Guidebook for San Francisco
Food Scene
In this sunny corner café, classic Eastern European meets modern Californian with housemade bagels, potato knishes, and the not-to-be-missed krasinski torte, Russian honey cake.
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20th Century Cafe
198 Gough StIn this sunny corner café, classic Eastern European meets modern Californian with housemade bagels, potato knishes, and the not-to-be-missed krasinski torte, Russian honey cake.
New Concept Café that “combines the efficiencies of fast casual with the complexity and detail expected of fine dining” – Yelp reviewer.
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Little Gem on Grove
400 Grove StNew Concept Café that “combines the efficiencies of fast casual with the complexity and detail expected of fine dining” – Yelp reviewer.
Christopher's approach to chocolate making utilizes a combination of traditional European style craftsmanship with modern interpretations of flavors and designs. Whether you are giving these as a gift
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Christopher Elbow Chocolates
401 Hayes StChristopher's approach to chocolate making utilizes a combination of traditional European style craftsmanship with modern interpretations of flavors and designs. Whether you are giving these as a gift
Birba
458 Grove StOwner-run hidden wine bar with a revolving and refreshing take on wine selection
“Everything tasted homemade like my mom made it, the kibbeh, spinach pie, hummus, meat pie, shawarma and all!” - Yelp Reviewer.
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Mazzat
501 Fell St“Everything tasted homemade like my mom made it, the kibbeh, spinach pie, hummus, meat pie, shawarma and all!” - Yelp Reviewer.
This Hayes Valley kiosk was the first official Blue Bottle cafe opened back in 2005. Enjoy your off-menu Gibraltar on one of the stone benches outside.
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Blue Bottle Coffee
315 Linden StThis Hayes Valley kiosk was the first official Blue Bottle cafe opened back in 2005. Enjoy your off-menu Gibraltar on one of the stone benches outside.
High-end Mexican cuisine, seafood & cocktails in bustling, rustic-chic quarters with big windows
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Cala
149 Fell StHigh-end Mexican cuisine, seafood & cocktails in bustling, rustic-chic quarters with big windows
Californian comfort food. Reservations are notoriously tricky to come by, but coming early and sipping on a cocktail at the bar isn't a bad way to wait for a table.
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Rich Table
199 Gough StCalifornian comfort food. Reservations are notoriously tricky to come by, but coming early and sipping on a cocktail at the bar isn't a bad way to wait for a table.
Chef Corey Lee, formerly of French Laundry and Benu, has taken the classic Parisian bistro and given it a modern, sleek update at Monsieur Benjamin.
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Monsieur Benjamin
451 Gough StChef Corey Lee, formerly of French Laundry and Benu, has taken the classic Parisian bistro and given it a modern, sleek update at Monsieur Benjamin.
Beyond words can describe. Arrive early because the wait is usually an hour.
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State Bird Provisions
1529 Fillmore StBeyond words can describe. Arrive early because the wait is usually an hour.
DragonEats
520 Gough StCheap good vietnamese food
Authentic Japanese bar food and ramen. My neighborhood favorite.
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Nojo Ramen Tavern
231 Franklin StAuthentic Japanese bar food and ramen. My neighborhood favorite.
Kingdom Of Dumpling
1713 Taraval StBest soup dumplings in SF!
KitTea Cat Cafe
1266 Valencia Streetpurrr-tea cats, what more can you ask for? :)
Fast breakfast while watching the morning commuters from Marin rush to work.
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Ferry Building Marketplace
Fast breakfast while watching the morning commuters from Marin rush to work.
Four Barrel Coffee
375 Valencia StMid-morning coffee
The Slanted Door
Ferry BuildingWorking lunch with colleagues
Luce Restaurant
888 Howard StBusiness breakfast
Ame Restaurant
689 Mission StreetNeed-to-impress-clients lunch
The Cavalier
360 Jessie StLunch on your own
Tartine Bakery
600 Guerrero StAfternoon tea/drink
Beretta
1199 Valencia StDinner on your own
Pizzeria Delfina
3621 18th StDinner with colleagues
Atelier Crenn
3127 Fillmore StPrivate dinner
Spruce
3640 Sacramento StBig dinner with partner/clients
Everything Else
Proxy, a rotating roster of food, art, and retail vendors. Check out current Proxy tenants like Smitten Ice Cream, Biergarten, Juice Shop, Ritual Coffee Roasters, Streets of San Francisco Bike Tours.
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PROXY
432 Octavia StProxy, a rotating roster of food, art, and retail vendors. Check out current Proxy tenants like Smitten Ice Cream, Biergarten, Juice Shop, Ritual Coffee Roasters, Streets of San Francisco Bike Tours.
On the ground floor of the Art Deco behemoth at 1355 Market, also known as the Twitter Building, you will find something reminiscent of Le Bon Marche of Paris plus an awesome store front cafe.
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The Market
1355 Market StOn the ground floor of the Art Deco behemoth at 1355 Market, also known as the Twitter Building, you will find something reminiscent of Le Bon Marche of Paris plus an awesome store front cafe.
“San Francisco’s most charming pastry shop.” Enter their bright, pastel-colored store along Octavia Street and you’ll be overcome with the urge for cakes, pastries, and a vast assortment of candies.
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Miette
449 Octavia St“San Francisco’s most charming pastry shop.” Enter their bright, pastel-colored store along Octavia Street and you’ll be overcome with the urge for cakes, pastries, and a vast assortment of candies.
Wide selection of wine from around the world. “Grab some wine and sit out back in the garden if you'd like to forget you live in a city” - Yelp Reviewer
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Arlequin Wine Merchant
372 Hayes StWide selection of wine from around the world. “Grab some wine and sit out back in the garden if you'd like to forget you live in a city” - Yelp Reviewer
Not looking to max out your credit card on some new clothes? Azalea is a good Hayes Valley stop for (slightly more) affordable mens and womenswear.
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Azalea Boutique
411 Hayes StNot looking to max out your credit card on some new clothes? Azalea is a good Hayes Valley stop for (slightly more) affordable mens and womenswear.
Medium to High-end boutique with one-of-a-kind finds, with Aesop as a subtenant, if you are into that.
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Rand + Statler
425 Hayes StMedium to High-end boutique with one-of-a-kind finds, with Aesop as a subtenant, if you are into that.
Join their monthly Books and Booze Club, where—you guessed it—great literature meets signature cocktails on the last Wednesday of every month.
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Two Sisters Bar and Books
579 Hayes StreetJoin their monthly Books and Booze Club, where—you guessed it—great literature meets signature cocktails on the last Wednesday of every month.
Patricia’s Green is a long, narrow open space dotted with playground equipment and public art. Grab a coffee or a snack nearby and enjoy the sunshine on one of the Green’s many benches and tables
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Patricia’s Green In Hayes Valley
50 Oak StPatricia’s Green is a long, narrow open space dotted with playground equipment and public art. Grab a coffee or a snack nearby and enjoy the sunshine on one of the Green’s many benches and tables
SFJAZZ
201 Franklin StAmazing venue and line-up.
San Francisco Symphony
201 Van Ness AveAn SF institution.
SHN Orpheum Theatre
1192 Market StCheck out their show list.
The Warfield
982 Market StCheck out their show list.
Offers the broadest perspectives about ideas and values, the creative process, and how we think about the world we live in. Past notable speakers include: Michael Lewis, Orhan Pamuk,Ta-Nehisi Coates
Sydney Goldstein Theater
275 Hayes StOffers the broadest perspectives about ideas and values, the creative process, and how we think about the world we live in. Past notable speakers include: Michael Lewis, Orhan Pamuk,Ta-Nehisi Coates
The Independent
628 Divisadero StAwesome music venue to keep tap of rising musicians.
Solid and rotating collection of Asian Art. One of the best in North America.
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Asian Art Museum
200 Larkin StSolid and rotating collection of Asian Art. One of the best in North America.
City Lights Booksellers
261 Columbus AveLegendary bookstore & awesome place to read
The Booksmith
1727 Haight StBookshop
Drinks & Nightlife
speakeasy + tiki bar = Smuggler’s Cove. All things rum-based with a drink menu of more than 70 cocktails. join their Rumbustion Society, sample 200 rums (not at once), and become a Master of Cove
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Smuggler's Cove
650 Gough Stspeakeasy + tiki bar = Smuggler’s Cove. All things rum-based with a drink menu of more than 70 cocktails. join their Rumbustion Society, sample 200 rums (not at once), and become a Master of Cove
Rickshaw Stop
155 Fell StAwesome music venue to keep tap of rising musicians.
Orbit Room
1900 Market Stan SF institution, recently remodeled (in 2015-2016).
Comstock Saloon
155 Columbus AveDrink after dinner
Bourbon & Branch
501 Jones StOn the tiles
Shopping
You can find all sorts of stationary, art supply, and beautiful paper products in this store.
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FLAX art and design
1501 Martin Luther King Jr WayYou can find all sorts of stationary, art supply, and beautiful paper products in this store.
Heath Ceramics
2900 18th StDesigner Goods for Thank yous
Chronicle Books
680 2nd StSomething you can't get anywhere else
Neiman-Marcus
150 Stockton StLost luggage - where to buy shirts, socks and underwear
Paxton Gate Curiosities
766 Valencia StSomething for the kids
PlumpJack Wine & Spirits
4011 24th StSomething for someone you love
Parks & Nature
Crissy Field
Good running route
Sightseeing
Good running route (Crissy field to Golden Gate Bridge)
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Golden Gate Bridge
Golden Gate BridgeGood running route (Crissy field to Golden Gate Bridge)
Arts & Culture
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
151 3rd StRecently opened (2016)