Guidebook for San Francisco

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Guidebook for San Francisco

Food Scene

An institution, with board games and music nights
136 locals recommend
Farley's
1315 18th St
136 locals recommend
An institution, with board games and music nights
Elevated Mexican, run by the French people who run other excellent local spots
80 locals recommend
Papito
1457 18th St
80 locals recommend
Elevated Mexican, run by the French people who run other excellent local spots
Great to eat in or takeaway
84 locals recommend
Navin Thai Restaurant
1059 Powell St
84 locals recommend
Great to eat in or takeaway
Sourdough crust!
108 locals recommend
Goat Hill Pizza
300 Connecticut St
108 locals recommend
Sourdough crust!
Pisco sours, ceviche, all things Peruvian
47 locals recommend
Mochica
1469 18th St
47 locals recommend
Pisco sours, ceviche, all things Peruvian
The original
178 locals recommend
Chez maman east
1401 18th St
178 locals recommend
The original
an it spot for brunch. No reservations taken. Best done on a weekday.
261 locals recommend
Plow
1299 18th St
261 locals recommend
an it spot for brunch. No reservations taken. Best done on a weekday.
Excellent Japanese
72 locals recommend
Umi
1328 18th St
72 locals recommend
Excellent Japanese
Impressive cheese shop with wine and other accompaniments
14 locals recommend
La Fromagerie Cheese Shop
2425 3rd St
14 locals recommend
Impressive cheese shop with wine and other accompaniments
85 locals recommend
Neighbor Bakehouse
2343 3rd St
85 locals recommend

Drinks & Nightlife

Adorable wine shop, also sells by the glass to enjoy on the spot. Specialize in small production wines.
27 locals recommend
Ruby Wine
1419 18th St
27 locals recommend
Adorable wine shop, also sells by the glass to enjoy on the spot. Specialize in small production wines.
Huge Tap Room featuring Anchor Steam beers produced across the street!
12 locals recommend
Anchor Public Taps
495 De Haro St
12 locals recommend
Huge Tap Room featuring Anchor Steam beers produced across the street!
Pool table, juke box, sports on the tele... the surprise is the amazing view of downtown SF from the back!
37 locals recommend
Blooms Saloon
1318 18th St
37 locals recommend
Pool table, juke box, sports on the tele... the surprise is the amazing view of downtown SF from the back!

Essentials

Mid-block corner shop with deli, beer, wine, European chocolates and seating areas. Owned by lovely local couple Beth and Ramsey.
33 locals recommend
Chiotras Grocery
858 Rhode Island St
33 locals recommend
Mid-block corner shop with deli, beer, wine, European chocolates and seating areas. Owned by lovely local couple Beth and Ramsey.
The best Whole Foods in SF. Downstairs is the Steep Brew Taproom with coffee, tea, seating and free Wi-Fi.
664 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
450 Rhode Island St
664 locals recommend
The best Whole Foods in SF. Downstairs is the Steep Brew Taproom with coffee, tea, seating and free Wi-Fi.

Parks & Nature

Amazing views, playground, dog park, picnic area, trails, and the windiest street in San Francisco, hosting Bring-Your-Own-Bigwheels Race (google it - SF whimsy at its finest!) every Easter.
33 locals recommend
McKinley Square
33 locals recommend
Amazing views, playground, dog park, picnic area, trails, and the windiest street in San Francisco, hosting Bring-Your-Own-Bigwheels Race (google it - SF whimsy at its finest!) every Easter.

Shopping

Local bookstore
36 locals recommend
Christopher's Books
1400 18th St
36 locals recommend
Local bookstore
Authoritative butchery, with French and American cuts. Helpful staff can give you real-world cooking tips too.
23 locals recommend
Olivier's Butchery
1192 Illinois St
23 locals recommend
Authoritative butchery, with French and American cuts. Helpful staff can give you real-world cooking tips too.