 7” says posted sign.
Monterey Salon, 597 Monterey: Closed “until April 7″ says posted sign.
Kwik and Convenient, 600 Monterey: Starting Wednesday Mar 25th, this usually 24-hour store will move to more limited hours: 6 AM to 12 midnight.
Owner Prince has had to cut back hours, as his wife is home with their children, who are out of school. “Forty percent of my business is workers, because I have a parking lot,” so that part of his business is way down, as are late night purchases.
Monterey Pizza & Asian Zap, 599 Monterey: Open, apparently with regular hours. Monday, Closed; Tue – Thurs, 4:30 PM – 10:00 PM, Fri & Sat, 4:30 PM – 11:00 PM, Sunday, 4:30 PM – 10:00 PM. Also order on Grubhub.
Monterey Auto Service, 580 Monterey: Closed.
Tyrone Powell’s Barber Shop and Happy Lashes, 568-570 Monterey: Closed.
Owners Maria and Tyrone Powell have closed their businesses for now, but are taking the opportunity to do some improvements in their shops.
Kenpo Karate, 562 Monterey: Closed “until April 6” say posted sign.
Friends Bar, 558 Monterey: Closed.
Monterey Deli, 499 Monterey: Open with modified hours, 10 AM — 7 PM.
Owner Almir Zalihic says no one is coming after dark. “So far sales are okay, but there are less people. People are buying more so they don’t have to come as often. Nobody’s going to work, so no early morning business.” The deli has a good menu of popular sandwiches. Almir is giving free meals to healthcare workers.
He didn’t have to let anyone go, but one worker with a standing health problem asked not to work during this time. He’s had to cut back on employees’ hours. The limitations on how much he can buy for the store at one time means he has to make more trips to stock his store. “I can’t buy milk by the case.”
At Sunnyside Elementary School there are no students right now, but the Shared Schoolyard Project is still in effect, so the grounds are open during the day for local families to use the schoolyard for recreation–with a 6-foot distance between families.
On a Monday morning, a SFUSD worker was tidying up the grounds.
Sunnyside Neighborhood Association 