Guidebook for San Francisco

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Guidebook for San Francisco

Food Scene

Delicious Pupusas and Salvadorean food, really close to the house. Open Late!
8 locals recommend
La Santaneca
3781 Mission Street
8 locals recommend
Delicious Pupusas and Salvadorean food, really close to the house. Open Late!
Pupusas, Salvadorean Food, always a football game on the tv, decent beer on tap.
20 locals recommend
Balompié Cafe #3
3801 Mission St
20 locals recommend
Pupusas, Salvadorean Food, always a football game on the tv, decent beer on tap.
cute coffee shop, they host a game night on Thursdays. My favorite thing on their menu is thick sliced bread with peanut butter, bananas and honey.
86 locals recommend
Cafe St Jorge
3438 Mission St
86 locals recommend
cute coffee shop, they host a game night on Thursdays. My favorite thing on their menu is thick sliced bread with peanut butter, bananas and honey.
This is my go-to coffee shop, all the basics and super sweet baristas
16 locals recommend
Cafeto Coffee Shop
111 Richland Ave
16 locals recommend
This is my go-to coffee shop, all the basics and super sweet baristas
This place serves Mediterranean food. They have Garlic Fennel Potatoes that are to die for and a sweet kale salad that makes my mouth water just thinking of it. I always order the salad with cheese
6 locals recommend
Melody Cafe
6 locals recommend
This place serves Mediterranean food. They have Garlic Fennel Potatoes that are to die for and a sweet kale salad that makes my mouth water just thinking of it. I always order the salad with cheese
Giant Super Taco only to be bested by El Farolito Burritto...
13 locals recommend
Taqueria San Jose
615 4th St
13 locals recommend
Giant Super Taco only to be bested by El Farolito Burritto...
This Taqueria looks gross, I don't recommend you look at their cleanliness score card. It is a tiny long hole in the wall that makes the best burrito's in the Mission.
169 locals recommend
Taquería El Farolito
2779 Mission St
169 locals recommend
This Taqueria looks gross, I don't recommend you look at their cleanliness score card. It is a tiny long hole in the wall that makes the best burrito's in the Mission.
Cambodian food, yummy and light
30 locals recommend
Angkor Borei Restaurant
3471 Mission St
30 locals recommend
Cambodian food, yummy and light
Thai food, always a good choice. Specify how spicy you like it!
9 locals recommend
Pad Thai
9 locals recommend
Thai food, always a good choice. Specify how spicy you like it!
Indian Food! They can make it as spicy or mild as you like. The restaurant itself is fairly generic, i usually order in.
11 locals recommend
Spicy Bite
3501 Mission Street
11 locals recommend
Indian Food! They can make it as spicy or mild as you like. The restaurant itself is fairly generic, i usually order in.
INDIAN PIZZA, you should try it!
39 locals recommend
Zante Pizza & Indian Cuisine
3489 Mission St
39 locals recommend
INDIAN PIZZA, you should try it!
There coffee is a bit muddy, but some people really dig it. The donuts are work trying. they do some fun things like bacon walnut
199 locals recommend
Dynamo Donut and Coffee
2760 24th St
199 locals recommend
There coffee is a bit muddy, but some people really dig it. The donuts are work trying. they do some fun things like bacon walnut
Classic Mission Panaderia. They make some of the best sweet bread around. My grandma makes me bring her some every time I visit.
13 locals recommend
La Victoria
3249 24th Street
13 locals recommend
Classic Mission Panaderia. They make some of the best sweet bread around. My grandma makes me bring her some every time I visit.
Quintessentia Bernal Heights coffee shop. People walking dogs, families and their children etc... They make some good wraps, falafel ,sandwiches salads and serve hot coffee.
108 locals recommend
Progressive Grounds Coffee shop and Eatery
400 Cortland Ave
108 locals recommend
Quintessentia Bernal Heights coffee shop. People walking dogs, families and their children etc... They make some good wraps, falafel ,sandwiches salads and serve hot coffee.
This is not doughy pizza, It has a slightly charred crust that has a sprinkling of smoked salt. Really tasty!!! Kind of Italian style thin crust pizza, everything I tried was delicious.
109 locals recommend
PizzaHacker
3299 Mission St
109 locals recommend
This is not doughy pizza, It has a slightly charred crust that has a sprinkling of smoked salt. Really tasty!!! Kind of Italian style thin crust pizza, everything I tried was delicious.
This place is nice to your wallet. The sake is cheap the sushi is alright, the Chinese food is good. I don't rave about his place but honestly i probably eat here once to twice a month.
Shiso
This place is nice to your wallet. The sake is cheap the sushi is alright, the Chinese food is good. I don't rave about his place but honestly i probably eat here once to twice a month.
Himalayan and Nepalese food. I recommend ordering it spicy.
61 locals recommend
Little Nepal
925 Cortland Ave
61 locals recommend
Himalayan and Nepalese food. I recommend ordering it spicy.
Smaller portions means you get to try more things which is a lot of fun here. I recommend the rolls, any of them.
82 locals recommend
Moki's Sushi & Pacific Grill
615 Cortland Ave
82 locals recommend
Smaller portions means you get to try more things which is a lot of fun here. I recommend the rolls, any of them.
Peruvian food, it is yummy. However if you want more bang for your buck there are a few other Peruvian restaurants in the area.
69 locals recommend
Piqueo's
830 Cortland Ave
69 locals recommend
Peruvian food, it is yummy. However if you want more bang for your buck there are a few other Peruvian restaurants in the area.
Standard fare coffee shop with wraps, sandwiches salads, etc
34 locals recommend
Moonlight Cafe
634 Cortland Ave
34 locals recommend
Standard fare coffee shop with wraps, sandwiches salads, etc
Really fun ambiance, large pasta portions, the food is always satisfying
115 locals recommend
Emmy's Spaghetti Shack
3230 Mission St
115 locals recommend
Really fun ambiance, large pasta portions, the food is always satisfying
Cozy, can get busy and loud on the weekends. Food is tasty and cocktails are good.
101 locals recommend
Le P'tit Laurent
689 Chenery St
101 locals recommend
Cozy, can get busy and loud on the weekends. Food is tasty and cocktails are good.
A little pricey, italian fare. good wine list
32 locals recommend
Manzoni
2788 Diamond St
32 locals recommend
A little pricey, italian fare. good wine list
Tataki Canyon. Sushi and Sake. I like their rolls , Ive heard mixed reviews about the Ramen. Basically it's delicious, sustainable sushi but not 100% traditional
33 locals recommend
Tataki Canyon
678 Chenery Street
33 locals recommend
Tataki Canyon. Sushi and Sake. I like their rolls , Ive heard mixed reviews about the Ramen. Basically it's delicious, sustainable sushi but not 100% traditional
Thinner crust pizza, family friendly but still interesting enough for a grownup pallet.
137 locals recommend
Gialina
2842 Diamond St
137 locals recommend
Thinner crust pizza, family friendly but still interesting enough for a grownup pallet.
The Chilequiles here are like none Ive ever had. Think fried chips in delicious sauce with the eggs on the side totally worth 9.45. The coffee is good. Family owned.
Chico's Grill
3771 Mission St
The Chilequiles here are like none Ive ever had. Think fried chips in delicious sauce with the eggs on the side totally worth 9.45. The coffee is good. Family owned.
Vegan Mexican food. The make some awesome spicy potatoes and their homemade tortillas are killer.
150 locals recommend
Gracias Madre
2211 Mission St
150 locals recommend
Vegan Mexican food. The make some awesome spicy potatoes and their homemade tortillas are killer.
Spanish tapas, super tasty. I always over order because everything is delicious. The sangria is sometimes a bit sweet but the food is always on point.
29 locals recommend
Picaro
3120 16th St
29 locals recommend
Spanish tapas, super tasty. I always over order because everything is delicious. The sangria is sometimes a bit sweet but the food is always on point.
One of the best brunches I'v e ever had. It's easy to get to from the house, on a nice day you can walk but the J drops you off right in front.
33 locals recommend
pomelo on Church
1793 Church St
33 locals recommend
One of the best brunches I'v e ever had. It's easy to get to from the house, on a nice day you can walk but the J drops you off right in front.
I always get the Diana, (pastrami on rye). But they make a mouth watering turkey that unfortunately I don't know by name.
9 locals recommend
Mr. Pickle's Sandwich Shop
3380 20th St
9 locals recommend
I always get the Diana, (pastrami on rye). But they make a mouth watering turkey that unfortunately I don't know by name.
You can't get any hipper than a Philz coffee and a walk down 24th. (it's tasty)
913 locals recommend
Philz Coffee
3101 24th St
913 locals recommend
You can't get any hipper than a Philz coffee and a walk down 24th. (it's tasty)
Upside down hog cakes, chefs mess, soyrizo burrito, malts, milkshakes coffee etc... It's good feel good food.
138 locals recommend
St. Francis Fountain
2801 24th St
138 locals recommend
Upside down hog cakes, chefs mess, soyrizo burrito, malts, milkshakes coffee etc... It's good feel good food.
Cheese and Beer! I usually get the cheesemonger's plate. You get fancy cheese, and an education on fancy cheese while drink craft beer.
80 locals recommend
Mission Cheese
736 Valencia St
80 locals recommend
Cheese and Beer! I usually get the cheesemonger's plate. You get fancy cheese, and an education on fancy cheese while drink craft beer.
Deep Dish Pizza, I can't speak for what deep dish is anywhere else in the US, but from what my taste buds tell me, Little Star is delicious. They use a cornbread mix for their crust.
360 locals recommend
Little Star Pizza
846 Divisadero St
360 locals recommend
Deep Dish Pizza, I can't speak for what deep dish is anywhere else in the US, but from what my taste buds tell me, Little Star is delicious. They use a cornbread mix for their crust.

Drinks & Nightlife

It's super close, they have decent beer on tap. Their pool table is kind of a joke, but that doesn't stop me from playing. Semi-Quintessential San Francisco Neighborhood Bar.
22 locals recommend
St Mary's Pub
3845 Mission St
22 locals recommend
It's super close, they have decent beer on tap. Their pool table is kind of a joke, but that doesn't stop me from playing. Semi-Quintessential San Francisco Neighborhood Bar.
Lovely ladies dive bar. Everyone is super friendly, good beer on tap and yard access.
121 locals recommend
Wild Side West
424 Cortland Ave
121 locals recommend
Lovely ladies dive bar. Everyone is super friendly, good beer on tap and yard access.
This used to be an extension of my living room when I lived on 26th street. It's a dive full of regulars. there's a pool table, a pinball machine, and a decent jukebox.
Dovre Club
1498 Valencia St
This used to be an extension of my living room when I lived on 26th street. It's a dive full of regulars. there's a pool table, a pinball machine, and a decent jukebox.
Thin crust pizza, beer and wine bar. Good beer selection carries a lot of local brands. Last time I was there they had beer from the SF Brewer Guild
38 locals recommend
Pi Bar
1432 Valencia St
38 locals recommend
Thin crust pizza, beer and wine bar. Good beer selection carries a lot of local brands. Last time I was there they had beer from the SF Brewer Guild
Slightly more upscale decor is semi burlesque, dark woods and red velvet or leather? this bar is right across the street from the old armory which is now that largest porn studio in SF
38 locals recommend
The Armory Club
1799 Mission St
38 locals recommend
Slightly more upscale decor is semi burlesque, dark woods and red velvet or leather? this bar is right across the street from the old armory which is now that largest porn studio in SF
large outdoor drinking yard. bar food punk/rock/metal jukebox
222 locals recommend
Zeitgeist
199 Valencia St
222 locals recommend
large outdoor drinking yard. bar food punk/rock/metal jukebox
So many boardgames and video games! Its a great laid back place for grabbing a beer, meeting new people. It's really big so there is plenty of space to join or start new games.
7 locals recommend
Folsom Street Foundry
1425 Folsom St
7 locals recommend
So many boardgames and video games! Its a great laid back place for grabbing a beer, meeting new people. It's really big so there is plenty of space to join or start new games.

Everything Else

Can be kind of Pricey but offers lots of healthy food options.
282 locals recommend
The Good Life Grocery
448 Cortland Ave
282 locals recommend
Can be kind of Pricey but offers lots of healthy food options.
Basic grocery store, carries everything from toiletries to produce
222 locals recommend
Safeway
3350 Mission St
222 locals recommend
Basic grocery store, carries everything from toiletries to produce
local convenience and liquor store, little bit larger selection of booze than 49 Market
11 locals recommend
New College Hill Market
3798 Mission St
11 locals recommend
local convenience and liquor store, little bit larger selection of booze than 49 Market
Homey Italian Restaurant
52 locals recommend
VinoRosso
629 Cortland Ave
52 locals recommend
Homey Italian Restaurant
coffee shop, wine bar and restaurant I've been here for brunch a few times, no complaints
137 locals recommend
Bernal Star
410 Cortland Ave
137 locals recommend
coffee shop, wine bar and restaurant I've been here for brunch a few times, no complaints
This is a good Bakery for really fresh and organic type breakfast-y breads
320 locals recommend
Arizmendi Bakery
1331 9th Ave
320 locals recommend
This is a good Bakery for really fresh and organic type breakfast-y breads
About a 40 min ride on public transit. You can catch the 14 to Bart. Bart down to Embarcadero and then Transfer back to Muni take the N or the T. Definitely don't drive unless you like traffic
596 locals recommend
Oracle Park
24 Willie Mays Plaza
596 locals recommend
About a 40 min ride on public transit. You can catch the 14 to Bart. Bart down to Embarcadero and then Transfer back to Muni take the N or the T. Definitely don't drive unless you like traffic
14000 square feet of bouldering terrain, walls up to 17ft high.
44 locals recommend
Dogpatch Boulders
2573 3rd St
44 locals recommend
14000 square feet of bouldering terrain, walls up to 17ft high.
Really nice spacious climbing gym! Really good hours, I recommend going earlier in the day, they hit a rush hour around 6:00 pm but its still worth it even if it get a bit crowded.
92 locals recommend
Mission Cliffs
2295 Harrison St
92 locals recommend
Really nice spacious climbing gym! Really good hours, I recommend going earlier in the day, they hit a rush hour around 6:00 pm but its still worth it even if it get a bit crowded.

Shopping

The best gift shop on the hill.
59 locals recommend
Heartfelt
436 Cortland Ave
59 locals recommend
The best gift shop on the hill.
826 Valencia is a nonprofit org, dedicated to supporting students with their literacy and writing skills and to helping teachers inspire their students to write. ALSO, they have a Pirate Store!
32 locals recommend
826 Valencia St
826 Valencia Street
32 locals recommend
826 Valencia is a nonprofit org, dedicated to supporting students with their literacy and writing skills and to helping teachers inspire their students to write. ALSO, they have a Pirate Store!

Entertainment & Activities

This is one of the largest children's playgrounds in the area. They also have a softball field, tennis and basketball courts all in good condition.
8 locals recommend
Saint Mary's Playground
145 Justin Dr
8 locals recommend
This is one of the largest children's playgrounds in the area. They also have a softball field, tennis and basketball courts all in good condition.
Nice local park with a playground for children. Nice for a run or stroll, the surrounding houses are typical San Francisco.
13 locals recommend
Holly Park Circle
Holly Park Circle
13 locals recommend
Nice local park with a playground for children. Nice for a run or stroll, the surrounding houses are typical San Francisco.

Sightseeing

Best Learning Museum in the city. So much FUN!
432 locals recommend
Exploratorium
Green Street
432 locals recommend
Best Learning Museum in the city. So much FUN!
Catch 14 or 49 Muni to 24th street Bart, ride Bart to Powell. Exit station catch Powell/Hyde Cabel Car to Hyde and Lombard. 50 min trip, lots of stuff along the way. take a camera!
71 locals recommend
Lombard Street
Lombard Street
71 locals recommend
Catch 14 or 49 Muni to 24th street Bart, ride Bart to Powell. Exit station catch Powell/Hyde Cabel Car to Hyde and Lombard. 50 min trip, lots of stuff along the way. take a camera!
Catch J (Muni) to Downtown Powell Street Station. Exit Station and transfer to Powell/Mason Cable Car ride to Bush Street walk 2 blocks to Grant. See China Town Gates.
551 locals recommend
Chinatown
551 locals recommend
Catch J (Muni) to Downtown Powell Street Station. Exit Station and transfer to Powell/Mason Cable Car ride to Bush Street walk 2 blocks to Grant. See China Town Gates.
If you like to walk, you can catch the 24 bus at Mission and Cortland, get off at Haight St walk Haight for about 10 blocks take in the scene and end up at the far end of the park.
1721 locals recommend
Golden Gate Park
1721 locals recommend
If you like to walk, you can catch the 24 bus at Mission and Cortland, get off at Haight St walk Haight for about 10 blocks take in the scene and end up at the far end of the park.

Arts & Culture

Beautiful Old Theatre in the Castro. Lots of charm and usually showing older or indie Films. Pre-Show entertainment is a dapper gentleman organist
332 locals recommend
Castro Theatre
429 Castro St
332 locals recommend
Beautiful Old Theatre in the Castro. Lots of charm and usually showing older or indie Films. Pre-Show entertainment is a dapper gentleman organist
Free Twang Sundays 4pm, All Ages, Admission is Free! Featuring the Bay Area's best acts playing Country, Western, Bluegrass, Americana, Y'All-ternative and Rockabilly. If it's twang, it's our thang!
26 locals recommend
Thee Parkside
1600 17th St
26 locals recommend
Free Twang Sundays 4pm, All Ages, Admission is Free! Featuring the Bay Area's best acts playing Country, Western, Bluegrass, Americana, Y'All-ternative and Rockabilly. If it's twang, it's our thang!
Most of the Murals in San Francisco come from Precita Eyes. Check out their space and take a mural tour. Its a fun way to get to know the city. At the very least, make time to walk Balmy Street.
55 locals recommend
Precita Eyes Muralists
2981 24th St
55 locals recommend
Most of the Murals in San Francisco come from Precita Eyes. Check out their space and take a mural tour. Its a fun way to get to know the city. At the very least, make time to walk Balmy Street.
One of theatrical staple of the Mission.
27 locals recommend
Brava Theater Center
2781 24th St
27 locals recommend
One of theatrical staple of the Mission.