Guidebook for San Francisco
Food Scene
P'tit Laurent will remind you of a left bank bistro in Paris. The atmosphere is cozy, the food is formidable and there are always a couple of specials available that are well priced.
101 locals recommend
Le P'tit Laurent
689 Chenery StP'tit Laurent will remind you of a left bank bistro in Paris. The atmosphere is cozy, the food is formidable and there are always a couple of specials available that are well priced.
This authentic Mexican taqueria is really popular with cops and firemen from all over the city, so you know it's good. The portions are huge. My favorites are the burritos.
117 locals recommend
La Corneta Taqueria
2834 Diamond StThis authentic Mexican taqueria is really popular with cops and firemen from all over the city, so you know it's good. The portions are huge. My favorites are the burritos.
Bello is our Village coffee shop. They roast their own beans every day. I'm always on the lookout for good roasted coffee, but have never found anything as good as Bello. That includes Blue Bottle!
60 locals recommend
Bello Coffee & Tea
2885 Diamond StBello is our Village coffee shop. They roast their own beans every day. I'm always on the lookout for good roasted coffee, but have never found anything as good as Bello. That includes Blue Bottle!
The place is tiny, but the breakfast crepes are epic. The food is delicious and the portions are large. It's an excellent change from your standard diner fare.
51 locals recommend
Higher Grounds Coffee House
691 Chenery StThe place is tiny, but the breakfast crepes are epic. The food is delicious and the portions are large. It's an excellent change from your standard diner fare.
There a six Osha restaurants in SF, and for good reason. The Thai food is really good and the service friendly. I'm partial to the curries, yellow or green. All of the noodles dishes are tasty.
30 locals recommend
Osha Thai Glen Park
2922 Diamond StreetThere a six Osha restaurants in SF, and for good reason. The Thai food is really good and the service friendly. I'm partial to the curries, yellow or green. All of the noodles dishes are tasty.
Gialina was recently reviewed on the PBS show, "Check Please." They gave it top marks, which is well deserved. All the pizzas are really great. I'm partial to the Margherita.
137 locals recommend
Gialina
2842 Diamond StGialina was recently reviewed on the PBS show, "Check Please." They gave it top marks, which is well deserved. All the pizzas are really great. I'm partial to the Margherita.
Don't be confused. Their sign say Lung Shan Restaurant but it's actually Mission Chinese. Anthony Bourdain proclaimed it fantastic. Two years ago, the young chef, Danny Bowien, won the James Beard award as best new chef. It has since opened a Mission Chinese on New York's Lower East Side in NYC. It was on this years New York Time's top restaurants for 2015. Needless to say, the food is excellent and the prices are reasonable. Get there before 6pm and avoid the wait.
153 locals recommend
Mission Chinese Food
2234 Mission StDon't be confused. Their sign say Lung Shan Restaurant but it's actually Mission Chinese. Anthony Bourdain proclaimed it fantastic. Two years ago, the young chef, Danny Bowien, won the James Beard award as best new chef. It has since opened a Mission Chinese on New York's Lower East Side in NYC. It was on this years New York Time's top restaurants for 2015. Needless to say, the food is excellent and the prices are reasonable. Get there before 6pm and avoid the wait.
Okay, you've seen all the sites in Golden Gate Park, and now you're really hungry. But you're in luck. cause I say Jenny's is the place where you get the best burger in SF.
8 locals recommend
Jenny's Burger
1233 9th AveOkay, you've seen all the sites in Golden Gate Park, and now you're really hungry. But you're in luck. cause I say Jenny's is the place where you get the best burger in SF.
Tartine is the best bakery in America. There, I said it, and if you don't believe me go there, then come tell me I'm wrong. Great for lunch or dinner.
768 locals recommend
Tartine Bakery
600 Guerrero StTartine is the best bakery in America. There, I said it, and if you don't believe me go there, then come tell me I'm wrong. Great for lunch or dinner.
Really good sushi restaurant. It's kid friendly and all their fish is 'sustainable.' I highly recommend the ramen noodles. Great value and $14 and a whole meal in itself.
33 locals recommend
Tataki Canyon
678 Chenery StreetReally good sushi restaurant. It's kid friendly and all their fish is 'sustainable.' I highly recommend the ramen noodles. Great value and $14 and a whole meal in itself.
Essentials
Canyon Market is Glen Park's version of Whole Foods, but better. Owners, Richard and Janet Tarloff, honed their skills working in New York City at Dean & Deluca and Zabars. A little pricy but boy is it good. Great produce and fantastic prepared foods. They bake their own bread and the baguettes are really good. Here's a tip: Tired after a busy day sightseeing? Drop by Canyon Market and visit their soap and salad bar. Each day they make 5 different homemade soups, and the salad bar is original and fresh.
156 locals recommend
Canyon Market
2815 Diamond StCanyon Market is Glen Park's version of Whole Foods, but better. Owners, Richard and Janet Tarloff, honed their skills working in New York City at Dean & Deluca and Zabars. A little pricy but boy is it good. Great produce and fantastic prepared foods. They bake their own bread and the baguettes are really good. Here's a tip: Tired after a busy day sightseeing? Drop by Canyon Market and visit their soap and salad bar. Each day they make 5 different homemade soups, and the salad bar is original and fresh.
Sightseeing
This isn't just a garden, it's a work of art. You will be amazed at how beautiful this place is.
When you finished touring the grounds, it's time to visit the tea garden.
348 locals recommend
Japanese Tea Garden
75 Hagiwara Tea Garden DrThis isn't just a garden, it's a work of art. You will be amazed at how beautiful this place is.
When you finished touring the grounds, it's time to visit the tea garden.
Shopping
I was an REI guy. Then I discovered The Sports Basement. It's like a department for all things sports. Everything is discounted and there are loads of people there to help.
19 locals recommend
Sports Basement Bryant Street
1590 Bryant StI was an REI guy. Then I discovered The Sports Basement. It's like a department for all things sports. Everything is discounted and there are loads of people there to help.