Guidebook for San Francisco
Food Scene
Great space and feel-good vibe. Lots of locals, and hipsters galore!
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Фор Баррел Кофе
375 Valencia StGreat space and feel-good vibe. Lots of locals, and hipsters galore!
If you want deep dish, this is the place to go. They don't take reservations, and there can be a bit of a wait. Great beers on tap. Reasonable prices for the pizza -- you'll leave full + w leftovers.
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Little Star Pizza
846 Divisadero StIf you want deep dish, this is the place to go. They don't take reservations, and there can be a bit of a wait. Great beers on tap. Reasonable prices for the pizza -- you'll leave full + w leftovers.
Go-to place for late-night burritos. There can be lines here, but a great way to fill up!
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Taqueria Cancun
2288 Mission StreetGo-to place for late-night burritos. There can be lines here, but a great way to fill up!
Arguably the best burritos in San Francisco. Open late, great spot.
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Taquería El Farolito
2779 Mission StArguably the best burritos in San Francisco. Open late, great spot.
Zushi Puzzle
1910 Lombard StGreat sushi spot.
If you're looking for classy thin crust pizza, this is your spot. Great ambiance too.
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Beretta
1199 Valencia StIf you're looking for classy thin crust pizza, this is your spot. Great ambiance too.
If you're looking for a wine bar that isn't prissy, this is your place. Good happy hour specials.
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Yield Wine Bar
2490 3rd StIf you're looking for a wine bar that isn't prissy, this is your place. Good happy hour specials.
Great Szechuan / Chinese food at a good price. Waitresses might not understand you so just be clear what you want when you order. The food can be spicy.
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291 6th AveGreat Szechuan / Chinese food at a good price. Waitresses might not understand you so just be clear what you want when you order. The food can be spicy.
If you're looking for a good dim sum place that is reasonable, this is the place! Great experience every time I go. Free validation for parking in the Portsmouth Square Garage too
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City View Restaurant
33 Commercial StIf you're looking for a good dim sum place that is reasonable, this is the place! Great experience every time I go. Free validation for parking in the Portsmouth Square Garage too
They have $1 Oyster Happy Hour from 11:30am - 6pm every day! On a nice day, perfect place to sit outside, otherwise sit inside -- great ambiance!
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Waterbar Restaurant
399 The EmbarcaderoThey have $1 Oyster Happy Hour from 11:30am - 6pm every day! On a nice day, perfect place to sit outside, otherwise sit inside -- great ambiance!
Hard to get reservations. They reserve half their tables for walk ups. Get there 30 minutes before opening if you want to eat on the early side. Really great quality, delicious Italian inspired dishes
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Flour + Water
2401 Harrison StHard to get reservations. They reserve half their tables for walk ups. Get there 30 minutes before opening if you want to eat on the early side. Really great quality, delicious Italian inspired dishes
One of my favorite places for seafood. This part of town has a really intriguing feel when it's really foggy/misting. Get the calamari steak. They serve free boxed wine while you wait for a table.
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Pacific Cafe
7000 Geary BlvdOne of my favorite places for seafood. This part of town has a really intriguing feel when it's really foggy/misting. Get the calamari steak. They serve free boxed wine while you wait for a table.
A coffee bar in what looks like a converted warehouse. Tech minds, hipsters, tons of fixies, and pricey coffee. Doesn't get much more San Francisco than this.
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Sightglass Coffee
270 7th StA coffee bar in what looks like a converted warehouse. Tech minds, hipsters, tons of fixies, and pricey coffee. Doesn't get much more San Francisco than this.
Spruce
3640 Sacramento StSwanky place for dinner. Go here to impress.
One of my favorite dim sum places in the city for soup dumplings. Slurp and enjoy. Service isn't great, but the quality of the food and the price make up for it.
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Shanghai House Restaurant
3641 Balboa StOne of my favorite dim sum places in the city for soup dumplings. Slurp and enjoy. Service isn't great, but the quality of the food and the price make up for it.
Located in the Twitter building -- lots of people watching and tech employees. The staff inside are so friendly and take great pride in making your perfect coffee beverage. Unapologetically artisanal AF.
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Blue Bottle Coffee
315 Linden StLocated in the Twitter building -- lots of people watching and tech employees. The staff inside are so friendly and take great pride in making your perfect coffee beverage. Unapologetically artisanal AF.
Venture outside of San Francisco into burgeoning West Oakland, and have one of the best brunch meals you'll ever experience. Fried chicken and waffles are a favorite of mine.
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Brown Sugar Kitchen
2295 BroadwayVenture outside of San Francisco into burgeoning West Oakland, and have one of the best brunch meals you'll ever experience. Fried chicken and waffles are a favorite of mine.
Spot to grab something quick to eat. A couple of eateries are inside. Groceries too, but expensive.
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The Market
1355 Market StSpot to grab something quick to eat. A couple of eateries are inside. Groceries too, but expensive.
Hot new spot from the chef of Flour + Water. New 2018 hot spot in San Francisco, so it might be hard to get a reservation.
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Che Fico
838 Divisadero StHot new spot from the chef of Flour + Water. New 2018 hot spot in San Francisco, so it might be hard to get a reservation.
Lovely Bay Area co-op that has high quality and delicious baked goods and breads. Also check out the daily pizza specials by the slice, half pie or pie -- all vegetarian and with cheesy deliciousness.
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Arizmendi Bakery
1331 9th AveLovely Bay Area co-op that has high quality and delicious baked goods and breads. Also check out the daily pizza specials by the slice, half pie or pie -- all vegetarian and with cheesy deliciousness.
If you find yourself wanting to escape San Francisco, head out to Marin County and check out this well-known and bustling brunch spot. They serve great drinks and it can get rowdy there. 2 great ways to get there: Rent bikes and bike across the Golden Gate Bridge or take a ferry to Tiburon. Convenient ferry times and Sam's is right next to the ferry stop in Tiburon.
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Sam's Anchor Cafe
27 Main StIf you find yourself wanting to escape San Francisco, head out to Marin County and check out this well-known and bustling brunch spot. They serve great drinks and it can get rowdy there. 2 great ways to get there: Rent bikes and bike across the Golden Gate Bridge or take a ferry to Tiburon. Convenient ferry times and Sam's is right next to the ferry stop in Tiburon.
Set in a historic and iconic part of San Francisco, Bix is a delightful restaurant if you are looking to splurge in San Francisco. It has a quintessential jazz vibe and you feel like you've stepped into the 1930s with live piano music and singers. The service and staff are top-notch, as is the food and drinks.
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Bix
56 Gold StSet in a historic and iconic part of San Francisco, Bix is a delightful restaurant if you are looking to splurge in San Francisco. It has a quintessential jazz vibe and you feel like you've stepped into the 1930s with live piano music and singers. The service and staff are top-notch, as is the food and drinks.
If you're visiting California, you probably have heard about In-N-Out. This San Francisco location is a bit unique -- it is one of only a few In-N-Outs without a drive-through, and this is the only location in San Francisco. Though I recommend staying away from Fisherman's Wharf, I think that In-N-Out is a great stop if you are exploring the North Beach neighborhood or walking through Aquatic Park or Fort Mason.
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In-N-Out Burger
333 Jefferson StIf you're visiting California, you probably have heard about In-N-Out. This San Francisco location is a bit unique -- it is one of only a few In-N-Outs without a drive-through, and this is the only location in San Francisco. Though I recommend staying away from Fisherman's Wharf, I think that In-N-Out is a great stop if you are exploring the North Beach neighborhood or walking through Aquatic Park or Fort Mason.
If you venture to Berkeley or Cal, this is a must for delicious / healthy lunch options. Located on the famed Telegraph Ave, Intermezzo is in an all-new space after the original restaurant burned down in the same location. The portions are large, and the ingredients are fresh. I recommend the salad + sandwich combo -- get the poppyseed dressing and the BLTA sandwich.
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Cafe Mezzo
2442 Telegraph AveIf you venture to Berkeley or Cal, this is a must for delicious / healthy lunch options. Located on the famed Telegraph Ave, Intermezzo is in an all-new space after the original restaurant burned down in the same location. The portions are large, and the ingredients are fresh. I recommend the salad + sandwich combo -- get the poppyseed dressing and the BLTA sandwich.
Walkable from the Rockridge BART station, if you are looking for a satisfying deep dish pizza, this is your place! Popular with locals, you will likely have to wait a bit to be seated, but definitely worth the wait and the pizza will fill you up.
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Zachary's Chicago Pizza
5801 College AveWalkable from the Rockridge BART station, if you are looking for a satisfying deep dish pizza, this is your place! Popular with locals, you will likely have to wait a bit to be seated, but definitely worth the wait and the pizza will fill you up.
Drinks & Nightlife
Can get crowded, and the crowd is a mix of everyone. Awesome mixed drinks, nice bartenders. Reminds me of bars in NYC. Only takes cash.
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Blackbird
2124 Market StCan get crowded, and the crowd is a mix of everyone. Awesome mixed drinks, nice bartenders. Reminds me of bars in NYC. Only takes cash.
Great vibe and decor inside. Also a great mix of people and good mixed drinks. They take credit card. Pool tables, and space to lounge.
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Bloodhound
1145 Folsom StGreat vibe and decor inside. Also a great mix of people and good mixed drinks. They take credit card. Pool tables, and space to lounge.
One of my favorite bars. Great, reasonable food too. Get the pork belly donuts. Great outdoor seating, though people like to smoke out there. Great selection of beers on tap. More of a chill scene.
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The Sycamore
2140 Mission StOne of my favorite bars. Great, reasonable food too. Get the pork belly donuts. Great outdoor seating, though people like to smoke out there. Great selection of beers on tap. More of a chill scene.
This is a great spot to watch a Giants game if you don't have tickets to a game. Order the onion rings -- they're my favorite. The Hell or High Watermelon Wheat Beer in a can is pretty good, too!
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21st Amendment Brewery & Restaurant
563 2nd StThis is a great spot to watch a Giants game if you don't have tickets to a game. Order the onion rings -- they're my favorite. The Hell or High Watermelon Wheat Beer in a can is pretty good, too!
Bar Agricole
1540 11th StGreat, sexy ambiance. Even better mixed drinks.
Essentials
I live off of Trader Joes! Great prices, close by, good selection of beer and wines. Tons of great frozen items. Produce is a little lacking, but does the trick for the most part.
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Trader Joe's
555 9th StI live off of Trader Joes! Great prices, close by, good selection of beer and wines. Tons of great frozen items. Produce is a little lacking, but does the trick for the most part.
Really close to my apartment. Tons of organic everything. They don't sell any meat products. Great selection of cheese (and free samples), awesome bulk granolas. Great produce. Pricey.
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Rainbow Grocery
1745 Folsom StReally close to my apartment. Tons of organic everything. They don't sell any meat products. Great selection of cheese (and free samples), awesome bulk granolas. Great produce. Pricey.
Great place for guys to get a haircut. Inexpensive, friendly and efficient staff. Ask for Julie or Betty
Nice Cuts
3977 17th StGreat place for guys to get a haircut. Inexpensive, friendly and efficient staff. Ask for Julie or Betty
Everything Else
Best pastries and breads in San Francisco. There is usually a line out the door for their wares. Totally worth it.
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Tartine Bakery
600 Guerrero StBest pastries and breads in San Francisco. There is usually a line out the door for their wares. Totally worth it.
A beautiful park overlooking the city. Attracts every type of person from San Francisco. Interesting characters everywhere -- you'll likely see the truffle man, people tightroping, and relaxing.
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Парк Миссион Долорес
19th StreetA beautiful park overlooking the city. Attracts every type of person from San Francisco. Interesting characters everywhere -- you'll likely see the truffle man, people tightroping, and relaxing.
Safeway
2020 Market StGreat place to get the food basics. Open 24/7
If you want karaoke, this is your spot. You can order okay sushi from next door.
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The Mint Karaoke Lounge
1942 Market StIf you want karaoke, this is your spot. You can order okay sushi from next door.
Shopping
Really interesting ice cream flavors. My go-to is salted caramel, but you can't go wrong. When it's nice out, there's usually a line.
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Bi-Rite Creamery
3692 18th StReally interesting ice cream flavors. My go-to is salted caramel, but you can't go wrong. When it's nice out, there's usually a line.
Clement Street is a gem in San Francisco. Wonderful shops and restaurants, this area is the quintessential neighborhood. To top it off is Park Life, a small hipster store that has many great books, art for sale, and other fun things for purchase. Love walking into this place and always find something I like there.
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Park Life
220 Clement StClement Street is a gem in San Francisco. Wonderful shops and restaurants, this area is the quintessential neighborhood. To top it off is Park Life, a small hipster store that has many great books, art for sale, and other fun things for purchase. Love walking into this place and always find something I like there.
Taking place on the first Sunday of each month, this antique faire/flea market happens on the old airforce base. Thousands of vendors sell their wares on the old runways. You could spend all day meandering the rows of antiques. The earlier you try to come in, the more a ticket will cost (ranges from ~$5-15). There are food trucks along both sides to satiate the appetite you'll get from all the walking. Bring sunblock, comfortable shoes, and sunglasses. Cell service is questionable here.
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Alameda Point Antiques Faire 1st Sunday Every Month
3900 Main StTaking place on the first Sunday of each month, this antique faire/flea market happens on the old airforce base. Thousands of vendors sell their wares on the old runways. You could spend all day meandering the rows of antiques. The earlier you try to come in, the more a ticket will cost (ranges from ~$5-15). There are food trucks along both sides to satiate the appetite you'll get from all the walking. Bring sunblock, comfortable shoes, and sunglasses. Cell service is questionable here.
The closest Whole Foods to my apartment and large store. Walkable, accessible via Muni or a quick drive.
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Whole Foods Market
3950 24th StThe closest Whole Foods to my apartment and large store. Walkable, accessible via Muni or a quick drive.
Arts & Culture
Awesome art gallery in the heart of Golden Gate Park.
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Музей де Янга
50 Hagiwara Tea Garden DrAwesome art gallery in the heart of Golden Gate Park.
Parks & Nature
The most authentically touristy thing you can do. If you plan to go, booked tickets ahead of time as there are only so many seats available on the boats (included in cost of ticket). Highly recommend doing the audio tour on Alcatraz -- adds to the experience.
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Остров Алькатрас
The most authentically touristy thing you can do. If you plan to go, booked tickets ahead of time as there are only so many seats available on the boats (included in cost of ticket). Highly recommend doing the audio tour on Alcatraz -- adds to the experience.
A must-visit park in San Francisco. Our Central Park.
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Парк Голден-Гейт
A must-visit park in San Francisco. Our Central Park.