Guidebook for San Francisco
Food Scene
The lines are long (usually 10-20 min), but you'll feast with your eyes the whole time. Best bakery in San Francisco, hands down. Beat the crowds by arriving early, especially on a weekday.
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Tartine Bakery
600 Guerrero StThe lines are long (usually 10-20 min), but you'll feast with your eyes the whole time. Best bakery in San Francisco, hands down. Beat the crowds by arriving early, especially on a weekday.
Deep dish! Delicious and filling. Get the Little Star (spinach blended with ricotta and feta, mushrooms, onions, garlic) and add sausage if you're feeling indulgent.
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Little Star Pizza
846 Divisadero StDeep dish! Delicious and filling. Get the Little Star (spinach blended with ricotta and feta, mushrooms, onions, garlic) and add sausage if you're feeling indulgent.
Not the most famous of the taquerias, but the one I frequent most often. Personally, my choice is carnitas burrito, regular, black beans, spicy pico de gallo, add avocado. Eat with loads of green salsa and you'll feel full the whole day.
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Taqueria Los Coyotes
3036 16th StNot the most famous of the taquerias, but the one I frequent most often. Personally, my choice is carnitas burrito, regular, black beans, spicy pico de gallo, add avocado. Eat with loads of green salsa and you'll feel full the whole day.
This Burmese hole in the wall doesn't look like much, but the flavors are popping and the price is right. There are only 5 seats, so be prepared for the matron to usher you out after you've finished eating.
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Yamo
3406 18th StThis Burmese hole in the wall doesn't look like much, but the flavors are popping and the price is right. There are only 5 seats, so be prepared for the matron to usher you out after you've finished eating.
If you don't think chicken can be special, think again. The rotisserie here will leave you wondering why you visited San Francisco instead of Peru. Pair with a Pisco sour after a long day of sightseeing.
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Limón Rotisserie
524 Valencia StIf you don't think chicken can be special, think again. The rotisserie here will leave you wondering why you visited San Francisco instead of Peru. Pair with a Pisco sour after a long day of sightseeing.
Classic Vietnamese eatery. I recommend the lemongrass bun (which is not at actual bun, but a vermicelli bowl with grilled pork, herbs, and peanuts). If it's full, head up the street to neighboring Mao for a more upscale experience with similar menu offerings.
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Thanh Tam II
577 Valencia StClassic Vietnamese eatery. I recommend the lemongrass bun (which is not at actual bun, but a vermicelli bowl with grilled pork, herbs, and peanuts). If it's full, head up the street to neighboring Mao for a more upscale experience with similar menu offerings.
Monday night dim sum pizza! Take a seat and wait for the waiters to come around with various flavors so you can try a slice of everything. The views of the city from Potrero Hill don't hurt, either.
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Goat Hill Pizza
300 Connecticut StMonday night dim sum pizza! Take a seat and wait for the waiters to come around with various flavors so you can try a slice of everything. The views of the city from Potrero Hill don't hurt, either.
This Chinese bakery is a local gem. Fill up on pastries for $1-2 each before continuing along Mission street. The coconut bun is especially good.
Dragon City Bakery & Cafe
2367 Mission StThis Chinese bakery is a local gem. Fill up on pastries for $1-2 each before continuing along Mission street. The coconut bun is especially good.
This Mediterranean neighborhood gem is a brilliant choice for a nice meal out. The mezze (small bites, ~$6-7 each) and pizzas are especially delightful, and the setting is cute and modern. Tell the chef that Jesse sent you and he'll come out and say hi. :)
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Ardiana
1781 Church StThis Mediterranean neighborhood gem is a brilliant choice for a nice meal out. The mezze (small bites, ~$6-7 each) and pizzas are especially delightful, and the setting is cute and modern. Tell the chef that Jesse sent you and he'll come out and say hi. :)
Wednesday wing night! 25 cents each, 2 drink minimum per person, no to-go containers. This local dive is always packed. It's not the fanciest of options, but it's a great choice for bar food and a taste of the mission. If you don't go on a Wednesday, try the totchos (yep, they're tater tot nachos).
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Teeth
2323 Mission StWednesday wing night! 25 cents each, 2 drink minimum per person, no to-go containers. This local dive is always packed. It's not the fanciest of options, but it's a great choice for bar food and a taste of the mission. If you don't go on a Wednesday, try the totchos (yep, they're tater tot nachos).
Such amazing ice cream at this Portland-based gem. Try all the flavors before deciding on one. They're patient and you won't regret it.
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Salt & Straw
2201 Fillmore StSuch amazing ice cream at this Portland-based gem. Try all the flavors before deciding on one. They're patient and you won't regret it.
Shopping
Where else can you find a pirate supply store?! This is one among many cute, quirky shops on Valencia street. It's great for a stroll on a sunny San Francisco afternoon.
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826 Valencia Pirate Supply Store
826 Valencia StWhere else can you find a pirate supply store?! This is one among many cute, quirky shops on Valencia street. It's great for a stroll on a sunny San Francisco afternoon.
Drinks & Nightlife
This is actually a delightful restaurant, but snag a seat at the bar if you're looking for a classy, upscale cocktail. The old fashioned flight is especially memorable.
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Locanda
557 Valencia StThis is actually a delightful restaurant, but snag a seat at the bar if you're looking for a classy, upscale cocktail. The old fashioned flight is especially memorable.
Happy hour must! Views of the city are great, and the margaritas are free-flowing.
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El Techo
2516 Mission StHappy hour must! Views of the city are great, and the margaritas are free-flowing.
This easy-going whiskey-centric watering hole serves up solid cocktails in an unpretentious environment. Trivia happens every Tuesday, if you're in the mood, and you can bring in food from the neighboring Thai restaurant (or any other).
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Elixir
3200 16th StThis easy-going whiskey-centric watering hole serves up solid cocktails in an unpretentious environment. Trivia happens every Tuesday, if you're in the mood, and you can bring in food from the neighboring Thai restaurant (or any other).
Trendy gin-centric bar with London stylings. Happy hour is highly recommended, especially if you don't have a reservation (yes, this bar takes reservations).
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Whitechapel
600 Polk StTrendy gin-centric bar with London stylings. Happy hour is highly recommended, especially if you don't have a reservation (yes, this bar takes reservations).
Cash only beer garden with a brilliant selection and a huge outdoor space. If the weather is good, this is the place to be. Grab some grub from the grill during mealtimes and on weekend afternoons.
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Zeitgeist
199 Valencia StCash only beer garden with a brilliant selection and a huge outdoor space. If the weather is good, this is the place to be. Grab some grub from the grill during mealtimes and on weekend afternoons.
Parks & Nature
Take a blanket and settle in to people watch in San Francisco's most popular Sunday hangout. Dogs, vendors, and activities will keep you entertained like a local for a deliciously lazy afternoon.
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Parque Mission Dolores
19th StreetTake a blanket and settle in to people watch in San Francisco's most popular Sunday hangout. Dogs, vendors, and activities will keep you entertained like a local for a deliciously lazy afternoon.
One of 3 parks in the city with sweeping, 360 degree views of the bay. Park or uber to the residential neighborhood on the north slope, and walk down to Cortland afterward to peruse the strip of charming restaurants in this residential haven.
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Parque Bernal Heights
3400-3416 Folsom StOne of 3 parks in the city with sweeping, 360 degree views of the bay. Park or uber to the residential neighborhood on the north slope, and walk down to Cortland afterward to peruse the strip of charming restaurants in this residential haven.
Essentials
Cheap and plentiful produce in a local mission market. Don't even think about going to Safeway for those tomatoes!
Mi Ranchito Produce
2169 Mission StCheap and plentiful produce in a local mission market. Don't even think about going to Safeway for those tomatoes!
Can a grocery store really be a tourist destination? This one can. You'll see where San Francisco gets its reputation for organic food and crunchy granola living. Some of the more expensive groceries in the city, but a great place for a specialty item or some top-quality produce.
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Rainbow Grocery
1745 Folsom StCan a grocery store really be a tourist destination? This one can. You'll see where San Francisco gets its reputation for organic food and crunchy granola living. Some of the more expensive groceries in the city, but a great place for a specialty item or some top-quality produce.