Lorraine's Guidebook
Coffee!
Delicious coffee made from house-roasted beans served along with baked goods in a bi-level, industrial space
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Sightglass Coffee
270 7th StDelicious coffee made from house-roasted beans served along with baked goods in a bi-level, industrial space
Open space serving coffee & pastries amid exposed brick, beamed ceilings & skylights.
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Sextant Coffee Roasters
1415 Folsom StOpen space serving coffee & pastries amid exposed brick, beamed ceilings & skylights.
Vega Coffee
1246 Folsom StTrendy bakeshop with modern decor offering typical French fare like croissants & quiche.
Arsicault Bakery Civic Center
Trendy bakeshop with modern decor offering typical French fare like croissants & quiche.
New Yemeni coffee shop. The signature drink is the Yemeni latte, a dark roasted, heavily spiced brew with cinnamon and cardamom mixed with steamed milk.
Delah Coffee
370 4th StreetNew Yemeni coffee shop. The signature drink is the Yemeni latte, a dark roasted, heavily spiced brew with cinnamon and cardamom mixed with steamed milk.
Dento Piano Cafe and Bar
Food scene
From the Burma Superstar group comes this elegant, bi-level eatery for Burmese favorites & drinks.
Burma Club
8 Mint PlazaFrom the Burma Superstar group comes this elegant, bi-level eatery for Burmese favorites & drinks.
Lively neighborhood spot with a stylish interior serving yummy Thai food & Asian-inspired cocktails.
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Basil
1175 Folsom StLively neighborhood spot with a stylish interior serving yummy Thai food & Asian-inspired cocktails.
Cocktails & Mexican-style street snacks in a loungelike setting with dim lighting & sofas.
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Azucar Lounge
299 9th StCocktails & Mexican-style street snacks in a loungelike setting with dim lighting & sofas.
A modern gastropub offering California craft beer, fermented snacks & elevated small plates.
Fermentation Lab
1230 Market StA modern gastropub offering California craft beer, fermented snacks & elevated small plates.
Popular spot for American home cooking in a mountain-lodge-like setting with communal seats.
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The Grove - Yerba Buena
690 Mission StPopular spot for American home cooking in a mountain-lodge-like setting with communal seats.
Contemporary Cal-Asian bistro serving dumplings, noodles, beer & sake in spacious, bustling digs.
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Dumpling Time
11 Division StContemporary Cal-Asian bistro serving dumplings, noodles, beer & sake in spacious, bustling digs.
Humble, modern restaurant serving Ethiopian-American fare for lunch & dinner, plus espresso drinks.
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Moya
121 9th StHumble, modern restaurant serving Ethiopian-American fare for lunch & dinner, plus espresso drinks.
A long menu of Vietnamese classics & cool, funky decor highlight this SoMa eatery.
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Miss Saigon
100 6th StA long menu of Vietnamese classics & cool, funky decor highlight this SoMa eatery.
Rotating menu of local food trucks plus beer & sangria in a festive outdoor setting.
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Spark Social SF
601 Mission Bay Boulevard NorthRotating menu of local food trucks plus beer & sangria in a festive outdoor setting.
Fresh takes on beignets, po' boys & other Big Easy bites draw crowds to this narrow but airy spot.
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Brenda's French Soul Food
652 Polk StFresh takes on beignets, po' boys & other Big Easy bites draw crowds to this narrow but airy spot.
Pastels, plants & flowery wallpaper outfit this cozy destination that serves New American dishes.
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Son & Garden
700 Polk StPastels, plants & flowery wallpaper outfit this cozy destination that serves New American dishes.
Swan Oyster Depot
1517 Polk StNew!!! Dragon Horse is an all-in-one destination with amazing sushi and fantastic cocktails in a cozy, live and communal setting that combines industrial and rustic. And Open Late! Till 1am!
Dragon Horse
New!!! Dragon Horse is an all-in-one destination with amazing sushi and fantastic cocktails in a cozy, live and communal setting that combines industrial and rustic. And Open Late! Till 1am!
HK Lounge Bistro
Bay of Burma
Akari Japanese Bistro
Creatively presented Thai dishes & Asian-inspired cocktails served in a hip, exposed-brick setting.
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Basil Canteen
1489 Folsom StCreatively presented Thai dishes & Asian-inspired cocktails served in a hip, exposed-brick setting.
Sunset Squares Pizza & Craft Beer
KAIYO ROOFTOP
Upscale bar with a tropical theme, serving Japanese & Peruvian bites, plus cocktails.
On a budget?
Can’t go wrong with a $5 Banh Mi Vietnamese Sandwich. 🤤
To-go and Cash only!
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Saigon Sandwich
560 Larkin StOn a budget?
Can’t go wrong with a $5 Banh Mi Vietnamese Sandwich. 🤤
To-go and Cash only!
Breweries, Bars and Wine Bars
Small-production brews & tasting flights poured in a lofty, modern warehouse space
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Black Hammer Brewing
544 Bryant StSmall-production brews & tasting flights poured in a lofty, modern warehouse space
DECANT SF
1168 Folsom StBright, stylish wine bar, bottle shop & educational venue from two fine-dining vets.
Enterprise Brewing Co
Fermentation Lab
1230 Market StSightseeing
Iphaki yaseSalesforce
425 Mission StI-Yerba Buena Gardens
750 Howard St
Iziko lezobuciko ze-San Francisco zaseMzantsi
151 3rd St
Iziko Lomuzi Wamazwe Asiya
200 Larkin St
Mission Dolores Park
19th StreetNightlife
Monarch gracefully dominates the corner of 6th and Mission as a rare multifunctional venue that is equally suited to an evening of sophisticated lounging and craft cocktailing, as to a night of music, movement and debauchery.
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Monarch
101 6th StMonarch gracefully dominates the corner of 6th and Mission as a rare multifunctional venue that is equally suited to an evening of sophisticated lounging and craft cocktailing, as to a night of music, movement and debauchery.
1015 Folsom
1015 Folsom St
Public Works
161 Erie St
The Great Northern
119 Utah StHalcyon SF
314 11th St
Bergerac
316 11th StThe Midway
900 Marin StGrocery stores and Farmers Markets
Acclaimed thrice-weekly market featuring a variety of produce & artisanal foods from local farmers.
Every Tuesday & Thursday 10am-2pm.
Every Saturday 8am-2pm.
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Ferry Plaza Farmer's Market
1 Ferry PlazaAcclaimed thrice-weekly market featuring a variety of produce & artisanal foods from local farmers.
Every Tuesday & Thursday 10am-2pm.
Every Saturday 8am-2pm.
Warehouse co-op market stocks a range of organic vegetarian grocery items, bulk goods & supplements.
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Rainbow Grocery
1745 Folsom StWarehouse co-op market stocks a range of organic vegetarian grocery items, bulk goods & supplements.
Trader Joe's
555 9th StEvery Wednesday & Sunday 7am-3pm at United Nations Plaza
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Heart of the City Farmers' Market
Fulton StreetEvery Wednesday & Sunday 7am-3pm at United Nations Plaza