Guidebook for San Francisco
Food Scene
Hot Cookie
1817 Castro St
Poesia
4072 18th StLittle-known and bookable same-day, amazing Italian restaurant.
Frances
3870 17th St
Starbelly
3583 16th StGreat dinner, best brunch. Adorable back patio which pairs well with mimosas and pancakes.
47 abantu bendawo batusa
Fable
558 Castro StGreat dinner, best brunch. Adorable back patio which pairs well with mimosas and pancakes.
Tacolicious
741 Valencia St
Loló
974 Valencia St
Tartine Bakery
600 Guerrero StLong lines for a reason.
Can be 1-2 hours wait on weekends, no reservations. Go during the week for less of a line (often no line!).
261 abantu bendawo batusa
Plow
1299 18th StCan be 1-2 hours wait on weekends, no reservations. Go during the week for less of a line (often no line!).
Drinks & Nightlife
El Techo
2516 Mission StGreat roofdeck, can be packed on weekend nights.
Bloodhound
1145 Folsom St
Horsefeather
528 Divisadero St
Moby Dick
4049 18th StOne of the more low-key spots in Castro's gay bar scene.
The Chapel
777 Valencia Street
Blackbird
2124 Market St
Brewcade
2200A Market StParks & Nature
Mission Dolores Park
19th StreetEureka Valley Rec Center
100 Collingwood StDog park, tennis courts and baseball diamond.
Twin Peaks
Entertainment & Activities
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema
2550 Mission St
Castro Theatre
429 Castro StShopping
Paxton Gate
824 Valencia St
Bi-Rite Market
3639 18th StBi-Rite Market
3639 18th StGetting Around
Castro Station
Essentials
Mollie Stone's Markets
2435 California StBuffalo Whole Food & Grain Co
598 Castro St
SoulCycle
2095 Union StreetAlonzo King Lines Ballet
26 7th St