Guidebook for San Francisco
Food Scene
Papalote Mexican Grill
1777 Fulton Stauthentic Mexican. get fish tacos.
Beretta
1199 Valencia Stburrata is sooo good
DOSA on Valencia
995 Valencia Stdecadent decor and Indian food, big portions
Udupi Palace
1007 Valencia Stvegetarian South Indian, cheap and amazing
Foreign Cinema
2534 Mission Stupscale, one of the best restaurants in all of SF.
Garcon
1101 Valencia Stwonderful service, authentic French bistro style
Schmidt's
2400 Folsom Streetreal German sausage!
Flour + Water
2401 Harrison Stspecial occasion, outstanding (like Foreign Cinema)
it's an institution with long lines and well worth the wait. get there by 7pm if possible. vegan Mexican. meat eaters love it.
150 lokale inwoners bevelen aan
Gracias Madre
2211 Mission Stit's an institution with long lines and well worth the wait. get there by 7pm if possible. vegan Mexican. meat eaters love it.
Sugarlump
2862 24th Streetliving room style decor
another institution, also excellent coffee available to go
199 lokale inwoners bevelen aan
Dynamo Donut and Coffee
2760 24th Stanother institution, also excellent coffee available to go
best coffee in San Francisco, tied only with Four Barrel which is a little farther away
295 lokale inwoners bevelen aan
Ritual Coffee Roasters
1026 Valencia Stbest coffee in San Francisco, tied only with Four Barrel which is a little farther away
tied with Ritual for best coffee in SF. also really cool interior decor
348 lokale inwoners bevelen aan
Four Barrel Coffee
375 Valencia Sttied with Ritual for best coffee in SF. also really cool interior decor
Philz Coffee
3101 24th Stclassic drip coffee in many flavors, comfy couches
El Techo
2516 Mission Stcarnivore heaven, a bit upscale, also has a cool rooftop bar
Tartine Bakery
600 Guerrero Stbest bread in SF, also good pastries
cheap and delicious Pakistani food. bring your own wine/beer/liquor, there's a store across the street.
90 lokale inwoners bevelen aan
Pakwan
3182 16th Stcheap and delicious Pakistani food. bring your own wine/beer/liquor, there's a store across the street.
OK it's really far away, but if you've never had Burmese food, this is outstanding. Get the tea leaf salad, and only order the Burmese food, Chinese options are mediocre.
62 lokale inwoners bevelen aan
Mandalay Restaurant
4348 California StOK it's really far away, but if you've never had Burmese food, this is outstanding. Get the tea leaf salad, and only order the Burmese food, Chinese options are mediocre.
Manos Nouveau
3970 17th StreetOutstanding California fusion - note that the max table size is 4 people.
The Tradesman
753 Alabama StreetSurprising menu combinations. Really outstanding!
Modern take on Thai cuisine. Locally sourced, great food.
117 lokale inwoners bevelen aan
Farmhouse Kitchen Thai Cuisine
710 Florida StModern take on Thai cuisine. Locally sourced, great food.
The Spice Jar
2500 Bryant StEclectic mix of southeast asian cuisines.
Probably the best ice cream in the city... they're closed mondays, rest of the week they close at 6pm, sunday 5pm.
105 lokale inwoners bevelen aan
Mr. and Mrs. Miscellaneous
699 22nd StProbably the best ice cream in the city... they're closed mondays, rest of the week they close at 6pm, sunday 5pm.
Entertainment & Activities
Limón Rotisserie
524 Valencia StPeruvian, family style, delicious, affordable
L's Caffe
2871 24th Stlunch only, super casual if you need a quick sandwich
best hot chocolate outside of Paris. also love the flight of brownies.
152 lokale inwoners bevelen aan
Dandelion Chocolate
740 Valencia Stbest hot chocolate outside of Paris. also love the flight of brownies.
Humphry Slocombe
famous ice cream of San Francisco
classic diner look, yummy food and friendly service. no reservations.
138 lokale inwoners bevelen aan
St. Francis Fountain
2801 24th Stclassic diner look, yummy food and friendly service. no reservations.
open design, overlooking a nice park, a few outdoor tables, comfort food style
260 lokale inwoners bevelen aan
Precita Park Cafe & Grill
500 Precita Avenueopen design, overlooking a nice park, a few outdoor tables, comfort food style
b. patisserie
2821 California Stbest pastries ever. rivals the best of Paris.
Everything Else
Sidewalk Juice
3287 21st Stjuice and smoothies in every flavor, and organic snacks
Essentials
all the basic groceries, and some basic office supplies and printing
92 lokale inwoners bevelen aan
Tony's Market & Liquor
2751 24th Stall the basic groceries, and some basic office supplies and printing
Five Markets
2824 24th Stall organic market
biggest market nearby, low prices, high quality, some organic produce, nice staff
56 lokale inwoners bevelen aan
Casa Lucas Market
2934 24th Stbiggest market nearby, low prices, high quality, some organic produce, nice staff
Shopping
Alley Cat Books
3036 24th Stgreat bookstore, also sells magazines
pharmacy, photo service, basic home/bath/office/picnic supplies, ATM machine, and public transit cards
263 lokale inwoners bevelen aan
Walgreens
1363 Divisadero Stpharmacy, photo service, basic home/bath/office/picnic supplies, ATM machine, and public transit cards
Chocolate Covered
4069 24th StEverything chocolate.
Drinks & Nightlife
great beer selection. they also have excellent dinner if you can manage to find a table.
177 lokale inwoners bevelen aan
The Monk's Kettle
3141 16th Streetgreat beer selection. they also have excellent dinner if you can manage to find a table.
Asiento
2730 21st Stdelicious tapas and really nice bar. cash or debit cards only.
Trick Dog
3010 20th Streally fun noisy bar with incredible drink selection
The Napper Tandy
3200 24th Stclassic fun Irish sports bar
Amnesia
853 Valencia Stfun bar, often has live music, and dance floor
Latin American Club
3286 22nd Stfun local SF vibe
Great selection on local beers and alcohol, mixed with very good bar food. Huge place with fun atmosphere.
** Must have ID (passport for foreigners)
148 lokale inwoners bevelen aan
Southern Pacific Brewing
620 Treat AveGreat selection on local beers and alcohol, mixed with very good bar food. Huge place with fun atmosphere.
** Must have ID (passport for foreigners)
Arts & Culture
live music venue. also has a restaurant right next door that's really good called The Vestry.
135 lokale inwoners bevelen aan
The Chapel
777 Valencia Streetlive music venue. also has a restaurant right next door that's really good called The Vestry.