Castro Guidebook

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Castro Guidebook

Food scene

The Castro has some great finds for quick bite or dining.
Great food - on a rare occasion they will have fried Rabbit and its amazing - call in advance to check, if they have it make a reservation for dinner... and the rabbit!
47 residents recomanen
Fable
558 Castro St
47 residents recomanen
Great food - on a rare occasion they will have fried Rabbit and its amazing - call in advance to check, if they have it make a reservation for dinner... and the rabbit!
Must see and eat of course for foodies. Cow Girl Creamery - the ultimate for cheese. Great shopping and unique stores.
189 residents recomanen
Edifici del Ferry
189 residents recomanen
Must see and eat of course for foodies. Cow Girl Creamery - the ultimate for cheese. Great shopping and unique stores.
Late night hunger? Great greasy spoon diner ready for you anytime. Busy late night after bars/clubs close.
42 residents recomanen
Orphan Andy's
3991 17th St
42 residents recomanen
Late night hunger? Great greasy spoon diner ready for you anytime. Busy late night after bars/clubs close.
The closest medium size grocery store.
277 residents recomanen
Mollie Stone's Markets
2435 California St
277 residents recomanen
The closest medium size grocery store.
busy coffee shop, wifi, great coffee
913 residents recomanen
Philz Coffee
3101 24th St
913 residents recomanen
busy coffee shop, wifi, great coffee
Popular with locals and travelers alike - pub faire, full bar.
46 residents recomanen
Pauline's Pizza
260 Valencia St
46 residents recomanen
Popular with locals and travelers alike - pub faire, full bar.
Just around the corner. Pricey but convenient health food and produce.
25 residents recomanen
Buffalo Whole Food & Grain Co
598 Castro St
25 residents recomanen
Just around the corner. Pricey but convenient health food and produce.
Good Thai - SPICEY, I repeat medium is SPICEY. If you believe sweating is part of your food experience enter and ask for extra napkins.
31 residents recomanen
Thai House Express Restaurant
599 Castro St
31 residents recomanen
Good Thai - SPICEY, I repeat medium is SPICEY. If you believe sweating is part of your food experience enter and ask for extra napkins.
18 residents recomanen
The Sausage Factory
517 Castro St
18 residents recomanen
Because... Wheat grass. Healthy vegetarian.
22 residents recomanen
Project Juice
790 Valencia St
22 residents recomanen
Because... Wheat grass. Healthy vegetarian.
Because... Italian. Great staff, vintage Italian film projected silently.
38 residents recomanen
Poesia
4072 18th St
38 residents recomanen
Because... Italian. Great staff, vintage Italian film projected silently.
Historic Marcellos - by-the-slice or pie. Two other by-the- slice/pie in the Castro all a two minutes walk of each other.
24 residents recomanen
Marcello's Pizza
420 Castro St
24 residents recomanen
Historic Marcellos - by-the-slice or pie. Two other by-the- slice/pie in the Castro all a two minutes walk of each other.
Popular among foodies, reserve your table and impress your date. Modern California cuisine, Chef Melissa Perello. https://www.frances-sf.com
149 residents recomanen
Frances
3870 17th St
149 residents recomanen
Popular among foodies, reserve your table and impress your date. Modern California cuisine, Chef Melissa Perello. https://www.frances-sf.com
10 residents recomanen
I'a Poke
314 Church St
10 residents recomanen

Dancing

Retaining its historic name, Badlands transformed into a popular video/music dance bar. Self described Legendary Gay Dance Bar is welcoming and diverse. One of 2 bars in the Castro to dance and get down to top 40. Drink specials until 9 and then dance floor opens. Friday and Saturday you'll find lines 20 deep later around 11. sfbadlands.com
67 residents recomanen
San Francisco Badlands
4121 18th St
67 residents recomanen
Retaining its historic name, Badlands transformed into a popular video/music dance bar. Self described Legendary Gay Dance Bar is welcoming and diverse. One of 2 bars in the Castro to dance and get down to top 40. Drink specials until 9 and then dance floor opens. Friday and Saturday you'll find lines 20 deep later around 11. sfbadlands.com

Neighborhoods

379 residents recomanen
Haight-Ashbury
379 residents recomanen

Sightseeing

Because ... pop overs. Reserve ahead, parking can be a bit challenging.
285 residents recomanen
Cliff House
1090 Point Lobos Ave
285 residents recomanen
Because ... pop overs. Reserve ahead, parking can be a bit challenging.

Dry Clean

Just around the corner, "reasonably" priced and gentle on clothes compared to some other cleaners.
Castro Village Cleaners
4107 19th St
Just around the corner, "reasonably" priced and gentle on clothes compared to some other cleaners.

Wine

Great selection of wine, knowledgeable staff, tasting and just around the corner.
10 residents recomanen
Castro Village Wine Co
4121 19th St
10 residents recomanen
Great selection of wine, knowledgeable staff, tasting and just around the corner.
Solid selection, fun staff and tasting.
23 residents recomanen
Swirl on Castro
572 Castro St
23 residents recomanen
Solid selection, fun staff and tasting.

Banking

Nice staff, free Notary for all - account holders or not. Other signatory services (eg medallion) are account holder only.
81 residents recomanen
Wells Fargo Bank
2100 Fillmore St
81 residents recomanen
Nice staff, free Notary for all - account holders or not. Other signatory services (eg medallion) are account holder only.