Guidebook for San Francisco
Food Scene
Outstanding fine dining Italian food. Make reservations well in advance.
266 abantu bendawo batusa
Flour + Water
2401 Harrison StOutstanding fine dining Italian food. Make reservations well in advance.
Tacos served just like in Mexico (try the chicken tacos). Delicious and cheap.
64 abantu bendawo batusa
Taqueria Vallarta
3033 24th StTacos served just like in Mexico (try the chicken tacos). Delicious and cheap.
St. Francis Fountain
2801 24th StGood old fashion diner with good vegan options.
Kazan
2809 24th StGood local sushi spot with reasonable prices.
Excellent modern Mexican cuisine. The cod tacos are a must (also for them grilled rather than fried).
360 abantu bendawo batusa
Tacolicious
741 Valencia StExcellent modern Mexican cuisine. The cod tacos are a must (also for them grilled rather than fried).
One of the hottest restaurants in the city that recently received a Michelin star. Make reservations well in advance.
105 abantu bendawo batusa
AL's Place
1499 Valencia StreetOne of the hottest restaurants in the city that recently received a Michelin star. Make reservations well in advance.
Precita Park Cafe & Grill
500 Precita AvenueCasual coffee spot with good sandwiches.
Delicious Pakistani restaurant with outstanding tandoori dishes.
22 abantu bendawo batusa
Aslam's Rasoi
1037 Valencia StDelicious Pakistani restaurant with outstanding tandoori dishes.
Excellent variety of Asian soups and dishes. The Laksa is especially good.
51 abantu bendawo batusa
The Spice Jar
2500 Bryant StExcellent variety of Asian soups and dishes. The Laksa is especially good.
Delicious neighborhood bakery that is a co-op. Good bread and breakfast baked goods (some gluten free and vegan) and from 11am they serve delicious pizza. Closes on Tuesdays. Cheap!
320 abantu bendawo batusa
Arizmendi Bakery
1331 9th AveDelicious neighborhood bakery that is a co-op. Good bread and breakfast baked goods (some gluten free and vegan) and from 11am they serve delicious pizza. Closes on Tuesdays. Cheap!
Amazing baked good and more foodie items in a beautiful space. Expensive!
155 abantu bendawo batusa
Tartine Manufactory
595 Alabama StAmazing baked good and more foodie items in a beautiful space. Expensive!
Good neighborhood cafe with sandwiches, pizzas and salads. The often have free live music on Friday nights. Check out the calendar here http://www.atlascafe.net/blog/
104 abantu bendawo batusa
Atlas Cafe
3049 20th StGood neighborhood cafe with sandwiches, pizzas and salads. The often have free live music on Friday nights. Check out the calendar here http://www.atlascafe.net/blog/
Delicious breakfast, brunch and mighty sandwiches for lunch. Try the lox bagel.
16 abantu bendawo batusa
Wise Sons Bagel & Bakery
1520 Fillmore StDelicious breakfast, brunch and mighty sandwiches for lunch. Try the lox bagel.
Best donuts in town. They also have gluten free donuts!
199 abantu bendawo batusa
Dynamo Donut and Coffee
2760 24th StBest donuts in town. They also have gluten free donuts!
Known as the best taqueria in San Francisco. We particularly like the veggie tacos (ask for them with Avocado). The line can be long, but it moves fast.
347 abantu bendawo batusa
La Taqueria
2889 Mission StKnown as the best taqueria in San Francisco. We particularly like the veggie tacos (ask for them with Avocado). The line can be long, but it moves fast.
Philz Coffee
3101 24th StPhiliz Coffee's first brunch. Best drip coffee in town.
Drinks & Nightlife
Intimate small venue with great music. Calendar: http://www.thechapelsf.com/calendar/
135 abantu bendawo batusa
The Chapel
777 Valencia StreetIntimate small venue with great music. Calendar: http://www.thechapelsf.com/calendar/
Taproom with lots of local beer options and some bar food.
22 abantu bendawo batusa
Almanac Beer Taproom
2704 24th StTaproom with lots of local beer options and some bar food.
Revolution Cafe
3248 22nd StNo frills bar/ cafe with free live music every evening.
Trick Dog
3010 20th StTrendy bar with delicious cocktails.
Sightseeing
Tiny street covered with many beautiful murals. One of many in the neighborhood.
124 abantu bendawo batusa
Balmy Alley
50 Balmy StTiny street covered with many beautiful murals. One of many in the neighborhood.
Parks & Nature
Steep 1 mile hike from our apartment offers amazing views of the city.
363 abantu bendawo batusa
Bernal Heights Park
3400-3416 Folsom StSteep 1 mile hike from our apartment offers amazing views of the city.
Arts & Culture
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1295 Alabama StSmall art gallery around the block with interesting exhibitions. Free, but limited hours.
Interesting gallery showcasing mostly latino art. Free entrance.
18 abantu bendawo batusa
Galeria de la Raza
2779 Folsom StreetInteresting gallery showcasing mostly latino art. Free entrance.
Everything Else
Interesting spot with the some interesting music events. Check out the calendar here http://redpoppyarthouse.org/events/
32 abantu bendawo batusa
Red Poppy Art House
2698 Folsom StInteresting spot with the some interesting music events. Check out the calendar here http://redpoppyarthouse.org/events/
Shopping
Beautiful locally made ceramics from tiles to tableware. Expensive!
107 abantu bendawo batusa
Heath Ceramics
2900 18th StBeautiful locally made ceramics from tiles to tableware. Expensive!
Beautiful artsy, bohemian store with some clothing and pottery. Expensive!
20 abantu bendawo batusa
Gravel & Gold
3266 21st StBeautiful artsy, bohemian store with some clothing and pottery. Expensive!
Alley Cat Books
3036 24th StWonderful book store and gallery