Guidebook for San Francisco
Food Scene
Best burrito in the Mission. Only place in SF to make their own tortillas, etc.
70 locals recommend
La Palma Mexicatessen
2884 24th StBest burrito in the Mission. Only place in SF to make their own tortillas, etc.
family run cafe, in the mission since the 1970's. favorite place for poets and dreamers...
8 locals recommend
Café La Bohème
3318 24th Stfamily run cafe, in the mission since the 1970's. favorite place for poets and dreamers...
Old school hole-in-the-wall italian, but step into a time tunnel and find yourself in the theater district of 1980's San Francisco. Look for the photo of Keanu Reeves... & enjoy the fresh bread!
11 locals recommend
La Traviata
2854 Mission StOld school hole-in-the-wall italian, but step into a time tunnel and find yourself in the theater district of 1980's San Francisco. Look for the photo of Keanu Reeves... & enjoy the fresh bread!
An old time soda-fountain with a slightly hipster revision. Love this spot though and the folks are always friendly and the soda fountain really hasn't changed much since the old old days!
138 locals recommend
St. Francis Fountain
2801 24th StAn old time soda-fountain with a slightly hipster revision. Love this spot though and the folks are always friendly and the soda fountain really hasn't changed much since the old old days!
Atlas Cafe
3049 20th Stcash only cafe.
Loló
974 Valencia StModern Mexican fare with a new twist, and great Tequila selection.
Essentials
Since 1924, raviolis, sauces, fresh pasta, deli meats, wines, everything you need for a fantastic meal.
26 locals recommend
Lucca Ravioli Company
1100 Valencia StSince 1924, raviolis, sauces, fresh pasta, deli meats, wines, everything you need for a fantastic meal.
Arts & Culture
Stop by Precita Eyes and make a small donation and pick up a walking guide of nearby Balmy Alley, ground zero for a history of murals in the Mission.
55 locals recommend
Precita Eyes Muralists
2981 24th StStop by Precita Eyes and make a small donation and pick up a walking guide of nearby Balmy Alley, ground zero for a history of murals in the Mission.
Stop by this long time local gallery for their latest installation. Super friendly folks, plus a regularly changing mural on the Bryant St. side of the building.
18 locals recommend
Galeria de la Raza
2779 Folsom StreetStop by this long time local gallery for their latest installation. Super friendly folks, plus a regularly changing mural on the Bryant St. side of the building.
Wander down this alley (during the day) for a trip down the muraled past and present of the Mission.
124 locals recommend
Balmy Alley
50 Balmy StWander down this alley (during the day) for a trip down the muraled past and present of the Mission.
Everything Else
Since 1926, one of the remnants of the Polish community of the Mission. Now hope to all sorts of various dances and community and private meetings and events.
The Polish Club Inc.
3040 22nd StSince 1926, one of the remnants of the Polish community of the Mission. Now hope to all sorts of various dances and community and private meetings and events.
HIt the Rec center for the basketball court upstairs, raquetball courts, mini soccer field, prison-like gym and boxing ring. Exercise with the locals.
Mission Recreation Center
2450 Harrison StHIt the Rec center for the basketball court upstairs, raquetball courts, mini soccer field, prison-like gym and boxing ring. Exercise with the locals.
Drinks & Nightlife
Do watcha wanna at this rather European feeling cafe bar. Live music, beer and wine, and the fresh scent of Mission herbs.
80 locals recommend
Revolution Cafe
3248 22nd StDo watcha wanna at this rather European feeling cafe bar. Live music, beer and wine, and the fresh scent of Mission herbs.
"get drunk earlier." this throwback hasn't changed, even while Mission Street is starting to change all around it.
23 locals recommend
Doc's Clock
2417 Mission St"get drunk earlier." this throwback hasn't changed, even while Mission Street is starting to change all around it.
Entertainment & Activities
The neighborhood playground, just around the corner. Taco truck across the street everyday but Sunday is a great family-run truck. You can also catch the Sunday free food coop.
7 locals recommend
Parque Niños Unidos
3090 23rd StThe neighborhood playground, just around the corner. Taco truck across the street everyday but Sunday is a great family-run truck. You can also catch the Sunday free food coop.
the baby's not the right logo, but it's kid friendly. I'm not sure what you call the Potrero Skate Park, but come on over to shred in this great park with pools and ramps. Day time only prob tho.
8 locals recommend
Potrero del Sol
2827 Cesar Chavezthe baby's not the right logo, but it's kid friendly. I'm not sure what you call the Potrero Skate Park, but come on over to shred in this great park with pools and ramps. Day time only prob tho.
Shopping
Artillery AG
2751 Mission StArt and clothes, with the best of the local mission vibe.
The real deal for home made gelato. Forget about Humphrey Slocumbs (or try them both and you decide).
8 locals recommend
La Copa Loca Gelato
3150 22nd StThe real deal for home made gelato. Forget about Humphrey Slocumbs (or try them both and you decide).
if you *have* to get hipster ice cream, here's the place. secret breakfast, vanilla w corn flakes and bourbon. Copa Loca's better though.
224 locals recommend
Humphry Slocombe
if you *have* to get hipster ice cream, here's the place. secret breakfast, vanilla w corn flakes and bourbon. Copa Loca's better though.