Guidebook for San Francisco
Food Scene
Fiore Caffe
3599 24th StGreat breakfast/lunch spot, sandwiches.
Arizmendi Bakery
1331 9th AveFamous bakery, don't miss it.
Hamlet
Recently opened, really nice spot.
One of my favorite restaurants in SF, 5 minute walk.
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Tuba Authentic Turkish Restaurant
1007 A Guerrero StOne of my favorite restaurants in SF, 5 minute walk.
Martha & Brothers Coffee Company
3868 24th StPopular coffee spot
Rated the country's best salsa (and one of the best burritos.
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Papalote Mexican Grill
1777 Fulton StRated the country's best salsa (and one of the best burritos.
Only a few years old but already considered a landmark.
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Wise Sons Jewish Delicatessen
3150 24th StOnly a few years old but already considered a landmark.
One of the hottest SF restaurants, will need to book in advance!
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AL's Place
1499 Valencia StreetOne of the hottest SF restaurants, will need to book in advance!
World famous. A long wait so I go to Arizmendi instead.
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Tartine Bakery
600 Guerrero StWorld famous. A long wait so I go to Arizmendi instead.
Firefly
4288 24th StreetNeighborhood standard, California cuisine.
Lucca Ravioli Company
1100 Valencia StFamous Italian market.
Paprika
3324 24th StCzech place, get the goulash!
Small but popular sushi place, I think they import special fish every day from Japan.
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Saru Sushi Bar
3856 24th StSmall but popular sushi place, I think they import special fish every day from Japan.
Savor open kitchen
3913 24th StGood brunch spot, sit in the outside patio.
One of the most famous restaurants in SF. Their pizza place next door is also top notch.
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Pizzeria Delfina
3621 18th StOne of the most famous restaurants in SF. Their pizza place next door is also top notch.
If you are looking for some very good Chinese nearby, this is the place to go.
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Eric's Restaurant
1500 Church StIf you are looking for some very good Chinese nearby, this is the place to go.
My favorite SF restaurant, they specialize in roasted dungeness crab. Order one crab each and share the garlic noodles and you will remember it forever. Sister restaurant Crustacean (same menu) is closer to downtown.
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Thanh Long Restaurant
4101 Judah StMy favorite SF restaurant, they specialize in roasted dungeness crab. Order one crab each and share the garlic noodles and you will remember it forever. Sister restaurant Crustacean (same menu) is closer to downtown.
Beretta
1199 Valencia StExcellent Italian/Californian cuisine and cocktails.
New Portugese restaurant, the only one in the city, from an accomplished chef.
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Uma Casa
1550 Church StNew Portugese restaurant, the only one in the city, from an accomplished chef.
This is the most famous tacqueria in the city (country?). Lines can be long but it moves fast. There's plenty of other options in the neighborhood if you don't want to wait. You can't go wrong with Mexican in this part of the city.
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La Taqueria
2889 Mission StThis is the most famous tacqueria in the city (country?). Lines can be long but it moves fast. There's plenty of other options in the neighborhood if you don't want to wait. You can't go wrong with Mexican in this part of the city.
Dianda's Italian American Pastry
2883 Mission StOld school.
Drinks & Nightlife
I'm biased because I'm involved with this wine bar but it's a great place for some drinks and a lighter meal. 12 minute walk.
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20 Spot
3565 20th StI'm biased because I'm involved with this wine bar but it's a great place for some drinks and a lighter meal. 12 minute walk.
Caskhouse
3853 24th StreetBar 5 minutes from house.
The Chíeftaín Irish Pub & Restaurant
198 5th St
Pi Bar
1432 Valencia StGreat beer selection and solid pizza and other food.
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
3950 24th StClosest supermarket.
Walgreens
1333 Castro St1 block away. There's convenience stories 1-2 blocks away in most directions but this is my go-to.
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Mama's Market
3500 22nd St1 block away. There's convenience stories 1-2 blocks away in most directions but this is my go-to.
Parks & Nature
Twin Peaks
Perhaps the best urbanscape in the world.
Bernal Heights
56 Ellsworth StMore amazing views of SF.
One of the most popular city parks, with incredible views of the SF skyline. 10 minute walk.
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Mission Dolores Park
19th StreetOne of the most popular city parks, with incredible views of the SF skyline. 10 minute walk.
Sightseeing
Clarion Alley
Clarion AlleyThe most well-known street for mural viewing.
Great murals on this street as well. Go to Wise Sons for brunch and this is nearby.
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Balmy Alley
50 Balmy StGreat murals on this street as well. Go to Wise Sons for brunch and this is nearby.
Walk up these beautifully mosaic steps and go to the top of Gran View Terrace for a view of the bridge and ocean.
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Izicoco Zegama Zesithathu Eziyintile
16th AvenueWalk up these beautifully mosaic steps and go to the top of Gran View Terrace for a view of the bridge and ocean.
I-Mission San Francisco de Asis
3321 16th StWalk all the way up from the bottom for a rewarding view.
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Lyon Street Steps
2545-2551 Lyon StWalk all the way up from the bottom for a rewarding view.
Shopping
Lots of good boutiques on 24th, this is one of the more popular ones.
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Ambiance
3979 24th StLots of good boutiques on 24th, this is one of the more popular ones.
Valencia St has lots of shops including this local favorite.
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Azalea Boutique
411 Hayes StValencia St has lots of shops including this local favorite.
Paxton Gate
824 Valencia StOnly place of its kind, check it out.
Over 1,000 types of chocolate (possibly most in the world).
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Chocolate Covered
4069 24th StOver 1,000 types of chocolate (possibly most in the world).
Entertainment & Activities
Recently reopened after a huge renovation of this historic theater. Dinner and a movie.
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Alamo Drafthouse Cinema
2550 Mission StRecently reopened after a huge renovation of this historic theater. Dinner and a movie.
Bar/restaurant and indoor mini golf, a very cool spot.
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Urban Putt
1096 S Van Ness AveBar/restaurant and indoor mini golf, a very cool spot.
Mission Bowling Club
3176 17th StGood food/drink and a handful of new lanes.
Inventive brewery dating to 1896. Created the famous Anchor Steam beer - unique unto itself, as well as the first West Coast IPO (Anchor Liberty Ale). The tour is fantastic.
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Anchor Brewing Company
1705 Mariposa StInventive brewery dating to 1896. Created the famous Anchor Steam beer - unique unto itself, as well as the first West Coast IPO (Anchor Liberty Ale). The tour is fantastic.