Guidebook for San Francisco

Jason
Guidebook for San Francisco

Food Scene

Great space and feel-good vibe. Lots of locals, and hipsters galore!
349 recommandé par les habitants
Four Barrel Coffee
375 Valencia St
349 recommandé par les habitants
Great space and feel-good vibe. Lots of locals, and hipsters galore!
If you want deep dish, this is the place to go. They don't take reservations, and there can be a bit of a wait. Great beers on tap. Reasonable prices for the pizza -- you'll leave full + w leftovers.
362 recommandé par les habitants
Little Star Pizza
846 Divisadero St
362 recommandé par les habitants
If you want deep dish, this is the place to go. They don't take reservations, and there can be a bit of a wait. Great beers on tap. Reasonable prices for the pizza -- you'll leave full + w leftovers.
Go-to place for late-night burritos. There can be lines here, but a great way to fill up!
141 recommandé par les habitants
Taqueria Cancun
2288 Mission Street
141 recommandé par les habitants
Go-to place for late-night burritos. There can be lines here, but a great way to fill up!
Arguably the best burritos in San Francisco. Open late, great spot.
169 recommandé par les habitants
Taquería El Farolito
2779 Mission St
169 recommandé par les habitants
Arguably the best burritos in San Francisco. Open late, great spot.
Great sushi spot.
38 recommandé par les habitants
Zushi Puzzle
1910 Lombard St
38 recommandé par les habitants
Great sushi spot.
If you're looking for classy thin crust pizza, this is your spot. Great ambiance too.
282 recommandé par les habitants
Beretta
1199 Valencia St
282 recommandé par les habitants
If you're looking for classy thin crust pizza, this is your spot. Great ambiance too.
If you're looking for a wine bar that isn't prissy, this is your place. Good happy hour specials.
42 recommandé par les habitants
Yield Wine Bar
2490 3rd St
42 recommandé par les habitants
If you're looking for a wine bar that isn't prissy, this is your place. Good happy hour specials.
Great Szechuan / Chinese food at a good price. Waitresses might not understand you so just be clear what you want when you order. The food can be spicy.
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291 6th Ave
Great Szechuan / Chinese food at a good price. Waitresses might not understand you so just be clear what you want when you order. The food can be spicy.
If you're looking for a good dim sum place that is reasonable, this is the place! Great experience every time I go. Free validation for parking in the Portsmouth Square Garage too
16 recommandé par les habitants
City View Restaurant
33 Commercial St
16 recommandé par les habitants
If you're looking for a good dim sum place that is reasonable, this is the place! Great experience every time I go. Free validation for parking in the Portsmouth Square Garage too
They have $1 Oyster Happy Hour from 11:30am - 6pm every day! On a nice day, perfect place to sit outside, otherwise sit inside -- great ambiance!
82 recommandé par les habitants
Waterbar Restaurant
399 The Embarcadero
82 recommandé par les habitants
They have $1 Oyster Happy Hour from 11:30am - 6pm every day! On a nice day, perfect place to sit outside, otherwise sit inside -- great ambiance!
Hard to get reservations. They reserve half their tables for walk ups. Get there 30 minutes before opening if you want to eat on the early side. Really great quality, delicious Italian inspired dishes
266 recommandé par les habitants
Flour + Water
2401 Harrison St
266 recommandé par les habitants
Hard to get reservations. They reserve half their tables for walk ups. Get there 30 minutes before opening if you want to eat on the early side. Really great quality, delicious Italian inspired dishes
One of my favorite places for seafood. This part of town has a really intriguing feel when it's really foggy/misting. Get the calamari steak. They serve free boxed wine while you wait for a table.
39 recommandé par les habitants
Pacific Cafe
7000 Geary Blvd
39 recommandé par les habitants
One of my favorite places for seafood. This part of town has a really intriguing feel when it's really foggy/misting. Get the calamari steak. They serve free boxed wine while you wait for a table.
A coffee bar in what looks like a converted warehouse. Tech minds, hipsters, tons of fixies, and pricey coffee. Doesn't get much more San Francisco than this.
378 recommandé par les habitants
Sightglass Coffee
270 7th St
378 recommandé par les habitants
A coffee bar in what looks like a converted warehouse. Tech minds, hipsters, tons of fixies, and pricey coffee. Doesn't get much more San Francisco than this.
Swanky place for dinner. Go here to impress.
76 recommandé par les habitants
Spruce
3640 Sacramento St
76 recommandé par les habitants
Swanky place for dinner. Go here to impress.
One of my favorite dim sum places in the city for soup dumplings. Slurp and enjoy. Service isn't great, but the quality of the food and the price make up for it.
12 recommandé par les habitants
Shanghai House Restaurant
3641 Balboa St
12 recommandé par les habitants
One of my favorite dim sum places in the city for soup dumplings. Slurp and enjoy. Service isn't great, but the quality of the food and the price make up for it.
Located in the Twitter building -- lots of people watching and tech employees. The staff inside are so friendly and take great pride in making your perfect coffee beverage. Unapologetically artisanal AF.
373 recommandé par les habitants
Blue Bottle Coffee
315 Linden St
373 recommandé par les habitants
Located in the Twitter building -- lots of people watching and tech employees. The staff inside are so friendly and take great pride in making your perfect coffee beverage. Unapologetically artisanal AF.
Venture outside of San Francisco into burgeoning West Oakland, and have one of the best brunch meals you'll ever experience. Fried chicken and waffles are a favorite of mine.
109 recommandé par les habitants
Brown Sugar Kitchen
2295 Broadway
109 recommandé par les habitants
Venture outside of San Francisco into burgeoning West Oakland, and have one of the best brunch meals you'll ever experience. Fried chicken and waffles are a favorite of mine.
Spot to grab something quick to eat. A couple of eateries are inside. Groceries too, but expensive.
59 recommandé par les habitants
The Market
1355 Market St
59 recommandé par les habitants
Spot to grab something quick to eat. A couple of eateries are inside. Groceries too, but expensive.
Hot new spot from the chef of Flour + Water. New 2018 hot spot in San Francisco, so it might be hard to get a reservation.
44 recommandé par les habitants
Che Fico
838 Divisadero St
44 recommandé par les habitants
Hot new spot from the chef of Flour + Water. New 2018 hot spot in San Francisco, so it might be hard to get a reservation.
Lovely Bay Area co-op that has high quality and delicious baked goods and breads. Also check out the daily pizza specials by the slice, half pie or pie -- all vegetarian and with cheesy deliciousness.
320 recommandé par les habitants
Arizmendi Bakery
1331 9th Ave
320 recommandé par les habitants
Lovely Bay Area co-op that has high quality and delicious baked goods and breads. Also check out the daily pizza specials by the slice, half pie or pie -- all vegetarian and with cheesy deliciousness.
If you find yourself wanting to escape San Francisco, head out to Marin County and check out this well-known and bustling brunch spot. They serve great drinks and it can get rowdy there. 2 great ways to get there: Rent bikes and bike across the Golden Gate Bridge or take a ferry to Tiburon. Convenient ferry times and Sam's is right next to the ferry stop in Tiburon.
76 recommandé par les habitants
Sam's Anchor Cafe
27 Main St
76 recommandé par les habitants
If you find yourself wanting to escape San Francisco, head out to Marin County and check out this well-known and bustling brunch spot. They serve great drinks and it can get rowdy there. 2 great ways to get there: Rent bikes and bike across the Golden Gate Bridge or take a ferry to Tiburon. Convenient ferry times and Sam's is right next to the ferry stop in Tiburon.
Set in a historic and iconic part of San Francisco, Bix is a delightful restaurant if you are looking to splurge in San Francisco. It has a quintessential jazz vibe and you feel like you've stepped into the 1930s with live piano music and singers. The service and staff are top-notch, as is the food and drinks.
29 recommandé par les habitants
Bix
56 Gold St
29 recommandé par les habitants
Set in a historic and iconic part of San Francisco, Bix is a delightful restaurant if you are looking to splurge in San Francisco. It has a quintessential jazz vibe and you feel like you've stepped into the 1930s with live piano music and singers. The service and staff are top-notch, as is the food and drinks.
If you're visiting California, you probably have heard about In-N-Out. This San Francisco location is a bit unique -- it is one of only a few In-N-Outs without a drive-through, and this is the only location in San Francisco. Though I recommend staying away from Fisherman's Wharf, I think that In-N-Out is a great stop if you are exploring the North Beach neighborhood or walking through Aquatic Park or Fort Mason.
52 recommandé par les habitants
In-N-Out Burger
333 Jefferson St
52 recommandé par les habitants
If you're visiting California, you probably have heard about In-N-Out. This San Francisco location is a bit unique -- it is one of only a few In-N-Outs without a drive-through, and this is the only location in San Francisco. Though I recommend staying away from Fisherman's Wharf, I think that In-N-Out is a great stop if you are exploring the North Beach neighborhood or walking through Aquatic Park or Fort Mason.
If you venture to Berkeley or Cal, this is a must for delicious / healthy lunch options. Located on the famed Telegraph Ave, Intermezzo is in an all-new space after the original restaurant burned down in the same location. The portions are large, and the ingredients are fresh. I recommend the salad + sandwich combo -- get the poppyseed dressing and the BLTA sandwich.
20 recommandé par les habitants
Cafe Mezzo
2442 Telegraph Ave
20 recommandé par les habitants
If you venture to Berkeley or Cal, this is a must for delicious / healthy lunch options. Located on the famed Telegraph Ave, Intermezzo is in an all-new space after the original restaurant burned down in the same location. The portions are large, and the ingredients are fresh. I recommend the salad + sandwich combo -- get the poppyseed dressing and the BLTA sandwich.
Walkable from the Rockridge BART station, if you are looking for a satisfying deep dish pizza, this is your place! Popular with locals, you will likely have to wait a bit to be seated, but definitely worth the wait and the pizza will fill you up.
247 recommandé par les habitants
Zachary's Chicago Pizza
5801 College Ave
247 recommandé par les habitants
Walkable from the Rockridge BART station, if you are looking for a satisfying deep dish pizza, this is your place! Popular with locals, you will likely have to wait a bit to be seated, but definitely worth the wait and the pizza will fill you up.

Drinks & Nightlife

Can get crowded, and the crowd is a mix of everyone. Awesome mixed drinks, nice bartenders. Reminds me of bars in NYC. Only takes cash.
119 recommandé par les habitants
Blackbird
2124 Market St
119 recommandé par les habitants
Can get crowded, and the crowd is a mix of everyone. Awesome mixed drinks, nice bartenders. Reminds me of bars in NYC. Only takes cash.
Great vibe and decor inside. Also a great mix of people and good mixed drinks. They take credit card. Pool tables, and space to lounge.
86 recommandé par les habitants
Bloodhound
1145 Folsom St
86 recommandé par les habitants
Great vibe and decor inside. Also a great mix of people and good mixed drinks. They take credit card. Pool tables, and space to lounge.
One of my favorite bars. Great, reasonable food too. Get the pork belly donuts. Great outdoor seating, though people like to smoke out there. Great selection of beers on tap. More of a chill scene.
26 recommandé par les habitants
The Sycamore
2140 Mission St
26 recommandé par les habitants
One of my favorite bars. Great, reasonable food too. Get the pork belly donuts. Great outdoor seating, though people like to smoke out there. Great selection of beers on tap. More of a chill scene.
This is a great spot to watch a Giants game if you don't have tickets to a game. Order the onion rings -- they're my favorite. The Hell or High Watermelon Wheat Beer in a can is pretty good, too!
65 recommandé par les habitants
21st Amendment Brewery & Restaurant
563 2nd St
65 recommandé par les habitants
This is a great spot to watch a Giants game if you don't have tickets to a game. Order the onion rings -- they're my favorite. The Hell or High Watermelon Wheat Beer in a can is pretty good, too!
Great, sexy ambiance. Even better mixed drinks.
56 recommandé par les habitants
Bar Agricole
1540 11th St
56 recommandé par les habitants
Great, sexy ambiance. Even better mixed drinks.

Essentials

I live off of Trader Joes! Great prices, close by, good selection of beer and wines. Tons of great frozen items. Produce is a little lacking, but does the trick for the most part.
218 recommandé par les habitants
Trader Joe's
555 9th St
218 recommandé par les habitants
I live off of Trader Joes! Great prices, close by, good selection of beer and wines. Tons of great frozen items. Produce is a little lacking, but does the trick for the most part.
Really close to my apartment. Tons of organic everything. They don't sell any meat products. Great selection of cheese (and free samples), awesome bulk granolas. Great produce. Pricey.
275 recommandé par les habitants
Rainbow Grocery
1745 Folsom St
275 recommandé par les habitants
Really close to my apartment. Tons of organic everything. They don't sell any meat products. Great selection of cheese (and free samples), awesome bulk granolas. Great produce. Pricey.
Great place for guys to get a haircut. Inexpensive, friendly and efficient staff. Ask for Julie or Betty
Nice Cuts
3977 17th St
Great place for guys to get a haircut. Inexpensive, friendly and efficient staff. Ask for Julie or Betty

Everything Else

Best pastries and breads in San Francisco. There is usually a line out the door for their wares. Totally worth it.
768 recommandé par les habitants
Tartine Bakery
600 Guerrero St
768 recommandé par les habitants
Best pastries and breads in San Francisco. There is usually a line out the door for their wares. Totally worth it.
A beautiful park overlooking the city. Attracts every type of person from San Francisco. Interesting characters everywhere -- you'll likely see the truffle man, people tightroping, and relaxing.
1244 recommandé par les habitants
Mission Dolores Park
19th Street
1244 recommandé par les habitants
A beautiful park overlooking the city. Attracts every type of person from San Francisco. Interesting characters everywhere -- you'll likely see the truffle man, people tightroping, and relaxing.
Great place to get the food basics. Open 24/7
416 recommandé par les habitants
Safeway
2020 Market St
416 recommandé par les habitants
Great place to get the food basics. Open 24/7
If you want karaoke, this is your spot. You can order okay sushi from next door.
33 recommandé par les habitants
The Mint Karaoke Lounge
1942 Market St
33 recommandé par les habitants
If you want karaoke, this is your spot. You can order okay sushi from next door.

Shopping

Really interesting ice cream flavors. My go-to is salted caramel, but you can't go wrong. When it's nice out, there's usually a line.
478 recommandé par les habitants
Bi-Rite Creamery
3692 18th St
478 recommandé par les habitants
Really interesting ice cream flavors. My go-to is salted caramel, but you can't go wrong. When it's nice out, there's usually a line.
Clement Street is a gem in San Francisco. Wonderful shops and restaurants, this area is the quintessential neighborhood. To top it off is Park Life, a small hipster store that has many great books, art for sale, and other fun things for purchase. Love walking into this place and always find something I like there.
15 recommandé par les habitants
Park Life
220 Clement St
15 recommandé par les habitants
Clement Street is a gem in San Francisco. Wonderful shops and restaurants, this area is the quintessential neighborhood. To top it off is Park Life, a small hipster store that has many great books, art for sale, and other fun things for purchase. Love walking into this place and always find something I like there.
Taking place on the first Sunday of each month, this antique faire/flea market happens on the old airforce base. Thousands of vendors sell their wares on the old runways. You could spend all day meandering the rows of antiques. The earlier you try to come in, the more a ticket will cost (ranges from ~$5-15). There are food trucks along both sides to satiate the appetite you'll get from all the walking. Bring sunblock, comfortable shoes, and sunglasses. Cell service is questionable here.
42 recommandé par les habitants
Alameda Point Antiques Faire 1st Sunday Every Month
3900 Main St
42 recommandé par les habitants
Taking place on the first Sunday of each month, this antique faire/flea market happens on the old airforce base. Thousands of vendors sell their wares on the old runways. You could spend all day meandering the rows of antiques. The earlier you try to come in, the more a ticket will cost (ranges from ~$5-15). There are food trucks along both sides to satiate the appetite you'll get from all the walking. Bring sunblock, comfortable shoes, and sunglasses. Cell service is questionable here.
The closest Whole Foods to my apartment and large store. Walkable, accessible via Muni or a quick drive.
905 recommandé par les habitants
Whole Foods Market
3950 24th St
905 recommandé par les habitants
The closest Whole Foods to my apartment and large store. Walkable, accessible via Muni or a quick drive.

Arts & Culture

Awesome art gallery in the heart of Golden Gate Park.
1000 recommandé par les habitants
de Young Museum
50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr
1000 recommandé par les habitants
Awesome art gallery in the heart of Golden Gate Park.

Parks & Nature

The most authentically touristy thing you can do. If you plan to go, booked tickets ahead of time as there are only so many seats available on the boats (included in cost of ticket). Highly recommend doing the audio tour on Alcatraz -- adds to the experience.
503 recommandé par les habitants
Alcatraz Island
503 recommandé par les habitants
The most authentically touristy thing you can do. If you plan to go, booked tickets ahead of time as there are only so many seats available on the boats (included in cost of ticket). Highly recommend doing the audio tour on Alcatraz -- adds to the experience.
A must-visit park in San Francisco. Our Central Park.
1721 recommandé par les habitants
Golden Gate Park
1721 recommandé par les habitants
A must-visit park in San Francisco. Our Central Park.