Guidebook for San Francisco
Food Scene
Decadent southern food & relaxed vibe. Owner also owns Rock Bar across the street from Front Porch and lives in the neighborhood.
158 locals recommend
The Front Porch
65 29th StDecadent southern food & relaxed vibe. Owner also owns Rock Bar across the street from Front Porch and lives in the neighborhood.
Blue Plate
3218 Mission StGreat for foodies & date nights. ;)
ICHI Sushi
3369 Mission StGreat high quality sushi.
Great place to eat for folks who don't just want a simple bagel for breakfast. Also great for folks with food allergies (owner has food allergies, so food is clearly labeled and pastries have much more DF, GF, EF options than most places).
They tend to get really busy mid morning on weekdays and late morning on weekends.
Family friendly.
86 locals recommend
Cafe St Jorge
3438 Mission StGreat place to eat for folks who don't just want a simple bagel for breakfast. Also great for folks with food allergies (owner has food allergies, so food is clearly labeled and pastries have much more DF, GF, EF options than most places).
They tend to get really busy mid morning on weekdays and late morning on weekends.
Family friendly.
Great place if you want a straight up coffee & bagel or pastry. It's actually owned by one of the families who live in the building where this apartment is located.
20 locals recommend
Cafe Seventy8
78 29th StGreat place if you want a straight up coffee & bagel or pastry. It's actually owned by one of the families who live in the building where this apartment is located.
Toast Eatery
1748 Church StStraight up breakfast. Family friendly.
Great breakfast and brunch spot in very cute neighboring Bernal Heights.
137 locals recommend
Bernal Star
410 Cortland AveGreat breakfast and brunch spot in very cute neighboring Bernal Heights.
Pinhole Coffee
231 Cortland AveArtisan coffee. No Wifi. Family friendly.
Tierra Mia Coffee
3188 Mission StHorchata lattes, mexican hot chocolates, yum!
Spicy Bite
3501 Mission StreetIndian food. We get take out from here all the time.
Taqueria Cancun
3211 Mission StWell known taqueria, particularly popular after the bars close.
Fun, family friendly restaurant. Been in the neighborhood for 20 years.
115 locals recommend
Emmy's Spaghetti Shack
3230 Mission StFun, family friendly restaurant. Been in the neighborhood for 20 years.
Chloe's Cafe
1399 Church StreetGreat ramen. We like the tonkatsu.
Everything Else
Relax Feet Massage & Health
30 29th StreetQuick, affordable, very basic massage.
PizzaHacker
3299 Mission StArtisan, wood fired pizza.
DO NOT skip taking a walk up here! 360 degree view of the city - downtown, the bay, Twin Peaks, etc. You can see Oakland from up there.
363 locals recommend
Bernal Heights Park
3400-3416 Folsom StDO NOT skip taking a walk up here! 360 degree view of the city - downtown, the bay, Twin Peaks, etc. You can see Oakland from up there.
St. Luke's Hospital
3555 Cesar ChavezJust in case! We have a hospital very close by.
Anthony's Cookies
1417 Valencia StCooooooookies.
Universal Bakery on Mission
3458 Mission StGreat place for an authentic latino breakfast & fresh baked breads.
Mitchell's is famous around here. You can't stay right up the block & not get a cone. Arrive with a bit of time to wait in line.
214 locals recommend
Mitchell's Ice Cream
688 San Jose AvenueMitchell's is famous around here. You can't stay right up the block & not get a cone. Arrive with a bit of time to wait in line.
Zante Pizza & Indian Cuisine
3489 Mission StOrder the "Indian Pizza!"
Drinks & Nightlife
El Amigo Bar
3355 Mission StreetGreat, fresh lime margaritas!
Great daytime weekend parties - outdoor area. Next door to Virgil's Sea Room.
196 locals recommend
El Rio
3158 Mission StGreat daytime weekend parties - outdoor area. Next door to Virgil's Sea Room.
Virgil's Sea Room
3152 Mission StOutdoor area - right next door to El Rio.
Holy Water
309 Cortland AveTailored cocktails.
Essentials
Safeway
3350 Mission StSupermarket right at your doorstep!
Avedano's Meats
235 Cortland AveHigh quality butcher.
Great corner market for produce and organic products if you don't want to brave the long rush hour lines at Safeway.
35 locals recommend
Church Produce
1798 Church StGreat corner market for produce and organic products if you don't want to brave the long rush hour lines at Safeway.
Entertainment & Activities
Holly Park
625 Holly Park CirPlayground, great view, baseball fields, etc.
Shopping
Cole Hardware
3312 Mission StreetHousehold items, pots & pans, plants, novelty items, etc.
Big Lots
3333 Mission StDiscount store - variety of household items.
Walgreens
1496 Market StHealth & beauty, incidentals, pharmacy, snacks, etc.