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Great local cafe for coffee, breakfast and lunch. Nice outdoor seating area. A relaxing place to read your tour books and get your bearings while people watching in the Castro.
69 locals recommend
Flore on Market
2298 Market St
69 locals recommend
Great local cafe for coffee, breakfast and lunch. Nice outdoor seating area. A relaxing place to read your tour books and get your bearings while people watching in the Castro.
NIce local coffeehouse founded in Berkeley, CA but with locations throughout SF.
238 locals recommend
Peet's Coffee
2080 Chestnut St
238 locals recommend
NIce local coffeehouse founded in Berkeley, CA but with locations throughout SF.
If you want familiarity in your coffee, you can find the Starbucks here.
512 locals recommend
Starbucks
2132 Chestnut St
512 locals recommend
If you want familiarity in your coffee, you can find the Starbucks here.
A mom-n-pop tasty Chinese restaurant in the Castro. Try it for dimsum on the weekends, or for a reasonable dinner.
88 locals recommend
Mama Ji's
4416 18th St
88 locals recommend
A mom-n-pop tasty Chinese restaurant in the Castro. Try it for dimsum on the weekends, or for a reasonable dinner.
Tasty gourment burgers at a reasonable price.
179 locals recommend
Super Duper Burgers
721 Market St
179 locals recommend
Tasty gourment burgers at a reasonable price.
Great French cafe where you can get an affordable breakfast & lunch. I like particularly like their generous sized cappuccinos & their croque monsieur is delicious. 15 minute walk from my home.
206 locals recommend
La Boulangerie de San Francisco
1000 Cole St
206 locals recommend
Great French cafe where you can get an affordable breakfast & lunch. I like particularly like their generous sized cappuccinos & their croque monsieur is delicious. 15 minute walk from my home.
My favorite sushi restaurant in Castro with small intimate Ryokan style ambiance. Ask for Betty and tell her I sent you.
23 locals recommend
Takara Sushi
4243 18th St
23 locals recommend
My favorite sushi restaurant in Castro with small intimate Ryokan style ambiance. Ask for Betty and tell her I sent you.
A great dim sum restaurant in a little alley near Chinatown. Reasonably priced and clean.
15 locals recommend
City View Restaurant
33 Commercial St
15 locals recommend
A great dim sum restaurant in a little alley near Chinatown. Reasonably priced and clean.
If you like Cioppino and oysters, check out Woodhouse Fish Company. $1 Oysters on Tuesday evenings.
39 locals recommend
Woodhouse Fish Company
2073 Market St
39 locals recommend
If you like Cioppino and oysters, check out Woodhouse Fish Company. $1 Oysters on Tuesday evenings.
Great place for classic country French cuisine in the evenings or Sunday brunch. Expect long waits for brunch though.
286 locals recommend
Zazie
941 Cole St
286 locals recommend
Great place for classic country French cuisine in the evenings or Sunday brunch. Expect long waits for brunch though.
The BEST authentic Mexican tacos in San Francisco. The restaurant is mom-n-pop style and a bit of a dive, but its always busy because the burritos are amazing and affordable.
141 locals recommend
Taqueria Cancun
2288 Mission Street
141 locals recommend
The BEST authentic Mexican tacos in San Francisco. The restaurant is mom-n-pop style and a bit of a dive, but its always busy because the burritos are amazing and affordable.
Like hipster coffeehouses? This is the place.
348 locals recommend
Four Barrel Coffee
375 Valencia St
348 locals recommend
Like hipster coffeehouses? This is the place.
One of the best modern Italian restaurants in SF. It is upscale but approachable. A great special night out meal.
162 locals recommend
A16
2355 Chestnut St
162 locals recommend
One of the best modern Italian restaurants in SF. It is upscale but approachable. A great special night out meal.
One the oldest original small Italian coffee houses in San Francisco. Sometime on Saturday afternoons they have an opera singer. A great place for coffee or a glass of wine.
70 locals recommend
Caffe Trieste
601 Vallejo St.
70 locals recommend
One the oldest original small Italian coffee houses in San Francisco. Sometime on Saturday afternoons they have an opera singer. A great place for coffee or a glass of wine.
Craving old-school Italian-American pasta dishes? Trattoria Contadina won't disappoint you.
25 locals recommend
Trattoria Contadina
1800 Mason St
25 locals recommend
Craving old-school Italian-American pasta dishes? Trattoria Contadina won't disappoint you.
Fresh oyster bar. Very tasty and great people watching at Hog Island Oyster Co.
58 locals recommend
Hog Island Oyster Co.
58 locals recommend
Fresh oyster bar. Very tasty and great people watching at Hog Island Oyster Co.
For tasty Thai food at a reasonable price, check Thailand Restaurant out upstairs.
Thailand Restaurant
438A Castro St
For tasty Thai food at a reasonable price, check Thailand Restaurant out upstairs.
Nice Argentinian steaks and small plates in the Mission District. Young, hipster crowd.
224 locals recommend
El Techo
2516 Mission St
224 locals recommend
Nice Argentinian steaks and small plates in the Mission District. Young, hipster crowd.
Neighborhood Thai Restaurant. Tasty and inexpensive.
31 locals recommend
Thai House Express Restaurant
599 Castro St
31 locals recommend
Neighborhood Thai Restaurant. Tasty and inexpensive.
This is a classic mom & pop style American
42 locals recommend
Orphan Andy's
3991 17th St
42 locals recommend
This is a classic mom & pop style American
If you want more creative California sit down brunch
135 locals recommend
Starbelly
3583 16th St
135 locals recommend
If you want more creative California sit down brunch
Big glass windows make this a great coffee house for watching the world go by. They have free wifi and electrical outlets for laptops and phone charging.
7 locals recommend
Weaver's Coffee & Tea - San Francisco Cafe
2301 Market Street
7 locals recommend
Big glass windows make this a great coffee house for watching the world go by. They have free wifi and electrical outlets for laptops and phone charging.
Just a few doors down from Starbucks, but more of a modern, local young hipster vibe for coffee and tea.
105 locals recommend
Réveille Coffee Co.
4076 18th St
105 locals recommend
Just a few doors down from Starbucks, but more of a modern, local young hipster vibe for coffee and tea.
Famous divey breakfast place in The Haight Ashbury neighborhood famous for its breakfast ham
71 locals recommend
Pork Store Cafe
1451 Haight St
71 locals recommend
Famous divey breakfast place in The Haight Ashbury neighborhood famous for its breakfast ham
Reasonably priced local Thai Restaurant for an everyday meal.
7 locals recommend
Thai Chef
4133 18th St
7 locals recommend
Reasonably priced local Thai Restaurant for an everyday meal.
Great margaritas at this mom & pop divey old school Mexican restaurant.
69 locals recommend
Puerto Alegre
546 Valencia St
69 locals recommend
Great margaritas at this mom & pop divey old school Mexican restaurant.
Great local Tapas restaurant in the Castro. Yummy paella!
16 locals recommend
Beso Bistronomia
4058 18th St
16 locals recommend
Great local Tapas restaurant in the Castro. Yummy paella!

Everything Else

Nice local supermarket with speciality items and pre-made take-away entrees. Organic produce aisle. Free parking garage.
277 locals recommend
Mollie Stone's Markets
2435 California St
277 locals recommend
Nice local supermarket with speciality items and pre-made take-away entrees. Organic produce aisle. Free parking garage.
Beautifully restored historic theater that anchors the Castro district. Shows lots of interesting independent and old movies. On weekend shows, an old fashioned organist kicks off the cinema.
332 locals recommend
Castro Theatre
429 Castro St
332 locals recommend
Beautifully restored historic theater that anchors the Castro district. Shows lots of interesting independent and old movies. On weekend shows, an old fashioned organist kicks off the cinema.
Great mom-n-pop corner grocery store with fresh produce, flowers and deli sandwiches at a very reasonable price.
26 locals recommend
Courtney's Produce
101 Castro St
26 locals recommend
Great mom-n-pop corner grocery store with fresh produce, flowers and deli sandwiches at a very reasonable price.
A short walk up to the top of this park affords you a beautiful view of Golden Gate Bridge. The park has romantic walking trails and is a pleasant 10 minutes walk away from my home.
205 locals recommend
Buena Vista Park
205 locals recommend
A short walk up to the top of this park affords you a beautiful view of Golden Gate Bridge. The park has romantic walking trails and is a pleasant 10 minutes walk away from my home.
From the top of Corona Heights Park is a spectacular 360 degree panoramic view of downtown San Francisco, the Bay, and Twin Peaks. Not to be missed & only 10 minutes walk from the home.
180 locals recommend
Corona Heights Park
Museum Way
180 locals recommend
From the top of Corona Heights Park is a spectacular 360 degree panoramic view of downtown San Francisco, the Bay, and Twin Peaks. Not to be missed & only 10 minutes walk from the home.
Catch a breath of fresh air on this 570-foot hilltop, once considered the geographic center of SF. An obelisk is all that remains of the statue that used to grace its peak. A hidden gem of a view.
7 locals recommend
Mount Olympus
433 Upper Terrace
7 locals recommend
Catch a breath of fresh air on this 570-foot hilltop, once considered the geographic center of SF. An obelisk is all that remains of the statue that used to grace its peak. A hidden gem of a view.
Corner convenience store for flowers, food, beverages, snacks, wine and beer. Five minute walk away.
17 locals recommend
Upper Terrace Market
4499 17th St
17 locals recommend
Corner convenience store for flowers, food, beverages, snacks, wine and beer. Five minute walk away.
A fun local upstairs bar with a nice balcony where you can watch the world go by on Market St. in the Castro.
49 locals recommend
Lookout
3600 16th St
49 locals recommend
A fun local upstairs bar with a nice balcony where you can watch the world go by on Market St. in the Castro.
24 hour drugstore for any last minute sundry items you may need.
61 locals recommend
Walgreens Pharmacy
4129 18th St
61 locals recommend
24 hour drugstore for any last minute sundry items you may need.
U.S. Post office for mailing those old fashioned postcards home.
35 locals recommend
United States Postal Service
2111 Lane St
35 locals recommend
U.S. Post office for mailing those old fashioned postcards home.
Safeway supermarket for your grocery needs.
416 locals recommend
Safeway
2020 Market St
416 locals recommend
Safeway supermarket for your grocery needs.
A brand new Whole Foods Market for your upscale grocery needs. They also have quick prepared dinners for purchase there.
905 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
3950 24th St
905 locals recommend
A brand new Whole Foods Market for your upscale grocery needs. They also have quick prepared dinners for purchase there.
If you like speciality cocktails, Blackbird is the place. Mixed crowd.
118 locals recommend
Blackbird
2124 Market St
118 locals recommend
If you like speciality cocktails, Blackbird is the place. Mixed crowd.
A wonderful little hideout wine bar in Hayes Valley. Perfect for intimate conversation over local wine and cheese platters.
33 locals recommend
Hôtel Biron
45 Rose St
33 locals recommend
A wonderful little hideout wine bar in Hayes Valley. Perfect for intimate conversation over local wine and cheese platters.
Rolo is an upscale Men's clothing boutique. Ask for Mark and tell him I sent you.
6 locals recommend
Rolo
2351 Market St
6 locals recommend
Rolo is an upscale Men's clothing boutique. Ask for Mark and tell him I sent you.
Take the F-Market Street car for $3 to travel between Castro and Fisherman's Wharf.
F Market and Wharves
F Market and Wharves
Take the F-Market Street car for $3 to travel between Castro and Fisherman's Wharf.
UCSF Medical Campus
22 locals recommend
University of California San Francisco Parnassus Campus
505 Parnassus Ave
22 locals recommend
UCSF Medical Campus
Looking for a special dinner out at a classy upscale restaurant? Jardiniere has never disappointed me in terms of quality of food and service. It is pricey, but worth every cent.
25 locals recommend
Jardinière
300 Grove St
25 locals recommend
Looking for a special dinner out at a classy upscale restaurant? Jardiniere has never disappointed me in terms of quality of food and service. It is pricey, but worth every cent.
24 hour Bank of America ATMs here at the corner of Castro & 18th.
7 locals recommend
Bank of America Financial Center
501 Castro St
7 locals recommend
24 hour Bank of America ATMs here at the corner of Castro & 18th.
Walgreens on Castro is open 24 hours for any emergency pharmacy needs.
61 locals recommend
Walgreens Pharmacy
4129 18th St
61 locals recommend
Walgreens on Castro is open 24 hours for any emergency pharmacy needs.
Need a haircut? Ask for my stylist, Linda at Nice Cuts. $22 for a men's haircut.
Nice Cuts
3977 17th St
Need a haircut? Ask for my stylist, Linda at Nice Cuts. $22 for a men's haircut.

Drinks & Nightlife

Popular gay friendly sports bar in The Castro. 25 cent Chicken Wings on Monday nights, Trivia night on Tuesday night, Bingo night on Wednesday night and "Gym Class" free whisky shots on Thurs. night.
54 locals recommend
Hi Tops
2247 Market St
54 locals recommend
Popular gay friendly sports bar in The Castro. 25 cent Chicken Wings on Monday nights, Trivia night on Tuesday night, Bingo night on Wednesday night and "Gym Class" free whisky shots on Thurs. night.
One of the most historic gay bars in SF. A great local place for a drink with comfy seating conducive to a good chat.
32 locals recommend
Twin Peaks Tavern
401 Castro St
32 locals recommend
One of the most historic gay bars in SF. A great local place for a drink with comfy seating conducive to a good chat.
If you fancy a great martini in a piano bar atmosphere, Martuni's is the place to be.
80 locals recommend
Martuni's
4 Valencia Street
80 locals recommend
If you fancy a great martini in a piano bar atmosphere, Martuni's is the place to be.
Great time tested institution for seafood in the Castro.
148 locals recommend
Anchor Oyster Bar
579 Castro St
148 locals recommend
Great time tested institution for seafood in the Castro.
Upscale Mexican restaurant with great cocktails and ambiance.
115 locals recommend
Padrecito
901 Cole St
115 locals recommend
Upscale Mexican restaurant with great cocktails and ambiance.
A time-tested Mission district restaurant.
598 locals recommend
Pizzeria Delfina
3621 18th St
598 locals recommend
A time-tested Mission district restaurant.
Q bar has a fun chill out music on Wednesday evenings called Booty Call. $5 cover. Good vibe.
10 locals recommend
QBar
456 Castro St
10 locals recommend
Q bar has a fun chill out music on Wednesday evenings called Booty Call. $5 cover. Good vibe.
Outdoor beer garden and rock music. Biker and Hipster crowd.
222 locals recommend
Zeitgeist
199 Valencia St
222 locals recommend
Outdoor beer garden and rock music. Biker and Hipster crowd.
Outdoor patio seating beer garden in Hayes Valley. Casual and chill space.
114 locals recommend
Biergarten
424 Octavia St
114 locals recommend
Outdoor patio seating beer garden in Hayes Valley. Casual and chill space.
Great local craft beer restaurant in the Mission District
177 locals recommend
The Monk's Kettle
3141 16th Street
177 locals recommend
Great local craft beer restaurant in the Mission District
Large brew pub with outdoor seating in the Mission. Crowded and festive.
148 locals recommend
Southern Pacific Brewing
620 Treat Ave
148 locals recommend
Large brew pub with outdoor seating in the Mission. Crowded and festive.
Lovely wine bar with 30% all wines from 3 pm - 6 pm daily for Happy Hour
27 locals recommend
Blush! Wine Bar
476 Castro St
27 locals recommend
Lovely wine bar with 30% all wines from 3 pm - 6 pm daily for Happy Hour
Local nightclub in The Castro featuring a fun 90's night on Thursdays with no cover. Weekends generally have a $5 cover. Ethnically diverse fun crowd.
20 locals recommend
Beaux
2344 Market St
20 locals recommend
Local nightclub in The Castro featuring a fun 90's night on Thursdays with no cover. Weekends generally have a $5 cover. Ethnically diverse fun crowd.

Shopping

Best ice cream cone in San Francisco. Expect lines.
476 locals recommend
Bi-Rite Creamery
3692 18th St
476 locals recommend
Best ice cream cone in San Francisco. Expect lines.