Guidebook for San Francisco

Keidi
Guidebook for San Francisco

Food Scene

One of our favorite restaurants in the city! New American/Italian fare, trendy atmosphere and amazing cocktails, Beretta is always poppin'. Avoid the weekends and the burrata app is a must!
282 locals recommend
Beretta
1199 Valencia St
282 locals recommend
One of our favorite restaurants in the city! New American/Italian fare, trendy atmosphere and amazing cocktails, Beretta is always poppin'. Avoid the weekends and the burrata app is a must!
A rooftop bar just a few short blocks from our apartment, El Techo boasts beautiful views of the city, delicious margaritas and tapas. Go on a weeknight or early on the weekend to avoid the wait!
224 locals recommend
El Techo
2516 Mission St
224 locals recommend
A rooftop bar just a few short blocks from our apartment, El Techo boasts beautiful views of the city, delicious margaritas and tapas. Go on a weeknight or early on the weekend to avoid the wait!
One of our favorite brunch spots! Delectable Scandinavian cuisine and fresh baked bread to go.
79 locals recommend
Bar Tartine
561 Valencia Street
79 locals recommend
One of our favorite brunch spots! Delectable Scandinavian cuisine and fresh baked bread to go.
Try to grab brunch at Plow during the week (weekend waits can be incredibly long). A small, cozy spot, Plow's quaint atmosphere and lovely brunch fare is one of the reasons we love Potrero Hill.
261 locals recommend
Plow
1299 18th St
261 locals recommend
Try to grab brunch at Plow during the week (weekend waits can be incredibly long). A small, cozy spot, Plow's quaint atmosphere and lovely brunch fare is one of the reasons we love Potrero Hill.
One of our favorite places to grab a quick, cheap, no-nonsense brunch.
71 locals recommend
Pork Store Cafe
1451 Haight St
71 locals recommend
One of our favorite places to grab a quick, cheap, no-nonsense brunch.
If you're looking for a quiet meal on a sunny day, head to Stable Cafe. Their patio features beautiful succulent arrangements and their menu consists of simple paninis and salads.
50 locals recommend
Stable Cafe
2128 Folsom St
50 locals recommend
If you're looking for a quiet meal on a sunny day, head to Stable Cafe. Their patio features beautiful succulent arrangements and their menu consists of simple paninis and salads.
Great for a casual beer, sausage and fries, Rosamunde is a few outside tables and trivia on Monday nights. Three vegan options are available, which we love!
153 locals recommend
Rosamunde Sausage Grill
2832 Mission St
153 locals recommend
Great for a casual beer, sausage and fries, Rosamunde is a few outside tables and trivia on Monday nights. Three vegan options are available, which we love!
Awesome brunch place in Noe Valley. Wait is usually around 15-20 mins, but the lemon ricotta souffle pancakes are totally worth it.
62 locals recommend
Aha Fresh
4007 24th St
62 locals recommend
Awesome brunch place in Noe Valley. Wait is usually around 15-20 mins, but the lemon ricotta souffle pancakes are totally worth it.
Best coffee in our neighborhood within a 3 block radius.
295 locals recommend
Ritual Coffee Roasters
1026 Valencia St
295 locals recommend
Best coffee in our neighborhood within a 3 block radius.
A bit of a walk, but AMAZING coffee!
348 locals recommend
Four Barrel Coffee
375 Valencia St
348 locals recommend
A bit of a walk, but AMAZING coffee!
Great cocktails and oysters! Also awesome for brunch and there's never a wait :)
45 locals recommend
Hog & Rocks
3431 19th Street
45 locals recommend
Great cocktails and oysters! Also awesome for brunch and there's never a wait :)
Grab a famous New Orleans iced coffee to-go at Blue Bottle!
58 locals recommend
Blue Bottle Coffee
2900 18th Street
58 locals recommend
Grab a famous New Orleans iced coffee to-go at Blue Bottle!
Great sit-down Mexican restaurant with reasonable prices. Try the potato flautas!
22 locals recommend
San Jalisco
901 S Van Ness Ave
22 locals recommend
Great sit-down Mexican restaurant with reasonable prices. Try the potato flautas!
Awesome diner for brunch!
44 locals recommend
The Grind
783 Haight St
44 locals recommend
Awesome diner for brunch!
Cheap taqueria with awesome authentic Mexican food. Great for breakfast and veggie burritos!
11 locals recommend
Taqueria El Buen Sabor
699 Valencia St
11 locals recommend
Cheap taqueria with awesome authentic Mexican food. Great for breakfast and veggie burritos!

Drinks & Nightlife

Our favorite dive bar in the area. Benders has pool tables, cheap drinks, delicious fried food (we recommend the vegan buffalo chicken sandwich and the fried artichokes!), and a no-nonsense attitude.
12 locals recommend
Bender's
806 South Van Ness Avenue
12 locals recommend
Our favorite dive bar in the area. Benders has pool tables, cheap drinks, delicious fried food (we recommend the vegan buffalo chicken sandwich and the fried artichokes!), and a no-nonsense attitude.
Grab a seat and a cocktail (the Lady Guadalupe packs a spicy punch!) on the Vestry's lovely patio during the day--don't forget to order some fries!
16 locals recommend
The Vestry
777 Valencia Street
16 locals recommend
Grab a seat and a cocktail (the Lady Guadalupe packs a spicy punch!) on the Vestry's lovely patio during the day--don't forget to order some fries!
Great for a casual drink (and dog-friendly)!
39 locals recommend
The Homestead
2301 Folsom St
39 locals recommend
Great for a casual drink (and dog-friendly)!
A dive bar that's just a block away, Elbo Room is fun for a casual night on the town. Check out their photobooth and arcade games!
89 locals recommend
The Valencia Room
647 Valencia St
89 locals recommend
A dive bar that's just a block away, Elbo Room is fun for a casual night on the town. Check out their photobooth and arcade games!

Parks & Nature

A picnic in Dolores Park is an absolute must! Just a few blocks from our place, pick up snacks and beer from BiRite on 18th and snag your spot because it can get crowded when it's sunny!
1244 locals recommend
Mission Dolores Park
19th Street
1244 locals recommend
A picnic in Dolores Park is an absolute must! Just a few blocks from our place, pick up snacks and beer from BiRite on 18th and snag your spot because it can get crowded when it's sunny!
If you're looking for a relaxing day out, hike (or cab) up to Bernal Heights for amazing views of the city. Bring a jacket, it can get windy!
363 locals recommend
Bernal Heights Park
3400-3416 Folsom St
363 locals recommend
If you're looking for a relaxing day out, hike (or cab) up to Bernal Heights for amazing views of the city. Bring a jacket, it can get windy!
Beautiful park, not to be missed. Check out the de Young Museum or the Botanical Gardens.
1721 locals recommend
Golden Gate Park
1721 locals recommend
Beautiful park, not to be missed. Check out the de Young Museum or the Botanical Gardens.

Essentials

If you're willing to splurge a little, head to Bi-Rite for an amazing cheese selection, premade salads, sandwiches, local wine and fresh organic produce.
651 locals recommend
Bi-Rite Market
3639 18th St
651 locals recommend
If you're willing to splurge a little, head to Bi-Rite for an amazing cheese selection, premade salads, sandwiches, local wine and fresh organic produce.
Great supermarket right around the corner. Great selection, including lots of ethnic options! (However, for wine I would suggest Bi-Rite)
50 locals recommend
Duc Loi Supermarket
2200 Mission St
50 locals recommend
Great supermarket right around the corner. Great selection, including lots of ethnic options! (However, for wine I would suggest Bi-Rite)

Sightseeing

We live just a few blocks from the famous Clarion Alley! If you're into street art, it is a must-see!
96 locals recommend
Clarion Alley
Clarion Alley
96 locals recommend
We live just a few blocks from the famous Clarion Alley! If you're into street art, it is a must-see!

Arts & Culture

813 locals recommend
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
151 3rd St
813 locals recommend

Getting Around

162 locals recommend
16th St Mission BART Station
2000 Mission St
162 locals recommend