Guidebook for San Francisco
Essentials
Recognized as a pioneering market, nationally. Wonderful local, fresh vegetables, meats, and artisanal foods.
651 locals recommend
Bi-Rite Market
3639 18th StRecognized as a pioneering market, nationally. Wonderful local, fresh vegetables, meats, and artisanal foods.
Food Scene
Pizzeria Delfina
3621 18th StGreat gourmet, thin-crust pizzas.
Renowned James Beard award-winning chef Craig Stoll and his wife founded this San Francisco favorite.
598 locals recommend
Pizzeria Delfina
3621 18th StRenowned James Beard award-winning chef Craig Stoll and his wife founded this San Francisco favorite.
James Beard award-winning pastry chefs founded this SF institution. Best bread ever.
768 locals recommend
Tartine Bakery
600 Guerrero StJames Beard award-winning pastry chefs founded this SF institution. Best bread ever.
Cheap eats: get the al Pastor burrito and enjoy the jalepeno avocado salsa. The best.
141 locals recommend
Taqueria Cancun
2288 Mission StreetCheap eats: get the al Pastor burrito and enjoy the jalepeno avocado salsa. The best.
Four Barrel Coffee
375 Valencia StHipsters and good coffee.
Farina
3560 18th StreetGourmet pizza in hip atmosphere with great people watching.
Bi-Rite Creamery
3692 18th StSome of the best ice cream in the US
Ritual Coffee Roasters
1026 Valencia StCult coffee and hipsters
Everything Else
Dandelion Chocolate
740 Valencia StArtisanal chocolate factory. Yum!
Samovar Tea Lounge
498 Sanchez StreetTea lounge with great teas, food and and attentive staff.
Yoga Tree Castro
97 Collingwood StTop-notch instructors
Yoga Tree Valencia
1234 Valencia StTop-notch instructors, many classes.
What yoga is all about, and it's not working out.
8 locals recommend
Integral Yoga Institute San Francisco
770 Dolores StWhat yoga is all about, and it's not working out.
Shopping
Author Dave Eggers' writing workshops are offered here. The story goes that the city had zoned the place for retail, so to comply, Dave created "The Pirate Store" in the front. A very fun visit!
32 locals recommend
826 Valencia St
826 Valencia StreetAuthor Dave Eggers' writing workshops are offered here. The story goes that the city had zoned the place for retail, so to comply, Dave created "The Pirate Store" in the front. A very fun visit!
"New Ideas, Non-Stop" is the Betabrand tagline. Their inaugural product was the cordaround, which allows wearers to move quietly - without that annoying swishing noise that regular cords make.
7 locals recommend
Betabrand
3435 Cesar Chavez Street"New Ideas, Non-Stop" is the Betabrand tagline. Their inaugural product was the cordaround, which allows wearers to move quietly - without that annoying swishing noise that regular cords make.
Paxton Gate
824 Valencia StUnique curiosities
Unionmade Goods
493 Sanchez StExpertly curated mens' clothing, classic American style.
Sightseeing
See the throngs on a weekend and enjoy the city view from the corner of 20th & Church streets. The playground is amazing as well.
1244 locals recommend
Mission Dolores Park
19th StreetSee the throngs on a weekend and enjoy the city view from the corner of 20th & Church streets. The playground is amazing as well.
Mission Dolores
Oldest building in San Francisco, and the neighborhood namesake.
Entertainment & Activities
Complex also includes pool, turfed field, basketball courts, and playground.
36 locals recommend
Mission Playground
36 Cunningham PlaceComplex also includes pool, turfed field, basketball courts, and playground.
Helen Diller Playground
Amazing & unique city playground with incredible views.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Hideout
3121 16th StThe back room is cool.