Guidebook for San Francisco
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Slow service, small place. The best coffee around my place. Limited pastry. Very close to home.
http://www.yelp.com/biz/coffeeshop-san-francisco
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CoffeeShop
3139 Mission StSlow service, small place. The best coffee around my place. Limited pastry. Very close to home.
http://www.yelp.com/biz/coffeeshop-san-francisco
The best Bakery in SF. Go early. Line gets long. Get their Croissant Jamon and whatever else you want. That Croissant is to die for.
http://www.yelp.com/biz/tartine-bakery-and-cafe-san-francisco
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Tartine Bakery
600 Guerrero StThe best Bakery in SF. Go early. Line gets long. Get their Croissant Jamon and whatever else you want. That Croissant is to die for.
http://www.yelp.com/biz/tartine-bakery-and-cafe-san-francisco
Lively coffee joint. A popular SF chain. Every drink with cardamon and mint is awesome here.
http://www.yelp.com/biz/philz-coffee-san-francisco
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Philz Coffee
3101 24th StLively coffee joint. A popular SF chain. Every drink with cardamon and mint is awesome here.
http://www.yelp.com/biz/philz-coffee-san-francisco
A diner. They have good pancakes.
http://www.yelp.com/biz/red-cafe-san-francisco
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Red Cafe
2894 Mission StA diner. They have good pancakes.
http://www.yelp.com/biz/red-cafe-san-francisco
Latin breakfast.
http://www.yelp.com/biz/sun-rise-restaurant-san-francisco-2
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Sun Rise Restaurant
3126 24th StLatin breakfast.
http://www.yelp.com/biz/sun-rise-restaurant-san-francisco-2
Small pastry place inside another establishment.
http://www.yelp.com/biz/knead-patisserie-san-francisco
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Knead Patisserie
3111 24th StSmall pastry place inside another establishment.
http://www.yelp.com/biz/knead-patisserie-san-francisco
Great italian pastries and cakes. More Italian American actually
http://www.yelp.com/biz/diandas-italian-american-pastry-san-francisco
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Dianda's Italian American Pastry
2883 Mission StGreat italian pastries and cakes. More Italian American actually
http://www.yelp.com/biz/diandas-italian-american-pastry-san-francisco
Known for great bread, bakeries and pizza.
http://www.yelp.com/biz/arizmendi-bakery-san-francisco-2
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Arizmendi Bakery
1331 9th AveKnown for great bread, bakeries and pizza.
http://www.yelp.com/biz/arizmendi-bakery-san-francisco-2
Local coffee roaster
http://www.yelp.com/biz/ritual-coffee-roasters-san-francisco
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Ritual Coffee Roasters
1026 Valencia StLocal coffee roaster
http://www.yelp.com/biz/ritual-coffee-roasters-san-francisco
Really fancy bakeries
http://www.yelp.com/biz/craftsman-and-wolves-san-francisco
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Craftsman and Wolves
746 Valencia StReally fancy bakeries
http://www.yelp.com/biz/craftsman-and-wolves-san-francisco
My favorite brunch joint, but must make reservations in advance. Expensive. http://www.yelp.com/biz/foreign-cinema-san-francisco
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Foreign Cinema
2534 Mission StMy favorite brunch joint, but must make reservations in advance. Expensive. http://www.yelp.com/biz/foreign-cinema-san-francisco
Great sunday brunch spot. Make reservations otherwise wait hours. Bottomless mimosas. http://www.yelp.com/biz/radish-san-francisco
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Radish
3465 19th StreetGreat sunday brunch spot. Make reservations otherwise wait hours. Bottomless mimosas. http://www.yelp.com/biz/radish-san-francisco
a nice walk to this brunch joint. very popular and yummy. http://www.yelp.com/biz/griddle-fresh-san-francisco
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Aha Fresh
4007 24th Sta nice walk to this brunch joint. very popular and yummy. http://www.yelp.com/biz/griddle-fresh-san-francisco
Great cafe by a fun, local, dog & kid friendly park.
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Precita Park Cafe & Grill
500 Precita AvenueGreat cafe by a fun, local, dog & kid friendly park.
My favorite italian place. Great drinks as well.
http://www.yelp.com/biz/locanda-san-francisco
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Locanda
557 Valencia StMy favorite italian place. Great drinks as well.
http://www.yelp.com/biz/locanda-san-francisco
Peruvian restaurant. Yummy. http://www.yelp.com/biz/mi-lindo-per%C3%BA-san-francisco-2
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Mi Lindo Peru
3226 Mission StPeruvian restaurant. Yummy. http://www.yelp.com/biz/mi-lindo-per%C3%BA-san-francisco-2
There are two locations for this peruvian restaurant chain. Van Ness is better. Valencia is more fun to walk down.
http://www.yelp.com/biz/lim%C3%B3n-rotisserie-san-francisco-4
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Limón Rotisserie
524 Valencia StThere are two locations for this peruvian restaurant chain. Van Ness is better. Valencia is more fun to walk down.
http://www.yelp.com/biz/lim%C3%B3n-rotisserie-san-francisco-4
Expensive but delicious sushi.
http://www.yelp.com/biz/saru-sushi-bar-san-francisco
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Saru Sushi Bar
3856 24th StExpensive but delicious sushi.
http://www.yelp.com/biz/saru-sushi-bar-san-francisco
Not my neighborhood, but my favorite sushi restaurant.
http://www.yelp.com/biz/ryokos-japanese-restaurant-and-bar-san-francisco
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Ryoko's Japanese Restaurant & Bar
619 Taylor StNot my neighborhood, but my favorite sushi restaurant.
http://www.yelp.com/biz/ryokos-japanese-restaurant-and-bar-san-francisco
If you can get reservations, this is the best local restaurant. Menu changes every day. Prefixed 4-course menu for $25/person. $8 for extra arepa (which I recommend).
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Mr. Pollo
2823 Mission StIf you can get reservations, this is the best local restaurant. Menu changes every day. Prefixed 4-course menu for $25/person. $8 for extra arepa (which I recommend).
Far away, but best burmese restaurant. Get their tea leaf salad.
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Burma Superstar
309 Clement StFar away, but best burmese restaurant. Get their tea leaf salad.
Yamo
3406 18th StA hole in the wall joint. Burmese food. Pretty darn good!
Expensive but by far the best Mediterranean food in SF. Always consistently top notch restaurant.
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Kokkari Estiatorio
200 Jackson StExpensive but by far the best Mediterranean food in SF. Always consistently top notch restaurant.
If you get cravings for boba drinks. If you've never tried a boba drink, this could be fun!
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Boba Guys Mission
3491 19th StIf you get cravings for boba drinks. If you've never tried a boba drink, this could be fun!
Good italian. One of the only bars that open past 11pm that is not a dive bar. Gets crowded at night.
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Beretta
1199 Valencia StGood italian. One of the only bars that open past 11pm that is not a dive bar. Gets crowded at night.
DOSA on Valencia
995 Valencia StSouth Indian, vegetarian food. Great fusion.
Henry's Hunan
1708 Church StLocal chinese joint I like.
Very popular among tourists, but not me. Their mafutofu is great.
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Mission Chinese Food
2234 Mission StVery popular among tourists, but not me. Their mafutofu is great.
Tuba Authentic Turkish Restaurant
1007 A Guerrero StDelicious Turkish dish
Creme Brulee Cart
Dessert place
sexy french bistro from a michelin-starred duo
http://sosh.com/san-francisco/urchin-bistrot/sexy-french-bistro-from-a-michelin-starred-duo
584 Valencia St
sexy french bistro from a michelin-starred duo
http://sosh.com/san-francisco/urchin-bistrot/sexy-french-bistro-from-a-michelin-starred-duo
Mission Cheese
736 Valencia StAmerica's best cheeses?!? You be the judge.
Piattini
2331 Mission Streettrendy italian small plates
Prubechu
2224 Mission StreetGuamanian restaurant
La Rondalla
901 Valencia Streetlate night mexican dive
sweetmue
3414 22nd Stfrench pastries with asian ingredients
St. Francis Fountain
2801 24th StGreat brunch spot. Classic milkshakes.
Ramen Izakaya Goku
3232 16th StRamen!!!
Entertainment & Activities
I-Park yePrecita
3200 Folsom StGreat kid & dog friendly park
Fort Mason
2 Marina BlvdSightseeing
Parque Niños Unidos
3090 23rd StSmall, kid-friendly park.
Drinks & Nightlife
My favorite local wine bar. Quite, sophisticated taste. Not a place for dinner though they have good appetizers.
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20 Spot
3565 20th StMy favorite local wine bar. Quite, sophisticated taste. Not a place for dinner though they have good appetizers.
Southern Pacific Brewing
620 Treat AveOpen space brewery.
Anchor Brewing Company
1705 Mariposa StPopular joint for beer brewery
ABV
3174 16th Stplayful cocktails
Loló
974 Valencia Stcevicheria
El Techo
2516 Mission Strootop bar. great drinks.
Hog & Rocks
3431 19th StreetOpens late - good cocktail
The Vestry
777 Valencia Streetcool interior
Everything Else
Clarion Alley
Clarion AlleyFun for graffiti sighting.
The most beautiful mural in SF. So beautiful that no one ever tags over the building.
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Women's Building Mural
3543 18th StThe most beautiful mural in SF. So beautiful that no one ever tags over the building.
The north half is under construction, but the south half is not. It's a great park to people watch. The best view is from the corner of 20th & Church, also known as the Gay Beach.
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Mission Dolores Park
19th StreetThe north half is under construction, but the south half is not. It's a great park to people watch. The best view is from the corner of 20th & Church, also known as the Gay Beach.
It's quite a hike - but a great exercise. Roundtrip from my apartment will take about 30-40 mins, depending on your pace. The best panoramic view of SF. It's also a off-leash dog park.
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Bernal Heights Park
3400-3416 Folsom StIt's quite a hike - but a great exercise. Roundtrip from my apartment will take about 30-40 mins, depending on your pace. The best panoramic view of SF. It's also a off-leash dog park.
Soda/pop shop. They make + distribute their own soda, but they also sell soda from almost everywhere around the world. Worth checking out.
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The Laundry
3359 26th StSoda/pop shop. They make + distribute their own soda, but they also sell soda from almost everywhere around the world. Worth checking out.
Mission Pie
2901 Mission StAsk for recommendation. They are spot on.
Anthony's Cookies
1417 Valencia Stcookies.
Butter Love Bakeshop
3717 Balboa Stdesserts.
Most nearby police station. In case of emergency. 415-558-5400. In a state of emergency, call 9-1-1-.
San Francisco Police Department
1251 3rd StreetMost nearby police station. In case of emergency. 415-558-5400. In a state of emergency, call 9-1-1-.
The House Doctor
1017 Kansas StreetAdult urgent care / 415-834-5364. In a state of emergency, call 9-1-1-.
For emergency medical attention / 415-834-5364. In a state of emergency, call 9-1-1-.
Nurse-Midwives of Zuckerberg San Francisco General
1001 Potrero AveFor emergency medical attention / 415-834-5364. In a state of emergency, call 9-1-1-.
Closest hospital and focuses on pediatrics. May not have ER or urgent care. 415-647-8600. In a state of emergency, call 9-1-1-.
CPMC Mission Bernal Campus
3555 Cesar ChavezClosest hospital and focuses on pediatrics. May not have ER or urgent care. 415-647-8600. In a state of emergency, call 9-1-1-.
753 Alabama St
753 Alabama StreetBeer + wine
Amnesia
853 Valencia Stgypsy jazz & swing dancing
Mission Cliffs
2295 Harrison StIndoor rock climbing - can rent gear there.
Really old movie theatre. Sometimes they have very cool events / showings for cheap.
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Roxie Cinema
3117 16th StReally old movie theatre. Sometimes they have very cool events / showings for cheap.
I like this place for the singalongs. http://www.castrotheatre.com/singalongs.html
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Castro Theatre
429 Castro StI like this place for the singalongs. http://www.castrotheatre.com/singalongs.html
Historical building preserved by kink.com (porn company). I've never been but heard the tour is great. http://www.yelp.com/biz/sf-armory-san-francisco
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San Francisco Armory
1800 Mission StHistorical building preserved by kink.com (porn company). I've never been but heard the tour is great. http://www.yelp.com/biz/sf-armory-san-francisco
Shopping
Crazy flavors! I love their Taro flavor but everyone has their own favorite.
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Mitchell's Ice Cream
688 San Jose AvenueCrazy flavors! I love their Taro flavor but everyone has their own favorite.
Humphry Slocombe
Another yummy ice cream place.
Bi-Rite Creamery
3692 18th StMost popular ice cream place in SF
Sightseeing
Golden Gate Bridge
Golden Gate BridgeSightseeing
I-Palace of Fine Arts
3601 Lyon StSightseeing
Hyde Street Pier
2905 Hyde Stold historical boats
I-Mission San Francisco de Asis
3321 16th Stoldest mission in SF
Old Saint Mary's Cathedral
660 California Sthistorical landmark
400 California St
historical landmark
St. Patrick Catholic Church
756 Mission Sthistorical landmark
610 Vallejo St
610 Vallejo Streethistorical landmark
407 Jackson St
407 Jackson Streethistorical landmark
2656 Gough St
historical landmark
Essentials
Safeway
3350 Mission StGrocery shops near my apartment
Grocery shops near my apartment. (There's one on Mission + 26th as well.)
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Casa Guadalupe II
2909 Mission StGrocery shops near my apartment. (There's one on Mission + 26th as well.)
Casa Guadalupe Supermarket 3
2999 Mission StGrocery shops near my apartment
T & L Liquor Store Inc
3168 Mission Stlocal pharmacy
Stop & Shop Market
3000 Mission StClosest liquor store
Walgreens
1333 Castro StLocal pharmacy
Fancy grocery. Good quality. Good wine selection.
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26th & Guerrero Market
1400 Guerrero StFancy grocery. Good quality. Good wine selection.
Whole Foods Market
3950 24th StNearest Whole Foods
Harvest Hills Market
3216 Folsom StGreat natural food grocery & wine shop
Fun local market. A bit upscale. Really fresh.
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Local Mission Market
2670 Harrison StreetFun local market. A bit upscale. Really fresh.