Guidebook for San Francisco
Food Scene
Usually where we go on my birthday! Although you typically need to make reservations a week in advanced for popular days/times, they can often squeeze you in late or seat you in tables by the bar.
598 recommandé par les habitants
Pizzeria Delfina
3621 18th StUsually where we go on my birthday! Although you typically need to make reservations a week in advanced for popular days/times, they can often squeeze you in late or seat you in tables by the bar.
Watch out for long lines on weekend mornings. But, even then, it's worth the wait for croissants, cakes, and other baked goods the rival the nation's best bakeries.
768 recommandé par les habitants
Tartine Bakery
600 Guerrero StWatch out for long lines on weekend mornings. But, even then, it's worth the wait for croissants, cakes, and other baked goods the rival the nation's best bakeries.
One of the contenders for best coffee in the Bay Area. People are passionate about their coffee of choice around here so, decide for yourself: are you a Four Barrel, Blue Bottle, or Ritual person?
295 recommandé par les habitants
Ritual Coffee Roasters
1026 Valencia StOne of the contenders for best coffee in the Bay Area. People are passionate about their coffee of choice around here so, decide for yourself: are you a Four Barrel, Blue Bottle, or Ritual person?
Seasonal menu, very stylish interiors, & a long brunch line: all signs of a fantastic neighborhood location. The closest place to find Blue Bottle hand dripped coffee and an excellent slice of pie.
161 recommandé par les habitants
Mission Beach Cafe
Seasonal menu, very stylish interiors, & a long brunch line: all signs of a fantastic neighborhood location. The closest place to find Blue Bottle hand dripped coffee and an excellent slice of pie.
One of the contenders for best coffee in the Bay Area. People are passionate about their coffee of choice around here so, decide for yourself: are you a Four Barrel, Blue Bottle, or Ritual person?
348 recommandé par les habitants
Four Barrel Coffee
375 Valencia StOne of the contenders for best coffee in the Bay Area. People are passionate about their coffee of choice around here so, decide for yourself: are you a Four Barrel, Blue Bottle, or Ritual person?
Our favorite taqueria in the neighborhood. I love to get a salmon sauteed mushroom burrito.
24 recommandé par les habitants
El Toro Taqueria
598 Valencia StOur favorite taqueria in the neighborhood. I love to get a salmon sauteed mushroom burrito.
If you like Napoli style thin crust pizza with incredible and locally sourced ingredients, this is the place. It can get busy on weekends, so go starving. Drink a glass of wine while you wait.
598 recommandé par les habitants
Pizzeria Delfina
3621 18th StIf you like Napoli style thin crust pizza with incredible and locally sourced ingredients, this is the place. It can get busy on weekends, so go starving. Drink a glass of wine while you wait.
Outstanding Italian-inspired California cuisine. In a neighborhood that is overwhelmed with competitors, Locanda is a stand-out for fantastic food & cocktails.
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Locanda
557 Valencia StOutstanding Italian-inspired California cuisine. In a neighborhood that is overwhelmed with competitors, Locanda is a stand-out for fantastic food & cocktails.
Luna Park is pretty good Americana cuisine. We like it for its Happy Hour, which is one of the best in the city. 2 for 1 drinks and appetizers.
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Luna Park
694 Valencia StreetLuna Park is pretty good Americana cuisine. We like it for its Happy Hour, which is one of the best in the city. 2 for 1 drinks and appetizers.
Best ice cream in the neighborhood, and maybe the universe. Long lines are worth the wait! We love Sam's Sunday: chocolate ice cream, bergamont infused olive oil, and Maldive sea salt.
476 recommandé par les habitants
Bi-Rite Creamery
3692 18th StBest ice cream in the neighborhood, and maybe the universe. Long lines are worth the wait! We love Sam's Sunday: chocolate ice cream, bergamont infused olive oil, and Maldive sea salt.
Our favorite BBQ restaurant in the neighborhood. They also brew their own beer and make excellent cocktails.
10 recommandé par les habitants
Southpaw BBQ
2170 Mission StOur favorite BBQ restaurant in the neighborhood. They also brew their own beer and make excellent cocktails.
An excellent spot for a snack of local cheese, meats, wine, and beer. We love the outdoor spots on a sunny day.
153 recommandé par les habitants
Mission Chinese Food
2234 Mission StAn excellent spot for a snack of local cheese, meats, wine, and beer. We love the outdoor spots on a sunny day.
Our favorite spot for slightly more dazzling California-style Mexican food. Fantastic margaritas & a huge selection of Tequilas. A great kid's menu at $7.
360 recommandé par les habitants
Tacolicious
741 Valencia StOur favorite spot for slightly more dazzling California-style Mexican food. Fantastic margaritas & a huge selection of Tequilas. A great kid's menu at $7.
Shopping
This is where we do all of our grocery shopping. Incredible collection of local artisinal retail, deli, & fresh produce. Great place to buy wine.
651 recommandé par les habitants
Bi-Rite Market
3639 18th StThis is where we do all of our grocery shopping. Incredible collection of local artisinal retail, deli, & fresh produce. Great place to buy wine.
This fashionable shop carries men's and women's clothes, jewelry, and accessories by local San Francisco designers. Prices range from affordable to fancy.
Mission Statement
3458 18th StreetThis fashionable shop carries men's and women's clothes, jewelry, and accessories by local San Francisco designers. Prices range from affordable to fancy.
Everything Else
The best place for an urban picnic, kid playground, and views of the city.
1244 recommandé par les habitants
Dolores Park
19th StreetThe best place for an urban picnic, kid playground, and views of the city.
U.S. Bank: Ernesto Miranda
This is the closest BART station.
Right across from this restaurant is the closest MUNI street car stop. You can take the MUNI nearly anywhere!
23 recommandé par les habitants
Woods Cervecería
3801 18th StRight across from this restaurant is the closest MUNI street car stop. You can take the MUNI nearly anywhere!
This is our closest BART stop. Not a very lovely corner, but quite practical in terms of getting around the city.
162 recommandé par les habitants
16th St Mission BART Station
2000 Mission StThis is our closest BART stop. Not a very lovely corner, but quite practical in terms of getting around the city.
Drinks & Nightlife
If you are a beer lover, this place is for you. Hundreds of beers available, many of which are rare and artisinal productions. Also excellent food. Seasonal, local, and farm fresh menu.
177 recommandé par les habitants
The Monk's Kettle
3141 16th StreetIf you are a beer lover, this place is for you. Hundreds of beers available, many of which are rare and artisinal productions. Also excellent food. Seasonal, local, and farm fresh menu.
Entertainment & Activities
Looking for kid shopping, toys, & gifts? This is a great spot for eco-conscious and design-savvy wears for children under 8.
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Aldea Home & Baby
890 Valencia StLooking for kid shopping, toys, & gifts? This is a great spot for eco-conscious and design-savvy wears for children under 8.
This pirate supply store also provides creative writing workshops for kids under 12. A must visit if you are traveling with anyone under 12... ok, maybe under 65.
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The Pirate Store
826 Valencia StreetThis pirate supply store also provides creative writing workshops for kids under 12. A must visit if you are traveling with anyone under 12... ok, maybe under 65.
Our favorite place to take visiting kids between 3 and 12 years old. We love any excuse to go ourselves! Tons of creative activities, from producing music video to claymation stop-action media.
23 recommandé par les habitants
Children's Creativity Museum
221 4th StOur favorite place to take visiting kids between 3 and 12 years old. We love any excuse to go ourselves! Tons of creative activities, from producing music video to claymation stop-action media.
848 Valencia St
848 Valencia StreetKids of all ages love this water park on a warm day.
We love this park! The sand-park is great for kids age 6 and below. There is a water park on one side, great for all ages. And, best of all, there is a lovely & newly renovated public swimming pool.
36 recommandé par les habitants
Mission Playground
36 Cunningham PlaceWe love this park! The sand-park is great for kids age 6 and below. There is a water park on one side, great for all ages. And, best of all, there is a lovely & newly renovated public swimming pool.