Guidebook for San Francisco
Food Scene
Great for brunch, but expect a long wait! You can order a coffee or a mimosa and wait outside or head down the street to Farley's coffee shop.
261 locals recommend
Plow
1299 18th StGreat for brunch, but expect a long wait! You can order a coffee or a mimosa and wait outside or head down the street to Farley's coffee shop.
Best pasta in the city. Make a reservation or grab a drink at Trick Dog and wait for an opening.
266 locals recommend
Flour + Water
2401 Harrison StBest pasta in the city. Make a reservation or grab a drink at Trick Dog and wait for an opening.
Trick Dog
3010 20th StFun mixed drinks at the bar. I've been told the food is also great!
Farley's
1315 18th StGreat neighborhood coffee shop.
Best butter croissant in the city. Lots of other fun baked goods - seating is outside only so layer up!
85 locals recommend
Neighbor Bakehouse
2343 3rd StBest butter croissant in the city. Lots of other fun baked goods - seating is outside only so layer up!
Glena's
632 20th StGreat lunch spot.
Amazing Pizza - they don't deliver, but you can order it over the phone and pick it up.
49 locals recommend
Long Bridge Pizza Co.
2347 3rd StAmazing Pizza - they don't deliver, but you can order it over the phone and pick it up.
Extremely creative and unexpected twist on Hawaiian cuisine. Save this for a splurge date.
15 locals recommend
'āina
900 22nd StreetExtremely creative and unexpected twist on Hawaiian cuisine. Save this for a splurge date.
Chez Maman West
401 Gough StSweet and simple French neighborhood spot.
Shopping
If you are a foodie, you have to go to the Ferry Building. There are several restaurants and specialty grocers. If you can make if for the Farmers Market, you are in for a huge treat. Farmers Market hours: Tuesday and Thursdays from 10am-2pm, Saturday 8am-2pm (Saturday's market is the largest).
95 locals recommend
Ferry Plaza Farmer's Market
1 Ferry PlazaIf you are a foodie, you have to go to the Ferry Building. There are several restaurants and specialty grocers. If you can make if for the Farmers Market, you are in for a huge treat. Farmers Market hours: Tuesday and Thursdays from 10am-2pm, Saturday 8am-2pm (Saturday's market is the largest).
Spicer on 3rd
Great spot to pick up a gift from your trip.
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
450 Rhode Island StFamily owned spot - great for grabbing a last minute bottle of wine or 6pack.
9 locals recommend
All States Best Foods
1607 20th StFamily owned spot - great for grabbing a last minute bottle of wine or 6pack.