Katrina’s San Francisco guidebook
Our fav restaurants, walking distance!
This neighborhood has so many amazing places to eat. We encourage you to walk around and explore the fancy restaurants and the holes in the wall! Here are a few of our personal favorites.
Amazing pizza, check their hours before heading there b/c sometimes their hours are wonky.
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PizzaHacker
3299 Mission StAmazing pizza, check their hours before heading there b/c sometimes their hours are wonky.
Not great ambiance for dining in, but amazing rotisserie chicken, nice service and super affordable. We eat here all the time.
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Goood Frikin Chicken
10 29th StNot great ambiance for dining in, but amazing rotisserie chicken, nice service and super affordable. We eat here all the time.
If you love cozy and cajun, you'll love this spot.
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The Front Porch
65 29th StIf you love cozy and cajun, you'll love this spot.
Really cool take on "American" cuisine. Great local spot, perfect for a date night or intimate gathering. Order the meatloaf.
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Blue Plate
3218 Mission StReally cool take on "American" cuisine. Great local spot, perfect for a date night or intimate gathering. Order the meatloaf.
You can't stay in the Mission and not go to La Taqueria! It's world famous tacos, order their carne asada but they also have vegetarian options. Keep in mind, there will usually be a line b/c it gets super busy, but worth the wait. Cash only, and closed Mon and Tue's.
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La Taqueria
2889 Mission StYou can't stay in the Mission and not go to La Taqueria! It's world famous tacos, order their carne asada but they also have vegetarian options. Keep in mind, there will usually be a line b/c it gets super busy, but worth the wait. Cash only, and closed Mon and Tue's.
Looking for "higher end" Mexican? This is a departure from the hole in the wall Mexican spots in the Mission, but it's soooo good. They have great cocktails. Usually a wait, but worth it and chill by the bar in the meantime, they make great drinks!
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Loló
974 Valencia StLooking for "higher end" Mexican? This is a departure from the hole in the wall Mexican spots in the Mission, but it's soooo good. They have great cocktails. Usually a wait, but worth it and chill by the bar in the meantime, they make great drinks!
Higher end California cuisine, great service, great cocktails and a memorable evening. Ask to sit outside where they play black and white movies on a brick wall. Great date spot! Try to make a reservation ahead of time.
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Foreign Cinema
2534 Mission StHigher end California cuisine, great service, great cocktails and a memorable evening. Ask to sit outside where they play black and white movies on a brick wall. Great date spot! Try to make a reservation ahead of time.
Casual, affordable and super tasty Greek spot. About a 20 min walk from the house.
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Souvla
517 Hayes StCasual, affordable and super tasty Greek spot. About a 20 min walk from the house.
DOSA on Valencia
995 Valencia StYummy Indian food, obviously order the dosas :)
Great Peruvian spot, it can get a little loud but it's super lively and a memorable meal
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Limón Rotisserie
524 Valencia StGreat Peruvian spot, it can get a little loud but it's super lively and a memorable meal
Amazing Portuguese restaurant minutes away from the house. A bit more on the pricier side but the ambiance and authentic food is worth it.
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Uma Casa
1550 Church StAmazing Portuguese restaurant minutes away from the house. A bit more on the pricier side but the ambiance and authentic food is worth it.
Our favorite ice cream shop in the city. There are so many amazing flavors. Keep in mind that during busy hours, lines can get out the door.
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Mitchell's Ice Cream
688 San Jose AvenueOur favorite ice cream shop in the city. There are so many amazing flavors. Keep in mind that during busy hours, lines can get out the door.
Awesome Italian spot with an amazing bar and cocktail menu to boot. Be prepared to wait (they don't take reservations) but worth every minute of waiting.
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Beretta
1199 Valencia StAwesome Italian spot with an amazing bar and cocktail menu to boot. Be prepared to wait (they don't take reservations) but worth every minute of waiting.
Super local spot with a sweet couple who owns and operates the place. Great selection of cheese and wine.
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Noeteca Wine Bar
1551 Dolores StSuper local spot with a sweet couple who owns and operates the place. Great selection of cheese and wine.
About a 15 min walk to get to. Great margaritas and drinks + Tex Mex style Mexican food. You can also just grab apps and drinks at the bar.
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West of Pecos
550 Valencia StAbout a 15 min walk to get to. Great margaritas and drinks + Tex Mex style Mexican food. You can also just grab apps and drinks at the bar.
Tacos El Patron
1500 S Van Ness AveNearby Parks
You're within so many awesome parks that have their own charm. Enjoy!
Bernal Heights Park
3400-3416 Folsom StCool views of the city
This is the park to "see and be seen" in SF. You're trip isn't complete in SF til you snap some photos here. Bring a blanket and camp out and people watch all day!
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Mission Dolores Park
19th StreetThis is the park to "see and be seen" in SF. You're trip isn't complete in SF til you snap some photos here. Bring a blanket and camp out and people watch all day!
Upper Noe Recreation Center
295 Day StGreat spot for kids and walkers alike
This quaint park has a huge grassy area to camp out at. Sit at Precita Park Cafe nearby and enjoy a coffee or beer looking out into the park, it's our fav spot near there!
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I-Park yePrecita
3200 Folsom StThis quaint park has a huge grassy area to camp out at. Sit at Precita Park Cafe nearby and enjoy a coffee or beer looking out into the park, it's our fav spot near there!
Essentials
Safeway
3350 Mission StWalgreens
1333 Castro StThe UPS Store
2443 Fillmore StUnited States Postal Service
3245 Geary BlvdWhole Foods Market
3950 24th StCoffee
Ritual Coffee Roasters
1026 Valencia StThe best spot for a hipster coffee nearby
Another cute and cozy coffee shop that's locally owned. I recommend their coconut milk latte, they also have a small breakfast and lunch menu if you're hungry :)
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Martha & Bros. Coffee Co.
745 Cortland AveAnother cute and cozy coffee shop that's locally owned. I recommend their coconut milk latte, they also have a small breakfast and lunch menu if you're hungry :)
Great coffee, pastries and food at this spot. This bakery is one of SF's finest.
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Vive la tarte
1160 Howard StGreat coffee, pastries and food at this spot. This bakery is one of SF's finest.
Locally owned, uber cute coffee spot. Post up with a good book and a latte here!
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Pinhole Coffee
231 Cortland AveLocally owned, uber cute coffee spot. Post up with a good book and a latte here!
Closest cafe to the house, solid coffee. They have a good selection of paninis, sandwiches, and other breakfast items for a quick and yummy breakfast as well.
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Cafe Seventy8
78 29th StClosest cafe to the house, solid coffee. They have a good selection of paninis, sandwiches, and other breakfast items for a quick and yummy breakfast as well.
Our fav SF spots-- all neighborhoods
Here's a list of some of our favorite restaurants throughout the city!
Ebisu Restaurant
1283 9th AveGreat sushi, nice ambiance
State Bird Provisions
1529 Fillmore StPricey, but memorable meal
Blackwood
2150 Chestnut StHighly recommend this for brunch
Really cool take on Mexican cuisine, awesome ambiance. Pricey, but worth it. Great cocktails too!
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Cala
149 Fell StReally cool take on Mexican cuisine, awesome ambiance. Pricey, but worth it. Great cocktails too!
Gracias Madre
2211 Mission StMexican vegetarian, yummmyy
Really good Asian/fusiony type restaurant. Intimate and cozy
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The House
1230 Grant AveReally good Asian/fusiony type restaurant. Intimate and cozy
Cool spot in the Tenderloin, take an Uber in and out of there and don't wander around this hood. Just stick to the restaurant/bar which has a really trendy ambiance
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Chambers eat + drink
601 Eddy StCool spot in the Tenderloin, take an Uber in and out of there and don't wander around this hood. Just stick to the restaurant/bar which has a really trendy ambiance
Plow
1299 18th StGreat brunch spot! You'll have to wait to get seated.
Worth the wait, super yummy Burmese food. A local favorite.
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Burma Superstar
309 Clement StWorth the wait, super yummy Burmese food. A local favorite.
Nopalito
306 Broderick StHigh end Mexican with a cool ambiance
Really good California cuisine, if you go make sure you take photos at Washington Square Park!
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Park Tavern
1652 Stockton StReally good California cuisine, if you go make sure you take photos at Washington Square Park!
Charmaine's
45 McAllister StFavorite Mission bars
Here are some of our favorite bars in the Mission.
ABV
3174 16th StAmazing cocktails and intimate ambiance
El Rio
3158 Mission StSuper fun gay bar steps away from our place!
Nearby brewery with warehouse-y vibes. You can bring kids!
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Barebottle Brewing Company
1525 Cortland AveNearby brewery with warehouse-y vibes. You can bring kids!
The Beehive
842 Valencia StCool ambiance and yummy cocktails
Bond Bar
3079 16th StSuper fun classic Mission bar
Double Dutch
3192 16th StIf you wanna drink AND dance, this is a fun spot.
Curio
775 Valencia StGreat cocktails and food with an outdoor space too!
Virgil's Sea Room
3152 Mission StNearby bar full of locals!
Bon Voyage!
584 Valencia St