Guidebook for San Francisco
Food Scene
Fantastic for brunch. Expect a wait around an hour since there are no reservations. It is worth it if you have the time.
261 locals recommend
Plow
1299 18th StFantastic for brunch. Expect a wait around an hour since there are no reservations. It is worth it if you have the time.
Steep Brew
450 Rhode Island StFor coffee and/or beer. Fun place to people watch and get a feel for the neighborhood.
Goat Hill Pizza
300 Connecticut StAmazing pizza. Also within walking distance.
Amidst the 18th st restaurant corridor. It has a great little seating area in the front.
136 locals recommend
Farley's
1315 18th StAmidst the 18th st restaurant corridor. It has a great little seating area in the front.
Skool
1725 Alameda StGreat for outdoor brunch
Love this place. Quality, quantity, and large enough space that a table is never too difficult.
59 locals recommend
Live Sushi Bar
2001 17th StLove this place. Quality, quantity, and large enough space that a table is never too difficult.
Coffee Bar
1890 Bryant StreetIf you need to work, study, or chat startup, the is the place to be.
Market & Rye
Amazing brunch location.
Serpentine
2495 3rd StA more upscale place for brunch and dinner. Highly recommended.
Ice cream in amazing and unique flavors. 15-20 min walk downhill. You can always Uber home uphill :)
105 locals recommend
Mr. and Mrs. Miscellaneous
699 22nd StIce cream in amazing and unique flavors. 15-20 min walk downhill. You can always Uber home uphill :)
Hard Knox Cafe
2526 3rd StSoul food. Fried chicken and corn muffins to die for!
Great Italian and Pizza. During the day, they have a walk up coffee bar around the corner too.
162 locals recommend
Piccino
1001 Minnesota StGreat Italian and Pizza. During the day, they have a walk up coffee bar around the corner too.
Just For You Cafe
732 22nd StTraditional American Breakfast/Brunch
Long Bridge Pizza Co.
2347 3rd StAmazing thin crust pizza
My favorite brunch spot. Expect to wait around an hour (which is pretty standard for any SF brunch really).
123 locals recommend
Universal Cafe
2814 19th StMy favorite brunch spot. Expect to wait around an hour (which is pretty standard for any SF brunch really).
The cafe is situated inside Heath Ceramics so it's fun to look around with your coffee afterwards.
58 locals recommend
Blue Bottle Coffee
2900 18th StreetThe cafe is situated inside Heath Ceramics so it's fun to look around with your coffee afterwards.
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
450 Rhode Island StWithin a 10 min walking distance if you don't have a car.
Safeway
2300 16th StAnother solid option for groceries
Chiotras Grocery
858 Rhode Island StIf you need anything in a jiffy
Drinks & Nightlife
Thee Parkside
1600 17th StDive bar with back patio and great live music some days
Connecticut Yankee
100 Connecticut StAnother great dive bar with a back patio
Awesome neighborhood bar with a jukebox and amazing views from the back.
37 locals recommend
Blooms Saloon
1318 18th StAwesome neighborhood bar with a jukebox and amazing views from the back.
Dogpatch Saloon
2496 3rd StNeighborhood bar. My favorite in the area.
Triple Voodoo Brewery
2245 3rd StBrews!
Trick Dog
3010 20th StCocktail bar with a hipster vibe.
Entertainment & Activities
Great for the views on the south west side and great for doggies and kids at the park.
33 locals recommend
McKinley Square
Great for the views on the south west side and great for doggies and kids at the park.