Guidebook for San Francisco
Food Scene
Umi
1328 18th StFresh, local sushi - check the board when you come in!
Delicious tacos with fillings you don't usually see anywhere else. Outdoor seating is dog friendly.
80 recommandé par les habitants
Papito
1457 18th StDelicious tacos with fillings you don't usually see anywhere else. Outdoor seating is dog friendly.
Iconic neighborhood coffee place. See local kids playing with board games or the next hot startup co-working with a neighbor. Parklet outside is dog friendly. Check for music or art events.
136 recommandé par les habitants
Farley's
1315 18th StIconic neighborhood coffee place. See local kids playing with board games or the next hot startup co-working with a neighbor. Parklet outside is dog friendly. Check for music or art events.
French bistro is super friendly and welcoming. Has great wines and french comfort food. Outdoor seating is dog friendly.
178 recommandé par les habitants
Chez maman east
1401 18th StFrench bistro is super friendly and welcoming. Has great wines and french comfort food. Outdoor seating is dog friendly.
Super popular and yummy breakfast place. Long waits but good food. Dog friendly outdoor seating.
261 recommandé par les habitants
Plow
1299 18th StSuper popular and yummy breakfast place. Long waits but good food. Dog friendly outdoor seating.
Fried chicken, soul food and brunch. Outdoor seating is dog friendly.
18 recommandé par les habitants
Buttermilk Southern Kitchen
2848 23rd StFried chicken, soul food and brunch. Outdoor seating is dog friendly.
The Spice Jar
2500 Bryant StTasty and popular Asian comfort food.
Classic old school soda fountain that looks much like it did in the 1940s. A favorite for weekend breakfast.
138 recommandé par les habitants
St. Francis Fountain
2801 24th StClassic old school soda fountain that looks much like it did in the 1940s. A favorite for weekend breakfast.
All kinds of donuts in unusual and unique flavors. Coffee drinks, doggie donuts, and back patio that is dog friendly.
199 recommandé par les habitants
Dynamo Donut and Coffee
2760 24th StAll kinds of donuts in unusual and unique flavors. Coffee drinks, doggie donuts, and back patio that is dog friendly.
Flour + Water
2401 Harrison StHousemade pasta and award winning Italian dishes.
Gorgeous space and delicious local offerings. Serve brunch. Part of the 20th St food scene.
82 recommandé par les habitants
Central Kitchen
3000 20th StGorgeous space and delicious local offerings. Serve brunch. Part of the 20th St food scene.
Outstanding thai food in a sleek, modern environment. Try the fried chicken!
117 recommandé par les habitants
Farmhouse Kitchen Thai Cuisine
710 Florida StOutstanding thai food in a sleek, modern environment. Try the fried chicken!
Part of the Tartine family of bakeries. This location serves different offerings than the classic bakery on 18th and Guerrero. Big, airy industrial space. Usually a line on weekends.
155 recommandé par les habitants
Tartine Manufactory
595 Alabama StPart of the Tartine family of bakeries. This location serves different offerings than the classic bakery on 18th and Guerrero. Big, airy industrial space. Usually a line on weekends.
Local chain of coffee place serves up delicious coffee in a more East Coast style (you tell them how sweet / creamy you want it). Tasty breakfast toasts and snacks. Must visit for coffee lovers. Dog friendly outdoor seating.
913 recommandé par les habitants
Philz Coffee
3101 24th StLocal chain of coffee place serves up delicious coffee in a more East Coast style (you tell them how sweet / creamy you want it). Tasty breakfast toasts and snacks. Must visit for coffee lovers. Dog friendly outdoor seating.
Burgers! Handy order ahead online. Milkshakes. Lots of fries. Parking.
15 recommandé par les habitants
Smashburger
1620 Park StBurgers! Handy order ahead online. Milkshakes. Lots of fries. Parking.
Food trucks, happy hour specials, outdoor seating and play areas. Great for groups.
Spark Food Truck Park
601 Mission Bay Boulevard NorthFood trucks, happy hour specials, outdoor seating and play areas. Great for groups.
Beautiful, sleek environment and local CA style food. Huge outdoor seating area overlooking the Bay. In the heart of San Francisco's biotech hub.
14 recommandé par les habitants
STEM Kitchen & Garden
499 Illinois StBeautiful, sleek environment and local CA style food. Huge outdoor seating area overlooking the Bay. In the heart of San Francisco's biotech hub.
Storied location that was once a biker hangout and roadhouse. Now upscale seafood and brunch place with full bar and balconies over the water. Dog friendly. Oyster happy hours. Boat accessible.
62 recommandé par les habitants
Mission Rock Resort
817 Terry A Francois BlvdStoried location that was once a biker hangout and roadhouse. Now upscale seafood and brunch place with full bar and balconies over the water. Dog friendly. Oyster happy hours. Boat accessible.
Roomy and friendly Latin American restaurant run by a Potrero Hill local. Full bar.
15 recommandé par les habitants
Poquito
2368 3rd StreetRoomy and friendly Latin American restaurant run by a Potrero Hill local. Full bar.
Like baked goods? Go here. Unassuming warehouse space with a tiny counter and some outdoor seats. Parking is tough so be patient - it is totally worth it. Try the tropical fruit flavored twists on classic European pastries. Dog friendly outdoor seating.
85 recommandé par les habitants
Neighbor Bakehouse
2343 3rd StLike baked goods? Go here. Unassuming warehouse space with a tiny counter and some outdoor seats. Parking is tough so be patient - it is totally worth it. Try the tropical fruit flavored twists on classic European pastries. Dog friendly outdoor seating.
High end American classics in an industrial setting. Full bar. Late nights. Check for reservations.
118 recommandé par les habitants
Serpentine
2495 3rd StHigh end American classics in an industrial setting. Full bar. Late nights. Check for reservations.
Cute corner ice cream shop that also has homemade candy. Check for times, can be quirky.
105 recommandé par les habitants
Mr. and Mrs. Miscellaneous
699 22nd StCute corner ice cream shop that also has homemade candy. Check for times, can be quirky.
BBQ joint that is part of the Dogpatch branch of Magnolia Brewing. Very beer hall feel in a big industrial space. Not cheap, but very tasty. Seating can be tough on weekends.
62 recommandé par les habitants
Smokestack at Magnolia Brewing
2505 3rd StreetBBQ joint that is part of the Dogpatch branch of Magnolia Brewing. Very beer hall feel in a big industrial space. Not cheap, but very tasty. Seating can be tough on weekends.
Long time soul food joint popular with locals. Usually has a game on. Fried chicken and waffles, smothered pork chops, etc. Brunch on weekends.
87 recommandé par les habitants
Hard Knox Cafe
2526 3rd StLong time soul food joint popular with locals. Usually has a game on. Fried chicken and waffles, smothered pork chops, etc. Brunch on weekends.
Small breakfast place that's been in the neighborhood for over 20 years. The menu is a snapshot of the cultural variety of the Bay Area. Outdoor seating is dog friendly.
108 recommandé par les habitants
Just For You Cafe
732 22nd StSmall breakfast place that's been in the neighborhood for over 20 years. The menu is a snapshot of the cultural variety of the Bay Area. Outdoor seating is dog friendly.
High end Italian in an elegant, breezy environment. Check out the locally designed fashion and art next door while you wait for a table.
162 recommandé par les habitants
Piccino
1001 Minnesota StHigh end Italian in an elegant, breezy environment. Check out the locally designed fashion and art next door while you wait for a table.
Tiny cafe with tasty morning treats. Get there early to try the quiche. Convenient to local design boutiques.
162 recommandé par les habitants
Piccino
1001 Minnesota StTiny cafe with tasty morning treats. Get there early to try the quiche. Convenient to local design boutiques.
Glena's
632 20th StTaco place from Manresa alum. Hot new foodie spot in Dogpatch!
Upscale Hawaiian in the city. Award winner in SF's newest gourmet district.
15 recommandé par les habitants
'āina
900 22nd StreetUpscale Hawaiian in the city. Award winner in SF's newest gourmet district.
Casual sister restaurant to Michelin starred Omakase - great Japanese and solid brunch.
12 recommandé par les habitants
Okane
669 Townsend StCasual sister restaurant to Michelin starred Omakase - great Japanese and solid brunch.
Drinks & Nightlife
Live music and outdoor seating. Sometimes serves food or morning coffees. Catch local bands here. Dog friendly.
26 recommandé par les habitants
Thee Parkside
1600 17th StLive music and outdoor seating. Sometimes serves food or morning coffees. Catch local bands here. Dog friendly.
Huge bar with a Boston fan base. Historic and lovingly preserved. Old wooden bar, outdoor seats, pool table, lots of seats. Serves great food throughout the day and into the night. Opens early. Popular with locals. Dog friendly.
32 recommandé par les habitants
Connecticut Yankee
100 Connecticut StHuge bar with a Boston fan base. Historic and lovingly preserved. Old wooden bar, outdoor seats, pool table, lots of seats. Serves great food throughout the day and into the night. Opens early. Popular with locals. Dog friendly.
Restored historic saloon that has a pub vibe. Full bar, piano, sometimes music. Neighborhood meeting place and the game is on TV. Great beer and cocktail selection.
54 recommandé par les habitants
Dogpatch Saloon
2496 3rd StRestored historic saloon that has a pub vibe. Full bar, piano, sometimes music. Neighborhood meeting place and the game is on TV. Great beer and cocktail selection.
Cozy wine bar with nibblies. Check out their happy hours and look for Trivia Night. Pro tip: if Chris tells you to try a wine, just do it. Outdoor seating is dog friendly.
42 recommandé par les habitants
Yield Wine Bar
2490 3rd StCozy wine bar with nibblies. Check out their happy hours and look for Trivia Night. Pro tip: if Chris tells you to try a wine, just do it. Outdoor seating is dog friendly.
Tiny wine and coffee bar right next the 22nd St Caltrain. Super friendly folks. Specializing in Italian wines. Outdoor seating is dog friendly.
27 recommandé par les habitants
La Stazione Coffee & Wine Bar
701 Pennsylvania AveTiny wine and coffee bar right next the 22nd St Caltrain. Super friendly folks. Specializing in Italian wines. Outdoor seating is dog friendly.
Triple Voodoo Brewery
2245 3rd StBeer goes here.
Brewery and BBQ joint also has a full bar.
62 recommandé par les habitants
Smokestack at Magnolia Brewing
2505 3rd StreetBrewery and BBQ joint also has a full bar.
Wine tasting in the heart of Potrero Hill high street/ restaurant row. Focused on organic and natural processes. Very neighborhoody.
27 recommandé par les habitants
Ruby Wine
1419 18th StWine tasting in the heart of Potrero Hill high street/ restaurant row. Focused on organic and natural processes. Very neighborhoody.
Wine tasting in an industrial setting. Check out their vermouth! Look up hours before visiting.
Sutton Cellars
601 22nd StWine tasting in an industrial setting. Check out their vermouth! Look up hours before visiting.
Cellars 33
495 Barneveld AveTasting room for wines from Russian River and Lodi. Check hours before visiting.
Tasting room specializing in Georgian Style wines. Check times before stopping by.
Eristavi Family Winery
1300 Potrero AveTasting room specializing in Georgian Style wines. Check times before stopping by.
Small tasting room open on Friday and Saturday. Specializes in small production French and Italian wines.
7 recommandé par les habitants
Dig Wines
1005 Minnesota StSmall tasting room open on Friday and Saturday. Specializes in small production French and Italian wines.
Classic 40's style bar with DJays and fun theme nights. Full bar, big banquette in the back. Local hangout. Dog friendly.
33 recommandé par les habitants
Pop's Bar
2800 24th StClassic 40's style bar with DJays and fun theme nights. Full bar, big banquette in the back. Local hangout. Dog friendly.
Irish style bar with drinks specials and food. Lots of seats. Friendly service. Full bar and cocktail menu.
34 recommandé par les habitants
Zoe's
3088 24th StIrish style bar with drinks specials and food. Lots of seats. Friendly service. Full bar and cocktail menu.
Huge Irish pub. Sports and food. Friendly and rambunctious environment. Occasional live music, pool tables. Dog friendly.
26 recommandé par les habitants
The Napper Tandy
3200 24th StHuge Irish pub. Sports and food. Friendly and rambunctious environment. Occasional live music, pool tables. Dog friendly.
Small, friendly bar with games and food. Can be hard to find a seat.
62 recommandé par les habitants
Asiento
2730 21st StSmall, friendly bar with games and food. Can be hard to find a seat.
Heights of mixology cocktail bar. Industrial space, uber hip crowd.
280 recommandé par les habitants
Trick Dog
3010 20th StHeights of mixology cocktail bar. Industrial space, uber hip crowd.
Sightseeing
Lots of street art all over the Mission. Basically just walk around and keep your eyes open.
33 recommandé par les habitants
Art de rue de Clarion Alley
90 Clarion AlleyLots of street art all over the Mission. Basically just walk around and keep your eyes open.
Huge Shepard Fairey mural on the side of a building. Street art. http://www.7x7.com/shepard-fairey-to-paint-2-new-murals-located-in-hayes-valley-and-missi-1965692956.html
755 Alabama St
755 Alabama StreetHuge Shepard Fairey mural on the side of a building. Street art. http://www.7x7.com/shepard-fairey-to-paint-2-new-murals-located-in-hayes-valley-and-missi-1965692956.html
Big ceramics works in the middle of the outer Mission. Stylish building and lots of small art boutiques around it. Tartine is in this building.
107 recommandé par les habitants
Heath Ceramics
2900 18th StBig ceramics works in the middle of the outer Mission. Stylish building and lots of small art boutiques around it. Tartine is in this building.
Say Hi to Javonne on the 18th Street Pedestrian Bridge while enjoying the view and walking from Potrero to the Mission.
http://kalw.org/post/why-man-dancing-overpass-above-highway-101#stream/0
The Benches
610 San Bruno AvenueSay Hi to Javonne on the 18th Street Pedestrian Bridge while enjoying the view and walking from Potrero to the Mission.
http://kalw.org/post/why-man-dancing-overpass-above-highway-101#stream/0
Great views to the west of the city and on clear days, the top of the Golden Gate bridge. Cheerful little community garden.
10 recommandé par les habitants
Potrero Hill Community Garden
780 San Bruno AveGreat views to the west of the city and on clear days, the top of the Golden Gate bridge. Cheerful little community garden.
The actual twistiest street in San Francisco. One way traffic from the top. Walk on the stairs.
15 recommandé par les habitants
Vermont Street
Vermont StreetThe actual twistiest street in San Francisco. One way traffic from the top. Walk on the stairs.
Julia Morgan building with great views and neighborhood gatherings. More about it here: http://www.phnhsf.org/history?page_id=13
Potrero Hill Neighborhood House
953 De Haro StJulia Morgan building with great views and neighborhood gatherings. More about it here: http://www.phnhsf.org/history?page_id=13
Historic brewery and liquor distillery in the heart of Potrero Hill. Tours available.
86 recommandé par les habitants
Anchor Brewing Company
1705 Mariposa StHistoric brewery and liquor distillery in the heart of Potrero Hill. Tours available.
Parks & Nature
McKinley Square
Dog friendly and enclosed playground.
Big grassy open space with views of Bernal Hill. Dog friendly.
8 recommandé par les habitants
Starr King Open Space
1215 Carolina StBig grassy open space with views of Bernal Hill. Dog friendly.
2 enclosed playgrounds, indoor basketball courts, dog run, baseball fields, tennis courts. Views of bay and downtown.
13 recommandé par les habitants
Potrero Hill Recreation Center
801 Arkansas St2 enclosed playgrounds, indoor basketball courts, dog run, baseball fields, tennis courts. Views of bay and downtown.
Big park with baseball fields, enclosed playground, tennis courts, small community garden. No dogs.
6 recommandé par les habitants
Jackson Playground
Big park with baseball fields, enclosed playground, tennis courts, small community garden. No dogs.
Small neighborhood park with pretty native plants and a workout circuit. Dog friendly.
16 recommandé par les habitants
Esprit Park
Small neighborhood park with pretty native plants and a workout circuit. Dog friendly.
Nice flat running/ walking trail on the water. goes from Mission Rock Resort all the way around to AT & T park where it connects to the Embarcadero. Dog friendly.
Bay Front Park
Nice flat running/ walking trail on the water. goes from Mission Rock Resort all the way around to AT & T park where it connects to the Embarcadero. Dog friendly.
Walking trails all along the outlet of Mission Creek. Check out the last of the city house boats. Dog friendly.
14 recommandé par les habitants
Mission Bay Park System
451 Berry StWalking trails all along the outlet of Mission Creek. Check out the last of the city house boats. Dog friendly.
Park that sprawls across busy Potrero Ave.
East side has a skate park and playground. Dog friendly.
West side has sports courts and hosts kickball teams. Use crosswalks to get across the streets.
James Rolph Jr. Playground
2850 Cesar ChavezPark that sprawls across busy Potrero Ave.
East side has a skate park and playground. Dog friendly.
West side has sports courts and hosts kickball teams. Use crosswalks to get across the streets.
Arts & Culture
Nice little museum that brings in newer artists and special installations.
31 recommandé par les habitants
Museum of Craft and Design
2569 3rd StNice little museum that brings in newer artists and special installations.
Modern library branch with stunning views and helpful librarians.
40 recommandé par les habitants
San Francisco Public Library; Potrero Branch
1616 20th StModern library branch with stunning views and helpful librarians.
Nature museum with hands on exhibits and special workshops.
59 recommandé par les habitants
Randall Museum
199 Museum WayNature museum with hands on exhibits and special workshops.
Long time theater that hosts all kinds of live shows from professional performers to local programs.
27 recommandé par les habitants
Brava Theater Center
2781 24th StLong time theater that hosts all kinds of live shows from professional performers to local programs.
Neighborhood bookstore with friendly staff. Carry books by neighborhood writers and can recommend local events.
36 recommandé par les habitants
Christopher's Books
1400 18th StNeighborhood bookstore with friendly staff. Carry books by neighborhood writers and can recommend local events.
For book lovers and book makers. Exhibits, classes and workshops in things like letterpress. https://sfcb.org/
San Francisco Center for the Book (SFCB)
375 Rhode Island StreetFor book lovers and book makers. Exhibits, classes and workshops in things like letterpress. https://sfcb.org/
Essentials
Small locally owned grocery with lots of organic staples, good wine, and a deli counter.
33 recommandé par les habitants
Chiotras Grocery
858 Rhode Island StSmall locally owned grocery with lots of organic staples, good wine, and a deli counter.
Good size Whole Foods. Has hot food bar, pizza and sandwiches, baked goods, and a coffee and beer cafe downstairs with events. Free parking.
664 recommandé par les habitants
Whole Foods Market
450 Rhode Island StGood size Whole Foods. Has hot food bar, pizza and sandwiches, baked goods, and a coffee and beer cafe downstairs with events. Free parking.
Small locally owned grocery. Has a butcher counter, produce, some prepared food. Super friendly and nice.
282 recommandé par les habitants
The Good Life Grocery
448 Cortland AveSmall locally owned grocery. Has a butcher counter, produce, some prepared food. Super friendly and nice.
French butcher in the Dogpatch. Very fresh, high quality beef, lamb, poultry and occasional speciality meats like game fowl or rabbit.
23 recommandé par les habitants
Olivier's Butchery
1192 Illinois StFrench butcher in the Dogpatch. Very fresh, high quality beef, lamb, poultry and occasional speciality meats like game fowl or rabbit.
Cheese shop near some delicious chocolate shops. Bring a big shopping bag.
14 recommandé par les habitants
La Fromagerie Cheese Shop
2425 3rd StCheese shop near some delicious chocolate shops. Bring a big shopping bag.
Locally owned chocolate shop. Look for sea salt caramels. Also available at Whole Foods.
7 recommandé par les habitants
Poco Dolce Confections
2421 3rd StLocally owned chocolate shop. Look for sea salt caramels. Also available at Whole Foods.
Big corner store usually open later than any other stores on Potrero Hill. Nice selection of European chocolates and treats, foods, wine, beer, liquor, lottery tickets. Also has newspaper hard copies.
13 recommandé par les habitants
New Potrero Market
1301 18th StBig corner store usually open later than any other stores on Potrero Hill. Nice selection of European chocolates and treats, foods, wine, beer, liquor, lottery tickets. Also has newspaper hard copies.
Big, gay friendly gym with group classes and lots of equipment. Parking available.
10 recommandé par les habitants
FITNESS SF SOMA
1001 Brannan StBig, gay friendly gym with group classes and lots of equipment. Parking available.
All kinds of Yoga. Per class and rentals available. Check online for schedule.
18 recommandé par les habitants
Yoga Tree
1500 16th StAll kinds of Yoga. Per class and rentals available. Check online for schedule.
Dogpatch Boulders
2573 3rd StClimbing gym
Mission Cliffs
2295 Harrison StClimbing gym
Huge gym at UCSF - indoor and outdoor pools, equipment, classes, outdoor programs, massage and body therapies.
8 recommandé par les habitants
Bakar Fitness & Recreation Center at UCSF Mission Bay
1675 Owens StHuge gym at UCSF - indoor and outdoor pools, equipment, classes, outdoor programs, massage and body therapies.