Guidebook for San Francisco
Food Scene
The owner's of Burma Superstar have a second location that takes reservations! So if you don't want to wait in line this is a great option.
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B Star
127 Clement StThe owner's of Burma Superstar have a second location that takes reservations! So if you don't want to wait in line this is a great option.
Often considered the best Burmese food in SF but there is almost always a super long line! The place is definitely a hot-spot so if you don't mind the wait the food is delicious and the atmosphere is fun. Order the tea leaf salad.
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Burma Superstar
309 Clement StOften considered the best Burmese food in SF but there is almost always a super long line! The place is definitely a hot-spot so if you don't mind the wait the food is delicious and the atmosphere is fun. Order the tea leaf salad.
ONLY GO HERE IF YOU HAVE KIDS! it is super noisy with tons of kids running around (particularly before 7) but if you do have kids its a great kid friendly place to eat.
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Giorgio's Pizzeria
151 Clement StONLY GO HERE IF YOU HAVE KIDS! it is super noisy with tons of kids running around (particularly before 7) but if you do have kids its a great kid friendly place to eat.
go when it is cold or a strange time of day to avoid the lines. There is also a second location on Devisadero that is less crowded. Super yummy ice cream. Take it and wander around the newly re-done Mission Dolores Park.
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Bi-Rite Creamery
3692 18th Stgo when it is cold or a strange time of day to avoid the lines. There is also a second location on Devisadero that is less crowded. Super yummy ice cream. Take it and wander around the newly re-done Mission Dolores Park.
This place has been around forever and has consistently great food and cocktails. It is a little bit fancy for SF so if you are dressed to go to the theater or ballet it is a good spot. You need reservations.
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Absinthe Brasserie & Bar
398 Hayes StThis place has been around forever and has consistently great food and cocktails. It is a little bit fancy for SF so if you are dressed to go to the theater or ballet it is a good spot. You need reservations.
Great places for muscles and traditional french food (though they also have mexican food on the menu). They don't take reservations so if you are stuck on a weekend at 7pm with no place to eat put your name down here.
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Chez Maman West
401 Gough StGreat places for muscles and traditional french food (though they also have mexican food on the menu). They don't take reservations so if you are stuck on a weekend at 7pm with no place to eat put your name down here.
Probably the best brunch in the city. You are going to need to wait a long time but it is worth it. Sit on the patio if it's a nice day.
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Zazie
941 Cole StProbably the best brunch in the city. You are going to need to wait a long time but it is worth it. Sit on the patio if it's a nice day.
Probably the most San Francisco of San Francisco coffee shops. They popularized $7 toast. (It is worth it.)
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The Mill
736 Divisadero StProbably the most San Francisco of San Francisco coffee shops. They popularized $7 toast. (It is worth it.)
This place is fairly fancy, but the food is excellent. It caters to an older (and richer) clientele then most SF restaurants so if you are looking for something a bit more grown-up feeling this is a great place to go. They have a bar where you can get their famous burger (about $20) and sit in big leather chairs which is a lovely way to spend a night.
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Spruce
3640 Sacramento StThis place is fairly fancy, but the food is excellent. It caters to an older (and richer) clientele then most SF restaurants so if you are looking for something a bit more grown-up feeling this is a great place to go. They have a bar where you can get their famous burger (about $20) and sit in big leather chairs which is a lovely way to spend a night.
If you are on Chestnut Street for breakfast or lunch this place is great. I love the beet salad and the burger is often ranked one of the best in the city.
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Causwells
2346 Chestnut StIf you are on Chestnut Street for breakfast or lunch this place is great. I love the beet salad and the burger is often ranked one of the best in the city.
Super SF experience. Wait in the long line for breakfast or lunch or bread. You won't regret it. If you get it to go you can walk around mission dolores park.
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Tartine Bakery
600 Guerrero StSuper SF experience. Wait in the long line for breakfast or lunch or bread. You won't regret it. If you get it to go you can walk around mission dolores park.
If you even moderately like food, this place is a MUST. Bike to sausalito and take the ferry back and land here for the perfect SF day. I assure you, you will not be disappointed.
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Ferry Building
1 The EmbarcaderoIf you even moderately like food, this place is a MUST. Bike to sausalito and take the ferry back and land here for the perfect SF day. I assure you, you will not be disappointed.
Great place for fancy mexican tacos and to get a view of the Mission hipster scene.
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Loló
974 Valencia StGreat place for fancy mexican tacos and to get a view of the Mission hipster scene.
The lines are LONG! Like really long! If it is the off-season or you have a newspaper and aren't particularly hungry it is worth it. But sadly I think you should probably go elsewhere in the summer. There are lots of other great spots! Like eats on our corner which is seriously almost as good.
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Mama's On Washington Square
1701 Stockton StThe lines are LONG! Like really long! If it is the off-season or you have a newspaper and aren't particularly hungry it is worth it. But sadly I think you should probably go elsewhere in the summer. There are lots of other great spots! Like eats on our corner which is seriously almost as good.
This place recently won the "best new bakery in the US" In Bon Appetit! http://www.bonappetit.com/story/best-bakeries-2016. Go on a weekday, as the line on the weekend is LONG. Also go early (they open at 7) as they run our pretty early.
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Arsicault Bakery
397 Arguello BlvdThis place recently won the "best new bakery in the US" In Bon Appetit! http://www.bonappetit.com/story/best-bakeries-2016. Go on a weekday, as the line on the weekend is LONG. Also go early (they open at 7) as they run our pretty early.
Blue Barn Steiner
3344 Steiner StAmazing salads and sandwiches in great fun neighborhoods.
Noosh
2001 Fillmore StDelicious and quick Mediterranean inspired food in pacific heights.
Need reservations: it has a Michelin star! And food is delicious in a non stuffy atmosphere.
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The Progress
1525 Fillmore StreetNeed reservations: it has a Michelin star! And food is delicious in a non stuffy atmosphere.
If you love classic French food this is a great spot on our block. You are almost always greeted by the owner (who is actually French.)
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Chapeau!
126 Clement StIf you love classic French food this is a great spot on our block. You are almost always greeted by the owner (who is actually French.)
Yes there are many Asian spots to eat but this one is probably our favorite. It’s only to go and often takes awhile so call or order ahead.
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Thai Time Restaurant
315 8th AveYes there are many Asian spots to eat but this one is probably our favorite. It’s only to go and often takes awhile so call or order ahead.
Delicious dim sum. Make reservations and come with a big group to try everything!
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Dragon Beaux
5700 Geary BlvdDelicious dim sum. Make reservations and come with a big group to try everything!
Good place for a quick bite and a coffee or relax over a book.
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Angelina's Deli Cafe
6000 California StGood place for a quick bite and a coffee or relax over a book.
Needs reservations: So good it basically started an entire neighborhood.
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Nopa
560 Divisadero StNeeds reservations: So good it basically started an entire neighborhood.
Che Fico
838 Divisadero StNeeds reservations: hip and delicious food.
Excellent Turkish restaurant with a unique and noteworthy wine list.
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Kitchen Istanbul
349 Clement StExcellent Turkish restaurant with a unique and noteworthy wine list.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great dive-y bar only steps from our house. The sometimes have live music.
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The Plough and the Stars
116 Clement StGreat dive-y bar only steps from our house. The sometimes have live music.
This is my favorite spot to get "California inspired" Mexican food in the marina. They are moving down the block this summer so if you get there and they are closed they have moved two blocks west.)
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Tacolicious
741 Valencia StThis is my favorite spot to get "California inspired" Mexican food in the marina. They are moving down the block this summer so if you get there and they are closed they have moved two blocks west.)
Richmond Republic Draught House
642 Clement St
The Snug
2301 Fillmore StGood food and drinks and outdoor seating on Fillmore street.
Exercise
If you haven't been to Soul Cycle but like spin classes you should check it out.
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SoulCycle
2095 Union StreetIf you haven't been to Soul Cycle but like spin classes you should check it out.
Barry's Bootcamp
2246 Lombard StYoga Flow SF - Union
1892 Union St
Crunch Fitness - Chestnut
2324 Chestnut StLocals run and walk these steps and Diane Feinstein lives on them!
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Lyon Street Steps
2545-2551 Lyon StLocals run and walk these steps and Diane Feinstein lives on them!
Essentials
Cumaica
1398 Mission Stclosest coffee shop, the people that work there are really kind and service is quick.
If you love Starbucks (don't tell anyone but I do) this is the closest and they are open 24 hours.
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Starbucks
2132 Chestnut StIf you love Starbucks (don't tell anyone but I do) this is the closest and they are open 24 hours.
It's REALLY expensive but good if you need an incredibly delicious desert, fish or meat or if you don't have time to go to Trader Joe's or Safeway.
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Cal-Mart
3585 California StIt's REALLY expensive but good if you need an incredibly delicious desert, fish or meat or if you don't have time to go to Trader Joe's or Safeway.
Buy your grocery staples here. You can walk there and Uber back for about $6.
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Trader Joe's
3 Masonic AveBuy your grocery staples here. You can walk there and Uber back for about $6.
If you are in the Haight it is a good spot to stop for groceries.
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Whole Foods Market
450 Rhode Island StIf you are in the Haight it is a good spot to stop for groceries.
Safeway
735 7th AveClosest large affordable grocery store.
Shopping
A very lively local bookshop. They have new and used titles and it's a great place to spend an afternoon. They also have a great selection of kids books.
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Green Apple Books
506 Clement StA very lively local bookshop. They have new and used titles and it's a great place to spend an afternoon. They also have a great selection of kids books.
rag & bone
2060 Fillmore StThis is the center of the high-end shopping on fillmore street.
Best local outdoor shop. If you are looking for new running shoes, a tent or anything else that is needed for an outdoor activity this space is 80,000 square feet (huge!) and can have amazing deals. They also rent bikes so pick up your bike here to go across the bridge. (Make a reservation online).
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Sports Basement Presidio
610 Old Mason StBest local outdoor shop. If you are looking for new running shoes, a tent or anything else that is needed for an outdoor activity this space is 80,000 square feet (huge!) and can have amazing deals. They also rent bikes so pick up your bike here to go across the bridge. (Make a reservation online).
This is where our department stores are located. There are options for couture and clothes for the rest of us.
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Union Square
333 Post StThis is where our department stores are located. There are options for couture and clothes for the rest of us.
This is much more than a mall... Nordstroms and Bloomingdales are here, and go downstairs to check out the only in SF food court. Everything is in this mall... Madewell, J Crew, Banana, H&M, Lulu etc.
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Westfield San Francisco Centre
865 Market StThis is much more than a mall... Nordstroms and Bloomingdales are here, and go downstairs to check out the only in SF food court. Everything is in this mall... Madewell, J Crew, Banana, H&M, Lulu etc.
Street filled with local and chain boutiques and restaurants. Super nice walk down through the presidio and you can Uber home!
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Chestnut Street
Chestnut StreetStreet filled with local and chain boutiques and restaurants. Super nice walk down through the presidio and you can Uber home!
Tantrum
248 Clement StGreat place for kids toys. Best for kids under 7 or so.
Just a few blocks east on sacramento street you’ll find high-end boutiques galore. Also a couple of good consignment shops.
Sacramento Street
Sacramento StreetJust a few blocks east on sacramento street you’ll find high-end boutiques galore. Also a couple of good consignment shops.
Sightseeing
Yes it is true that mostly only tourists go here, but with the right attitude it is a fun place to visit. Even for locals (though most of them won't admit it.)
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Fishermans Wharf
2801 Leavenworth StYes it is true that mostly only tourists go here, but with the right attitude it is a fun place to visit. Even for locals (though most of them won't admit it.)
Walking or biking across it is actually more fun than it sounds.
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Golden Gate Bridge
Golden Gate BridgeWalking or biking across it is actually more fun than it sounds.
It's worth the visit to get a brownie sundae.
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The Original Ghirardelli Ice Cream & Chocolate Shop at Ghirardelli Square
900 North Point StIt's worth the visit to get a brownie sundae.
Make your reservations early! Tickets do sell out. This is one of the touristy things that is actually worth doing.
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Isiqithi sase-Alcatraz
Make your reservations early! Tickets do sell out. This is one of the touristy things that is actually worth doing.
I-Oracle Park
24 Willie Mays PlazaGo to a Giants Game!
I listed it under sightseeing and not parks because it really is something to see. On a sunny day it’s literally full with fun young people.
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Mission Dolores Park
19th StreetI listed it under sightseeing and not parks because it really is something to see. On a sunny day it’s literally full with fun young people.
On the Pacific Ocean the remnants of these baths are worth a visit if you are by the beach.
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Sutro Baths
1004 Point Lobos AveOn the Pacific Ocean the remnants of these baths are worth a visit if you are by the beach.
Star wars lovers might find it fun to walk around the Lucas films campus in the presidio and find the statue of yoda. The gardens are beautiful!
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I-Yoda fountain
1 Letterman DrStar wars lovers might find it fun to walk around the Lucas films campus in the presidio and find the statue of yoda. The gardens are beautiful!
Parks & Nature
Golden Gate Park isn't visited by visitors as often as it should be. Two incredible museums (Academy of Sciences and the de Young) and beautiful trails, gardens and open spaces. In many ways it is similar to Central Park, but less crowded.
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Ipharki ye-Golden Gate
Golden Gate Park isn't visited by visitors as often as it should be. Two incredible museums (Academy of Sciences and the de Young) and beautiful trails, gardens and open spaces. In many ways it is similar to Central Park, but less crowded.
Close and easy park for families. Also, if you are a swimmer they have an indoor pool here.
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Angelo J. Rossi Playground
600 Arguello BlvdClose and easy park for families. Also, if you are a swimmer they have an indoor pool here.
This short hiking trail has absolutely gorgeous views of the bridge and the ocean. Absolutely worth the walk. I'd Uber to the end (just above the Clif House) and then walk all the way back.
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Lands End Trail
Lands End TrailThis short hiking trail has absolutely gorgeous views of the bridge and the ocean. Absolutely worth the walk. I'd Uber to the end (just above the Clif House) and then walk all the way back.
San Francisco has a Zoo! It isn't exactly the San Diego Zoo but if you have animal loving kids, it is a nice way to spend the day. It is right at the ocean so if it is foggy it may be really cold so bring a jacket.
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Izoo yaseSan Francisco
Upper Great HighwaySan Francisco has a Zoo! It isn't exactly the San Diego Zoo but if you have animal loving kids, it is a nice way to spend the day. It is right at the ocean so if it is foggy it may be really cold so bring a jacket.
Julius Kahn Playground
Spruce StreetReally nice playground and grassy field.
Mountain Lake Park
98 Funston Ave