Guidebook for San Francisco
Drinks & Nightlife
There is always a great mix of people, a great outdoor area, pool table, shuffle board, DJs and a back room with bands at night.
196 locals recommend
El Rio
3158 Mission StThere is always a great mix of people, a great outdoor area, pool table, shuffle board, DJs and a back room with bands at night.
This bar is at the top of Bernal hill, but its worth the treck for a great day time drink and back garden patio. Its very mixed, gay friendly, and loved by its locals.
121 locals recommend
Wild Side West
424 Cortland AveThis bar is at the top of Bernal hill, but its worth the treck for a great day time drink and back garden patio. Its very mixed, gay friendly, and loved by its locals.
This place has an old school organ and player that come out once and a while, a record player in the back, and top notch drinks mixed my true mixologists.
137 locals recommend
The Royal Cuckoo
3202 Mission StThis place has an old school organ and player that come out once and a while, a record player in the back, and top notch drinks mixed my true mixologists.
This bar is an awesome dive bar by day and hipster dance club or local band line-up by night. The booking at this bar is great so you will never go wrong.
43 locals recommend
Knockout
3223 Mission StThis bar is an awesome dive bar by day and hipster dance club or local band line-up by night. The booking at this bar is great so you will never go wrong.
This is a great bar to see live music. The bands range from Indie rock to Psych to Folk to Balkin Brass.
85 locals recommend
Amnesia
853 Valencia StThis is a great bar to see live music. The bands range from Indie rock to Psych to Folk to Balkin Brass.
This bar serves a stiff margarita and is a known and popular local hangout spot.
46 locals recommend
Latin American Club
3286 22nd StThis bar serves a stiff margarita and is a known and popular local hangout spot.
This bar has great booths and is a good dive bar. Sometime there are dance nights there or bands playing or a reading.
69 locals recommend
Make-Out Room
3225 22nd StThis bar has great booths and is a good dive bar. Sometime there are dance nights there or bands playing or a reading.
Damn good, fancy, and masterful drink making goes on here. Its a real trick dog treat.
280 locals recommend
Trick Dog
3010 20th StDamn good, fancy, and masterful drink making goes on here. Its a real trick dog treat.
Beer lovers, this is your place. Over 100 beers on tap and a large out door area with huge tables to enjoy the burgers and fries cooking up in the back. Its great on a sunny day, but also packed.
222 locals recommend
Zeitgeist
199 Valencia StBeer lovers, this is your place. Over 100 beers on tap and a large out door area with huge tables to enjoy the burgers and fries cooking up in the back. Its great on a sunny day, but also packed.
This is the staple lesbian bar here in the city. If you are a lady that loves ladies... you gotta go.
10 locals recommend
Lexington Club
3464 19th StreetThis is the staple lesbian bar here in the city. If you are a lady that loves ladies... you gotta go.
Ground floor is an AMAZING whiskey bar and above is sushi. I mean enough said. Go. And make sure to get the pepper manhattan. Its magical.
46 locals recommend
Nihon Whisky Lounge
1779 Folsom StGround floor is an AMAZING whiskey bar and above is sushi. I mean enough said. Go. And make sure to get the pepper manhattan. Its magical.
Everything Else
This is the most popular park in all the city. Come to enjoy the sun, people watch, and picnic. Its always a good time in the park!
1244 locals recommend
Mission Dolores Park
19th StreetThis is the most popular park in all the city. Come to enjoy the sun, people watch, and picnic. Its always a good time in the park!
This park is a hike to get to, but once you do, it has the most breathtaking views of the city and all the bay. Its a must see, especially since its just up the hill from us!
363 locals recommend
Bernal Heights Park
3400-3416 Folsom StThis park is a hike to get to, but once you do, it has the most breathtaking views of the city and all the bay. Its a must see, especially since its just up the hill from us!
BEST ICE CREAM EVER. Their salted carmel is not to be missed. Even if that means you eat two ;)
476 locals recommend
Bi-Rite Creamery
3692 18th StBEST ICE CREAM EVER. Their salted carmel is not to be missed. Even if that means you eat two ;)
This place is so fun!! Blowing, really good food and beer. Its small so sometimes there is a wait but its really worth it.
127 locals recommend
Mission Bowling Club
3176 17th StThis place is so fun!! Blowing, really good food and beer. Its small so sometimes there is a wait but its really worth it.
Shopping
Walgreens
1333 Castro Stfor your drugstore needs
Food Scene
All their baked goods are stellar. You won't go wrong. Also they bake their own bread and its the best artesian bread I have ever had.
768 locals recommend
Tartine Bakery
600 Guerrero StAll their baked goods are stellar. You won't go wrong. Also they bake their own bread and its the best artesian bread I have ever had.
All the ingredients used in their pies come from their very own farm just outside the city. The pies are fresh and amazing.
137 locals recommend
Mission Pie
2901 Mission StAll the ingredients used in their pies come from their very own farm just outside the city. The pies are fresh and amazing.
Maple Bacon Donut? Yes please. This is where you will find some tasty and interesting donuts.
199 locals recommend
Dynamo Donut and Coffee
2760 24th StMaple Bacon Donut? Yes please. This is where you will find some tasty and interesting donuts.
this is a popular spot to satisfy your sweet tooth. and they also have some salty treats in there too.
320 locals recommend
Arizmendi Bakery
1331 9th Avethis is a popular spot to satisfy your sweet tooth. and they also have some salty treats in there too.
very rich ice cream is found here. They also pride themselves on making ice cream with booze and other crazy flavors.
224 locals recommend
Humphry Slocombe
very rich ice cream is found here. They also pride themselves on making ice cream with booze and other crazy flavors.
Hands down the best coffee. Its is VERY strong. All drip coffe, NO espresso drinks sold here. They add the cream and sugar for you and sometimes cardamom. I suggest: Tesora with cream and cardamom.
913 locals recommend
Philz Coffee
3101 24th StHands down the best coffee. Its is VERY strong. All drip coffe, NO espresso drinks sold here. They add the cream and sugar for you and sometimes cardamom. I suggest: Tesora with cream and cardamom.
I love their espresso drinks. Very limited menu. Don't go if you want tea. Their drinks are smooth and professional. Real barristas are found here.
348 locals recommend
Four Barrel Coffee
375 Valencia StI love their espresso drinks. Very limited menu. Don't go if you want tea. Their drinks are smooth and professional. Real barristas are found here.
Great cup o strong joe found here. Was my favorite before Philz came along.
58 locals recommend
Blue Bottle Coffee
2900 18th StreetGreat cup o strong joe found here. Was my favorite before Philz came along.
This place is cool mainly for the atmosphere... Fireplace, all 60 danish modern furniture, and a chill vibe. Its a great spot to check your email, read a book, and drink coffee or tea.
28 locals recommend
Sugarlump
2862 24th StreetThis place is cool mainly for the atmosphere... Fireplace, all 60 danish modern furniture, and a chill vibe. Its a great spot to check your email, read a book, and drink coffee or tea.
This dude taught Phil how to make Philz coffee then they had a falling out and Rodger opened his own shop. Great coffee similar to Philz... but I still have to say Philz is just a bit better.
10 locals recommend
Rodger's Coffee & Tea
3520 20th StreetThis dude taught Phil how to make Philz coffee then they had a falling out and Rodger opened his own shop. Great coffee similar to Philz... but I still have to say Philz is just a bit better.
LOVE this place. Amazing garlic shrimp plate. Killer burritos. This is where I originally fell in love with the Mission Burrito. They have agua frescas and a great salsa bar.
107 locals recommend
Pancho Villa Taqueria
3071 16th StLOVE this place. Amazing garlic shrimp plate. Killer burritos. This is where I originally fell in love with the Mission Burrito. They have agua frescas and a great salsa bar.
This is the "higher" end of mission burritos, and they are amazing. Their Fish tacos are incredible. And the house salsa is to die for. They also have vegan chorizo burritos and other veggie options.
196 locals recommend
Papalote Mexican Grill
1777 Fulton StThis is the "higher" end of mission burritos, and they are amazing. Their Fish tacos are incredible. And the house salsa is to die for. They also have vegan chorizo burritos and other veggie options.
This place is open late so its great after bar hopping. They also have a super good veggie burrito where they are liberal with their avocado. Their Al Pastor is the best in town.
141 locals recommend
Taqueria Cancun
2288 Mission StreetThis place is open late so its great after bar hopping. They also have a super good veggie burrito where they are liberal with their avocado. Their Al Pastor is the best in town.
This place is close to us and a great example of a well done mission style burrito or taco.
44 locals recommend
Taqueria Guadalajara
4798 Mission StThis place is close to us and a great example of a well done mission style burrito or taco.
People wait in line for their hand-made tortillas and Huarrache's. Their chips are famous around town. This place is a must. They also have tacos, burritos, enchiladas, and quesadillas.
70 locals recommend
La Palma Mexicatessen
2884 24th StPeople wait in line for their hand-made tortillas and Huarrache's. Their chips are famous around town. This place is a must. They also have tacos, burritos, enchiladas, and quesadillas.
A little more upscale mexican eating than the mission burrito, and very tasty. They use organic meat which I love. My favorite dish is their carde asada tostada salad with organic veggies.
581 Valencia St
A little more upscale mexican eating than the mission burrito, and very tasty. They use organic meat which I love. My favorite dish is their carde asada tostada salad with organic veggies.
This vietnamese food is solid. You can't find much of it in the mission and sometimes you just want a healthy bowl of Pho. This is where I go.
28 locals recommend
Sunflower
3111 16th StThis vietnamese food is solid. You can't find much of it in the mission and sometimes you just want a healthy bowl of Pho. This is where I go.
Arguably the best sandwich in town, people line up down the block for it. And it is worth the wait. If you like a big messy sandwich that packs a ton of flavor, this place is not to be missed
87 locals recommend
Ike's Place
2239 Market StreetArguably the best sandwich in town, people line up down the block for it. And it is worth the wait. If you like a big messy sandwich that packs a ton of flavor, this place is not to be missed
well priced and tasty. They also have a great beer selection.
153 locals recommend
Rosamunde Sausage Grill
2832 Mission Stwell priced and tasty. They also have a great beer selection.
Bar? restaurant? Both. Its a very european style place with an indoor and outdoor that flow seamlessly together. Often this is a place you will meet a new person and learn something interesting.
80 locals recommend
Revolution Cafe
3248 22nd StBar? restaurant? Both. Its a very european style place with an indoor and outdoor that flow seamlessly together. Often this is a place you will meet a new person and learn something interesting.
My new fancy pants restaurant to go to when I have the money. LOVE everything I've had and the wine selection is stellar. The cocktails are perfection, and the service impecable. The cost is worth it.
112 locals recommend
Locanda
557 Valencia StMy new fancy pants restaurant to go to when I have the money. LOVE everything I've had and the wine selection is stellar. The cocktails are perfection, and the service impecable. The cost is worth it.
This has been one of my top restaurants for years. Food, service, atmosphere, and drinks all get top score in my book. And the weekend brunch there is amazing. Its a bit spendy but VERY good.
343 locals recommend
Foreign Cinema
2534 Mission StThis has been one of my top restaurants for years. Food, service, atmosphere, and drinks all get top score in my book. And the weekend brunch there is amazing. Its a bit spendy but VERY good.
Pricy but a taste sensation. Very interesting food cooked here and its all high end with weird foams and all. If you want to pay for a meal to talk about later, then check this place out.
42 locals recommend
Commonwealth
2224 Mission StPricy but a taste sensation. Very interesting food cooked here and its all high end with weird foams and all. If you want to pay for a meal to talk about later, then check this place out.
Ok their mushroom risotto is amazing. And I dont like mushrooms! Great cocktails are to be had here and a generally stellar italian inspired menu.
282 locals recommend
Beretta
1199 Valencia StOk their mushroom risotto is amazing. And I dont like mushrooms! Great cocktails are to be had here and a generally stellar italian inspired menu.
Greasy 50s dinner with a candy store inside? Sign me up! Its all original on the inside and the food has veggie and vegan options. Its a modern day greasy spoon diner in a old time location.
138 locals recommend
St. Francis Fountain
2801 24th StGreasy 50s dinner with a candy store inside? Sign me up! Its all original on the inside and the food has veggie and vegan options. Its a modern day greasy spoon diner in a old time location.
Best deep dish pizza I have every had. Not greasy at all. It even feels lite! The crust is cornbread. Get the "Little Star" thats the best one.
360 locals recommend
Little Star Pizza
846 Divisadero StBest deep dish pizza I have every had. Not greasy at all. It even feels lite! The crust is cornbread. Get the "Little Star" thats the best one.
Kari and I were stoked to find out that we had a great sushi bar just down the street!! Its so close and good there is really no other place to send you. (except the Nihon Whiskey bar and sushi joint)
57 locals recommend
Sushi Bistro
452 Balboa StKari and I were stoked to find out that we had a great sushi bar just down the street!! Its so close and good there is really no other place to send you. (except the Nihon Whiskey bar and sushi joint)
Have a hankering for fried chicken? This may be the best you have had. Its a great soul food restaurant and its about a 15 minute walk away!
158 locals recommend
The Front Porch
65 29th StHave a hankering for fried chicken? This may be the best you have had. Its a great soul food restaurant and its about a 15 minute walk away!
really really really good indian food. There is not one dish on that menu that I have tried and not liked. check it out!
11 locals recommend
Spicy Bite
3501 Mission Streetreally really really good indian food. There is not one dish on that menu that I have tried and not liked. check it out!
Indian Pizza... yes indian pizza. I know sounds weird, but it is SO GOOD!!! get the veggie one its off the chain amazing.
39 locals recommend
Zante Pizza & Indian Cuisine
3489 Mission StIndian Pizza... yes indian pizza. I know sounds weird, but it is SO GOOD!!! get the veggie one its off the chain amazing.
Great place for sustainable fish at a great price. They have a simple and really good menu and they also offer veggie and even vegan options.
6 locals recommend
Dante's Weird Fish
2193 Mission StreetGreat place for sustainable fish at a great price. They have a simple and really good menu and they also offer veggie and even vegan options.
This is just a block away! They also have a lunch and dinner menu and sell beer and wine. Very sleek yet cozy atmosphere and a view of the park.
260 locals recommend
Precita Park Cafe & Grill
500 Precita AvenueThis is just a block away! They also have a lunch and dinner menu and sell beer and wine. Very sleek yet cozy atmosphere and a view of the park.
Great veggie and vegan food. I am a meat lover and always happy to eat there.
Minako Organic Japanese Restaurant
2154 Mission StreetGreat veggie and vegan food. I am a meat lover and always happy to eat there.
Amazing veggie restaurant that a meat eater would not feel duped dining at. Seriously tasty southern indian food.
110 locals recommend
DOSA on Valencia
995 Valencia StAmazing veggie restaurant that a meat eater would not feel duped dining at. Seriously tasty southern indian food.