Guidebook for San Francisco
Food Scene
Savory, delicious Scandinavian-style cuisine. Not to be confused with its sister restaurant, Tartine Bakery, which is also delicious and just up the street.
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Bar Tartine
561 Valencia StreetSavory, delicious Scandinavian-style cuisine. Not to be confused with its sister restaurant, Tartine Bakery, which is also delicious and just up the street.
Sure, you could walk to Sightglass or Four Barrel, but I think this is the best (and closest!) coffee around. This little gem is just around the corner on San Carlos and 18th.
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Linea Caffe
3417 18th StSure, you could walk to Sightglass or Four Barrel, but I think this is the best (and closest!) coffee around. This little gem is just around the corner on San Carlos and 18th.
Busy and scene-y, this place used to be a pop-up on the corner, but now it has its own space on 18th just across Mission. Best eggs of any ramen I've had in the city, and the staff is super friendly.
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Ken Ken Ramen
3378 18th StreetBusy and scene-y, this place used to be a pop-up on the corner, but now it has its own space on 18th just across Mission. Best eggs of any ramen I've had in the city, and the staff is super friendly.
A Mission institution, this Italian restaurant is delicious and the staff is delightful. Also try Delfina Pizzeria next door, but for a great meal, start here. Walk-ins for the counter and bar are always welcome. Just arrive early and have the wine flight!
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Pizzeria Delfina
3621 18th StA Mission institution, this Italian restaurant is delicious and the staff is delightful. Also try Delfina Pizzeria next door, but for a great meal, start here. Walk-ins for the counter and bar are always welcome. Just arrive early and have the wine flight!
It's in all the guidebooks, and for good reason: Tartine Bakery's wares are divine. Go early on a weekday and don't be daunted by the line. It moves quickly as soon as soon as the doors open. Get the morning bun or the ham croissant. Mmmmm…
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Tartine Bakery
600 Guerrero StIt's in all the guidebooks, and for good reason: Tartine Bakery's wares are divine. Go early on a weekday and don't be daunted by the line. It moves quickly as soon as soon as the doors open. Get the morning bun or the ham croissant. Mmmmm…
Sightseeing
The churchyard is beautiful…and famous! It's in a scene from Hitchcock's Vertigo. Jimmy Stewart stalks Kim Novak as she visits the (fictional) grave of Carlotta Valdez.
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I-Mission San Francisco de Asis
3321 16th StThe churchyard is beautiful…and famous! It's in a scene from Hitchcock's Vertigo. Jimmy Stewart stalks Kim Novak as she visits the (fictional) grave of Carlotta Valdez.
Entertainment & Activities
This beautiful old theatre is right in the middle of the Castro, about a 15 minute walk away. See what's playing online: There's always something good on.
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Castro Theatre
429 Castro StThis beautiful old theatre is right in the middle of the Castro, about a 15 minute walk away. See what's playing online: There's always something good on.
Great theatre with food and drinks at your seat! And assigned seats, which is handy. Newly converted from the lovely old Mission Theatre.
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Alamo Drafthouse Cinema
2550 Mission StGreat theatre with food and drinks at your seat! And assigned seats, which is handy. Newly converted from the lovely old Mission Theatre.
Getting Around
Not the most glamorous of BART stops, but only 5 minutes away from the flat. It'll get you anywhere you need to go downtown or to the East Bay.
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16th St Mission BART Station
2000 Mission StNot the most glamorous of BART stops, but only 5 minutes away from the flat. It'll get you anywhere you need to go downtown or to the East Bay.
Essentials
The best market in the whole wide world. Fresh, local, delicious food. Amazing deli. Helpful, friendly staff. Lots of wine. Get a sandwich to go and eat it at Dolores Park.
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Bi-Rite Market
3639 18th StThe best market in the whole wide world. Fresh, local, delicious food. Amazing deli. Helpful, friendly staff. Lots of wine. Get a sandwich to go and eat it at Dolores Park.
Arts & Culture
Modern art in the heart of the Inner Mission. About a 15 minute walk away.
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Southern Exposure
3030 20th StModern art in the heart of the Inner Mission. About a 15 minute walk away.
Shopping
Shopping on Valencia can be hit and miss, but if you want upscale unique-ness, Le Point is great. Ladies and Gents clothes with a French aesthetic. Great avant-garde labels.
LE POINT
301 Valencia StShopping on Valencia can be hit and miss, but if you want upscale unique-ness, Le Point is great. Ladies and Gents clothes with a French aesthetic. Great avant-garde labels.