Guidebook for San Francisco
Food Scene
Good place for a casual breakfest/lunch with good sandwiches, salads, pastries and coffee. Best of all, they have all u can eat Nutella!!!
14 locals recommend
La Boulange
543 Columbus AvenueGood place for a casual breakfest/lunch with good sandwiches, salads, pastries and coffee. Best of all, they have all u can eat Nutella!!!
Great Asian Fusion dishes that are always perfectly cooked. Be sure to make a reservation or expect to wait as this tiny place gets really busy.
68 locals recommend
The House
1230 Grant AveGreat Asian Fusion dishes that are always perfectly cooked. Be sure to make a reservation or expect to wait as this tiny place gets really busy.
One of the better Japanese restaurants in the neighborhood. I like sitting at the sushi bar and trying the specials on the chalk board.
14 locals recommend
Sushi On North Beach
745 Columbus AveOne of the better Japanese restaurants in the neighborhood. I like sitting at the sushi bar and trying the specials on the chalk board.
Freddie's Sandwiches
300 Francisco StBest sandwich shop in the neighborhood.
My favorite Mexican joint with cool vibe, great all you can eat salsa and chips and a fresh and delicious menu.
60 locals recommend
Don Pistos
510 Union StMy favorite Mexican joint with cool vibe, great all you can eat salsa and chips and a fresh and delicious menu.
If you are in the mood for pizza, this is definitely the place to go. Their Pizza Margarita is amazing but it's limited to 72/day so hope it's still available when you go.
177 locals recommend
Tony's Pizza Napoletana
1570 Stockton StIf you are in the mood for pizza, this is definitely the place to go. Their Pizza Margarita is amazing but it's limited to 72/day so hope it's still available when you go.
Caffe Greco
423 Columbus AveGreat selection of desserts!
I like their gelato better then the other choices in the neighborhood. It tastes more natural.
6 locals recommend
Gelato Classico Italian
576 Union StI like their gelato better then the other choices in the neighborhood. It tastes more natural.
For a meal on the slightly more upscale side, head to Park Tavern. The restaurant is stylish, modern, has great ambiance and delicious food.
95 locals recommend
Park Tavern
1652 Stockton StFor a meal on the slightly more upscale side, head to Park Tavern. The restaurant is stylish, modern, has great ambiance and delicious food.
Everything Else
Hands down the best Foccacia bread you'll find in San Francisco. This has been a family operated business for several generations. Go early as they sell out, often by noon.
28 locals recommend
Liguria Bakery
1700 Stockton StHands down the best Foccacia bread you'll find in San Francisco. This has been a family operated business for several generations. Go early as they sell out, often by noon.
XOX Truffles
754 Columbus AveBEST handmade truffles!!!
If you need a mani pedi, this is definitely the place to go. Their attention to detail and friendly services keeps us all going back. Price is very reasonable too!
New Age Nails North Beach
1543 Grant AvenueIf you need a mani pedi, this is definitely the place to go. Their attention to detail and friendly services keeps us all going back. Price is very reasonable too!
My favorite gym. 10 minute walk from my place & offers 2 pools, 6 squash,1 racquet ball & 2 tennis courts, basketball court, yoga & group fitness classes. A bit steep at $25 per visit for non-members.
Bay Club San Francisco
150 Greenwich StMy favorite gym. 10 minute walk from my place & offers 2 pools, 6 squash,1 racquet ball & 2 tennis courts, basketball court, yoga & group fitness classes. A bit steep at $25 per visit for non-members.
Kim is the best and I take all of my laundry to him and they come back super clean and nicely folded.
6 locals recommend
Tower Laundromat
1800 Stockton StKim is the best and I take all of my laundry to him and they come back super clean and nicely folded.
Essentials
Trader Joe's
401 Bay StNo much needs to be said about Trader Joe's except I love them!!!
Shopping
Best place to shop if you like designer brands but don't want to pay the full retail price. Diane von Furstenberg, Moschino, Tahari, Theory, etc.
Loehmann's
222 Sutter StBest place to shop if you like designer brands but don't want to pay the full retail price. Diane von Furstenberg, Moschino, Tahari, Theory, etc.