Guidebook for San Francisco
Food Scene
Four Barrel Coffee
375 Valencia Stgreat hipster scene and even better coffee.
Little Star Pizza
846 Divisadero StHella good deep dish pizza.
Owners of Tartine opened this higher-end but still have approachable restaurant. Get the smoke potatoes and soak in the beautiful environment.
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Bar Tartine
561 Valencia StreetOwners of Tartine opened this higher-end but still have approachable restaurant. Get the smoke potatoes and soak in the beautiful environment.
Incredible cocktails and homemade Italian, from the owners of Delfina. A little fancy but won't break the bank. Cool for a cocktail and maybe pop over to Bar Tartine for dinner.
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Locanda
557 Valencia StIncredible cocktails and homemade Italian, from the owners of Delfina. A little fancy but won't break the bank. Cool for a cocktail and maybe pop over to Bar Tartine for dinner.
Casual Mexican joint with well-sourced ingredients and a killer chicken tortilla soup.
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The Little Chihuahua
292 Divisadero StCasual Mexican joint with well-sourced ingredients and a killer chicken tortilla soup.
Book a table for brunch and sit on the amazing patio. An SF icon!
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Foreign Cinema
2534 Mission StBook a table for brunch and sit on the amazing patio. An SF icon!
One of the top tier SF coffee companies. Great, modern vibe.
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Ritual Coffee Roasters
1026 Valencia StOne of the top tier SF coffee companies. Great, modern vibe.
tucked away in a quiet spot in the mission, this classic bistro serves amazing meals in a timeless atmosphere.
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Heirloom Café
2500 Folsom Sttucked away in a quiet spot in the mission, this classic bistro serves amazing meals in a timeless atmosphere.
Trick Dog
3010 20th StVery hip place to grab one of their signature cocktails.
Flour + Water
2401 Harrison StEpic pizza.
Sightglass Coffee
270 7th StTop tier SF coffee spot. Great little street.
Known for it's brunch (and brunch lines) not well known for it's AMAZINGLY chill bistro dinner vibes. Arguably the best burger in town.
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Mission Beach Cafe
Known for it's brunch (and brunch lines) not well known for it's AMAZINGLY chill bistro dinner vibes. Arguably the best burger in town.
Casual, order-at-register authentic Indian. Insider tip: bring your own booze! Cash only.
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Pakwan
3182 16th StCasual, order-at-register authentic Indian. Insider tip: bring your own booze! Cash only.
The Monk's Kettle
3141 16th StreetGreat beer selection and solid food.
Pancho Villa Taqueria
3071 16th StAuthentic order-at-register Mexican.
Bi-Rite Creamery
3692 18th Stsalted caramel, OMG!!!
Solid Japanese joint underneath my apt, vegan but surprisingly artful and delicious.
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Shizen Vegan Sushi Bar and Izakaya
370 14th StreetSolid Japanese joint underneath my apt, vegan but surprisingly artful and delicious.
Nihon Whisky Lounge
1779 Folsom StWhisky lovers must go!
Nopa
560 Divisadero Stlarge, urban, delicious. insane burger.
Zuni Café
1658 Market StA SF institution. Order the chicken dish, trust me.
Everything Else
AstaYoga
417 14th StSweet little yoga studio, primarily Astanga classes.
Interesting, well-curated men and women's clothing and accessories shop.
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The Voyager Shop
365 Valencia StInteresting, well-curated men and women's clothing and accessories shop.
Roxie Cinema
3117 16th StOne of the last great little indie movie theaters.
Lands End Trail
Lands End Trailamazing views of the bay and a great, easy day hike.
Beautiful place to walk along the beach and soak in the bridge views.
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Crissy Field
Beautiful place to walk along the beach and soak in the bridge views.
One of the best yoga studios in town. Check out Janet Stone, a yogi celeb.
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Yoga Tree Castro
97 Collingwood StOne of the best yoga studios in town. Check out Janet Stone, a yogi celeb.
Awesome, high-quality low-key lunch spot tucked on a very cool street.
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Salumeria
3000 20th StAwesome, high-quality low-key lunch spot tucked on a very cool street.
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema
2550 Mission StNew movie theater with booze.
If in SF, a visit to Tartine is a MUST. The ham and cheese croissant is best thing I've ever had. Insider tip: go before 9am on a weekday to avoid lines and enjoy the ambiance.
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Tartine Bakery
600 Guerrero StIf in SF, a visit to Tartine is a MUST. The ham and cheese croissant is best thing I've ever had. Insider tip: go before 9am on a weekday to avoid lines and enjoy the ambiance.
Large natural foods / vegetarian grocery store 5 blocks from my apt. Great bulk section and hard-to-find items.
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Rainbow Grocery
1745 Folsom StLarge natural foods / vegetarian grocery store 5 blocks from my apt. Great bulk section and hard-to-find items.
Adorable and extremely well-run boutique market. Great pre-made snacks and sandwiches plus booze to take over to Dolores Park!
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Bi-Rite Market
3639 18th StAdorable and extremely well-run boutique market. Great pre-made snacks and sandwiches plus booze to take over to Dolores Park!
This park is perfect for a sunny afternoon. Take a blanket, grab some Bi-Rite and maybe even buy yourself some truffles from the legendary truffle guy...perfect SF day!
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Helen Diller Playground
This park is perfect for a sunny afternoon. Take a blanket, grab some Bi-Rite and maybe even buy yourself some truffles from the legendary truffle guy...perfect SF day!
Whole Foods Market
3950 24th StWhole Foods is just a 7 minute walk.
Drinks & Nightlife
Zeitgeist
199 Valencia StIconic SF dive bar with patio out back. Perfect for a sunny day.
The 500 Club
500 Guerrero StEssential Mission dive bar with cool booths and jukebox.
The Hideout
3121 16th StA sneaky little cocktail bar in the back of Dalva...shhhhh.
Thieves Tavern
Great little dive bar with booths.
ABV
3174 16th StCool scene and cocktails.