Guidebook for San Francisco
Food Scene
Excellent place for a coffee or a glass of wine or beer. One of the few places around with sidewalk seating.
95 locals recommend
Cafe du Soleil
400 Fillmore StExcellent place for a coffee or a glass of wine or beer. One of the few places around with sidewalk seating.
Croissants as good as France? Yes! Believe it or not this place is absolutely authentic and delicious.
93 locals recommend
Thorough Bread and Pastry
248 Church StCroissants as good as France? Yes! Believe it or not this place is absolutely authentic and delicious.
A local favorite for breakfast. Fantastic pancakes and daily specials. Definitely an excellent old-style breakfast place.
66 locals recommend
Kate's Kitchen
471 Haight StreetA local favorite for breakfast. Fantastic pancakes and daily specials. Definitely an excellent old-style breakfast place.
I go here every day! The best sandwiches ever. And super nice people who own it.
Estela's Fresh Sandwiches
250 Fillmore StI go here every day! The best sandwiches ever. And super nice people who own it.
Great lighter fare with excellent wine pairings. It's a really pleasant place to have a lighter meal.
60 locals recommend
Uva Enoteca
568 Haight StGreat lighter fare with excellent wine pairings. It's a really pleasant place to have a lighter meal.
You've never had Mexican food like this (unless you've been to Mexico). Great food and walking distance from the house. Can get crowded.
306 locals recommend
Nopalito
306 Broderick StYou've never had Mexican food like this (unless you've been to Mexico). Great food and walking distance from the house. Can get crowded.
One of the best taco and Mission style burrito places in the city. Get the Carnitas (pork) all meat burrito or the classic Tacos with cheese. Do not skip the Green salsa!
31 locals recommend
El Castillito
136 Church StOne of the best taco and Mission style burrito places in the city. Get the Carnitas (pork) all meat burrito or the classic Tacos with cheese. Do not skip the Green salsa!
A classic San Francisco restaurant that holds its own against new upstarts. A bit pricey but totally worth it.
165 locals recommend
Zuni Café
1658 Market StA classic San Francisco restaurant that holds its own against new upstarts. A bit pricey but totally worth it.
If you are looking something more "foody" and "date night" worthy definitely check out Frances. Best if you go early or late, just don't go at eight. OpenTable is a great way to get a reservation.
149 locals recommend
Frances
3870 17th StIf you are looking something more "foody" and "date night" worthy definitely check out Frances. Best if you go early or late, just don't go at eight. OpenTable is a great way to get a reservation.
One of the best French restaurants in the city. Highly recommended. Make a night of it! Use OpenTable to book, so much easier than calling and talking to an actual person.
111 locals recommend
L'Ardoise
151 Noe StOne of the best French restaurants in the city. Highly recommended. Make a night of it! Use OpenTable to book, so much easier than calling and talking to an actual person.
One of the best restaurants around. Crowded, beautiful, a bit trendy, but oh-so-delicious food. Best for late night meals, say after 11pm.
504 locals recommend
Nopa
560 Divisadero StOne of the best restaurants around. Crowded, beautiful, a bit trendy, but oh-so-delicious food. Best for late night meals, say after 11pm.
Iza is my newest favorite in the neighborhood. From fried chicken to the best bowl of noodle soup I've ever had this place is a must go. It's especially good if you go at 9pm because the wait is less.
30 locals recommend
Iza Ramen
237 Fillmore StIza is my newest favorite in the neighborhood. From fried chicken to the best bowl of noodle soup I've ever had this place is a must go. It's especially good if you go at 9pm because the wait is less.
Great fish, good sushi but my favorite thing is anything from the specials menu, the fresh tofu and the strawberry moji for dessert. If you call at 5pm you can sometimes get a same night reservation.
35 locals recommend
Eiji
317 Sanchez StGreat fish, good sushi but my favorite thing is anything from the specials menu, the fresh tofu and the strawberry moji for dessert. If you call at 5pm you can sometimes get a same night reservation.
Great wings! Lots of choices on sauces. Small place so better for take out. Call ahead, they can be a tiny bit slow if you order there.
23 locals recommend
Wing Wings
422 Haight StGreat wings! Lots of choices on sauces. Small place so better for take out. Call ahead, they can be a tiny bit slow if you order there.
If you are normally a Starbucks fan, try Peet's instead. It's our San Francisco version. Or just let me make you a cup of great coffee at home. I'll show you how to use an AeroPress!
238 locals recommend
Peet's Coffee
2080 Chestnut StIf you are normally a Starbucks fan, try Peet's instead. It's our San Francisco version. Or just let me make you a cup of great coffee at home. I'll show you how to use an AeroPress!
Solid Japanese restaurant. Has everything you need. One of its best qualities is that it's open late. Check out the seafood tempura. It's a great deal!
8 locals recommend
Miyabi
253 Church StSolid Japanese restaurant. Has everything you need. One of its best qualities is that it's open late. Check out the seafood tempura. It's a great deal!
Drinks & Nightlife
World famous bar just a block away. Mecca for beer lovers. Best enjoyed in the afternoon. Evenings can be very noisy.
185 locals recommend
Toronado
547 Haight StWorld famous bar just a block away. Mecca for beer lovers. Best enjoyed in the afternoon. Evenings can be very noisy.
My favorite bar! Great decor, fantastic cocktails, excellent beer, and best of all....windows!
89 locals recommend
Churchill
198 Church StMy favorite bar! Great decor, fantastic cocktails, excellent beer, and best of all....windows!
Funky little bar owned by a father and son. Eclectic beer selection. Cozy, funky decor.
46 locals recommend
Noc Noc
557 Haight StFunky little bar owned by a father and son. Eclectic beer selection. Cozy, funky decor.
Not just a great sports bar, it also has incredibly good bar food. If you want to catch a game while you are here this is the place to go. Tons of screens and good drinks. LGBT and everyone welcome.
54 locals recommend
Hi Tops
2247 Market StNot just a great sports bar, it also has incredibly good bar food. If you want to catch a game while you are here this is the place to go. Tons of screens and good drinks. LGBT and everyone welcome.
Everything Else
Duboce Park
Scott StreetA great place to chill in the sun.
Here's a crazy way to spend an evening: roller skating! Yep, it's a church converted into a roller rink. Not to be missed.
21 locals recommend
Church Of 8 Wheels
554 Fillmore StHere's a crazy way to spend an evening: roller skating! Yep, it's a church converted into a roller rink. Not to be missed.
This app and website is the easiest way to get dinner reservations in San Francisco. If you are willing to go late you can often snag a table at a restaurant that is otherwise nearly impossible.
OpenTable
1 Montgomery StThis app and website is the easiest way to get dinner reservations in San Francisco. If you are willing to go late you can often snag a table at a restaurant that is otherwise nearly impossible.
Take a quick walk north and you'll see the famous Painted Ladies of San Francisco. Great view of downtown and a nice park to hang out in.
300 locals recommend
Painted Ladies
Hayes StreetTake a quick walk north and you'll see the famous Painted Ladies of San Francisco. Great view of downtown and a nice park to hang out in.
Where San Franciscans go for sun and fun. South elevation tends to be where the LGBT crowd hangs out. Park was just renovated and now has lots of bathrooms! Ask me for a blanket to take with you.
1244 locals recommend
Mission Dolores Park
19th StreetWhere San Franciscans go for sun and fun. South elevation tends to be where the LGBT crowd hangs out. Park was just renovated and now has lots of bathrooms! Ask me for a blanket to take with you.
CVS
1059 Hyde StOur closest pharmacy.
Essentials
You might be tempted to go to Safeway (the big chain store) across the street but everything you need is at this family owned natural foods store. Say hi to Sally when you are there!
18 locals recommend
Golden Natural Foods
130 Church StYou might be tempted to go to Safeway (the big chain store) across the street but everything you need is at this family owned natural foods store. Say hi to Sally when you are there!
Not where I typically shop but sometimes you just really need a 24-hour full service grocery store. Of note: They sell every kind of beer, wine, and alcohol until 2am, 7 days a week.
416 locals recommend
Safeway
2020 Market StNot where I typically shop but sometimes you just really need a 24-hour full service grocery store. Of note: They sell every kind of beer, wine, and alcohol until 2am, 7 days a week.