Guidebook for San Francisco
Essentials
Rumored to be the best butcher in San Francisco! You can find beautiful fresh meats and fish here as well as a few farm fresh staples. Sandwiches and soups are amazing for lunch.
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Avedano's Meats
235 Cortland AveRumored to be the best butcher in San Francisco! You can find beautiful fresh meats and fish here as well as a few farm fresh staples. Sandwiches and soups are amazing for lunch.
Good place to pick up local produce and health centric grocery items.
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The Good Life Grocery
448 Cortland AveGood place to pick up local produce and health centric grocery items.
Not our favorite place to shop for grocery but a solid option to get quick and cheap grocery needs.
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Safeway
3350 Mission StNot our favorite place to shop for grocery but a solid option to get quick and cheap grocery needs.
A little bit further away, but our favorite place to shop for groceries. Produce is always fresh and local. Deli selections are health conscious and delicious.
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Canyon Market
2815 Diamond StA little bit further away, but our favorite place to shop for groceries. Produce is always fresh and local. Deli selections are health conscious and delicious.
Food Scene
Recently we gathered a few of our pastry chef friends and held a blind taste test for the best croissant in the city. Sandbox was the standout leader. Also serves locally roasted Ritual Coffee.
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Sandbox Bakery
833 Cortland AvenueRecently we gathered a few of our pastry chef friends and held a blind taste test for the best croissant in the city. Sandbox was the standout leader. Also serves locally roasted Ritual Coffee.
The Rebel Within Muffin... a bacon and chive muffin with a runny egg baked inside. Need I say more? Beautiful interior and even more beautiful pastries. Serving locally roasted Sightglass coffee.
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Craftsman and Wolves
746 Valencia StThe Rebel Within Muffin... a bacon and chive muffin with a runny egg baked inside. Need I say more? Beautiful interior and even more beautiful pastries. Serving locally roasted Sightglass coffee.
Fantastic sushi. Sit at the bar if you can and let the chef bring you whatever is fresh. He never steers us wrong.
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ICHI Sushi
3369 Mission StFantastic sushi. Sit at the bar if you can and let the chef bring you whatever is fresh. He never steers us wrong.
Korean comfort food with an elevated approach. The entire menu is a delightful adventure in Asian flavors. We've never had a dish there we didn't love.
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Commissary
59 9th StKorean comfort food with an elevated approach. The entire menu is a delightful adventure in Asian flavors. We've never had a dish there we didn't love.
Low key atmosphere where you can grab delicious Southern comforts like fried chicken, brusel sprouts, mac n' cheese, or shrimp and grits. Also a great location for brunch.
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The Front Porch
65 29th StLow key atmosphere where you can grab delicious Southern comforts like fried chicken, brusel sprouts, mac n' cheese, or shrimp and grits. Also a great location for brunch.
New in the neighborhood and part of the indie 331 Cortland Marketplace shops. They do one thing really well: make waffles. Don't miss the maple bacon waffle with a poached egg inside.
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331 Cortland Ave
331 Cortland AvenueNew in the neighborhood and part of the indie 331 Cortland Marketplace shops. They do one thing really well: make waffles. Don't miss the maple bacon waffle with a poached egg inside.
Established in 1953, Mitchell’s is a family-owned San Francisco institution. Expect Philippino flavors like young coconut or the shockingly purple Ube.
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Mitchell's Ice Cream
688 San Jose AvenueEstablished in 1953, Mitchell’s is a family-owned San Francisco institution. Expect Philippino flavors like young coconut or the shockingly purple Ube.
One of the most heralded ice cream spots in SF. The line sometimes reaches around the block. Few people know that the soft serve window also sells their ice cream sandwiches with half the wait!
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Bi-Rite Creamery
3692 18th StOne of the most heralded ice cream spots in SF. The line sometimes reaches around the block. Few people know that the soft serve window also sells their ice cream sandwiches with half the wait!
One of our favorite places to eat when there is a special occasion. Thoughtful menu that changes each day with seasonality and inventive California French cooking.
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Commonwealth
2224 Mission StOne of our favorite places to eat when there is a special occasion. Thoughtful menu that changes each day with seasonality and inventive California French cooking.
Rustic American and Meditteranean dishes made from local produce. Some of the best fried chicken we've ever tasted! Outdoor garden is lovely on a warm night.
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Blue Plate
3218 Mission StRustic American and Meditteranean dishes made from local produce. Some of the best fried chicken we've ever tasted! Outdoor garden is lovely on a warm night.
Owner Wilson is great and conscientious about providing the best coffee drinks and snacks sourced from local artisans.
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Mission District
Owner Wilson is great and conscientious about providing the best coffee drinks and snacks sourced from local artisans.
Delicious pies made from produce from a local farm where adolescents are taught about agriculture. Open late and free wifi.
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Mission Pie
2901 Mission StDelicious pies made from produce from a local farm where adolescents are taught about agriculture. Open late and free wifi.
Creative food inspired by the flavors and produce of Mexico served tapas style. Fun and colorful interior.
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Loló
974 Valencia StCreative food inspired by the flavors and produce of Mexico served tapas style. Fun and colorful interior.
Dos Piñas
251 Rhode Island StBest fish tacos EVER.
A favorite amongst San Franciscans for crispy thin pizzas with beautiful fresh toppings.
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Pizzeria Delfina
3621 18th StA favorite amongst San Franciscans for crispy thin pizzas with beautiful fresh toppings.
Shopping
Forget about Ghirardelli chocolate. Dandelion's bean-to-bar chocolate made in the Mission is far superior. Unforgettable.
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Dandelion Chocolate
740 Valencia StForget about Ghirardelli chocolate. Dandelion's bean-to-bar chocolate made in the Mission is far superior. Unforgettable.
Curator
Unique indie gifts and a great selection of fragrances.
Walgreens
1496 Market StClosest pharmacy for travel needs, medications, etc.
Closest hardware store with an incredibly friendly staff and strong community spirit.
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Cole Hardware
3312 Mission StreetClosest hardware store with an incredibly friendly staff and strong community spirit.
Great place to pick up a gift, unique home goods, or a book of new recipes.
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Heartfelt
436 Cortland AveGreat place to pick up a gift, unique home goods, or a book of new recipes.
Since we don't have a TV and you might be looking for a book to read. Red Hill (recently renamed to Badger Books) has a good selection of both used and new titles.
Dog Eared Books: Red Hill Books
Since we don't have a TV and you might be looking for a book to read. Red Hill (recently renamed to Badger Books) has a good selection of both used and new titles.
Sightseeing
It is a climb for sure but you shouldn't miss it. One of the best views of the city and bay. Also an off leash dog park for any furry guests.
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Bernal Heights Park
3400-3416 Folsom StIt is a climb for sure but you shouldn't miss it. One of the best views of the city and bay. Also an off leash dog park for any furry guests.
Drinks & Nightlife
This place serves lovely California inspired cuisine but its real forte is their extensive wine list as well as the very friendly and helpful sommeliers.
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St. Vincent Tavern and Wine Merchant
1270 Valencia StreetThis place serves lovely California inspired cuisine but its real forte is their extensive wine list as well as the very friendly and helpful sommeliers.
Iron & Gold
3187 Mission StGood cocktails, great ambiance, indoor fireplaces.