Guidebook for San Francisco
Food Scene
Bar Tartine
561 Valencia StreetResto version of Tartine. Farm to table-Hungarian influenced.
Fantastic video store with a espresso machine. Grab a cup before getting into that Tartine line. One dollar for a Tiny coffee--perfect size for me!
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Fayes
3614 18th StFantastic video store with a espresso machine. Grab a cup before getting into that Tartine line. One dollar for a Tiny coffee--perfect size for me!
Cocktail with your taco!? Go here. Not your local taqueria, not authentic, but yummy---absolutely!
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Tacolicious
741 Valencia StCocktail with your taco!? Go here. Not your local taqueria, not authentic, but yummy---absolutely!
Too many decadent meals? Eat here. Delicious and nutritious vegetarian Japanese food.
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Cha-Ya
762 Valencia StToo many decadent meals? Eat here. Delicious and nutritious vegetarian Japanese food.
Korean-influenced resto. Good fix if you can't schlep to the Richmond for some serious Korean eats. Definitely more hip-Mission-foodie scene then Korean.
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Commissary
59 9th StKorean-influenced resto. Good fix if you can't schlep to the Richmond for some serious Korean eats. Definitely more hip-Mission-foodie scene then Korean.
Udupi Palace
1007 Valencia StVegetarian dosas and uttapam. Cheap and good.
Don't want to wait. Order a pie and take it back to our place. Serve with some vino from Bi-Rite.
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Pizzeria Delfina
3621 18th StDon't want to wait. Order a pie and take it back to our place. Serve with some vino from Bi-Rite.
Some say Farina is better then Delfina. Well, you are staying between the two. Conduct your own taste test.
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Farina
3560 18th StreetSome say Farina is better then Delfina. Well, you are staying between the two. Conduct your own taste test.
Mau
180 Valencia StVietnamese food. I like it.
Thai House 530
530 Valencia StreetThis is our Thai spot.
El Techo
2516 Mission StArgentine food in a huge space. Good food and cocktails.
Four Barrel Coffee
375 Valencia StCoffee!
Sugoi Sushi
1152 Valencia StreetNeighborhood sushi spot.
Papalote Mexican Grill
1777 Fulton StBurritos! Tacos. Best Salsa.
El Metate
2406 Bryant StBest Fish Tacos
La Taqueria
2889 Mission StBest Burrito
Stable Cafe
2128 Folsom Stcute coffee spot
Domo
511 Laguna StOne of the better sushi spots in town.
St. Francis Fountain
2801 24th StClassic Breakfast
Universal Cafe
2814 19th StVery nice brunch
Mission Beach Cafe
Brunch, Lunch, Dinner. All good.
Everything Else
The best bakery in the city. &! a stone's throw from the house.
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Tartine Bakery
600 Guerrero StThe best bakery in the city. &! a stone's throw from the house.
Lovely co-op owned bakery. If you make it post-am, grab a slice a pizza.
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Arizmendi Bakery
1331 9th AveLovely co-op owned bakery. If you make it post-am, grab a slice a pizza.
Sidewalk Juice
3287 21st StNeed a green juice?
Yoga to the People
64 Shattuck SquareQuick and dirty yoga. One hour donation-based yoga.
Mission Pie
2901 Mission StBest pie in town
Bi-Rite Creamery
3692 18th StIce cream. Salted Caramel.
Essentials
Uber well-curated grocery store packed with local deliciousness. Pick-up some rosé & nosh--head to Dolores Park with items in tow.
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Bi-Rite Market
3639 18th StUber well-curated grocery store packed with local deliciousness. Pick-up some rosé & nosh--head to Dolores Park with items in tow.
Shopping
Dandelion Chocolate
740 Valencia StLocal chocolaterie
Paxton Gate
824 Valencia StStaghorns, Taxidermy specimens...fantastic store!
Pirate Store in the front. Writing center in the back. #daveeggers
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826 Valencia Pirate Supply Store
826 Valencia StPirate Store in the front. Writing center in the back. #daveeggers
Humphry Slocombe
Ice Cream! Secret Breakfast.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Homestead
2301 Folsom StWhiskey bar
Hôtel Biron
45 Rose StOur favorite wine bar
Cocktails! It's a restaurant, but we usually stop by for drinks only.
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Beretta
1199 Valencia StCocktails! It's a restaurant, but we usually stop by for drinks only.