Elnaz’s guide to Bayview and beyond
Bayview
A short walk from the Airbnb, it's a 1920’s speakeasy, jazz restaurant, run by at-risk, formerly incarcerated and foster care youth ages 16-22. They have live music Thu-Saturday and delicious food.
27 locals recommend
Old Skool Cafe
1429 Mendell StA short walk from the Airbnb, it's a 1920’s speakeasy, jazz restaurant, run by at-risk, formerly incarcerated and foster care youth ages 16-22. They have live music Thu-Saturday and delicious food.
Delicious pizza and paninis served out of a truck in a dedicated lot with charming outdoor seating.
46 locals recommend
All Good Pizza
1605 Jerrold AvenueDelicious pizza and paninis served out of a truck in a dedicated lot with charming outdoor seating.
A Black-owned business serving chicken and waffles and soul food staples
27 locals recommend
Auntie April's Chicken, Waffles, & Soul Food Restaurant
4618 3rd StA Black-owned business serving chicken and waffles and soul food staples
Founder and owner Barbara Gratta got started making wine in her garage over 20 years ago. This market and tasting room features wine, sandwiches, and goods from local makers, like JST Chocolates made by my friend Julia Street.
11 locals recommend
Gratta Wines
5273 3rd StFounder and owner Barbara Gratta got started making wine in her garage over 20 years ago. This market and tasting room features wine, sandwiches, and goods from local makers, like JST Chocolates made by my friend Julia Street.
There's a new farmer's market here every Thursday from June-Nov 2023 3-7:30pm hosted by local food justice group Dragonspunk. There's live music, fresh produce, and more.
Southeast Community Center
There's a new farmer's market here every Thursday from June-Nov 2023 3-7:30pm hosted by local food justice group Dragonspunk. There's live music, fresh produce, and more.
Beyond Bayview
This place made me fall in love lasagna. I always used to like it but this lasagna is on another level.
19 locals recommend
Marcella's Lasagneria
1099 Tennessee StThis place made me fall in love lasagna. I always used to like it but this lasagna is on another level.
They're open odd hours but hands down have the best and most unique pastries in the city. The "Everything Croissant" is my favorite - a croissant with chive cream cheese filling and coated with everything seasoning.
85 locals recommend
Neighbor Bakehouse
2343 3rd StThey're open odd hours but hands down have the best and most unique pastries in the city. The "Everything Croissant" is my favorite - a croissant with chive cream cheese filling and coated with everything seasoning.
Delicious cocktails. They're known for their Rail Shot: a shot, a beer, and a piece of top-notch jerky.
44 locals recommend
Third Rail
628 20th StDelicious cocktails. They're known for their Rail Shot: a shot, a beer, and a piece of top-notch jerky.
Great craft beer with lots of room for big groups. They have lots of bar games (ping pong, arcade, shuffle board, etc) and they usually have a food truck outside.
94 locals recommend
Barebottle Brewing Company
1525 Cortland AveGreat craft beer with lots of room for big groups. They have lots of bar games (ping pong, arcade, shuffle board, etc) and they usually have a food truck outside.
Best place to get sandwiches before visiting Dolores Park on a weekend
38 locals recommend
Rhea's Deli & Market
800 Valencia StBest place to get sandwiches before visiting Dolores Park on a weekend
Best place to get sandwiches before visiting Alamo Square Park to check out the Painted Ladies (seen in the Full House intro).
Lucinda's Deli & More
535 Scott StBest place to get sandwiches before visiting Alamo Square Park to check out the Painted Ladies (seen in the Full House intro).
A great place to have a nice dinner that puts vegetables front and center (but still has options for the carnivores)
105 locals recommend
AL's Place
1499 Valencia StreetA great place to have a nice dinner that puts vegetables front and center (but still has options for the carnivores)
Their crab benedict is worth the weekend brunch wait. Go before 10am on weekends or any weekday to beat the crowds
286 locals recommend
Zazie
941 Cole StTheir crab benedict is worth the weekend brunch wait. Go before 10am on weekends or any weekday to beat the crowds
Nopa
560 Divisadero StGet the pork chop, even if you've never had a pork chop you've liked
One of my favorite restaurants in the city. A great place to try a cuisine you don't often find in the US. They can have long waits, for a shorter wait you can check out their Mission location but I think the food is slightly better at the original location
458 locals recommend
Burma Superstar
309 Clement StOne of my favorite restaurants in the city. A great place to try a cuisine you don't often find in the US. They can have long waits, for a shorter wait you can check out their Mission location but I think the food is slightly better at the original location
A hidden gem, the best Korean restaurant in the city that very few have heard of
7 locals recommend
Muguboka Restaurant
401 Balboa StA hidden gem, the best Korean restaurant in the city that very few have heard of
If you find yourself passing through this area, it's worth a pit stop off the highway to snag some starbread fresh out of the oven. "Butter, sugar and love packed into a small roll." You can't buy too many.
Ling Nam Restaurant
980 King DriveIf you find yourself passing through this area, it's worth a pit stop off the highway to snag some starbread fresh out of the oven. "Butter, sugar and love packed into a small roll." You can't buy too many.
Good Mong Kok Bakery
1039 Stockton StGreat spot to get takeout Dim Sum
Best place to get sandwiches before visiting Dolores Park on a weekday
10 locals recommend
Turner's Kitchen
3505 17th StBest place to get sandwiches before visiting Dolores Park on a weekday
Sightseeing
A bike share station 3 mins walk away where you can rent bikes for short trips around the city. The electric ones are fun but the classic ones are the best deal--around $3.50 for trips under 30 minutes. The bikes have a front rack for stashing a small bag.
Oakdale Avenue & Phelps Street
A bike share station 3 mins walk away where you can rent bikes for short trips around the city. The electric ones are fun but the classic ones are the best deal--around $3.50 for trips under 30 minutes. The bikes have a front rack for stashing a small bag.
Treat yourself to a relaxing day at this popular Russian bathhouse
28 locals recommend
Archimedes Banya
748 Innes AveTreat yourself to a relaxing day at this popular Russian bathhouse
Public Glass
1750 Armstrong AveA local non-profit that offers glass-making workshops
Where half the city gathers on a nice day to picnic and check out beautiful views of the city
1244 locals recommend
Mission Dolores Park
19th StreetWhere half the city gathers on a nice day to picnic and check out beautiful views of the city
You can spend your whole life exploring this park and still not see it all
1721 locals recommend
Golden Gate Park
You can spend your whole life exploring this park and still not see it all
Lands End Trail
Lands End TrailGreat views of Golden Gate Bridge and Ocean Beach
Nice place to have a picnic with sights of the east bay & bay bridge
10 locals recommend
Crane Cove Park
Illinois StreetNice place to have a picnic with sights of the east bay & bay bridge
Neighborhoods
The neighborhood that made San Francisco the center of counter culture
379 locals recommend
Haight-Ashbury
The neighborhood that made San Francisco the center of counter culture
High concentration of great restaurants and bars, and home to the best burritos in the city
355 locals recommend
Mission District
High concentration of great restaurants and bars, and home to the best burritos in the city
North Beach
Traveler advice
What to pack
Always bring layers to San Francisco
A beautiful sunny day can turn foggy and chilly quickly, especially on the wet side of the city