Guidebook for San Francisco
Food Scene
Baked goods & donuts here are delicious. Also the closest place to get a single drip coffee.
Pinkie’s Bakery
833 Cortland AveBaked goods & donuts here are delicious. Also the closest place to get a single drip coffee.
A great place for catching up with friends over a casual bite of yummy Italian food and a glass of wine. There's a parklet so you can sit outside if it's warm.
52 locals recommend
VinoRosso
629 Cortland AveA great place for catching up with friends over a casual bite of yummy Italian food and a glass of wine. There's a parklet so you can sit outside if it's warm.
Emmy's Spaghetti Shack
3230 Mission StThe spaghetti is amazing. The atmosphere is fun.
Avedano's Meats
235 Cortland AveHot-pressed sandwiches - only if you like meat.
Pinhole Coffee
231 Cortland AveBest coffee & chai. Cute cafe with limited seating.
If it's warm out, head out to the back garden with some snacks & drinks.
108 locals recommend
Progressive Grounds Coffee shop and Eatery
400 Cortland AveIf it's warm out, head out to the back garden with some snacks & drinks.
Delicious Italian food - both the pastas & the pizzas are to die for. Can get hot inside so sit outside if it's warm enough. You can also get takeout.
137 locals recommend
Vega
419 Cortland AveDelicious Italian food - both the pastas & the pizzas are to die for. Can get hot inside so sit outside if it's warm enough. You can also get takeout.
Brunch or burgers/pizza for dinner. Back patio is the best spot, and they sometimes show movies.
137 locals recommend
Bernal Star
410 Cortland AveBrunch or burgers/pizza for dinner. Back patio is the best spot, and they sometimes show movies.
Piqueo's
830 Cortland AveIf you like Peruvian food, this is a good bet.
3rd Cousin
919 Cortland AveDelicious, high-end farm to table meals.
Great place for brunch/lunch/dinner, especially if you like seafood.
62 locals recommend
Red Hill Station
Great place for brunch/lunch/dinner, especially if you like seafood.
ICHI Sushi
3369 Mission StIncredible, sustainably fished sushi.
Blue Plate
3218 Mission StDelicious American food.
Moki's Sushi & Pacific Grill
615 Cortland AveClosest sushi spot.
Paulie's Pickling
331 Cortland AveDeli sandwiches & sides in a community space.
Huge brewery with seating, ping pong, cornhole & sometimes a food truck outside.
94 locals recommend
Barebottle Brewing Company
1525 Cortland AveHuge brewery with seating, ping pong, cornhole & sometimes a food truck outside.
Best selection of alcohol & wine in the neighborhood. Also yummy, unique foods.
40 locals recommend
The Epicurean Trader
401 Cortland AveBest selection of alcohol & wine in the neighborhood. Also yummy, unique foods.
I've been told this is the place for the widest selection of bourbon & beer.
37 locals recommend
Healthy Spirits
300 Valencia StI've been told this is the place for the widest selection of bourbon & beer.
Best ice cream in SF. Birite Creamery has fancier flavors, but we think nothing compares to Mitchell's. Take a number and wait a bit. It's worth it.
214 locals recommend
Mitchell's Ice Cream
688 San Jose AvenueBest ice cream in SF. Birite Creamery has fancier flavors, but we think nothing compares to Mitchell's. Take a number and wait a bit. It's worth it.
If you want a cake or dessert, this is the place to go. They also serve ice cream.
28 locals recommend
Little Bee Bakery
1501 Cortland AveIf you want a cake or dessert, this is the place to go. They also serve ice cream.
On Saturday mornings this is a low-key farmer's market with organic inexpensive produce. Also has baked goods, flowers and food trucks.
104 locals recommend
Alemany Farmers Market
100 Alemany BlvdOn Saturday mornings this is a low-key farmer's market with organic inexpensive produce. Also has baked goods, flowers and food trucks.
Incredible foods. Huge Farmer's Market on Saturdays from 10am-2pm, scaled down version on Tuesdays & Thursdays from 8am-2pm. Also shops and restaurants serving everything from burgers to Chinese to Vietnamese to oysters.
679 locals recommend
Ferry Building Marketplace
Incredible foods. Huge Farmer's Market on Saturdays from 10am-2pm, scaled down version on Tuesdays & Thursdays from 8am-2pm. Also shops and restaurants serving everything from burgers to Chinese to Vietnamese to oysters.
Delicious Nepalese food. Eat-in, takeout or delivery. See the binder for full menu.
23 locals recommend
Cuisine of Nepal Restaurant
3486 Mission StDelicious Nepalese food. Eat-in, takeout or delivery. See the binder for full menu.
Drinks & Nightlife
Holy Water
309 Cortland AveAwesome, casual bar with the best drinks in the neighborhood (IMO).
The Royal Cuckoo
3202 Mission StLoungey vibe.
El Rio
3158 Mission StBar + Music + Shows + Backyard
Our local dive bar. They have karaoke and live music on certain nights. Walk by for the schedule.
42 locals recommend
The Lucky Horseshoe
453 Cortland AveOur local dive bar. They have karaoke and live music on certain nights. Walk by for the schedule.
Despite the surly bartenders, this is an old-school LGBTQ focused place (but with a mixed crowd) for a simple drink. Check out the garden out back. There's also pool & a great jukebox.
121 locals recommend
Wild Side West
424 Cortland AveDespite the surly bartenders, this is an old-school LGBTQ focused place (but with a mixed crowd) for a simple drink. Check out the garden out back. There's also pool & a great jukebox.
Hip bar for drinks. They also have food upstairs. If it's too crowded for you, go around the corner for a glass of wine at The Tradesman.
280 locals recommend
Trick Dog
3010 20th StHip bar for drinks. They also have food upstairs. If it's too crowded for you, go around the corner for a glass of wine at The Tradesman.
Parks & Nature
Bernal Heights Park
3400-3416 Folsom StIncredible 360 degree views of San Francisco and beyond.
People congregate here on sunny days to enjoy the amazing views of SF. There's nothing quite like it anywhere else. There's also a recently renovated playground that appeals to kids young & old. Birite Creamery and Birite grocery store are across the street on 18th St. Namu Gaji also sells Korean street food across the street. It's really tasty.
1244 locals recommend
Mission Dolores Park
19th StreetPeople congregate here on sunny days to enjoy the amazing views of SF. There's nothing quite like it anywhere else. There's also a recently renovated playground that appeals to kids young & old. Birite Creamery and Birite grocery store are across the street on 18th St. Namu Gaji also sells Korean street food across the street. It's really tasty.
There are so many great things to see in this park, in addition to nature.
-Pedal or row boats on stow lake
-Japanese Tea Garden
-Academy of Sciences Museum
-De Young Museum
-Conservatory of Flowers
-Our very own pack of bison
Plus much more.
1721 locals recommend
Golden Gate Park
There are so many great things to see in this park, in addition to nature.
-Pedal or row boats on stow lake
-Japanese Tea Garden
-Academy of Sciences Museum
-De Young Museum
-Conservatory of Flowers
-Our very own pack of bison
Plus much more.
Stunning views of the Golden Gate Bridge, and a warming hut with snacks & warm drinks in case it's chilly.
426 locals recommend
Crissy Field
Stunning views of the Golden Gate Bridge, and a warming hut with snacks & warm drinks in case it's chilly.
Sutro Baths Upper Trail
Sutro Baths Upper TrailThe walk from Sutra Baths along Land's End is beautiful.
Big beach with views of the Golden Gate Bridge. Not always warm, but definitely beautiful.
349 locals recommend
Baker Beach
Big beach with views of the Golden Gate Bridge. Not always warm, but definitely beautiful.
Huge beach where the surfers hang out. Afterwards, go to Park Chalet for a casual bite to eat outdoors, or to Outerlands for a delicious meal + General Store for an interesting shop.
553 locals recommend
Ocean Beach
La Playa StHuge beach where the surfers hang out. Afterwards, go to Park Chalet for a casual bite to eat outdoors, or to Outerlands for a delicious meal + General Store for an interesting shop.
Shopping
My favorite Bernal shop. Not only do they carry awesome succulents, but they have many unique gifts for yourself or others. Check out their window displays.
37 locals recommend
Succulence
402 Cortland AveMy favorite Bernal shop. Not only do they carry awesome succulents, but they have many unique gifts for yourself or others. Check out their window displays.
Heartfelt
436 Cortland AveGift shop with odds & ends.
Secession Art & Design
3235 Mission StLots of locally made goods.
If you're looking for chain stores &/or malls, here is the place to go.
817 locals recommend
Union Square
333 Post StIf you're looking for chain stores &/or malls, here is the place to go.
GENERAL STORE
4035 Judah StQuirky items and clothing near Ocean Beach.
Tabletop & home goods. Ceramics & most items made right here in the Bay Area (and many of them right here at this facility). Tartine Manufactory in the same building is a newly opened chic, space with a bakery, Californian cafe, coffee counter, ice cream window & wine bar.
Also in the building: a Blue Bottle cafe here, an art gallery + more.
Note: If you go to the Ferry Building, there's a smaller Heath Ceramics kiosk there where you can view some of their goods.
107 locals recommend
Heath Ceramics
2900 18th StTabletop & home goods. Ceramics & most items made right here in the Bay Area (and many of them right here at this facility). Tartine Manufactory in the same building is a newly opened chic, space with a bakery, Californian cafe, coffee counter, ice cream window & wine bar.
Also in the building: a Blue Bottle cafe here, an art gallery + more.
Note: If you go to the Ferry Building, there's a smaller Heath Ceramics kiosk there where you can view some of their goods.
Essentials
So convenient and has almost everything you need. Small parking lot across the street if you need it. Not cheap.
282 locals recommend
The Good Life Grocery
448 Cortland AveSo convenient and has almost everything you need. Small parking lot across the street if you need it. Not cheap.
Bank of America ATM
433 Cortland AveWells Fargo ATM
3150 California StIf you need a pharmacy during regular business hours, I'd suggest this one. There's one closer on Mission St., but it's not as nice. For a 24-hour pharmacy, there's a Walgreens on Castro St & 18th St approximately 10 minutes away by car.
293 locals recommend
Walgreens
1333 Castro StIf you need a pharmacy during regular business hours, I'd suggest this one. There's one closer on Mission St., but it's not as nice. For a 24-hour pharmacy, there's a Walgreens on Castro St & 18th St approximately 10 minutes away by car.
If you need a mani/pedi or waxing, this is the closest place I'd recommend. There are also places on Cortland for walk-ins that will do in a pinch.
SOPHIA'S BEAUTY LOUNGE
3420 Cesar ChavezIf you need a mani/pedi or waxing, this is the closest place I'd recommend. There are also places on Cortland for walk-ins that will do in a pinch.
Safeway
3350 Mission StBig, less expensive grocery store with parking lot.
Whole Foods Market
3950 24th StClosest Whole Foods
Although we have a dry cleaner on Cortland (Dan's Cleaners), they can be slow. If you need something back quickly and want to trust it will be ready, this is a good place to go.
7 locals recommend
Sunny Launderette
3560 20th StAlthough we have a dry cleaner on Cortland (Dan's Cleaners), they can be slow. If you need something back quickly and want to trust it will be ready, this is a good place to go.
Getting Around
Crazy scene right around the station, but the Mission is a great place to explore. Or, get on the Bart for a 10-minute ride to downtown/Union Square or even to the East Bay.
227 locals recommend
24th St Mission station
Crazy scene right around the station, but the Mission is a great place to explore. Or, get on the Bart for a 10-minute ride to downtown/Union Square or even to the East Bay.
Electric bikes to get over those big Bernal Heights hills!
16 locals recommend
The New Wheel Electric Bikes
420 Cortland AveElectric bikes to get over those big Bernal Heights hills!
Everything Else
If you decide you want to do some yoga, this is the closest place and has classes for all levels.
26 locals recommend
Bernal Yoga
908 Cortland AveIf you decide you want to do some yoga, this is the closest place and has classes for all levels.