Guidebook for San Francisco
Essentials
Trader Joe's
401 Bay Stclosest grocery store in the area
Head here for an awesome selection of cheese, chocolate and fruit to munch on and head to the Fort Mason or Golden Gate Park for a picnic. Great grilled cheese too!
43 locals recommend
Cheese Plus
2001 Polk StHead here for an awesome selection of cheese, chocolate and fruit to munch on and head to the Fort Mason or Golden Gate Park for a picnic. Great grilled cheese too!
Whole Foods Market
3950 24th StWhole foods just a few blocks away
Food Scene
Victor’s Pizzeria & Italian Restaurant
1411 Polk Stbest pizza, open late night
Contraband Coffee Bar
1415 Larkin StThe iced separator is amazing!
Best no frills donuts in SF. Donuts straight out of the fryer. Order whatever's hot...just do it.
71 locals recommend
Bob's Donuts and Pastries
1621 Polk StBest no frills donuts in SF. Donuts straight out of the fryer. Order whatever's hot...just do it.
Dunyā Mediterranean Bistro & Wine Bar
1609 Polk StGreat Mediterranean spot
Modern Thai
1247 Polk StOur favorite Thai restaurant in the area
Awesome sushi, great music, funky vibe. Get here early, as they don't take reservations and space fills up quickly.
55 locals recommend
Ryoko's Japanese Restaurant & Bar
619 Taylor StAwesome sushi, great music, funky vibe. Get here early, as they don't take reservations and space fills up quickly.
Mymy
1500 California StBest brunch in the area! Good selection of benedicts.
Walk around the ferry building then stop here for fresh oysters and great views of the Bay Bridge
58 locals recommend
Hog Island Oyster Co.
Walk around the ferry building then stop here for fresh oysters and great views of the Bay Bridge
Ramen Yamadaya
1728 Buchanan StGreat Ramen spot in Japantown
Get the iced mint mojito or a hot tesora. Great selection of delicious pour overs too.
913 locals recommend
Philz Coffee
3101 24th StGet the iced mint mojito or a hot tesora. Great selection of delicious pour overs too.
Blue Barn
2237 Polk StIf you're looking for a salad or something light
Drinks & Nightlife
30 beers on tap, and even more unique craft bottled beers that you can drink there or take home.
15 locals recommend
Liquid Gold
1040 Hyde St30 beers on tap, and even more unique craft bottled beers that you can drink there or take home.
Lush Lounge
1221 Polk StCasual bar close by
Redford
673 Geary StGreat bar food and yummy cocktails
Amelie San Francisco
1754 Polk StWine bar that serves flights and finger foods
Awesome speakeasy with a good selection of whiskeys. Monday nights they have 10 piece jazz band.
83 locals recommend
Local Edition
691 Market StAwesome speakeasy with a good selection of whiskeys. Monday nights they have 10 piece jazz band.
UPCIDER
1160 Polk StHuge selection of ciders
Buena Vista
2765 Hyde StSip an Irish Coffee and enjoy views of the Golden Gate Bridge
Sightseeing
Fisherman's Wharf
2801 Leavenworth StMake sure you stop to eat clam chowder in a bread bowl
Shopping
cute boutique with women's clothing, jewelry, candles and knick nacks for the home
17 locals recommend
Picnic
1808 Polk Stcute boutique with women's clothing, jewelry, candles and knick nacks for the home