Guidebook for San Francisco
Food Scene
Philz Coffee
3101 24th St
Neighbor Bakehouse
2343 3rd Sttry the kimchi toast for something different
only open for breakfast and lunch so plan ahead; closed on weekends; a great service to the community
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Huli Huli Hawaiian Grill
4100 3rd Streetonly open for breakfast and lunch so plan ahead; closed on weekends; a great service to the community
very popular breakfast/brunch spot; expect a long wait after 11am
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Plow
1299 18th Stvery popular breakfast/brunch spot; expect a long wait after 11am
With a focus on fish and vegetables, this restaurant is casually elegant and brings together all the best of local and seasonal foods in a cozy environment. Walk ins are accepted but reservations are recommend.
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AL's Place
1499 Valencia StreetWith a focus on fish and vegetables, this restaurant is casually elegant and brings together all the best of local and seasonal foods in a cozy environment. Walk ins are accepted but reservations are recommend.
San Francisco's original sourdough crust pizza. It's delicious. Order takeout if the line is too long.
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Goat Hill Pizza
300 Connecticut StSan Francisco's original sourdough crust pizza. It's delicious. Order takeout if the line is too long.
Very authentic Thai street food with a huge menu and full bar.
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Saap Ver
88 Division StVery authentic Thai street food with a huge menu and full bar.
Great reasonably priced fresh sushi. Additionally they have a full Japanese kitchen menu with classics like okonomiyaki, katsu, curry, gyoza, soups and other delicious non-sushi items. Reservations not usually required.
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Kazan
2809 24th StGreat reasonably priced fresh sushi. Additionally they have a full Japanese kitchen menu with classics like okonomiyaki, katsu, curry, gyoza, soups and other delicious non-sushi items. Reservations not usually required.
One of SF's most iconic restaurants serving authentic upscale Vietnamese cuisine. Sit at the bar early and get in without a reservation (the full menu is offered at the bar)
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The Slanted Door
Ferry BuildingOne of SF's most iconic restaurants serving authentic upscale Vietnamese cuisine. Sit at the bar early and get in without a reservation (the full menu is offered at the bar)
If you want to try Burmese food, this is the only place to go. It's worth the wait. No reservations accepted, so get there early.
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Burma Superstar
309 Clement StIf you want to try Burmese food, this is the only place to go. It's worth the wait. No reservations accepted, so get there early.
Bellota
888 Brannan StPaella and gin-and-tonics. Must try: chocolate tart
The Barn
3068 CA-1Gorgeous views near Half Moon Bay. Great burgers!
Drinks & Nightlife
Dogpatch Saloon
2496 3rd Stamazing variety of whiskeys and bourbons
Cute wine bar with happy hour and sidewalk seating.
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Yield Wine Bar
2490 3rd StCute wine bar with happy hour and sidewalk seating.
Martuni's
4 Valencia StreetFun live piano bar with great inexpensive cocktails
Reservations are a must on the weekends. They offer a nice food selection in addition to the amazing handcrafted unique cocktails. The gin flights are really interesting!
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Whitechapel
600 Polk StReservations are a must on the weekends. They offer a nice food selection in addition to the amazing handcrafted unique cocktails. The gin flights are really interesting!
Awesome whisky collection and lovely cocktails. A nice food menu as well. Try the Toga Tots.
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The Saratoga
1000 Larkin StAwesome whisky collection and lovely cocktails. A nice food menu as well. Try the Toga Tots.
Entertainment & Activities
the Giants often have fan-focused events during the off season
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I-Oracle Park
24 Willie Mays Plazathe Giants often have fan-focused events during the off season
Essentials
good liquor/wine selection within walking distance but plenty of everyday essentials and food items too
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Reno's Liquor Store
728 22nd Stgood liquor/wine selection within walking distance but plenty of everyday essentials and food items too
Walgreens
300 Gough Stnot walkable but a quick train/bus/car ride
Shopping
must-visit icon on the water; check out Farmer's Markets Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays
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Ferry Building
1 The Embarcaderomust-visit icon on the water; check out Farmer's Markets Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays
Sightseeing
Coit Tower
Getting Around
Short walk for easy access to South Bay and Peninsula
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22nd St Station
1149 22nd StShort walk for easy access to South Bay and Peninsula
MUNI Streetcar station. Cross 3rd street and enter platform to the left (North) to go downtown. You can pay cash at the front car.
3rd St & 23rd St station
MUNI Streetcar station. Cross 3rd street and enter platform to the left (North) to go downtown. You can pay cash at the front car.
Velocipede Cyclery
2405 3rd StBike rental and repair
Bay Wheels
23rd St. at Tennessee
$2.00 per ride or $10.00 per day