Guidebook for San Francisco
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16th St Mission BART Station
2000 Mission StGet Everywhere you want to be!
Sister studio to NYC's Laughing Lotus-- Laughing Lotus is a diverse community of yogis, deeply committed to a path of love in action.
10 locals recommend
Laughing Lotus Yoga Center
1360 16th StSister studio to NYC's Laughing Lotus-- Laughing Lotus is a diverse community of yogis, deeply committed to a path of love in action.
Walgreens
4645 Mission StFor all your drugstore needs.
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
3950 24th StNearest Grocery Store.
Famous small family owned market with produce, meat, cheese, deli, flowers, wine, cheese. They have their own farm & have published the book Eat Good Food (IACP finalist for First Book - Julia Child)
651 locals recommend
Bi-Rite Market
3639 18th StFamous small family owned market with produce, meat, cheese, deli, flowers, wine, cheese. They have their own farm & have published the book Eat Good Food (IACP finalist for First Book - Julia Child)
Wow. Amazing grocery store with a bajillion things- bulk bins, olive bar, gorgeous produce, a ton of vitamins and herbs, cheeses, and many locally produced items.
275 locals recommend
Rainbow Grocery
1745 Folsom StWow. Amazing grocery store with a bajillion things- bulk bins, olive bar, gorgeous produce, a ton of vitamins and herbs, cheeses, and many locally produced items.
Large chain grocery store with large national brands - Kraft, Coke, Nabisco, Dole. You can buy liquor here.
89 locals recommend
Safeway
2300 16th StLarge chain grocery store with large national brands - Kraft, Coke, Nabisco, Dole. You can buy liquor here.
Food Scene
Famous "you must have ice cream here" ice cream shop of San Francisco. Try their salted caramel. In the Mission (24th street corridor) is Humphry Slocombe Ice Cream. Let the ice cream wars begin!
476 locals recommend
Bi-Rite Creamery
3692 18th StFamous "you must have ice cream here" ice cream shop of San Francisco. Try their salted caramel. In the Mission (24th street corridor) is Humphry Slocombe Ice Cream. Let the ice cream wars begin!
Well, they say it best, "Sourcing, roasting, and brewing the best coffee in San Francisco in an honest, ethical, & sexy manner."
348 locals recommend
Four Barrel Coffee
375 Valencia StWell, they say it best, "Sourcing, roasting, and brewing the best coffee in San Francisco in an honest, ethical, & sexy manner."
Dandelion Chocolate
740 Valencia StChocolate. CHOCOLATE. Yup, chocolate.
Because. It is Tartine. It's a must do for this city. Get a croissant for breakfast, but pre-order a loaf of their amazing amazing famous bread for your stay-in for bread, cheese and wine night.
768 locals recommend
Tartine Bakery
600 Guerrero StBecause. It is Tartine. It's a must do for this city. Get a croissant for breakfast, but pre-order a loaf of their amazing amazing famous bread for your stay-in for bread, cheese and wine night.
Pizzeria Delfina
3621 18th StStill delicious after all these years.
Commonwealth
2224 Mission StDelicious New American food magically plated.
Stanza Coffee
3122 16th StPour over coffee bar with roasts from around the country.
Chow Food Bar
215 Church StOMG. The ginger cake with pumpkin ice cream.
Kitchen Story
3499 16th StBrunch. Make reservations.
Philz Coffee
3101 24th StAnother delicious cuppa nearby.
Formerly underground restaurant Lazy Bear gets a location. Communal dining, 2 ticketed seatings nightly. New American.
33 locals recommend
Lazy Bear
3416 19th StFormerly underground restaurant Lazy Bear gets a location. Communal dining, 2 ticketed seatings nightly. New American.
IWhile they are known for their roasted chicken, also try their ceviche. Super delicious.
203 locals recommend
Limón Rotisserie
524 Valencia StIWhile they are known for their roasted chicken, also try their ceviche. Super delicious.
Famous for their brick oven roasted chicken and bread salad. Exposed brick and glass make this a warm and inviting space. Still thriving at almost 40 years of operation.
165 locals recommend
Zuni Café
1658 Market StFamous for their brick oven roasted chicken and bread salad. Exposed brick and glass make this a warm and inviting space. Still thriving at almost 40 years of operation.
Sightseeing
Walk up to the corner of 20th and Church of this sunny see and be seen park for a great view of San Francisco.
1244 locals recommend
Mission Dolores Park
19th StreetWalk up to the corner of 20th and Church of this sunny see and be seen park for a great view of San Francisco.
Arts & Culture
Oh. The Cafe. A SF staple. 21+ dancing with 3 bars, an open air patio, soundsystem and LED "dance grid". Mostly gay but a diverse crowd.
20 locals recommend
The Cafe
2369 Market StOh. The Cafe. A SF staple. 21+ dancing with 3 bars, an open air patio, soundsystem and LED "dance grid". Mostly gay but a diverse crowd.
The Chapel
777 Valencia StreetCheck their website for their live music schedule.
Shopping
theBalm Cosmetics
Eyebrow bar (ask for Monique). Gorgeous makeup.
Modern, clean, light filled and woman friendly boutique store of sexy time toys.
6 locals recommend
Good Vibrations Valencia
17th StreetModern, clean, light filled and woman friendly boutique store of sexy time toys.
Drinks & Nightlife
Super fun in a piano bar fun way! "Patrons belt out show tunes and down large specialty martinis at this popular piano bar."
80 locals recommend
Martuni's
4 Valencia StreetSuper fun in a piano bar fun way! "Patrons belt out show tunes and down large specialty martinis at this popular piano bar."