Best spots nearby
Food Scene
An excellent spot for brunch. Try the lemon ricotta pancakes and any of the egg dishes. Be sure to arrive early as the wait time can be up to 2 hours!
261 locals recommend
Plow
1299 18th StAn excellent spot for brunch. Try the lemon ricotta pancakes and any of the egg dishes. Be sure to arrive early as the wait time can be up to 2 hours!
Delicious sourdough pizzas! A neighborhood favorite that's been around here for 50+ years. Make sure to check out pictures of Potrero Hill from the 70s
108 locals recommend
Goat Hill Pizza
300 Connecticut StDelicious sourdough pizzas! A neighborhood favorite that's been around here for 50+ years. Make sure to check out pictures of Potrero Hill from the 70s
A great Asian (not just Vietnamese) spot close to other restaurants on 18th st. Try the pho!
84 locals recommend
Navin Thai Restaurant
1059 Powell StA great Asian (not just Vietnamese) spot close to other restaurants on 18th st. Try the pho!
Authentic French Provencal cuisine in a casual bistro setting. Try the moules provencale with frites!
178 locals recommend
Chez maman east
1401 18th StAuthentic French Provencal cuisine in a casual bistro setting. Try the moules provencale with frites!
Papito
1457 18th StMexico bistro with delicious tacos, guacamole and quesadillas.
La Taqueria
2889 Mission Stby far the best burritos in the world
We've been to bakeries around the world but Neighbor Bakehouse is our most favorite spot. You won't go wrong getting anything here. Best croissants, pastries, breads, etc.
There might be a line on weekend mornings.
85 locals recommend
Neighbor Bakehouse
2343 3rd StWe've been to bakeries around the world but Neighbor Bakehouse is our most favorite spot. You won't go wrong getting anything here. Best croissants, pastries, breads, etc.
There might be a line on weekend mornings.
Mr. and Mrs. Miscellaneous
699 22nd Stthe ice cream here is to die for!
Thin-crust pies, salads & subs served in a simple, industrial-chic space.
49 locals recommend
Long Bridge Pizza Co.
2347 3rd StThin-crust pies, salads & subs served in a simple, industrial-chic space.
Tartine Bakery
600 Guerrero StGet to the bakery around 8 AM and try their famous morning bun!
Bi-Rite Creamery
3692 18th StDon't miss their salted caramel ice cream!
Manna is an authentic family-run Korean tofu house in the residential Sunset District. It's inexpensive, the owner is very cheerful, and you'll have some of the best Korean food in the city!
33 locals recommend
Manna
845 Irving StManna is an authentic family-run Korean tofu house in the residential Sunset District. It's inexpensive, the owner is very cheerful, and you'll have some of the best Korean food in the city!
Four Barrel Coffee
375 Valencia StDelicious and authentic South Indian food. Don't forget to try one of the thali specials.
101 locals recommend
Udupi Palace
1007 Valencia StDelicious and authentic South Indian food. Don't forget to try one of the thali specials.
Their salsa is to die for! Consider picking up a bottle of their salsa from Whole Foods in case you don't have the time to make it to the taqueria.
196 locals recommend
Papalote Mexican Grill
1777 Fulton StTheir salsa is to die for! Consider picking up a bottle of their salsa from Whole Foods in case you don't have the time to make it to the taqueria.
Get reservations beforehand or wait 1 hour or so if you make it to the restaurant early enough in the evening.
266 locals recommend
Flour + Water
2401 Harrison StGet reservations beforehand or wait 1 hour or so if you make it to the restaurant early enough in the evening.
New American fine dining restaurant which also has an incredible brunch.
343 locals recommend
Foreign Cinema
2534 Mission StNew American fine dining restaurant which also has an incredible brunch.
Salt & Straw
2201 Fillmore StScrumptious and unique ice cream flavors
Dynamo Donut and Coffee
2760 24th StTheir donuts are to die for!
Best place on the planet for tortas (sandwiches with Mexican ingredients). Their al pastor and pierna enchilada sandwiches are on another level. They have a cute backyard in the back where you can sit and eat!
24 locals recommend
La Torta Gorda
2833 24th StBest place on the planet for tortas (sandwiches with Mexican ingredients). Their al pastor and pierna enchilada sandwiches are on another level. They have a cute backyard in the back where you can sit and eat!
Philz Coffee
3101 24th StWe love their mint mojito iced coffee!
Essentials
The Whole Foods in Potrero has a delicious hot food bar as well as a cozy coffee shop + bar downstairs.
664 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
450 Rhode Island StThe Whole Foods in Potrero has a delicious hot food bar as well as a cozy coffee shop + bar downstairs.
Well-stocked for all your essentials; they have a really good deli
33 locals recommend
Chiotras Grocery
858 Rhode Island StWell-stocked for all your essentials; they have a really good deli
The Good Life Grocery
448 Cortland AveLocal natural foods store.
Best place for reasonably-priced and high-quality alcohol, food, etc :)
171 locals recommend
Costco Wholesale
450 10th StBest place for reasonably-priced and high-quality alcohol, food, etc :)
Drinks & Nightlife
Trick Dog
3010 20th StThe quintessential SF brewery. There are delicious food trucks most evenings
12 locals recommend
Anchor Public Taps
495 De Haro StThe quintessential SF brewery. There are delicious food trucks most evenings
At Ruby Wine, you can find small batch, natural and organic wines from Europe, California, and all the other famous regions. Lean on the owners for a choice selection.
27 locals recommend
Ruby Wine
1419 18th StAt Ruby Wine, you can find small batch, natural and organic wines from Europe, California, and all the other famous regions. Lean on the owners for a choice selection.
El Techo
2516 Mission Stlove the themed cocktails
Everything Else
This is probably the most beautiful library we’ve seen with sweeping views of the city!
40 locals recommend
San Francisco Public Library; Potrero Branch
1616 20th StThis is probably the most beautiful library we’ve seen with sweeping views of the city!
Alemany Farmer's Market
100 Alemany BoulevardEntertainment & Activities
Dogpatch Boulders
2573 3rd StIndoor bouldering destination and gym
AT&T Park is home to the San Francisco Giants, and can seat over 40,000 people. If you're lucky, you can score tickets to a baseball game at a pretty reasonable price!
596 locals recommend
Oracle Park
24 Willie Mays PlazaAT&T Park is home to the San Francisco Giants, and can seat over 40,000 people. If you're lucky, you can score tickets to a baseball game at a pretty reasonable price!
Home of the Golden State Warriors and venue for many concerts! (well, post-pandemic...)
60 locals recommend
Chase Center
1 Warriors WayHome of the Golden State Warriors and venue for many concerts! (well, post-pandemic...)
Parks & Nature
At the top of Potrero Hill this is large and colorful place to play, with picnic tables and BBQ pits. There is also a baseball field, two tennis courts, basketball court, and a well-maintained rec center that offers a variety of sports/activities.
Potrero Hill Playground
733 Arkansas StreetAt the top of Potrero Hill this is large and colorful place to play, with picnic tables and BBQ pits. There is also a baseball field, two tennis courts, basketball court, and a well-maintained rec center that offers a variety of sports/activities.
The quintessential SF city park.
It's a great place to people-watch and chill out while drinking a six-pack of beer or your favorite libation.
Also, Bi-Rite Creamery, one of my favorite ice cream spots in SF, is right next to the park!
1244 locals recommend
Mission Dolores Park
19th StreetThe quintessential SF city park.
It's a great place to people-watch and chill out while drinking a six-pack of beer or your favorite libation.
Also, Bi-Rite Creamery, one of my favorite ice cream spots in SF, is right next to the park!
This is a must-visit, especially during the spring/summer. If you're visiting in Jan/Feb you must check out the magnolia blooms.
182 locals recommend
San Francisco Botanical Garden
1199 9th AveThis is a must-visit, especially during the spring/summer. If you're visiting in Jan/Feb you must check out the magnolia blooms.
This is the oldest public Japanese garden in the United States located inside Golden Gate Park
348 locals recommend
Japanese Tea Garden
75 Hagiwara Tea Garden DrThis is the oldest public Japanese garden in the United States located inside Golden Gate Park
Arts & Culture
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
151 3rd StIncredible art and rotating exhibitions!
de Young Museum
50 Hagiwara Tea Garden DrAmazing rotating art exhibits
Legion of Honor
100 34th AveAnother excellent art museum with incredible rotating exhibits