Patti's Guidebook to San Francisco
Drinks & Nightlife
Tucked inside the historic Alamo Drafthouse Cinema - New Mission, Bear vs Bull is low-lit and splashes classic cocktails. Snacks and noshes available too.
7 locals recommend
Bear Vs. Bull Bar
2550 Mission StTucked inside the historic Alamo Drafthouse Cinema - New Mission, Bear vs Bull is low-lit and splashes classic cocktails. Snacks and noshes available too.
A locals favorite wine bar with light fare. Bodhi, the owner and longtime Mission Dolores resident, sets the SF vibe with music, decor, wine, and conversation. Fun fact: Scenes from Woody Allen's film Blue Jasmin where shot in the upstairs flat.
55 locals recommend
20 Spot
3565 20th StA locals favorite wine bar with light fare. Bodhi, the owner and longtime Mission Dolores resident, sets the SF vibe with music, decor, wine, and conversation. Fun fact: Scenes from Woody Allen's film Blue Jasmin where shot in the upstairs flat.
True Laurel
753 Alabama StLocal favorite for amazing cocktails and lite bites.
 Must-do on a clear night. Good cocktails, interesting people watching, amazing views.
32 locals recommend
Charmaine's
45 McAllister St Must-do on a clear night. Good cocktails, interesting people watching, amazing views.
Shopping
This "hardware" store is a San Francisco institution. The main store is packed to the ceiling with everything from gaffers tape and drill bits to Pride decor and family board games.
69 locals recommend
Cliff's Variety
479 Castro StThis "hardware" store is a San Francisco institution. The main store is packed to the ceiling with everything from gaffers tape and drill bits to Pride decor and family board games.
826 Valencia St
826 Valencia StreetSan Francisco's Only Independent Pirate Supply Store
The Aesthetic Union
555 Alabama StPrint art enthusiasts must-visit.
Heath Ceramics
2900 18th StLike a museum shop but cooler.
Lots of local artist offerings.
Entertainment & Activities
Recently renovated with owners who are deep cinema fans.
Food and drinks are brought to your movie-viewing seats while watching cult classics or recent independent releases.
229 locals recommend
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema
2550 Mission StRecently renovated with owners who are deep cinema fans.
Food and drinks are brought to your movie-viewing seats while watching cult classics or recent independent releases.
Magic Patio
3264 Mission StOur friend Andrew hosts an incredible, fun, hidden magic show in the mission.
Getting Around
Bay Wheels
MUNI J-Line trains heading downtown load on the southeast corner of Church street at 18th.
MUNI J-Line trains heading toward Noe Valley load on the northwest corner of 18th and Church.
18th St & Church St station
MUNI J-Line trains heading downtown load on the southeast corner of Church street at 18th.
MUNI J-Line trains heading toward Noe Valley load on the northwest corner of 18th and Church.
16th St Mission BART Station
2000 Mission StBART station
Groceries
Foodie five-star boutique market of fine locally produced meats, produce, wine, and so much more.
651 locals recommend
Bi-Rite Market
3639 18th StFoodie five-star boutique market of fine locally produced meats, produce, wine, and so much more.
High-end bodega with great beer and spirits selection, snacks, popsicles, and kombucha on tap.
6 locals recommend
Dolores Outpost
698 Guerrero StHigh-end bodega with great beer and spirits selection, snacks, popsicles, and kombucha on tap.
Food scene
A slightly more casual dine-in or take-out fresh Italian style pizzas. Delicious!
598 locals recommend
Pizzeria Delfina
3621 18th StA slightly more casual dine-in or take-out fresh Italian style pizzas. Delicious!
Excellent pizza, meatballs, and Italian salad. It's not better or worse than Delfina Pizzeria, just different. :)
21 locals recommend
Flour + Water Pizzeria
702 Valencia StExcellent pizza, meatballs, and Italian salad. It's not better or worse than Delfina Pizzeria, just different. :)
A Mission institution. Punk AF spaghetti and pinball. Go already.
115 locals recommend
Emmy's Spaghetti Shack
3230 Mission StA Mission institution. Punk AF spaghetti and pinball. Go already.
Hole in wall Burmese food. Cash only. Good for takeout. You’ll know that Karma is on your side if you’re able to get a seat inside :)
75 locals recommend
Yamo
3406 18th StHole in wall Burmese food. Cash only. Good for takeout. You’ll know that Karma is on your side if you’re able to get a seat inside :)
Sister restaurant to Lazy Bear. Approachable quick delicious hamburgers and breakfast items.
Even a kids menu!
Automat
1801 McAllister StreetSister restaurant to Lazy Bear. Approachable quick delicious hamburgers and breakfast items.
Even a kids menu!
Cafe
Amazing staff. Great selection of brunch and breakfast items. Gorgeous outdoor seating.
50 locals recommend
Stable Cafe
2128 Folsom StAmazing staff. Great selection of brunch and breakfast items. Gorgeous outdoor seating.