Food Scene
El Metate
2406 Bryant StBest tacos in town in a classy setting!
Friendly neighborhood cafe with wifi and good breakfast and lunch options. Open until 3pm.
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L's Caffe
2871 24th StFriendly neighborhood cafe with wifi and good breakfast and lunch options. Open until 3pm.
Unique hand-crafted coffee drinks and a Bay Area-favorite. Known for their dark-roasts, try their signature Tantalizing Turkish or Mint Mojito (cold)
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Philz Coffee
3101 24th StUnique hand-crafted coffee drinks and a Bay Area-favorite. Known for their dark-roasts, try their signature Tantalizing Turkish or Mint Mojito (cold)
Best tortas outside of Mexico! Also sells fresh-squeezed juices and smoothies with generous portions and best prices in the Mission. There are a few tables, but it's best for take-out or for a picnic at a nearby park.
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Tortas Los Picudos
2969 24th StBest tortas outside of Mexico! Also sells fresh-squeezed juices and smoothies with generous portions and best prices in the Mission. There are a few tables, but it's best for take-out or for a picnic at a nearby park.
Everything Else
I-Park yePrecita
3200 Folsom StFor lounging and people and dog-watching
Drinks & Nightlife
My favorite neighborhood cocktail bar. It's low-key, with a lovely patio out back and quieter than El Rio next door.
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Virgil's Sea Room
3152 Mission StMy favorite neighborhood cocktail bar. It's low-key, with a lovely patio out back and quieter than El Rio next door.