Guidebook for San Francisco
Essentials
The convenience store located on the corner of Main and Harrison is family-owned and it’s where I go for the basics. You can go there to pick up food, drink, toiletries, wine, beer, etc.
7 locals recommend
Gabby Market and Deli
201 Harrison StThe convenience store located on the corner of Main and Harrison is family-owned and it’s where I go for the basics. You can go there to pick up food, drink, toiletries, wine, beer, etc.
Food Scene
One of my favorite Italian restaurants where you can get some outstanding pizza or pasta for not too much money. Also, don’t miss their Bloody Mary bar during brunch!
17 locals recommend
Palomino
345 Spear StOne of my favorite Italian restaurants where you can get some outstanding pizza or pasta for not too much money. Also, don’t miss their Bloody Mary bar during brunch!
For those that want their morning venti vanilla latte, there's a Starbucks about 2 blocks away from the apartment. Easily accessible and right on the way to Market Street.
512 locals recommend
Starbucks
2132 Chestnut StFor those that want their morning venti vanilla latte, there's a Starbucks about 2 blocks away from the apartment. Easily accessible and right on the way to Market Street.
If you need a quick bite, Subway is your spot. Personally, I'm partial to the foot-long subway melt with everything on it but they'll make it however you want it.
SUBWAY®Restaurants
163 Main StreetIf you need a quick bite, Subway is your spot. Personally, I'm partial to the foot-long subway melt with everything on it but they'll make it however you want it.
Probably the best dim sum in the city, Yank Sing is one of my favorite spots to catch up with friends on Saturday or Sunday morning. Just do yourself a favor and call ahead to make a reservation.
45 locals recommend
Yank Sing
101 Spear StProbably the best dim sum in the city, Yank Sing is one of my favorite spots to catch up with friends on Saturday or Sunday morning. Just do yourself a favor and call ahead to make a reservation.
Drinks & Nightlife
This bar is a bit on the divey side but the drinks are good, the appetizers are delicious, and everything’s pretty cheap. Plus, it can get pretty animated on Friday and Saturday nights.
21 locals recommend
Hi Dive Bar
28 PierThis bar is a bit on the divey side but the drinks are good, the appetizers are delicious, and everything’s pretty cheap. Plus, it can get pretty animated on Friday and Saturday nights.
Great bar on weekends if you wanna have a burger and a beer with friends. Plus, it gets pretty crazy during Giants and 49ers games.
13 locals recommend
Red's Java House
pier 30 The Embarcadero SGreat bar on weekends if you wanna have a burger and a beer with friends. Plus, it gets pretty crazy during Giants and 49ers games.