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Everyone drives up to Twin Peaks for the view but you can skip the crowds and walk up our very own hill for 360 degree panoramic views! A hidden gem that even some locals don't know about.
363 locals recommend
Bernal Heights Park
3400-3416 Folsom StEveryone drives up to Twin Peaks for the view but you can skip the crowds and walk up our very own hill for 360 degree panoramic views! A hidden gem that even some locals don't know about.
Food Scene
Don't be mad at me when you get addicted to their pastries and sandwiches. Truly the best croissants in the city and no lines!
49 locals recommend
Sandbox Bakery
833 Cortland AvenueDon't be mad at me when you get addicted to their pastries and sandwiches. Truly the best croissants in the city and no lines!
When have you ever had Indian Pizza? It's right on the corner and seriously good.
39 locals recommend
Zante Pizza & Indian Cuisine
3489 Mission StWhen have you ever had Indian Pizza? It's right on the corner and seriously good.
Our local butcher shop that is just incredible. They have a long list of grilled sandwiches that are to die for.
60 locals recommend
Avedano's Meats
235 Cortland AveOur local butcher shop that is just incredible. They have a long list of grilled sandwiches that are to die for.
Blue Plate
3218 Mission StA terrific splurge that you can walk to.
Cafe St Jorge
3438 Mission StOur closest cafe and it's also really good! Some great food too.
I'm a coffee snob and so are my friends. This might be the best coffee in San Francisco. Other people will tell you to go to Ritual but it's only because they haven't been here yet.
46 locals recommend
CoffeeShop
3139 Mission StI'm a coffee snob and so are my friends. This might be the best coffee in San Francisco. Other people will tell you to go to Ritual but it's only because they haven't been here yet.
New to Bernal and still trying to get a beer and wine license but the Mediterranean food is top notch and only a block away.
6 locals recommend
Melody Cafe
New to Bernal and still trying to get a beer and wine license but the Mediterranean food is top notch and only a block away.
Now called "Bernal Star" this is a great brunch spot with a sunny back patio and heat lamps when it's not so sunny. Inside is nice too. Off brunch they are specializing in high quality burgers.
137 locals recommend
Bernal Star
410 Cortland AveNow called "Bernal Star" this is a great brunch spot with a sunny back patio and heat lamps when it's not so sunny. Inside is nice too. Off brunch they are specializing in high quality burgers.
Drinks & Nightlife
The best beer garden in the city. It may not look like much from the outside but wind your way to the back and take the stairs down to the garden and you will be in another world.
121 locals recommend
Wild Side West
424 Cortland AveThe best beer garden in the city. It may not look like much from the outside but wind your way to the back and take the stairs down to the garden and you will be in another world.
This is my favorite bar in the city. They've got an organ player and a huge vinyl collection but somehow the hipsters don't know about it yet. There's a hidden back patio too. No TV and Cash Only.
137 locals recommend
The Royal Cuckoo
3202 Mission StThis is my favorite bar in the city. They've got an organ player and a huge vinyl collection but somehow the hipsters don't know about it yet. There's a hidden back patio too. No TV and Cash Only.
There is always something going on at El Rio. This is not just a bar but also a venue for bands and other shows.
196 locals recommend
El Rio
3158 Mission StThere is always something going on at El Rio. This is not just a bar but also a venue for bands and other shows.
Holy Water
309 Cortland AveA terrific neighborhood bar with custom cocktails and local dogs.
Essentials
If you're here on a Saturday, I highly recommend you put on your walking shoes and head down to the market. Everything you want in a farmer's market and more.
104 locals recommend
Alemany Farmers Market
100 Alemany BlvdIf you're here on a Saturday, I highly recommend you put on your walking shoes and head down to the market. Everything you want in a farmer's market and more.
Local, good organic selections and a bit over priced but you can find good deals too. Their wine closeouts are a bargain!
282 locals recommend
The Good Life Grocery
448 Cortland AveLocal, good organic selections and a bit over priced but you can find good deals too. Their wine closeouts are a bargain!
It's not in Bernal but it's a FLAT 20 minute walk to get there and sometimes you need a Whole Foods.
905 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
3950 24th StIt's not in Bernal but it's a FLAT 20 minute walk to get there and sometimes you need a Whole Foods.
Shopping
Heartfelt
436 Cortland AveGreat little gift shop and they wrap 'em like nobody's business.