Guidebook for San Francisco
Food Scene
Great neighborhood restaurant. Super friendly and warm, menu changes often and features locally sourced ingredients. We love these guys.
73 recommandé par les habitants
Hillside Supper Club
300 Precita AveGreat neighborhood restaurant. Super friendly and warm, menu changes often and features locally sourced ingredients. We love these guys.
Mission Pie
2901 Mission StPie for breakfast, lunch or dinner
Tiny spot w/ a few seats outside - outstanding coffee and waffles! Best roast in the city from coffee veteran Andrew and Belgium Waffles by Anthony - Mission Chinese etc. 20 min walk or 5 min drive
33 recommandé par les habitants
Linea Caffe
3417 18th StTiny spot w/ a few seats outside - outstanding coffee and waffles! Best roast in the city from coffee veteran Andrew and Belgium Waffles by Anthony - Mission Chinese etc. 20 min walk or 5 min drive
Wonderful Japanese Buddhist food. Casual and delicious - Cash only but the have an ATM inside.
82 recommandé par les habitants
Cha-Ya
762 Valencia StWonderful Japanese Buddhist food. Casual and delicious - Cash only but the have an ATM inside.
Mod take on Mexican food. Short rib tacos and squab blossom tacos (when in season) are excellent. Great cocktails as well
360 recommandé par les habitants
Tacolicious
741 Valencia StMod take on Mexican food. Short rib tacos and squab blossom tacos (when in season) are excellent. Great cocktails as well
One of the best taqueria's in SF (some say in the US). Try the crispy taco soft wrapped or any burrito -yum!
347 recommandé par les habitants
La Taqueria
2889 Mission StOne of the best taqueria's in SF (some say in the US). Try the crispy taco soft wrapped or any burrito -yum!
El Metate
2406 Bryant StGreat local favorite. Love the agua fresca and fish tacos.
Mexicatessen! Been around for over 50+ years. We stock up for all our parties. Homemade tortillas are delicious and the stuffed gorditas should not be missed
70 recommandé par les habitants
La Palma Mexicatessen
2884 24th StMexicatessen! Been around for over 50+ years. We stock up for all our parties. Homemade tortillas are delicious and the stuffed gorditas should not be missed
Best new sushi in SF. Hard to book but if you show up early bird (5:30 ish) any night but Friday, you'll always get seated.
115 recommandé par les habitants
ICHI Sushi
3369 Mission StBest new sushi in SF. Hard to book but if you show up early bird (5:30 ish) any night but Friday, you'll always get seated.
Delicious Cambodian food. Yummy curries, fairly priced.
30 recommandé par les habitants
Angkor Borei Restaurant
3471 Mission StDelicious Cambodian food. Yummy curries, fairly priced.
Sightglass Coffee
270 7th StEasy Walk great roaster with wonderful pastries
Excellent SF Roaster with seating if you are on Valencia st- must stop in.
295 recommandé par les habitants
Ritual Coffee Roasters
1026 Valencia StExcellent SF Roaster with seating if you are on Valencia st- must stop in.
Tiny micro roaster with roll up door. If you are in the neighborhood get the ice coffee (served in a mason jar w/ a handcut piece if ice)
21 recommandé par les habitants
Front Cafe
Tiny micro roaster with roll up door. If you are in the neighborhood get the ice coffee (served in a mason jar w/ a handcut piece if ice)
Excellent seasonal food and drink -in the Dogpatch neighborhood. Coffee bar on the side.
162 recommandé par les habitants
Piccino
1001 Minnesota StExcellent seasonal food and drink -in the Dogpatch neighborhood. Coffee bar on the side.
Best Pizza around! @ 20 min walk or 5 min drive. Great space- all picnic tables- intermezzo salads and Tuesday is pop up day !
109 recommandé par les habitants
PizzaHacker
3299 Mission StBest Pizza around! @ 20 min walk or 5 min drive. Great space- all picnic tables- intermezzo salads and Tuesday is pop up day !
Great Italian fare- and amazing cocktails and excellent atmosphere.
282 recommandé par les habitants
Beretta
1199 Valencia StGreat Italian fare- and amazing cocktails and excellent atmosphere.
Everything Else
Super kid friendly. Right next to the park, outdoor seating, great sandwich selection, counter service during the day and table service after 5:30.
260 recommandé par les habitants
Precita Park Cafe & Grill
500 Precita AvenueSuper kid friendly. Right next to the park, outdoor seating, great sandwich selection, counter service during the day and table service after 5:30.
Ride BART to Downtown or over to the East Bay.
227 recommandé par les habitants
24th St Mission station
Ride BART to Downtown or over to the East Bay.
Wonderful bakery -hidden gem -opens at 6AM, Great coffee, Japanese , French trained pastry chef makes great croissants and puts her spin on Japanese an-pan (sweet rolls)
49 recommandé par les habitants
Sandbox Bakery
833 Cortland AvenueWonderful bakery -hidden gem -opens at 6AM, Great coffee, Japanese , French trained pastry chef makes great croissants and puts her spin on Japanese an-pan (sweet rolls)
Great small local Farmers market. 22nd street is blocked off between Valencia and Mission. Great farmers + Chicken Roti truck- bakers, 4505 meats. Fun for kids -hula hoop and chalk + live music!
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Mission Community Market
84 Bartlett StGreat small local Farmers market. 22nd street is blocked off between Valencia and Mission. Great farmers + Chicken Roti truck- bakers, 4505 meats. Fun for kids -hula hoop and chalk + live music!
Food Trucks + every Sunday through October in the Presido. Fun for kids & adults, music games. Check out the revitalized Presidio.
32 recommandé par les habitants
Human Rights Campaign Action Center and Store
575 Castro StFood Trucks + every Sunday through October in the Presido. Fun for kids & adults, music games. Check out the revitalized Presidio.
-Domaine Chandon- one of the few sparkling wine spots- beautiful grounds http://www.chandon.com
31 recommandé par les habitants
Domaine Chandon
1 California Dr-Domaine Chandon- one of the few sparkling wine spots- beautiful grounds http://www.chandon.com
Jarvis Estate
2970 Monticello RdJarvis- interesting tour all with in a cave http://www.jarviswines.com
Phelps- http://www.josephphelps.com on the Silverado trail- need to call ahead to make an appointment- lovely wines and beautiful grounds
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Joseph Phelps Vineyards
200 Taplin RoadPhelps- http://www.josephphelps.com on the Silverado trail- need to call ahead to make an appointment- lovely wines and beautiful grounds
Sinskey – http://www.robertsinskey.com/visit also on the Silverado trail – great whites and excellent food
24 recommandé par les habitants
Robert Sinskey Vineyards
6320 Silverado TrailSinskey – http://www.robertsinskey.com/visit also on the Silverado trail – great whites and excellent food
Quintessa- Silverado trail www.quintessa.com - friends of friends of ours own this spot. Chilean wine makers impressive tour- and grounds- also cave built into the landscape.
9 recommandé par les habitants
Quintessa Winery
1601 Silverado Trail SQuintessa- Silverado trail www.quintessa.com - friends of friends of ours own this spot. Chilean wine makers impressive tour- and grounds- also cave built into the landscape.
Closest Post office - within walking distance
18 recommandé par les habitants
United States Postal Service
317 W Portal AveClosest Post office - within walking distance
Essentials
An organic and natural foods grocery store and wine market with a full selection of craft beers and spirits. Open every day.
76 recommandé par les habitants
Harvest Hills Market
3216 Folsom StAn organic and natural foods grocery store and wine market with a full selection of craft beers and spirits. Open every day.
Excellent small local market. Great produce features local organic producers. Good butcher and grocery selection as well.
651 recommandé par les habitants
Bi-Rite Market
3639 18th StExcellent small local market. Great produce features local organic producers. Good butcher and grocery selection as well.
The closest Whole Foods to our apartment- they have a lot but parking can be rough. 24th street is the main thoroughfare in Noe Valley - lots of great shops.
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Whole Foods Market
3950 24th StThe closest Whole Foods to our apartment- they have a lot but parking can be rough. 24th street is the main thoroughfare in Noe Valley - lots of great shops.
Closest large grocery store - the parking lot can be crazy- cheaper than Whole Foods.
222 recommandé par les habitants
Safeway
3350 Mission StClosest large grocery store - the parking lot can be crazy- cheaper than Whole Foods.
Shopping
Best ice cream around. Always a line but it moves fast. Wacky delicious flavors .Try the secret breakfast :). Right on 24th st- quick walk on the way to the mission
224 recommandé par les habitants
Humphry Slocombe
Best ice cream around. Always a line but it moves fast. Wacky delicious flavors .Try the secret breakfast :). Right on 24th st- quick walk on the way to the mission
Wonderful Ice cream from the folks at Bi-Rite (across the street). They use great local ingredients- sample the balsamic strawberry one of our favorites. Right down the street from Dolores Park.
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Bi-Rite Creamery
3692 18th StWonderful Ice cream from the folks at Bi-Rite (across the street). They use great local ingredients- sample the balsamic strawberry one of our favorites. Right down the street from Dolores Park.
Sister store to Paxton Gate. Great selection of nicely curated kids toys and books.
24 recommandé par les habitants
Paxton Gate Curiosities
766 Valencia StSister store to Paxton Gate. Great selection of nicely curated kids toys and books.
SF chocolatier and café. Housed in an old garage. Great space and nice spot for a coffee
152 recommandé par les habitants
Dandelion Chocolate
740 Valencia StSF chocolatier and café. Housed in an old garage. Great space and nice spot for a coffee
Walgreens
1496 Market StClosest Pharmacy to our apartment
Small SF designed and California made Mens and womens clothing. Everyone here is super nice and helpful!
9 recommandé par les habitants
Taylor Stitch
383 Valencia StSmall SF designed and California made Mens and womens clothing. Everyone here is super nice and helpful!
first edition new and used books, magazines + lots of great jewels and one of a kind items in this nearby 24th st shop
8 recommandé par les habitants
Press Works On Paper
3108 24th Streetfirst edition new and used books, magazines + lots of great jewels and one of a kind items in this nearby 24th st shop
V. Sattui- in Saint Helena the north end of wine country- very pretty grounds www.vsattui.com
49 recommandé par les habitants
V. Sattui Winery
1111 White LnV. Sattui- in Saint Helena the north end of wine country- very pretty grounds www.vsattui.com
Sightseeing
One of the best parks in the city. Always great weather - fantastic views- excellent playground and lots of picnic ops on the lawn. Grab some snack from Bi-rite and head on over. Best people watching.
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Mission Dolores Park
19th StreetOne of the best parks in the city. Always great weather - fantastic views- excellent playground and lots of picnic ops on the lawn. Grab some snack from Bi-rite and head on over. Best people watching.
Amazing views of SF and the bay. Quick walk from Montcalm st. Follow Montcalm to Brewster st then L on Franconia and you'll see the peak once you hit Bernal H Blvd.
363 recommandé par les habitants
Bernal Heights Park
3400-3416 Folsom StAmazing views of SF and the bay. Quick walk from Montcalm st. Follow Montcalm to Brewster st then L on Franconia and you'll see the peak once you hit Bernal H Blvd.
Ferry Plaza is an amazing spot that hosts many local purveyors. The Saturday farmers market is outstanding! many of the farmers are friends I have worked for for years, Happy to give tips.
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Ferry Building Marketplace
Ferry Plaza is an amazing spot that hosts many local purveyors. The Saturday farmers market is outstanding! many of the farmers are friends I have worked for for years, Happy to give tips.
Amazing museum in Golden Gate Park. Always great for kids - Aquarium is awesome, living roof a must see.! parking underground - a few free days throughout the year.
816 recommandé par les habitants
California Academy of Sciences
55 Music Concourse DrAmazing museum in Golden Gate Park. Always great for kids - Aquarium is awesome, living roof a must see.! parking underground - a few free days throughout the year.
Downtown Napa-
-Oxbow Market- great public market with purveyors worth visiting to break up the wine tasting.
- Hog Island Oyster Co
- Ritual Coffee
- Gotts Roadside for burgers
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Napa
Downtown Napa-
-Oxbow Market- great public market with purveyors worth visiting to break up the wine tasting.
- Hog Island Oyster Co
- Ritual Coffee
- Gotts Roadside for burgers
-Bouchon Bakery- Thomas Keller bakery
-Bouchon- Thomas Keller restaurant
-Redd Wood- great wood fired pizza joint
-Bistro Jeanty – French bistro- easier to get a spot than any other Thomas Kellers
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Yountville
-Bouchon Bakery- Thomas Keller bakery
-Bouchon- Thomas Keller restaurant
-Redd Wood- great wood fired pizza joint
-Bistro Jeanty – French bistro- easier to get a spot than any other Thomas Kellers
Drinks & Nightlife
Super fun dive bar and music venue. Check out Soul might and Bingo. Photo booth seals the deal.
43 recommandé par les habitants
Knockout
3223 Mission StSuper fun dive bar and music venue. Check out Soul might and Bingo. Photo booth seals the deal.
Dive bar with great dance nights, and outdoor patio, shuffle board + pool table + cheap beer - some times big lines to get in.
196 recommandé par les habitants
El Rio
3158 Mission StDive bar with great dance nights, and outdoor patio, shuffle board + pool table + cheap beer - some times big lines to get in.
Taxidery and great cocktails . They spin vinyl and have a Hammond Organ that gets played. Try the Elderberry Fizz
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The Royal Cuckoo
3202 Mission StTaxidery and great cocktails . They spin vinyl and have a Hammond Organ that gets played. Try the Elderberry Fizz
Great mash-up of Southern and Caribbean Soul food in Funky location.
158 recommandé par les habitants
The Front Porch
65 29th StGreat mash-up of Southern and Caribbean Soul food in Funky location.
Dive Bar and restaurant on the water. Lots of outdoor seating. good urban views of the old pier/ dry docks
113 recommandé par les habitants
The Ramp
855 Terry A Francois BlvdDive Bar and restaurant on the water. Lots of outdoor seating. good urban views of the old pier/ dry docks
Entertainment & Activities
Old school family owned SF ice cream parlor. Try the Buko (young coconut) or Avocado. no seating except for a few benches outside. Parking in the back.
214 recommandé par les habitants
Mitchell's Ice Cream
688 San Jose AvenueOld school family owned SF ice cream parlor. Try the Buko (young coconut) or Avocado. no seating except for a few benches outside. Parking in the back.
Great playground! for little ones and older kids as well- soccer and tennis and swimming at Mission pool @ 30 min walk or 5 min car ride
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Mission Playground
36 Cunningham PlaceGreat playground! for little ones and older kids as well- soccer and tennis and swimming at Mission pool @ 30 min walk or 5 min car ride