Guidebook for San Francisco
Food Scene
375 Valencia St
375 Valencia StreetFour Barrel Cafe: Hip lodge hangout, a richly SF treat.
Delessio's: Buffet-style, surprising options (including vegan), desserts. Oh so rich, enduringly tantalizing. $.
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1266 Market St
1266 Market StDelessio's: Buffet-style, surprising options (including vegan), desserts. Oh so rich, enduringly tantalizing. $.
Burma Love: Sublime Asian concoctions with tea leaf salad as the signature dish. Caveat: Hipsterati magnet. It's the sister location of the popular Burma Superstar in the Richmond district. $$.
211 Valencia St
211 Valencia StreetBurma Love: Sublime Asian concoctions with tea leaf salad as the signature dish. Caveat: Hipsterati magnet. It's the sister location of the popular Burma Superstar in the Richmond district. $$.
Proposition Chicken: Ditch healthy. Naughty people go here -- fried chicken utopia. $.
1750 Market St
1750 Market StreetProposition Chicken: Ditch healthy. Naughty people go here -- fried chicken utopia. $.
174 Valencia St
174 Valencia StreetOrenchi Beyond: Ramen noodle house, stylish ambiance. $$.
Little Star Pizza: I know it's pizza, but I can't help it. I love this place: ingredients, thin crust. $$.
400 Valencia St
400 Valencia StreetLittle Star Pizza: I know it's pizza, but I can't help it. I love this place: ingredients, thin crust. $$.
Mission Beach Cafe: Popular brunch destination and a 'friends of Dorothy' establishment. Elegant dining thru eve. $$$.
198 Guerrero St
198 Guerrero StreetMission Beach Cafe: Popular brunch destination and a 'friends of Dorothy' establishment. Elegant dining thru eve. $$$.
1266 Market St
1266 Market StEspetus: Brazilian flair, hearty and meaty. $$$.
Zuni's: Rustic-chic ambiance, American fare. A place to see and be seen. $$$.
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1266 Market St
1266 Market StZuni's: Rustic-chic ambiance, American fare. A place to see and be seen. $$$.
411 Valencia St
411 Valencia StreetSamovar: Newcomer with an Indian-chic twist.
Peet's (Castro district): Dark and bold. A little dark for my taste, but something for everyone. However, the Americano, oh oh.
2257 Market St
2257 Market StreetPeet's (Castro district): Dark and bold. A little dark for my taste, but something for everyone. However, the Americano, oh oh.
600 Guerrero St
600 Guerrero StreetTartine Cafe: Artisan pastries and treats. Normally, expect a line.
3147 16th St
3147 16th StreetKatz: Cloud 9-delicious morning bagel and coffee starter kit. Cash only. $.
3109 16th St
3109 16th StreetTruly Mediterranean: Literally a hole in the wall. Dreamy lamb shawarma. $.
Bi-Rite Creamery: Ice cream with unexpected ingredients and combinations. This place has a serious following.
3692 18th St
3692 18th StreetBi-Rite Creamery: Ice cream with unexpected ingredients and combinations. This place has a serious following.
Mission Public: Consistent raves on sandwiches, booze (they have HH). Art on the wall to ponder while you wait. $.
233 14th St
233 14th StreetMission Public: Consistent raves on sandwiches, booze (they have HH). Art on the wall to ponder while you wait. $.
Shizen: A vegan challenge? Solved. Appetizing presentations, vegan sushi and izakaya, thoughtful menu. $$.
370 14th St
370 14th StreetShizen: A vegan challenge? Solved. Appetizing presentations, vegan sushi and izakaya, thoughtful menu. $$.
Walzwerk: Hearty, scrumptious East German food. This vestige survives the actual country of origin, making it a kind of mythical phoenix of the Mission. The Jagerschnitzel, utilitarian commie decor. $$.
381 S Van Ness Ave
381 South Van Ness AvenueWalzwerk: Hearty, scrumptious East German food. This vestige survives the actual country of origin, making it a kind of mythical phoenix of the Mission. The Jagerschnitzel, utilitarian commie decor. $$.
Al's Place: Bon Appetit (Aug 2015) names it Best New Restaurant, while also naming SF the Best Food City in the country. Intriguing coincidences. $$$.
1499 Valencia St
1499 Valencia StreetAl's Place: Bon Appetit (Aug 2015) names it Best New Restaurant, while also naming SF the Best Food City in the country. Intriguing coincidences. $$$.
549 Castro St
549 Castro StreetPhilz (Castro district): Tasty and smooth. And then there's the Tantalizing Turkish.
Drinks & Nightlife
Martuni's: Piano lounge, often with exceptional talent, in old Hollywood-esque gloss. Land of giant martinis.
4 Valencia St
4 Valencia StreetMartuni's: Piano lounge, often with exceptional talent, in old Hollywood-esque gloss. Land of giant martinis.
Zeitgeist: Popular and once a real biker bar hangout (but evolution occurred). Burgers and communal picnic tables in back.
199 Valencia St
199 Valencia StreetZeitgeist: Popular and once a real biker bar hangout (but evolution occurred). Burgers and communal picnic tables in back.
1666 Market St
Pause: Upscale wine bar, fanciful appetizers offered.
3121 16th St
3121 16th StreetDalva: Moody-artsy dive bar. Quieter by day, livelier at night.
Amnesia: Dive bar, live bands often with inspiring local talent. Good vibes. Cover $.
853 Valencia St
853 Valencia StreetAmnesia: Dive bar, live bands often with inspiring local talent. Good vibes. Cover $.
Armory Club: Edgy yet sophisticated. It is an offshoot of the Armory (mammoth Moorish building across the street) that houses Kink Studios.
1799 Mission St
1799 Mission StreetArmory Club: Edgy yet sophisticated. It is an offshoot of the Armory (mammoth Moorish building across the street) that houses Kink Studios.
Crafty Fox: Newcomer, ale variety, succulent nosh and food options. Tucked away corner location, suggestively clandestine.
1700 Mission St
1700 Mission StreetCrafty Fox: Newcomer, ale variety, succulent nosh and food options. Tucked away corner location, suggestively clandestine.
Essentials
3639 18th St
3639 18th StreetBi-Rite Market: Local, organic, high-quality foods, produce, etc. $$$.
Whole Foods: Quality groceries and deli section. $$$.
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2001 Market St
2001 Market StreetWhole Foods: Quality groceries and deli section. $$$.
2145 Market St
2145 Market StreetWalgreen's: Forget to pack a travel item? Good, everyday options. $.
As stated on their website, 'source farm-direct produce, meat from ethically-raised and harvested livestock, sustainably-caught fish and seafood, specialty groceries, traditionally-crafted and farmstead cheeses, and small-batch wines from family vineyards.'
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Bi-Rite Market
3639 18th StAs stated on their website, 'source farm-direct produce, meat from ethically-raised and harvested livestock, sustainably-caught fish and seafood, specialty groceries, traditionally-crafted and farmstead cheeses, and small-batch wines from family vineyards.'
Sightseeing
Dolores Park: Popular public park. Diverse park-goers, creative activities (eg, bike polo, polynesian ball twirling with light show, all sorts of stuff…), special organized events, etc...and features a pissoir for those in urgent mode (thanks for listening, Supervisor Scott Weiner).
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Mission Dolores Park
19th StreetDolores Park: Popular public park. Diverse park-goers, creative activities (eg, bike polo, polynesian ball twirling with light show, all sorts of stuff…), special organized events, etc...and features a pissoir for those in urgent mode (thanks for listening, Supervisor Scott Weiner).
Clarion Alley: Colorful, rotating murals by local artists on residents' fences, walls, and such.
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Clarion Alley
Clarion AlleyClarion Alley: Colorful, rotating murals by local artists on residents' fences, walls, and such.
Mission SF de Asis: Oldest structure (next to the larger church) in SF (1776), used to evangelize the Ohlone natives.
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Missjoni ta 'San Franġisk ta' Asissi
3321 16th StMission SF de Asis: Oldest structure (next to the larger church) in SF (1776), used to evangelize the Ohlone natives.
Shopping
Density: Stylish, unique clothing, etc from all over the world, but their local t shirts have the pulse on the zeitgeist and it supports local biz to boot.
593 Valencia St
Density: Stylish, unique clothing, etc from all over the world, but their local t shirts have the pulse on the zeitgeist and it supports local biz to boot.
Mission Workshop: Well-made everyday bags and flattering apparel to match, not your everyday casual wear.
541 Valencia St
541 Valencia StreetMission Workshop: Well-made everyday bags and flattering apparel to match, not your everyday casual wear.