Guidebook for San Francisco
Food Scene
Blue Bottle Coffee
315 Linden StGreat coffee sold out of a converted garage.
The best coffee served by the friendliest baristas out of a shipping container. Lovely seating area to take in the 'hood.
295 locals recommend
Ritual Coffee Roasters
1026 Valencia StThe best coffee served by the friendliest baristas out of a shipping container. Lovely seating area to take in the 'hood.
Chez Maman West
401 Gough StGreat value bistro fare.
A little further afield but worth the walk. Since its more of a traditional coffee shop, offers indoor seating unlike Ritual or Blue Bottle.
348 locals recommend
Four Barrel Coffee
375 Valencia StA little further afield but worth the walk. Since its more of a traditional coffee shop, offers indoor seating unlike Ritual or Blue Bottle.
Zuni Café
1658 Market StShoe string fries and a glass of wine!
Great deep dish and thin-crust pizza. Gluten free thin crust also available! Delivers but order well in advance!
111 locals recommend
Patxi's Pizza
511 Hayes StGreat deep dish and thin-crust pizza. Gluten free thin crust also available! Delivers but order well in advance!
My friends who lived in Thailand say it's the best. They also do take out.
51 locals recommend
Lers Ros Thai
307 Hayes StMy friends who lived in Thailand say it's the best. They also do take out.
Pizzeria Delfina
3621 18th StGreat Italian food
Higher end Mexican by this small SF chain; great cocktails and atmosphere. Patio is nice for a sunny day.
360 locals recommend
Tacolicious
741 Valencia StHigher end Mexican by this small SF chain; great cocktails and atmosphere. Patio is nice for a sunny day.
Farina
3560 18th StreetGreat wood fired oven pizzas at a reasonable price.
Flour + Water
2401 Harrison StIt's really, really good Italian food. And a cozy atmosphere.
Everything Else
Smitten Ice Cream
432 Octavia StIce cream made using liquid nitrogen. 'Nough said.
Whole Foods Market
3950 24th StGood spot to buy groceries or get lunch.
Safeway
2020 Market StAlternate grocery store.
Super friendly; super close; and has everything you could possibly need!
14 locals recommend
Nick's Super Market
144 Page StSuper friendly; super close; and has everything you could possibly need!
Duboce Park
Scott StreetGreat for dog watching and kids playground
Neighborhood grassy space makes for great people watching!
59 locals recommend
Patricia’s Green In Hayes Valley
50 Oak StNeighborhood grassy space makes for great people watching!
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1355 Market StJust four blocks away
Little Hollywood Launderette
Closest laundromat and dry cleaners from our place.
Great neighborhood spot where you can pick up beautiful treats.
30 locals recommend
Chantal Guillon Macarons
437 Hayes StGreat neighborhood spot where you can pick up beautiful treats.
Schulzies Bread Pudding
364 Hayes StWho doesn't love bread pudding?!
Heart of the City Farmer's Market
Wednesday's and Sunday's - well worth a visit.
Honestly, it's just ice cream, but it's interesting to come and see everyone waiting in line, and the ice cream is tasty.
476 locals recommend
Bi-Rite Creamery
3692 18th StHonestly, it's just ice cream, but it's interesting to come and see everyone waiting in line, and the ice cream is tasty.
Drinks & Nightlife
Brass Tacks
488a Hayes StGreat neighborhood bar.
Two Sisters Bar and Books
579 Hayes StreetCraft cocktails; cozy vibe. Good bar bites.
Where craft cocktails were birthed in the '90s. Great art deco decor, fabulous cocktails and delicious wood-fired pizzas.
34 locals recommend
Orbit Room
1900 Market StWhere craft cocktails were birthed in the '90s. Great art deco decor, fabulous cocktails and delicious wood-fired pizzas.