Guidebook for San Francisco
Food Scene
Blowfish Sushi
2170 Bryant StreetGreat sushi is 5 blocks away.
Yes it's in Berkeley; jump on BART at 24th and it's takes 20 mins. This is home to Alice Waters and the entire slow food movement. Why not stroll around the UC Berkeley while there....beautiful campus
337 locals recommend
Chez Panisse
1517 Shattuck AveYes it's in Berkeley; jump on BART at 24th and it's takes 20 mins. This is home to Alice Waters and the entire slow food movement. Why not stroll around the UC Berkeley while there....beautiful campus
Not in the Mission; but worth the cab/uber/lyft ride; both brunch and dinner are equally fabulous!
77 locals recommend
North of the Panhandle
Not in the Mission; but worth the cab/uber/lyft ride; both brunch and dinner are equally fabulous!
Lolinda
2518 Mission StIf meat is your thing then this Argentinian steakhouse is your place!
Intimate dining room situated in an old Victorian house. Food is always a delight. This place is a 5 min stroll down the street.
59 locals recommend
Heirloom Café
2500 Folsom StIntimate dining room situated in an old Victorian house. Food is always a delight. This place is a 5 min stroll down the street.
This is a must for lunch. Oh my the best chicken sandwich in the world!
21 locals recommend
Rhea's Café
2200 Bryant StreetThis is a must for lunch. Oh my the best chicken sandwich in the world!
The Pizza Shop
3104 24th StBest thin slice pizza in the city, this is a no brainer.
If you are planning to eat here (and you should), get in line at 5 pm or reserve weeks in advance. The pasta tasting menu will make you forget the wait.
266 locals recommend
Flour + Water
2401 Harrison StIf you are planning to eat here (and you should), get in line at 5 pm or reserve weeks in advance. The pasta tasting menu will make you forget the wait.
The roast duck and the wine menu demand you pay this fine place a visit.
19 locals recommend
The Morris
2501 Mariposa StThe roast duck and the wine menu demand you pay this fine place a visit.
Outdoor seating and a wonderful place to dine al fresco, food and wine list are a delight.
123 locals recommend
Universal Cafe
2814 19th StOutdoor seating and a wonderful place to dine al fresco, food and wine list are a delight.
This is our version of Jiro dreams of sushi. The experience is special. Book in advance, just two seatings per night.
Sasaki
2400 Harrison StThis is our version of Jiro dreams of sushi. The experience is special. Book in advance, just two seatings per night.
The best draft beer selection in the Mission, and sausages that will make your mouth water. Sausages & Beer = Winner!
153 locals recommend
Rosamunde Sausage Grill
2832 Mission StThe best draft beer selection in the Mission, and sausages that will make your mouth water. Sausages & Beer = Winner!
The original Philz coffee shop is on your block. Opens early and has a full brekky selection. Phil hangs out here all the time.
913 locals recommend
Philz Coffee
3101 24th StThe original Philz coffee shop is on your block. Opens early and has a full brekky selection. Phil hangs out here all the time.
Home to the best almond croissant in the world. Also amazing coffee, maybe the best in the city?
378 locals recommend
Sightglass Coffee
270 7th StHome to the best almond croissant in the world. Also amazing coffee, maybe the best in the city?
Steamed eggs, sharp cheddar and bacon. Need I say anymore. Also great coffee. My fav coffee shop in SF.
104 locals recommend
Atlas Cafe
3049 20th StSteamed eggs, sharp cheddar and bacon. Need I say anymore. Also great coffee. My fav coffee shop in SF.
Haus Coffee
3086 24th StGreat for coffee when time is an issue.
If you like ice-cream then consider yourself home....try the Secret Breakfast
224 locals recommend
Humphry Slocombe
If you like ice-cream then consider yourself home....try the Secret Breakfast
Best Burrito in the Mission? Maybe, we have a lot of competition for this title in the Mission.
347 locals recommend
La Taqueria
2889 Mission StBest Burrito in the Mission? Maybe, we have a lot of competition for this title in the Mission.
If you like tacos with some flare then this is your spot. The tequila bar next door is the added bonus.
360 locals recommend
Tacolicious
741 Valencia StIf you like tacos with some flare then this is your spot. The tequila bar next door is the added bonus.
Wood fired pizza oven means fantastic pizza, their pasta and drinks are also very impressive. Fun and busy atmosphere most nights.
282 locals recommend
Beretta
1199 Valencia StWood fired pizza oven means fantastic pizza, their pasta and drinks are also very impressive. Fun and busy atmosphere most nights.
The best Pastrami sandwich in SF. This is the best lunch option in the entire city.
16 locals recommend
Wise Sons Bagel & Bakery
1520 Fillmore StThe best Pastrami sandwich in SF. This is the best lunch option in the entire city.
Dynamo Donut and Coffee
2760 24th StHandmade donuts that just might change your life.
Make sure you are seated in the outdoor patio; enjoy an old film while you dine.
343 locals recommend
Foreign Cinema
2534 Mission StMake sure you are seated in the outdoor patio; enjoy an old film while you dine.
Drinks & Nightlife
Best rooftop bar in SF, this place is a must. Food, views and great drinks make it a winner.
224 locals recommend
El Techo
2516 Mission StBest rooftop bar in SF, this place is a must. Food, views and great drinks make it a winner.
Voted best cocktail bar in the US. Oh my the cocktails....so good you may never leave. Be warned.
280 locals recommend
Trick Dog
3010 20th StVoted best cocktail bar in the US. Oh my the cocktails....so good you may never leave. Be warned.
Our local Irish bar and it does not disappoint. Simple food, friendly service and good drinks.
34 locals recommend
Zoe's
3088 24th StOur local Irish bar and it does not disappoint. Simple food, friendly service and good drinks.
Voted top 10 wine bars in the US. This is my favorite wine bar in SF. Amazing wine list with wonderful food bites.
55 locals recommend
20 Spot
3565 20th StVoted top 10 wine bars in the US. This is my favorite wine bar in SF. Amazing wine list with wonderful food bites.
Craft beer taproom at it's very best, just a few blocks away.
22 locals recommend
Almanac Beer Taproom
2704 24th StCraft beer taproom at it's very best, just a few blocks away.
Fillmore District
Always a great option for live music.
The Chapel
777 Valencia StreetAmazing space to see a live show.
Great American Music Hall
859 O'Farrell StMy top pick for live music venue in SF.
Entertainment & Activities
It's a movie theatre with full drinks/food service through-out, and you get your own table to enjoy.
229 locals recommend
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema
2550 Mission StIt's a movie theatre with full drinks/food service through-out, and you get your own table to enjoy.
Mission Cliffs
2295 Harrison StGet your fitness on, awesome climbing walls and gym.
Early AM Bootcamp classes get you going, classes run all day at this intense workout spot.
Hit Fit SF
2345 Harrison StEarly AM Bootcamp classes get you going, classes run all day at this intense workout spot.
Come take my 6.30 am spin class, I will give you a free pass. Great gym with swimming pool and full class schedule. Just a few minutes away from Embarcadero BART stop.
Embarcadero YMCA
169 Steuart StCome take my 6.30 am spin class, I will give you a free pass. Great gym with swimming pool and full class schedule. Just a few minutes away from Embarcadero BART stop.
A very special Japanese bath-house. Tuesday is the only co-ed day. Mon/Thurs is boys and Wed/Fri is for the girls.
90 locals recommend
Kabuki Springs and Spa
1750 Geary BlvdA very special Japanese bath-house. Tuesday is the only co-ed day. Mon/Thurs is boys and Wed/Fri is for the girls.
Maybe the best burger in SF. Also great beer selection, the bonus is the 6 lane bowling alley. This is very SF.
127 locals recommend
Mission Bowling Club
3176 17th StMaybe the best burger in SF. Also great beer selection, the bonus is the 6 lane bowling alley. This is very SF.
Yoga to the People
64 Shattuck SquareGreat open inviting space to get your Yoga on.
Go along to one of their "sing-a-long" nights! They also show a lot of old school classics. Apart from that the interior is amazing, not to mention you are right in the heart of the Castro.
332 locals recommend
Castro Theatre
429 Castro StGo along to one of their "sing-a-long" nights! They also show a lot of old school classics. Apart from that the interior is amazing, not to mention you are right in the heart of the Castro.
Sightseeing
Start at 24th and make your way down to 16th. The best shops, cafes, bars and restaurants SF has to offer. This is one stretch you do NOT want to miss.
163 locals recommend
Valencia Street
Valencia StreetStart at 24th and make your way down to 16th. The best shops, cafes, bars and restaurants SF has to offer. This is one stretch you do NOT want to miss.
Parks & Nature
Grab some food, beer and enjoy the show. SF's most famous hang-out. Very kid friendly as it's new playground is fantastic.
1244 locals recommend
Mission Dolores Park
19th StreetGrab some food, beer and enjoy the show. SF's most famous hang-out. Very kid friendly as it's new playground is fantastic.
The best views of the city at the end of Folsom Street. The park is perfect for running, walking and breath taking views. This is also doggy heaven.
363 locals recommend
Bernal Heights Park
3400-3416 Folsom StThe best views of the city at the end of Folsom Street. The park is perfect for running, walking and breath taking views. This is also doggy heaven.
Arts & Culture
Find out the history of your new neighborhood
12 locals recommend
Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts
2868 Mission StFind out the history of your new neighborhood
The best outdoor art gallery experience is very close to your new home.
33 locals recommend
Clarion Alley Street Art
90 Clarion AlleyThe best outdoor art gallery experience is very close to your new home.
Balmy Alley
50 Balmy StMurals just minutes from your front door.
Getting Around
Your local BART station is 3 blocks away, makes getting around very easy.
31 locals recommend
24th St Mission BART Plaza
2800 Mission StYour local BART station is 3 blocks away, makes getting around very easy.