Guidebook for San Francisco
Food Scene
Delicious Pupusas and Salvadorean food, really close to the house. Open Late!
8 residents recomanen
La Santaneca
3781 Mission StreetDelicious Pupusas and Salvadorean food, really close to the house. Open Late!
Pupusas, Salvadorean Food, always a football game on the tv, decent beer on tap.
20 residents recomanen
Balompié Cafe #3
3801 Mission StPupusas, Salvadorean Food, always a football game on the tv, decent beer on tap.
cute coffee shop, they host a game night on Thursdays. My favorite thing on their menu is thick sliced bread with peanut butter, bananas and honey.
86 residents recomanen
Cafe St Jorge
3438 Mission Stcute coffee shop, they host a game night on Thursdays. My favorite thing on their menu is thick sliced bread with peanut butter, bananas and honey.
This is my go-to coffee shop, all the basics and super sweet baristas
16 residents recomanen
Cafeto Coffee Shop
111 Richland AveThis is my go-to coffee shop, all the basics and super sweet baristas
This place serves Mediterranean food. They have Garlic Fennel Potatoes that are to die for and a sweet kale salad that makes my mouth water just thinking of it. I always order the salad with cheese
6 residents recomanen
Melody Cafe
This place serves Mediterranean food. They have Garlic Fennel Potatoes that are to die for and a sweet kale salad that makes my mouth water just thinking of it. I always order the salad with cheese
Giant Super Taco only to be bested by El Farolito Burritto...
13 residents recomanen
Taqueria San Jose
615 4th StGiant Super Taco only to be bested by El Farolito Burritto...
This Taqueria looks gross, I don't recommend you look at their cleanliness score card. It is a tiny long hole in the wall that makes the best burrito's in the Mission.
169 residents recomanen
Taquería El Farolito
2779 Mission StThis Taqueria looks gross, I don't recommend you look at their cleanliness score card. It is a tiny long hole in the wall that makes the best burrito's in the Mission.
Angkor Borei Restaurant
3471 Mission StCambodian food, yummy and light
Pad Thai
Thai food, always a good choice. Specify how spicy you like it!
Indian Food! They can make it as spicy or mild as you like. The restaurant itself is fairly generic, i usually order in.
11 residents recomanen
Spicy Bite
3501 Mission StreetIndian Food! They can make it as spicy or mild as you like. The restaurant itself is fairly generic, i usually order in.
Zante Pizza & Indian Cuisine
3489 Mission StINDIAN PIZZA, you should try it!
There coffee is a bit muddy, but some people really dig it. The donuts are work trying. they do some fun things like bacon walnut
199 residents recomanen
Dynamo Donut and Coffee
2760 24th StThere coffee is a bit muddy, but some people really dig it. The donuts are work trying. they do some fun things like bacon walnut
Classic Mission Panaderia. They make some of the best sweet bread around. My grandma makes me bring her some every time I visit.
13 residents recomanen
La Victoria
3249 24th StreetClassic Mission Panaderia. They make some of the best sweet bread around. My grandma makes me bring her some every time I visit.
Quintessentia Bernal Heights coffee shop. People walking dogs, families and their children etc... They make some good wraps, falafel ,sandwiches salads and serve hot coffee.
108 residents recomanen
Progressive Grounds Coffee shop and Eatery
400 Cortland AveQuintessentia Bernal Heights coffee shop. People walking dogs, families and their children etc... They make some good wraps, falafel ,sandwiches salads and serve hot coffee.
This is not doughy pizza, It has a slightly charred crust that has a sprinkling of smoked salt. Really tasty!!! Kind of Italian style thin crust pizza, everything I tried was delicious.
109 residents recomanen
PizzaHacker
3299 Mission StThis is not doughy pizza, It has a slightly charred crust that has a sprinkling of smoked salt. Really tasty!!! Kind of Italian style thin crust pizza, everything I tried was delicious.
This place is nice to your wallet. The sake is cheap the sushi is alright, the Chinese food is good. I don't rave about his place but honestly i probably eat here once to twice a month.
Shiso
This place is nice to your wallet. The sake is cheap the sushi is alright, the Chinese food is good. I don't rave about his place but honestly i probably eat here once to twice a month.
Little Nepal
925 Cortland AveHimalayan and Nepalese food. I recommend ordering it spicy.
Smaller portions means you get to try more things which is a lot of fun here. I recommend the rolls, any of them.
82 residents recomanen
Moki's Sushi & Pacific Grill
615 Cortland AveSmaller portions means you get to try more things which is a lot of fun here. I recommend the rolls, any of them.
Peruvian food, it is yummy. However if you want more bang for your buck there are a few other Peruvian restaurants in the area.
69 residents recomanen
Piqueo's
830 Cortland AvePeruvian food, it is yummy. However if you want more bang for your buck there are a few other Peruvian restaurants in the area.
Moonlight Cafe
634 Cortland AveStandard fare coffee shop with wraps, sandwiches salads, etc
Really fun ambiance, large pasta portions, the food is always satisfying
115 residents recomanen
Emmy's Spaghetti Shack
3230 Mission StReally fun ambiance, large pasta portions, the food is always satisfying
Cozy, can get busy and loud on the weekends. Food is tasty and cocktails are good.
101 residents recomanen
Le P'tit Laurent
689 Chenery StCozy, can get busy and loud on the weekends. Food is tasty and cocktails are good.
Manzoni
2788 Diamond StA little pricey, italian fare. good wine list
Tataki Canyon. Sushi and Sake. I like their rolls , Ive heard mixed reviews about the Ramen. Basically it's delicious, sustainable sushi but not 100% traditional
33 residents recomanen
Tataki Canyon
678 Chenery StreetTataki Canyon. Sushi and Sake. I like their rolls , Ive heard mixed reviews about the Ramen. Basically it's delicious, sustainable sushi but not 100% traditional
Thinner crust pizza, family friendly but still interesting enough for a grownup pallet.
137 residents recomanen
Gialina
2842 Diamond StThinner crust pizza, family friendly but still interesting enough for a grownup pallet.
The Chilequiles here are like none Ive ever had. Think fried chips in delicious sauce with the eggs on the side totally worth 9.45. The coffee is good. Family owned.
Chico's Grill
3771 Mission StThe Chilequiles here are like none Ive ever had. Think fried chips in delicious sauce with the eggs on the side totally worth 9.45. The coffee is good. Family owned.
Vegan Mexican food. The make some awesome spicy potatoes and their homemade tortillas are killer.
150 residents recomanen
Gracias Madre
2211 Mission StVegan Mexican food. The make some awesome spicy potatoes and their homemade tortillas are killer.
Spanish tapas, super tasty. I always over order because everything is delicious. The sangria is sometimes a bit sweet but the food is always on point.
29 residents recomanen
Picaro
3120 16th StSpanish tapas, super tasty. I always over order because everything is delicious. The sangria is sometimes a bit sweet but the food is always on point.
One of the best brunches I'v e ever had. It's easy to get to from the house, on a nice day you can walk but the J drops you off right in front.
33 residents recomanen
pomelo on Church
1793 Church StOne of the best brunches I'v e ever had. It's easy to get to from the house, on a nice day you can walk but the J drops you off right in front.
I always get the Diana, (pastrami on rye). But they make a mouth watering turkey that unfortunately I don't know by name.
9 residents recomanen
Mr. Pickle's Sandwich Shop
3380 20th StI always get the Diana, (pastrami on rye). But they make a mouth watering turkey that unfortunately I don't know by name.
You can't get any hipper than a Philz coffee and a walk down 24th. (it's tasty)
913 residents recomanen
Philz Coffee
3101 24th StYou can't get any hipper than a Philz coffee and a walk down 24th. (it's tasty)
Upside down hog cakes, chefs mess, soyrizo burrito, malts, milkshakes coffee etc... It's good feel good food.
138 residents recomanen
St. Francis Fountain
2801 24th StUpside down hog cakes, chefs mess, soyrizo burrito, malts, milkshakes coffee etc... It's good feel good food.
Cheese and Beer! I usually get the cheesemonger's plate. You get fancy cheese, and an education on fancy cheese while drink craft beer.
80 residents recomanen
Mission Cheese
736 Valencia StCheese and Beer! I usually get the cheesemonger's plate. You get fancy cheese, and an education on fancy cheese while drink craft beer.
Deep Dish Pizza, I can't speak for what deep dish is anywhere else in the US, but from what my taste buds tell me, Little Star is delicious. They use a cornbread mix for their crust.
360 residents recomanen
Little Star Pizza
846 Divisadero StDeep Dish Pizza, I can't speak for what deep dish is anywhere else in the US, but from what my taste buds tell me, Little Star is delicious. They use a cornbread mix for their crust.
Drinks & Nightlife
It's super close, they have decent beer on tap. Their pool table is kind of a joke, but that doesn't stop me from playing. Semi-Quintessential San Francisco Neighborhood Bar.
22 residents recomanen
St Mary's Pub
3845 Mission StIt's super close, they have decent beer on tap. Their pool table is kind of a joke, but that doesn't stop me from playing. Semi-Quintessential San Francisco Neighborhood Bar.
Lovely ladies dive bar. Everyone is super friendly, good beer on tap and yard access.
121 residents recomanen
Wild Side West
424 Cortland AveLovely ladies dive bar. Everyone is super friendly, good beer on tap and yard access.
This used to be an extension of my living room when I lived on 26th street. It's a dive full of regulars. there's a pool table, a pinball machine, and a decent jukebox.
Dovre Club
1498 Valencia StThis used to be an extension of my living room when I lived on 26th street. It's a dive full of regulars. there's a pool table, a pinball machine, and a decent jukebox.
Thin crust pizza, beer and wine bar. Good beer selection carries a lot of local brands. Last time I was there they had beer from the SF Brewer Guild
38 residents recomanen
Pi Bar
1432 Valencia StThin crust pizza, beer and wine bar. Good beer selection carries a lot of local brands. Last time I was there they had beer from the SF Brewer Guild
Slightly more upscale decor is semi burlesque, dark woods and red velvet or leather? this bar is right across the street from the old armory which is now that largest porn studio in SF
38 residents recomanen
The Armory Club
1799 Mission StSlightly more upscale decor is semi burlesque, dark woods and red velvet or leather? this bar is right across the street from the old armory which is now that largest porn studio in SF
Zeitgeist
199 Valencia Stlarge outdoor drinking yard. bar food punk/rock/metal jukebox
So many boardgames and video games! Its a great laid back place for grabbing a beer, meeting new people. It's really big so there is plenty of space to join or start new games.
7 residents recomanen
Folsom Street Foundry
1425 Folsom StSo many boardgames and video games! Its a great laid back place for grabbing a beer, meeting new people. It's really big so there is plenty of space to join or start new games.
Everything Else
Can be kind of Pricey but offers lots of healthy food options.
282 residents recomanen
The Good Life Grocery
448 Cortland AveCan be kind of Pricey but offers lots of healthy food options.
Safeway
3350 Mission StBasic grocery store, carries everything from toiletries to produce
local convenience and liquor store, little bit larger selection of booze than 49 Market
11 residents recomanen
New College Hill Market
3798 Mission Stlocal convenience and liquor store, little bit larger selection of booze than 49 Market
VinoRosso
629 Cortland AveHomey Italian Restaurant
coffee shop, wine bar and restaurant I've been here for brunch a few times, no complaints
137 residents recomanen
Bernal Star
410 Cortland Avecoffee shop, wine bar and restaurant I've been here for brunch a few times, no complaints
This is a good Bakery for really fresh and organic type breakfast-y breads
320 residents recomanen
Arizmendi Bakery
1331 9th AveThis is a good Bakery for really fresh and organic type breakfast-y breads
About a 40 min ride on public transit. You can catch the 14 to Bart. Bart down to Embarcadero and then Transfer back to Muni take the N or the T. Definitely don't drive unless you like traffic
596 residents recomanen
Oracle Park
24 Willie Mays Plaza About a 40 min ride on public transit. You can catch the 14 to Bart. Bart down to Embarcadero and then Transfer back to Muni take the N or the T. Definitely don't drive unless you like traffic
14000 square feet of bouldering terrain, walls up to 17ft high.
44 residents recomanen
Dogpatch Boulders
2573 3rd St14000 square feet of bouldering terrain, walls up to 17ft high.
Really nice spacious climbing gym! Really good hours, I recommend going earlier in the day, they hit a rush hour around 6:00 pm but its still worth it even if it get a bit crowded.
92 residents recomanen
Mission Cliffs
2295 Harrison StReally nice spacious climbing gym! Really good hours, I recommend going earlier in the day, they hit a rush hour around 6:00 pm but its still worth it even if it get a bit crowded.
Shopping
Heartfelt
436 Cortland AveThe best gift shop on the hill.
826 Valencia is a nonprofit org, dedicated to supporting students with their literacy and writing skills and to helping teachers inspire their students to write. ALSO, they have a Pirate Store!
32 residents recomanen
826 Valencia St
826 Valencia Street826 Valencia is a nonprofit org, dedicated to supporting students with their literacy and writing skills and to helping teachers inspire their students to write. ALSO, they have a Pirate Store!
Entertainment & Activities
This is one of the largest children's playgrounds in the area. They also have a softball field, tennis and basketball courts all in good condition.
8 residents recomanen
Saint Mary's Playground
145 Justin DrThis is one of the largest children's playgrounds in the area. They also have a softball field, tennis and basketball courts all in good condition.
Nice local park with a playground for children. Nice for a run or stroll, the surrounding houses are typical San Francisco.
13 residents recomanen
Holly Park Circle
Holly Park CircleNice local park with a playground for children. Nice for a run or stroll, the surrounding houses are typical San Francisco.
Sightseeing
Exploratorium
Green StreetBest Learning Museum in the city. So much FUN!
Catch 14 or 49 Muni to 24th street Bart, ride Bart to Powell. Exit station catch Powell/Hyde Cabel Car to Hyde and Lombard. 50 min trip, lots of stuff along the way. take a camera!
71 residents recomanen
Lombard Street
Lombard StreetCatch 14 or 49 Muni to 24th street Bart, ride Bart to Powell. Exit station catch Powell/Hyde Cabel Car to Hyde and Lombard. 50 min trip, lots of stuff along the way. take a camera!
Catch J (Muni) to Downtown Powell Street Station. Exit Station and transfer to Powell/Mason Cable Car ride to Bush Street walk 2 blocks to Grant. See China Town Gates.
551 residents recomanen
Chinatown
Catch J (Muni) to Downtown Powell Street Station. Exit Station and transfer to Powell/Mason Cable Car ride to Bush Street walk 2 blocks to Grant. See China Town Gates.
If you like to walk, you can catch the 24 bus at Mission and Cortland, get off at Haight St walk Haight for about 10 blocks take in the scene and end up at the far end of the park.
1721 residents recomanen
Golden Gate Park
If you like to walk, you can catch the 24 bus at Mission and Cortland, get off at Haight St walk Haight for about 10 blocks take in the scene and end up at the far end of the park.
Arts & Culture
Beautiful Old Theatre in the Castro. Lots of charm and usually showing older or indie Films. Pre-Show entertainment is a dapper gentleman organist
332 residents recomanen
Castro Theatre
429 Castro StBeautiful Old Theatre in the Castro. Lots of charm and usually showing older or indie Films. Pre-Show entertainment is a dapper gentleman organist
Free Twang Sundays
4pm, All Ages, Admission is Free!
Featuring the Bay Area's best acts playing Country, Western, Bluegrass, Americana, Y'All-ternative and Rockabilly. If it's twang, it's our thang!
26 residents recomanen
Thee Parkside
1600 17th StFree Twang Sundays
4pm, All Ages, Admission is Free!
Featuring the Bay Area's best acts playing Country, Western, Bluegrass, Americana, Y'All-ternative and Rockabilly. If it's twang, it's our thang!
Most of the Murals in San Francisco come from Precita Eyes. Check out their space and take a mural tour. Its a fun way to get to know the city. At the very least, make time to walk Balmy Street.
55 residents recomanen
Precita Eyes Muralists
2981 24th StMost of the Murals in San Francisco come from Precita Eyes. Check out their space and take a mural tour. Its a fun way to get to know the city. At the very least, make time to walk Balmy Street.
Brava Theater Center
2781 24th StOne of theatrical staple of the Mission.