Guidebook for San Francisco
Food Scene
Slow drip coffee, low acidity and smooth flavor, this is a SF favorite - and only two blocks away.
24 locals recommend
Verve Coffee Roasters
2101 Market StSlow drip coffee, low acidity and smooth flavor, this is a SF favorite - and only two blocks away.
Iconic SF coffee - I highly recommend the iced Mint Mojito! They also have breakfast bagel sandwiches and fancy toast (e.g. avocado toast).
913 locals recommend
Philz Coffee
3101 24th StIconic SF coffee - I highly recommend the iced Mint Mojito! They also have breakfast bagel sandwiches and fancy toast (e.g. avocado toast).
They do a great breakfast/brunch - the millionaire's bacon is a must!
133 locals recommend
Kitchen Story
3499 16th StThey do a great breakfast/brunch - the millionaire's bacon is a must!
Famous for their morning buns, delicious bread and buttery croissants, but expect a long line! The best times to go are early mornings or late afternoons on weekdays.
768 locals recommend
Tartine Bakery
600 Guerrero StFamous for their morning buns, delicious bread and buttery croissants, but expect a long line! The best times to go are early mornings or late afternoons on weekdays.
Korean fusion rice bowls, great for a quick and easy lunch. Try the fries and the bibimbap bowl.
9 locals recommend
Saucy Asian
3801 17th StKorean fusion rice bowls, great for a quick and easy lunch. Try the fries and the bibimbap bowl.
If you like poke bowls (contains raw fish) this is a great spot - economical and fast!
10 locals recommend
I'a Poke
314 Church StIf you like poke bowls (contains raw fish) this is a great spot - economical and fast!
Pizzeria Delfina
3621 18th StGreat pasta! You need a reservation though.
Pizzeria Delfina
3621 18th StDelicious pizza! They deliver too!
Frances
3870 17th StFor foodies - you definitely need a reservation!
Izakaya Sushi Ran
2223 Market StGreat cocktails, Japanese fusion
Finn Town
2251 Market StDelicious pub food and they have a great happy hour
Drinks & Nightlife
Hopping dive bar, walk up food counter in the back - get the chicken wings and the Caesar salad :)
54 locals recommend
Hi Tops
2247 Market StHopping dive bar, walk up food counter in the back - get the chicken wings and the Caesar salad :)
Brewcade
2200A Market StTons of beer to select from AND arcade games!
ABV
3174 16th StGreat cocktails and finger foods - my favorite neighborhood bar
The Monk's Kettle
3141 16th StreetGreat selection of beer and good food to boot!
Sightseeing
Mission Street
Mission StreetIconic SF neighborhood
The center of the birth of the gay movement in the USA, this was home to trailblazers like Harvey Milk.
37 locals recommend
Castro Street
Castro StreetThe center of the birth of the gay movement in the USA, this was home to trailblazers like Harvey Milk.
This was the epicenter of the hippie movement in the 60s and 70s - home to icons like The Grateful Dead and Janis Joplin, it has retained a lot of it's boho charm.
379 locals recommend
Haight-Ashbury
This was the epicenter of the hippie movement in the 60s and 70s - home to icons like The Grateful Dead and Janis Joplin, it has retained a lot of it's boho charm.
Gentrification at it's finest. You'll find a lot of high end shops and boutiques here along with some great restaurants.
223 locals recommend
Hayes Valley
Gentrification at it's finest. You'll find a lot of high end shops and boutiques here along with some great restaurants.
Parks & Nature
You go here for the people watching - it gets crazy busy on the weekends but it's a great place to picnic and watch San Franciscans in action.
1244 locals recommend
Mission Dolores Park
19th StreetYou go here for the people watching - it gets crazy busy on the weekends but it's a great place to picnic and watch San Franciscans in action.
Small urban oasis in the city - it's quieter than Dolores Park but just as nice for a picnic.
138 locals recommend
Duboce Park
Scott StreetSmall urban oasis in the city - it's quieter than Dolores Park but just as nice for a picnic.
Alamo Square
Beautiful park on a hilltop right next to the iconic Painted Ladies
Arts & Culture
Iconic movie theater, maybe you're lucky enough to be here when they do a movie singalong night.
332 locals recommend
Castro Theatre
429 Castro StIconic movie theater, maybe you're lucky enough to be here when they do a movie singalong night.
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
151 3rd StBeautifully renovated modern art museum
Essentials
Church Street Groceteria
300 Church StA block away for essentials like eggs, milk, wine, etc.
Whole Foods Market
3950 24th StSafeway
2020 Market StEntertainment & Activities
An old school roller rink in a church! They have limited days/times they are open so check Yelp before you go.
21 locals recommend
Church Of 8 Wheels
554 Fillmore StAn old school roller rink in a church! They have limited days/times they are open so check Yelp before you go.
Mission Bowling Club
3176 17th StPutt putt in the heart of the mission. Each hole is an iconic San Francisco scene/theme.
147 locals recommend
Urban Putt
1096 S Van Ness AvePutt putt in the heart of the mission. Each hole is an iconic San Francisco scene/theme.