Essentials
A fantastic local grocery store filled with plenty of organic options
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Bi-Rite Market
3639 18th StA fantastic local grocery store filled with plenty of organic options
Food Scene
Bi-Rite Creamery
3692 18th StBest ice cream in the city
Pork Store Cafe
1451 Haight StYummy brunch spot
Pica Pica Arepa Kitchen
401 Valencia StReally yummy Guatemalan food
Mexican food, best in the city - good prices too!
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Pancho Villa Taqueria
3071 16th StMexican food, best in the city - good prices too!
I've been going here for 10 years for it's authentic Indian/Pakistani food at a great price - and now it's across the street! (help!)
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Pakwan
3182 16th StI've been going here for 10 years for it's authentic Indian/Pakistani food at a great price - and now it's across the street! (help!)
Range
842 Valencia StreetA fancy restaurant with some great locally sourced food
Little Star Pizza
846 Divisadero StIf you like pizza, this is the place!
Frjtz
90 Charter Oak AvenueFantastic fries and a great brunch offering
You really can't go wrong here if you want some great coffee
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Four Barrel Coffee
375 Valencia StYou really can't go wrong here if you want some great coffee
Stanza Coffee
3122 16th StGreat local coffee shop
Sightseeing
A sunny park with great people watching and a view of downtown
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Mission Dolores Park
19th StreetA sunny park with great people watching and a view of downtown
Everything Else
16th St Mission BART Station
2000 Mission StQuick and easy ride into downtown
Drinks & Nightlife
The Monk's Kettle
3141 16th StreetSeriously good food and great beer
Locanda
557 Valencia StGreat food an an extensive bar
Mission Cheese
736 Valencia StCheese bar. Need I say more?
Arts & Culture
A grand old theatre, great for local entertainment
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Castro Theatre
429 Castro StA grand old theatre, great for local entertainment
Shopping
Therapy Stores
545 Valencia StA fun quirky furniture and variety store
Off the beaten path, this local workshop makes and sells great messenger bags, luggage, and backpacks
Mission Workshop
40 Rondel PlOff the beaten path, this local workshop makes and sells great messenger bags, luggage, and backpacks