Guidebook for San Francisco

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Guidebook for San Francisco

Food Scene

One of San Francisco's hottest brunch destinations, featuring daily market-driven menu revisions.
123 residents recomanen
Universal Cafe
2814 19th St
123 residents recomanen
One of San Francisco's hottest brunch destinations, featuring daily market-driven menu revisions.
Popular neighborhood gathering spot for authentic burritos and tacos.
64 residents recomanen
Taqueria Vallarta
3033 24th St
64 residents recomanen
Popular neighborhood gathering spot for authentic burritos and tacos.
Delicious Ethiopian cuisine served family-style; eating with your hands is encouraged!
17 residents recomanen
Cafe Ethiopia
878 Valencia St
17 residents recomanen
Delicious Ethiopian cuisine served family-style; eating with your hands is encouraged!
Vegan Japanese cuisine in a cozy room.
82 residents recomanen
Cha-Ya
762 Valencia St
82 residents recomanen
Vegan Japanese cuisine in a cozy room.
Secluded restaurant with warm and intimate ambiance. Top-notch wine list.
59 residents recomanen
Heirloom Café
2500 Folsom St
59 residents recomanen
Secluded restaurant with warm and intimate ambiance. Top-notch wine list.
Delicious Indian restaurant offering 'thali'-style meals. Also, amazing 'dosa' crepes.
101 residents recomanen
Udupi Palace
1007 Valencia St
101 residents recomanen
Delicious Indian restaurant offering 'thali'-style meals. Also, amazing 'dosa' crepes.
Interestingly-named ice cream by the cone or pint. Creative flavors.
224 residents recomanen
Humphry Slocombe
224 residents recomanen
Interestingly-named ice cream by the cone or pint. Creative flavors.
Legendary pastries. Long lines. Drop by mid-morning or very early on weekends.
768 residents recomanen
Tartine Bakery
600 Guerrero St
768 residents recomanen
Legendary pastries. Long lines. Drop by mid-morning or very early on weekends.
Mindfully-sourced coffee. Small-batch, seasonal roasts made on-site.
378 residents recomanen
Sightglass Coffee
270 7th St
378 residents recomanen
Mindfully-sourced coffee. Small-batch, seasonal roasts made on-site.
Counter-ordered sausages, craft beer, and cider in a hip and casual space. Open until 11pm.
153 residents recomanen
Rosamunde Sausage Grill
2832 Mission St
153 residents recomanen
Counter-ordered sausages, craft beer, and cider in a hip and casual space. Open until 11pm.
Delicious ramen selection. Attractive lantern-covered ceiling. Good bar to drink at as you wait for a table.
35 residents recomanen
Ken Ken Ramen
3378 18th Street
35 residents recomanen
Delicious ramen selection. Attractive lantern-covered ceiling. Good bar to drink at as you wait for a table.
Nationally-known eatery with inventive Chinese dishes. Don't miss the '"bacon"/rice cakes, even if you're vegan...
153 residents recomanen
Mission Chinese Food
2234 Mission St
153 residents recomanen
Nationally-known eatery with inventive Chinese dishes. Don't miss the '"bacon"/rice cakes, even if you're vegan...
Fancy fish fare. Excellent ambiance.
70 residents recomanen
Blowfish Sushi
2170 Bryant Street
70 residents recomanen
Fancy fish fare. Excellent ambiance.
San Francisco coffee so iconic, they need not supply WiFi.
348 residents recomanen
Four Barrel Coffee
375 Valencia St
348 residents recomanen
San Francisco coffee so iconic, they need not supply WiFi.
Possibly the perfect coffee joint. Nitro cold brew and delicious pastries. Nice workspace for bootstraping your start-up.
72 residents recomanen
Coffee Bar
1890 Bryant Street
72 residents recomanen
Possibly the perfect coffee joint. Nitro cold brew and delicious pastries. Nice workspace for bootstraping your start-up.
Artisan coffee with a focus on grower-roaster relationships.
295 residents recomanen
Ritual Coffee Roasters
1026 Valencia St
295 residents recomanen
Artisan coffee with a focus on grower-roaster relationships.
Affordable Pakistani-Indian cuisine. Generous portions. BYOB!
90 residents recomanen
Pakwan
3182 16th St
90 residents recomanen
Affordable Pakistani-Indian cuisine. Generous portions. BYOB!
Californian-Asian fusion. Intimate environment. Just a few steps away.
51 residents recomanen
The Spice Jar
2500 Bryant St
51 residents recomanen
Californian-Asian fusion. Intimate environment. Just a few steps away.
Insanely good pasta. Great atmosphere. A memorable, but expensive meal.
266 residents recomanen
Flour + Water
2401 Harrison St
266 residents recomanen
Insanely good pasta. Great atmosphere. A memorable, but expensive meal.
Modern American food in a beautiful space. Great for vegetarians and pediatricians. Arrive hungry for the tasting menu.
105 residents recomanen
AL's Place
1499 Valencia Street
105 residents recomanen
Modern American food in a beautiful space. Great for vegetarians and pediatricians. Arrive hungry for the tasting menu.
Hip industrial space. Bakery, cafe, coffee counter, ice cream window, wine bar. Smaller lines than at Guerrero Street.
155 residents recomanen
Tartine Manufactory
595 Alabama St
155 residents recomanen
Hip industrial space. Bakery, cafe, coffee counter, ice cream window, wine bar. Smaller lines than at Guerrero Street.
Amazing garden space. Satisfying, inexpensive breakfast options. A well-kept secret.
50 residents recomanen
Stable Cafe
2128 Folsom St
50 residents recomanen
Amazing garden space. Satisfying, inexpensive breakfast options. A well-kept secret.
Small-batch ice cream. Unique production method utilizing liquid nitrogen.
216 residents recomanen
Smitten Ice Cream
432 Octavia St
216 residents recomanen
Small-batch ice cream. Unique production method utilizing liquid nitrogen.
Organic ice cream and sorbet. Inventive flavors, often of Japanese influence.
27 residents recomanen
Garden Creamery
3566 20th St
27 residents recomanen
Organic ice cream and sorbet. Inventive flavors, often of Japanese influence.
Hyper-trendy eatery with Italian-inspired fare. Open late.
282 residents recomanen
Beretta
1199 Valencia St
282 residents recomanen
Hyper-trendy eatery with Italian-inspired fare. Open late.
Pie-focused restaurant. Sweet. Savory. Amazing.
137 residents recomanen
Mission Pie
2901 Mission St
137 residents recomanen
Pie-focused restaurant. Sweet. Savory. Amazing.
Warmly-lit cafe with a community feel. Great for lunch. Beers and kombucha on tap.
104 residents recomanen
Atlas Cafe
3049 20th St
104 residents recomanen
Warmly-lit cafe with a community feel. Great for lunch. Beers and kombucha on tap.
Over-the-counter Mexican. San Francisco's freshest tortilla.
70 residents recomanen
La Palma Mexicatessen
2884 24th St
70 residents recomanen
Over-the-counter Mexican. San Francisco's freshest tortilla.
Trendy Jewish deli. Great pastrami. Tempting breakfast options.
146 residents recomanen
Wise Sons Jewish Delicatessen
3150 24th St
146 residents recomanen
Trendy Jewish deli. Great pastrami. Tempting breakfast options.
Retro diner with old-fashioned sodas. Go for breakfast and/or dessert.
138 residents recomanen
St. Francis Fountain
2801 24th St
138 residents recomanen
Retro diner with old-fashioned sodas. Go for breakfast and/or dessert.
Boutique donuts. Unusual flavors. Nice patio.
199 residents recomanen
Dynamo Donut and Coffee
2760 24th St
199 residents recomanen
Boutique donuts. Unusual flavors. Nice patio.
Quiet, brightly-lit coffee spot. Top-notch workspace. Lots of outlets and optional patio seating.
65 residents recomanen
Haus Coffee
3086 24th St
65 residents recomanen
Quiet, brightly-lit coffee spot. Top-notch workspace. Lots of outlets and optional patio seating.
The original Philz Coffee location. Cozy decor. Outgoing baristas.
913 residents recomanen
Philz Coffee
3101 24th St
913 residents recomanen
The original Philz Coffee location. Cozy decor. Outgoing baristas.
Counter-serve modern Mexican. Memorable ingredients. Options for every diet.
187 residents recomanen
The Little Chihuahua
292 Divisadero St
187 residents recomanen
Counter-serve modern Mexican. Memorable ingredients. Options for every diet.
The original Mission-style burrito. Just around the corner. Open late.
77 residents recomanen
Taqueria El Farolito
2950 24th St
77 residents recomanen
The original Mission-style burrito. Just around the corner. Open late.
One of America's most famous burritos. Always buzzing. Don't underestimate the tacos.
347 residents recomanen
La Taqueria
2889 Mission St
347 residents recomanen
One of America's most famous burritos. Always buzzing. Don't underestimate the tacos.
Tightest burrito in town. Colorful decor. Go for the al pastor, stay for the salsa bar.
115 residents recomanen
El Metate
2406 Bryant St
115 residents recomanen
Tightest burrito in town. Colorful decor. Go for the al pastor, stay for the salsa bar.
Amazing burritos. Exquisite salsa. Carne asada and 'soyrizo' come highly recommended.
196 residents recomanen
Papalote Mexican Grill
1777 Fulton St
196 residents recomanen
Amazing burritos. Exquisite salsa. Carne asada and 'soyrizo' come highly recommended.

Drinks & Nightlife

Cozy wine bar set in an old record store. Great ambiance.
55 residents recomanen
20 Spot
3565 20th St
55 residents recomanen
Cozy wine bar set in an old record store. Great ambiance.
Locally brewed craft beers. Closed Mondays/Tuesdays.
22 residents recomanen
Almanac Beer Taproom
2704 24th St
22 residents recomanen
Locally brewed craft beers. Closed Mondays/Tuesdays.
Dance-y Mission bar with live music. Generous cocktails. Go early and avoid the weekend line.
55 residents recomanen
Bond Bar
3079 16th St
55 residents recomanen
Dance-y Mission bar with live music. Generous cocktails. Go early and avoid the weekend line.
Fashionable bar with live performances, tapas, and tasty cocktails.
62 residents recomanen
Asiento
2730 21st St
62 residents recomanen
Fashionable bar with live performances, tapas, and tasty cocktails.
Solid local and international beer selection. Friendly bartenders. A solid spot to meet for a drink.
60 residents recomanen
Shotwell's Beer Saloon
3349 20th St
60 residents recomanen
Solid local and international beer selection. Friendly bartenders. A solid spot to meet for a drink.
Senegalese food by day, sizzling dance floor by night.
51 residents recomanen
Little Baobab SF
2243 19th St
51 residents recomanen
Senegalese food by day, sizzling dance floor by night.
Excellent margaritas with a welcoming decor. The perfect pre-game spot.
46 residents recomanen
Latin American Club
3286 22nd St
46 residents recomanen
Excellent margaritas with a welcoming decor. The perfect pre-game spot.
Rooftop patio with an unparalleled city view. Cocktails, small Latin American bites, buzzing atmosphere.
224 residents recomanen
El Techo
2516 Mission St
224 residents recomanen
Rooftop patio with an unparalleled city view. Cocktails, small Latin American bites, buzzing atmosphere.
Cozy venue. Coffee, tea, beer, and wine. Live music.
80 residents recomanen
Revolution Cafe
3248 22nd St
80 residents recomanen
Cozy venue. Coffee, tea, beer, and wine. Live music.
Low-key lounge. Good cocktails. Stimulating decor.
32 residents recomanen
Evil Eye
2937 Mission St
32 residents recomanen
Low-key lounge. Good cocktails. Stimulating decor.
A classic mission watering hole. Remarkable patio space. Cheap beers, pool, shuffle board.
196 residents recomanen
El Rio
3158 Mission St
196 residents recomanen
A classic mission watering hole. Remarkable patio space. Cheap beers, pool, shuffle board.
Lively spot for drinks and pub grub in the afternoon or evening. Trendy warehouse setting. Don't skip the garlic fries!
148 residents recomanen
Southern Pacific Brewing
620 Treat Ave
148 residents recomanen
Lively spot for drinks and pub grub in the afternoon or evening. Trendy warehouse setting. Don't skip the garlic fries!
Beers, bourbons, and booth seating. Play pool and pinball while a jukebox sets the mood.
20 residents recomanen
Blind Cat
3052 24th St
20 residents recomanen
Beers, bourbons, and booth seating. Play pool and pinball while a jukebox sets the mood.

Sightseeing

Brightly colored alley covered wall-to-wall rotating murals by local artists.
96 residents recomanen
Clarion Alley
Clarion Alley
96 residents recomanen
Brightly colored alley covered wall-to-wall rotating murals by local artists.
Nearby alley lined with rotating murals and plant life.
124 residents recomanen
Carrer Balmy
50 Balmy St
124 residents recomanen
Nearby alley lined with rotating murals and plant life.

Parks & Nature

San Francisco's trendiest afternoon gathering spot. BYOB. Weekend spectacle has to be seen to be believed.
1244 residents recomanen
Mission Dolores Park
19th Street
1244 residents recomanen
San Francisco's trendiest afternoon gathering spot. BYOB. Weekend spectacle has to be seen to be believed.
Mildly strenuous hill walk. Amazing city views. Lots of dogs.
363 residents recomanen
Bernal Heights Park
3400-3416 Folsom St
363 residents recomanen
Mildly strenuous hill walk. Amazing city views. Lots of dogs.

Arts & Culture

Women-produced concert, show, and dance performances in a renovated 1920's theatre.
27 residents recomanen
Brava Theater Center
2781 24th St
27 residents recomanen
Women-produced concert, show, and dance performances in a renovated 1920's theatre.

Shopping

Pirate clothing and accessory store serving as a front for a children's writing center non-profit.
32 residents recomanen
826 Valencia St
826 Valencia Street
32 residents recomanen
Pirate clothing and accessory store serving as a front for a children's writing center non-profit.
Good-vibes bookstore with new and used merchandise and an art gallery towards the back.
38 residents recomanen
Alley Cat Books
3036 24th St
38 residents recomanen
Good-vibes bookstore with new and used merchandise and an art gallery towards the back.
World-class locally made ceramics. Timeless designs. Gifts that will last a lifetime.
107 residents recomanen
Heath Ceramics
2900 18th St
107 residents recomanen
World-class locally made ceramics. Timeless designs. Gifts that will last a lifetime.

Essentials

Local bodega with a basic deli, good for inexpensive beer/wine and late-evening essentials.
Mission Groceteria
2950 23rd St
Local bodega with a basic deli, good for inexpensive beer/wine and late-evening essentials.
Modest Latino supermarket, good for fruits, vegetables, dairy products, and other groceries.
56 residents recomanen
Casa Lucas Market
2934 24th St
56 residents recomanen
Modest Latino supermarket, good for fruits, vegetables, dairy products, and other groceries.
Float weightlessly in sensory deprivation tanks. The height of recovery and relaxation.
Reboot Float & Cryotherapy Spa
810 Valencia St
Float weightlessly in sensory deprivation tanks. The height of recovery and relaxation.
Selection of local and rare beer and wine. Friendly, knowledgeable staff.
14 residents recomanen
Local Cellar
2801 22nd Street
14 residents recomanen
Selection of local and rare beer and wine. Friendly, knowledgeable staff.