Guidebook for San Francisco

Stephanie
Guidebook for San Francisco

Sightseeing

Famous for the beautiful murals that are painted on this 4-story community center. We have a unique vantage point with views of the building from the living room.
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Women's Building Mural
3543 18th St
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Famous for the beautiful murals that are painted on this 4-story community center. We have a unique vantage point with views of the building from the living room.
The original Mission, tours available. The cemetery was featured in Hitchcock's film Vertigo. http://missiondolores.org
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Misi San Francisco de Asis
3321 16th St
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The original Mission, tours available. The cemetery was featured in Hitchcock's film Vertigo. http://missiondolores.org

Drinks & Nightlife

Live Music and Event venue that used to be a mortuary. Excellent restaurant and bar too. Check out their events: http://www.thechapelsf.com/
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The Chapel
777 Valencia Street
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Live Music and Event venue that used to be a mortuary. Excellent restaurant and bar too. Check out their events: http://www.thechapelsf.com/
Classy bar with plush seating and excellent cocktails - friendly table service. This place opened in April 2016 and is cozy and quieter than most bars. It is named for a notorious local dancer from the 1800s.
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Wildhawk
3464 19th St
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Classy bar with plush seating and excellent cocktails - friendly table service. This place opened in April 2016 and is cozy and quieter than most bars. It is named for a notorious local dancer from the 1800s.
Classic Sf bar and a favorite of locals. They mix a great pisco sour and have an excellent whiskey selection.
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Elixir
3200 16th St
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Classic Sf bar and a favorite of locals. They mix a great pisco sour and have an excellent whiskey selection.
Rum themed bar done nicely (think pirates). No food, so eat beforehand and prepare to wait in line later in the evening. Bring friends (or meet some) and share a flaming bowl-cocktail.
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Smuggler's Cove
650 Gough St
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Rum themed bar done nicely (think pirates). No food, so eat beforehand and prepare to wait in line later in the evening. Bring friends (or meet some) and share a flaming bowl-cocktail.
The only rooftop bar/restaurant in the Mission! There will be a wait to enter by 6pm. You can snack or get a meal along with some of the best cocktails. It is a fun place for brunch in good weather
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El Techo
2516 Mission St
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The only rooftop bar/restaurant in the Mission! There will be a wait to enter by 6pm. You can snack or get a meal along with some of the best cocktails. It is a fun place for brunch in good weather
Impressive victorian era/steampunk decor. Tasty food with hints of India and phenomenal gin cocktail menu including hundreds of drinks.
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Whitechapel
600 Polk St
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Impressive victorian era/steampunk decor. Tasty food with hints of India and phenomenal gin cocktail menu including hundreds of drinks.
One of the best cocktail bars in the world - yes, it is on the top 50 bars in the world list (#44 for 2018). The cocktail menu changes every 6 months and always has a theme (zodiac, tourist map, dr seuss, chinese menu, etc.) The mocktails are also excellent and the real secret is the food! You can order french fries and other snacks in the bar or request a table upstairs (no reservations).
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Trick Dog
3010 20th St
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One of the best cocktail bars in the world - yes, it is on the top 50 bars in the world list (#44 for 2018). The cocktail menu changes every 6 months and always has a theme (zodiac, tourist map, dr seuss, chinese menu, etc.) The mocktails are also excellent and the real secret is the food! You can order french fries and other snacks in the bar or request a table upstairs (no reservations).
ABV has been on the top 50 bars of the world list. Cocktails are excellent and you can also order food. It is a scene.
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ABV
3174 16th St
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ABV has been on the top 50 bars of the world list. Cocktails are excellent and you can also order food. It is a scene.
The hideout is a secret bar in the back of Dalva. This is where the bartenders go for cocktails when they are not working.
The Hideout
3121 16th Street
The hideout is a secret bar in the back of Dalva. This is where the bartenders go for cocktails when they are not working.
No food here, but the drinks are cheap. Comfy seating surrounded by riské velvet paintings.
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Casanova Lounge
527 Valencia St
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No food here, but the drinks are cheap. Comfy seating surrounded by riské velvet paintings.
Excellent selection of Mezcal and traditional Mexico City street food. Notice the objects left by patrons in the Ball jars on the ceiling. $1 tacos 5-7pm on Tuesdays. Try the classic El Pastor tacos.
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Mosto
741 Valencia St
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Excellent selection of Mezcal and traditional Mexico City street food. Notice the objects left by patrons in the Ball jars on the ceiling. $1 tacos 5-7pm on Tuesdays. Try the classic El Pastor tacos.
One of Eater's America's 18 best new restaurants 2018! True Laurel is the younger sibling of Lazy Bear, serving intricate cocktails and small plates. The bartop itself is beautiful laurel wood inlaid with stone. No reservations at this time and it opens at 4pm. Seating at the bar or tables. Trick dog is just around the corner, so plan ahead and try both! My favorites are the warm nuts and the deep fried maitake mushrooms. The ramon is yummy too. Go early to avoid a wait and kitchen opens at 5pm.
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True Laurel
753 Alabama St
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One of Eater's America's 18 best new restaurants 2018! True Laurel is the younger sibling of Lazy Bear, serving intricate cocktails and small plates. The bartop itself is beautiful laurel wood inlaid with stone. No reservations at this time and it opens at 4pm. Seating at the bar or tables. Trick dog is just around the corner, so plan ahead and try both! My favorites are the warm nuts and the deep fried maitake mushrooms. The ramon is yummy too. Go early to avoid a wait and kitchen opens at 5pm.
Restaurant and bar with a mid-century theme. Excellent hand-crafted cocktails and throwback-themed small plates including fondue, deviled eggs, meatballs, etc.
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The Beehive
842 Valencia St
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Restaurant and bar with a mid-century theme. Excellent hand-crafted cocktails and throwback-themed small plates including fondue, deviled eggs, meatballs, etc.
Excellent cocktails and some of the very best bartenders in the city. No food, but there is a pool table. This is the best bar near the Castro, so stop here before you reach the rainbow crosswalks!
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Blackbird
2124 Market St
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Excellent cocktails and some of the very best bartenders in the city. No food, but there is a pool table. This is the best bar near the Castro, so stop here before you reach the rainbow crosswalks!
New tiki bar with a dark theme (marooned airplane/Indian Jones). The seating is awkwardly arranged, so stop in for a drink between other activities.
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Last Rites
718 14th St
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New tiki bar with a dark theme (marooned airplane/Indian Jones). The seating is awkwardly arranged, so stop in for a drink between other activities.
Tiki Bar theme bar and restaurant – excellent for late night dining since the kitchen is open until 1AM. The lettuce cups and noodles are yummy. Extensive cocktail list and top-notch bartenders.
Bon Voyage!
584 Valencia St
Tiki Bar theme bar and restaurant – excellent for late night dining since the kitchen is open until 1AM. The lettuce cups and noodles are yummy. Extensive cocktail list and top-notch bartenders.
The Valencia Room: Live music, DJs, and bar in a historic dive bar location (previously the Elbo Room).
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The Valencia Room
647 Valencia St
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The Valencia Room: Live music, DJs, and bar in a historic dive bar location (previously the Elbo Room).

Arts & Culture

Contemporary Dance performances and guest artists (flamenco, etc.). Classes for adults and kids. https://www.odcdance.org/index.php
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ODC Theater
3153 17th St
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Contemporary Dance performances and guest artists (flamenco, etc.). Classes for adults and kids. https://www.odcdance.org/index.php
The best drag shows (bachelorette groups are not allowed)! See episodes of "Sex and the City", "Buffy the Vampire Slayer", "Three's Company", and "Friends".
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Oasis
298 11th St
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The best drag shows (bachelorette groups are not allowed)! See episodes of "Sex and the City", "Buffy the Vampire Slayer", "Three's Company", and "Friends".
Amazing musical productions by a non-profit theatre company. Past productions includes all-women Jesus Christ Superstar, Rocky Horror, Hedwig and the Angry Inch, and American Psycho.
Ray Of Light Theatre
2961 16th St
Amazing musical productions by a non-profit theatre company. Past productions includes all-women Jesus Christ Superstar, Rocky Horror, Hedwig and the Angry Inch, and American Psycho.
Nice local museum for kids - exhibits and live animals. Recently opened after a long renovation.
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Randall Museum
199 Museum Way
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Nice local museum for kids - exhibits and live animals. Recently opened after a long renovation.

Entertainment & Activities

Bowling, bar, and restaurant with some outdoor seating. Under 21 allowed on weekends before 7pm. http://missionbowlingclub.com/
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Mission Bowling Club
3176 17th St
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Bowling, bar, and restaurant with some outdoor seating. Under 21 allowed on weekends before 7pm. http://missionbowlingclub.com/
Indoor golfing with cocktails and bar bites/food. Under age 21 are allowed before 8pm. http://www.urbanputt.com/
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Urban Putt
1096 S Van Ness Ave
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Indoor golfing with cocktails and bar bites/food. Under age 21 are allowed before 8pm. http://www.urbanputt.com/
Interesting tours with a combination of history, local sights, and great food. A great way to orient yourself and get some tips for local restaurants and bars. They offer two tours in the Mission
Edible Excursions
71 Cuvier St
Interesting tours with a combination of history, local sights, and great food. A great way to orient yourself and get some tips for local restaurants and bars. They offer two tours in the Mission
Free (donations welcome) volunteer guided tours of many, many interesting neighborhoods/sights. http://www.sfcityguides.org/
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San Francisco City Guides
100 Larkin St
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Free (donations welcome) volunteer guided tours of many, many interesting neighborhoods/sights. http://www.sfcityguides.org/
Cultural and historic walking tours along the Mission Street and 24th Street corridors in the Mission District.
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Precita Eyes Muralists
2981 24th St
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Cultural and historic walking tours along the Mission Street and 24th Street corridors in the Mission District.
We love this place for pop-up dinners, cooking classes, and other food-related events. Check their calendar online. Let us know if you want to attend an event that is sold out.
18reasons
3674 18th St
We love this place for pop-up dinners, cooking classes, and other food-related events. Check their calendar online. Let us know if you want to attend an event that is sold out.
Fun pirate supply store for kids and the young at heart. It is associated with the 826 non-profit organization (writing and tutoring centers).
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826 Valencia St
826 Valencia Street
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Fun pirate supply store for kids and the young at heart. It is associated with the 826 non-profit organization (writing and tutoring centers).
The original vintage theater has been restored and there is table service while you watch a movie. The seats are not arranged in a stadium style and are not super plush/reclining, so reserve a seat near the center. Seats in the front row are not too close to the screen. There are rules (no texting, no talking, no arriving late). When you arrive, place an order for food/drinks. The popcorn is quite large and size of the beer and milkshakes are small. It is a bit awkward to eat a hamburger in the dark, but it was tasty. My favorite is the plain popcorn and pisco punch. It is very difficult to get water, so ask right away. Parking is difficult in the Mission, so public transit is best.
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Alamo Drafthouse Cinema
2550 Mission St
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The original vintage theater has been restored and there is table service while you watch a movie. The seats are not arranged in a stadium style and are not super plush/reclining, so reserve a seat near the center. Seats in the front row are not too close to the screen. There are rules (no texting, no talking, no arriving late). When you arrive, place an order for food/drinks. The popcorn is quite large and size of the beer and milkshakes are small. It is a bit awkward to eat a hamburger in the dark, but it was tasty. My favorite is the plain popcorn and pisco punch. It is very difficult to get water, so ask right away. Parking is difficult in the Mission, so public transit is best.
The castro theatre is very large and often has double features of classic films and "sing-a-longs". Occasionally, the theatre hosts a drag show (which will be excellent).
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Castro Theatre
429 Castro St
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The castro theatre is very large and often has double features of classic films and "sing-a-longs". Occasionally, the theatre hosts a drag show (which will be excellent).
The Roxie theater is a classic - showing off-beat, foreign, anime, documentary, etc. films. Excellent popcorn! You can also buy beer and wine.
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Roxie Cinema
3117 16th St
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The Roxie theater is a classic - showing off-beat, foreign, anime, documentary, etc. films. Excellent popcorn! You can also buy beer and wine.

Food Scene

A favorite of ours! The "snacking cake" is especially delicious combined with a scoop of salted caramel ice cream. Tours of the factory are available. http://www.charleschocolates.com/ According to legend, the snacking cake was served to children at summer camp in Michigan on their last day, before they would be picked up by their parents. The snacking cake has a healthy dose of coffee!
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Charles Chocolates
2650 18th St
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A favorite of ours! The "snacking cake" is especially delicious combined with a scoop of salted caramel ice cream. Tours of the factory are available. http://www.charleschocolates.com/ According to legend, the snacking cake was served to children at summer camp in Michigan on their last day, before they would be picked up by their parents. The snacking cake has a healthy dose of coffee!
Store/cafe and factory. The baked goods are delicious, and portions are just right for a snack. Tours with advance reservation sell out quickly. Classes are available. http://www.dandelionchocolate.com/
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Dandelion Chocolate
740 Valencia St
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Store/cafe and factory. The baked goods are delicious, and portions are just right for a snack. Tours with advance reservation sell out quickly. Classes are available. http://www.dandelionchocolate.com/
Vegetarian/vegan chinese restaurant. 3 different locations in SF.
Enjoy Vegetarian
839 Kearny St
Vegetarian/vegan chinese restaurant. 3 different locations in SF.
Super delicious - the short rib tacos are great. Very popular, especially with families.
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Tacolicious
741 Valencia St
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Super delicious - the short rib tacos are great. Very popular, especially with families.
Cozy quieter restaurant with excellent service - awarded 2 Michelin stars in 2017. There is a fixed tasting menu and they do accommodate dietary restrictions. Reservations recommended. A personal favorite.
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Californios
355 11th Street
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Cozy quieter restaurant with excellent service - awarded 2 Michelin stars in 2017. There is a fixed tasting menu and they do accommodate dietary restrictions. Reservations recommended. A personal favorite.
My favorite place and the best dinner party! The service, cocktails, and food are extraordinary. I enjoy meeting other guests at the communal table - and prefer to go as a couple, not a larger group of 6 or more. The special event dinners are a splurge and have been my favorites. Used to be a supper club and after acquiring a fabulous space in the Mission, Lazy bear now offers 12 course tasting menus with 2 seatings. Tickets are sold online and are released for an entire month a couple of weeks in advance (also on craigslist and twitter). Wine pairings are available and can be added at dinner, so no need to purchase in advance.
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Lazy Bear
3416 19th St
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My favorite place and the best dinner party! The service, cocktails, and food are extraordinary. I enjoy meeting other guests at the communal table - and prefer to go as a couple, not a larger group of 6 or more. The special event dinners are a splurge and have been my favorites. Used to be a supper club and after acquiring a fabulous space in the Mission, Lazy bear now offers 12 course tasting menus with 2 seatings. Tickets are sold online and are released for an entire month a couple of weeks in advance (also on craigslist and twitter). Wine pairings are available and can be added at dinner, so no need to purchase in advance.
Fresh and creative vegan Mexican food.
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Gracias Madre
2211 Mission St
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Fresh and creative vegan Mexican food.
Creative and delicious vegan cuisine
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Shizen Vegan Sushi Bar and Izakaya
370 14th Street
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Creative and delicious vegan cuisine
Outstanding vegetarian food (southern Indian)
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Udupi Palace
1007 Valencia St
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Outstanding vegetarian food (southern Indian)
Good food in an updated restaurant with more seating than most in the area. They serve great phò with good service. If you are craving a Bahn Mi, go to the deli counter at Duc Loi supermarket instead (18th and Mission).
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Mau
180 Valencia St
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Good food in an updated restaurant with more seating than most in the area. They serve great phò with good service. If you are craving a Bahn Mi, go to the deli counter at Duc Loi supermarket instead (18th and Mission).
Renowned bakery with amazing food. Although there is always a line down the street it's worth it. The morning bun is popular. My favorite is bread pudding, especially when berries are in season. The croissants are exceptional (and big). The sandwiches are quite big and mid afternoon is a slower time. The famous fresh bread is available for purchase after 4:30pm.
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Tartine Bakery
600 Guerrero St
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Renowned bakery with amazing food. Although there is always a line down the street it's worth it. The morning bun is popular. My favorite is bread pudding, especially when berries are in season. The croissants are exceptional (and big). The sandwiches are quite big and mid afternoon is a slower time. The famous fresh bread is available for purchase after 4:30pm.
Great cocktails and decor. Food is not quite a delicious as Tacolicious. Not as kid-friendly as Tacolicious.
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Loló
974 Valencia St
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Great cocktails and decor. Food is not quite a delicious as Tacolicious. Not as kid-friendly as Tacolicious.
You will think you walked into a Paris Bistro. Popular with the locals and very authentic. Can be very warm inside on a hot day.
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L'Ardoise
151 Noe St
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You will think you walked into a Paris Bistro. Popular with the locals and very authentic. Can be very warm inside on a hot day.
Great fried chicken kale salad that is available gluten-free. Nice for a quick meal at a reasonable price.
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Proposition Chicken
3465 Market St
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Great fried chicken kale salad that is available gluten-free. Nice for a quick meal at a reasonable price.
The best new york style pizza for miles. cash only and conveniently located between BART and home. Very limited seating/standing. A slice is $3.25
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Arinell Pizza
509 Valencia St
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The best new york style pizza for miles. cash only and conveniently located between BART and home. Very limited seating/standing. A slice is $3.25
I've recently rekindled my love affair with Delfina. Very popular with locals, delicious food (creative without being peculiar), and consistent. My favorite server is Katie! One of the other servers was abrupt...which is unusual in SF. The table are packed in and the space can be loud by 7pm.
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Pizzeria Delfina
3621 18th St
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I've recently rekindled my love affair with Delfina. Very popular with locals, delicious food (creative without being peculiar), and consistent. My favorite server is Katie! One of the other servers was abrupt...which is unusual in SF. The table are packed in and the space can be loud by 7pm.
It is very famous and very close quarters, so you may bump elbows with the table next to you. The appetizers and side dishes are excellent. The main courses have been disappointing. Not a top choice for me.
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Frances
3870 17th St
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It is very famous and very close quarters, so you may bump elbows with the table next to you. The appetizers and side dishes are excellent. The main courses have been disappointing. Not a top choice for me.
If you like seafood/fish this is your place. Meticulous attention to detail by Chef Dominque (love her!). The cuisine of Brittany is featured at this one of her restaurants. Lunch is also option.
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Petit Crenn
609 Hayes St
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If you like seafood/fish this is your place. Meticulous attention to detail by Chef Dominque (love her!). The cuisine of Brittany is featured at this one of her restaurants. Lunch is also option.
Totally solid Argentine steakhouse with excellent cocktails. The sweetbreads are light and tender. The steak dishes are exceptional. It is best to go with 6+ to sample more of the dishes. Great place to bring your parents and/or kids visiting from college. Whenever I dine at Lolinda I wonder, "why haven't I come back here sooner!?"
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Lolinda
2518 Mission St
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Totally solid Argentine steakhouse with excellent cocktails. The sweetbreads are light and tender. The steak dishes are exceptional. It is best to go with 6+ to sample more of the dishes. Great place to bring your parents and/or kids visiting from college. Whenever I dine at Lolinda I wonder, "why haven't I come back here sooner!?"
The best new restaurant (bon appetite 2015). Vegetables are highlighted, but there is plenty of delicious food for carnivores. Foie gras is absolutely the best. Very warm (no AC) and loudness inside can detract from the dining experience. As the shine on the awards wears off I expect Al's place will become even better (less annoying foodie notch-in-the-belt diners).
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AL's Place
1499 Valencia Street
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The best new restaurant (bon appetite 2015). Vegetables are highlighted, but there is plenty of delicious food for carnivores. Foie gras is absolutely the best. Very warm (no AC) and loudness inside can detract from the dining experience. As the shine on the awards wears off I expect Al's place will become even better (less annoying foodie notch-in-the-belt diners).
A bit further away, but worth the trip. A fresh approach to Hawaiian cuisine. Great popcorn, poke, and huge pork belly portion. If you have 8-10 people reserve the Ohana table. Disappointing cocktails.
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Liholiho Yacht Club
871 Sutter Street
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A bit further away, but worth the trip. A fresh approach to Hawaiian cuisine. Great popcorn, poke, and huge pork belly portion. If you have 8-10 people reserve the Ohana table. Disappointing cocktails.
Excellent selection of beer. The food is good too.
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The Monk's Kettle
3141 16th Street
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Excellent selection of beer. The food is good too.
We live a few yards from this authentic taqueria and stop in frequently. The carnitas and guacamole are great. One night after dinner at an excellent restaurant nearby we stopped in for nachos - so tasty!
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Taqueria El Buen Sabor
699 Valencia St
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We live a few yards from this authentic taqueria and stop in frequently. The carnitas and guacamole are great. One night after dinner at an excellent restaurant nearby we stopped in for nachos - so tasty!
In 2016, Tartine expanded with a second location including a full-service restaurant, bakery (bread all-day long!), coffee, and soft serve. I particularly enjoyed the ginger-apple shrub and several of the sandwiches. The portions for dinner items are generous and the cocktail program is a well-kept secret. A German-made ice machine in a separate building produces perfectly clear cubes and spheres for the beautiful and fresh cocktails.
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Tartine Manufactory
595 Alabama St
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In 2016, Tartine expanded with a second location including a full-service restaurant, bakery (bread all-day long!), coffee, and soft serve. I particularly enjoyed the ginger-apple shrub and several of the sandwiches. The portions for dinner items are generous and the cocktail program is a well-kept secret. A German-made ice machine in a separate building produces perfectly clear cubes and spheres for the beautiful and fresh cocktails.
Wonderful pastries! An amazing gluten-free rich chocolate dessert. The owner recommends the almond croissant - it is also excellent frozen! Everything is baked locally in SF. There is also a full menu for breakfast, lunch, and dinner with table service. Open 7:30am-6:30pm Breakfast service starts at 9am.
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Le Marais Bakery
2066 Chestnut St
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Wonderful pastries! An amazing gluten-free rich chocolate dessert. The owner recommends the almond croissant - it is also excellent frozen! Everything is baked locally in SF. There is also a full menu for breakfast, lunch, and dinner with table service. Open 7:30am-6:30pm Breakfast service starts at 9am.
Nearby counter-service restaurant with tasty greek food. The avgolemono soup is great! Wraps and salads with beer and wine.
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Souvla
517 Hayes St
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Nearby counter-service restaurant with tasty greek food. The avgolemono soup is great! Wraps and salads with beer and wine.
This is a favorite of my in-laws and folks with large appetites! Awesome breakfast!
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Pork Store Cafe
1451 Haight St
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This is a favorite of my in-laws and folks with large appetites! Awesome breakfast!
Even if you don't want to indulge in pastries, stop by to marvel at the fantastic creations under glass in the display case. My favorite is the kouign amann pastry. The most popular is the amazing rebel within - a soft cooked egg inside of a savory muffin. Excellent coffee too!
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Craftsman and Wolves
746 Valencia St
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Even if you don't want to indulge in pastries, stop by to marvel at the fantastic creations under glass in the display case. My favorite is the kouign amann pastry. The most popular is the amazing rebel within - a soft cooked egg inside of a savory muffin. Excellent coffee too!
Recently reopened after redecorating. Outdoor seating and they serve brunch. Cocktails are good and the new menu is seafood focused.
Curio
775 Valencia St
Recently reopened after redecorating. Outdoor seating and they serve brunch. Cocktails are good and the new menu is seafood focused.
Great Acai bowls and smoothies. Veggie lunches to go.
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Project Juice
790 Valencia St
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Great Acai bowls and smoothies. Veggie lunches to go.
Wonderful biscuits! My fav is the swiss cheese, scallion, dill. Other bakery items and coffee too. Excellent cinnamon rolls! Macarons were very pretty and quite sweet (I prefer more flavor, less sweet). Soup and salad too with a couple tables outside.
Kahnfections
3321 20th St
Wonderful biscuits! My fav is the swiss cheese, scallion, dill. Other bakery items and coffee too. Excellent cinnamon rolls! Macarons were very pretty and quite sweet (I prefer more flavor, less sweet). Soup and salad too with a couple tables outside.
Great selection of wine, beer, and cheese - very friendly and knowledgable staff. Light menu (can be a meal), indoor and outdoor seating, and perfect for people watching.
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Mission Cheese
736 Valencia St
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Great selection of wine, beer, and cheese - very friendly and knowledgable staff. Light menu (can be a meal), indoor and outdoor seating, and perfect for people watching.
Enjoy small plates and cocktails in a cozy Hawaiian themed space under Liholiho Yacht Club. The cocktails are well-crafted and be sure to try any dish that includes the house-made spam.
Louie’s Gen-Gen Room
871 Sutter Street
Enjoy small plates and cocktails in a cozy Hawaiian themed space under Liholiho Yacht Club. The cocktails are well-crafted and be sure to try any dish that includes the house-made spam.
Neapolitan pizzas and double 8 dairy soft serve (water buffalo milk). You can get a slice and soft serve to go or take a table inside or outside. The pizza is delicious – perfect crisp with a bit of bubbled char on the crust edge.
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Flour + Water Pizzeria
702 Valencia St
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Neapolitan pizzas and double 8 dairy soft serve (water buffalo milk). You can get a slice and soft serve to go or take a table inside or outside. The pizza is delicious – perfect crisp with a bit of bubbled char on the crust edge.
This is our go-to place. Try some sake because they have sakes that are difficult to find. My fav is the gamja fries. The stonepot with beef is the perfect dinner for 2 (or 1). Sit at the window/bar with a view of Dolores Park.
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Namu Stonepot
553 Divisadero St
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This is our go-to place. Try some sake because they have sakes that are difficult to find. My fav is the gamja fries. The stonepot with beef is the perfect dinner for 2 (or 1). Sit at the window/bar with a view of Dolores Park.

Shopping

The Heath building hosts a maker community-gorgeous tile and ceramics along with many other products. Tours of the manufacturing area are available too. There is a small gallery space (boiler room) in the back that is worth checking out.
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Heath Ceramics
2900 18th St
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The Heath building hosts a maker community-gorgeous tile and ceramics along with many other products. Tours of the manufacturing area are available too. There is a small gallery space (boiler room) in the back that is worth checking out.
Love this place! Urban flowers has the freshest flowers, friendly staff, and good prices. They have an excellent selection of cut flowers, orchids, and branches. I especially like a more modern/casual bouquet and they always have something lovely for under $15. They also stock traditional bouquets for very good prices. Most importantly, the cut flowers last a long time. I was once disappointed when some daffodils only lasted a day and when I mentioned that during my next purchase, the owner gave me a fresh bunch for no charge. Urban Flowers appeared in the HBO series "Looking" as Bud's.
Urban Flowers
4029 18th St
Love this place! Urban flowers has the freshest flowers, friendly staff, and good prices. They have an excellent selection of cut flowers, orchids, and branches. I especially like a more modern/casual bouquet and they always have something lovely for under $15. They also stock traditional bouquets for very good prices. Most importantly, the cut flowers last a long time. I was once disappointed when some daffodils only lasted a day and when I mentioned that during my next purchase, the owner gave me a fresh bunch for no charge. Urban Flowers appeared in the HBO series "Looking" as Bud's.
Browse at Stuff for vintage pieces large and small! I have found several treasures here, particularly vintage cocktail/barware and mid-century furniture. The space is large, so pace yourself!
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Stuff
150 Valencia St
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Browse at Stuff for vintage pieces large and small! I have found several treasures here, particularly vintage cocktail/barware and mid-century furniture. The space is large, so pace yourself!
Locally designed and manufactured clothes. Sparkle disco jackets, poo-emoji pattern dress, dress yoga pants, etc. If your timing is lucky, stop by for their weekend sample sale!
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Betabrand
3435 Cesar Chavez Street
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Locally designed and manufactured clothes. Sparkle disco jackets, poo-emoji pattern dress, dress yoga pants, etc. If your timing is lucky, stop by for their weekend sample sale!
Something for everyone! Clever cards, SF themed items, toys, etc. This is my favorite shop for finding host gifts when I travel.
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Serendipity Cards and Gifts
803 Valencia St
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Something for everyone! Clever cards, SF themed items, toys, etc. This is my favorite shop for finding host gifts when I travel.
Unique locally designed and made clothing. Recrafted vintage items and other one-of-a-kind pieces.
Isso San Francisco Inc
3608 19th St
Unique locally designed and made clothing. Recrafted vintage items and other one-of-a-kind pieces.
Very popular clothing store.
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Everlane
461 Valencia St
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Very popular clothing store.
Pick up some makeup and tame your unruly brows!
theBalm Cosmetics
Pick up some makeup and tame your unruly brows!

Essentials

Pack N' Save grocery at the corner of 18th and Guerrero is my closest market. It is a family owned/operated business and the cashiers are friendly. Open 8am-midnight (or later). Excellent selection of ice cream and beer. Also good for liquor, milk, onions, and the basics. Lower prices than Bi-rite.
599 Guerrero St
599 Guerrero Street
Pack N' Save grocery at the corner of 18th and Guerrero is my closest market. It is a family owned/operated business and the cashiers are friendly. Open 8am-midnight (or later). Excellent selection of ice cream and beer. Also good for liquor, milk, onions, and the basics. Lower prices than Bi-rite.
Expensive market with prepared foods and locally sourced specialty items. Good wine selection with reasonable prices. Excellent regional produce that is worth the $$$. The house-made triple chocolate cookies are amazing! Huge selection of pre-made dishes at the deli counter and many choices to stock up for a picnic in Dolores Park.
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Bi-Rite Market
3639 18th St
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Expensive market with prepared foods and locally sourced specialty items. Good wine selection with reasonable prices. Excellent regional produce that is worth the $$$. The house-made triple chocolate cookies are amazing! Huge selection of pre-made dishes at the deli counter and many choices to stock up for a picnic in Dolores Park.
Larger supermarket that is close by for everyday supplies, produce, ethnic foods, etc.. The deli has excellent Banh Mi sandwiches for $7 and iced vietnamese coffee.
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Duc Loi Supermarket
2200 Mission St
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Larger supermarket that is close by for everyday supplies, produce, ethnic foods, etc.. The deli has excellent Banh Mi sandwiches for $7 and iced vietnamese coffee.
Popular deli shop known for excellent sandwiches. Veggie options too (BBQ "chicken").
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Rhea's Deli & Market
800 Valencia St
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Popular deli shop known for excellent sandwiches. Veggie options too (BBQ "chicken").
My favorite market. The selection is excellent and the prices are lower than whole foods/Bi-rite. There is a hot bar if you want a meal to go and the most comprehensive ice cream selection around.
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Gus's Community Market
1101 4th St
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My favorite market. The selection is excellent and the prices are lower than whole foods/Bi-rite. There is a hot bar if you want a meal to go and the most comprehensive ice cream selection around.