Guidebook for San Francisco
Food Scene
Fantastic restaurant. Nice, but not overly expensive (~$30 entrees). Reservations are hard to come by so book in advance or sit at the small walk-in area.
149 locals recommend
Frances
3870 17th StFantastic restaurant. Nice, but not overly expensive (~$30 entrees). Reservations are hard to come by so book in advance or sit at the small walk-in area.
Probably the best, most delicious, yet affordable Vietnamese food in the city
37 locals recommend
Jasmine Garden
708 14th StProbably the best, most delicious, yet affordable Vietnamese food in the city
One of (if not the) best sandwich places in SF - a 10 minute walk away
105 locals recommend
AL's Place
1499 Valencia StreetOne of (if not the) best sandwich places in SF - a 10 minute walk away
Well deserved world famous bakery. Their Country Loaf and Morning Buns are to die for. Make sure to order ahead online (and look at what they have displayed so you know for next time) as the line can be 50+ people long for in person orders.
768 locals recommend
Tartine Bakery
600 Guerrero StWell deserved world famous bakery. Their Country Loaf and Morning Buns are to die for. Make sure to order ahead online (and look at what they have displayed so you know for next time) as the line can be 50+ people long for in person orders.
You've gotta have a Mission street burrito while in SF. It's either here or El Farolito (try both!)
347 locals recommend
La Taqueria
2889 Mission StYou've gotta have a Mission street burrito while in SF. It's either here or El Farolito (try both!)
Handroll Project
598 Guerrero StreetGood sushi. There can be quite a line though as it's new and quite popular
SPRO - Mission Dolores/Castro
500 Church StreetA nice coffee shop nearby
Good breakfast/brunch place. There can be quite a line (on the weekends especially) so advised to order ahead
137 locals recommend
Craftsman and Wolves
746 Valencia StGood breakfast/brunch place. There can be quite a line (on the weekends especially) so advised to order ahead
Great breakfast/brunch spot basically around the corner. The line can be quite long on weekends but always has availability during the week
Plain Jane
1000 Guerrero StGreat breakfast/brunch spot basically around the corner. The line can be quite long on weekends but always has availability during the week
You've gotta have a Mission street burrito while in SF. It's either here or La Taqueria (try both!)
Not sure why this is coming up as a bar (though there is one next door), but this is one of the best burritos in SF.
El Farolito Bar
2777 Mission StreetYou've gotta have a Mission street burrito while in SF. It's either here or La Taqueria (try both!)
Not sure why this is coming up as a bar (though there is one next door), but this is one of the best burritos in SF.
Drinks & Nightlife
The gay sports bar. They have some good specials and events like trivia on Tuesday and Bingo on Wednesday.
54 locals recommend
Hi Tops
2247 Market StThe gay sports bar. They have some good specials and events like trivia on Tuesday and Bingo on Wednesday.
ABV
3174 16th StA great cocktail bar!
Lone Palm
3394 22nd StDive bar meets Tiki bar
Your quintessential SF dive(ish) bar with a huge, amazing, outdoor space out back. Good beer selection and people (and staff) who are just "doing their thing"
222 locals recommend
Zeitgeist
199 Valencia StYour quintessential SF dive(ish) bar with a huge, amazing, outdoor space out back. Good beer selection and people (and staff) who are just "doing their thing"
El Techo
2516 Mission StA great rooftop
Toad Hall
4146 18th StA gay bar staple with strong, cheap drinks and a back (smoking) patio
Gay bar with more of a local/older/leather/daddy clientele... Cheap and strong drinks and more of a "dive-y" feel... until it fills up towards the end of the night on the weekends.
14 locals recommend
The Edge
4149 18th StGay bar with more of a local/older/leather/daddy clientele... Cheap and strong drinks and more of a "dive-y" feel... until it fills up towards the end of the night on the weekends.
Sightseeing
Kite Hill Open Space
Twin Peaks
Fisherman's Wharf
2801 Leavenworth St
Lands End Trail
Lands End Trail
Tank Hill
Twin Peaks Boulevard
Clarion Alley
Clarion Alley
Mission Dolores Park
19th StreetNeighborhoods
Mission District
The Castro
Noe Valley