Guidebook for San Francisco
Food Scene
You came to San Francisco for that fancy pretentious hipster stuff right?
Four Barrel it is. Aside from really good coffee, they have good pastries from partners. 6 minute walk.
348 locals recommend
Four Barrel Coffee
375 Valencia StYou came to San Francisco for that fancy pretentious hipster stuff right?
Four Barrel it is. Aside from really good coffee, they have good pastries from partners. 6 minute walk.
Really yummy stuff. They have a chai that is better than my moms (I'm Indian!). 7 minute walk.
39 locals recommend
Samovar Teahouse Cafe
411 Valencia StReally yummy stuff. They have a chai that is better than my moms (I'm Indian!). 7 minute walk.
Ridiculously good brunch, but often long line as it is one of the most popular places in the city. 5 minute walk.
161 locals recommend
Mission Beach Cafe
Ridiculously good brunch, but often long line as it is one of the most popular places in the city. 5 minute walk.
Burma Love- Burmese food! Hard to find Burmese food in America so this is a real treat. This is the sister restaurant to the famous Burma Superstar. 4 minute walk!
114 locals recommend
Burma Love
211 Valencia StBurma Love- Burmese food! Hard to find Burmese food in America so this is a real treat. This is the sister restaurant to the famous Burma Superstar. 4 minute walk!
Vegan sushi that is extremely delicious
5 minute walk
63 locals recommend
Shizen Vegan Sushi Bar and Izakaya
370 14th StreetVegan sushi that is extremely delicious
5 minute walk
Literally NEXT DOOR to the house. By many accounts the best sushi place in the city. Small, intimate, non-pretentious and affordable - BUT lines start at 4:30. Put your name down and relax at home!
49 locals recommend
Sushi Zone
1815 Market StLiterally NEXT DOOR to the house. By many accounts the best sushi place in the city. Small, intimate, non-pretentious and affordable - BUT lines start at 4:30. Put your name down and relax at home!
It is the best burrito in America (96 points out of 100). No rice in there (who wants carbs on carbs?). Nate Silver said it's the best and he is a genius. It's a 30 minute walk/10 minute Uber/Lyft
347 locals recommend
La Taqueria
2889 Mission StIt is the best burrito in America (96 points out of 100). No rice in there (who wants carbs on carbs?). Nate Silver said it's the best and he is a genius. It's a 30 minute walk/10 minute Uber/Lyft
This place is South Indian, and is one of the best in the country. Very affordable food - large portions. All vegetarian. Cash only. 20 minute walk.
101 locals recommend
Udupi Palace
1007 Valencia StThis place is South Indian, and is one of the best in the country. Very affordable food - large portions. All vegetarian. Cash only. 20 minute walk.
Diner (OPEN until 3AM!).
Not the best food in the world, but great cozy feel - typical old-school diner. It has been here for 80 years, so lots of street cred. 1 minute walk.
21 locals recommend
It's Tops Coffee Shop
1801 Market StDiner (OPEN until 3AM!).
Not the best food in the world, but great cozy feel - typical old-school diner. It has been here for 80 years, so lots of street cred. 1 minute walk.
Craftsman and Wolves
746 Valencia StMuch more modern bakery than Tartine, also very delicious
Bi-Rite Creamery
3692 18th StBest Ice Cream in town!
Ritual Coffee Roasters
1026 Valencia StOutdoor coffee spot in a shipping container!
Drinks & Nightlife
Really yummy southwestern food, great atmosphere and drinks too! 10 minute walk.
36 locals recommend
West of Pecos
550 Valencia StReally yummy southwestern food, great atmosphere and drinks too! 10 minute walk.
True hipster cocktail bar. $12 drinks but delicious and different from your standard. 10 minute walk
89 locals recommend
ABV
3174 16th StTrue hipster cocktail bar. $12 drinks but delicious and different from your standard. 10 minute walk
Gay bar with good beer and cocktails, nice seating. Cash only! 9 minute walk.
118 locals recommend
Blackbird
2124 Market StGay bar with good beer and cocktails, nice seating. Cash only! 9 minute walk.
Dive bar with a great outdoor patio. Dirty and loud but amazing on a sunny day. 4 minute walk.
222 locals recommend
Zeitgeist
199 Valencia StDive bar with a great outdoor patio. Dirty and loud but amazing on a sunny day. 4 minute walk.
Smuggler's Cove
650 Gough StSecret rum bar, pirate themed. Yummy drinks. 12 minute walk
Biergarten
424 Octavia StOutdoor beer garden, great when the weather is nice.
Everything Else
Tartine Bakery is THE famous pastry place in SF. Old-school delicious. ~15 minute walk.
768 locals recommend
Tartine Bakery
600 Guerrero StTartine Bakery is THE famous pastry place in SF. Old-school delicious. ~15 minute walk.
Sightseeing
My fave hang out spot. Good views of the city from the top of the park and a good place to people-watch. There are tennis and basketball courts too. 15 minute walk
1244 locals recommend
Mission Dolores Park
19th StreetMy fave hang out spot. Good views of the city from the top of the park and a good place to people-watch. There are tennis and basketball courts too. 15 minute walk
Corona Heights Park
Museum WayNice walk to get there and great views once you're there!
Essentials
Closest spot for groceries, when you want that high-end stuff.
905 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
3950 24th StClosest spot for groceries, when you want that high-end stuff.
Safeway
2020 Market StAnother extremely close grocery option, good stuff here too.
Entertainment & Activities
Smitten Ice Cream
432 Octavia StThey make the ice cream fresh for each person!
Duboce Park
Scott StreetKid-friendly park, nice area