Guidebook for San Francisco

Erin
Guidebook for San Francisco

Food Scene

Excellent daily lunch specials and plenty of outdoor spots to listen to music and laze around over lunch with a friend. Also a great little wine/beer/cheese and gourmet store (closes at 7pm).
83 locals recommend
Salumeria
3000 20th St
83 locals recommend
Excellent daily lunch specials and plenty of outdoor spots to listen to music and laze around over lunch with a friend. Also a great little wine/beer/cheese and gourmet store (closes at 7pm).
Organic catering spot that has incredible and healthy food to go on the weekdays for breakfast and lunch.
Green Heart Foods Cafe
3321 20th Street
Organic catering spot that has incredible and healthy food to go on the weekdays for breakfast and lunch.
Well priced, fresh ingredients, a fun little neighborhood taqueria. I like the fish tacos.
115 locals recommend
El Metate
2406 Bryant St
115 locals recommend
Well priced, fresh ingredients, a fun little neighborhood taqueria. I like the fish tacos.
Coffee is excellent. So are their terrariums.
378 locals recommend
Sightglass Coffee
270 7th St
378 locals recommend
Coffee is excellent. So are their terrariums.
Go here, sit at the bar and order the 'off menu' cheeseburger. Save room for wine and dessert ... my go-to for a great dinner.
59 locals recommend
Heirloom Café
2500 Folsom St
59 locals recommend
Go here, sit at the bar and order the 'off menu' cheeseburger. Save room for wine and dessert ... my go-to for a great dinner.
If you are craving a sugar rush, look no farther. It's a nice walk through the neighborhood to get to Dynamo, plus they have a sweet outdoor patio in the back if the sun is out.
199 locals recommend
Dynamo Donut and Coffee
2760 24th St
199 locals recommend
If you are craving a sugar rush, look no farther. It's a nice walk through the neighborhood to get to Dynamo, plus they have a sweet outdoor patio in the back if the sun is out.
Great place to try German beers and authentic fare.
53 locals recommend
Schmidt's
2400 Folsom Street
53 locals recommend
Great place to try German beers and authentic fare.
Inexpensive, quality ingredients - good for lunch.
34 locals recommend
Pica Pica Arepa Kitchen
401 Valencia St
34 locals recommend
Inexpensive, quality ingredients - good for lunch.
Under the radar brunch spot - mostly locals.
Los Jarritos Mexican Restaurant
901 S Van Ness Ave
Under the radar brunch spot - mostly locals.

Everything Else

There are plenty of yoga studios nearby, this newest location for Yoga Tree is my favorite, but there's another on Valencia I also frequent. Classes from 7am-8pm.
18 locals recommend
Yoga Tree
1500 16th St
18 locals recommend
There are plenty of yoga studios nearby, this newest location for Yoga Tree is my favorite, but there's another on Valencia I also frequent. Classes from 7am-8pm.
This park is the "IT Park" in San Francisco all ages. Any day is great, but weekends tend to get crowded so get there early, grab a burrito and let the people watching begin.
1244 locals recommend
Mission Dolores Park
19th Street
1244 locals recommend
This park is the "IT Park" in San Francisco all ages. Any day is great, but weekends tend to get crowded so get there early, grab a burrito and let the people watching begin.
Bowling alley with great food and GOOD music and cocktails. Must visit for a fun time!
127 locals recommend
Mission Bowling Club
3176 17th St
127 locals recommend
Bowling alley with great food and GOOD music and cocktails. Must visit for a fun time!
Rent bikes here! And then have fun exploring the city.
13 locals recommend
Mission Bicycle Company
766 Valencia St
13 locals recommend
Rent bikes here! And then have fun exploring the city.
Ice cream, enough said.
224 locals recommend
Humphry Slocombe
224 locals recommend
Ice cream, enough said.
In need of a massage, I recommend Oxygen. You can book online or via phone.
Oxygen Massage Therapy
14 Precita Ave
In need of a massage, I recommend Oxygen. You can book online or via phone.
Easy walk to a variety of yoga classes in the great low key, clean, modern studio.
12 locals recommend
Yoga Mayu
1501 20th St
12 locals recommend
Easy walk to a variety of yoga classes in the great low key, clean, modern studio.
Favorite spot for daily pilates classes on the reformer. Ride your bike and catch a coffee afterwards at Four Barrel.
Body Chemistry Studio - Pilates & Gyrotonic
493 Sanchez St
Favorite spot for daily pilates classes on the reformer. Ride your bike and catch a coffee afterwards at Four Barrel.

Arts & Culture

Live music here is a must if you like smaller up & coming local talent. Great cocktails and an outdoor space as well. Nice walk from my place on a warm night.
135 locals recommend
The Chapel
777 Valencia Street
135 locals recommend
Live music here is a must if you like smaller up & coming local talent. Great cocktails and an outdoor space as well. Nice walk from my place on a warm night.
Go see a show, or take a class! Really beautiful spot to get your rhythm on.
21 locals recommend
ODC Dance Commons
351 Shotwell St
21 locals recommend
Go see a show, or take a class! Really beautiful spot to get your rhythm on.

Essentials

Local food is what this store is all about. Pop by for good selection of organic meats, fish, produce, and gourmet treats. They have a sister store around the corner selling wine and beer.
37 locals recommend
Local Mission Market
2670 Harrison Street
37 locals recommend
Local food is what this store is all about. Pop by for good selection of organic meats, fish, produce, and gourmet treats. They have a sister store around the corner selling wine and beer.

Drinks & Nightlife

My favorite local bar - pool table, neighborhood crowd, great international beer selection (I like German and Belgian beers myself). Walkable
60 locals recommend
Shotwell's Beer Saloon
3349 20th St
60 locals recommend
My favorite local bar - pool table, neighborhood crowd, great international beer selection (I like German and Belgian beers myself). Walkable
Beer, wine and food. Great spot to watch the Giants, or meet a friend for a chat and a drink.
14 locals recommend
The Tradesman
753 Alabama Street
14 locals recommend
Beer, wine and food. Great spot to watch the Giants, or meet a friend for a chat and a drink.
Cash or debit card only, small plates and full bar. Usually a local DJ playing as well, so it does get a bit loud :)
62 locals recommend
Asiento
2730 21st St
62 locals recommend
Cash or debit card only, small plates and full bar. Usually a local DJ playing as well, so it does get a bit loud :)
Sweet wine bar with small plates within walking distance.
55 locals recommend
20 Spot
3565 20th St
55 locals recommend
Sweet wine bar with small plates within walking distance.

Shopping

You like camping and hiking? This local designer has all their latest greatest featured here and sometimes a good sale :)
Alite Outpost
3376 18th St
You like camping and hiking? This local designer has all their latest greatest featured here and sometimes a good sale :)
If you like local 'makers' and crafts, visit these ladies - tons of one of a kind gifts for you and your friend back home.
20 locals recommend
Gravel & Gold
3266 21st St
20 locals recommend
If you like local 'makers' and crafts, visit these ladies - tons of one of a kind gifts for you and your friend back home.