Mitch's Guidebook for San Francisco
Food Scene
Great seafood. Try the cioppino! Popular with locals and tourists alike. Doesn't take reservations so expect a possible wait.
148 locals recommend
Anchor Oyster Bar
579 Castro StGreat seafood. Try the cioppino! Popular with locals and tourists alike. Doesn't take reservations so expect a possible wait.
Réveille Coffee Co.
4076 18th StGood coffee and tables to sit and chat or work at
Frances
3870 17th StVery popular, exclusive restaurant. If you can get in, it's wonderful!
Le Marais Bakery
2066 Chestnut StFrench bakery with nice croissant and pastries
Thorough Bread and Pastry
248 Church StGreat bakery for breakfast and lunch options
Hip new pizzeria from long-time neighborhood favorite Italian chef
21 locals recommend
Flour + Water Pizzeria
702 Valencia StHip new pizzeria from long-time neighborhood favorite Italian chef
Extremely popular coffee destination. Pour-over style. I like the 'Philharmonic' medium roast made 'light-light'
913 locals recommend
Philz Coffee
3101 24th StExtremely popular coffee destination. Pour-over style. I like the 'Philharmonic' medium roast made 'light-light'
Best boba on earth. And a line to prove it. The black milk tea and strawberry matcha latte are solid choices.
40 locals recommend
Boba Guys Mission
3491 19th StBest boba on earth. And a line to prove it. The black milk tea and strawberry matcha latte are solid choices.
One of our go-to easy weeknight dinners. We recommend the classic poke bowl and salmon lover sushi burrito
10 locals recommend
I'a Poke
314 Church StOne of our go-to easy weeknight dinners. We recommend the classic poke bowl and salmon lover sushi burrito
Sightseeing
Castro Theatre
429 Castro StGreat, short hike options including an iconic view of the Golden Gate Bridge
694 locals recommend
Lands End Trail
Lands End TrailGreat, short hike options including an iconic view of the Golden Gate Bridge
Popular with locals and tourists alike due to its great specialty food shops
189 locals recommend
Ferry Building
Popular with locals and tourists alike due to its great specialty food shops
Parks & Nature
Must-see park with stunning views. Very popular with locals and tourists alike.
1244 locals recommend
Mission Dolores Park
19th StreetMust-see park with stunning views. Very popular with locals and tourists alike.
Drinks & Nightlife
Brewcade
2200A Market StArcade games and good beer selection
Small local brewery with options on tap and cans to go. Bonus: they serve empanadas from El Porteño and pizza from Little Star Pizza.
23 locals recommend
Woods Cervecería
3801 18th StSmall local brewery with options on tap and cans to go. Bonus: they serve empanadas from El Porteño and pizza from Little Star Pizza.
Blackbird
2124 Market StSolid cocktail menu
Churchill
198 Church StGood beer and cocktail beer. Usually easy to get into
Essentials
Smaller but high quality grocery store. Prices similar to Whole Foods
277 locals recommend
Mollie Stone's Markets
2435 California StSmaller but high quality grocery store. Prices similar to Whole Foods
Safeway
2020 Market StLess expensive groceries, but a bit further away. Free parking.
Getting Around
Castro Station
Major MUNI subway station
The closest BART station which connects to SFO, downtown SF, and the East Bay
162 locals recommend
16th St Mission BART Station
2000 Mission StThe closest BART station which connects to SFO, downtown SF, and the East Bay