Guidebook for San Francisco
Shopping
Walgreens
1333 Castro StWalgreens is about a 10 minute walk away
Food Scene
Martha & Brothers Coffee Company
3868 24th StOur local beloved coffee shop
Starbucks
2132 Chestnut StThe requisite neighborhood Starbucks
Philz is my personal favorite. 20+ coffee blends, each brewed custom one cup at a time. Note: no lattes, cappuccinos, espressos, or pre-brews.
913 locals recommend
Philz Coffee
3101 24th StPhilz is my personal favorite. 20+ coffee blends, each brewed custom one cup at a time. Note: no lattes, cappuccinos, espressos, or pre-brews.
Great coffee and pastries. Good people watching from outside seating if you can get it. No wi-fi, intentionally. Gets some flack for being too hipster....
http://fourbarrelcoffee.com/
348 locals recommend
Four Barrel Coffee
375 Valencia StGreat coffee and pastries. Good people watching from outside seating if you can get it. No wi-fi, intentionally. Gets some flack for being too hipster....
http://fourbarrelcoffee.com/
Aha Fresh
4007 24th StVery popular brunch place. Expect long lines, but worth the wait.
Tartine Bakery
600 Guerrero StThe tarts are incredible, and worth the very long line.
Hand-made, small-batch organic ice cream in classic and unusual flavors that vary daily. We can't go to Dolores Park without a trip here, whatever the weather. http://biritecreamery.com/
476 locals recommend
Bi-Rite Creamery
3692 18th StHand-made, small-batch organic ice cream in classic and unusual flavors that vary daily. We can't go to Dolores Park without a trip here, whatever the weather. http://biritecreamery.com/
ICHI Sushi
3369 Mission StBest sushi in the city. Expensive, but worth it.
PizzaHacker
3299 Mission StOne of the top SF pizzerias.
SF Chronicle's restaurant critic loves this place, and he's picky. http://www.sfchronicle.com/restaurants/diningout/article/Old-Bus-Tavern-ready-to-roll-with-distinctive-6513835.php
34 locals recommend
Old Bus Tavern
3193 Mission StreetSF Chronicle's restaurant critic loves this place, and he's picky. http://www.sfchronicle.com/restaurants/diningout/article/Old-Bus-Tavern-ready-to-roll-with-distinctive-6513835.php
Tataki South
1740 Church StreetFantastic sushi and grilled food.
La Taqueria gets unwavering rave reviews for its sublime, spot-on Mexico staples, including a recent America's Best Burrito title.
347 locals recommend
La Taqueria
2889 Mission StLa Taqueria gets unwavering rave reviews for its sublime, spot-on Mexico staples, including a recent America's Best Burrito title.
Our pick for one of the city's most romantic restaurants, with a flickering fire and nightly movies.
343 locals recommend
Foreign Cinema
2534 Mission StOur pick for one of the city's most romantic restaurants, with a flickering fire and nightly movies.
Commissary
59 9th StContemporary take on Korean food.
Our long standing favorite San Francisco date night restaurant. The oysters and french fries off the late night menu is the perfect way to end a night at the opera or symphony.
165 locals recommend
Zuni Café
1658 Market StOur long standing favorite San Francisco date night restaurant. The oysters and french fries off the late night menu is the perfect way to end a night at the opera or symphony.
Strategically located on Valencia St. for a quick mid-shopping pick me up. I love the Bayview location, inside the fabulous Flora Grubb garden store.
295 locals recommend
Ritual Coffee Roasters
1026 Valencia StStrategically located on Valencia St. for a quick mid-shopping pick me up. I love the Bayview location, inside the fabulous Flora Grubb garden store.
A self stated odd but convivial coffee kiosk in San Francisco’s Hayes Valley.
373 locals recommend
Blue Bottle Coffee
315 Linden StA self stated odd but convivial coffee kiosk in San Francisco’s Hayes Valley.
Mau
180 Valencia StFavorite little Vietnamese place in the Mission. http://eatmau.com/
South Indian food and excellent cocktails. Very accommodating to dietary restrictions. http://dosasf.com/
110 locals recommend
DOSA on Valencia
995 Valencia StSouth Indian food and excellent cocktails. Very accommodating to dietary restrictions. http://dosasf.com/
Tiny sushi joint right around the corner. Almost always a wait, but you can put your name down and hang out back at home. http://akaisarusf.com/
101 locals recommend
Saru Sushi Bar
3856 24th StTiny sushi joint right around the corner. Almost always a wait, but you can put your name down and hang out back at home. http://akaisarusf.com/
Traditional Jewish comfort food in the Mission. http://wisesonsdeli.com/info
146 locals recommend
Wise Sons Jewish Delicatessen
3150 24th StTraditional Jewish comfort food in the Mission. http://wisesonsdeli.com/info
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
3950 24th StWhole Foods is right nearby for stocking up on groceries
Drinks & Nightlife
The Dubliner
3838 24th StSports bar around the corner for watching big games in good company.
Make-Out Room
3225 22nd StLong time favorite haunt. http://www.makeoutroom.com/
Beretta
1199 Valencia StFancy pizza and cocktails in easy walking distance http://berettasf.com/
Entertainment & Activities
Great playground for toddlers and not too crowded tennis and basketball courts.
8 locals recommend
NOE VALLEY COURTS
4320 24th StGreat playground for toddlers and not too crowded tennis and basketball courts.