Guidebook for San Francisco
Sightseeing
Barbecue and/or or buy some cheese, bread, sandwiches, local and organic fruits, olives, cookies and/or ice cream from nearby nearby Bi-Rite, then, picnic on this beautiful and local hangout park.
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Mission Dolores Park
19th StreetBarbecue and/or or buy some cheese, bread, sandwiches, local and organic fruits, olives, cookies and/or ice cream from nearby nearby Bi-Rite, then, picnic on this beautiful and local hangout park.
Historical and oldest structure in San Francisco. This is where San Francisco was born.
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I-Mission San Francisco de Asis
3321 16th StHistorical and oldest structure in San Francisco. This is where San Francisco was born.
Food Scene
Four Barrel Coffee
375 Valencia StOne of the best coffee's you'll ever have!
Damn good Mexican Cantina still family operated and owned. Fresh squeezed orange juice will set you up as well.
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San Jalisco
901 S Van Ness AveDamn good Mexican Cantina still family operated and owned. Fresh squeezed orange juice will set you up as well.
Relatively affordable sandwiches across the street from the apartment. Great for when you're on the go.
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Mr. Pickle's Sandwich Shop
3380 20th StRelatively affordable sandwiches across the street from the apartment. Great for when you're on the go.
Fantastic microbrew/local craft beer served at this contemporary microbrew restaurant bar location. A large space and kid-friendly with outdoor seating.
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Southern Pacific Brewing
620 Treat AveFantastic microbrew/local craft beer served at this contemporary microbrew restaurant bar location. A large space and kid-friendly with outdoor seating.
An institution with the locals and rarely visited by tourists. Food is local/organic, menu changed everyday, wine list is selected well, and knowledgeable staff. Recommend weekend brunches!
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Universal Cafe
2814 19th StAn institution with the locals and rarely visited by tourists. Food is local/organic, menu changed everyday, wine list is selected well, and knowledgeable staff. Recommend weekend brunches!
Blue bottle is some of the best local coffee in town. They have many locations in the San Francisco-Bay Area, but this one is closest to the apartment
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Blue Bottle Coffee
2900 18th StreetBlue bottle is some of the best local coffee in town. They have many locations in the San Francisco-Bay Area, but this one is closest to the apartment
Local nearby coffee, breakfast and mexican style torta shop. Neat small little shop and independently owned. Stop by here if you're on the go
798 S Van Ness Ave
798 South Van Ness AvenueLocal nearby coffee, breakfast and mexican style torta shop. Neat small little shop and independently owned. Stop by here if you're on the go
The BEST thin crust pizza in town, according to me . . . this restaurant is an icon in SF and you will be missing out if you don't go here.
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Pizzeria Delfina
3621 18th StThe BEST thin crust pizza in town, according to me . . . this restaurant is an icon in SF and you will be missing out if you don't go here.
Best pastry shop in SF. People line out the door and come from out of town just to come eat here. Outdoor seating is available which is caddy corner to a vibrant city corner.
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Tartine Bakery
600 Guerrero StBest pastry shop in SF. People line out the door and come from out of town just to come eat here. Outdoor seating is available which is caddy corner to a vibrant city corner.
Peruvian food the way it's suppose to be. Small shop located in the hallway of a non-profit building. The most affordable Peruvian food in the city (i.e. $5 cebiche). Food made by a real Peruvian!
2301 Mission St
Peruvian food the way it's suppose to be. Small shop located in the hallway of a non-profit building. The most affordable Peruvian food in the city (i.e. $5 cebiche). Food made by a real Peruvian!
I've been to Burma and this is the closest thing to Burmese street food you'll get and it's affordable. Get the House Chicken Coconut Noodle Soup, otherwise, known as Oh-no-kau-shway.
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Yamo
3406 18th StI've been to Burma and this is the closest thing to Burmese street food you'll get and it's affordable. Get the House Chicken Coconut Noodle Soup, otherwise, known as Oh-no-kau-shway.
They actually make their oyster sauce out of real oysters! Hip place and best chinese food you'll get in the city. Anticipate long waits towards the evening.
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Mission Chinese Food
2234 Mission StThey actually make their oyster sauce out of real oysters! Hip place and best chinese food you'll get in the city. Anticipate long waits towards the evening.
Delicious and affordable Mayan/Yucatan food. Try the Panuchos, which is a black bean puree pressed between corn tortilla's, then, deep fried. Bam!!! Toppings = meat, pickled red onions and cabbage
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Poc-Chuc
2886 16th StDelicious and affordable Mayan/Yucatan food. Try the Panuchos, which is a black bean puree pressed between corn tortilla's, then, deep fried. Bam!!! Toppings = meat, pickled red onions and cabbage
Venezuelan style Arepas (hand made corn tortillas stuffed with goodness), Yuca Fries, agua frescas, and more . . . who can ask for more. They are gluten free (use of corn) and have vegetarian options.
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Pica Pica Arepa Kitchen
401 Valencia StVenezuelan style Arepas (hand made corn tortillas stuffed with goodness), Yuca Fries, agua frescas, and more . . . who can ask for more. They are gluten free (use of corn) and have vegetarian options.
Yucatan style Panuchos (hand-made black bean puree pressed b/w corn tortilla's, then, deep-fried! BAM! Local hispanic/latinos clientele. Delicious especially when it's cheap! (i.e. $5 meal)
Yucatasia
2164 Mission StYucatan style Panuchos (hand-made black bean puree pressed b/w corn tortilla's, then, deep-fried! BAM! Local hispanic/latinos clientele. Delicious especially when it's cheap! (i.e. $5 meal)
Peruvian Rotisierre. Get the pisco sours, anything with pollo (i.e. pollo a la brassa) and gallena.
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Limón Rotisserie
524 Valencia StPeruvian Rotisierre. Get the pisco sours, anything with pollo (i.e. pollo a la brassa) and gallena.
Some of the best Ramen in town . . . at least I think so. Hand made ramen with all the right fixings and a boiled egg made to order (get it soft!). Only open Tuesday - Saturday.
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Ken Ken Ramen
3378 18th StreetSome of the best Ramen in town . . . at least I think so. Hand made ramen with all the right fixings and a boiled egg made to order (get it soft!). Only open Tuesday - Saturday.
Vegan? Traditional style Mexican food and ambiance with no meat or dairy products. They manage to make it tasty too!
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Gracias Madre
2211 Mission StVegan? Traditional style Mexican food and ambiance with no meat or dairy products. They manage to make it tasty too!
Cured meats and whisky pairings! Damn good place especially their prosciutto plates. If you're just drinking they have a full whisky tasting and flights.
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Hog & Rocks
3431 19th StreetCured meats and whisky pairings! Damn good place especially their prosciutto plates. If you're just drinking they have a full whisky tasting and flights.
Middle Eastern food, which has been verified by Israeli's as the best hummus. I agree. Beautiful thing is next door is Samir Amis, Egyptian owned, Palestinian ran general store.
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Old Jerusalem
2966 Mission StreetMiddle Eastern food, which has been verified by Israeli's as the best hummus. I agree. Beautiful thing is next door is Samir Amis, Egyptian owned, Palestinian ran general store.
Crazy delicious Charcuterie, Cal fusion, brunch, and dessert. Outdoor seating and natural ambiance. Near the heart of the Castro, this is a place that won't let you down.
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Starbelly
3583 16th StCrazy delicious Charcuterie, Cal fusion, brunch, and dessert. Outdoor seating and natural ambiance. Near the heart of the Castro, this is a place that won't let you down.
Located in a gritty part of SF, but the food is sourced locally, organic, they grow some ingredients on site. One of the first restaurants to obtain LEED Gold! Indoor and outdoor ambiance is splendid
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Bar Agricole
1540 11th StLocated in a gritty part of SF, but the food is sourced locally, organic, they grow some ingredients on site. One of the first restaurants to obtain LEED Gold! Indoor and outdoor ambiance is splendid
Loló
974 Valencia StGood food, drinks, vibe and lounge spot. You'll have fun
Street tacos are to die for here, straight up with no fillers. Only $2 each! Ranging from Asada to Lengua (for those whom are adventurous). Though the best is the Al Pastor (Marinated Pork). Yummm
3033 24th St
3033 24th StreetStreet tacos are to die for here, straight up with no fillers. Only $2 each! Ranging from Asada to Lengua (for those whom are adventurous). Though the best is the Al Pastor (Marinated Pork). Yummm
Everything Else
Fiesta Laundromat
898 S Van Ness AveYou need to be clean . . . duh! And, it's just across the street.
Bowling and bar combo with gourmet bar food such as really good burgers. A local favorite, so make reservations for bowling lanes (only 4 lanes) in advance. 1-2 lane is reserved for walk-ins.
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Mission Bowling Club
3176 17th StBowling and bar combo with gourmet bar food such as really good burgers. A local favorite, so make reservations for bowling lanes (only 4 lanes) in advance. 1-2 lane is reserved for walk-ins.
Drinks & Nightlife
Local dive bar with a good selection of beer (no liquor) with a pool table. Great place to start or end the night and talk to some of the locals.
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Shotwell's Beer Saloon
3349 20th StLocal dive bar with a good selection of beer (no liquor) with a pool table. Great place to start or end the night and talk to some of the locals.
Unique local bar caddy corner to Folsom. Beer and liquor available. Filled with locals and bar peanuts can be eaten and thrown on the ground.
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The Homestead
2301 Folsom StUnique local bar caddy corner to Folsom. Beer and liquor available. Filled with locals and bar peanuts can be eaten and thrown on the ground.
Well selected beers, quaint outdoor seating, local dive and a plethora of board games available. Good for a game night with friends.
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The Sycamore
2140 Mission StWell selected beers, quaint outdoor seating, local dive and a plethora of board games available. Good for a game night with friends.
Institutional bar complete with beer and liquor. A local favorite. Music acts play here such as Afrofunk, Reggae, and up-and-coming artists. Longest happy hours from 5 PM-9 PM! Beat that!!!
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The Valencia Room
647 Valencia StInstitutional bar complete with beer and liquor. A local favorite. Music acts play here such as Afrofunk, Reggae, and up-and-coming artists. Longest happy hours from 5 PM-9 PM! Beat that!!!
Microbrew (no food) w/good beer selection. Adjacent to Dolores Park which is ideal for grabbing a six pack and bringing for a picnic. You won't find watered down Budweiser, Coors, or Corona's here.
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Woods Cervecería
3801 18th StMicrobrew (no food) w/good beer selection. Adjacent to Dolores Park which is ideal for grabbing a six pack and bringing for a picnic. You won't find watered down Budweiser, Coors, or Corona's here.
Arts & Culture
Do you like to climb? World class bouldering and top rope climbing may be found here as well as sauna, weight room and yoga classes. Also a good place to engage in a conversation with locals.
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Mission Cliffs
2295 Harrison StDo you like to climb? World class bouldering and top rope climbing may be found here as well as sauna, weight room and yoga classes. Also a good place to engage in a conversation with locals.
North American/Hispanic art covers the entire 4 story building, which houses non-profit organization and services for the lower income community. There is free yoga, 2:30 PM, Thursdays, 2nd Floor
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Women's Building Mural
3543 18th StNorth American/Hispanic art covers the entire 4 story building, which houses non-profit organization and services for the lower income community. There is free yoga, 2:30 PM, Thursdays, 2nd Floor
Essentials
Most food and all produce purveyed to the highest quality. Local and organic produce, bread, cheeses, beers, juices, etc. By far he best food to buy and take to nearby Dolores Park.
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Bi-Rite Market
3639 18th StMost food and all produce purveyed to the highest quality. Local and organic produce, bread, cheeses, beers, juices, etc. By far he best food to buy and take to nearby Dolores Park.
Affordable and some organic groceries. Complete with good ethnic food, condiments and spices. A butchery shop on site. Order Vietnamese Sandwiches (Banh Mi), as they don't skimp and are tasty!
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Duc Loi Supermarket
2200 Mission StAffordable and some organic groceries. Complete with good ethnic food, condiments and spices. A butchery shop on site. Order Vietnamese Sandwiches (Banh Mi), as they don't skimp and are tasty!
Middle Eastern food, which has been verified by many middle easterners as a good place to get unique imported ingredients from the region.
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Samiramis Imports
2990 Mission StMiddle Eastern food, which has been verified by many middle easterners as a good place to get unique imported ingredients from the region.
Shopping
This is a definite must! The ice cream is just down right good!! Unique and classic flavors done right. Sourced local and organic when possible. Be mindful of the long lines bc it's just that good
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Bi-Rite Creamery
3692 18th StThis is a definite must! The ice cream is just down right good!! Unique and classic flavors done right. Sourced local and organic when possible. Be mindful of the long lines bc it's just that good