Noe Valley Modern I-III Guidebook
Great Places to Eat and Drink in Noe Valley
These great neighborhood spots are all within a few blocks, and we've been to all of them.
Great Cali-Greek food (and of course brunch), reasonable prices, fantastic outdoor seating on 24th Street for some fun people watching.
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NOVY Restaurant
4000 24th StGreat Cali-Greek food (and of course brunch), reasonable prices, fantastic outdoor seating on 24th Street for some fun people watching.
Formerly called Griddle Fresh, now Aha Fresh (same food and ownership), this is for our money the best brunch spot in SF - reasonable wait times, great food, affordable prices. Try the Corned Beef Hash!
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Aha Fresh
4007 24th StFormerly called Griddle Fresh, now Aha Fresh (same food and ownership), this is for our money the best brunch spot in SF - reasonable wait times, great food, affordable prices. Try the Corned Beef Hash!
The best American-style bakery in SF in our opinion. Tartine which is more of a French-style bakery gets way more pub, and is deserving of it, but this spot is a hidden gem with equally great pastries and bread, and far less wait time. The coffee is great too!
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Noe Valley Bakery
4073 24th StThe best American-style bakery in SF in our opinion. Tartine which is more of a French-style bakery gets way more pub, and is deserving of it, but this spot is a hidden gem with equally great pastries and bread, and far less wait time. The coffee is great too!
A new and welcome addition to 24th Street, this coffee shop is great for breakfast and lunch as well, and they have great bread and pastry too. Well-designed and spacious interior.
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Vive la tarte
1160 Howard StA new and welcome addition to 24th Street, this coffee shop is great for breakfast and lunch as well, and they have great bread and pastry too. Well-designed and spacious interior.
A San Francisco institution, this coffee joint does it a little differently - no espresso drinks, only pour-over, and they specialize in flavored drinks. Our personal fave is the Mocha Tesora. Take your coffee to-go and head to Noe Valley Park across the street.
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Philz Coffee
3101 24th StA San Francisco institution, this coffee joint does it a little differently - no espresso drinks, only pour-over, and they specialize in flavored drinks. Our personal fave is the Mocha Tesora. Take your coffee to-go and head to Noe Valley Park across the street.
Our favorite fusion sushi joint in SF. A little on the pricey side, but worth it. The dinnertime wait can be long, but unlike most restaurants in SF they do keep a wait list, so call ahead.
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Saru Sushi Bar
3856 24th StOur favorite fusion sushi joint in SF. A little on the pricey side, but worth it. The dinnertime wait can be long, but unlike most restaurants in SF they do keep a wait list, so call ahead.
This is Pattabi's go-to bar to hang out with buddies in the neighborhood. Pub-style, with a friendly staff and a huge draft beer selection. They also have a great back patio that's open during the day.
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Valley Tavern
4054 24th StThis is Pattabi's go-to bar to hang out with buddies in the neighborhood. Pub-style, with a friendly staff and a huge draft beer selection. They also have a great back patio that's open during the day.
An old-school Italian place run by real Italians, this is a good place to hit up when you're tired of all the ultra-trendy SF restaurants that give you tiny portions. The folks at Lupa will make sure you don't leave hungry.
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Lupa Trattoria
4109 24th StAn old-school Italian place run by real Italians, this is a good place to hit up when you're tired of all the ultra-trendy SF restaurants that give you tiny portions. The folks at Lupa will make sure you don't leave hungry.
The only place in Noe open 24 hours, they serve diner food as well, and are the perfect last stop after a night on the town.
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Happy Donuts
3801 24th StThe only place in Noe open 24 hours, they serve diner food as well, and are the perfect last stop after a night on the town.
One of the few wine bars in Noe. Great ambiance and a friendly staff.
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Noeteca Wine Bar
1551 Dolores StOne of the few wine bars in Noe. Great ambiance and a friendly staff.
The staple. Pick up some supplies for your stay, or a hot meal.
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Whole Foods Market
3950 24th StThe staple. Pick up some supplies for your stay, or a hot meal.
A little pricey, but their juices are amazing. We usually go with Greens #2 or #3, or the Grapefruit.
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Pressed
3901 24th StA little pricey, but their juices are amazing. We usually go with Greens #2 or #3, or the Grapefruit.
Awesome deep dish and flat pizzas. Salads are bomb as well (the chopped and Caesar are our favorites). A very affordable slice-and-salad lunch special as well.
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Patxi's Pizza
4042 24th StAwesome deep dish and flat pizzas. Salads are bomb as well (the chopped and Caesar are our favorites). A very affordable slice-and-salad lunch special as well.
Amazing selection of cheese and sundry other gourmet items, and often at a better price than Whole Foods.
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24th Street Cheese Co
3893 24th StAmazing selection of cheese and sundry other gourmet items, and often at a better price than Whole Foods.
Great local Mexican chain. Mission has more and better places, but if you have to get something in the neighborhood, this is the place, and it can hang with all of those Mission joints in terms of quality. This is our go-to when we don't have time to cook dinner.
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The Little Chihuahua
292 Divisadero StGreat local Mexican chain. Mission has more and better places, but if you have to get something in the neighborhood, this is the place, and it can hang with all of those Mission joints in terms of quality. This is our go-to when we don't have time to cook dinner.
Shopping for essentials in Noe Valley
Here's where to pick up all that stuff you forgot to pack.
Walgreens
1333 Castro StThey've pretty much got it all, even some basic groceries.
Whole Foods Market
3950 24th StYou know it, you love it.
This delightfully wacko store not only has art supplies, but lots of essentials as well.
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Just For Fun & Scribbledoodles / Artsake
3982 24th StThis delightfully wacko store not only has art supplies, but lots of essentials as well.
Technically in Castro, not Noe, but the 24 bus will get you there in a couple of minutes, or you could hike over the hill in about 10. If you can't find something in one of the Noe stores, they've got it here for sure.
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Cliff's Variety
479 Castro StTechnically in Castro, not Noe, but the 24 bus will get you there in a couple of minutes, or you could hike over the hill in about 10. If you can't find something in one of the Noe stores, they've got it here for sure.
Where to buy gifts in Noe
Looking for gifts to bring back home? These stores won't disappoint.
Wink SF
4005 24th StA great "cool gifts" store. Good mix of local producers and international favorites.
A great place to pick up a bottle or two of California wine if you can't make it out to the wineries.
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PlumpJack Wine & Spirits
4011 24th StA great place to pick up a bottle or two of California wine if you can't make it out to the wineries.
This store defies description, but it's a combination art store and general store. It doesn't make sense, I know, but you will definitely find cool gifts here. Just go.
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Just For Fun & Scribbledoodles / Artsake
3982 24th StThis store defies description, but it's a combination art store and general store. It doesn't make sense, I know, but you will definitely find cool gifts here. Just go.
Our favorite toy store ever, we always head here on the way to our next kids' birthday party. No plastic GI Joes or Barbies here, only beautifully made, educational toys. Great books and clothes too. And they wrap for you.
Mapamundi Kids
1306 Castro StOur favorite toy store ever, we always head here on the way to our next kids' birthday party. No plastic GI Joes or Barbies here, only beautifully made, educational toys. Great books and clothes too. And they wrap for you.
Great selection, great staff recommendations, and they wrap for you.
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Folio Books
3957 24th StGreat selection, great staff recommendations, and they wrap for you.