Guidebook for San Francisco
Food Scene
Great espressos, lattes, local pastries, breakfast burritos, oatmeal, soup, sandwiches, etc... Lots of folks on Macbooks. Should be in an ad for Apple!
72 residents recomanen
Coffee Bar
1890 Bryant StreetGreat espressos, lattes, local pastries, breakfast burritos, oatmeal, soup, sandwiches, etc... Lots of folks on Macbooks. Should be in an ad for Apple!
Homemade pasta and pizza. Very popular (even Steve Jobs was turned away!) and well-reviewed. Not easy to get in but if you show up at 5:30pm you'll probably get a seat at the shared table or counter.
266 residents recomanen
Flour + Water
2401 Harrison StHomemade pasta and pizza. Very popular (even Steve Jobs was turned away!) and well-reviewed. Not easy to get in but if you show up at 5:30pm you'll probably get a seat at the shared table or counter.
Also owned by the same folks at Flour & Water. They make their own cured meats. Soup, salads and sandwiches ordered at the counter can be eaten inside the lovely courtyard of Central Kitchen until 4pm
83 residents recomanen
Salumeria
3000 20th StAlso owned by the same folks at Flour & Water. They make their own cured meats. Soup, salads and sandwiches ordered at the counter can be eaten inside the lovely courtyard of Central Kitchen until 4pm
Very popular for breakfast/brunch on Sat. and Sun. Get there at 9:00am and you won't have to wait for a table. Must have the soft-scrambled eggs and house potatoes. Dinner also excellent! Closed Mon.
123 residents recomanen
Universal Cafe
2814 19th StVery popular for breakfast/brunch on Sat. and Sun. Get there at 9:00am and you won't have to wait for a table. Must have the soft-scrambled eggs and house potatoes. Dinner also excellent! Closed Mon.
Housed in what looks like an airplane hanger, the house-made beer is the star here. Food is good, not great. Try the burger and sage fries. Convivial atmosphere. Could go alone or with a group.
148 residents recomanen
Southern Pacific Brewing
620 Treat AveHoused in what looks like an airplane hanger, the house-made beer is the star here. Food is good, not great. Try the burger and sage fries. Convivial atmosphere. Could go alone or with a group.
Sounding like a broken record, but Flour and Water folks own this restaurant too! Menu changes daily. Very creative, fresh, mostly organic. $$$
82 residents recomanen
Central Kitchen
3000 20th StSounding like a broken record, but Flour and Water folks own this restaurant too! Menu changes daily. Very creative, fresh, mostly organic. $$$
Local coffee, breakfast and sandwich place. Has an outdoor patio in the back. Live music on Fri. and Sat. nights.
104 residents recomanen
Atlas Cafe
3049 20th StLocal coffee, breakfast and sandwich place. Has an outdoor patio in the back. Live music on Fri. and Sat. nights.
Go for the margaritas, guacamole and chips! We think these are the best margaritas in S.F. Tacos are good as well. Has several other locations in S.F.
360 residents recomanen
Tacolicious
741 Valencia StGo for the margaritas, guacamole and chips! We think these are the best margaritas in S.F. Tacos are good as well. Has several other locations in S.F.
Walking here from our apt. is a good work out. Takes 20 min. and is better than a stair master! Go early! Look up this restaurant in Yelp. Need we say more?
261 residents recomanen
Plow
1299 18th StWalking here from our apt. is a good work out. Takes 20 min. and is better than a stair master! Go early! Look up this restaurant in Yelp. Need we say more?
They roast their own beans and make individual pour-over coffee as well as espresso, lattes, hot chocolate with almond milk, etc...
378 residents recomanen
Sightglass Coffee
270 7th StThey roast their own beans and make individual pour-over coffee as well as espresso, lattes, hot chocolate with almond milk, etc...
Very light, airy space in the other hip neighborhood - Dogpatch. Great pizza and other dinner items. Fresh, local and organic! Great wine selection by the glass.
162 residents recomanen
Piccino
1001 Minnesota StVery light, airy space in the other hip neighborhood - Dogpatch. Great pizza and other dinner items. Fresh, local and organic! Great wine selection by the glass.
Brew pub joins with Smoke Stack BBQ. Go for the brisket, potato salad and homemade rolls. You won't be disappointed.
62 residents recomanen
Smokestack at Magnolia Brewing
2505 3rd StreetBrew pub joins with Smoke Stack BBQ. Go for the brisket, potato salad and homemade rolls. You won't be disappointed.
Open Wed. - Sun. from 6:30am to 12n. Go for the best croissants in S.F. and the "Ginger Pull-Apart" Also the best lattes made with almond milk, or regular milk too!
Take Uber or walk, it's worth it!
85 residents recomanen
Neighbor Bakehouse
2343 3rd StOpen Wed. - Sun. from 6:30am to 12n. Go for the best croissants in S.F. and the "Ginger Pull-Apart" Also the best lattes made with almond milk, or regular milk too!
Take Uber or walk, it's worth it!
Highly recommended breakfast place in Dogpatch neighborhood. Go here if the line is too long at Plow.
108 residents recomanen
Just For You Cafe
732 22nd StHighly recommended breakfast place in Dogpatch neighborhood. Go here if the line is too long at Plow.
Their carnitas (pork) burrito was voted the best burrito in America. You decide!
347 residents recomanen
La Taqueria
2889 Mission StTheir carnitas (pork) burrito was voted the best burrito in America. You decide!
Love their pies! They also serve savory pot pies, soups, and stews and always have vegan offerings. Go after you visit La Taqueria for a one/two punch!
137 residents recomanen
Mission Pie
2901 Mission StLove their pies! They also serve savory pot pies, soups, and stews and always have vegan offerings. Go after you visit La Taqueria for a one/two punch!
Eclectic Chinese Food. They also have an outpost in New York City and a cookbook. You can walk here. Be prepared to wait unless you get there early (5:30-6:00pm)
153 residents recomanen
Mission Chinese Food
2234 Mission StEclectic Chinese Food. They also have an outpost in New York City and a cookbook. You can walk here. Be prepared to wait unless you get there early (5:30-6:00pm)
It's across town but worth the trek, even if you're not a vegetarian. One of the first and best vegetarian restaurants in the U.S. and still very popular.
89 residents recomanen
Greens
2 Marina BlvdIt's across town but worth the trek, even if you're not a vegetarian. One of the first and best vegetarian restaurants in the U.S. and still very popular.
If you like bowling, a good bar, and excellent food....this is your place. You don't even have to bowl to enjoy it. The margaritas are excellent as are the burgers.
127 residents recomanen
Mission Bowling Club
3176 17th StIf you like bowling, a good bar, and excellent food....this is your place. You don't even have to bowl to enjoy it. The margaritas are excellent as are the burgers.
Authentic East German food and laid back ambiance. Only German beer on tap. Even vegetarians will be happy here. This is the ultimate comfort food for us and we're not even German!
18 residents recomanen
Walzwerk
381 S Van Ness AveAuthentic East German food and laid back ambiance. Only German beer on tap. Even vegetarians will be happy here. This is the ultimate comfort food for us and we're not even German!
Fabulous hispanic deli cross street Florida. A SF icon and may be the best authentic store / deli on the west coast. Amazing moles to buy pre packed, burritos, tacos to go.
70 residents recomanen
La Palma Mexicatessen
2884 24th StFabulous hispanic deli cross street Florida. A SF icon and may be the best authentic store / deli on the west coast. Amazing moles to buy pre packed, burritos, tacos to go.
Highly acclaimed Blue Bottle around the corner in Heath Ceramics.
58 residents recomanen
Blue Bottle Coffee
2900 18th StreetHighly acclaimed Blue Bottle around the corner in Heath Ceramics.
El Metate
2406 Bryant StHighly recommended Mexican food. Casual and quick. 10 min. walk.
Old Jerusalem
2966 Mission StreetFabulous Middle Eastern
Old Reliable...Friendly, super comfortable...good doppio machiados, diverse clientele
Starbucks Coffee
41093 Fremont BlvdOld Reliable...Friendly, super comfortable...good doppio machiados, diverse clientele
La Cumbre Taqueria SF
515 Valencia StOld stand by...known for their carne asada burritos
Drinks & Nightlife
Hip, Japanese restaurant. Even has a D.J. spinning records. Good, artisanal cocktails. Happy hour M-F, 5-7pm. Try the crispy chicken wings and tempura asparagus or tuna hand rolls.
70 residents recomanen
Blowfish Sushi
2170 Bryant StreetHip, Japanese restaurant. Even has a D.J. spinning records. Good, artisanal cocktails. Happy hour M-F, 5-7pm. Try the crispy chicken wings and tempura asparagus or tuna hand rolls.
Ok, we're a little old for this place but the drinks are outrageous and the food is good but menu is limited. The drinks are the stars here. Very popular since the day it opened.
280 residents recomanen
Trick Dog
3010 20th StOk, we're a little old for this place but the drinks are outrageous and the food is good but menu is limited. The drinks are the stars here. Very popular since the day it opened.
The best locals bar in the neighborhood or maybe in S.F. Good drinks, not artisanal! Watch the Giants play on their two T.V.'s or the 49ers in season. Pizza is pretty good too. Closed on Sundays.
26 residents recomanen
Jay'n Bee Club
2736 20th StThe best locals bar in the neighborhood or maybe in S.F. Good drinks, not artisanal! Watch the Giants play on their two T.V.'s or the 49ers in season. Pizza is pretty good too. Closed on Sundays.
Essentials
Hands down, the best, curated market in S.F.! Deliciously prepared to-go foods; great produce (some they've grown at their farm), hand-selected wines/beers. Try their private label wine and olive oil.
651 residents recomanen
Bi-Rite Market
3639 18th StHands down, the best, curated market in S.F.! Deliciously prepared to-go foods; great produce (some they've grown at their farm), hand-selected wines/beers. Try their private label wine and olive oil.
Closest Whole Foods to our house. It's a 20 min. walk or a 5 min. drive
664 residents recomanen
Whole Foods Market
450 Rhode Island StClosest Whole Foods to our house. It's a 20 min. walk or a 5 min. drive
5 min. drive from our place. Not a very nice walk. Drive or take an Uber/Lyft/Cab.
218 residents recomanen
Trader Joe's
555 9th St5 min. drive from our place. Not a very nice walk. Drive or take an Uber/Lyft/Cab.
Great, mostly organic, groceries. No meat for sale. Good bulk supplies. You could walk but better to drive or take an Uber/Lyft/cab.
275 residents recomanen
Rainbow Grocery
1745 Folsom StGreat, mostly organic, groceries. No meat for sale. Good bulk supplies. You could walk but better to drive or take an Uber/Lyft/cab.
Brand new, fabulous market on Harrison at 17th Street. A cafe with Four Barrel Coffee resides near the entrance. Open
7 days/week from 7 am to 10 pm.
96 residents recomanen
Gus's Community Market
1101 4th StBrand new, fabulous market on Harrison at 17th Street. A cafe with Four Barrel Coffee resides near the entrance. Open
7 days/week from 7 am to 10 pm.
Friendly neighborhood bodega open 7 days/week until 9:00 pm. Good for a quick beer, wine, chips run.
6 residents recomanen
Norm's Market
2201 Bryant StFriendly neighborhood bodega open 7 days/week until 9:00 pm. Good for a quick beer, wine, chips run.
Near Humphrey Slocum if you need to pick something up. Limited yet delicious.
37 residents recomanen
Local Mission Market
2670 Harrison StreetNear Humphrey Slocum if you need to pick something up. Limited yet delicious.
Everything Else
The other best ice cream in S.F. Go off hours so you don't have to wait in a long line. Try the Caramel Ginger Swirl!
476 residents recomanen
Bi-Rite Creamery
3692 18th StThe other best ice cream in S.F. Go off hours so you don't have to wait in a long line. Try the Caramel Ginger Swirl!
The other best ice cream in S.F! Try their famous "Secret Breakfast" (corn flakes and bourbon in vanilla ice cream) and anything else!
224 residents recomanen
Humphry Slocombe
The other best ice cream in S.F! Try their famous "Secret Breakfast" (corn flakes and bourbon in vanilla ice cream) and anything else!
Some say this is the best bread in the world! You decide if it's worth waiting in line for. Bread ready at approx. 4:30 or 5:00pm. Pre-pay in the morning and you won't have to wait in line to pick up.
768 residents recomanen
Tartine Bakery
600 Guerrero StSome say this is the best bread in the world! You decide if it's worth waiting in line for. Bread ready at approx. 4:30 or 5:00pm. Pre-pay in the morning and you won't have to wait in line to pick up.
San Francisco International Airport
We are located 10 miles from SFO
Go to Magnolia Brew Pub and Smoke Stack BBQ and then have house made, organic ice cream here! We are crazy about our ice cream in S.F.!
105 residents recomanen
Mr. and Mrs. Miscellaneous
699 22nd StGo to Magnolia Brew Pub and Smoke Stack BBQ and then have house made, organic ice cream here! We are crazy about our ice cream in S.F.!
The highest rated gym and workout in the city. Day passes available too.
10 residents recomanen
UCSF Medical Center at Mission Bay
1975 4th StThe highest rated gym and workout in the city. Day passes available too.
Oracle Park
24 Willie Mays PlazaIncredible home of the SF Giants. Tours available
Home of the famous beer. 2 tours per day with advanced reservations. Tasting afterwards. 15 min walk from the studio.
86 residents recomanen
Anchor Brewing Company
1705 Mariposa StHome of the famous beer. 2 tours per day with advanced reservations. Tasting afterwards. 15 min walk from the studio.
Arts & Culture
Great venue for live jazz music. Every seat is good so you don't have to spend extra to be close to the stage.
114 residents recomanen
SFJAZZ
201 Franklin StGreat venue for live jazz music. Every seat is good so you don't have to spend extra to be close to the stage.
Love the atmosphere, food and music here! See schedule for performers. Always high quality.
Feinstein's at the Nikko
222 Mason StLove the atmosphere, food and music here! See schedule for performers. Always high quality.
The Valencia Room
647 Valencia StCutting edge club with music
Another cool music venue on hipster Valencia St. for the under 40 crowd.
135 residents recomanen
The Chapel
777 Valencia StreetAnother cool music venue on hipster Valencia St. for the under 40 crowd.
The Independent
628 Divisadero StCool music venue for the under 30 crowd.
Interesting hall with bar...flash back to the 50's with salsa and ballroom dancing with an excellent dance floor...and disco ball reflecting off the ceiling.
7 residents recomanen
Verdi Club
2424 Mariposa StInteresting hall with bar...flash back to the 50's with salsa and ballroom dancing with an excellent dance floor...and disco ball reflecting off the ceiling.
Shopping
Famous Heath Ceramics is practically around the corner! Also has a Blue Bottle coffee outpost with a nice indoor seating area.
107 residents recomanen
Heath Ceramics
2900 18th StFamous Heath Ceramics is practically around the corner! Also has a Blue Bottle coffee outpost with a nice indoor seating area.
Why not take home something made in San Francisco? You can design your own durable fabric bag here and rent a cool bike for free ($50 refundable dep. required). All other products are discounted. Go!
Timbuk2 Designs Factory
Why not take home something made in San Francisco? You can design your own durable fabric bag here and rent a cool bike for free ($50 refundable dep. required). All other products are discounted. Go!
Really good, made right here and practically around the corner! At the end of the day their baked goods are 1/2 price. Your family and friends will love you even more if you bring choc. home to them!
9 residents recomanen
Charles Chocolates
2650 18th StReally good, made right here and practically around the corner! At the end of the day their baked goods are 1/2 price. Your family and friends will love you even more if you bring choc. home to them!
Awesome store with hilarious cards and unique gifts. Highly recommended.
9 residents recomanen
Serendipity Cards and Gifts
803 Valencia StAwesome store with hilarious cards and unique gifts. Highly recommended.
Sightseeing
GoCar Rentals Inc
Rent a GPS assisted Go Car. So cute and so much fun!