Guidebook for San Francisco
Food Scene
Great chicken and fish dishes. Burritos are top notch and one of the better values in the area.
115 locals recommend
El Metate
2406 Bryant StGreat chicken and fish dishes. Burritos are top notch and one of the better values in the area.
Taqueria Vallarta
3033 24th StBest tacos in the city.
Probably our favorite place in the city. Very popular, but walkable-- put your name in and have a few drinks at home to get your tummy rumbling.
266 locals recommend
Flour + Water
2401 Harrison StProbably our favorite place in the city. Very popular, but walkable-- put your name in and have a few drinks at home to get your tummy rumbling.
Made to order single serve coffee-- the best in the business and the first (and only?) one to hand count the beans that go into your brew.
913 locals recommend
Philz Coffee
3101 24th StMade to order single serve coffee-- the best in the business and the first (and only?) one to hand count the beans that go into your brew.
A great place to pick up some Mexican groceries or pre-made food. $7 for 8 huraches can't be beat!
70 locals recommend
La Palma Mexicatessen
2884 24th StA great place to pick up some Mexican groceries or pre-made food. $7 for 8 huraches can't be beat!
My mom's favorite for...many years. Award winning; the al pastor super burrito won 538's national burrito bracket. Long line, but worth it!
347 locals recommend
La Taqueria
2889 Mission StMy mom's favorite for...many years. Award winning; the al pastor super burrito won 538's national burrito bracket. Long line, but worth it!
La Traviata
2854 Mission StFine, affordable Italian. Great for opera lovers, great ambiance.
Chloe's Cafe
1399 Church StreetBest ramen in the neighborhood
Pi Bar
1432 Valencia StOpens at 3:14 (seriously). Slice and a beer special until 2π (seriously).
Shopping
Dynamo Donut and Coffee
2760 24th StPopular place for bespoke donuts.
From pop-up to Jewish food juggernaut; simply the best place in The City for authentic Jewish deli.
146 locals recommend
Wise Sons Jewish Delicatessen
3150 24th StFrom pop-up to Jewish food juggernaut; simply the best place in The City for authentic Jewish deli.
Your local record shop. Fantastic tunes from near and far.
10 locals recommend
Explorist International
3174 24th StreetYour local record shop. Fantastic tunes from near and far.
Precita Eyes Muralists
2981 24th StDaily tours of the area's vibrant and unique street arts
Everything Else
Great, authentic tortas and breakfast/brunch dishes. Get the huitlacoche!
24 locals recommend
La Torta Gorda
2833 24th StGreat, authentic tortas and breakfast/brunch dishes. Get the huitlacoche!
24th St Mission station
Easiest way to get to the East Bay. Fast and efficient.
The Mission's namesake. Wonderful slice of history, $5 tours.
65 locals recommend
Misión San Francisco de Asís
3321 16th StThe Mission's namesake. Wonderful slice of history, $5 tours.
Great if you like sun/beer/music/picnics/dogs/local urban wildlife
1244 locals recommend
Mission Dolores Park
19th StreetGreat if you like sun/beer/music/picnics/dogs/local urban wildlife
Worth the wait-- our favs are the morning buns and the ham and cheese croissant.
768 locals recommend
Tartine Bakery
600 Guerrero StWorth the wait-- our favs are the morning buns and the ham and cheese croissant.
Balmy Alley
50 Balmy StRevolving murals made by local artists and activists
Brava Theater Center
2781 24th StLive entertainment steps away from the house!
Fine foods and one of the best beer and liquor selections on any corner store in the city.
92 locals recommend
Tony's Market & Liquor
2751 24th StFine foods and one of the best beer and liquor selections on any corner store in the city.
The closest market, next to the closest park. All organic and fair trade.
30 locals recommend
Five Markets
2824 24th StThe closest market, next to the closest park. All organic and fair trade.
For all your pirate needs and apparel. Also an afterschool tutoring center and publishing house founded by favorite son Dave Eggers.
32 locals recommend
826 Valencia St
826 Valencia StreetFor all your pirate needs and apparel. Also an afterschool tutoring center and publishing house founded by favorite son Dave Eggers.
Bookstore and event space. Books and events of all kinds for all ages.
38 locals recommend
Alley Cat Books
3036 24th StBookstore and event space. Books and events of all kinds for all ages.
Drinks & Nightlife
Jay'n Bee Club
2736 20th StNice patio and stiff drinks.
Pop's Bar
2800 24th StNewly reopened and boasts great music and specials all week long
Fresh beer and tasty pub food. Great brewery and another great patio.
148 locals recommend
Southern Pacific Brewing
620 Treat AveFresh beer and tasty pub food. Great brewery and another great patio.
Zeitgeist
199 Valencia StGreat, great patio and lots 'o beers on tap
LGBT friendly bar with great shows, a fantastic patio, and delicious food on Fridays.
196 locals recommend
El Rio
3158 Mission StLGBT friendly bar with great shows, a fantastic patio, and delicious food on Fridays.
El Techo
2516 Mission StOne of the best rooftop bars in the city, great drinks and Latin food
Great selection of local beer, liquor, and wine PLUS FREE TASTINGS EVERY SATURDAY!
14 locals recommend
Local Cellar
2801 22nd StreetGreat selection of local beer, liquor, and wine PLUS FREE TASTINGS EVERY SATURDAY!
Entertainment & Activities
24th & York Mini Park
2824 24th StAn adorable park with beautiful murals
Parks & Nature
A brisk 1.2 mile walk. Uphill, but the views are worth the calories burned
363 locals recommend
Bernal Heights Park
3400-3416 Folsom StA brisk 1.2 mile walk. Uphill, but the views are worth the calories burned