Guidebook for San Francisco

Julia
Guidebook for San Francisco

Food Scene

great hipster scene and even better coffee.
348 locals recommend
Four Barrel Coffee
375 Valencia St
348 locals recommend
great hipster scene and even better coffee.
Hella good deep dish pizza.
360 locals recommend
Little Star Pizza
846 Divisadero St
360 locals recommend
Hella good deep dish pizza.
Owners of Tartine opened this higher-end but still have approachable restaurant. Get the smoke potatoes and soak in the beautiful environment.
79 locals recommend
Bar Tartine
561 Valencia Street
79 locals recommend
Owners of Tartine opened this higher-end but still have approachable restaurant. Get the smoke potatoes and soak in the beautiful environment.
Incredible cocktails and homemade Italian, from the owners of Delfina. A little fancy but won't break the bank. Cool for a cocktail and maybe pop over to Bar Tartine for dinner.
112 locals recommend
Locanda
557 Valencia St
112 locals recommend
Incredible cocktails and homemade Italian, from the owners of Delfina. A little fancy but won't break the bank. Cool for a cocktail and maybe pop over to Bar Tartine for dinner.
Casual Mexican joint with well-sourced ingredients and a killer chicken tortilla soup.
187 locals recommend
The Little Chihuahua
292 Divisadero St
187 locals recommend
Casual Mexican joint with well-sourced ingredients and a killer chicken tortilla soup.
Book a table for brunch and sit on the amazing patio. An SF icon!
343 locals recommend
Foreign Cinema
2534 Mission St
343 locals recommend
Book a table for brunch and sit on the amazing patio. An SF icon!
One of the top tier SF coffee companies. Great, modern vibe.
295 locals recommend
Ritual Coffee Roasters
1026 Valencia St
295 locals recommend
One of the top tier SF coffee companies. Great, modern vibe.
tucked away in a quiet spot in the mission, this classic bistro serves amazing meals in a timeless atmosphere.
59 locals recommend
Heirloom Café
2500 Folsom St
59 locals recommend
tucked away in a quiet spot in the mission, this classic bistro serves amazing meals in a timeless atmosphere.
Very hip place to grab one of their signature cocktails.
280 locals recommend
Trick Dog
3010 20th St
280 locals recommend
Very hip place to grab one of their signature cocktails.
Epic pizza.
266 locals recommend
Flour + Water
2401 Harrison St
266 locals recommend
Epic pizza.
Top tier SF coffee spot. Great little street.
378 locals recommend
Sightglass Coffee
270 7th St
378 locals recommend
Top tier SF coffee spot. Great little street.
Known for it's brunch (and brunch lines) not well known for it's AMAZINGLY chill bistro dinner vibes. Arguably the best burger in town.
161 locals recommend
Mission Beach Cafe
161 locals recommend
Known for it's brunch (and brunch lines) not well known for it's AMAZINGLY chill bistro dinner vibes. Arguably the best burger in town.
Casual, order-at-register authentic Indian. Insider tip: bring your own booze! Cash only.
90 locals recommend
Pakwan
3182 16th St
90 locals recommend
Casual, order-at-register authentic Indian. Insider tip: bring your own booze! Cash only.
Great beer selection and solid food.
177 locals recommend
The Monk's Kettle
3141 16th Street
177 locals recommend
Great beer selection and solid food.
Authentic order-at-register Mexican.
107 locals recommend
Pancho Villa Taqueria
3071 16th St
107 locals recommend
Authentic order-at-register Mexican.
salted caramel, OMG!!!
476 locals recommend
Bi-Rite Creamery
3692 18th St
476 locals recommend
salted caramel, OMG!!!
Solid Japanese joint underneath my apt, vegan but surprisingly artful and delicious.
63 locals recommend
Shizen Vegan Sushi Bar and Izakaya
370 14th Street
63 locals recommend
Solid Japanese joint underneath my apt, vegan but surprisingly artful and delicious.
Whisky lovers must go!
46 locals recommend
Nihon Whisky Lounge
1779 Folsom St
46 locals recommend
Whisky lovers must go!
large, urban, delicious. insane burger.
504 locals recommend
Nopa
560 Divisadero St
504 locals recommend
large, urban, delicious. insane burger.
A SF institution. Order the chicken dish, trust me.
165 locals recommend
Zuni Café
1658 Market St
165 locals recommend
A SF institution. Order the chicken dish, trust me.

Everything Else

Sweet little yoga studio, primarily Astanga classes.
6 locals recommend
AstaYoga
417 14th St
6 locals recommend
Sweet little yoga studio, primarily Astanga classes.
Interesting, well-curated men and women's clothing and accessories shop.
12 locals recommend
The Voyager Shop
365 Valencia St
12 locals recommend
Interesting, well-curated men and women's clothing and accessories shop.
One of the last great little indie movie theaters.
87 locals recommend
Roxie Cinema
3117 16th St
87 locals recommend
One of the last great little indie movie theaters.
amazing views of the bay and a great, easy day hike.
694 locals recommend
Lands End Trail
Lands End Trail
694 locals recommend
amazing views of the bay and a great, easy day hike.
Beautiful place to walk along the beach and soak in the bridge views.
426 locals recommend
Crissy Field
426 locals recommend
Beautiful place to walk along the beach and soak in the bridge views.
One of the best yoga studios in town. Check out Janet Stone, a yogi celeb.
14 locals recommend
Yoga Tree Castro
97 Collingwood St
14 locals recommend
One of the best yoga studios in town. Check out Janet Stone, a yogi celeb.
Awesome, high-quality low-key lunch spot tucked on a very cool street.
83 locals recommend
Salumeria
3000 20th St
83 locals recommend
Awesome, high-quality low-key lunch spot tucked on a very cool street.
New movie theater with booze.
229 locals recommend
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema
2550 Mission St
229 locals recommend
New movie theater with booze.
If in SF, a visit to Tartine is a MUST. The ham and cheese croissant is best thing I've ever had. Insider tip: go before 9am on a weekday to avoid lines and enjoy the ambiance.
768 locals recommend
Tartine Bakery
600 Guerrero St
768 locals recommend
If in SF, a visit to Tartine is a MUST. The ham and cheese croissant is best thing I've ever had. Insider tip: go before 9am on a weekday to avoid lines and enjoy the ambiance.
Large natural foods / vegetarian grocery store 5 blocks from my apt. Great bulk section and hard-to-find items.
275 locals recommend
Rainbow Grocery
1745 Folsom St
275 locals recommend
Large natural foods / vegetarian grocery store 5 blocks from my apt. Great bulk section and hard-to-find items.
Adorable and extremely well-run boutique market. Great pre-made snacks and sandwiches plus booze to take over to Dolores Park!
651 locals recommend
Bi-Rite Market
3639 18th St
651 locals recommend
Adorable and extremely well-run boutique market. Great pre-made snacks and sandwiches plus booze to take over to Dolores Park!
This park is perfect for a sunny afternoon. Take a blanket, grab some Bi-Rite and maybe even buy yourself some truffles from the legendary truffle guy...perfect SF day!
107 locals recommend
Helen Diller Playground
107 locals recommend
This park is perfect for a sunny afternoon. Take a blanket, grab some Bi-Rite and maybe even buy yourself some truffles from the legendary truffle guy...perfect SF day!
Whole Foods is just a 7 minute walk.
905 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
3950 24th St
905 locals recommend
Whole Foods is just a 7 minute walk.

Drinks & Nightlife

Iconic SF dive bar with patio out back. Perfect for a sunny day.
222 locals recommend
Zeitgeist
199 Valencia St
222 locals recommend
Iconic SF dive bar with patio out back. Perfect for a sunny day.
Essential Mission dive bar with cool booths and jukebox.
41 locals recommend
The 500 Club
500 Guerrero St
41 locals recommend
Essential Mission dive bar with cool booths and jukebox.
A sneaky little cocktail bar in the back of Dalva...shhhhh.
36 locals recommend
The Hideout
3121 16th St
36 locals recommend
A sneaky little cocktail bar in the back of Dalva...shhhhh.
Great little dive bar with booths.
20 locals recommend
Thieves Tavern
20 locals recommend
Great little dive bar with booths.
Cool scene and cocktails.
89 locals recommend
ABV
3174 16th St
89 locals recommend
Cool scene and cocktails.