Shirley’s SF Guidebook and Recos

Shirley
Shirley’s SF Guidebook and Recos

Cafe/Coffee Shops

Check out one of the more unique coffee shops located in the Mission and about 10 minutes from the condo.
349 recommandé par les habitants
Four Barrel Coffee
375 Valencia St
349 recommandé par les habitants
Check out one of the more unique coffee shops located in the Mission and about 10 minutes from the condo.
There are a ton of boba shops but this one is super popular and is only 2 blocks away or <10 minute walk.
12 recommandé par les habitants
Boba Guys Hayes Valley
8 Octavia St
12 recommandé par les habitants
There are a ton of boba shops but this one is super popular and is only 2 blocks away or <10 minute walk.
Artisanal ice cream shop has so many interesting flavors! I went to my first S&S in Portland but now it's only 15 minute walk away. Try all the unique and interesting flavors with their homemade waffles.
54 recommandé par les habitants
Salt & Straw
2201 Fillmore St
54 recommandé par les habitants
Artisanal ice cream shop has so many interesting flavors! I went to my first S&S in Portland but now it's only 15 minute walk away. Try all the unique and interesting flavors with their homemade waffles.
It's literally across the street and next to Equinox
Blue Bottle Coffee
It's literally across the street and next to Equinox
Sometimes there's a line b/c this spot is so popular. If you love desserts, this will be your paradise.
Na Ya Dessert Cafe
Sometimes there's a line b/c this spot is so popular. If you love desserts, this will be your paradise.
Multiple locations in the city and iconic SF coffee shop. My favorites are Philtered Soul and Mint Mojitos with cream and sugar.
Philz Coffee
Multiple locations in the city and iconic SF coffee shop. My favorites are Philtered Soul and Mint Mojitos with cream and sugar.

Bars

Less than a five-minute walk, you will stumble into this casual beer garden, on the corner of Valencia/Duboce, that is always lively and has a large selection of beers and drinks.
222 recommandé par les habitants
Zeitgeist
199 Valencia St
222 recommandé par les habitants
Less than a five-minute walk, you will stumble into this casual beer garden, on the corner of Valencia/Duboce, that is always lively and has a large selection of beers and drinks.
Trendy and casual bar with beer garden in Hayes Valley. About a 15 minute walk from condo.
12 recommandé par les habitants
Anina
482 Hayes St
12 recommandé par les habitants
Trendy and casual bar with beer garden in Hayes Valley. About a 15 minute walk from condo.
A speakeasy-style bar with inventive cocktails, but very limited seating in Hayes Valley. A short walk, maybe 10-15 minutes.
Linden Room
292 Linden St
A speakeasy-style bar with inventive cocktails, but very limited seating in Hayes Valley. A short walk, maybe 10-15 minutes.
Just one block away, there's a swanky cocktail bar, wine and spirts spot that's pretty happening during happy hour (overflow from nearby tech companies).
56 recommandé par les habitants
Bar Agricole
1540 11th St
56 recommandé par les habitants
Just one block away, there's a swanky cocktail bar, wine and spirts spot that's pretty happening during happy hour (overflow from nearby tech companies).
A piano bar that has special events, karaoke, and great drinks.
80 recommandé par les habitants
Martuni's
4 Valencia Street
80 recommandé par les habitants
A piano bar that has special events, karaoke, and great drinks.
For those that are beer drinkers, this is your spot (and only 5-10 min walk).
Standard Deviant Brewing
280 14th St
For those that are beer drinkers, this is your spot (and only 5-10 min walk).
Take an Uber to this newly opened rooftop bar (Feb 2023) for gorgeous views of the city.
Cavaña
Take an Uber to this newly opened rooftop bar (Feb 2023) for gorgeous views of the city.
Go here for "sinfully delicious cocktails" Wed to Sunday. Small lounge and bar that is open until 2am.
Dahlia SF
Go here for "sinfully delicious cocktails" Wed to Sunday. Small lounge and bar that is open until 2am.

Fitness

I like to take yoga classes here, only 10 minute walk from condo. There's free community yoga class on Mondays at noon but sign up early.
12 recommandé par les habitants
Love Story Yoga
473 Valencia St
12 recommandé par les habitants
I like to take yoga classes here, only 10 minute walk from condo. There's free community yoga class on Mondays at noon but sign up early.
Only 5-10 min walk from the condo
FITNESS SF - Mid Market
1 10th St
Only 5-10 min walk from the condo
Requires a membership but if you have one this is literally across the street from the condo so no excuses for not working out.
Equinox Van Mission
Requires a membership but if you have one this is literally across the street from the condo so no excuses for not working out.
There's 4 Barry's Bootcamp in town and this one is the closest
Barry's Castro
There's 4 Barry's Bootcamp in town and this one is the closest
Squeeze in a work out here, only 5 minutes away.
Orangetheory Fitness
Squeeze in a work out here, only 5 minutes away.
Live Fit Gym • Hayes Valley
301 Fell St

Brunch

About a mile away, this bakery is known for its fresh bread and pastries. Always a line so be patient! Great spot for breakfast or brunch.
768 recommandé par les habitants
Tartine Bakery
600 Guerrero St
768 recommandé par les habitants
About a mile away, this bakery is known for its fresh bread and pastries. Always a line so be patient! Great spot for breakfast or brunch.
Unfortunately, they don't take reservations and the line is usually pretty long (ie 1 hr). It's worth the wait!
133 recommandé par les habitants
Kitchen Story
3499 16th St
133 recommandé par les habitants
Unfortunately, they don't take reservations and the line is usually pretty long (ie 1 hr). It's worth the wait!
Relatively new bar and brunch spot that is in the heart of Hayes Valley and only 10 min walk from condo.
Hazie's
Relatively new bar and brunch spot that is in the heart of Hayes Valley and only 10 min walk from condo.
135 recommandé par les habitants
Starbelly
3583 16th St
135 recommandé par les habitants
261 recommandé par les habitants
Plow
1299 18th St
261 recommandé par les habitants
Cute French bistro and popular brunch spot that is 12 minute uber ride away in Cole Valley. Be prepared to wait ~1 hour during brunching hours.
286 recommandé par les habitants
Zazie
941 Cole St
286 recommandé par les habitants
Cute French bistro and popular brunch spot that is 12 minute uber ride away in Cole Valley. Be prepared to wait ~1 hour during brunching hours.

Food scene

This neighborhood gem is super popular so there may be a wait as they don't take reservations. Get the most popular juicy (and sometimes squirty) pork bao as well as the Xiao Long Bao aka shanghai dumplings.
Dumpling Home
This neighborhood gem is super popular so there may be a wait as they don't take reservations. Get the most popular juicy (and sometimes squirty) pork bao as well as the Xiao Long Bao aka shanghai dumplings.
This restaurant is only 5 mins away. My favorite is their tea leaf salad!
115 recommandé par les habitants
Burma Love
211 Valencia St
115 recommandé par les habitants
This restaurant is only 5 mins away. My favorite is their tea leaf salad!
This neighborhood gem has amazing cocktails and the food is flavorful and tasty. I have so many go to dishes here, so try them all. A few reco include their momos, butter chicken, spicy, cauliflower, and of course the garlic naan. For cocktails, I'm enamored with the Spicy Yeti, the Monkey Temple, and Purple Haze.
6 recommandé par les habitants
Dancing Yak
280 Valencia St
6 recommandé par les habitants
This neighborhood gem has amazing cocktails and the food is flavorful and tasty. I have so many go to dishes here, so try them all. A few reco include their momos, butter chicken, spicy, cauliflower, and of course the garlic naan. For cocktails, I'm enamored with the Spicy Yeti, the Monkey Temple, and Purple Haze.
Get the fish tacos or 3 tacos meal for super cheap. Go M-F from 3-5pm, tacos are $2 bucks
107 recommandé par les habitants
Pancho Villa Taqueria
3071 16th St
107 recommandé par les habitants
Get the fish tacos or 3 tacos meal for super cheap. Go M-F from 3-5pm, tacos are $2 bucks
Need a quick bite that's just a block away, here you go!
Bomb Fried Rice
Need a quick bite that's just a block away, here you go!
About a 10 min walk, you'll stumble across this casual family-owned southern Italian restaurant with so many pizza and pasta options.
Pink Onion
64 14th St
About a 10 min walk, you'll stumble across this casual family-owned southern Italian restaurant with so many pizza and pasta options.
The sushi comes out on a rocket LOL. Very walkable and casual spot to check out.
Rocket Sushi
The sushi comes out on a rocket LOL. Very walkable and casual spot to check out.
This restaurant is so charming and all the food is amazing! Reco getting the aperol spritz and the margarita pizza. It's about 10 min walk from the condo.
25 recommandé par les habitants
a Mano
450 Hayes St
25 recommandé par les habitants
This restaurant is so charming and all the food is amazing! Reco getting the aperol spritz and the margarita pizza. It's about 10 min walk from the condo.
A bit fancier and pretty close to the theatre district. Start your evening here and then watch a good show or concert.
166 recommandé par les habitants
Zuni Café
1658 Market St
166 recommandé par les habitants
A bit fancier and pretty close to the theatre district. Start your evening here and then watch a good show or concert.
If you get hangry and don't want to go far, this taco truck is just downstairs. You can order online and conveniently pick up.
Taqueria Cazadores
1600 Mission St
If you get hangry and don't want to go far, this taco truck is just downstairs. You can order online and conveniently pick up.
For a special night, make a reservation in advance, and go to Rich Table (only 10 min walk).
71 recommandé par les habitants
Rich Table
199 Gough St
71 recommandé par les habitants
For a special night, make a reservation in advance, and go to Rich Table (only 10 min walk).
Ceviche and the lomo saltado are pretty amazing here!
203 recommandé par les habitants
Limón Rotisserie
524 Valencia St
203 recommandé par les habitants
Ceviche and the lomo saltado are pretty amazing here!
Its about a 5 minute walk from condo, so it's close by for romantic date night, business dinner, or special occasion. Be prepared for the omakase style menu or tasting menus.
Sushi Shio
Its about a 5 minute walk from condo, so it's close by for romantic date night, business dinner, or special occasion. Be prepared for the omakase style menu or tasting menus.

Nightlife

Performing arts theater that's only a few blocks away to catch your favorite musical or show.
68 recommandé par les habitants
SHN Orpheum Theatre
1192 Market St
68 recommandé par les habitants
Performing arts theater that's only a few blocks away to catch your favorite musical or show.
Night club with good music
Halcyon SF
314 11th St
Night club with good music
Night club (formerly known as Audio) with two 2 bars and sunken dance floor.
28 recommandé par les habitants
Calle-11 Nightclub
316 11th St
28 recommandé par les habitants
Night club (formerly known as Audio) with two 2 bars and sunken dance floor.
55 recommandé par les habitants
Public Works
161 Erie St
55 recommandé par les habitants
Only 10 min walk to concerts here!
34 recommandé par les habitants
Bill Graham Civic Auditorium
99 Grove St
34 recommandé par les habitants
Only 10 min walk to concerts here!
Fried chicken at a gas station, yes! After late night out, this is a good spot to grab and go.
Krispy Krunchy Fried Chicken
Fried chicken at a gas station, yes! After late night out, this is a good spot to grab and go.
Music venue only three blocks away and has concerts and events all the time. Check out their website for tickets.
114 recommandé par les habitants
SFJAZZ
201 Franklin St
114 recommandé par les habitants
Music venue only three blocks away and has concerts and events all the time. Check out their website for tickets.

Groceries

Whole Foods Market
171 recommandé par les habitants
Costco Wholesale
450 10th St
171 recommandé par les habitants
Target
Go here for organic, vegetarian/vegan, GF, and healthy items.
275 recommandé par les habitants
Rainbow Grocery
1745 Folsom St
275 recommandé par les habitants
Go here for organic, vegetarian/vegan, GF, and healthy items.
Pick up organic groceries and there's food hall inside with cafes and counter serve eats.
59 recommandé par les habitants
The Market
1355 Market St
59 recommandé par les habitants
Pick up organic groceries and there's food hall inside with cafes and counter serve eats.