Benjamin Allen's Guidebook
Neighborhoods
Chic, upscale, very walkable neighborhood. Farmer's market is popular on Saturdays! There is also a smaller one on Wednesdays. Enjoy a trendy brunch at Morning Glory, happy hour oysters from Ironside, unique ice cream flavors from Salt & Straw, or a delicious chicken sandwich from The Crack Shack!
889 locals recommend
Little Italy
Chic, upscale, very walkable neighborhood. Farmer's market is popular on Saturdays! There is also a smaller one on Wednesdays. Enjoy a trendy brunch at Morning Glory, happy hour oysters from Ironside, unique ice cream flavors from Salt & Straw, or a delicious chicken sandwich from The Crack Shack!
Coffee
My favorite coffee shop in the neighborhood. I always get The Champ Latte - iced (cinnamon, honey, espresso, milk) and a churro donut! (you'd never guess it was vegan). * Pro-tip: place the donut through the straw on top of your iced coffee for an extra hip Instagram picture!
236 locals recommend
Dark Horse Coffee Roasters
3260 Adams AveMy favorite coffee shop in the neighborhood. I always get The Champ Latte - iced (cinnamon, honey, espresso, milk) and a churro donut! (you'd never guess it was vegan). * Pro-tip: place the donut through the straw on top of your iced coffee for an extra hip Instagram picture!
Food Scene
Fantastic new and trendy Mexican fusion restaurant. All the food is delicious and the popsicle margaritas really hit the spot on a warm summer day!
Cocina De Barrio
3707 Fifth AvenueFantastic new and trendy Mexican fusion restaurant. All the food is delicious and the popsicle margaritas really hit the spot on a warm summer day!
Great spot if you're just looking for a slice of pizza (and perhaps a local beer on tap) within walking distance. This place has been featured on "Diners, Drive-ins & Dives".
213 locals recommend
Pizzeria Luigi
1137 25th StGreat spot if you're just looking for a slice of pizza (and perhaps a local beer on tap) within walking distance. This place has been featured on "Diners, Drive-ins & Dives".
Although you have several taco shops within walking distance to choose from (Humberto's, Benny's, etc), this one is my personal favorite. Very nice cute family business. California burrito (carne asada burrito with french fries inside) is a local favorite. I also love the machaca breakfast burrito - so juicy and flavorful!
Gloria's Taco Shop
1233 28th StAlthough you have several taco shops within walking distance to choose from (Humberto's, Benny's, etc), this one is my personal favorite. Very nice cute family business. California burrito (carne asada burrito with french fries inside) is a local favorite. I also love the machaca breakfast burrito - so juicy and flavorful!