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100 34th AveFood Scene
Very popular for their bread and pastries. If you want to avoid the line, go there right before they open at 7:30 a.m. If you get there about 4:15 p.m. in the afternoon, they start selling the bread made fresh that day at 4:30 pm. In any case, the line moves fairly fast (good stuff, but we hate to stand in their line).
768 locals recommend
Tartine Bakery
600 Guerrero StVery popular for their bread and pastries. If you want to avoid the line, go there right before they open at 7:30 a.m. If you get there about 4:15 p.m. in the afternoon, they start selling the bread made fresh that day at 4:30 pm. In any case, the line moves fairly fast (good stuff, but we hate to stand in their line).
It's the Ice cream place around the corner from us that always has lines when the weather is good (and even when it's bad). To avoid the line for made to order cones, go to the soft serve window (they also sell cake, pie and cookies there), or you can bypass the line if you want to buy pints or ice cream sandwiches from their freezer...just walk in to the right of the line.
476 locals recommend
Bi-Rite Creamery
3692 18th StIt's the Ice cream place around the corner from us that always has lines when the weather is good (and even when it's bad). To avoid the line for made to order cones, go to the soft serve window (they also sell cake, pie and cookies there), or you can bypass the line if you want to buy pints or ice cream sandwiches from their freezer...just walk in to the right of the line.
Very popular spot in the bustling Alamo Square NOPA part of town. Known for terrific urban rustic food. Look for dishes from the wood fired oven. Don't miss the pork chop, flatbread, or tagine. Reservations recommended. Fun bar. Chef's Bar & communal table for walk ins. They stay open late as well.
77 locals recommend
North of the Panhandle
Very popular spot in the bustling Alamo Square NOPA part of town. Known for terrific urban rustic food. Look for dishes from the wood fired oven. Don't miss the pork chop, flatbread, or tagine. Reservations recommended. Fun bar. Chef's Bar & communal table for walk ins. They stay open late as well.
Strong brew that draws a fanatical following of coffee snobs. Definitely hits the spot if you need a caffeine fix. Nice little outdoor seating on the sidewalk as well.
348 locals recommend
Four Barrel Coffee
375 Valencia StStrong brew that draws a fanatical following of coffee snobs. Definitely hits the spot if you need a caffeine fix. Nice little outdoor seating on the sidewalk as well.
A stalwart and Icon of the SF food scene, this place has been around for more than a decade and regarded as on of SF's best. Beat the rush, get there for a walkin table at 5:30 without a reservation! Home made pastas that will leave you breathless.
598 locals recommend
Pizzeria Delfina
3621 18th StA stalwart and Icon of the SF food scene, this place has been around for more than a decade and regarded as on of SF's best. Beat the rush, get there for a walkin table at 5:30 without a reservation! Home made pastas that will leave you breathless.
The Mill has great handcrafted espresso drinks from Four Barrel Coffee and SF's famous $4 artisanal toasts from Josey Baker Bread. (The toast is worth splurging for.) The Mill also hosts a Pizza night on Mondays (6-9PM) and Grilled Cheese & Soup night on Wednesdays (6-9PM).
281 locals recommend
The Mill
736 Divisadero StThe Mill has great handcrafted espresso drinks from Four Barrel Coffee and SF's famous $4 artisanal toasts from Josey Baker Bread. (The toast is worth splurging for.) The Mill also hosts a Pizza night on Mondays (6-9PM) and Grilled Cheese & Soup night on Wednesdays (6-9PM).
This is an AMAZING breakfast spot -- they have delicious everything! The owner's name is Max and she's awesome. The Levaine bread is great with their home made preserves. Arrive before 8am to get quickly seated most days -- there are otherwise lines until 1pm but sometimes if its a work week day you can get in after 11am.
261 locals recommend
Plow
1299 18th StThis is an AMAZING breakfast spot -- they have delicious everything! The owner's name is Max and she's awesome. The Levaine bread is great with their home made preserves. Arrive before 8am to get quickly seated most days -- there are otherwise lines until 1pm but sometimes if its a work week day you can get in after 11am.
Apparently the best burrito in the nation. We recommend calling in advance if you’re planning on taking out. If you go eat there, be prepared for a bit of a line. We love the burritos “dorado” (grilled). If you’re taking out, make sure to ask for the salsa on top of the chips.
347 locals recommend
La Taqueria
2889 Mission StApparently the best burrito in the nation. We recommend calling in advance if you’re planning on taking out. If you go eat there, be prepared for a bit of a line. We love the burritos “dorado” (grilled). If you’re taking out, make sure to ask for the salsa on top of the chips.
Casual french bistro. VERY popular for weekend brunch (long lines). Good egg dishes and pancakes by day, reasonably priced french bistro food by night.
286 locals recommend
Zazie
941 Cole StCasual french bistro. VERY popular for weekend brunch (long lines). Good egg dishes and pancakes by day, reasonably priced french bistro food by night.
Budget friendly. Handcrafted pizzas, small bites & unique cocktails keep this trendy spot hopping.
282 locals recommend
Beretta
1199 Valencia StBudget friendly. Handcrafted pizzas, small bites & unique cocktails keep this trendy spot hopping.
A vibrant San Francisco neighborhood Mexican kitchen, celebrating the traditional cookery of Mexico and utilizing local, organic and sustainable ingredients.
306 locals recommend
Nopalito
306 Broderick StA vibrant San Francisco neighborhood Mexican kitchen, celebrating the traditional cookery of Mexico and utilizing local, organic and sustainable ingredients.
Heavenly handmade pastas are the main attraction at this high-profile Mission Italian, where chef Thomas McNaughton’s seasonally inspired creations also include “terrific” wood-fired Neapolitan pizzas and unique tasting menus, all delivered by an energized staff; tables in the casual space are still a tough ticket, so reserve far in advance or prepare to brave a crazy wait
266 locals recommend
Flour + Water
2401 Harrison StHeavenly handmade pastas are the main attraction at this high-profile Mission Italian, where chef Thomas McNaughton’s seasonally inspired creations also include “terrific” wood-fired Neapolitan pizzas and unique tasting menus, all delivered by an energized staff; tables in the casual space are still a tough ticket, so reserve far in advance or prepare to brave a crazy wait
A fine dining restaurant perfect for a romantic quiet dinner. You'll be seated in a courtyard with overhead heat while the latest foreign film is shown on the wall. Sound off, subtitles on.
343 locals recommend
Foreign Cinema
2534 Mission StA fine dining restaurant perfect for a romantic quiet dinner. You'll be seated in a courtyard with overhead heat while the latest foreign film is shown on the wall. Sound off, subtitles on.
This is a very cool dive with the feel of rustic meets beach scene. Their walls are wooden and the foods are phenomenal and sort of pricey. It's a place to take someone on a romantic dinner and drink.
259 locals recommend
Outerlands
4001 Judah StThis is a very cool dive with the feel of rustic meets beach scene. Their walls are wooden and the foods are phenomenal and sort of pricey. It's a place to take someone on a romantic dinner and drink.
Mission District. High end Taqueria with one of the best selections of tequila nationally, Tacolicious puts a high end Mission district spin on classic Mexico City tacos. Good, open ambiance, opportunity to meet locals.
360 locals recommend
Tacolicious
741 Valencia StMission District. High end Taqueria with one of the best selections of tequila nationally, Tacolicious puts a high end Mission district spin on classic Mexico City tacos. Good, open ambiance, opportunity to meet locals.
Best Pizza in the City bar none. Local favorite; the Brass Monkey deep dish pizza. You wont find it on the menu, but they know what it is
360 locals recommend
Little Star Pizza
846 Divisadero StBest Pizza in the City bar none. Local favorite; the Brass Monkey deep dish pizza. You wont find it on the menu, but they know what it is
Philz Coffee
3101 24th StNow part of the Golden Gate National Park, Cliff House sits on the cliff that has a panoramic view of the coast. Grab a drink or brunch after hiking through Lands End or visiting Sutro Bath.
285 locals recommend
Cliff House
1090 Point Lobos AveNow part of the Golden Gate National Park, Cliff House sits on the cliff that has a panoramic view of the coast. Grab a drink or brunch after hiking through Lands End or visiting Sutro Bath.
Artisanal coffeehouse chain that cultivates relationships with growers & roasts their beans on-site.
295 locals recommend
Ritual Coffee Roasters
1026 Valencia StArtisanal coffeehouse chain that cultivates relationships with growers & roasts their beans on-site.
Suppenküche is an authentic German restaurant serving up traditional Bavarian fare, including brezels (pretzels) and schnitzels (fried cutlets). Open since 1993, Suppenküche is a Hayes Valley staple. If you’re looking for a warm, friendly atmosphere and great beer, Suppenküche is the place to go.
158 locals recommend
Suppenküche
525 Laguna StSuppenküche is an authentic German restaurant serving up traditional Bavarian fare, including brezels (pretzels) and schnitzels (fried cutlets). Open since 1993, Suppenküche is a Hayes Valley staple. If you’re looking for a warm, friendly atmosphere and great beer, Suppenküche is the place to go.
On a beautiful, sunny weekend day, the Beach Chalet is crawling with people, and for good reason. They serve local brews and bites and they’re RIGHT off of ocean beach. “A stone fireplace heats up cold foggy nights, while retractable glass walls that face the Dutch windmill and trees in Golden Gate Park open when the weather is nice.”- SF Gate
236 locals recommend
Beach Chalet Brewery and Restaurant
1000 Great Hwy On a beautiful, sunny weekend day, the Beach Chalet is crawling with people, and for good reason. They serve local brews and bites and they’re RIGHT off of ocean beach. “A stone fireplace heats up cold foggy nights, while retractable glass walls that face the Dutch windmill and trees in Golden Gate Park open when the weather is nice.”- SF Gate
This Hayes Valley kiosk was the first official Blue Bottle cafe opened back in 2005. Enjoy your off-menu Gibraltar on one of the stone benches outside.
373 locals recommend
Blue Bottle Coffee
315 Linden StThis Hayes Valley kiosk was the first official Blue Bottle cafe opened back in 2005. Enjoy your off-menu Gibraltar on one of the stone benches outside.
Out-of-this-world donuts, in flavors you never imagined, and excellent coffee. Gluten free options are as good or better than the rest!
199 locals recommend
Dynamo Donut and Coffee
2760 24th StOut-of-this-world donuts, in flavors you never imagined, and excellent coffee. Gluten free options are as good or better than the rest!
A coffee bar in what looks like a converted warehouse. Tech minds, hipsters, tons of fixes, and pricey coffee. Doesn't get much more San Francisco than this.
378 locals recommend
Sightglass Coffee
270 7th StA coffee bar in what looks like a converted warehouse. Tech minds, hipsters, tons of fixes, and pricey coffee. Doesn't get much more San Francisco than this.
Often considered the best Burmese food in SF but there is almost always a super long line! The place is definitely a hot-spot so if you don't mind the wait the food is delicious and the atmosphere is fun. Order the tea leaf salad.
458 locals recommend
Burma Superstar
309 Clement StOften considered the best Burmese food in SF but there is almost always a super long line! The place is definitely a hot-spot so if you don't mind the wait the food is delicious and the atmosphere is fun. Order the tea leaf salad.
Known for it's brunch (and brunch lines) not well known for it's AMAZINGLY chill bistro dinner vibes. Arguably the best burger in town.
161 locals recommend
Mission Beach Cafe
Known for it's brunch (and brunch lines) not well known for it's AMAZINGLY chill bistro dinner vibes. Arguably the best burger in town.
An Upscale Beer & Food Bar focusing mostly on an eclectic selection of European beers with a few sours and local IPA's mixed in. Open late(r)
177 locals recommend
The Monk's Kettle
3141 16th StreetAn Upscale Beer & Food Bar focusing mostly on an eclectic selection of European beers with a few sours and local IPA's mixed in. Open late(r)
All their ice cream is house made. Expect the regular flavors, plus some unusual ones: Mexican chocolate, cantaloupe, and tropical flavors such as coconut and ube (purple yam). Long lines in warm weather, take a number just inside the door and wait for them to call you. There's a small parking lot behind the store.
214 locals recommend
Mitchell's Ice Cream
688 San Jose AvenueAll their ice cream is house made. Expect the regular flavors, plus some unusual ones: Mexican chocolate, cantaloupe, and tropical flavors such as coconut and ube (purple yam). Long lines in warm weather, take a number just inside the door and wait for them to call you. There's a small parking lot behind the store.
Everything Else
Visit the huge foodie farmers market, stroll through the shops, sample artisan cheese and chocolate, eat oysters at sunset and watch the Bay Lights on the Bay Bridge. Ferry boats leave from the back.
679 locals recommend
Ferry Building Marketplace
Visit the huge foodie farmers market, stroll through the shops, sample artisan cheese and chocolate, eat oysters at sunset and watch the Bay Lights on the Bay Bridge. Ferry boats leave from the back.