Guidebook for San Francisco
Essentials
Bi-Rite Market
3639 18th StThe beacon of all things fresh, local, and delicious.
Food Scene
Hawker Fare
2300 Webster StFun atmosphere. Unique food. Solid cocktails.
All your standard breakfast food, some great sandwiches and salads for lunch, and a few tasty smoothie options. All with a twist of something fun.
260 locals recommend
Precita Park Cafe & Grill
500 Precita AvenueAll your standard breakfast food, some great sandwiches and salads for lunch, and a few tasty smoothie options. All with a twist of something fun.
A 5-course menu for around $50? Okay! The chef at Aster gets funky, and does well. If you're looking for a great sit-down dining experience, this is your place.
10 locals recommend
Aster
1001 Guerrero StA 5-course menu for around $50? Okay! The chef at Aster gets funky, and does well. If you're looking for a great sit-down dining experience, this is your place.
11 courses in an evening? You pick and choose what you want, but when the chefs describe all these delicious dishes, you'll be dining all night.
33 locals recommend
Lazy Bear
3416 19th St11 courses in an evening? You pick and choose what you want, but when the chefs describe all these delicious dishes, you'll be dining all night.
Dozens of unique flavors, this place attracts a crowd most nights. It's an experience. But if you want the cream without the crowd, pick up a pint at Bi-Rite Market (in the fridge in the back).
476 locals recommend
Bi-Rite Creamery
3692 18th StDozens of unique flavors, this place attracts a crowd most nights. It's an experience. But if you want the cream without the crowd, pick up a pint at Bi-Rite Market (in the fridge in the back).
Quality seafood. Nice front patio space. Popular with a local crowd any night of the week.
37 locals recommend
Catch
2362 Market StQuality seafood. Nice front patio space. Popular with a local crowd any night of the week.
Walk the neighborhood a bit. Head down Valencia. Turn at 24th. See the other side of the Mission. And stop at Haus for a latte.
65 locals recommend
Haus Coffee
3086 24th StWalk the neighborhood a bit. Head down Valencia. Turn at 24th. See the other side of the Mission. And stop at Haus for a latte.
The Morris
2501 Mariposa StIncredible food, and the best outdoor dining scene in town.
Not only the best chocolate around. Also great for coffee drinks and tasty pastries. And just around the corner.
152 locals recommend
Dandelion Chocolate
740 Valencia StNot only the best chocolate around. Also great for coffee drinks and tasty pastries. And just around the corner.
Drinks & Nightlife
More than a dive bar, but far less than those white tablecloths might imply. Think funky fun.
57 locals recommend
Lone Palm
3394 22nd StMore than a dive bar, but far less than those white tablecloths might imply. Think funky fun.
If you like a good martini bar, this is a San Francisco-must. Walk from our place down Valencia. The neighborhood will get less shiny and clean as you go, but you'll be glad you ventured that way.
80 locals recommend
Martuni's
4 Valencia StreetIf you like a good martini bar, this is a San Francisco-must. Walk from our place down Valencia. The neighborhood will get less shiny and clean as you go, but you'll be glad you ventured that way.
Shopping
Need a souvenir? How about animal parts? Paxton Gate procures odd bits of plants and animals, and tells you they are home decor. We mostly believe them.
133 locals recommend
Paxton Gate
824 Valencia StNeed a souvenir? How about animal parts? Paxton Gate procures odd bits of plants and animals, and tells you they are home decor. We mostly believe them.
Line with restaurants, shops, and bars. And very walkable. Currently pedestrian-only on weekends.
163 locals recommend
Valencia Street
Valencia StreetLine with restaurants, shops, and bars. And very walkable. Currently pedestrian-only on weekends.
Parks & Nature
On sunny weekends, the park is blanketed with picnics. Some are punctuated by artisanal cheeses. Most are more boozy.
107 locals recommend
Helen Diller Playground
On sunny weekends, the park is blanketed with picnics. Some are punctuated by artisanal cheeses. Most are more boozy.