Guidebook for San Francisco

Charles & René
Charles & René
Guidebook for San Francisco

Food Scene

if you want a quintessential SF coffee experience- this is one. SF hipsters and coffee lovers enjoy! =)
348 recommandé par les habitants
Four Barrel Coffee
375 Valencia St
348 recommandé par les habitants
if you want a quintessential SF coffee experience- this is one. SF hipsters and coffee lovers enjoy! =)
famous Mission-style burritos. fresh delicious ingredients. this is a neighborhood staple
107 recommandé par les habitants
Pancho Villa Taqueria
3071 16th St
107 recommandé par les habitants
famous Mission-style burritos. fresh delicious ingredients. this is a neighborhood staple
old school ice cream at its finest. my favorite place. =) traditional and tropical flavors. make sure to grab a number on your left by the door as soon as you enter! Mostly favored by the locals =)
214 recommandé par les habitants
Mitchell's Ice Cream
688 San Jose Avenue
214 recommandé par les habitants
old school ice cream at its finest. my favorite place. =) traditional and tropical flavors. make sure to grab a number on your left by the door as soon as you enter! Mostly favored by the locals =)
voted the best restaurant in US in 2013. sooo delicious. think: fresh California cuisine served dim-sum style. usually a line if you don't have reservations.
141 recommandé par les habitants
State Bird Provisions
1529 Fillmore St
141 recommandé par les habitants
voted the best restaurant in US in 2013. sooo delicious. think: fresh California cuisine served dim-sum style. usually a line if you don't have reservations.
omg the BEST Bahn-mi (vietnamese sandwiches) in the city. affordable and delicious! my favorite is the pork meatball
53 recommandé par les habitants
Dinosaurs
50 Eureka Dr
53 recommandé par les habitants
omg the BEST Bahn-mi (vietnamese sandwiches) in the city. affordable and delicious! my favorite is the pork meatball
ice cream...some of the best in SF. unique flavors- be prepared for a line though. Grab a cone and enjoy in Dolores Park across the street!
476 recommandé par les habitants
Bi-Rite Creamery
3692 18th St
476 recommandé par les habitants
ice cream...some of the best in SF. unique flavors- be prepared for a line though. Grab a cone and enjoy in Dolores Park across the street!
love tacos or mexican food? this place is updated mexican and delish. the short rib tacos are yummy!
359 recommandé par les habitants
Tacolicious
741 Valencia St
359 recommandé par les habitants
love tacos or mexican food? this place is updated mexican and delish. the short rib tacos are yummy!
best deep dish pizza in the city. a little loud in the evenings but you can get it to go or order and pick up in 30 min. if you are a vegetarian, the white pie thin crust is so good!
359 recommandé par les habitants
Little Star Pizza
846 Divisadero St
359 recommandé par les habitants
best deep dish pizza in the city. a little loud in the evenings but you can get it to go or order and pick up in 30 min. if you are a vegetarian, the white pie thin crust is so good!
This place used to be in the mission but recently relocated here. delicious vietnamese cuisine in a neighborhood feel in Potrero Hill neighborhood.
82 recommandé par les habitants
Navin Thai Restaurant
1059 Powell St
82 recommandé par les habitants
This place used to be in the mission but recently relocated here. delicious vietnamese cuisine in a neighborhood feel in Potrero Hill neighborhood.
ok. let me explain. its more like lots of delicious veggies and grains rolled up in beautiful sushi style rolls. its quite delicious and it has received rave reviews from several vegetarians guests that have stayed with us.
63 recommandé par les habitants
Shizen Vegan Sushi Bar and Izakaya
370 14th Street
63 recommandé par les habitants
ok. let me explain. its more like lots of delicious veggies and grains rolled up in beautiful sushi style rolls. its quite delicious and it has received rave reviews from several vegetarians guests that have stayed with us.
this place is great. its been in SF for a long time and its great food for dinner and their brunch is popular too. and yes, they play movies on the giant wall on the interior courtyard. =)
343 recommandé par les habitants
Foreign Cinema
2534 Mission St
343 recommandé par les habitants
this place is great. its been in SF for a long time and its great food for dinner and their brunch is popular too. and yes, they play movies on the giant wall on the interior courtyard. =)
a fun lively bar that has great roman food wine and cocktails too
111 recommandé par les habitants
Locanda
557 Valencia St
111 recommandé par les habitants
a fun lively bar that has great roman food wine and cocktails too
Peruvian BBQ and ceviche. the ribs appetizer is sooo great. they come in an super dark sauce that is to die for. love it.
203 recommandé par les habitants
Limón Rotisserie
524 Valencia St
203 recommandé par les habitants
Peruvian BBQ and ceviche. the ribs appetizer is sooo great. they come in an super dark sauce that is to die for. love it.
ok. people love this place. its actually hit or miss for us. but if you can get there early for fresh morning buns, they are to die for. YUM
767 recommandé par les habitants
Tartine Bakery
600 Guerrero St
767 recommandé par les habitants
ok. people love this place. its actually hit or miss for us. but if you can get there early for fresh morning buns, they are to die for. YUM
if you want a locals version of in-n-out this is it. yummy burgers, fries, and you can get a spiked milkshake! the chocolate (with uzo) is my favorite.
179 recommandé par les habitants
Super Duper Burgers
721 Market St
179 recommandé par les habitants
if you want a locals version of in-n-out this is it. yummy burgers, fries, and you can get a spiked milkshake! the chocolate (with uzo) is my favorite.
small place but delicious apps and pizza. casual place and walking distance from the house the combo deal is an actual deal! and on Wednesdays you get a free bottle of wine... its aight but a deal nonetheless
Pink Onion
64 14th St
small place but delicious apps and pizza. casual place and walking distance from the house the combo deal is an actual deal! and on Wednesdays you get a free bottle of wine... its aight but a deal nonetheless
28 recommandé par les habitants
Rintaro
82 14th St
28 recommandé par les habitants
local supermarket with lots of beautiful organic produce
274 recommandé par les habitants
Rainbow Grocery
1745 Folsom St
274 recommandé par les habitants
local supermarket with lots of beautiful organic produce
one of our favorites. an SF place for locals. one of our guests went there and had the best meals she ever had! always delicious.
Delfina Restaurant
one of our favorites. an SF place for locals. one of our guests went there and had the best meals she ever had! always delicious.
mom and pop place. really affordable mayan cuisine. we always get the 'poc chuc' the sample platter is a nice veggie starter. on Fridays they have loud music which is a little too loud. but this no frills place is good.
7 recommandé par les habitants
Poc-Chuc
2886 16th St
7 recommandé par les habitants
mom and pop place. really affordable mayan cuisine. we always get the 'poc chuc' the sample platter is a nice veggie starter. on Fridays they have loud music which is a little too loud. but this no frills place is good.
bowling, cocktails, and delicious brunch. (our go-to brunch place. we love the loco-moco) dinner is meh, but bowling is all day, reserve lanes online. (its very pricey) only 6 lanes.
126 recommandé par les habitants
Mission Bowling Club
3176 17th St
126 recommandé par les habitants
bowling, cocktails, and delicious brunch. (our go-to brunch place. we love the loco-moco) dinner is meh, but bowling is all day, reserve lanes online. (its very pricey) only 6 lanes.
if you are a carnivore, this is the place for you. even got stamp of approval from my Argentinian friend. the tongue dish is the best we have had
63 recommandé par les habitants
Lolinda
2518 Mission St
63 recommandé par les habitants
if you are a carnivore, this is the place for you. even got stamp of approval from my Argentinian friend. the tongue dish is the best we have had
its out in the sunset neighborhood. so bring a coat and take Lyft since parking is hard to find. this has been a favorite of ours for special occasions- great cocktails and the white bolognese is out of this world. make reservations.
20 recommandé par les habitants
Pearl 6101
6101 California St
20 recommandé par les habitants
its out in the sunset neighborhood. so bring a coat and take Lyft since parking is hard to find. this has been a favorite of ours for special occasions- great cocktails and the white bolognese is out of this world. make reservations.
if you wanna splurge and can snag a table- this is delicious multi course meal using the freshest ingredients. its like having the French laundry in SF
33 recommandé par les habitants
Lazy Bear
3416 19th St
33 recommandé par les habitants
if you wanna splurge and can snag a table- this is delicious multi course meal using the freshest ingredients. its like having the French laundry in SF
nice casual place for lunch brunch or dinner with California cuisine.
135 recommandé par les habitants
Starbelly
3583 16th St
135 recommandé par les habitants
nice casual place for lunch brunch or dinner with California cuisine.
super fresh and delicious Mexican restaurant. The albondigas soup is so good
28 recommandé par les habitants
El Buen Comer
3435 Mission St
28 recommandé par les habitants
super fresh and delicious Mexican restaurant. The albondigas soup is so good
noodles galore. the best pad se ew I have ever had. small place in a super cute neighborhood
24 recommandé par les habitants
Nute's
903 Cortland Ave
24 recommandé par les habitants
noodles galore. the best pad se ew I have ever had. small place in a super cute neighborhood
if you want a healthier take out option, Bens is so good. filling, fresh, and fast.
Ben's Fast Food
if you want a healthier take out option, Bens is so good. filling, fresh, and fast.
if you want all your senses stimulated, this place is it. its loud the music and the decor but the pizzas are good and interesting natural wine choices
Shuggie’s Trash Pie + Natural Wine
if you want all your senses stimulated, this place is it. its loud the music and the decor but the pizzas are good and interesting natural wine choices
we like this place when we go downtown. its an intense neighborhood but once you pass through the doors, you'll feel like you are in Italy and tasting deliciousness.
11 recommandé par les habitants
MONTESACRO Pinseria SF
510 Stevenson St
11 recommandé par les habitants
we like this place when we go downtown. its an intense neighborhood but once you pass through the doors, you'll feel like you are in Italy and tasting deliciousness.
our go-to Chinese place. its a few blocks away. its interesting people watching and might not be for everyone since its a no frills place. but you get fast fresh food there.
Mission Hunan
our go-to Chinese place. its a few blocks away. its interesting people watching and might not be for everyone since its a no frills place. but you get fast fresh food there.
this place is our go to Vietnamese place. really fresh and delicious. its take out only. if you want a nicer sit down experience, they have a nicer place on Potrero hill
28 recommandé par les habitants
Sunflower
3111 16th St
28 recommandé par les habitants
this place is our go to Vietnamese place. really fresh and delicious. its take out only. if you want a nicer sit down experience, they have a nicer place on Potrero hill
a nice walk for delicious coffee and great light bruch sanwiches. the outside seating is beautiful but can get filled quickly. someone order, and someone go grab a table
50 recommandé par les habitants
Stable Cafe
2128 Folsom St
50 recommandé par les habitants
a nice walk for delicious coffee and great light bruch sanwiches. the outside seating is beautiful but can get filled quickly. someone order, and someone go grab a table

Sightseeing

must-not-miss on your visit to SF. panoramic gorgeous views of the city. impressive during the day or on a clear evening. a favorite spot to have visitors visit.
727 recommandé par les habitants
Twin Peaks
727 recommandé par les habitants
must-not-miss on your visit to SF. panoramic gorgeous views of the city. impressive during the day or on a clear evening. a favorite spot to have visitors visit.
Dolores Park is under renovation right now but half of it is still available to enjoy...grab a lunch on 18th st. and lay out in the sun. the SW corner offers magnificent views of the city too!
1244 recommandé par les habitants
Mission Dolores Park
19th Street
1244 recommandé par les habitants
Dolores Park is under renovation right now but half of it is still available to enjoy...grab a lunch on 18th st. and lay out in the sun. the SW corner offers magnificent views of the city too!
if you can't get to twin peaks, this also has stunning views of downtown. and has a small hiking trail.
362 recommandé par les habitants
Bernal Heights Park
3400-3416 Folsom St
362 recommandé par les habitants
if you can't get to twin peaks, this also has stunning views of downtown. and has a small hiking trail.

Shopping

forget your charger? Best Buy is an electronics store that has all things electrical from phones to laptops to video games.
20 recommandé par les habitants
Best Buy
1717 Harrison St
20 recommandé par les habitants
forget your charger? Best Buy is an electronics store that has all things electrical from phones to laptops to video games.

Drinks & Nightlife

this is a great rooftop bar with a great vibe and small plates you can order if you get hungry too.
224 recommandé par les habitants
El Techo
2516 Mission St
224 recommandé par les habitants
this is a great rooftop bar with a great vibe and small plates you can order if you get hungry too.
Oasis. its a bar. its a club. its a performance space for drag shows and cabaret acts. check out the website for what happening. its a lot of fun.
20 recommandé par les habitants
Oasis
298 11th St
20 recommandé par les habitants
Oasis. its a bar. its a club. its a performance space for drag shows and cabaret acts. check out the website for what happening. its a lot of fun.
this is a fun eclectic place with really delicious cocktails. this block gets pretty crowded on the weekends since its close to other bars and live music venues like Slims.
26 recommandé par les habitants
Bergerac
316 11th St
26 recommandé par les habitants
this is a fun eclectic place with really delicious cocktails. this block gets pretty crowded on the weekends since its close to other bars and live music venues like Slims.
its actually a restaurant but honestly the drinks are the best thing about this place.
56 recommandé par les habitants
Bar Agricole
1540 11th St
56 recommandé par les habitants
its actually a restaurant but honestly the drinks are the best thing about this place.

Essentials

if farm to table/organic groceries is your thing, this is the place for you. Don't forget your reusable grocery bags (they are in the orange tub in pantry) or you will be judged LOL
274 recommandé par les habitants
Rainbow Grocery
1745 Folsom St
274 recommandé par les habitants
if farm to table/organic groceries is your thing, this is the place for you. Don't forget your reusable grocery bags (they are in the orange tub in pantry) or you will be judged LOL

Getting Around

closest 'subway/metro' station.
162 recommandé par les habitants
16th St Mission BART Station
2000 Mission St
162 recommandé par les habitants
closest 'subway/metro' station.

Everything Else

not the nicest grocery store but the closest. get your forgotten toiletry items, snacks here. don't forget your reusable grocery bags in the orange tub in pantry in kitchen
23 recommandé par les habitants
Foodsco
1800 Folsom St
23 recommandé par les habitants
not the nicest grocery store but the closest. get your forgotten toiletry items, snacks here. don't forget your reusable grocery bags in the orange tub in pantry in kitchen
we LOVE Muir Woods. its a gem of the Bay Area. Redwood trees that are hundreds of years old. Hiking trails for easy to advanced hikers. Go early to get good parking. If you are there early enough, you'll beat the crowds and the entrance fee too!
660 recommandé par les habitants
Muir Woods National Monument
660 recommandé par les habitants
we LOVE Muir Woods. its a gem of the Bay Area. Redwood trees that are hundreds of years old. Hiking trails for easy to advanced hikers. Go early to get good parking. If you are there early enough, you'll beat the crowds and the entrance fee too!
Peruvian BBQ and ceviche. the ribs appetizer is sooo great. they come in an super dark sauce that is to die for. love it.
203 recommandé par les habitants
Limón Rotisserie
524 Valencia St
203 recommandé par les habitants
Peruvian BBQ and ceviche. the ribs appetizer is sooo great. they come in an super dark sauce that is to die for. love it.