Guidebook for San Francisco
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
3950 24th StClosest grocery story
Trader Joe's
401 Bay StSecond closest grocery store.
Food Scene
Jane on Fillmore
2123 Fillmore StGreat cafe on Fillmore Street.
Pizzeria Delfina
3621 18th StBest pizza in the area.
Delicious Mediterranean food, with a great ambiance. Small space, but usually room available.
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La Mediterranee
2936 College AveDelicious Mediterranean food, with a great ambiance. Small space, but usually room available.
Roam Artisan Burgers
1785 Union StGet the bison burger and kombucha!
Great local movie theater - can buy tickets online and choose seats ahead of time. In some of the theaters, you can purchase wine and beer to enjoy during the show.
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AMC Kabuki 8
1881 Post StGreat local movie theater - can buy tickets online and choose seats ahead of time. In some of the theaters, you can purchase wine and beer to enjoy during the show.
Toast Eatery
1748 Church StStraightforward brunch spot - expect a line on the weekend.
My favorite East Coast deli in all of SF! Great for breakfast, or any meal.
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Miller's East Coast Delicatessen
1725 Polk StMy favorite East Coast deli in all of SF! Great for breakfast, or any meal.
The Plant Cafe Organic
3352 Steiner StClassic SF healthy food.
Burma Superstar
309 Clement StAmazing Burmese food! Highly recommended.
Some of the best coffee in the city - but my favorite is the hot chocolate.
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Blue Bottle Coffee
315 Linden StSome of the best coffee in the city - but my favorite is the hot chocolate.
Lers Ros Thai
307 Hayes StUpscale Thai food - great soups!
Get the roasted chicken. It takes an hour to prepare, so put the order in as soon as you arrive!
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Zuni Café
1658 Market StGet the roasted chicken. It takes an hour to prepare, so put the order in as soon as you arrive!
Taquería El Farolito
2779 Mission StThis burrito could change your life. Add avocado.
Amazing lunch spot. Also, for dinner. Get anything, including the potatoes.
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Bar Tartine
561 Valencia StreetAmazing lunch spot. Also, for dinner. Get anything, including the potatoes.
The most amazing coffee spot in the city - and make sure to get toast!
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The Mill
736 Divisadero StThe most amazing coffee spot in the city - and make sure to get toast!
Nopa
560 Divisadero StWalk ins welcome. The burger is incredible, as are the cocktails.
A+ ice cream. If the line is too long, get the soft serve. Eat it in Dolores Park.
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Bi-Rite Creamery
3692 18th StA+ ice cream. If the line is too long, get the soft serve. Eat it in Dolores Park.
Evolution Fresh
2201 Fillmore StreetFresh juice bar - try the avocado smoothie.
Four Barrel Coffee
375 Valencia StGreat coffee spot!
Il Cane Rosso
1 Sausalito - San Francisco Ferry BuildingGreat for lunch!
A sushi burrito that could change your life. My favorite is the Geisha's Kiss.
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Sushirrito
226 Kearny StA sushi burrito that could change your life. My favorite is the Geisha's Kiss.
Delicious and authentic Chinese food. Can't go wrong with the roasted duck.
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R & G Lounge
631 Kearny StDelicious and authentic Chinese food. Can't go wrong with the roasted duck.
Mazzat
501 Fell StGreat Lebanese food!
Rosamunde Sausage Grill
2832 Mission StThe best sausages in the city.
Suppenküche
525 Laguna StIn the mood for German food? Go here, it's worth the wait!
Delicious upscale Southern Indian food. There's also another location in the Mission.
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DOSA on Fillmore
1700 Fillmore StDelicious upscale Southern Indian food. There's also another location in the Mission.
Chile Pies
314 Church StAmazing food, and Pie Shakes!
Great spot for fresh Mexican food. Another location in the Mission.
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The Little Chihuahua
292 Divisadero StGreat spot for fresh Mexican food. Another location in the Mission.
Beretta
1199 Valencia StBest Italian food in the city - try the risotto!
Contraband Coffee Bar
1415 Larkin StGreat coffee spot in the neighborhood - free WiFi.
Kaka Udon Kitchen
1535 Franklin StreetGreat Udon soup - best local spot for takeout.
Nara
1515 Polk StBest hole-in-the-wall sushi spot on Polk.
Elephant Sushi
1916 Hyde StDate night? Go here.
Shopping
Blue Fog Market
2567 Gough StEasy, quick and delicious spot to grab coffee and food.
The Voyager Shop
365 Valencia StMy favorite local shop in the city.
Dandelion Chocolate
740 Valencia StExpensive, delicious chocolate.
Everything Else
Walgreens
1496 Market StClosest Walgreens! Pharmacy open during normal hours.
Find out what's up for the night at Public Works, if you're looking for a dance party!
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Public Works
161 Erie StFind out what's up for the night at Public Works, if you're looking for a dance party!
Drinks & Nightlife
UPCIDER
1160 Polk StCider bar - no hard alcohol, but cool spot.
Amelie San Francisco
1754 Polk StCozy wine bar.
Buckshot Bar and Gameroom
3848 Geary BoulevardFun dive bar with darts, skeeball, and much more!
Outdoor beer garden with a lovely atmosphere. Also has great food.
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Biergarten
424 Octavia StOutdoor beer garden with a lovely atmosphere. Also has great food.
Biker bar with an amazing beer list and the best Bloody Mary in the city.
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Zeitgeist
199 Valencia StBiker bar with an amazing beer list and the best Bloody Mary in the city.
Great bar - super centrally located and easy spot to start your night.
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Churchill
198 Church StGreat bar - super centrally located and easy spot to start your night.
Awesome spot for beer! Great atmosphere. If you're here for food, try the lentil burger.
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Southern Pacific Brewing
620 Treat AveAwesome spot for beer! Great atmosphere. If you're here for food, try the lentil burger.
Madrone Art Bar
500 Divisadero StFun bar - small, but a great spot to dance.
Lion Pub
2062 Divisadero StreetFresh squeezed juices in this jungle bar.
Brass Tacks
488a Hayes StAmazing cocktail spot.
1760
1760 Polk StGreat new restaurant and cocktail spot on Polk.