Guidebook for San Francisco
Food Scene
Routinely named America's best burrito. There's always long lines but their food is definitely worth the hype!
348 recommandé par les habitants
La Taqueria
2889 Mission StRoutinely named America's best burrito. There's always long lines but their food is definitely worth the hype!
Perfect no-frills dinner if you're in the mood for freshly made pupusas, rice and beans.
8 recommandé par les habitants
Los Panchos Restaurant
3206 Mission StPerfect no-frills dinner if you're in the mood for freshly made pupusas, rice and beans.
Great place to grab dinner if you're in the mood for American comfort food. Order the deviled eggs, meatloaf and fried chicken.
156 recommandé par les habitants
Blue Plate
3218 Mission StGreat place to grab dinner if you're in the mood for American comfort food. Order the deviled eggs, meatloaf and fried chicken.
One of my favorite restaurants in San Francisco! Ideal for groups and those dining on a budget. I'd recommend ordering their rotisserie chicken, mac 'n cheese, ceviche and sangria.
203 recommandé par les habitants
Limón Rotisserie
524 Valencia StOne of my favorite restaurants in San Francisco! Ideal for groups and those dining on a budget. I'd recommend ordering their rotisserie chicken, mac 'n cheese, ceviche and sangria.
PizzaHacker
3299 Mission StBest thin-crust pizza in town!
One of San Francisco's most beloved local coffee shops, with an on-site roaster and Instagrammable tiled floors.
378 recommandé par les habitants
Sightglass Coffee
270 7th StOne of San Francisco's most beloved local coffee shops, with an on-site roaster and Instagrammable tiled floors.
Local coffee shop with a whimsical ambiance and delicious coffee and pastries.
83 recommandé par les habitants
Pinhole Coffee
231 Cortland AveLocal coffee shop with a whimsical ambiance and delicious coffee and pastries.
Super popular cafe with seasonal baked goods, sandwiches, and salads. Their avocado toast or chia bowl comes highly recommended.
86 recommandé par les habitants
Cafe St Jorge
3438 Mission StSuper popular cafe with seasonal baked goods, sandwiches, and salads. Their avocado toast or chia bowl comes highly recommended.
Epic soul food restaurant with some of the best fried chicken around. Expect long lines at brunch.
158 recommandé par les habitants
The Front Porch
65 29th StEpic soul food restaurant with some of the best fried chicken around. Expect long lines at brunch.
Probably the highest-end offering in the area. Worth visiting just for their oft-Instagrammed uni crème brûlée (it tastes just as good as it sounds).
26 recommandé par les habitants
3rd Cousin
919 Cortland AveProbably the highest-end offering in the area. Worth visiting just for their oft-Instagrammed uni crème brûlée (it tastes just as good as it sounds).
Small but friendly coffee shop that's right around the corner if you're in need of a quick fix.
46 recommandé par les habitants
CoffeeShop
3139 Mission StSmall but friendly coffee shop that's right around the corner if you're in need of a quick fix.
Solid cocktails, pizza and pasta. Great for brunch or dinner!
282 recommandé par les habitants
Beretta
1199 Valencia StSolid cocktails, pizza and pasta. Great for brunch or dinner!
Fine dining restaurant with focus on veggies. Snagged the #1 spot on Bon Appetit’s Best New Restaurant list in 2015
105 recommandé par les habitants
AL's Place
1499 Valencia StreetFine dining restaurant with focus on veggies. Snagged the #1 spot on Bon Appetit’s Best New Restaurant list in 2015
Fantastic neighborhood Peruvian restaurant, with delicious lomo saltado and ceviche.
20 recommandé par les habitants
Mi Lindo Peru
3226 Mission StFantastic neighborhood Peruvian restaurant, with delicious lomo saltado and ceviche.
Hole-in-the-wall Middle Eastern and Mediterranean restaurant with excellent shwarma and falafel.
41 recommandé par les habitants
Old Jerusalem
2966 Mission StreetHole-in-the-wall Middle Eastern and Mediterranean restaurant with excellent shwarma and falafel.
Grungy taqueria open till 2am, home to one of the best burritos in the city. Expect long lines but they move quickly.
169 recommandé par les habitants
Taquería El Farolito
2779 Mission StGrungy taqueria open till 2am, home to one of the best burritos in the city. Expect long lines but they move quickly.
Very popular cafe restaurant, with some of the best bread and baked goods in the city. Very Instagrammable.
155 recommandé par les habitants
Tartine Manufactory
595 Alabama StVery popular cafe restaurant, with some of the best bread and baked goods in the city. Very Instagrammable.
Tasty Cuban sandwiches, empanadas and rice bowls in a very trendy setting.
9 recommandé par les habitants
Media Noche
3465 19th StTasty Cuban sandwiches, empanadas and rice bowls in a very trendy setting.
Emmy's Spaghetti Shack
3230 Mission StThe best spaghetti in town.
A family-owned ice cream shop that's practically a San Francisco institution. All the ice cream is handmade and it's open till 11pm!
214 recommandé par les habitants
Mitchell's Ice Cream
688 San Jose AvenueA family-owned ice cream shop that's practically a San Francisco institution. All the ice cream is handmade and it's open till 11pm!
Their ramen is top-notch, and doesn't come with the 1 hour+ lines at most of the other ramen joints in town. Try their spicy tonkotsu ramen with black garlic.
112 recommandé par les habitants
Chloe's Cafe
1399 Church StreetTheir ramen is top-notch, and doesn't come with the 1 hour+ lines at most of the other ramen joints in town. Try their spicy tonkotsu ramen with black garlic.
Casual spot to grab excellent Japanese katsu curry and ramen.
18 recommandé par les habitants
Fumi Curry & Ramen
3303 Mission StCasual spot to grab excellent Japanese katsu curry and ramen.
Charming neighborhood bakery with delicious pizza and pastries.
320 recommandé par les habitants
Arizmendi Bakery
1331 9th AveCharming neighborhood bakery with delicious pizza and pastries.
Awesome no-frills taqueria with colorful interior and famed salsa.
196 recommandé par les habitants
Papalote Mexican Grill
1777 Fulton StAwesome no-frills taqueria with colorful interior and famed salsa.
Cozy, warm shop showcasing a variety of homemade standards & seasonal cookies plus cream-top milk.
47 recommandé par les habitants
Anthony's Cookies
1417 Valencia StCozy, warm shop showcasing a variety of homemade standards & seasonal cookies plus cream-top milk.
New beloved neighborhood restaurant run by husband-wife team who combine their Michelin star pedigree with the comfort of California cuisine.
11 recommandé par les habitants
Marlena Restaurant
300 Precita AveNew beloved neighborhood restaurant run by husband-wife team who combine their Michelin star pedigree with the comfort of California cuisine.
Incredible (square) pizza place and brewery. Tasty and right around the corner from our Airbnb :)
17 recommandé par les habitants
Cellarmaker House of Pizza
3193 Mission StIncredible (square) pizza place and brewery. Tasty and right around the corner from our Airbnb :)
Excellent Vietnamese restaurant that specializes in offering unique street fare. Don’t miss the garlic noodles, savory mini shrimp pancakes, or woven rice noodle sheets (or if you’re feeling adventurous, the fish pho).
Bac Lieu Restaurant
3216 Mission StExcellent Vietnamese restaurant that specializes in offering unique street fare. Don’t miss the garlic noodles, savory mini shrimp pancakes, or woven rice noodle sheets (or if you’re feeling adventurous, the fish pho).
Our favorite neighborhood Indian restaurant, with rich curries and all the flavorful classics.
15 recommandé par les habitants
Tilak
3501 Mission StOur favorite neighborhood Indian restaurant, with rich curries and all the flavorful classics.
A neighborhood gem serving delicious fresh Nepalese and Tibetan food
23 recommandé par les habitants
Cuisine of Nepal Restaurant
3486 Mission StA neighborhood gem serving delicious fresh Nepalese and Tibetan food
Counter-serve bakery & cafe with outdoor seats for Arab flatbreads, meze, pastries & coffee.
Reem's California Mission
2901 Mission StCounter-serve bakery & cafe with outdoor seats for Arab flatbreads, meze, pastries & coffee.
*The* spot to get the famous viral birria tacos- and it’s right down the street! This and their shrimp and fish tacos are all mindblowingly delicious.
12 recommandé par les habitants
Tacos El Patron
1500 S Van Ness Ave*The* spot to get the famous viral birria tacos- and it’s right down the street! This and their shrimp and fish tacos are all mindblowingly delicious.
A cute sit-down Mexican restaurant with excellent margaritas and classic dishes. If you opt for outdoor dining, you get a view of Precita Park.
10 recommandé par les habitants
Los Yaquis
3214 Folsom StA cute sit-down Mexican restaurant with excellent margaritas and classic dishes. If you opt for outdoor dining, you get a view of Precita Park.
Hip hole-in-the-wall spot for a variety of housemade grilled sausages on buns, plus craft beer.
155 recommandé par les habitants
Rosamunde Sausage Grill
2832 Mission StHip hole-in-the-wall spot for a variety of housemade grilled sausages on buns, plus craft beer.
My personal favorite burrito spot, but all their food is on point, including the tacos and dinner plates. Pro tip- ask for the refried black beans!
107 recommandé par les habitants
Pancho Villa Taqueria
3071 16th StMy personal favorite burrito spot, but all their food is on point, including the tacos and dinner plates. Pro tip- ask for the refried black beans!
Trendy joint offering local, organic Asian street food and strong cocktails in a hip space with ample outdoor dining. Highly recommend the crispy rice ball salad (one of my favorite dishes in SF, hands down) and brussels sprouts in bean sauce.
35 recommandé par les habitants
Hawker Fare
2300 Webster StTrendy joint offering local, organic Asian street food and strong cocktails in a hip space with ample outdoor dining. Highly recommend the crispy rice ball salad (one of my favorite dishes in SF, hands down) and brussels sprouts in bean sauce.
Elevated Mexican dining in a trendy setting and location, with excellent margaritas and tacos.
171 recommandé par les habitants
Loló
974 Valencia StElevated Mexican dining in a trendy setting and location, with excellent margaritas and tacos.
A popular local coffee chain and favorite amongst coffee snobs
296 recommandé par les habitants
Ritual Coffee Roasters
1026 Valencia StA popular local coffee chain and favorite amongst coffee snobs
Greek fast-casual restaurant with to-die-for gyros and salads, fries, and greek fro-yo.
196 recommandé par les habitants
Souvla
517 Hayes StGreek fast-casual restaurant with to-die-for gyros and salads, fries, and greek fro-yo.
Insanely good Italian style pizza and tasty side dishes
21 recommandé par les habitants
Flour + Water Pizzeria
702 Valencia StInsanely good Italian style pizza and tasty side dishes
Adorable cafe that specializes in matcha offerings and light Japanese fare.
19 recommandé par les habitants
Stonemill Matcha
561 Valencia StAdorable cafe that specializes in matcha offerings and light Japanese fare.
Delicious dumplings made from scratch featuring traditional ingredients both traditional and out-of-the-box
10 recommandé par les habitants
United Dumplings
525 Cortland AveDelicious dumplings made from scratch featuring traditional ingredients both traditional and out-of-the-box
Bottega90
1132 Valencia StreetTrendy new Italian restaurant with cozy homestyle food and well priced wines
Drinks & Nightlife
Great selection of beer and cocktails (and an indulgent food menu too). They've also got a great outdoor patio for warmer evenings.
28 recommandé par les habitants
Old Devil Moon
3472 Mission StGreat selection of beer and cocktails (and an indulgent food menu too). They've also got a great outdoor patio for warmer evenings.
Incredible craft cocktail bar with small bites. Opened by the folks behind Lazy Bear, one of San Francisco's most popular restaurants.
24 recommandé par les habitants
True Laurel
753 Alabama StIncredible craft cocktail bar with small bites. Opened by the folks behind Lazy Bear, one of San Francisco's most popular restaurants.
Cute cocktail bar with themed drink menus that change on a seasonal basis. Routinely included in lists of top bars in the US.
281 recommandé par les habitants
Trick Dog
3010 20th StCute cocktail bar with themed drink menus that change on a seasonal basis. Routinely included in lists of top bars in the US.
The back patio is famous for its crowded day parties. It leans queer, but is open to all. Cash bar only.
196 recommandé par les habitants
El Rio
3158 Mission StThe back patio is famous for its crowded day parties. It leans queer, but is open to all. Cash bar only.
Dark bar with a sultry, bohemian vibe. Expect intimate jazz sets on the organ behind the bar or, at the very least, classic jazz albums playing on vinyl.
137 recommandé par les habitants
The Royal Cuckoo
3202 Mission StDark bar with a sultry, bohemian vibe. Expect intimate jazz sets on the organ behind the bar or, at the very least, classic jazz albums playing on vinyl.
Brewery located in massive warehouse, with games and rotating food trucks. Kids and dogs are welcome.
94 recommandé par les habitants
Barebottle Brewing Company
1525 Cortland AveBrewery located in massive warehouse, with games and rotating food trucks. Kids and dogs are welcome.
Beautiful grown-up cocktail bar without the pretension. They've also got a solid rotating beer selection for people who prefer beer.
120 recommandé par les habitants
Holy Water
309 Cortland AveBeautiful grown-up cocktail bar without the pretension. They've also got a solid rotating beer selection for people who prefer beer.
Low-key neighborhood lounge with craft cocktails, punch bowls & New American snacks.
32 recommandé par les habitants
Evil Eye
2937 Mission StLow-key neighborhood lounge with craft cocktails, punch bowls & New American snacks.
The Beehive
842 Valencia StHip bar with fancy craft cocktails and a sleek interior
Right down the street from us, this new bar offers vintage pinball machines, a jukebox, and Hawaiian fare.
8 recommandé par les habitants
Outer Orbit
3215 Mission StRight down the street from us, this new bar offers vintage pinball machines, a jukebox, and Hawaiian fare.
Beloved neighborhood dive bar known for its cheap drinks and bumpin’ dance floor
43 recommandé par les habitants
Knockout
3223 Mission StBeloved neighborhood dive bar known for its cheap drinks and bumpin’ dance floor
Hapa-Hawaiian restaurant and bar with pinball machines and a jukebox.
8 recommandé par les habitants
Outer Orbit
3215 Mission StHapa-Hawaiian restaurant and bar with pinball machines and a jukebox.
Arts & Culture
Massive and fabulous modern art museum, with over 7 floors of exhibitions.
813 recommandé par les habitants
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
151 3rd StMassive and fabulous modern art museum, with over 7 floors of exhibitions.
Fine arts museum with great iconic skyspace by James Turrell.
1000 recommandé par les habitants
de Young Museum
50 Hagiwara Tea Garden DrFine arts museum with great iconic skyspace by James Turrell.
Academy of Arts and Sciences
555 Portola DrThe world’s only aquarium-planetarium-rainforest-living museum.
A stunning and monumental structure originally constructed for the 1915 Panama-Pacific Exposition in order to exhibit works of art. Completely rebuilt from 1964 to 1974, it is one of only a few surviving structures from the Exposition.
463 recommandé par les habitants
Palace of Fine Arts
3601 Lyon StA stunning and monumental structure originally constructed for the 1915 Panama-Pacific Exposition in order to exhibit works of art. Completely rebuilt from 1964 to 1974, it is one of only a few surviving structures from the Exposition.
Entertainment & Activities
Awesome movie theater with cocktails and bites served seat-side.
229 recommandé par les habitants
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema
2550 Mission StAwesome movie theater with cocktails and bites served seat-side.
Parks & Nature
Bernal Heights Park is a popular 1-mile loop trail located closeby, with gorgeous scenic views of the whole city.
363 recommandé par les habitants
Bernal Heights Park
3400-3416 Folsom StBernal Heights Park is a popular 1-mile loop trail located closeby, with gorgeous scenic views of the whole city.
Where locals gather to drink beer and wine with friends and laze in the sun all day.
1244 recommandé par les habitants
Mission Dolores Park
19th StreetWhere locals gather to drink beer and wine with friends and laze in the sun all day.
Shopping
The Human Condition
Gorgeous homewares store.
Old-school butcher shop with a new-school, humanely raised meat ethos. They also sell panino and porchetta sandwiches.
60 recommandé par les habitants
Avedano's Meats
235 Cortland AveOld-school butcher shop with a new-school, humanely raised meat ethos. They also sell panino and porchetta sandwiches.
Great neighborhood farmers' market with plenty of locally grown produce and a few food trucks, open every Saturday starting from 6am.
104 recommandé par les habitants
Alemany Farmers Market
100 Alemany BlvdGreat neighborhood farmers' market with plenty of locally grown produce and a few food trucks, open every Saturday starting from 6am.
Wallflower
1176 Valencia StQuaint outpost for vintage clothing.
Giant secondhand furniture and homewares store, full of incredible mid-century finds.
24 recommandé par les habitants
Stuff
150 Valencia StGiant secondhand furniture and homewares store, full of incredible mid-century finds.
Expertly curated selection of vintage furs and festival clothing.
10 recommandé par les habitants
Afterlife Boutique
541 Valencia StExpertly curated selection of vintage furs and festival clothing.
Acclaimed thrice-weekly market featuring a variety of produce & artisanal foods from local farmers, with a view of the ocean that can’t be beat.
95 recommandé par les habitants
Ferry Plaza Farmer's Market
1 Ferry PlazaAcclaimed thrice-weekly market featuring a variety of produce & artisanal foods from local farmers, with a view of the ocean that can’t be beat.
One of the best indoor plant shops in the city! Akin to walking into an enchanted secret garden with amazing exotic finds.
Delano Shop
3289 Mission StOne of the best indoor plant shops in the city! Akin to walking into an enchanted secret garden with amazing exotic finds.
Unique gift shop featuring fairly traded products handmade by artisans around the world.
12 Small Things
513 Cortland AveUnique gift shop featuring fairly traded products handmade by artisans around the world.
Sightseeing
Alleyway featuring colorful wall murals by community artists.
33 recommandé par les habitants
Clarion Alley Street Art
90 Clarion AlleyAlleyway featuring colorful wall murals by community artists.