Guidebook for San Francisco
Food Scene
One of SF's most famous ice cream shops features wild ice cream flavors.
Bon Appetit - “Awesome Ice Cream” June, 2010
Food & Wine Magazine - “100 Best New Food & Drink Experiences” 2010
224 locals recommend
Humphry Slocombe
One of SF's most famous ice cream shops features wild ice cream flavors.
Bon Appetit - “Awesome Ice Cream” June, 2010
Food & Wine Magazine - “100 Best New Food & Drink Experiences” 2010
James Beard Award Foundation finalist for Rising Star Chef (2011) and Best New Restaurant (2010)
Mouthwateringly delicious pasta & pizza.
266 locals recommend
Flour + Water
2401 Harrison StJames Beard Award Foundation finalist for Rising Star Chef (2011) and Best New Restaurant (2010)
Mouthwateringly delicious pasta & pizza.
Who said maple bacon donut?! Also: vanilla bean, salted caramel, chocolate spice and candied orange blossom & Four Barrel Coffee
50 Best New American Restaurants, Travel & Leisure, May 2009
199 locals recommend
Dynamo Donut and Coffee
2760 24th StWho said maple bacon donut?! Also: vanilla bean, salted caramel, chocolate spice and candied orange blossom & Four Barrel Coffee
50 Best New American Restaurants, Travel & Leisure, May 2009
Cutting-edge culinary experience in relaxed dining atmosphere.
Michelin Star 2011
34 locals recommend
Saison
178 Townsend StCutting-edge culinary experience in relaxed dining atmosphere.
Michelin Star 2011
At the forefront of third wave coffee in San Francisco, we love their beans (a great gift to bring home) and their gorgeous lattes.
295 locals recommend
Ritual Coffee Roasters
1026 Valencia StAt the forefront of third wave coffee in San Francisco, we love their beans (a great gift to bring home) and their gorgeous lattes.
The most amazing pie (we recommend the banana creme and the strawberry rhubarb), as well as a farm-to-table educational program for local high school students.
137 locals recommend
Mission Pie
2901 Mission StThe most amazing pie (we recommend the banana creme and the strawberry rhubarb), as well as a farm-to-table educational program for local high school students.
Fantastic for brunch; or, enjoy a classic foreign film on the patio for dinner. Delicious.
343 locals recommend
Foreign Cinema
2534 Mission StFantastic for brunch; or, enjoy a classic foreign film on the patio for dinner. Delicious.
ICHI Sushi
3369 Mission StA mover and shaker in the local sushi scene.
A San Francisco establishment with great coffee, and excellent community feel.
913 locals recommend
Philz Coffee
3101 24th StA San Francisco establishment with great coffee, and excellent community feel.
Delicious empanadas, and a dangerously delicious bakery including vegan treats. Also an incubator kitchen for local street food vendors including many street food trucks!
13 locals recommend
La Victoria
3249 24th StreetDelicious empanadas, and a dangerously delicious bakery including vegan treats. Also an incubator kitchen for local street food vendors including many street food trucks!
Great for brunch, served all day. Plus, a full service ice cream fountain!
138 locals recommend
St. Francis Fountain
2801 24th StGreat for brunch, served all day. Plus, a full service ice cream fountain!
One of our favorite taquerias. Try the fish tacos or the vegetarian super burrito! BYOB if you dine in.
115 locals recommend
El Metate
2406 Bryant StOne of our favorite taquerias. Try the fish tacos or the vegetarian super burrito! BYOB if you dine in.
One of our favorite neighborhood restaurants with amazing enchiladas, tamales (of course) as well as other Mexican classics.
46 locals recommend
Roosevelt Tamale Parlor
2817 24th StOne of our favorite neighborhood restaurants with amazing enchiladas, tamales (of course) as well as other Mexican classics.
The neighborhood's most famous entree--the burrito! Served fresh and delicious, all the way until 3am so you won't go to bed hungry.
2779 Mission St
2779 Mission StreetThe neighborhood's most famous entree--the burrito! Served fresh and delicious, all the way until 3am so you won't go to bed hungry.
One of San Francisco's most notable taquerias, famous for its carne asada.
347 locals recommend
La Taqueria
2889 Mission StOne of San Francisco's most notable taquerias, famous for its carne asada.
Casual vegetarian-friendly sausage bar with incredible beer menu.
153 locals recommend
Rosamunde Sausage Grill
2832 Mission StCasual vegetarian-friendly sausage bar with incredible beer menu.
Essentials
The closest organic and natural foods grocery store and wine market with a full selection of craft beers and spirits.
76 locals recommend
Harvest Hills Market
3216 Folsom StThe closest organic and natural foods grocery store and wine market with a full selection of craft beers and spirits.
This little corner grocery store has the most amazing deli serving inspired sandwiches.
7 locals recommend
Pal's Take Away
478 25th StThis little corner grocery store has the most amazing deli serving inspired sandwiches.
This amazing "Mexicatessen" has a great take-out window and the most amazing handmade tortillas, among other delights.
70 locals recommend
La Palma Mexicatessen
2884 24th StThis amazing "Mexicatessen" has a great take-out window and the most amazing handmade tortillas, among other delights.
Possibly San Francisco's most popular picnic-ready grocery store, complete with amazing zines, cheese, organic produce and a delicous deli! Don't miss their creamery for ice cream across the street.
651 locals recommend
Bi-Rite Market
3639 18th StPossibly San Francisco's most popular picnic-ready grocery store, complete with amazing zines, cheese, organic produce and a delicous deli! Don't miss their creamery for ice cream across the street.
A nice grocery store and deli to stock up for a day trip or picnic at Dolores Park.
38 locals recommend
Rhea's Deli & Market
800 Valencia StA nice grocery store and deli to stock up for a day trip or picnic at Dolores Park.
Drinks & Nightlife
Knockout
3223 Mission StGreat venue for live bands & DJs
Pop's Bar
2800 24th StThe local hipster dive.
The best beer bar nearby, has a great selection of hard-to-find brews. Also good for pool and pinball.
60 locals recommend
Shotwell's Beer Saloon
3349 20th StThe best beer bar nearby, has a great selection of hard-to-find brews. Also good for pool and pinball.
Known for its specialty cocktails by mixologist Ryan Fitzgerald. Also serves pizza, but the cocktails outdo the food.
282 locals recommend
Beretta
1199 Valencia StKnown for its specialty cocktails by mixologist Ryan Fitzgerald. Also serves pizza, but the cocktails outdo the food.
A great local bar and music venue featuring popular bluegrass nights on Mondays and jazz nights on Wednesdays.
85 locals recommend
Amnesia
853 Valencia StA great local bar and music venue featuring popular bluegrass nights on Mondays and jazz nights on Wednesdays.
A great beer bar with tasty NY-style pizza -or- a pizza restaurant with a great beer menu. All depends on how you look at it!
38 locals recommend
Pi Bar
1432 Valencia StA great beer bar with tasty NY-style pizza -or- a pizza restaurant with a great beer menu. All depends on how you look at it!
A favorite local dive with a great backyard patio. Hosts bands and live performances in their back stage, including burlesque nights on Fridays.
196 locals recommend
El Rio
3158 Mission StA favorite local dive with a great backyard patio. Hosts bands and live performances in their back stage, including burlesque nights on Fridays.
Roccapulco
3140 Mission StRoccapulco is an internationally-renowned Salsa Club and in San Francisco.
Entertainment & Activities
A great place to enjoy outdoor SF, watch local skateboarders or skate the park yourself.
8 locals recommend
Potrero del Sol
2827 Cesar ChavezA great place to enjoy outdoor SF, watch local skateboarders or skate the park yourself.
This park features lots of local football (soccer) games as well as an indoor pool.
10 locals recommend
Garfield Square
3100 26th StThis park features lots of local football (soccer) games as well as an indoor pool.
Sightseeing
One of San Francisco's most famous and historic streets, at the heart of the Mission's famous mural community and culture.
13 locals recommend
Balmy Street
Balmy StreetOne of San Francisco's most famous and historic streets, at the heart of the Mission's famous mural community and culture.