Guidebook for San Francisco
Food Scene
Suppenküche
525 Laguna Stgreat food, wide selection of beers. Fun & friendly atmostphere.
Grab breakfast/lunch or just a morning pastry to go.
206 locals recommend
La Boulangerie de San Francisco
1000 Cole StGrab breakfast/lunch or just a morning pastry to go.
Best chai in town, friendly atmosphere (tpeople on their laptops and taking a break from walking dogs) Great salads too. Sit outside & soak up the Western Addition - please don't call it NOPA.
67 locals recommend
Bean Bag Cafe
601 Divisadero StBest chai in town, friendly atmosphere (tpeople on their laptops and taking a break from walking dogs) Great salads too. Sit outside & soak up the Western Addition - please don't call it NOPA.
If you want at least 1 great meal, make it here. Amazing fresh seafood and wines! The Selveras do amazing things with food here.
159 locals recommend
Bar Crudo
655 Divisadero StIf you want at least 1 great meal, make it here. Amazing fresh seafood and wines! The Selveras do amazing things with food here.
Great Euro feel - tasty coffees, french style sandwiches and beer/wine. Soak up some sun while perusing your plans for the day.
41 locals recommend
Momi Toby's Revolution Cafe
528 Laguna StGreat Euro feel - tasty coffees, french style sandwiches and beer/wine. Soak up some sun while perusing your plans for the day.
Do you like sports? Soccer friendly pub with excellent food - $5 hamburgers and bottomless mimosas! Friendly staff and nice environment.
22 locals recommend
Nickies
466 Haight StDo you like sports? Soccer friendly pub with excellent food - $5 hamburgers and bottomless mimosas! Friendly staff and nice environment.
This is a little secret gem. If you like Japanese style noodles, this is THE place to go. It is small and you have to get there early and wait. Then explore the Japantown shops.
Maki Restaurant
1825 Post StreetThis is a little secret gem. If you like Japanese style noodles, this is THE place to go. It is small and you have to get there early and wait. Then explore the Japantown shops.
You want a GREAT burrito? This is your nearby spot for excellent Mexican food. Cheap and authentic, don't worry about the blinding lights.
31 locals recommend
El Castillito
136 Church StYou want a GREAT burrito? This is your nearby spot for excellent Mexican food. Cheap and authentic, don't worry about the blinding lights.
Drinks & Nightlife
Amazing selection of beer, grab a sausage next door at Rosamunde and don't expect the bartender to be nice!
185 locals recommend
Toronado
547 Haight StAmazing selection of beer, grab a sausage next door at Rosamunde and don't expect the bartender to be nice!
Excellent Wine Bar owned by my friend Chris. He'll gladly give you tastes to help you make an informed decision on your glass - or bottle. Excellent rotating local art on display.
33 locals recommend
Hôtel Biron
45 Rose StExcellent Wine Bar owned by my friend Chris. He'll gladly give you tastes to help you make an informed decision on your glass - or bottle. Excellent rotating local art on display.
Shopping
They don't just sell bike bags, they also RENT bikes! Grab one and explore The City.
7 locals recommend
Timbuk2 Store
506 Hayes StThey don't just sell bike bags, they also RENT bikes! Grab one and explore The City.
Arts & Culture
If there's a show you like while visiting SF this is walkable and has great staff for a live music venue!
200 locals recommend
The Independent
628 Divisadero StIf there's a show you like while visiting SF this is walkable and has great staff for a live music venue!
Everything Else
For all you DIYers, Kelly Malone is the queen of DIY in SF. You can pop into the shop to make your own coozie, terrarium, jewelery, crafts...etc. Really lowbrow and inexpensive!
10 locals recommend
WorkshopSF
2254 Union StFor all you DIYers, Kelly Malone is the queen of DIY in SF. You can pop into the shop to make your own coozie, terrarium, jewelery, crafts...etc. Really lowbrow and inexpensive!
Sightseeing
Bring snacks, wine/beer or hot beverage (depending on weather!) & watch busloads of tourists. You'll find locals reading, walking dogs, sunbathing - or bundled up watching the fog roll in.
300 locals recommend
Painted Ladies
Hayes StreetBring snacks, wine/beer or hot beverage (depending on weather!) & watch busloads of tourists. You'll find locals reading, walking dogs, sunbathing - or bundled up watching the fog roll in.