Guidebook for San Francisco

Cindy
Guidebook for San Francisco

Food Scene

Great neighborhood restaurant. Super friendly and warm, menu changes often and features locally sourced ingredients. We love these guys.
73 lokalaca preporučuje
Hillside Supper Club
300 Precita Ave
73 lokalaca preporučuje
Great neighborhood restaurant. Super friendly and warm, menu changes often and features locally sourced ingredients. We love these guys.
Pie for breakfast, lunch or dinner
137 lokalaca preporučuje
Mission Pie
2901 Mission St
137 lokalaca preporučuje
Pie for breakfast, lunch or dinner
Tiny spot w/ a few seats outside - outstanding coffee and waffles! Best roast in the city from coffee veteran Andrew and Belgium Waffles by Anthony - Mission Chinese etc. 20 min walk or 5 min drive
33 lokalaca preporučuje
Linea Caffe
3417 18th St
33 lokalaca preporučuje
Tiny spot w/ a few seats outside - outstanding coffee and waffles! Best roast in the city from coffee veteran Andrew and Belgium Waffles by Anthony - Mission Chinese etc. 20 min walk or 5 min drive
Wonderful Japanese Buddhist food. Casual and delicious - Cash only but the have an ATM inside.
82 lokalaca preporučuje
Cha-Ya
762 Valencia St
82 lokalaca preporučuje
Wonderful Japanese Buddhist food. Casual and delicious - Cash only but the have an ATM inside.
Mod take on Mexican food. Short rib tacos and squab blossom tacos (when in season) are excellent. Great cocktails as well
360 lokalaca preporučuje
Tacolicious
741 Valencia St
360 lokalaca preporučuje
Mod take on Mexican food. Short rib tacos and squab blossom tacos (when in season) are excellent. Great cocktails as well
One of the best taqueria's in SF (some say in the US). Try the crispy taco soft wrapped or any burrito -yum!
347 lokalaca preporučuje
La Taqueria
2889 Mission St
347 lokalaca preporučuje
One of the best taqueria's in SF (some say in the US). Try the crispy taco soft wrapped or any burrito -yum!
Great local favorite. Love the agua fresca and fish tacos.
115 lokalaca preporučuje
El Metate
2406 Bryant St
115 lokalaca preporučuje
Great local favorite. Love the agua fresca and fish tacos.
Mexicatessen! Been around for over 50+ years. We stock up for all our parties. Homemade tortillas are delicious and the stuffed gorditas should not be missed
70 lokalaca preporučuje
La Palma Mexicatessen
2884 24th St
70 lokalaca preporučuje
Mexicatessen! Been around for over 50+ years. We stock up for all our parties. Homemade tortillas are delicious and the stuffed gorditas should not be missed
Best new sushi in SF. Hard to book but if you show up early bird (5:30 ish) any night but Friday, you'll always get seated.
115 lokalaca preporučuje
ICHI Sushi
3369 Mission St
115 lokalaca preporučuje
Best new sushi in SF. Hard to book but if you show up early bird (5:30 ish) any night but Friday, you'll always get seated.
Delicious Cambodian food. Yummy curries, fairly priced.
30 lokalaca preporučuje
Angkor Borei Restaurant
3471 Mission St
30 lokalaca preporučuje
Delicious Cambodian food. Yummy curries, fairly priced.
Easy Walk great roaster with wonderful pastries
378 lokalaca preporučuje
Sightglass Coffee
270 7th St
378 lokalaca preporučuje
Easy Walk great roaster with wonderful pastries
Excellent SF Roaster with seating if you are on Valencia st- must stop in.
295 lokalaca preporučuje
Ritual Coffee Roasters
1026 Valencia St
295 lokalaca preporučuje
Excellent SF Roaster with seating if you are on Valencia st- must stop in.
Tiny micro roaster with roll up door. If you are in the neighborhood get the ice coffee (served in a mason jar w/ a handcut piece if ice)
21 lokalaca preporučuje
Front Cafe
21 lokalaca preporučuje
Tiny micro roaster with roll up door. If you are in the neighborhood get the ice coffee (served in a mason jar w/ a handcut piece if ice)
Excellent seasonal food and drink -in the Dogpatch neighborhood. Coffee bar on the side.
162 lokalaca preporučuje
Piccino
1001 Minnesota St
162 lokalaca preporučuje
Excellent seasonal food and drink -in the Dogpatch neighborhood. Coffee bar on the side.
Best Pizza around! @ 20 min walk or 5 min drive. Great space- all picnic tables- intermezzo salads and Tuesday is pop up day !
109 lokalaca preporučuje
PizzaHacker
3299 Mission St
109 lokalaca preporučuje
Best Pizza around! @ 20 min walk or 5 min drive. Great space- all picnic tables- intermezzo salads and Tuesday is pop up day !
Great Italian fare- and amazing cocktails and excellent atmosphere.
282 lokalaca preporučuje
Beretta
1199 Valencia St
282 lokalaca preporučuje
Great Italian fare- and amazing cocktails and excellent atmosphere.

Everything Else

Super kid friendly. Right next to the park, outdoor seating, great sandwich selection, counter service during the day and table service after 5:30.
260 lokalaca preporučuje
Precita Park Cafe & Grill
500 Precita Avenue
260 lokalaca preporučuje
Super kid friendly. Right next to the park, outdoor seating, great sandwich selection, counter service during the day and table service after 5:30.
Ride BART to Downtown or over to the East Bay.
227 lokalaca preporučuje
24th St Mission station
227 lokalaca preporučuje
Ride BART to Downtown or over to the East Bay.
Wonderful bakery -hidden gem -opens at 6AM, Great coffee, Japanese , French trained pastry chef makes great croissants and puts her spin on Japanese an-pan (sweet rolls)
49 lokalaca preporučuje
Sandbox Bakery
833 Cortland Avenue
49 lokalaca preporučuje
Wonderful bakery -hidden gem -opens at 6AM, Great coffee, Japanese , French trained pastry chef makes great croissants and puts her spin on Japanese an-pan (sweet rolls)
Great small local Farmers market. 22nd street is blocked off between Valencia and Mission. Great farmers + Chicken Roti truck- bakers, 4505 meats. Fun for kids -hula hoop and chalk + live music!
16 lokalaca preporučuje
Mission Community Market
84 Bartlett St
16 lokalaca preporučuje
Great small local Farmers market. 22nd street is blocked off between Valencia and Mission. Great farmers + Chicken Roti truck- bakers, 4505 meats. Fun for kids -hula hoop and chalk + live music!
Food Trucks + every Sunday through October in the Presido. Fun for kids & adults, music games. Check out the revitalized Presidio.
32 lokalaca preporučuje
Human Rights Campaign Action Center and Store
575 Castro St
32 lokalaca preporučuje
Food Trucks + every Sunday through October in the Presido. Fun for kids & adults, music games. Check out the revitalized Presidio.
-Domaine Chandon- one of the few sparkling wine spots- beautiful grounds http://www.chandon.com
31 lokalaca preporučuje
Domaine Chandon
1 California Dr
31 lokalaca preporučuje
-Domaine Chandon- one of the few sparkling wine spots- beautiful grounds http://www.chandon.com
Jarvis- interesting tour all with in a cave http://www.jarviswines.com
Jarvis Estate
2970 Monticello Rd
Jarvis- interesting tour all with in a cave http://www.jarviswines.com
Phelps- http://www.josephphelps.com on the Silverado trail- need to call ahead to make an appointment- lovely wines and beautiful grounds
14 lokalaca preporučuje
Joseph Phelps Vineyards
200 Taplin Road
14 lokalaca preporučuje
Phelps- http://www.josephphelps.com on the Silverado trail- need to call ahead to make an appointment- lovely wines and beautiful grounds
Sinskey – http://www.robertsinskey.com/visit also on the Silverado trail – great whites and excellent food
24 lokalaca preporučuje
Robert Sinskey Vineyards
6320 Silverado Trail
24 lokalaca preporučuje
Sinskey – http://www.robertsinskey.com/visit also on the Silverado trail – great whites and excellent food
Quintessa- Silverado trail www.quintessa.com - friends of friends of ours own this spot. Chilean wine makers impressive tour- and grounds- also cave built into the landscape.
9 lokalaca preporučuje
Quintessa Winery
1601 Silverado Trail S
9 lokalaca preporučuje
Quintessa- Silverado trail www.quintessa.com - friends of friends of ours own this spot. Chilean wine makers impressive tour- and grounds- also cave built into the landscape.
Closest Post office - within walking distance
18 lokalaca preporučuje
United States Postal Service
317 W Portal Ave
18 lokalaca preporučuje
Closest Post office - within walking distance

Essentials

An organic and natural foods grocery store and wine market with a full selection of craft beers and spirits. Open every day.
76 lokalaca preporučuje
Harvest Hills Market
3216 Folsom St
76 lokalaca preporučuje
An organic and natural foods grocery store and wine market with a full selection of craft beers and spirits. Open every day.
Excellent small local market. Great produce features local organic producers. Good butcher and grocery selection as well.
651 lokalaca preporučuje
Bi-Rite Market
3639 18th St
651 lokalaca preporučuje
Excellent small local market. Great produce features local organic producers. Good butcher and grocery selection as well.
The closest Whole Foods to our apartment- they have a lot but parking can be rough. 24th street is the main thoroughfare in Noe Valley - lots of great shops.
905 lokalaca preporučuje
Whole Foods Market
3950 24th St
905 lokalaca preporučuje
The closest Whole Foods to our apartment- they have a lot but parking can be rough. 24th street is the main thoroughfare in Noe Valley - lots of great shops.
Closest large grocery store - the parking lot can be crazy- cheaper than Whole Foods.
222 lokalaca preporučuje
Safeway
3350 Mission St
222 lokalaca preporučuje
Closest large grocery store - the parking lot can be crazy- cheaper than Whole Foods.

Shopping

Best ice cream around. Always a line but it moves fast. Wacky delicious flavors .Try the secret breakfast :). Right on 24th st- quick walk on the way to the mission
224 lokalaca preporučuje
Humphry Slocombe
224 lokalaca preporučuje
Best ice cream around. Always a line but it moves fast. Wacky delicious flavors .Try the secret breakfast :). Right on 24th st- quick walk on the way to the mission
Wonderful Ice cream from the folks at Bi-Rite (across the street). They use great local ingredients- sample the balsamic strawberry one of our favorites. Right down the street from Dolores Park.
476 lokalaca preporučuje
Bi-Rite Creamery
3692 18th St
476 lokalaca preporučuje
Wonderful Ice cream from the folks at Bi-Rite (across the street). They use great local ingredients- sample the balsamic strawberry one of our favorites. Right down the street from Dolores Park.
Sister store to Paxton Gate. Great selection of nicely curated kids toys and books.
24 lokalaca preporučuje
Paxton Gate Curiosities
766 Valencia St
24 lokalaca preporučuje
Sister store to Paxton Gate. Great selection of nicely curated kids toys and books.
SF chocolatier and café. Housed in an old garage. Great space and nice spot for a coffee
152 lokalaca preporučuje
Dandelion Chocolate
740 Valencia St
152 lokalaca preporučuje
SF chocolatier and café. Housed in an old garage. Great space and nice spot for a coffee
Closest Pharmacy to our apartment
116 lokalaca preporučuje
Walgreens
1496 Market St
116 lokalaca preporučuje
Closest Pharmacy to our apartment
Small SF designed and California made Mens and womens clothing. Everyone here is super nice and helpful!
9 lokalaca preporučuje
Taylor Stitch
383 Valencia St
9 lokalaca preporučuje
Small SF designed and California made Mens and womens clothing. Everyone here is super nice and helpful!
first edition new and used books, magazines + lots of great jewels and one of a kind items in this nearby 24th st shop
8 lokalaca preporučuje
Press Works On Paper
3108 24th Street
8 lokalaca preporučuje
first edition new and used books, magazines + lots of great jewels and one of a kind items in this nearby 24th st shop
V. Sattui- in Saint Helena the north end of wine country- very pretty grounds www.vsattui.com
49 lokalaca preporučuje
V. Sattui Winery
1111 White Ln
49 lokalaca preporučuje
V. Sattui- in Saint Helena the north end of wine country- very pretty grounds www.vsattui.com

Sightseeing

One of the best parks in the city. Always great weather - fantastic views- excellent playground and lots of picnic ops on the lawn. Grab some snack from Bi-rite and head on over. Best people watching.
1244 lokalaca preporučuje
Mission Dolores Park
19th Street
1244 lokalaca preporučuje
One of the best parks in the city. Always great weather - fantastic views- excellent playground and lots of picnic ops on the lawn. Grab some snack from Bi-rite and head on over. Best people watching.
Amazing views of SF and the bay. Quick walk from Montcalm st. Follow Montcalm to Brewster st then L on Franconia and you'll see the peak once you hit Bernal H Blvd.
363 lokalaca preporučuje
Bernal Heights Park
3400-3416 Folsom St
363 lokalaca preporučuje
Amazing views of SF and the bay. Quick walk from Montcalm st. Follow Montcalm to Brewster st then L on Franconia and you'll see the peak once you hit Bernal H Blvd.
Ferry Plaza is an amazing spot that hosts many local purveyors. The Saturday farmers market is outstanding! many of the farmers are friends I have worked for for years, Happy to give tips.
679 lokalaca preporučuje
Ferry Building Marketplace
679 lokalaca preporučuje
Ferry Plaza is an amazing spot that hosts many local purveyors. The Saturday farmers market is outstanding! many of the farmers are friends I have worked for for years, Happy to give tips.
Amazing museum in Golden Gate Park. Always great for kids - Aquarium is awesome, living roof a must see.! parking underground - a few free days throughout the year.
816 lokalaca preporučuje
Калифорнијска академија наука
55 Music Concourse Dr
816 lokalaca preporučuje
Amazing museum in Golden Gate Park. Always great for kids - Aquarium is awesome, living roof a must see.! parking underground - a few free days throughout the year.
Downtown Napa- -Oxbow Market- great public market with purveyors worth visiting to break up the wine tasting. - Hog Island Oyster Co - Ritual Coffee - Gotts Roadside for burgers
240 lokalaca preporučuje
Napa
240 lokalaca preporučuje
Downtown Napa- -Oxbow Market- great public market with purveyors worth visiting to break up the wine tasting. - Hog Island Oyster Co - Ritual Coffee - Gotts Roadside for burgers
-Bouchon Bakery- Thomas Keller bakery -Bouchon- Thomas Keller restaurant -Redd Wood- great wood fired pizza joint -Bistro Jeanty – French bistro- easier to get a spot than any other Thomas Kellers
51 lokalaca preporučuje
Yountville
51 lokalaca preporučuje
-Bouchon Bakery- Thomas Keller bakery -Bouchon- Thomas Keller restaurant -Redd Wood- great wood fired pizza joint -Bistro Jeanty – French bistro- easier to get a spot than any other Thomas Kellers

Drinks & Nightlife

Super fun dive bar and music venue. Check out Soul might and Bingo. Photo booth seals the deal.
43 lokalaca preporučuje
Knockout
3223 Mission St
43 lokalaca preporučuje
Super fun dive bar and music venue. Check out Soul might and Bingo. Photo booth seals the deal.
Dive bar with great dance nights, and outdoor patio, shuffle board + pool table + cheap beer - some times big lines to get in.
196 lokalaca preporučuje
El Rio
3158 Mission St
196 lokalaca preporučuje
Dive bar with great dance nights, and outdoor patio, shuffle board + pool table + cheap beer - some times big lines to get in.
Taxidery and great cocktails . They spin vinyl and have a Hammond Organ that gets played. Try the Elderberry Fizz
137 lokalaca preporučuje
The Royal Cuckoo
3202 Mission St
137 lokalaca preporučuje
Taxidery and great cocktails . They spin vinyl and have a Hammond Organ that gets played. Try the Elderberry Fizz
Great mash-up of Southern and Caribbean Soul food in Funky location.
158 lokalaca preporučuje
The Front Porch
65 29th St
158 lokalaca preporučuje
Great mash-up of Southern and Caribbean Soul food in Funky location.
Dive Bar and restaurant on the water. Lots of outdoor seating. good urban views of the old pier/ dry docks
113 lokalaca preporučuje
The Ramp
855 Terry A Francois Blvd
113 lokalaca preporučuje
Dive Bar and restaurant on the water. Lots of outdoor seating. good urban views of the old pier/ dry docks

Entertainment & Activities

Old school family owned SF ice cream parlor. Try the Buko (young coconut) or Avocado. no seating except for a few benches outside. Parking in the back.
214 lokalaca preporučuje
Mitchell's Ice Cream
688 San Jose Avenue
214 lokalaca preporučuje
Old school family owned SF ice cream parlor. Try the Buko (young coconut) or Avocado. no seating except for a few benches outside. Parking in the back.
Great playground! for little ones and older kids as well- soccer and tennis and swimming at Mission pool @ 30 min walk or 5 min car ride
36 lokalaca preporučuje
Mission Playground
36 Cunningham Place
36 lokalaca preporučuje
Great playground! for little ones and older kids as well- soccer and tennis and swimming at Mission pool @ 30 min walk or 5 min car ride