Guidebook for San Francisco
Food Scene
Any time of day for great coffee, salads, pot pie, soups/stews, and phenomenal pie. Lots of tables, very casual, great for kids.
137 locals recommend
Mission Pie
2901 Mission StAny time of day for great coffee, salads, pot pie, soups/stews, and phenomenal pie. Lots of tables, very casual, great for kids.
Not your standard taqueria. Super fresh and always delicious. Their salsa stands alone as a reason to visit. It is that good.
196 locals recommend
Papalote Mexican Grill
1777 Fulton StNot your standard taqueria. Super fresh and always delicious. Their salsa stands alone as a reason to visit. It is that good.
A lesser traveled neighborhood spot that is great for a slice of pizza and a beer at the bar, or sharing a pie and pasta with the whole family at one of their tables.
38 locals recommend
Pi Bar
1432 Valencia StA lesser traveled neighborhood spot that is great for a slice of pizza and a beer at the bar, or sharing a pie and pasta with the whole family at one of their tables.
Gorgeous thin crust pizzas, risottos, small plates of yum. Eggplant caponatina with burrata is a must. Terrific cocktails and a wonderful brunch as well. Gets very busy but you can call ahead and put your name on the waiting list.
282 locals recommend
Beretta
1199 Valencia StGorgeous thin crust pizzas, risottos, small plates of yum. Eggplant caponatina with burrata is a must. Terrific cocktails and a wonderful brunch as well. Gets very busy but you can call ahead and put your name on the waiting list.
Wise Sons Jewish Delicatessen
3150 24th StFavorite breakfast spot. Also good for lunch.
Ritual Coffee Roasters
1026 Valencia StTerrific taqueria with all the standards. Clean, large, and airy restaurant that accommodates groups easily.
117 locals recommend
La Corneta Taqueria
2834 Diamond StTerrific taqueria with all the standards. Clean, large, and airy restaurant that accommodates groups easily.
Worth the hype. Go early or late to avoid a long wait. You can also make reservations through their website.
598 locals recommend
Pizzeria Delfina
3621 18th St Worth the hype. Go early or late to avoid a long wait. You can also make reservations through their website.
Philz Coffee
3101 24th StQuick breakfast baked goods, delicious pizza at lunch, brioche and baguettes all day long. A few tables, but most people take it away.
320 locals recommend
Arizmendi Bakery
1331 9th AveQuick breakfast baked goods, delicious pizza at lunch, brioche and baguettes all day long. A few tables, but most people take it away.
Frascati
1901 Hyde StAn absolute gem of a restaurant in a picturesque hilltop neighborhood.
Classic brunch or lunch with a view of the ocean, or head to the expansive back lawn on a nice day to the Park Chalet and enjoy cocktails and great food while your children run around and climb trees
236 locals recommend
Beach Chalet Brewery and Restaurant
1000 Great HwyClassic brunch or lunch with a view of the ocean, or head to the expansive back lawn on a nice day to the Park Chalet and enjoy cocktails and great food while your children run around and climb trees
Burma Superstar
309 Clement St
Burma Love
211 Valencia StBurma Superstar's newer, more stylish sister on our side of town.
Tacolicious
741 Valencia StThe line gets CRAZY. Go early on a weekday morning and check out the menu before you go. Morning buns are fabulous. Ham and cheese croissants are my go-to, but anything you try is going to be insanely wonderful.
768 locals recommend
Tartine Bakery
600 Guerrero StThe line gets CRAZY. Go early on a weekday morning and check out the menu before you go. Morning buns are fabulous. Ham and cheese croissants are my go-to, but anything you try is going to be insanely wonderful.
My absolute favorite ice cream shop in SF. Family-owned, hand made ice cream in so many flavors, familiar and exotic. My personal faves are Mexican chocolate, toasted almond, and grasshopper pie.
214 locals recommend
Mitchell's Ice Cream
688 San Jose AvenueMy absolute favorite ice cream shop in SF. Family-owned, hand made ice cream in so many flavors, familiar and exotic. My personal faves are Mexican chocolate, toasted almond, and grasshopper pie.
Yank Sing
101 Spear StAmazing dim sum- get the shanghai soup dumplings!
Lovely tiny coffee shop with local pastries and delicious drinks. No seats, so grab a cup to go.
20 locals recommend
Grand Coffee
2663 Mission StLovely tiny coffee shop with local pastries and delicious drinks. No seats, so grab a cup to go.
Udupi Palace
1007 Valencia StDelicious, inexpensive southern Indian cuisine.
Very popular sandwich shop. Lines out the door and down the street on weekends, so go on a weekday, go early, or just hang in line with a friend and a coffee while you wait.
87 locals recommend
Ike's Place
2239 Market StreetVery popular sandwich shop. Lines out the door and down the street on weekends, so go on a weekday, go early, or just hang in line with a friend and a coffee while you wait.
Zuni Café
1658 Market StEssentials
A little farther for us than a true corner store, but by far our favorite. Great selection of fresh produce, wine, and grocery staples. Extra friendly service.
33 locals recommend
26th & Guerrero Market
1400 Guerrero StA little farther for us than a true corner store, but by far our favorite. Great selection of fresh produce, wine, and grocery staples. Extra friendly service.
Well stocked corner grocery with most of your staples. Every nook and cranny is packed with stuff so be sure to ask them if you are looking for something that you don't see.
33 locals recommend
Valencia Farmers Market
1299 Valencia StWell stocked corner grocery with most of your staples. Every nook and cranny is packed with stuff so be sure to ask them if you are looking for something that you don't see.
Drinks & Nightlife
20 Spot
3565 20th StTiny and lovely wine bar with small but delicious menu.
Live music in a cool space. Great happy hour at Vestry next door- sit outside on the patio.
135 locals recommend
The Chapel
777 Valencia StreetLive music in a cool space. Great happy hour at Vestry next door- sit outside on the patio.
Trick Dog
3010 20th StSightseeing
Take BART to the embarcadero and walk up and down the waterfront. Stop at the Ferry Building for breakfast, lunch, dinner, drinks, or all of the above! Look for gorgeous special gifts at the Gardener Shop or Heath Ceramics.
679 locals recommend
Ferry Building Marketplace
Take BART to the embarcadero and walk up and down the waterfront. Stop at the Ferry Building for breakfast, lunch, dinner, drinks, or all of the above! Look for gorgeous special gifts at the Gardener Shop or Heath Ceramics.
Coit Tower
Gorgeous murals and iconic San Francisco views.
Sutro Tower
Musée Mécanique
Fishermans WharfAntique penny arcade games at Fisherman's Wharf.
Parks & Nature
Ocean Beach
La Playa St
Lands End Trail
Lands End Trail
Sutro Baths
1004 Point Lobos AveGorgeous views and fabulous people watching. Huge playground for kids as well.
1244 locals recommend
Mission Dolores Park
19th StreetGorgeous views and fabulous people watching. Huge playground for kids as well.
Crissy Field
Baker Beach
Shopping
One of the last/best remaining used (and some new) bookstores with a terrific selection for readers of all ages.
82 locals recommend
Green Apple Books
506 Clement StOne of the last/best remaining used (and some new) bookstores with a terrific selection for readers of all ages.
Aldea Home & Baby
890 Valencia St
Paxton Gate
824 Valencia St
Paxton Gate Curiosities
766 Valencia StThe Scarlet Sage Herb Co.
1903 Valencia StSiegel's Clothing Superstore and Tuxedos
2366 Mission StGreat selection of stylish, comfortable shoes.
Show Biz
3810 24th StreetSneakers galore, Toms, and lots more.
826 Valencia Pirate Supply Store
826 Valencia StEntertainment & Activities
Urban Putt
1096 S Van Ness AveMini Golf in a restored Victorian with food, bar, and tons of fun!
Family-friendly on weekends from 11-7. Boutique 6 lane bowling alley with great food and drinks.
127 locals recommend
Mission Bowling Club
3176 17th StFamily-friendly on weekends from 11-7. Boutique 6 lane bowling alley with great food and drinks.
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema
2550 Mission StPacific Pinball Museum
1510 Webster St