Guidebook for San Francisco
Shopping
A good friend of mine, named Cindy, owns this vintage boutique that has the best clothes, shoes and luggage. She finds one of a kind items from all over the bay area.
Ver Unica
526 Hayes StA good friend of mine, named Cindy, owns this vintage boutique that has the best clothes, shoes and luggage. She finds one of a kind items from all over the bay area.
Nida has been in Hayes Valley forever. They sell mens and womens clothing and accessories. All of their items are current and modern, but with a young-trendy take. Go here!
nida
544 Hayes StreetNida has been in Hayes Valley forever. They sell mens and womens clothing and accessories. All of their items are current and modern, but with a young-trendy take. Go here!
This is THE BEST travel store. They have really cool and funky items that you need for your next vacation, or simple everyday items that you may have forgotten on your current trip.
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Flight 001
525 Hayes StThis is THE BEST travel store. They have really cool and funky items that you need for your next vacation, or simple everyday items that you may have forgotten on your current trip.
Azalea has awesome shoes, clothes and accessories. And they always have a Sale.
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Azalea Boutique
411 Hayes StAzalea has awesome shoes, clothes and accessories. And they always have a Sale.
This new store has the most current fashion trends for both men and women. It's half a block off the beaten path, so its a good find.
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Welcome Stranger
460 Gough StThis new store has the most current fashion trends for both men and women. It's half a block off the beaten path, so its a good find.
Food Scene
One of the most well known restaurants in SF. Always packed, yet you are still able to walk in with a reservation. They also have great drinks!
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Absinthe Brasserie & Bar
398 Hayes StOne of the most well known restaurants in SF. Always packed, yet you are still able to walk in with a reservation. They also have great drinks!
Probably the best restaurant in the city for many people. A very classy joint. Bring your wallet.
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Zuni Café
1658 Market StProbably the best restaurant in the city for many people. A very classy joint. Bring your wallet.
This restaurant is all about local, organic, seasonal food that caters to a more refined palette. The menu changes daily, so walk by and see what they're serving.
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Bar Jules
609 Hayes StreetThis restaurant is all about local, organic, seasonal food that caters to a more refined palette. The menu changes daily, so walk by and see what they're serving.
This is the perfect lunch spot for yourself or with friends. Tons of seating and the menu is fresh and organic. I could have their salads for lunch everyday and be happy.
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The Grove - Hayes
301 Hayes StThis is the perfect lunch spot for yourself or with friends. Tons of seating and the menu is fresh and organic. I could have their salads for lunch everyday and be happy.
This Chicago style pizza joint is a neighborhood hot spot. Their lunch deal "Slice, Salad, Soda" brings everyone in. It is a regular of mine.
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Patxi's Pizza
511 Hayes StThis Chicago style pizza joint is a neighborhood hot spot. Their lunch deal "Slice, Salad, Soda" brings everyone in. It is a regular of mine.
One of many in the city, the La Boulange in Hayes Valley is always busy. Coffee, Tea, Breakfast, Lunch, Pastries... They have it all. I come here about twice a day.
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La Boulangerie de San Francisco
1000 Cole StOne of many in the city, the La Boulange in Hayes Valley is always busy. Coffee, Tea, Breakfast, Lunch, Pastries... They have it all. I come here about twice a day.
Honestly, this little gem of a restaurant is my favorite Italian spot in SF. Everything is so delicious! And inexpensive. I am in love with it and could spend any chance I have eating here.
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Il Borgo
500 Fell StHonestly, this little gem of a restaurant is my favorite Italian spot in SF. Everything is so delicious! And inexpensive. I am in love with it and could spend any chance I have eating here.
A very relaxed cafe that has a great menu. Their out seating makes this place perfect for people watching.
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Momi Toby's Revolution Cafe
528 Laguna StA very relaxed cafe that has a great menu. Their out seating makes this place perfect for people watching.
The trend starter that started them all. Blue Bottle Coffee is the original artisanal coffee of Hayes Valley. They have the best coffee, in my eyes.
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Blue Bottle Coffee
315 Linden StThe trend starter that started them all. Blue Bottle Coffee is the original artisanal coffee of Hayes Valley. They have the best coffee, in my eyes.
This artisanal coffee pop-up cafe is a hit. You will always see a line for this individual coffee cafe.
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Ritual Coffee Roasters
1026 Valencia StThis artisanal coffee pop-up cafe is a hit. You will always see a line for this individual coffee cafe.
Drinks & Nightlife
A great rum bar that is pirate/nautical themed. This place is very hidden -- no signs on the street or awning, blacked out windows and doors. Just a guy standing outside waiting to check ID's.
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Smuggler's Cove
650 Gough StA great rum bar that is pirate/nautical themed. This place is very hidden -- no signs on the street or awning, blacked out windows and doors. Just a guy standing outside waiting to check ID's.
The BEST bar in Hayes Valley/SF, hands down.
Marlena's is an old timey SF gay bar with stiff drinks. They have a drag show Friday and Saturday nights, so get their early to grab a spot.
Marlena's
488 Hayes StThe BEST bar in Hayes Valley/SF, hands down.
Marlena's is an old timey SF gay bar with stiff drinks. They have a drag show Friday and Saturday nights, so get their early to grab a spot.
Another divey gay bar in SF. Bucks Tavern should be added to your pub crawl from Hayes Valley to The Castro.
Buck Tavern
1655 Market StreetAnother divey gay bar in SF. Bucks Tavern should be added to your pub crawl from Hayes Valley to The Castro.
I always walked by Sugar and just wrote it off, but I came in the other night and had such a great time (and drink!). They have small plates, so you could grab a drink and appetizer before dinner.
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Sugar Lounge
377 Hayes StI always walked by Sugar and just wrote it off, but I came in the other night and had such a great time (and drink!). They have small plates, so you could grab a drink and appetizer before dinner.
There are two Bars in Hayes Street - Marlena's and Place Pigalle. Place Pigalle is everything that Marlena's isn't. So, if you're not into drag queens, try Place Pigalle.
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Place Pigalle
There are two Bars in Hayes Street - Marlena's and Place Pigalle. Place Pigalle is everything that Marlena's isn't. So, if you're not into drag queens, try Place Pigalle.
Essentials
A family owned grocery store that has quality produce. They know all the local residents and store owners. They also have a wide range of wine at great prices. I stop by at least twice a day.
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Nabila's Natural
559 Hayes StA family owned grocery store that has quality produce. They know all the local residents and store owners. They also have a wide range of wine at great prices. I stop by at least twice a day.
A well known grocery chain in Northern California. There are two locations for my neighborhood. One on Market at Church Street and another on Webster at Geary Street. They have everything you want.
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Safeway
2020 Market StA well known grocery chain in Northern California. There are two locations for my neighborhood. One on Market at Church Street and another on Webster at Geary Street. They have everything you want.