Guidebook for San Francisco
Food Scene
Zazie is the gem of Cole Valley. Petite French bistro & popular brunch spot with an outdoor patio. Be ready to wait in line.
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Zazie
941 Cole StZazie is the gem of Cole Valley. Petite French bistro & popular brunch spot with an outdoor patio. Be ready to wait in line.
Very closeby, made-to-order Mexican with local ingredients offered in a colorful dining room & downstairs bar.
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Padrecito
901 Cole StVery closeby, made-to-order Mexican with local ingredients offered in a colorful dining room & downstairs bar.
New to Cole Valley. Great quality coffee and espresso drinks. If you’re lucky you might come in on the same day as the African Gray Parrot who perches in the back by the VHS tapes.
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Wooden Cafe
862 Cole StNew to Cole Valley. Great quality coffee and espresso drinks. If you’re lucky you might come in on the same day as the African Gray Parrot who perches in the back by the VHS tapes.
Old-fashioned, made-to-order treats like custom sodas, hand-shaken milkshakes & sassafras root beer. For adults there is a bar in back where you can order from the list of milkshakes and floats with beer or spirits.
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The Ice Cream Bar
815 Cole StOld-fashioned, made-to-order treats like custom sodas, hand-shaken milkshakes & sassafras root beer. For adults there is a bar in back where you can order from the list of milkshakes and floats with beer or spirits.
Cha Cha Cha
1801 Haight StFun Caribbean-style tapas and pitchers of Sangria.
New American Restaurant, California Cuisine, Craft Beer.
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Sparrow Bar and Kitchen
1640 Haight StNew American Restaurant, California Cuisine, Craft Beer.
Magnolia Brewing - Haight
1398 Haight StOrganic bar food & home brews.
Affordable, quick Mexican food. Heads up: they do not serve alcohol.
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Street Taco
1607 Haight StAffordable, quick Mexican food. Heads up: they do not serve alcohol.
Puerto Rican cuisine. Simple and quaint dining. Very small, almost cramped, but delicious!
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Parada 22
1805 Haight StPuerto Rican cuisine. Simple and quaint dining. Very small, almost cramped, but delicious!
Hippie Thai Street Food
1418 Haight StreetRecommended for takeout or delivery.
Slight upscale French dining. You do not need a reservation here but it’s never a bad idea to have one. Dress casual.
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Bistro Central Parc
560 Central AveSlight upscale French dining. You do not need a reservation here but it’s never a bad idea to have one. Dress casual.
Great coffee and espresso drinks. Small seating section, better for to-go orders.
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Stanza Coffee Shop
1673 Haight StGreat coffee and espresso drinks. Small seating section, better for to-go orders.
Berkeley-born chain featuring signature coffee, tea & blended drinks alongside baked goods.
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Peet's Coffee
2080 Chestnut StBerkeley-born chain featuring signature coffee, tea & blended drinks alongside baked goods.
Parks & Nature
A great spot for people watching and laying in the sun. You're almost guaranteed to see some questionable smoke swirls and if you're lucky, you might also get to see a drum circle. Keep in mind: this isn't the most family-friendly section of Golden Gate park.
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Hippie Hill
A great spot for people watching and laying in the sun. You're almost guaranteed to see some questionable smoke swirls and if you're lucky, you might also get to see a drum circle. Keep in mind: this isn't the most family-friendly section of Golden Gate park.
A great, quiet hike. If you're in the city for a few days and feel like you want some quiet time in the woods this is perfect and close by.
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Mount Sutro Open Space Reserve
A great, quiet hike. If you're in the city for a few days and feel like you want some quiet time in the woods this is perfect and close by.
A beautiful stop in Golden Gate Park. Great for a walk around the water or rent boats if you want to get off your feet for a while.
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Stow Lake
A beautiful stop in Golden Gate Park. Great for a walk around the water or rent boats if you want to get off your feet for a while.
One of the most picturesque places to visit in Golden Gate Park. There is a fee to enter the building and another fee if you want to visit the butterfly house, but it is 100% worth it.
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I-Conservatory of Flowers
100 John F Kennedy DrOne of the most picturesque places to visit in Golden Gate Park. There is a fee to enter the building and another fee if you want to visit the butterfly house, but it is 100% worth it.
From the trails at Lands End you will get some of the best views of the Golden Gate bridge. The trails are all completely flat and well maintained. Much less crowded than actually going to the Golden Gate Bridge site.
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Lands End Trail
Lands End TrailFrom the trails at Lands End you will get some of the best views of the Golden Gate bridge. The trails are all completely flat and well maintained. Much less crowded than actually going to the Golden Gate Bridge site.
Sightseeing
One of the most iconic views in San Francisco. See the painted ladies (gorgeous victorian houses) set in front of the San Francisco Landscape. A must-see. Bring a blanket and lay in the park for the afternoon while you're at it.
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Painted Ladies
Hayes StreetOne of the most iconic views in San Francisco. See the painted ladies (gorgeous victorian houses) set in front of the San Francisco Landscape. A must-see. Bring a blanket and lay in the park for the afternoon while you're at it.
Shopping
This shop has tons of artistic and unique San Francisco souvenirs. A bit on the pricier side, but quality is unrivaled.
San Francisco Mercantile
1698 Haight StThis shop has tons of artistic and unique San Francisco souvenirs. A bit on the pricier side, but quality is unrivaled.
Essentials
Shrader Clean
701 Shrader StCash only cleaners.
Russ Cleaners & Laundry
1515 Waller StFull service cleaner/laundry services.
Really nice, organic and local foods. Price is similar to Whole Foods, maybe slightly higher. Slightly smaller selection but more of a neighborhood feel.
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Haight Street Natural Food
1621 Haight StReally nice, organic and local foods. Price is similar to Whole Foods, maybe slightly higher. Slightly smaller selection but more of a neighborhood feel.
Whole Foods Market
450 Rhode Island StA familiar grocery store in the neighborhood.
More curated selection of organic and local foods. Price is slightly higher than Whole Foods. Many foods made in-house. Get a bagel with cream cheese from the cafe in front for $2: probably the best deal you’ll see in the city.
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Luke's Local
960 Cole StMore curated selection of organic and local foods. Price is slightly higher than Whole Foods. Many foods made in-house. Get a bagel with cream cheese from the cafe in front for $2: probably the best deal you’ll see in the city.
In case you forgot any essentials on your trip, this is the closest pharmacy.
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Walgreens
4645 Mission StIn case you forgot any essentials on your trip, this is the closest pharmacy.
Drinks & Nightlife
Selection of well-crafted beers from reputable brewers in a dive-bar setting. No food served here but they allow you to bring in food from elsewhere.
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Toronado
547 Haight StSelection of well-crafted beers from reputable brewers in a dive-bar setting. No food served here but they allow you to bring in food from elsewhere.
The Alembic
1725 Haight StHigh-end craft cocktails. Very close by.