Guidebook for San Francisco
Food Scene
Four Barrel Coffee
375 Valencia StTrendy & Delicious
Seasonal farm-fresh toppings for thin crust pizza served with sophisticated wines and crayons to draw on the table-top.
46 locals recommend
Pauline's Pizza
260 Valencia StSeasonal farm-fresh toppings for thin crust pizza served with sophisticated wines and crayons to draw on the table-top.
Brunch for those who can get there before 11am. A line worth waiting for only on warm sunny mornings.
161 locals recommend
Mission Beach Cafe
Brunch for those who can get there before 11am. A line worth waiting for only on warm sunny mornings.
Blue bottle is becoming a national phenomenon. This was the first little shack, and you're staying just a short walk away.
373 locals recommend
Blue Bottle Coffee
315 Linden StBlue bottle is becoming a national phenomenon. This was the first little shack, and you're staying just a short walk away.
Perfect for when you have a craving for a croissant that took 3 days to bake, or bread pudding that has never been disputed as the best.
768 locals recommend
Tartine Bakery
600 Guerrero StPerfect for when you have a craving for a croissant that took 3 days to bake, or bread pudding that has never been disputed as the best.
The spices, the lively ambiance, the convenience. Most of all, it's truly the SF experience having to wait an hour in line ;)
114 locals recommend
Burma Love
211 Valencia StThe spices, the lively ambiance, the convenience. Most of all, it's truly the SF experience having to wait an hour in line ;)
Bowl of Ramen right after you land is a great way to reset from travel.
22 locals recommend
Orenchi Beyond
174 Valencia StBowl of Ramen right after you land is a great way to reset from travel.
Essentials
Its the Hippie San Francisco you came to see: All the most eclectic ingredients and gluten-free-everything-imagineable. No shortage of crunchy granola here, but don't expect to find any 'real' meat.
275 locals recommend
Rainbow Grocery
1745 Folsom StIts the Hippie San Francisco you came to see: All the most eclectic ingredients and gluten-free-everything-imagineable. No shortage of crunchy granola here, but don't expect to find any 'real' meat.
Fresh meat. Salami's, pate, duck, lamb. Fresh eggs. Are you drooling yet?
17 locals recommend
Fatted Calf
1 Fell StFresh meat. Salami's, pate, duck, lamb. Fresh eggs. Are you drooling yet?
If you dream of cheese and wish you were French, you best baguetting to this shop before you head to picnic on Patricia's Green.
San Francisco Wine & Cheese
141 1/2 Gough StIf you dream of cheese and wish you were French, you best baguetting to this shop before you head to picnic on Patricia's Green.
It's a 24hour chance to buy those big-brand products you won't get from all the little shops. Your Coke and Pringles await you.
416 locals recommend
Safeway
2020 Market StIt's a 24hour chance to buy those big-brand products you won't get from all the little shops. Your Coke and Pringles await you.
Sightseeing
If you want to see a normal neighborhood bustling with kids, dogs, foodies, and coffee fanatics- this park is the spot. Be sure to bring your dog or kid if you have one.
59 locals recommend
Patricia’s Green In Hayes Valley
50 Oak StIf you want to see a normal neighborhood bustling with kids, dogs, foodies, and coffee fanatics- this park is the spot. Be sure to bring your dog or kid if you have one.
A quieter park, appropriate for sprawling with a towel and reading a Kindle.
138 locals recommend
Duboce Park
Scott StreetA quieter park, appropriate for sprawling with a towel and reading a Kindle.
Great views of the city, all while surrounded by a most entertaining crowd of bicyclists, special 'truffle' salespeople, conversations about start-ups, and dogs who want your bi-rite sandwich.
1244 locals recommend
Mission Dolores Park
19th StreetGreat views of the city, all while surrounded by a most entertaining crowd of bicyclists, special 'truffle' salespeople, conversations about start-ups, and dogs who want your bi-rite sandwich.