Jeff's SF Mission District Favorites!
Food Scene
Great bagels and Jewish food - 10 feet from the apartment!
146 locals recommend
Wise Sons Jewish Delicatessen
3150 24th StGreat bagels and Jewish food - 10 feet from the apartment!
Famous SF restaurant serving delicious California fare for brunch, lunch, and dinner. Also has a coffee shop attached with delicious baked goods and coffee. A must visit place!
155 locals recommend
Tartine Manufactory
595 Alabama StFamous SF restaurant serving delicious California fare for brunch, lunch, and dinner. Also has a coffee shop attached with delicious baked goods and coffee. A must visit place!
Famous bakery steps from Dolores Park. Be prepared to wait in line! The morning bun is to die for.
768 locals recommend
Tartine Bakery
600 Guerrero StFamous bakery steps from Dolores Park. Be prepared to wait in line! The morning bun is to die for.
Wonderful all-organic, all-vegan cafe serving smoothies, tea, and nourishing bowls in a small cozy setting. It's a small place, so not great for large groups.
15 locals recommend
Beloved Natural Cafe & Organic Juicery
3338 24th StWonderful all-organic, all-vegan cafe serving smoothies, tea, and nourishing bowls in a small cozy setting. It's a small place, so not great for large groups.
All-vegetarian Indian restaurant serving curries, dosas, and other classic Indian fare.
101 locals recommend
Udupi Palace
1007 Valencia StAll-vegetarian Indian restaurant serving curries, dosas, and other classic Indian fare.
Barzotto
1270 Valencia StDelicious fast casual pasta
Delicious California fare and pizza for brunch, lunch, and dinner. Great cocktails + outdoor seating!
282 locals recommend
Beretta
1199 Valencia StDelicious California fare and pizza for brunch, lunch, and dinner. Great cocktails + outdoor seating!
Worker-owned COOP featuring delicious breads, baked goods, and pizza
320 locals recommend
Arizmendi Bakery
1331 9th AveWorker-owned COOP featuring delicious breads, baked goods, and pizza
Kazan
2809 24th StMy favorite Japanese place in the Mission!
A great local little ice cream shop only a few blocks away. They make their ice cream on-site!
224 locals recommend
Humphry Slocombe
A great local little ice cream shop only a few blocks away. They make their ice cream on-site!
Global gastropub eats & a broad list of brews in a modern beer hall setting with big windows. Really cozy and awesome service.
12 locals recommend
Paprika
3324 24th StGlobal gastropub eats & a broad list of brews in a modern beer hall setting with big windows. Really cozy and awesome service.
Indoor/outdoor bar serving made-to-order sausages and extensive beer menu. Very casual.
153 locals recommend
Rosamunde Sausage Grill
2832 Mission StIndoor/outdoor bar serving made-to-order sausages and extensive beer menu. Very casual.
Casual greek sandwich and salad shop. The olive oil greek frozen yoghurt is to DIE FOR.
196 locals recommend
Souvla
517 Hayes StCasual greek sandwich and salad shop. The olive oil greek frozen yoghurt is to DIE FOR.
Delicious thin-crust California fresh pizza. Be prepared to wait!
598 locals recommend
Pizzeria Delfina
3621 18th StDelicious thin-crust California fresh pizza. Be prepared to wait!
Delicious Asian fusion restaurant about 8 minutes from the apartment. They do not take reservations so be prepared to wait a little.
51 locals recommend
The Spice Jar
2500 Bryant StDelicious Asian fusion restaurant about 8 minutes from the apartment. They do not take reservations so be prepared to wait a little.
Californian-Mediterranean fare (& a popular brunch) in an outdoor space screening films. High-end and pricey, but delicious and very popular. Reservations are a must.
343 locals recommend
Foreign Cinema
2534 Mission StCalifornian-Mediterranean fare (& a popular brunch) in an outdoor space screening films. High-end and pricey, but delicious and very popular. Reservations are a must.
Trendy crowds line up for the imaginative Chinese eats at this casual, nationally known destination. No reservations, be prepared to wait.
153 locals recommend
Mission Chinese Food
2234 Mission StTrendy crowds line up for the imaginative Chinese eats at this casual, nationally known destination. No reservations, be prepared to wait.
Relaxed, modern New American restaurant for an inventive take on seafood & vegetable dishes.
105 locals recommend
AL's Place
1499 Valencia StreetRelaxed, modern New American restaurant for an inventive take on seafood & vegetable dishes.
Burgers and beers in a beer-hall setting. Great selection of microbrews! Burgers and chicken sandwiches are great! Best burger within walking distance.
Big Rec Taproom
3066 24th StBurgers and beers in a beer-hall setting. Great selection of microbrews! Burgers and chicken sandwiches are great! Best burger within walking distance.
Cuban / Puerto Rican food in a casual setting. Only a block away - I love this place!
11 locals recommend
El Nuevo Frutilandia
3077 24th StCuban / Puerto Rican food in a casual setting. Only a block away - I love this place!
Peruvian chicken, ceviche, and seafood - what more can you ask for? One block away from the apartment.
Alma Cocina
2801 Folsom StPeruvian chicken, ceviche, and seafood - what more can you ask for? One block away from the apartment.
Colorful hot spot with an open kitchen & a full bar for modern Peruvian dishes & rotisserie chicken.
203 locals recommend
Limón Rotisserie
524 Valencia StColorful hot spot with an open kitchen & a full bar for modern Peruvian dishes & rotisserie chicken.
Lively locale for traditional pub fare & a long list of beers, including lots of Belgian varieties.
177 locals recommend
The Monk's Kettle
3141 16th StreetLively locale for traditional pub fare & a long list of beers, including lots of Belgian varieties.
My favorite ramen place in the neighborhood! 15 minute walk from the apartment.
112 locals recommend
Chloe's Cafe
1399 Church StreetMy favorite ramen place in the neighborhood! 15 minute walk from the apartment.
If you're looking for a fresh salad, Mixt is the place to go! Great for lunch or a quick dinner.
9 locals recommend
Mixt
901 Valencia StIf you're looking for a fresh salad, Mixt is the place to go! Great for lunch or a quick dinner.
Bi-Rite Creamery
3692 18th StGreat ice cream steps from Dolores Park
Hawker Fare
Creative street food from Southeast Asia in a cool setting with great drinks.
Delicious and affordable noodle soups, rice bowls, and other pan-Asian fare in a casual setting.
74 locals recommend
Mau
180 Valencia StDelicious and affordable noodle soups, rice bowls, and other pan-Asian fare in a casual setting.
Entertainment & Activities
Fun non-food activities!
Movie theater that shows Hollywood new releases and Indie films. Serves dinner and drinks while you watch in a restored 1950s theater!
15 locals recommend
Dance Mission Theater
3316 24th StMovie theater that shows Hollywood new releases and Indie films. Serves dinner and drinks while you watch in a restored 1950s theater!
Really fun indoor mini-golf course only a 5 minute walk from the apartment!
147 locals recommend
Urban Putt
1096 S Van Ness AveReally fun indoor mini-golf course only a 5 minute walk from the apartment!
Street filled with murals only 3 minute walk from the apartment! A must see!!!
124 locals recommend
Balmy Alley
50 Balmy StStreet filled with murals only 3 minute walk from the apartment! A must see!!!
Nightly live-music performances in a converted ex-chapel. Really cool venue! Check out their website for performances
135 locals recommend
The Chapel
777 Valencia StreetNightly live-music performances in a converted ex-chapel. Really cool venue! Check out their website for performances
DJs, live bands & more in a dimly lit, retro setting complete with disco ball above the dance floor.
69 locals recommend
Make-Out Room
3225 22nd StDJs, live bands & more in a dimly lit, retro setting complete with disco ball above the dance floor.
Essentials
Grocery stores, barbers, and drugstores - all within walking distance!
Small neighborhood grocery store with fresh fruit, meat, and other essentials
56 locals recommend
Casa Lucas Market
2934 24th StSmall neighborhood grocery store with fresh fruit, meat, and other essentials
Valencia Whole Foods
999 Valencia StSmall grocery store with organic foods
Whole Foods Market
3950 24th StAll-organic grocery store; more expensive
Local Mission barber shop. Laura and Salvador are great! They cut my hair :).
Laura's Beauty & Barber Shop
2858 24th StLocal Mission barber shop. Laura and Salvador are great! They cut my hair :).
Super convenient grocery store - only 1 minute walk away! Has all of the basics you may need including a great beer/wine selection.
80 locals recommend
Grocery Outlet
401 Marin StSuper convenient grocery store - only 1 minute walk away! Has all of the basics you may need including a great beer/wine selection.
Local pharmacy / convenience store with anything you may need for your stay!
263 locals recommend
Walgreens
1363 Divisadero StLocal pharmacy / convenience store with anything you may need for your stay!
Small grocery store steps from Dolores Park! Pick up all of your picnic essentials here.
651 locals recommend
Bi-Rite Market
3639 18th StSmall grocery store steps from Dolores Park! Pick up all of your picnic essentials here.
Parks & Nature
BEAUTIFUL city views. Easy walk / run from the apartment up Folsom Street. 1 hour RT walk from apartment.
363 locals recommend
Bernal Heights Park
3400-3416 Folsom StBEAUTIFUL city views. Easy walk / run from the apartment up Folsom Street. 1 hour RT walk from apartment.
Small neighborhood park about 10 minute walk away - great cafes nearby including Hillside Supper Club and Precita Park Cafe.
95 locals recommend
Precita Park
3200 Folsom StSmall neighborhood park about 10 minute walk away - great cafes nearby including Hillside Supper Club and Precita Park Cafe.
Most famous park in the Mission. Thousands of people on a weekend. Great for people watching.
1244 locals recommend
Mission Dolores Park
19th StreetMost famous park in the Mission. Thousands of people on a weekend. Great for people watching.
Drinks & Nightlife
Here are my favorite bars in the Mission. I also include a few outside of the Mission in case you happen to venture out of the neighborhood.
24th Street Bar
3336 24th StSmall and cozy bar serving beer and wine.
Creative cocktails and food in a unique lounge-like space. Quirky with atmosphere.
32 locals recommend
Evil Eye
2937 Mission StCreative cocktails and food in a unique lounge-like space. Quirky with atmosphere.
Laid-back queer/LGBT bar & restaurant serving American fare & weekend brunch, plus pool, dancing & shows. Focused on the lesbian/trans/non-binary community, but open to all!
Jolene’s Bar and Restaurant
2700 16th StLaid-back queer/LGBT bar & restaurant serving American fare & weekend brunch, plus pool, dancing & shows. Focused on the lesbian/trans/non-binary community, but open to all!
Cool cocktails & playful New American eats in this buzzy, retro-glam lounge. Gets busy on weekends!
20 locals recommend
The Beehive
842 Valencia StCool cocktails & playful New American eats in this buzzy, retro-glam lounge. Gets busy on weekends!
Your quintessential neighborhood dive bar only 4 blocks from the apartment on Shotwell's!
60 locals recommend
Shotwell's Beer Saloon
3349 20th StYour quintessential neighborhood dive bar only 4 blocks from the apartment on Shotwell's!
Awesome cocktail bar located in the Alamo Drafthouse Mission Theater
7 locals recommend
Bear Vs. Bull Bar
2550 Mission StAwesome cocktail bar located in the Alamo Drafthouse Mission Theater
Large SF brewery with plentiful space for large groups inside and outside. Great menu of bar bites!
148 locals recommend
Southern Pacific Brewing
620 Treat AveLarge SF brewery with plentiful space for large groups inside and outside. Great menu of bar bites!
Great cocktails + DJs in a cool two story bar connected to the Foreign Cinema restaurant next door.
12 locals recommend
Laszlo
2526 Mission StGreat cocktails + DJs in a cool two story bar connected to the Foreign Cinema restaurant next door.
One of the few places in San Francisco with a rooftop outdoor bar! Serves Mexican fare and strong drinks! Also serves a great weekend brunch. Be prepared to wait in line.
9 locals recommend
El Techo
2516 Mission StreetOne of the few places in San Francisco with a rooftop outdoor bar! Serves Mexican fare and strong drinks! Also serves a great weekend brunch. Be prepared to wait in line.
Nightly live performances with a fun outdoor/indoor vibe. Small and cozy. Can get busy!
80 locals recommend
Revolution Cafe
3248 22nd StNightly live performances with a fun outdoor/indoor vibe. Small and cozy. Can get busy!
Strong margaritas in a fun Latin bar. Gets very crowded on a weekend night. Generally a younger crowd.
46 locals recommend
Latin American Club
3286 22nd StStrong margaritas in a fun Latin bar. Gets very crowded on a weekend night. Generally a younger crowd.
Rowdy local bar, young crowd. In the middle of the Valencia Street nightlight!
21 locals recommend
The Beauty Bar
2299 Mission StRowdy local bar, young crowd. In the middle of the Valencia Street nightlight!
Elixir
3200 16th StHistoric saloon pouring modern drinks!
Dark & quirky tavern offering unique cocktails, craft beers & karaoke nights amid mounted taxidermy. Checkout the backroom bar!!
Dalva
3121 16th StDark & quirky tavern offering unique cocktails, craft beers & karaoke nights amid mounted taxidermy. Checkout the backroom bar!!
For the more adventurous among us, porn company Kink.com's dimly lit cocktail bar resembles an upscale Victorian parlor. Really cool and unique SF experience!
38 locals recommend
The Armory Club
1799 Mission StFor the more adventurous among us, porn company Kink.com's dimly lit cocktail bar resembles an upscale Victorian parlor. Really cool and unique SF experience!
Cozy wine bar serving modern American fare. Great for dinner or for a drink.
55 locals recommend
20 Spot
3565 20th StCozy wine bar serving modern American fare. Great for dinner or for a drink.
Neighborhoods
The Mission offers the best of all of San Francisco and is considered the hippest and most diverse neighborhood in the city. You'll find some of the best restaurants, bars, art galleries, mom-and-pop shops, and street art all within walking distance. The apartment has a walk score of 100 (a perfect score!). The world-famous original Philz Coffee is less than a block away along with limitless options on other fun eateries and shops! I have tons of great recommendations for your visit to the city - just ask!
355 locals recommend
Mission District
The Mission offers the best of all of San Francisco and is considered the hippest and most diverse neighborhood in the city. You'll find some of the best restaurants, bars, art galleries, mom-and-pop shops, and street art all within walking distance. The apartment has a walk score of 100 (a perfect score!). The world-famous original Philz Coffee is less than a block away along with limitless options on other fun eateries and shops! I have tons of great recommendations for your visit to the city - just ask!
Mission Burrito + Taco Tour (Jeff's Favorites)!
San Francisco is the birthplace of the Mission-Style Burrito (the foil wrapped burrito that Chipotle then popularized). The best taquerias are within a 5 minute walk from my apartment! Here are my favorites.
The famous La Taqueria is the birthplace of the Mission-style Burrito. Also named the best Burrito in America! A must visit. Lines may be long, but moves quickly. Only a 5 minute walk away.
347 locals recommend
La Taqueria
2889 Mission StThe famous La Taqueria is the birthplace of the Mission-style Burrito. Also named the best Burrito in America! A must visit. Lines may be long, but moves quickly. Only a 5 minute walk away.
According to Eater San Francisco: "El Farolito, whose name nods to purported super burrito inventor El Faro, took the original Mission-style burrito and perfected it. These burritos — roughly the size of a neck pillow — are grilled to perfectly combine their ingredients, with rice, beans, and meat (carnitas and al pastor recommended) into a messy whole that’s far more than the sum of its parts. There are several Bay Area locations, and two in close proximity in the Mission, but the narrow, energetic Mission Street location is the favorite. Go for the super — an incredible value — and bring cash (they don’t take cards). It’s bright and upbeat inside, with some seating and the occasional mariachi band performance."
169 locals recommend
Taquería El Farolito
2779 Mission StAccording to Eater San Francisco: "El Farolito, whose name nods to purported super burrito inventor El Faro, took the original Mission-style burrito and perfected it. These burritos — roughly the size of a neck pillow — are grilled to perfectly combine their ingredients, with rice, beans, and meat (carnitas and al pastor recommended) into a messy whole that’s far more than the sum of its parts. There are several Bay Area locations, and two in close proximity in the Mission, but the narrow, energetic Mission Street location is the favorite. Go for the super — an incredible value — and bring cash (they don’t take cards). It’s bright and upbeat inside, with some seating and the occasional mariachi band performance."
According to Eater San Francisco: "Brothers Miguel and Victor Escobedo opened their first Papalote at 24th and Valencia in 1999 (there’s now a second spot on Fulton) and from it they’ve built a salsa empire — their roasted tomato goodness is available by the jar all over the area. They don’t make their burritos in front of you, as they do at many of the area’s other taquerias, but their sizable creations typically do the trick, and vegetarians dig options like soyrizo and tofu mole."
196 locals recommend
Papalote Mexican Grill
1777 Fulton StAccording to Eater San Francisco: "Brothers Miguel and Victor Escobedo opened their first Papalote at 24th and Valencia in 1999 (there’s now a second spot on Fulton) and from it they’ve built a salsa empire — their roasted tomato goodness is available by the jar all over the area. They don’t make their burritos in front of you, as they do at many of the area’s other taquerias, but their sizable creations typically do the trick, and vegetarians dig options like soyrizo and tofu mole."
The furthest of my taqueria recommendations, this one is my favorite for it's salsa bar.
According to Eater San Francisco: "A bustling, tourist-friendly taqueria that spun off from nearby Valencia Street El Toro, Pancho Villa has served patrons in a bright, friendly space with lots of table seating since 1987. The menu here is lengthy, and burrito options are plentiful: Steak and prawns? Chile relleno? Classic orders — carnitas, carne asada, and so on — are your best bet, and be aware that “super” here includes lettuce on top of guac and sour cream. Also of note: The salsa bar is one of the city’s best"
107 locals recommend
Pancho Villa Taqueria
3071 16th StThe furthest of my taqueria recommendations, this one is my favorite for it's salsa bar.
According to Eater San Francisco: "A bustling, tourist-friendly taqueria that spun off from nearby Valencia Street El Toro, Pancho Villa has served patrons in a bright, friendly space with lots of table seating since 1987. The menu here is lengthy, and burrito options are plentiful: Steak and prawns? Chile relleno? Classic orders — carnitas, carne asada, and so on — are your best bet, and be aware that “super” here includes lettuce on top of guac and sour cream. Also of note: The salsa bar is one of the city’s best"