Guidebook for San Francisco
Food Scene
Excellent food (including voted Best Ruben in SF) and beer selection. Co-owned by a couple who put heart and soul into the place. Kids welcome.
37 locals recommend
The Dark Horse Inn
942 Geneva AveExcellent food (including voted Best Ruben in SF) and beer selection. Co-owned by a couple who put heart and soul into the place. Kids welcome.
Everyone needs an excellent Mission burrito, this is ours. One of a handful of El Farolito's in the city.
77 locals recommend
Taqueria El Farolito
2950 24th StEveryone needs an excellent Mission burrito, this is ours. One of a handful of El Farolito's in the city.
Pupuseria Y Restaurante Panchitas
4901 Mission StPupusas!
Excellent Thai and Laotian, the appetizer sampler is the best.
30 locals recommend
Champa Garden Restaurant
613 Faxon AveExcellent Thai and Laotian, the appetizer sampler is the best.
The last of the Mile Houses: before Postal Service, mile houses are where people would go to get their mail. Now a combination of Pilipino and Italian, plus regular bar food. Karaoke too.
45 locals recommend
7 Mile House Sports Bar & Grill
2800 Bayshore BlvdThe last of the Mile Houses: before Postal Service, mile houses are where people would go to get their mail. Now a combination of Pilipino and Italian, plus regular bar food. Karaoke too.
Drinks & Nightlife
Even the Excelsior has a wine bar. Very fancy inside, super friendly owners, not the best selection of wine but a fun place in the neighborhood.
7 locals recommend
Sippin Wine Bar
4704 Mission StEven the Excelsior has a wine bar. Very fancy inside, super friendly owners, not the best selection of wine but a fun place in the neighborhood.
Lots of beer selections, many local. Also events, like bingo, music, fundraisers.
19 locals recommend
Ocean Ale House
1314 Ocean AveLots of beer selections, many local. Also events, like bingo, music, fundraisers.
Classic dive bar, been around for decades. Sometimes shows local sports, but not a sports bar. Also occasional karaoke and live music.
20 locals recommend
Pissed Off Pete's
4528 Mission StClassic dive bar, been around for decades. Sometimes shows local sports, but not a sports bar. Also occasional karaoke and live music.
Parks & Nature
Undiscovered large city park, good hiking and great views of the city. Sometimes on Saturdays there's free music or Shakespeare at the Jerry Garcia amphitheater.
99 locals recommend
John McLaren Park
100 John F Shelley DrUndiscovered large city park, good hiking and great views of the city. Sometimes on Saturdays there's free music or Shakespeare at the Jerry Garcia amphitheater.
Local playground, but so much more. A previous Parks and Rec employee created numerous sculptures out of old wood and materials. Newly renovated with many of the sculptures on view.
10 locals recommend
Cayuga Playground
301 Naglee AveLocal playground, but so much more. A previous Parks and Rec employee created numerous sculptures out of old wood and materials. Newly renovated with many of the sculptures on view.
Essentials
Yes, we have a Whole Foods, walking distance but better to Lyft if you're getting a lot of items.
905 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
3950 24th StYes, we have a Whole Foods, walking distance but better to Lyft if you're getting a lot of items.
Trader Joe's
417 Westlake CenterClosest Trader Joe's, need to drive or Lyft.
Closest large grocery store, not really recommended but in a pinch...Lots of things are kept behind locked doors now.
47 locals recommend
Safeway Pharmacy
850 La Playa StClosest large grocery store, not really recommended but in a pinch...Lots of things are kept behind locked doors now.
Getting Around
Balboa Park Station
401 Geneva Ave