Guidebook for San Francisco
Food Scene
Philz Coffee
3101 24th StGreat handmade coffee, usually served with cream and fresh mint.
Cozy, gourmet restaurant three blocks away. Owner-chefs Jonathan and Tony are delightful, talented and friendly.
73 residents recomanen
Hillside Supper Club
300 Precita AveCozy, gourmet restaurant three blocks away. Owner-chefs Jonathan and Tony are delightful, talented and friendly.
Hopping neighborhood cafe on the park with indoor and outside seating. Amazingly high quality food for a cafe, friendly and tuned-in staff.
260 residents recomanen
Precita Park Cafe & Grill
500 Precita AvenueHopping neighborhood cafe on the park with indoor and outside seating. Amazingly high quality food for a cafe, friendly and tuned-in staff.
Roosevelt Tamale Parlor has a great selection of tamales, including some wonderful vegetarian options.
46 residents recomanen
Roosevelt Tamale Parlor
2817 24th StRoosevelt Tamale Parlor has a great selection of tamales, including some wonderful vegetarian options.
Considered by many to have the best burritos and tacos in San Francisco--we agree.
347 residents recomanen
La Taqueria
2889 Mission StConsidered by many to have the best burritos and tacos in San Francisco--we agree.
Old Jerusalem
2966 Mission StreetGreat and reasonably priced Mediterranean food.
If you like cozy, authentic Italian bistros, this is a winner. Named for one half of the lovely couple who owns and runs it, this is a neighborhood favorite.
137 residents recomanen
Vega
419 Cortland AveIf you like cozy, authentic Italian bistros, this is a winner. Named for one half of the lovely couple who owns and runs it, this is a neighborhood favorite.
Long-time Bernal Heights favorite newly renamed (was Liberty Cafe) with a less expensive but still tasty menu, charming front dining room with a private cottage and courtyard in back.
137 residents recomanen
Bernal Star
410 Cortland AveLong-time Bernal Heights favorite newly renamed (was Liberty Cafe) with a less expensive but still tasty menu, charming front dining room with a private cottage and courtyard in back.
Wonderful Peruvian tapas and ceviche, full bar and great wines. What's not to like?
69 residents recomanen
Piqueo's
830 Cortland AveWonderful Peruvian tapas and ceviche, full bar and great wines. What's not to like?
One of our personal favorites. Friendly-family run Nepalese restaurant with yummy curries and tandoori.
61 residents recomanen
Little Nepal
925 Cortland AveOne of our personal favorites. Friendly-family run Nepalese restaurant with yummy curries and tandoori.
Creative and very fresh sushi and other Japanese-inspired goodies.
82 residents recomanen
Moki's Sushi & Pacific Grill
615 Cortland AveCreative and very fresh sushi and other Japanese-inspired goodies.
A favorite Mexican restaurant within walking distance; it features delicious homemade stews and finger food from Mexico City. . It is a family affair, with mom as lead chef backed up by her husband, sons and daughter-in-law.
28 residents recomanen
El Buen Comer
3435 Mission StA favorite Mexican restaurant within walking distance; it features delicious homemade stews and finger food from Mexico City. . It is a family affair, with mom as lead chef backed up by her husband, sons and daughter-in-law.
Fabulous and authentic Indian food, including vegetarian and meat dishes, wine and beer.
7 residents recomanen
Ritu - Indian Soul Food
3111 24th StFabulous and authentic Indian food, including vegetarian and meat dishes, wine and beer.
Shopping
Some of the most unusual donuts you are ever going to eat.
199 residents recomanen
Dynamo Donut and Coffee
2760 24th StSome of the most unusual donuts you are ever going to eat.
Where else can you find Peanut Butter Curry or Basil ice-cream? Absolutely worth a visit.
224 residents recomanen
Humphry Slocombe
Where else can you find Peanut Butter Curry or Basil ice-cream? Absolutely worth a visit.
Full-service gourmet market is walking distance from our house. The walk there is up and over Bernal Hill so you will have a chance to take in a view of the entire city.
282 residents recomanen
The Good Life Grocery
448 Cortland AveFull-service gourmet market is walking distance from our house. The walk there is up and over Bernal Hill so you will have a chance to take in a view of the entire city.
Our neighborhood market stocks an amazing array of organic produce, wines, chocolates and other necessities in a small space. Very friendly staff.
76 residents recomanen
Harvest Hills Market
3216 Folsom StOur neighborhood market stocks an amazing array of organic produce, wines, chocolates and other necessities in a small space. Very friendly staff.
Drinks & Nightlife
Royal Cuckoo is a friendly bar within walking distance with live music.
137 residents recomanen
The Royal Cuckoo
3202 Mission StRoyal Cuckoo is a friendly bar within walking distance with live music.
Entertainment & Activities
Alamo Drafthouse is an easy 20-minute walk from house. Great lineup of movies, food and drinks served to your reserved seat.
229 residents recomanen
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema
2550 Mission StAlamo Drafthouse is an easy 20-minute walk from house. Great lineup of movies, food and drinks served to your reserved seat.
Parks & Nature
The hilltop dog-friendly park behind our house is a great place for a walk, views of the entire Bay Area and nuzzle time with all the happy, off-leash dogs playing there.
363 residents recomanen
Bernal Heights Park
3400-3416 Folsom StThe hilltop dog-friendly park behind our house is a great place for a walk, views of the entire Bay Area and nuzzle time with all the happy, off-leash dogs playing there.