Guidebook for San Francisco
Food Scene
A little bit of everything at this food truck park! Easy 10 minute walk.
39 locals recommend
Spark Social SF
601 Mission Bay Boulevard NorthA little bit of everything at this food truck park! Easy 10 minute walk.
Philz Coffee
3101 24th St One of our favorite coffee spots, right around the corner
Mexican: Tasty tacos and quesadillas with a unique beer selection, in a divey setting. 15 minute walk.
30 locals recommend
Garaje
475 3rd StMexican: Tasty tacos and quesadillas with a unique beer selection, in a divey setting. 15 minute walk.
Chinese: A lesser-known dim sum spot that's one of the best in the city! Take an Uber/Lyft here early in the morning to avoid the line.
9 locals recommend
Lai Hong Lounge
1416 Powell StChinese: A lesser-known dim sum spot that's one of the best in the city! Take an Uber/Lyft here early in the morning to avoid the line.
Steep Creamery & Tea
270 Brannan StDessert: The only spot near us that serves ice cream in rolls. 15 minute walk.
Chinese: The place for authentic and spicy Sichuan food. Obama ate here, and there's always a line.
28 locals recommend
Z & Y Restaurant
655 Jackson StChinese: The place for authentic and spicy Sichuan food. Obama ate here, and there's always a line.
Mexican: Favorite tacos in the world. Cash only, long line to order, and you'll have to fight for a seat, but it's worth it.
347 locals recommend
La Taqueria
2889 Mission StMexican: Favorite tacos in the world. Cash only, long line to order, and you'll have to fight for a seat, but it's worth it.
Mission Pie
2901 Mission StDessert: Pie after you're done with La Taqueria
Peruvian: Some of the best outside Peru. Pricey, but they have really good happy hour specials before 6pm on weekdays.
41 locals recommend
La Mar Cebicheria Peruana
PIER 1 1/2 2Peruvian: Some of the best outside Peru. Pricey, but they have really good happy hour specials before 6pm on weekdays.
Japanese: Excellent sushi. They use the same fish as the Michelin star restaurant next door.
12 locals recommend
Okane
669 Townsend StJapanese: Excellent sushi. They use the same fish as the Michelin star restaurant next door.
Jasmine Garden
708 14th StVietnamese: Get the lemongrass pho here!
American: One of those brunch spots that always has people lining up on weekend mornings.
133 locals recommend
Kitchen Story
3499 16th StAmerican: One of those brunch spots that always has people lining up on weekend mornings.
Marlowe
500 Brannan StAmerican: Upscale spot for dinner. 10 minute walk.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great beers, burgers, and bar food. 15 minute walk
65 locals recommend
21st Amendment Brewery & Restaurant
563 2nd StGreat beers, burgers, and bar food. 15 minute walk
A wine bar that's classy but not pretentious. 5 minute walk.
48 locals recommend
District San Francisco
216 Townsend StA wine bar that's classy but not pretentious. 5 minute walk.
If you like bars with games, you'll love this place -- it takes it to the next level! 10 minute walk.
13 locals recommend
Coin-Op Game Room
508 4th StreetIf you like bars with games, you'll love this place -- it takes it to the next level! 10 minute walk.
This hidden speakeasy is hard to find, but worth the effort! Romantic cocktail bar tucked away on the second floor of a building -- ask the staff at first floor China Live restaurant to point you there.
Cold Drinks Bar
644 BroadwayThis hidden speakeasy is hard to find, but worth the effort! Romantic cocktail bar tucked away on the second floor of a building -- ask the staff at first floor China Live restaurant to point you there.
Coqueta
Pier 5 The EmbarcaderoGreat cocktails and views at this Spanish bar
Shopping
Marketplace with tons of vendors, inside one of SF's most historic buildings. Don't miss the the chance to grab a bite during the Saturday morning farmer's market! It's a slightly long but beautiful walk along the waterfront to get here.
679 locals recommend
Ferry Building Marketplace
Marketplace with tons of vendors, inside one of SF's most historic buildings. Don't miss the the chance to grab a bite during the Saturday morning farmer's market! It's a slightly long but beautiful walk along the waterfront to get here.