Guidebook for San Francisco
Food Scene
Great for breakfast and baked goods, gluten free options available, right downstairs next to the donut shop
31 abantu bendawo batusa
Flour & Co
Great for breakfast and baked goods, gluten free options available, right downstairs next to the donut shop
Another Cafe
1191 Pine StGreat place to get work done, good sandwiches, nice staff
Decent, better for brunch than dinner, fine place in a pinch, directly across the street
43 abantu bendawo batusa
Nob Hill Grille
969 Hyde StreetDecent, better for brunch than dinner, fine place in a pinch, directly across the street
Swan Oyster Depot
1517 Polk StSeafood only, lunch only, long wait, very popular
Great Italian, moderately priced, relaxed, no reservations, beautiful neighborhood
79 abantu bendawo batusa
Nob Hill Cafe
1152 Taylor StGreat Italian, moderately priced, relaxed, no reservations, beautiful neighborhood
Bob's Donuts and Pastries
1621 Polk St24 hour donuts, very good
Nice restaurant, mellow, casual/nice, popular for brunch, great French toast
49 abantu bendawo batusa
Olea
1494 California StNice restaurant, mellow, casual/nice, popular for brunch, great French toast
Favorite for sit down breakfast and lunch, good burger, great bacon/caprese sandwich, long wait on weekends
67 abantu bendawo batusa
Mymy
1500 California StFavorite for sit down breakfast and lunch, good burger, great bacon/caprese sandwich, long wait on weekends
Nara
1515 Polk StExcellent sushi, no frills place
Blue Barn
2237 Polk StSalads are so good, packed at night and on weekends
Pearl's Deluxe Burgers
708 Post StGood burgers, tiny space
Slider's Diner
1202 Sutter StGreat burgers, toppings bar, clientele is interesting
Meat eaters paradise, inexpensive, popular with locals, full bar, sports
42 abantu bendawo batusa
Tommy's Joynt
1101 Geary BlvdMeat eaters paradise, inexpensive, popular with locals, full bar, sports
Not authentic Mexican but delicious, try the tacos Nick's way, very popular, Tuesday is 2 for 1 tacos, packed
86 abantu bendawo batusa
Nick's Crispy Tacos
3200 BroadwayNot authentic Mexican but delicious, try the tacos Nick's way, very popular, Tuesday is 2 for 1 tacos, packed
Whole Foods Market
3950 24th StHigh end groceries, hot food bar, salads
Starbucks
2132 Chestnut StClosest Starbucks, inside the Wells Fargo Bank
The Grubstake
1525 Pine StOpen to 3 am, decent, wonderful if you've been drinking
In-N-Out Burger
333 Jefferson StThe only In-N-Out in SF, pretty good, inexpensive
Great beer on tap, excellent food, try the fried chicken sandwich, pretty loud
41 abantu bendawo batusa
Hopwater Distribution
850 Bush StGreat beer on tap, excellent food, try the fried chicken sandwich, pretty loud
Best for grilled chicken and fried Imperial rolls, tiny place, inexpensive, Say hello to Katie
29 abantu bendawo batusa
Cordon Bleu Vietnamese Restaurant
1574 California StBest for grilled chicken and fried Imperial rolls, tiny place, inexpensive, Say hello to Katie
Za Pizza
1919 Hyde StGreat neighborhood place for a slice and a beer
Pizza Pino & Kitchen
1534 California StreetCurrently closed for renovation, decent late night pizza when open
Buena Vista
2765 Hyde StIrish Coffee
Oh man, good coffee, no lattes, pour over, My favorite is the Tesoro or the Philharmonic
913 abantu bendawo batusa
Philz Coffee
3101 24th StOh man, good coffee, no lattes, pour over, My favorite is the Tesoro or the Philharmonic
Super Duper Burgers
721 Market StGood burgers, inexpensive
Fantastic, creative Mexican, the flavors are incredible, go here, good beer, too
306 abantu bendawo batusa
Nopalito
306 Broderick StFantastic, creative Mexican, the flavors are incredible, go here, good beer, too
Chloe's Cafe
1399 Church StreetGreat breakfast
Great breakfast, the line is SUPER long on weekends, has this patio in the back which you would never know was there unless you heard about it, very charming space
286 abantu bendawo batusa
Zazie
941 Cole StGreat breakfast, the line is SUPER long on weekends, has this patio in the back which you would never know was there unless you heard about it, very charming space
Everything Else
HydeOut
1068 Hyde StDecent place for a drink while watching the game, 30 seconds away
Sports bar with bar games, pool table, Pop a Shot, packed on weekends, 20 somethings
29 abantu bendawo batusa
The Red Room
1390 California StSports bar with bar games, pool table, Pop a Shot, packed on weekends, 20 somethings
Must visit for karaoke, packed on weekend nights, best on weekdays, mellow, no frills, divey, pool table
12 abantu bendawo batusa
Encore Karaoke Lounge
1550 California StMust visit for karaoke, packed on weekend nights, best on weekdays, mellow, no frills, divey, pool table
United States Post Office
1400 Pine StUnited States Post Office
Fly Bar & Restaurant
Good bar food and salads, louder than bombs
Great American Music Hall
859 O'Farrell StExcellent mid size music venue
AMC Van Ness 14
1000 Van Ness AveClosest movie theater, latest releases, blockbusters
Yoga on Tuesday nights, 6:15 pm, yoga mats available, gentle, beginner class, live music, very popular, hundreds show up
165 abantu bendawo batusa
IKathidrali ye-Grace
1100 California StYoga on Tuesday nights, 6:15 pm, yoga mats available, gentle, beginner class, live music, very popular, hundreds show up
RadioShack
1841 Polk StreetSIM cards
Drinks & Nightlife
Zeki's Bar
1319 California StNice bar, good looking crowd
The Royale
800 Post StLots of live shows, mellow bar
Pancho's Salsa Bar & Grill
1639 Polk StClosest, decent Mexican
Bourbon & Branch
501 Jones StCool bar, lousy neighborhood
Bacchus Kirk
925 Bush StGood bar, good happy hour deals, pool table
One of my favorite restaurants, great food, locals place, large bar and large community table if you are eating alone, serves full menu until 1 am, unheard of in SF
504 abantu bendawo batusa
Nopa
560 Divisadero StOne of my favorite restaurants, great food, locals place, large bar and large community table if you are eating alone, serves full menu until 1 am, unheard of in SF
Top of the Mark
999 California StHistoric bar with views of SF, top of Nob Hill
Coqueta
Pier 5 The EmbarcaderoHad my favorite meal of 2013 here, sit at the chef's counter
Chow Food Bar
215 Church StGreat, comfort food, locals place
Shopping
Inga Donut and Chinese Food
1026 Hyde StDon't eat here
CVS
1059 Hyde StPharmacy, drug store, ATM
T-Mobile
4621 Mission StSIM cards
The First Swensen's Ice Cream Store
1999 Hyde StLocal ice cream, on the cable car route
Essentials
Trader Joe's
401 Bay StGroceries, prepared and snack foods, beer/wine
Sightseeing
Huntington Park
Get your dog fix between 5 and 7 pm