Guidebook for San Francisco
Food Scene
A great All American Diner with very reasonable prices. A menu with a large selection of items for breakfast, lunch and dinner
It is open 6 a.m. to 1 a.m. Sun. through Thurs. and 6 a.m.-3 a.m. F-Sat
29 locals recommend
Mel's Drive-In
3355 Geary BlvdA great All American Diner with very reasonable prices. A menu with a large selection of items for breakfast, lunch and dinner
It is open 6 a.m. to 1 a.m. Sun. through Thurs. and 6 a.m.-3 a.m. F-Sat
Fantastic Burmese food at very reasonable prices. If you have never tried this food, you will find something you LOVE! The Tea Leaf Salad is amazing!!
58 locals recommend
B Star
127 Clement StFantastic Burmese food at very reasonable prices. If you have never tried this food, you will find something you LOVE! The Tea Leaf Salad is amazing!!
A tea lounge with every possible imaginable tea. The atmosphere is very serene and relaxing. A great place to savor fabulous tea and conversation.
16 locals recommend
Samovar Tea Lounge
297 Page StreetA tea lounge with every possible imaginable tea. The atmosphere is very serene and relaxing. A great place to savor fabulous tea and conversation.
Healthy, organic prepared food that is fabulous! You can eat in or take out. They support local farms where ingredients are grown and raised in environmentally sustained manner. Delivery is availabl
16 locals recommend
Beautifull
3401 California StHealthy, organic prepared food that is fabulous! You can eat in or take out. They support local farms where ingredients are grown and raised in environmentally sustained manner. Delivery is availabl
Savory Japanese fare in a compact izakaya decked out with Beatles memorabilia. Wonderful grilled food on skewers, great ramen, charming atmosphere, family run!
14 locals recommend
Halu Restaurant
312 8th AveSavory Japanese fare in a compact izakaya decked out with Beatles memorabilia. Wonderful grilled food on skewers, great ramen, charming atmosphere, family run!
House of Bagels
5030 Geary BlvdGreat Bagels!
Giorgio's Pizzeria
151 Clement StFantastic pizza! Italian thin crust style
Bicycle friendly Cafe for breakfast, lunch and brunch. Dedicated to good times and good food. Live music/check schedule https://www.facebook.com/TheVeloRougeCafe/timeline
61 locals recommend
Velo Rouge Cafe
798 Arguello BlvdBicycle friendly Cafe for breakfast, lunch and brunch. Dedicated to good times and good food. Live music/check schedule https://www.facebook.com/TheVeloRougeCafe/timeline
Destination spot for desserts (plus creative sandwiches & salads) in a funky, toy-filled space.
Open 8:30am- 11:00pm
21 locals recommend
Toy Boat Dessert Cafe
401 Clement StDestination spot for desserts (plus creative sandwiches & salads) in a funky, toy-filled space.
Open 8:30am- 11:00pm
Amazing ocean view with great food in a nice atmosphere. Make sure you see the Diego Rivera Murals.
236 locals recommend
Beach Chalet Brewery and Restaurant
1000 Great HwyAmazing ocean view with great food in a nice atmosphere. Make sure you see the Diego Rivera Murals.
Great ambiance, excellently prepared food, and most importantly yummy drinks for all. Belly Dances provide great entertainment. Check the schedule
42 locals recommend
Aziza
5800 Geary BoulevardGreat ambiance, excellently prepared food, and most importantly yummy drinks for all. Belly Dances provide great entertainment. Check the schedule
Everything Else
A fabulous world class museum that has many great exhibitions. It is only a 20 minute walk through beautiful Golden Gate Park or a 5 to 10 minute drive. A parking garage is available
1000 locals recommend
de Young Museum
50 Hagiwara Tea Garden DrA fabulous world class museum that has many great exhibitions. It is only a 20 minute walk through beautiful Golden Gate Park or a 5 to 10 minute drive. A parking garage is available
Gorgeous botanical gardens with a huge variety of plants from many places. There is a lake and beautiful pathways to stroll. It is peaceful and relaxing
182 locals recommend
San Francisco Botanical Garden
1199 9th AveGorgeous botanical gardens with a huge variety of plants from many places. There is a lake and beautiful pathways to stroll. It is peaceful and relaxing
Essentials
A great grocery store for organic and healthy foods. The prices can be high but they have many specials and sales. If you buy the 365 brand(their brand) it is quite reasonable. Walking distance
664 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
450 Rhode Island StA great grocery store for organic and healthy foods. The prices can be high but they have many specials and sales. If you buy the 365 brand(their brand) it is quite reasonable. Walking distance
A great grocery store with very economical prices. Lots of organic produce. A 20 minute walk from the Palace.
203 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
3 Masonic AveA great grocery store with very economical prices. Lots of organic produce. A 20 minute walk from the Palace.
Shopping
The largest collection of vintage clothing in San Francisco, dating 1880s to 1980s. Open 11am to 7 pm, 7 days a week. Fantastic and fun collection of amazing vintage clothing!
10 locals recommend
Decades of Fashion
1653 Haight StThe largest collection of vintage clothing in San Francisco, dating 1880s to 1980s. Open 11am to 7 pm, 7 days a week. Fantastic and fun collection of amazing vintage clothing!
Great new and used clothing, shoes and bags that are edgy and hip. Reasonable prices and good quality.
28 locals recommend
Wasteland
1660 Haight StGreat new and used clothing, shoes and bags that are edgy and hip. Reasonable prices and good quality.
The most amazing collection of socks and hosiery you will ever encounter. Fun, artistic and unique! Ideal for gifts to take home!
Sockshop Haight Street
1742 Haight StThe most amazing collection of socks and hosiery you will ever encounter. Fun, artistic and unique! Ideal for gifts to take home!
More than 60,000 new & 100,000 used books fill the shelves at this beloved bookstore.
This is the "sweet candy shop" for book lovers! Give yourself plenty of time to browse!
82 locals recommend
Green Apple Books
506 Clement StMore than 60,000 new & 100,000 used books fill the shelves at this beloved bookstore.
This is the "sweet candy shop" for book lovers! Give yourself plenty of time to browse!
Coolest vintage clothes spanning many decades. Need a costume or an outfit…this is the place to find it!
Haight Ashbury Vintage
1711 Haight StreetCoolest vintage clothes spanning many decades. Need a costume or an outfit…this is the place to find it!
Exotic novelties, incense, crystals, clothing, & decorative items. The prices are reasonable & the staff is amazingly hospitable…there's even a meditation room.
12 locals recommend
The Love of Ganesha
1573 Haight StExotic novelties, incense, crystals, clothing, & decorative items. The prices are reasonable & the staff is amazingly hospitable…there's even a meditation room.
Drinks & Nightlife
Opened in 1937, Trad'r Sam is one of the oldest tiki bars in the world. It remains as a comfortable neighborhood bar, retaining the tiki decor and serving tropical drinks. 10am-2am
28 locals recommend
Trad'r Sam
6150 Geary BlvdOpened in 1937, Trad'r Sam is one of the oldest tiki bars in the world. It remains as a comfortable neighborhood bar, retaining the tiki decor and serving tropical drinks. 10am-2am