Food Scene
Best coffee in SF, plus locally made pastries. Vegan friendly
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Sightglass Coffee
270 7th StBest coffee in SF, plus locally made pastries. Vegan friendly
An SF institution! Try the Turkish or Ambrosia hand-poured coffee. Also serves pastries.
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Philz Coffee
3101 24th StAn SF institution! Try the Turkish or Ambrosia hand-poured coffee. Also serves pastries.
If you are into Scandinavian design, this place is minimalist and quiet, with a great area for working.
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Haus Coffee
3086 24th StIf you are into Scandinavian design, this place is minimalist and quiet, with a great area for working.
Best Italian restaurant in the city, around corner on Harrison Street. Apparently Steve Jobs' favorite restaurant.
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Flour + Water
2401 Harrison StBest Italian restaurant in the city, around corner on Harrison Street. Apparently Steve Jobs' favorite restaurant.
Best taqueria in SF, around corner on Bryant St. Super low-key and inexpensive, but great service and vibe.
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El Metate
2406 Bryant StBest taqueria in SF, around corner on Bryant St. Super low-key and inexpensive, but great service and vibe.
The spot to meet locals, on a small side street and walking distance.
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Southern Pacific Brewing
620 Treat AveThe spot to meet locals, on a small side street and walking distance.
Mission Chinese Food
2234 Mission StExcellent secret gourmet Chinese food!
This is the highest-end sushi bar in SF. Excellent Japanese fair for gourmands.
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Maruya
2931 16th StThis is the highest-end sushi bar in SF. Excellent Japanese fair for gourmands.
Essentials
Local produce, food, meats, and dairy, plus flowers and the best selection of gourmet olive oils in SF.
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Local Mission Market
2670 Harrison StreetLocal produce, food, meats, and dairy, plus flowers and the best selection of gourmet olive oils in SF.
Drinks & Nightlife
Chic hipster bar on 20th and Alabama, also serves Chinese fusion food.
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Trick Dog
3010 20th StChic hipster bar on 20th and Alabama, also serves Chinese fusion food.
The Homestead
2301 Folsom StLocal watering hole; great beer
Sightseeing
24th Street is the original Mission District gem, with local bookshops, cafes, Latin American art and jewelry, and music venues. It's two blocks away. Check out Balmy Street for the best murals.
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24th Street
24th Street24th Street is the original Mission District gem, with local bookshops, cafes, Latin American art and jewelry, and music venues. It's two blocks away. Check out Balmy Street for the best murals.
This mural-lined alley is my favorite place in San Francisco. It's managed by a nonprofit collective of artists with a passion for social justice. I always leave feeling inspired.
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Clarion Alley
Clarion AlleyThis mural-lined alley is my favorite place in San Francisco. It's managed by a nonprofit collective of artists with a passion for social justice. I always leave feeling inspired.
This area has the best views of the SF MOMA next door, the MLK Memorial behind a gorgeous waterfall, and the excellent cafe Samovar. It's my favorite afternoon spot in the city.
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I-Yerba Buena Gardens
750 Howard StThis area has the best views of the SF MOMA next door, the MLK Memorial behind a gorgeous waterfall, and the excellent cafe Samovar. It's my favorite afternoon spot in the city.
Everything Else
Best local dry cleaners and laundry place. Run by a really sweet Chinese lady who takes special care of your things.
Florida Cleaners
1301 Florida StBest local dry cleaners and laundry place. Run by a really sweet Chinese lady who takes special care of your things.
Getting Around
24th St Mission station
A 10 minute walk from my place
Parks & Nature
This is a 15-20minute walk from my house, and perfect for a quick hike. Best views of the city from the Golden Gate to the Bay Bridge.
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Bernal Heights Park
3400-3416 Folsom StThis is a 15-20minute walk from my house, and perfect for a quick hike. Best views of the city from the Golden Gate to the Bay Bridge.