Guidebook for San Francisco
Food Scene
Go for the amazing coffee, and enjoy the people watching. It's a bit snobby and ultra-hipster but that's part of the fun. They also have amazing baked goods. Ask if they have Anthony's Cookies.
348 locals recommend
Four Barrel Coffee
375 Valencia StGo for the amazing coffee, and enjoy the people watching. It's a bit snobby and ultra-hipster but that's part of the fun. They also have amazing baked goods. Ask if they have Anthony's Cookies.
Indian food BYOB. Right next door. Fun spot. Favorite dishes: Samosas, Tandoori lamb chops, Saag chicken
90 locals recommend
Pakwan
3182 16th StIndian food BYOB. Right next door. Fun spot. Favorite dishes: Samosas, Tandoori lamb chops, Saag chicken
Super cozy, authentic sushi joint. Call ahead for reservations. Homemade Tofu and Mochi are excellent!
35 locals recommend
Eiji
317 Sanchez StSuper cozy, authentic sushi joint. Call ahead for reservations. Homemade Tofu and Mochi are excellent!
Famous, crazy-fusion Chinese food from an up and coming chef. Long waits. Order takeout and enjoy it at our place. Salt cod fried rice. Chicken wings.
153 locals recommend
Mission Chinese Food
2234 Mission StFamous, crazy-fusion Chinese food from an up and coming chef. Long waits. Order takeout and enjoy it at our place. Salt cod fried rice. Chicken wings.
Little Star Pizza
846 Divisadero StExcellent deep dish with cornmeal crust!
Great brunch. Amazing burger with bacon. Long waits. Get there early or order mimosas / coffee and chill with the rest.
161 locals recommend
Mission Beach Cafe
Great brunch. Amazing burger with bacon. Long waits. Get there early or order mimosas / coffee and chill with the rest.
Loló
974 Valencia Stcool Latin fusion tapas. Good sangria. Call ahead.
Truly Mediterranean
3109 16th StQuick & easy. Best hummus ever. Amazing schwarma wraps.
Pizzeria Delfina
3621 18th Stlong waits. Get take out and head to Dolores Park.
My favorite restaurant. Mid-range pricing ($25 for an entree), amazing cocktails and food. Call ahead - or go and enjoy the great cocktails while waiting at the bar.
71 locals recommend
Range
842 Valencia StreetMy favorite restaurant. Mid-range pricing ($25 for an entree), amazing cocktails and food. Call ahead - or go and enjoy the great cocktails while waiting at the bar.
3101 16th St
3101 16th StreetBacon wrapped hot dogs sold on 16th, Valencia after 11pm. Terrible for you. Yum!
My favorite Dim Sum in the city. The Baked Pork Bun is fantastic.
64 locals recommend
Hong Kong Lounge
5322 Geary BlvdMy favorite Dim Sum in the city. The Baked Pork Bun is fantastic.
The Chicken wings here are called "crack chicken" by locals - crack as in, so addictive you can't stop.
154 locals recommend
San Tung
1031 Irving StThe Chicken wings here are called "crack chicken" by locals - crack as in, so addictive you can't stop.
Everything Else
AMAZING bakery. Long line. Moves fast. Quiche is incredible. Morning buns. Eclairs. Lots more. YUM!
768 locals recommend
Tartine Bakery
600 Guerrero StAMAZING bakery. Long line. Moves fast. Quiche is incredible. Morning buns. Eclairs. Lots more. YUM!
Very yummy ice cream. Hint: skip the line, go in and pick something out of the cooler. The ice cream sandwiches rock!
476 locals recommend
Bi-Rite Creamery
3692 18th StVery yummy ice cream. Hint: skip the line, go in and pick something out of the cooler. The ice cream sandwiches rock!
Golden Gate Bakery
1029 Grant AveThe Dan Tat - a Chinese desert here is to die for!!!
Like our version of the beach. If it's sunny there's definitely a party happening at Dolores Park. There is a kids playground which is great, but the rest of the park is a playground for adults.
107 locals recommend
Helen Diller Playground
Like our version of the beach. If it's sunny there's definitely a party happening at Dolores Park. There is a kids playground which is great, but the rest of the park is a playground for adults.
Drinks & Nightlife
6 page beer list. Also a good menu (great pretzel). Long waits during peak hours.
177 locals recommend
The Monk's Kettle
3141 16th Street6 page beer list. Also a good menu (great pretzel). Long waits during peak hours.
Hôtel Biron
45 Rose StCool wine bar. Very intimate. Good for a conversation.
A bar within a bar. Makes high end cocktails.
(Inside Dalva in the back)
36 locals recommend
The Hideout
3121 16th StA bar within a bar. Makes high end cocktails.
(Inside Dalva in the back)
Right down stairs! Great Bloody Mary's, very good cocktails. Oldest building around - since 1859. Cool spot.
44 locals recommend
Elixir
3200 16th StRight down stairs! Great Bloody Mary's, very good cocktails. Oldest building around - since 1859. Cool spot.