Noe Valley Recommendations
Neighborhoods
Noe Valley is your home sweet home for your stay in San Francisco. There are plenty of small businesses that make this area perfect for vacationers and locals alike.
A friendly, safe and family-oriented neighborhood with shops, restaurants and a laidback yet upscale culture.
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Noe Valley
A friendly, safe and family-oriented neighborhood with shops, restaurants and a laidback yet upscale culture.
Food scene
Saru is a hidden gem— chic hole-in-the-wall with phenomenal fresh sushi. It’s small and they don’t take reservations, so get there early or be prepared to wait.
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Saru Sushi Bar
3856 24th StSaru is a hidden gem— chic hole-in-the-wall with phenomenal fresh sushi. It’s small and they don’t take reservations, so get there early or be prepared to wait.
Just one block away from the rental house, Douglas is a coffee bar and curated market with a great wine selection.
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Douglas
1598 Sanchez StJust one block away from the rental house, Douglas is a coffee bar and curated market with a great wine selection.
Great spot for any meal. They take walk-ins, have indoor/outdoor seating and a great menu for New American fare with some Mediterranean flair.
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NOVY Restaurant
4000 24th StGreat spot for any meal. They take walk-ins, have indoor/outdoor seating and a great menu for New American fare with some Mediterranean flair.
The portions are huge so come hungry! They’ve got terrific options for brunch and lunch— crepes, sandwiches, salads, burgers and more. Sit on the back patio on a nice day.
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Savor open kitchen
3913 24th StThe portions are huge so come hungry! They’ve got terrific options for brunch and lunch— crepes, sandwiches, salads, burgers and more. Sit on the back patio on a nice day.
This is a favorite for all breakfast and brunch aficionados. Classic cuisine (pancakes, bacon, eggs, etc.) that has a large weekend crowd. Small restaurant so expect to wait.
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Aha Fresh
4007 24th StThis is a favorite for all breakfast and brunch aficionados. Classic cuisine (pancakes, bacon, eggs, etc.) that has a large weekend crowd. Small restaurant so expect to wait.
Firefly is an upscale yet quaint dining experience in the upper corner of Noe Valley. Order the daikon radish dish if it’s still on the menu.
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Firefly
4288 24th StreetFirefly is an upscale yet quaint dining experience in the upper corner of Noe Valley. Order the daikon radish dish if it’s still on the menu.
Treat yourself to a treat at the Noe Valley Bakery! Delectable selection of cookies, cakes, tarts and more.
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Noe Valley Bakery
4073 24th StTreat yourself to a treat at the Noe Valley Bakery! Delectable selection of cookies, cakes, tarts and more.
Noe's Cantina
1199 Church StReal deal margaritas + casual cantina fare. Good for happy hour.
If you’re feelin’ fancy, Uma Casa is a good spot for Portuguese seafood and small plates. It’s on the pricier side and it’s a good idea to make a reservation.
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Uma Casa
1550 Church StIf you’re feelin’ fancy, Uma Casa is a good spot for Portuguese seafood and small plates. It’s on the pricier side and it’s a good idea to make a reservation.
Really really really good ice cream. Always a line but it moves quickly.
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Mitchell's Ice Cream
688 San Jose AvenueReally really really good ice cream. Always a line but it moves quickly.
Amazing frozen yogurt spot with flavors that change often and are always mouth-watering. You get to do your own toppings which is delicious and dangerous ;)
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Easy Breezy
4028 24th StAmazing frozen yogurt spot with flavors that change often and are always mouth-watering. You get to do your own toppings which is delicious and dangerous ;)
There is a Starbucks right across the street but this local spot is definitely the way to go. Positive, neighborhood vibe with great coffee drinks.
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Bernie's
3966 24th StThere is a Starbucks right across the street but this local spot is definitely the way to go. Positive, neighborhood vibe with great coffee drinks.
My favorite spot for quick, delicious Mexican. I usually go for super nachos or a vegetarian burrito and I’ve never been disappointed.
Casa Mexicana Restaurant
3917 24th StMy favorite spot for quick, delicious Mexican. I usually go for super nachos or a vegetarian burrito and I’ve never been disappointed.
I’m sure you know Whole Foods is a fantastically stocked yet expensive grocery store.
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Whole Foods Market
3950 24th StI’m sure you know Whole Foods is a fantastically stocked yet expensive grocery store.
Bars & Nightlife
Noe Valley’s favorite bar. Not quite a dive but definitely has a no frills, down-home feel to it. Large beer selection and a jukebox. Back patio is great on sunny afternoons!
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Valley Tavern
4054 24th StNoe Valley’s favorite bar. Not quite a dive but definitely has a no frills, down-home feel to it. Large beer selection and a jukebox. Back patio is great on sunny afternoons!
Shopping & Self Care
Need a manicure or pedicure during your stay? This place is clean and nice, the ladies who work there are friendly and do a great job.
Rainbow Nail Spa
4023 24th StNeed a manicure or pedicure during your stay? This place is clean and nice, the ladies who work there are friendly and do a great job.
My favorite fitness yoga studio in the city. The classes are somehow relaxing and invigorating at the same time. Great way to squeeze in a workout during your trip!
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MOXIE: Bernal Heights
3232 Mission StMy favorite fitness yoga studio in the city. The classes are somehow relaxing and invigorating at the same time. Great way to squeeze in a workout during your trip!
This workout studio is two blocks away and has a killer spin class. They offer other classes like TRX and have a convenient schedule.
Cardio Tone
1747 Church StThis workout studio is two blocks away and has a killer spin class. They offer other classes like TRX and have a convenient schedule.
My go-to clothing boutique for dresses, jewelry, gifts and work/going out attire.
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Ambiance
3979 24th StMy go-to clothing boutique for dresses, jewelry, gifts and work/going out attire.
If you have time for a facial or skincare treatment, book an appointment here! Very much a hidden he in the neighborhood.
Athena Ellen Esthetics
4175 24th StIf you have time for a facial or skincare treatment, book an appointment here! Very much a hidden he in the neighborhood.
In case you need any personal items, this Walgreens is close by, has a parking lot and has almost everything.
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Walgreens
1333 Castro StIn case you need any personal items, this Walgreens is close by, has a parking lot and has almost everything.
Sightseeing
Dolores Park is the go-to hangout spot for everyone. One a nice day, it looks like a music festival with hundreds of picnic blankets, hula hoopers, dancers and low-key entrepreneurs. It’s also a great spot for kids birthday parties, dates or solo time! You can take the J Church straight there (the stop is 2 blocks from my home.)
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Mission Dolores Park
19th StreetDolores Park is the go-to hangout spot for everyone. One a nice day, it looks like a music festival with hundreds of picnic blankets, hula hoopers, dancers and low-key entrepreneurs. It’s also a great spot for kids birthday parties, dates or solo time! You can take the J Church straight there (the stop is 2 blocks from my home.)