Guidebook for San Francisco
Food Scene
Amazing pastries and coffee. Get there at 9am when they open if you want weekend brunch.
161 locals recommend
Mission Beach Cafe
Amazing pastries and coffee. Get there at 9am when they open if you want weekend brunch.
Don't be too turned off just because of the line or the scene. The espresso is amazing and the pastries from Bee Patisserie are outstanding.
348 locals recommend
Four Barrel Coffee
375 Valencia StDon't be too turned off just because of the line or the scene. The espresso is amazing and the pastries from Bee Patisserie are outstanding.
This is our local pizza joint. Very Californian mix of foodie obsession with locally sourced ingredients (and wine) with table clothes kids can draw on.
46 locals recommend
Pauline's Pizza
260 Valencia StThis is our local pizza joint. Very Californian mix of foodie obsession with locally sourced ingredients (and wine) with table clothes kids can draw on.
If you are looking to avoid the scene of Four Barrel, or Tartine but want a decent pastry at a good price, Thorough Bread is the spot.
93 locals recommend
Thorough Bread and Pastry
248 Church StIf you are looking to avoid the scene of Four Barrel, or Tartine but want a decent pastry at a good price, Thorough Bread is the spot.
The pizza is fabulous and the other dishes are better. Go at an odd time, as there is a significant wait at meal time.
598 locals recommend
Pizzeria Delfina
3621 18th StThe pizza is fabulous and the other dishes are better. Go at an odd time, as there is a significant wait at meal time.
Rhea's Deli & Market
800 Valencia StGreat sandwiches to take to the park.
This place is amazing! Being deterred by the 'vegan' would be your biggest mistake. The textures and flavors achieved here surpass most sushi I've ever been able to afford. Go when it opens, otherwise you'll have quite a wait.
63 locals recommend
Shizen Vegan Sushi Bar and Izakaya
370 14th StreetThis place is amazing! Being deterred by the 'vegan' would be your biggest mistake. The textures and flavors achieved here surpass most sushi I've ever been able to afford. Go when it opens, otherwise you'll have quite a wait.
Lers Ros
730 Larkin St Best local thai.
Farmhouse Kitchen Thai Cuisine
710 Florida StA bit further from home, but great Thai food.
Shopping
Used books. Not a computer in the place for inventory or looking up requests. That's a good thing. High brow lit, just steps from stacks of DC Comics.
14 locals recommend
Aardvark Books
227 Church StreetUsed books. Not a computer in the place for inventory or looking up requests. That's a good thing. High brow lit, just steps from stacks of DC Comics.
Everything Else
The playground has recently been redone and is amazing. Also the top of the park has one of the best views of the city.
1244 locals recommend
Mission Dolores Park
19th StreetThe playground has recently been redone and is amazing. Also the top of the park has one of the best views of the city.
Essentials
Well deservedly famous grocery story. The best of California local produce, good meat, helpful deli.
651 locals recommend
Bi-Rite Market
3639 18th StWell deservedly famous grocery story. The best of California local produce, good meat, helpful deli.
We do most of our shopping here. Vegetarian grocery store with probably the biggest bulk area you've ever seen.
275 locals recommend
Rainbow Grocery
1745 Folsom StWe do most of our shopping here. Vegetarian grocery store with probably the biggest bulk area you've ever seen.
Drinks & Nightlife
Famous spot, justly so. Wear your black hoodie and get a spot in the sun.
222 locals recommend
Zeitgeist
199 Valencia StFamous spot, justly so. Wear your black hoodie and get a spot in the sun.
The Crafty Fox Ale House
1700 Mission StreetFabulous beer selection and yummy food.
Orbit Room
1900 Market Stclassic spot for cocktails
Martuni's
4 Valencia StreetClassic, historic, spot for cocktails.
Parks & Nature
small, but fun playground for ages 2-12 (older kids along the side of the basketball court). Also the basketball court, and lots of green space.
138 locals recommend
Duboce Park
Scott Streetsmall, but fun playground for ages 2-12 (older kids along the side of the basketball court). Also the basketball court, and lots of green space.
If you are not afraid to walk up, heading to Corona Heights will take you through some beautiful neighbors into a 'wild' San Francisco park with a stunning view. Close to Randall Museum.
180 locals recommend
Corona Heights Park
Museum WayIf you are not afraid to walk up, heading to Corona Heights will take you through some beautiful neighbors into a 'wild' San Francisco park with a stunning view. Close to Randall Museum.
Sightseeing
Mission Dolores Park
19th StreetGet to the top corner for the view over San Francisco.