Guidebook for San Francisco

Diane
Guidebook for San Francisco

Bernal Heights and nearby restaurants

delicious Italian food.
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Vega
419 Cortland Ave
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delicious Italian food.
Our favorite! Meatloaf and fried chicken aren't to be missed.
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Blue Plate
3218 Mission St
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Our favorite! Meatloaf and fried chicken aren't to be missed.
Peruvian food in a fun environment
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Piqueo's
830 Cortland Ave
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Peruvian food in a fun environment
Coffee, smoothies, delicious banana cake, and sandwich wraps with a Mediterranean twist. Good for breakfast and lunch.
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Progressive Grounds Coffee shop and Eatery
400 Cortland Ave
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Coffee, smoothies, delicious banana cake, and sandwich wraps with a Mediterranean twist. Good for breakfast and lunch.
swanky coffee shop.
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Pinhole Coffee
231 Cortland Ave
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swanky coffee shop.
Some of the best pizzas around. No-frills, but family friendly. Great salads too.
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PizzaHacker
3299 Mission St
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Some of the best pizzas around. No-frills, but family friendly. Great salads too.
Delicious southern food, especially a bucket of fried chicken.
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The Front Porch
65 29th St
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Delicious southern food, especially a bucket of fried chicken.
Delicious Mexican food. A step above a taqueria.
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El Buen Comer
3435 Mission St
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Delicious Mexican food. A step above a taqueria.
Our go-to burrito or taco joint.
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Taco Los Altos
737 Cortland Ave
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Our go-to burrito or taco joint.
Acclaimed sushi restaurant. On the small side but oh so good.
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ICHI Sushi
3369 Mission St
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Acclaimed sushi restaurant. On the small side but oh so good.
Good for pizza delivery, not necessarily dining in.
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Twin Peaks Pizza & Pasta
1681 Church St
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Good for pizza delivery, not necessarily dining in.
Breakfast hot spot. Might have to wait as the restaurant is small. Has a few outside tables, weather permitting.
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Toast Eatery
1748 Church St
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Breakfast hot spot. Might have to wait as the restaurant is small. Has a few outside tables, weather permitting.
Good sushi and Japanese food within walking distance on Cortland.
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Moki's Sushi & Pacific Grill
615 Cortland Ave
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Good sushi and Japanese food within walking distance on Cortland.
Great for breakfast, lunch and even dinner. Casual, near cute Precita Park.
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Precita Park Cafe & Grill
500 Precita Avenue
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Great for breakfast, lunch and even dinner. Casual, near cute Precita Park.
Delicious Ramen and Thai noodles. Can get crowded!
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Nute's
903 Cortland Ave
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Delicious Ramen and Thai noodles. Can get crowded!
On Saturday, a farmer's market with great variety of produce as well as some prepared foods. El Huarache Loco is not to be missed! Walking distance, although have to haul your food back up the hill!
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Alemany Farmers Market
100 Alemany Blvd
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On Saturday, a farmer's market with great variety of produce as well as some prepared foods. El Huarache Loco is not to be missed! Walking distance, although have to haul your food back up the hill!
Delicious local bakery.
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Black Jet Baking Co.
833 Cortland Ave
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Delicious local bakery.
Must visit for ice cream. Unique tropical flavors. Line moves quickly. Be sure to grab a number.
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Mitchell's Ice Cream
688 San Jose Avenue
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Must visit for ice cream. Unique tropical flavors. Line moves quickly. Be sure to grab a number.
Amazing pastries, excellent quiche, coffee, sandwiches, breakfast/lunch. Line usually out the door, but moves quickly.
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Tartine Bakery
600 Guerrero St
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Amazing pastries, excellent quiche, coffee, sandwiches, breakfast/lunch. Line usually out the door, but moves quickly.
Another great Bernal Height restaurant. Burgers, salads, pizzas, pot pies, brunch and movies outside.
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Bernal Star
410 Cortland Ave
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Another great Bernal Height restaurant. Burgers, salads, pizzas, pot pies, brunch and movies outside.
An innovative, fine dining restaurant with a California casual vibe. Seasonal ingredients and they have a tasting menu too. A very special dining experience.
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3rd Cousin
919 Cortland Ave
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An innovative, fine dining restaurant with a California casual vibe. Seasonal ingredients and they have a tasting menu too. A very special dining experience.
Delightful new restaurant to the wonderful Cortland corridor. More than just dumplings. Sweet family story behind the restaurant.
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United Dumplings
525 Cortland Ave
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Delightful new restaurant to the wonderful Cortland corridor. More than just dumplings. Sweet family story behind the restaurant.
Acclaimed Italian — Sardinian to be specific— restaurant with a menu you won’t find elsewhere. Focus on seafood.
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La Ciccia
291 30th St
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Acclaimed Italian — Sardinian to be specific— restaurant with a menu you won’t find elsewhere. Focus on seafood.
Very innovative and new (as if spring 2024) Chinese restaurant with a focus on roast duck and pork. Lots of delicious sides too.
Go Duck Yourself 去你鸭的
Very innovative and new (as if spring 2024) Chinese restaurant with a focus on roast duck and pork. Lots of delicious sides too.

Parks & Nature

Hidden park off the beaten path. Easy walk to the main section of Glen Park which has cafes, restaurants, etc...
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Glen Park Recreation Center
70 Elk St
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Hidden park off the beaten path. Easy walk to the main section of Glen Park which has cafes, restaurants, etc...
Great playground for the kiddos. Also dog park, baseball field, and indoor basketball court.
St. Mary’s Recreation Center
95 Justin Dr
Great playground for the kiddos. Also dog park, baseball field, and indoor basketball court.
Hike to the top for amazing views of the city!
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Bernal Heights Park
3400-3416 Folsom St
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Hike to the top for amazing views of the city!
Great view of the sunrise over San Francisco Bay if you're an early riser! Nice place for a morning or evening stroll. Also, tennis courts, basketball courts, baseball field and lovely children's playground.
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Holly Park
625 Holly Park Cir
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Great view of the sunrise over San Francisco Bay if you're an early riser! Nice place for a morning or evening stroll. Also, tennis courts, basketball courts, baseball field and lovely children's playground.
Beautiful views of the Pacific Ocean. Also a trail that leads you toward views of Golden Gate Bridge.
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Lands End Trail
Lands End Trail
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Beautiful views of the Pacific Ocean. Also a trail that leads you toward views of Golden Gate Bridge.
Lovely place to walk around and see the beautiful gardens in the middle of a city.
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Isitshalo SaseSan Francisco Botanical Garden
1199 9th Ave
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Lovely place to walk around and see the beautiful gardens in the middle of a city.
Great place to go for a stroll or bike ride, throw a Frisbee or have a picnic. Can walk to the base of the Golden Gate Bridge, and Fort Point from Crissy Field.
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Crissy Field
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Great place to go for a stroll or bike ride, throw a Frisbee or have a picnic. Can walk to the base of the Golden Gate Bridge, and Fort Point from Crissy Field.
So much to see and explore here. From the museums to the Conservatory of Flowers, to The Japanese Tea House. Fun to walk or bike (rentals near the Japanese Tea House). The main road is closed to car traffic on Sundays.
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So much to see and explore here. From the museums to the Conservatory of Flowers, to The Japanese Tea House. Fun to walk or bike (rentals near the Japanese Tea House). The main road is closed to car traffic on Sundays.

Essentials

Great neighborhood grocery store. Great selection of organic produce too.
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The Good Life Grocery
448 Cortland Ave
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Great neighborhood grocery store. Great selection of organic produce too.
Larger grocery store if you want to stock up. Requires car.
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Safeway
298 King St
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Larger grocery store if you want to stock up. Requires car.
Near the Glen Park BART station... a wonderful neighborhood market with delicious prepared food, along with cheese, wine, fruits and vegetables.
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Canyon Market
2815 Diamond St
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Near the Glen Park BART station... a wonderful neighborhood market with delicious prepared food, along with cheese, wine, fruits and vegetables.

Getting Around

Easy access to downtown, SFO or Oakland airports.
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Glen Park Station
2901 Diamond St
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Easy access to downtown, SFO or Oakland airports.

Shopping

A great collection of unique food gifts and alcoholic beverages. They also carry a small selection of fresh cheeses, bagels and coffee.
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The Epicurean Trader
401 Cortland Ave
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A great collection of unique food gifts and alcoholic beverages. They also carry a small selection of fresh cheeses, bagels and coffee.
Another neighborhood gem with succulents, and other fun gifts including jewelry. They offer classes if you are so inclined.
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Succulence
402 Cortland Ave
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Another neighborhood gem with succulents, and other fun gifts including jewelry. They offer classes if you are so inclined.
Fair trade and artisanal items. Unique and lovely store.
12 Small Things
513 Cortland Ave
Fair trade and artisanal items. Unique and lovely store.
Near Glen Park BART Station. Lovely gift shop.
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Perch
654 Chenery St
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Near Glen Park BART Station. Lovely gift shop.

Drinks & Nightlife

Lovely wine bar, that has outside seating if weather is nice. Same owners as Vega, and they do have a nice small menu of nibbles.
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VinoRosso
629 Cortland Ave
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Lovely wine bar, that has outside seating if weather is nice. Same owners as Vega, and they do have a nice small menu of nibbles.
Fun local scene at brewery. Has a food truck outside each night. Great for kids too.
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Barebottle Brewing Company
1525 Cortland Ave
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Fun local scene at brewery. Has a food truck outside each night. Great for kids too.

Entertainment & Activities

Creative take on putt-putt golf where each hole represents a San Francisco landmark. Kids allowed, but not after 8pm or so at night.
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Urban Putt
1096 S Van Ness Ave
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Creative take on putt-putt golf where each hole represents a San Francisco landmark. Kids allowed, but not after 8pm or so at night.
Our favorite place to catch a movie, in a historic theater. Sells out easily so must order tickets in advance.
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Alamo Drafthouse Cinema
2550 Mission St
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Our favorite place to catch a movie, in a historic theater. Sells out easily so must order tickets in advance.
New addition to the neighborhood... a pinball arcade. Fun for kids, but also has great beer selection and Hawaiian food.
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Outer Orbit
3215 Mission St
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New addition to the neighborhood... a pinball arcade. Fun for kids, but also has great beer selection and Hawaiian food.
Stagecoach Greens
1379 4th St
World class museum housed in a dynamite building in the middle of Golden Gate Park.
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Iziko lede Young
50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr
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World class museum housed in a dynamite building in the middle of Golden Gate Park.
Amazing rain forest, aquarium and planetarium. This was one of our favorite places to visit when our kids were little.
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I-Academy yaseCalifornia yezoBuchwepheshe
55 Music Concourse Dr
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Amazing rain forest, aquarium and planetarium. This was one of our favorite places to visit when our kids were little.
Catch a baseball game or take a tour of this beautiful stadium on the Bay.
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I-Oracle Park
24 Willie Mays Plaza
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Catch a baseball game or take a tour of this beautiful stadium on the Bay.
Outstanding art museum. Free for children.
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151 3rd St
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Outstanding art museum. Free for children.
Touristy, but fun for kids. Also, you might catch the sea lions hanging out on the pier. We actually like the Fog Harbor restaurant in case you are there during meal time.
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Fishermans Wharf
2801 Leavenworth St
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Touristy, but fun for kids. Also, you might catch the sea lions hanging out on the pier. We actually like the Fog Harbor restaurant in case you are there during meal time.
Super fun boat ride on the Bay. You may get wet!
RocketBoat
Super fun boat ride on the Bay. You may get wet!
See how fortune cookies are made in this tiny Chinatown factory.
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Golden Gate Fortune Cookies Co
56 Ross Alley
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See how fortune cookies are made in this tiny Chinatown factory.
Check out the concert lineup, the schedule for when Golden State Warriors are in town, or just visit the new arena that has food and great views surrounding the stadium.
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I-Chase Center
1 Warriors Way
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Check out the concert lineup, the schedule for when Golden State Warriors are in town, or just visit the new arena that has food and great views surrounding the stadium.
World class museum near Market Street and downtown.
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Iziko lezobuciko ze-San Francisco zaseMzantsi
151 3rd St
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World class museum near Market Street and downtown.