Guidebook for San Francisco
Food Scene
ICHI Sushi
3369 Mission St
Avedano's Meats
235 Cortland AveOldest farmer's market in SF! Great selection of fresh produce. Happens every Saturday 6.30am-2pm
104 recommandé par les habitants
Alemany Farmers Market
100 Alemany BlvdOldest farmer's market in SF! Great selection of fresh produce. Happens every Saturday 6.30am-2pm
Really good italian restaurant and budget friendly. Good selection of pizza and pasta.
137 recommandé par les habitants
Vega
419 Cortland AveReally good italian restaurant and budget friendly. Good selection of pizza and pasta.
Authentic Thai cuisine in a cozy and quiet environment. Vegetarian friendly.
33 recommandé par les habitants
Rin's Thai
4301 24th StAuthentic Thai cuisine in a cozy and quiet environment. Vegetarian friendly.
Really good peruvian cuisine. We especially like their ceviches, so fresh and tasty. Ask for a table facing the water!
41 recommandé par les habitants
La Mar Cebicheria Peruana
PIER 1 1/2 2Really good peruvian cuisine. We especially like their ceviches, so fresh and tasty. Ask for a table facing the water!
Really good restaurant close to Japantown. Dishes are served family style and everything is delicious! Reservation needed!
46 recommandé par les habitants
The Progress
1525 Fillmore StreetReally good restaurant close to Japantown. Dishes are served family style and everything is delicious! Reservation needed!
Fine dining. We had a great experience going there. Very popular spot!
71 recommandé par les habitants
Rich Table
199 Gough StFine dining. We had a great experience going there. Very popular spot!
Monsieur Benjamin
451 Gough StVery good french cuisine! A taste of home
One of the best brunch we have been to so far. Very popular spot on the weekends. In the heart of Noe valley!
63 recommandé par les habitants
Aha Fresh
4007 24th StOne of the best brunch we have been to so far. Very popular spot on the weekends. In the heart of Noe valley!
Excellent cheese selection although the owners are not usually nice, it is worth going to if you like cheese
19 recommandé par les habitants
24th Street Cheese Co
3893 24th StExcellent cheese selection although the owners are not usually nice, it is worth going to if you like cheese
Really famous for their bread loafs, you can see people queuing on the week end to treat themselves with a pastry!
In the heart of the mission, do not miss if you are visiting dolores park!
768 recommandé par les habitants
Tartine Bakery
600 Guerrero StReally famous for their bread loafs, you can see people queuing on the week end to treat themselves with a pastry!
In the heart of the mission, do not miss if you are visiting dolores park!
They make their own chocolate bars there! They source small productions cacao beans and make artisanal chocolates. They also have a selection of pastries and tasty hot drinks to enjoy on site. They hold special tasting events so check their website!
152 recommandé par les habitants
Dandelion Chocolate
740 Valencia StThey make their own chocolate bars there! They source small productions cacao beans and make artisanal chocolates. They also have a selection of pastries and tasty hot drinks to enjoy on site. They hold special tasting events so check their website!
They have a great selection of american cheeses from all over the country. You can enjoy a cheese sampler and drink some wine there or even ask to try a few cheeses and buy some to go! Very friendly staff!
80 recommandé par les habitants
Mission Cheese
736 Valencia StThey have a great selection of american cheeses from all over the country. You can enjoy a cheese sampler and drink some wine there or even ask to try a few cheeses and buy some to go! Very friendly staff!
Authentic cajun cuisine, this place will suit seafood lovers! It is not fancy there but the food is really really delicious and reasonably priced (market price for most items). You choose your seafood, your sauce and your level of spiciness, a true local experience!
Cajun House
251 S B StAuthentic cajun cuisine, this place will suit seafood lovers! It is not fancy there but the food is really really delicious and reasonably priced (market price for most items). You choose your seafood, your sauce and your level of spiciness, a true local experience!
A real taste of japan in the middle of san francisco. Go there for the atmosphere and the delicious skewers: our favorites are the fatty beef, beef avocado and yuzu chicken wings!
14 recommandé par les habitants
Halu Restaurant
312 8th AveA real taste of japan in the middle of san francisco. Go there for the atmosphere and the delicious skewers: our favorites are the fatty beef, beef avocado and yuzu chicken wings!
Absolutely the best croissants in town! We go there pretty much every week end! Sooooo delicious and fresh out of the oven! Closes at 2 pm and often runs out of pastries before that!
77 recommandé par les habitants
Arsicault Bakery
397 Arguello BlvdAbsolutely the best croissants in town! We go there pretty much every week end! Sooooo delicious and fresh out of the oven! Closes at 2 pm and often runs out of pastries before that!
Really good bakery, great bread, good selection of pastries and american classics like cheese cakes, brownies and cookies!
79 recommandé par les habitants
Noe Valley Bakery
4073 24th StReally good bakery, great bread, good selection of pastries and american classics like cheese cakes, brownies and cookies!
Very cute local bakery with a good selection of baked goods and coffee. We do recommend their fresh small pies made fresh every day with love!
28 recommandé par les habitants
Little Bee Bakery
1501 Cortland AveVery cute local bakery with a good selection of baked goods and coffee. We do recommend their fresh small pies made fresh every day with love!
Very fun event happening most Sundays during the year (please check the schedule here: https://offthegrid.com/event/presidio-picnic/2018-4-29-11am) Lots of food trucks coming from around the bay area. Different delicious cuisine and that is a fun way to enjoy nice views of the golden gate bridge!
Presidio Picnic Park
Very fun event happening most Sundays during the year (please check the schedule here: https://offthegrid.com/event/presidio-picnic/2018-4-29-11am) Lots of food trucks coming from around the bay area. Different delicious cuisine and that is a fun way to enjoy nice views of the golden gate bridge!
Meat lovers, you have found paradise on earth! Very good food and nice atmosphere. We definitely recommend this diner option if you are in the mission!
63 recommandé par les habitants
Lolinda
2518 Mission StMeat lovers, you have found paradise on earth! Very good food and nice atmosphere. We definitely recommend this diner option if you are in the mission!
Popular vietnamese restaurant in the heart of the mission. It is a popular spot for locals. Good food a good price! You may have to wait to be seated as they do not take reservations.
74 recommandé par les habitants
Mau
180 Valencia StPopular vietnamese restaurant in the heart of the mission. It is a popular spot for locals. Good food a good price! You may have to wait to be seated as they do not take reservations.
Come here to try burmese food! very original yet delicious food! Try the coconut milk rice.
115 recommandé par les habitants
Burma Love
211 Valencia StCome here to try burmese food! very original yet delicious food! Try the coconut milk rice.
Head there to eat very nicely done classic american bbq. You'll choose directly from what is freshly prepared, pay by weight and then head to the bar on the other side to grab a drink. You can see there cool deco here: http://magnoliabrewing.com/smokestack/
62 recommandé par les habitants
Smokestack at Magnolia Brewing
2505 3rd StreetHead there to eat very nicely done classic american bbq. You'll choose directly from what is freshly prepared, pay by weight and then head to the bar on the other side to grab a drink. You can see there cool deco here: http://magnoliabrewing.com/smokestack/
Treat yourself with something sweet! One of the great bakeries of San Francisco!
137 recommandé par les habitants
Craftsman and Wolves
746 Valencia StTreat yourself with something sweet! One of the great bakeries of San Francisco!
Kahnfections
3321 20th StSome of the best pastries in the city! If you like croissants, just go there!
Very cool street park in the city that has a variety of permanent food trucks. Live music on the week ends.
A fun place to hang out.
95 recommandé par les habitants
SoMa StrEat Food Park
428 11th StVery cool street park in the city that has a variety of permanent food trucks. Live music on the week ends.
A fun place to hang out.
Italian restaurant also serving a variety of delicious cocktails. Usually get really busy on the week ends but you can always get a drink while you wait for a table.
282 recommandé par les habitants
Beretta
1199 Valencia StItalian restaurant also serving a variety of delicious cocktails. Usually get really busy on the week ends but you can always get a drink while you wait for a table.
This Thai restaurant recently got a Michelin star! Nice choice if you are in the area doing some shopping!
12 recommandé par les habitants
Kin Khao
55 Cyril Magnin StThis Thai restaurant recently got a Michelin star! Nice choice if you are in the area doing some shopping!
Simply the best ramen in town. Definitely our favorite and we warmly recommend you to go if you are in the area and like ramen!
14 recommandé par les habitants
Ramen Underground
356 Kearny StSimply the best ramen in town. Definitely our favorite and we warmly recommend you to go if you are in the area and like ramen!
Nice italian cuisine, they are famous for their pasta and pizzas. You will most likely need a reservation to eat there!
266 recommandé par les habitants
Flour + Water
2401 Harrison StNice italian cuisine, they are famous for their pasta and pizzas. You will most likely need a reservation to eat there!
Nice local coffee shop, perfect for your morning caffeine needs!
108 recommandé par les habitants
Progressive Grounds Coffee shop and Eatery
400 Cortland AveNice local coffee shop, perfect for your morning caffeine needs!
Local bakery offering a selection of american and european baked goods. They also serve really good coffee to go!
28 recommandé par les habitants
Black Jet Baking Co.
833 Cortland AveLocal bakery offering a selection of american and european baked goods. They also serve really good coffee to go!
Sightseeing
Angel Island Café
Main StreetSome of the best views of the city especially downtown! Gets pretty busy on nice days!
727 recommandé par les habitants
Twin Peaks
Some of the best views of the city especially downtown! Gets pretty busy on nice days!
This one is in your guide for sure but we definitely recommend to head there to feel San Francisco's spirit. You can rent bikes and wonder around. The park has a nice botanical garden as well as a very cool science museum!
1721 recommandé par les habitants
Golden Gate Park
This one is in your guide for sure but we definitely recommend to head there to feel San Francisco's spirit. You can rent bikes and wonder around. The park has a nice botanical garden as well as a very cool science museum!
Drinks & Nightlife
The Royal Cuckoo
3202 Mission StLive Music
Speak easy bar! Has some of the best cocktails in town! Nice atmosphere as well. Reservation needed.
161 recommandé par les habitants
Bourbon & Branch
501 Jones StSpeak easy bar! Has some of the best cocktails in town! Nice atmosphere as well. Reservation needed.
Great cocktails, this bar in only a few minutes walking distance from our place. Quiet and relaxed atmosphere, nice to enjoy a cocktail in good company!
120 recommandé par les habitants
Holy Water
309 Cortland AveGreat cocktails, this bar in only a few minutes walking distance from our place. Quiet and relaxed atmosphere, nice to enjoy a cocktail in good company!
Very cool distillery with some of the best views of SF downtown! You can actually take a free tour and see how they make the boose!
Proudly independent. Passionate about innovation. Committed to craft.
Over 35 years at the vanguard of the American craft spirits revolution, we have been distilling exceptional artisanal spirits with integrity.
Our family of spirits includes single malt whiskey, agricole rum, absinthe, and several gins, vodkas, brandies, and liqueurs.
Since 1982, we have been an American original. Taste our spirits and you’ll understand.
65 recommandé par les habitants
St. George Spirits
2601 Monarch StVery cool distillery with some of the best views of SF downtown! You can actually take a free tour and see how they make the boose!
Proudly independent. Passionate about innovation. Committed to craft.
Over 35 years at the vanguard of the American craft spirits revolution, we have been distilling exceptional artisanal spirits with integrity.
Our family of spirits includes single malt whiskey, agricole rum, absinthe, and several gins, vodkas, brandies, and liqueurs.
Since 1982, we have been an American original. Taste our spirits and you’ll understand.
A nice spot to grab a drink if you are in the mission. It is a rooftop with heated area. It gets really popular when the weather is good. Share a margarita pitcher and order a few snacks then head downstairs for diner at lolinda!
224 recommandé par les habitants
El Techo
2516 Mission StA nice spot to grab a drink if you are in the mission. It is a rooftop with heated area. It gets really popular when the weather is good. Share a margarita pitcher and order a few snacks then head downstairs for diner at lolinda!
One of our favorite cocktail bar in the city! Great spot to grab a drink if you are in the area!
89 recommandé par les habitants
ABV
3174 16th StOne of our favorite cocktail bar in the city! Great spot to grab a drink if you are in the area!
Great bar with live music every night. Worth checking especially if you like jazz music!
101 recommandé par les habitants
Club Deluxe
1511 Haight StGreat bar with live music every night. Worth checking especially if you like jazz music!
Nice cocktail bar in between the mission and the dogpatch. The are also has nice restaurants like central kitchen or flour and water, perfect spot to spend a fun night!
281 recommandé par les habitants
Trick Dog
3010 20th StNice cocktail bar in between the mission and the dogpatch. The are also has nice restaurants like central kitchen or flour and water, perfect spot to spend a fun night!
Micro brewery in Bernal heights! Very cool spot, they use local ingredients to make their beers. The space itself is very nice and there is usually a food truck for food on the go!
94 recommandé par les habitants
Barebottle Brewing Company
1525 Cortland AveMicro brewery in Bernal heights! Very cool spot, they use local ingredients to make their beers. The space itself is very nice and there is usually a food truck for food on the go!
Essentials
The Good Life Grocery
448 Cortland AveParks & Nature
Walk or jog to the top of Bernal Heights to get some of the best views of the city. Many people from around the city actually go there to watch the sunset. 360 views of San Francisco, this park is dog friendly and many dog owners come to walk and play with their pet!
136 recommandé par les habitants
Bernal Heights
56 Ellsworth StWalk or jog to the top of Bernal Heights to get some of the best views of the city. Many people from around the city actually go there to watch the sunset. 360 views of San Francisco, this park is dog friendly and many dog owners come to walk and play with their pet!
Very cool and short trail to get nice views of SF ocean beach as well as the golden gate bridge!
694 recommandé par les habitants
Lands End Trail
Lands End TrailVery cool and short trail to get nice views of SF ocean beach as well as the golden gate bridge!
Just a couple of block from us, this park is peaceful and quiet. You will also enjoy some nice views of San Francisco although the best views are just a few minutes away at the top of Bernal Heights!
13 recommandé par les habitants
Holly Park Circle
Holly Park CircleJust a couple of block from us, this park is peaceful and quiet. You will also enjoy some nice views of San Francisco although the best views are just a few minutes away at the top of Bernal Heights!
Arts & Culture
Great art selection. One of the best museum in San Francisco
813 recommandé par les habitants
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
151 3rd StGreat art selection. One of the best museum in San Francisco
Shopping
Taylor Stitch
383 Valencia StMade in the US clothing mostly for men. Beautiful stuff!
The Alameda Point Antiques Faire is the largest antiques show in Northern California. Held on the 1st Sunday of every month, the Faire boasts over 800 Dealer booths. All items are 20 years old or older. Our faire is the ultimate place to shop for vintage and antique home decorations, clothing, furniture, jewelry, art, pottery, books & collectibles.
You can combine this activity with a spirit tasting at St George Distillery across the street. The best way to go is to catch a ferry from the Ferry building.
42 recommandé par les habitants
Alameda Point Antiques Faire 1st Sunday Every Month
3900 Main StThe Alameda Point Antiques Faire is the largest antiques show in Northern California. Held on the 1st Sunday of every month, the Faire boasts over 800 Dealer booths. All items are 20 years old or older. Our faire is the ultimate place to shop for vintage and antique home decorations, clothing, furniture, jewelry, art, pottery, books & collectibles.
You can combine this activity with a spirit tasting at St George Distillery across the street. The best way to go is to catch a ferry from the Ferry building.