Food Scene
Gialina
2842 Diamond StGreat food! The Pesto Pizza and Citrus Salad are highly recommended.
People come from all over the city to this little Mexican spot. You're in SF, you cannot leave without eating a burrito!
117 locals recommend
La Corneta Taqueria
2834 Diamond StPeople come from all over the city to this little Mexican spot. You're in SF, you cannot leave without eating a burrito!
Higher Grounds Coffee House
691 Chenery StGreat for brunch! My favorite crepe is the Curry.
Popular destination in the city for good reason. The line will be around the corner, but moves fast. Delicious treats and sandwiches!
768 locals recommend
Tartine Bakery
600 Guerrero StPopular destination in the city for good reason. The line will be around the corner, but moves fast. Delicious treats and sandwiches!
Get a table outside if you can -- fantastic atmosphere! This place is fancy, so call ahead.
343 locals recommend
Foreign Cinema
2534 Mission StGet a table outside if you can -- fantastic atmosphere! This place is fancy, so call ahead.
Get the pasta! This place is fancy, so call ahead. If you can't get a table, you should be able to snag a seat at the bar with a short wait.
266 locals recommend
Flour + Water
2401 Harrison StGet the pasta! This place is fancy, so call ahead. If you can't get a table, you should be able to snag a seat at the bar with a short wait.
Arguably the best brunch spot in SF in the best neighborhood in SF. Cole Valley is full of charms -- you can check this place out on your way into Golden Gate Park. I recommend brunch, but it's also great for lunch and dinner. Dogs are allowed on the patio Monday nights.
286 locals recommend
Zazie
941 Cole StArguably the best brunch spot in SF in the best neighborhood in SF. Cole Valley is full of charms -- you can check this place out on your way into Golden Gate Park. I recommend brunch, but it's also great for lunch and dinner. Dogs are allowed on the patio Monday nights.
Great deals at Happy Hour here (4-6)! Margherita Pizza sounds boring, but it is SO delicious here!
37 locals recommend
InoVino
108-B Carl StGreat deals at Happy Hour here (4-6)! Margherita Pizza sounds boring, but it is SO delicious here!
Causwells
2346 Chestnut StGreat food, drinks, and people watching.
Not to be confused with Umami Burger (which is also good), this is a great sushi place in a fun neighborhood.
33 locals recommend
Umami
2909 Webster StreetNot to be confused with Umami Burger (which is also good), this is a great sushi place in a fun neighborhood.
Hard Water
The EmbarcaderoGreat for food and drink on your way back from seeing the sights.
Walk down the street to the best bakery in town! Everything is good here.
48 locals recommend
Destination Baking Company
598 Chenery StWalk down the street to the best bakery in town! Everything is good here.
Blue Plate
3218 Mission StAmazing, modern American cuisine at a reasonable price
Drinks & Nightlife
Not to be confused with nearby Glen Park BART station, this is a GREAT neighborhood bar. There is a fireplace and you can bring in your own food.
31 locals recommend
Glen Park Station
2816 Diamond StNot to be confused with nearby Glen Park BART station, this is a GREAT neighborhood bar. There is a fireplace and you can bring in your own food.
Stellar selection of beers on tap and great food too! Be careful in this neighborhood though. It's right on the edge of the Tenderloin -- do not venture deeper into this neighborhood. Go in, have a great drink, and go straight home in a cab.
25 locals recommend
Mikkeller Bar
34 Mason StStellar selection of beers on tap and great food too! Be careful in this neighborhood though. It's right on the edge of the Tenderloin -- do not venture deeper into this neighborhood. Go in, have a great drink, and go straight home in a cab.
Great patio, great food, great drinks, trendy scene. A good stop to make if you're downtown sightseeing.
20 locals recommend
Dirty Habit
12 4th StGreat patio, great food, great drinks, trendy scene. A good stop to make if you're downtown sightseeing.
Wine bar with a great atmosphere! This place is straight out of Napa. Feels like you're hanging out in a fancy backyard. Dog friendly too.
JAX Vineyards Tasting Room
326 Brannan StWine bar with a great atmosphere! This place is straight out of Napa. Feels like you're hanging out in a fancy backyard. Dog friendly too.
20 Spot
3565 20th StCozy wine bar in the Mission. Serves food too!
Fig & Thistle
429 Gough StCharming little spot for wine and beer!!
Iron & Gold
3187 Mission StSwanky little bar with fabulous cocktails
Zeitgeist
199 Valencia StGreat patio to enjoy a sunny day.
Essentials
Our neighborhood grocery store. I love it, but some items can be pricy. They have a great organic food selection, salad bar, sandwich bar, and coffee bar!
156 locals recommend
Canyon Market
2815 Diamond StOur neighborhood grocery store. I love it, but some items can be pricy. They have a great organic food selection, salad bar, sandwich bar, and coffee bar!
Everything Else
You'll find these wonderful wilderness trails at the main entrance at the corner of Chenery and Elk (right down the street). You can lay down your picnic blanket on a hillside of California poppies!
180 locals recommend
Glen Canyon Park
Chenery StreetYou'll find these wonderful wilderness trails at the main entrance at the corner of Chenery and Elk (right down the street). You can lay down your picnic blanket on a hillside of California poppies!
Fort Mason hosts Off the Grid, a food truck event, every Friday night from 5-10. It can get real crazy and crowded!! Despite that, it's fun event with good food that's pure California.
161 locals recommend
Fort Mason
2 Marina BlvdFort Mason hosts Off the Grid, a food truck event, every Friday night from 5-10. It can get real crazy and crowded!! Despite that, it's fun event with good food that's pure California.
If you're here more than a couple days, I highly recommend a day trip to Napa (or Sonoma)! Take the 101 over the Golden Gate to get there. It's 10 min longer and one of the most beautiful drives ever.
240 locals recommend
Napa
If you're here more than a couple days, I highly recommend a day trip to Napa (or Sonoma)! Take the 101 over the Golden Gate to get there. It's 10 min longer and one of the most beautiful drives ever.
Healdsburg
A cool little town to visit while wine tasting in Sonoma.
The Tipsy Pig
2231 Chestnut StGreat brunch, fresh cocktails, beautiful heated patio
Sightseeing
Walk across, bike across, drive across... just go across! It'll take your breath away every time. One of the most majestic sights you'll see in your lifetime!
1321 locals recommend
Golden Gate Bridge
Golden Gate BridgeWalk across, bike across, drive across... just go across! It'll take your breath away every time. One of the most majestic sights you'll see in your lifetime!
Great spot to spend a afternoon. The drive is as good as the destination -- take the Golden Gate and beautiful Pacific Coast Highway.
363 locals recommend
Stinson Beach
Great spot to spend a afternoon. The drive is as good as the destination -- take the Golden Gate and beautiful Pacific Coast Highway.
Mount Tamalpais
Great views, fresh air! A beloved spot outside the city.
I could not recommend this tour more! It's so well done and you get great views of the city from the ferry and the island. CALL AHEAD! Tickets sell out weeks in advance.
503 locals recommend
Alcatraz Island
I could not recommend this tour more! It's so well done and you get great views of the city from the ferry and the island. CALL AHEAD! Tickets sell out weeks in advance.
Lands End Trail
Lands End TrailGorgeous views of the Pacific!
The place to see and be seen. Bring a picnic blanket, some concealed booze, and bask in the sun with a thousand other SF dreamers. You'll see beautiful views of the city skyline from the top of the hill. Hit up Tartine Bakery while you're there -- it's down the street.
1244 locals recommend
Mission Dolores Park
19th StreetThe place to see and be seen. Bring a picnic blanket, some concealed booze, and bask in the sun with a thousand other SF dreamers. You'll see beautiful views of the city skyline from the top of the hill. Hit up Tartine Bakery while you're there -- it's down the street.
Walk off your Zazie brunch with a little hike through Buena Vista Park. You'll see great views of the city and pass by some amazing mansions on the Cole Valley/Buena Vista Heights side.
205 locals recommend
Buena Vista Park
Walk off your Zazie brunch with a little hike through Buena Vista Park. You'll see great views of the city and pass by some amazing mansions on the Cole Valley/Buena Vista Heights side.
Shopping
Ferry Building Marketplace
Historic destination for great shopping and food.