Guidebook for San Francisco
Food Scene
Handmade "one cup at a time" coffee. Get in line and enjoy the show!
913 locals recommend
Philz Coffee
3101 24th StHandmade "one cup at a time" coffee. Get in line and enjoy the show!
La Taqueria
2889 Mission StBest Burrito in the Mission.
Check out the hidden bakery in the back, open from 7.45 am Tues-Fri.
36 locals recommend
Local Mission Eatery
3111 24th StreetCheck out the hidden bakery in the back, open from 7.45 am Tues-Fri.
Home to the best almond croissant in the world. Also amazing coffee, maybe the best in the city?
378 locals recommend
Sightglass Coffee
270 7th StHome to the best almond croissant in the world. Also amazing coffee, maybe the best in the city?
Atlas Cafe
3049 20th StSteamed eggs, sharp cheddar and bacon. Need I say anymore.
Central Kitchen
3000 20th StSpecial occasion? Well this is your place for an amazing dinner.
If you are planning to eat here (and you should), get in line at 5 pm or reserve weeks in advance.
266 locals recommend
Flour + Water
2401 Harrison StIf you are planning to eat here (and you should), get in line at 5 pm or reserve weeks in advance.
Thin style pizza by the slice. Run by a local couple and always amazing. 2 min walk from our place.
44 locals recommend
The Pizza Shop
3104 24th StThin style pizza by the slice. Run by a local couple and always amazing. 2 min walk from our place.
Dynamo Donut and Coffee
2760 24th StHandmade donuts that just might change your life.
Rhea's Café
2200 Bryant StreetOh my the best chicken sandwich in the world!
Family setting with a mind blowing wine menu; food is always a delight. This place is a 5 min stroll down the street. Go.
59 locals recommend
Heirloom Café
2500 Folsom StFamily setting with a mind blowing wine menu; food is always a delight. This place is a 5 min stroll down the street. Go.
You would be very silly indeed to not go here considering it's walking distance....very delightful.
79 locals recommend
Bar Tartine
561 Valencia StreetYou would be very silly indeed to not go here considering it's walking distance....very delightful.
Make sure you are seated in the outdoor patio; enjoy an old film while you dine.
343 locals recommend
Foreign Cinema
2534 Mission StMake sure you are seated in the outdoor patio; enjoy an old film while you dine.
El Techo
2516 Mission StIf meat is your thing then this Argentinian steakhouse is your place!
Not in the Mission; but worth the cab ride; both brunch and dinner are equally awesome!
504 locals recommend
Nopa
560 Divisadero StNot in the Mission; but worth the cab ride; both brunch and dinner are equally awesome!
Yes it's in Berkeley; jump on BART at 24th and it's takes 20 mins. This is home to Alice Waters and the entire slow food movement. Why not stroll around the UC Berkeley while there....beautiful campus
337 locals recommend
Chez Panisse
1517 Shattuck AveYes it's in Berkeley; jump on BART at 24th and it's takes 20 mins. This is home to Alice Waters and the entire slow food movement. Why not stroll around the UC Berkeley while there....beautiful campus
Blowfish Sushi
2170 Bryant StreetGreat sushi is 5 blocks away.
Taquería El Farolito
2779 Mission StLengua Burrito...no need to say any more.
Wise Sons Jewish Delicatessen
3150 24th StThe best Pastrami sandwich in SF!!
This is our version of Jiro dreams of sushi. The experience is special. Book in advance, just two seatings per night.
Sasaki
2400 Harrison StThis is our version of Jiro dreams of sushi. The experience is special. Book in advance, just two seatings per night.
Everything Else
Mission Cliffs
2295 Harrison StGet your fitness on.
The best draft beer selection in the Mission, and sausages that will make your mouth water.
153 locals recommend
Rosamunde Sausage Grill
2832 Mission StThe best draft beer selection in the Mission, and sausages that will make your mouth water.
Find out the history of your new neighborhood
12 locals recommend
Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts
2868 Mission StFind out the history of your new neighborhood
Mission Dolores Park
19th StreetGrab some food, beer and enjoy the show.
Best sunset / sunrise location in the city, for you a mere 20 walk away.
363 locals recommend
Bernal Heights Park
3400-3416 Folsom StBest sunset / sunrise location in the city, for you a mere 20 walk away.
Balmy Alley
50 Balmy StWander through Balmy alley and discover a world of murals
Not your usual bowling experience. The bowling plays second fiddle to the amazing burger and bar menu. Great place to hit during the week night.
127 locals recommend
Mission Bowling Club
3176 17th StNot your usual bowling experience. The bowling plays second fiddle to the amazing burger and bar menu. Great place to hit during the week night.
Yoga Tree Valencia
1234 Valencia StGreat open inviting space to get your Yoga on.
Yoga to the People
64 Shattuck SquareAnother beautiful space to zen out.
Oh my this is a must do; beware Tues is the only coed day; then it's boys on Mon / girls on Wed...etc.
90 locals recommend
Kabuki Springs and Spa
1750 Geary BlvdOh my this is a must do; beware Tues is the only coed day; then it's boys on Mon / girls on Wed...etc.
Shopping
If you like ice-cream then consider yourself home....try the "secret breakfast"
224 locals recommend
Humphry Slocombe
If you like ice-cream then consider yourself home....try the "secret breakfast"
Very high-end market with just about everything to put a smile on your face and a glow in your belly.
37 locals recommend
Local Mission Market
2670 Harrison StreetVery high-end market with just about everything to put a smile on your face and a glow in your belly.
Drinks & Nightlife
Trick Dog
3010 20th StOh my the cocktails....so good you may never leave.
Not a bad place to end a tough day. Cocktails are delightful, bar staff friendly and the food is yummy.
34 locals recommend
Zoe's
3088 24th StNot a bad place to end a tough day. Cocktails are delightful, bar staff friendly and the food is yummy.
Arts & Culture
Go along to one of their "sing-a-long" nights! They also show a lot of old school classics. Apart from that the interior is amazing, not to mention you are right in the heart of the Castro.
332 locals recommend
Castro Theatre
429 Castro StGo along to one of their "sing-a-long" nights! They also show a lot of old school classics. Apart from that the interior is amazing, not to mention you are right in the heart of the Castro.
Always something wonderful is happening, go over and check it out.
27 locals recommend
Brava Theater Center
2781 24th StAlways something wonderful is happening, go over and check it out.
Alley Cat Books
3036 24th StBest book shop in the Mission
Essentials
Walgreens Pharmacy at CPMC-St Lukes
1580 Valencia StYour local store to pickup all those items you forgot.
Organic and local produce; very good meat, fish, cheese and bread selections. Also their wine and beer selection is amazing.
905 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
3950 24th StOrganic and local produce; very good meat, fish, cheese and bread selections. Also their wine and beer selection is amazing.
Trader Joe's
555 9th StVery good supermarket with a wide selection.
Sightseeing
Start at 24th and make your way down to 16th. The best shops, cafes, bars and restaurants SF has to offer. This is one stretch you do NOT want to miss.
163 locals recommend
Valencia Street
Valencia StreetStart at 24th and make your way down to 16th. The best shops, cafes, bars and restaurants SF has to offer. This is one stretch you do NOT want to miss.