Guidebook for San Francisco
Food Scene
One of our favorite restaurants in the city! New American/Italian fare, trendy atmosphere and amazing cocktails, Beretta is always poppin'. Avoid the weekends and the burrata app is a must!
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Beretta
1199 Valencia StOne of our favorite restaurants in the city! New American/Italian fare, trendy atmosphere and amazing cocktails, Beretta is always poppin'. Avoid the weekends and the burrata app is a must!
A rooftop bar just a few short blocks from our apartment, El Techo boasts beautiful views of the city, delicious margaritas and tapas. Go on a weeknight or early on the weekend to avoid the wait!
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El Techo
2516 Mission StA rooftop bar just a few short blocks from our apartment, El Techo boasts beautiful views of the city, delicious margaritas and tapas. Go on a weeknight or early on the weekend to avoid the wait!
One of our favorite brunch spots! Delectable Scandinavian cuisine and fresh baked bread to go.
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Bar Tartine
561 Valencia StreetOne of our favorite brunch spots! Delectable Scandinavian cuisine and fresh baked bread to go.
Try to grab brunch at Plow during the week (weekend waits can be incredibly long). A small, cozy spot, Plow's quaint atmosphere and lovely brunch fare is one of the reasons we love Potrero Hill.
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Plow
1299 18th StTry to grab brunch at Plow during the week (weekend waits can be incredibly long). A small, cozy spot, Plow's quaint atmosphere and lovely brunch fare is one of the reasons we love Potrero Hill.
One of our favorite places to grab a quick, cheap, no-nonsense brunch.
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Pork Store Cafe
1451 Haight StOne of our favorite places to grab a quick, cheap, no-nonsense brunch.
If you're looking for a quiet meal on a sunny day, head to Stable Cafe. Their patio features beautiful succulent arrangements and their menu consists of simple paninis and salads.
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Stable Cafe
2128 Folsom StIf you're looking for a quiet meal on a sunny day, head to Stable Cafe. Their patio features beautiful succulent arrangements and their menu consists of simple paninis and salads.
Great for a casual beer, sausage and fries, Rosamunde is a few outside tables and trivia on Monday nights. Three vegan options are available, which we love!
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Rosamunde Sausage Grill
2832 Mission StGreat for a casual beer, sausage and fries, Rosamunde is a few outside tables and trivia on Monday nights. Three vegan options are available, which we love!
Awesome brunch place in Noe Valley. Wait is usually around 15-20 mins, but the lemon ricotta souffle pancakes are totally worth it.
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Aha Fresh
4007 24th StAwesome brunch place in Noe Valley. Wait is usually around 15-20 mins, but the lemon ricotta souffle pancakes are totally worth it.
Best coffee in our neighborhood within a 3 block radius.
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Ritual Coffee Roasters
1026 Valencia StBest coffee in our neighborhood within a 3 block radius.
Four Barrel Coffee
375 Valencia StA bit of a walk, but AMAZING coffee!
Great cocktails and oysters! Also awesome for brunch and there's never a wait :)
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Hog & Rocks
3431 19th StreetGreat cocktails and oysters! Also awesome for brunch and there's never a wait :)
Grab a famous New Orleans iced coffee to-go at Blue Bottle!
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Blue Bottle Coffee
2900 18th StreetGrab a famous New Orleans iced coffee to-go at Blue Bottle!
Great sit-down Mexican restaurant with reasonable prices. Try the potato flautas!
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San Jalisco
901 S Van Ness AveGreat sit-down Mexican restaurant with reasonable prices. Try the potato flautas!
The Grind
783 Haight StAwesome diner for brunch!
Cheap taqueria with awesome authentic Mexican food. Great for breakfast and veggie burritos!
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Taqueria El Buen Sabor
699 Valencia StCheap taqueria with awesome authentic Mexican food. Great for breakfast and veggie burritos!
Drinks & Nightlife
Our favorite dive bar in the area. Benders has pool tables, cheap drinks, delicious fried food (we recommend the vegan buffalo chicken sandwich and the fried artichokes!), and a no-nonsense attitude.
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Bender's
806 South Van Ness AvenueOur favorite dive bar in the area. Benders has pool tables, cheap drinks, delicious fried food (we recommend the vegan buffalo chicken sandwich and the fried artichokes!), and a no-nonsense attitude.
Grab a seat and a cocktail (the Lady Guadalupe packs a spicy punch!) on the Vestry's lovely patio during the day--don't forget to order some fries!
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The Vestry
777 Valencia StreetGrab a seat and a cocktail (the Lady Guadalupe packs a spicy punch!) on the Vestry's lovely patio during the day--don't forget to order some fries!
The Homestead
2301 Folsom StGreat for a casual drink (and dog-friendly)!
A dive bar that's just a block away, Elbo Room is fun for a casual night on the town. Check out their photobooth and arcade games!
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The Valencia Room
647 Valencia StA dive bar that's just a block away, Elbo Room is fun for a casual night on the town. Check out their photobooth and arcade games!
Parks & Nature
A picnic in Dolores Park is an absolute must! Just a few blocks from our place, pick up snacks and beer from BiRite on 18th and snag your spot because it can get crowded when it's sunny!
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Mission Dolores Park
19th StreetA picnic in Dolores Park is an absolute must! Just a few blocks from our place, pick up snacks and beer from BiRite on 18th and snag your spot because it can get crowded when it's sunny!
If you're looking for a relaxing day out, hike (or cab) up to Bernal Heights for amazing views of the city. Bring a jacket, it can get windy!
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Bernal Heights Park
3400-3416 Folsom StIf you're looking for a relaxing day out, hike (or cab) up to Bernal Heights for amazing views of the city. Bring a jacket, it can get windy!
Beautiful park, not to be missed. Check out the de Young Museum or the Botanical Gardens.
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Ipharki ye-Golden Gate
Beautiful park, not to be missed. Check out the de Young Museum or the Botanical Gardens.
Essentials
If you're willing to splurge a little, head to Bi-Rite for an amazing cheese selection, premade salads, sandwiches, local wine and fresh organic produce.
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Bi-Rite Market
3639 18th StIf you're willing to splurge a little, head to Bi-Rite for an amazing cheese selection, premade salads, sandwiches, local wine and fresh organic produce.
Great supermarket right around the corner. Great selection, including lots of ethnic options! (However, for wine I would suggest Bi-Rite)
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Duc Loi Supermarket
2200 Mission StGreat supermarket right around the corner. Great selection, including lots of ethnic options! (However, for wine I would suggest Bi-Rite)
Sightseeing
We live just a few blocks from the famous Clarion Alley! If you're into street art, it is a must-see!
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Clarion Alley
Clarion AlleyWe live just a few blocks from the famous Clarion Alley! If you're into street art, it is a must-see!
Arts & Culture
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151 3rd StGetting Around
16th St Mission BART Station
2000 Mission St