Guidebook for San Francisco
Food Scene
Coffee Cantata
1708 Haight StGreat coffee and friendly owners!
Fabulous morning pastries and hot, fresh, artisanal bread after 4 pm. Go early (very early) to get in line. Great way to start the day with easy access via the #33 to the Mission. Truly a SF treat!
768 locals recommend
Tartine Bakery
600 Guerrero StFabulous morning pastries and hot, fresh, artisanal bread after 4 pm. Go early (very early) to get in line. Great way to start the day with easy access via the #33 to the Mission. Truly a SF treat!
Casual ambience, good food, especially for breakfast. Alas, the word is out and you must get there when they open or wait for a table.
286 locals recommend
Zazie
941 Cole StCasual ambience, good food, especially for breakfast. Alas, the word is out and you must get there when they open or wait for a table.
An amazing selection of coffee beans from all over the world served by the knowledgeable, passionate owner who is an expert on all things coffee. They ship to your home as well!
9 locals recommend
Castro Coffee Company
427 Castro StAn amazing selection of coffee beans from all over the world served by the knowledgeable, passionate owner who is an expert on all things coffee. They ship to your home as well!
One of our favorite restaurants in the Castro. Romantic setting with a great menu that includes seafood, poultry, beef and pasta. Beautiful bar and live piano.
37 locals recommend
Catch
2362 Market StOne of our favorite restaurants in the Castro. Romantic setting with a great menu that includes seafood, poultry, beef and pasta. Beautiful bar and live piano.
The most imaginative vegetarian menu! You will appreciate the variety of menu items from this new favorite in San Francisco. Try the Awesome Burger with Onions and Shrooms!
21 locals recommend
Source
11 Division StreetThe most imaginative vegetarian menu! You will appreciate the variety of menu items from this new favorite in San Francisco. Try the Awesome Burger with Onions and Shrooms!
A great Sunday outing with fantastic Golden Gate Bridge and bay views. Yummy food offerings from a variety of local food trucks in a beautiful setting. Get there via the #43 bus.
32 locals recommend
Human Rights Campaign Action Center and Store
575 Castro StA great Sunday outing with fantastic Golden Gate Bridge and bay views. Yummy food offerings from a variety of local food trucks in a beautiful setting. Get there via the #43 bus.
Reasonably priced Japanese comfort food (ramen and sushi) to warm your soul. Get there early or you will wait. Take the N Judah to 24th and walk 1 block to Irving.
10 locals recommend
Saiwaii Ramen
2240 Irving StReasonably priced Japanese comfort food (ramen and sushi) to warm your soul. Get there early or you will wait. Take the N Judah to 24th and walk 1 block to Irving.
Mexican with the southwest flavors of the great state of New Mexico! Red and green chile enchiladas are amazing. Don't miss the sopapillas, yummy fry bread that you eat with savory or sweet fillings.
123 locals recommend
Green Chile Kitchen
1801 McAllister StMexican with the southwest flavors of the great state of New Mexico! Red and green chile enchiladas are amazing. Don't miss the sopapillas, yummy fry bread that you eat with savory or sweet fillings.
Small restaurant (and food truck) that serves bacon-centric food - Bouquet of Bacon(!), although my favorite is the Almost Veggie Sandwich! Some of our guests made this their breakfast headquarters!
29 locals recommend
Bacon Bacon
205A Frederick StSmall restaurant (and food truck) that serves bacon-centric food - Bouquet of Bacon(!), although my favorite is the Almost Veggie Sandwich! Some of our guests made this their breakfast headquarters!
Fresh, tasty sushi without waiting. It arrives to you on little boats. Of course, they will prepare special orders, but it you want your sushi NOW this is for you. On Church and 16th.
15 locals recommend
Warakubune
307 Church StFresh, tasty sushi without waiting. It arrives to you on little boats. Of course, they will prepare special orders, but it you want your sushi NOW this is for you. On Church and 16th.
Casual spot for a variety of reasonably priced comfort food. Salads, sandwiches, appetizers and entrees. Lots of tables and a covered garden patio.
96 locals recommend
Chow Food Bar
215 Church StCasual spot for a variety of reasonably priced comfort food. Salads, sandwiches, appetizers and entrees. Lots of tables and a covered garden patio.
The only Fisherman's Wharf restaurant we recommend to our guests! It is a bit pricey, but the views and the food are amazing, especially the roasted crab and clam chowder. Great cocktails, too!
9 locals recommend
Franciscan Crab Restaurant
The only Fisherman's Wharf restaurant we recommend to our guests! It is a bit pricey, but the views and the food are amazing, especially the roasted crab and clam chowder. Great cocktails, too!
Iconic restaurant at Ocean Beach! Go for Brunch - the hot popovers are like popcorn! Bonus - fabulous views of the ocean from the restaurant, Land's End visitors center and nearby hiking trails.
285 locals recommend
Cliff House
1090 Point Lobos AveIconic restaurant at Ocean Beach! Go for Brunch - the hot popovers are like popcorn! Bonus - fabulous views of the ocean from the restaurant, Land's End visitors center and nearby hiking trails.
Drinks & Nightlife
Live Jazz and Blues, low cover charge and fun atmosphere. Yummy pizza. Easy downhill walk or bus ride (#33) to and from the club.
101 locals recommend
Club Deluxe
1511 Haight StLive Jazz and Blues, low cover charge and fun atmosphere. Yummy pizza. Easy downhill walk or bus ride (#33) to and from the club.
Nearby neighborhood spot, good food and beverages. Fun atmosphere.
50 locals recommend
Kezar Bar & Restaurant
900 Cole StNearby neighborhood spot, good food and beverages. Fun atmosphere.
Essentials
Nearby grocery store with fresh produce and plentiful gourmet options.
14 locals recommend
Ashbury Market
205 Frederick StNearby grocery store with fresh produce and plentiful gourmet options.
So close you can see it from the balcony! They have coffee and pastry and the essentials.
17 locals recommend
Upper Terrace Market
4499 17th StSo close you can see it from the balcony! They have coffee and pastry and the essentials.
Shopping
They carry anything and everything! A great place to purchase Muni multi-day passes for the bus. On Cole Street near the N-Judah line. Very friendly staff.
52 locals recommend
Cole Hardware
956 Cole StThey carry anything and everything! A great place to purchase Muni multi-day passes for the bus. On Cole Street near the N-Judah line. Very friendly staff.
Everything Else
This Castro Street landmark carries all manner of hardware, housewares, toys, arts & craft supplies. Their window displays are colorful, artful and fun. Knowledgeable, helpful staff.
69 locals recommend
Cliff's Variety
479 Castro StThis Castro Street landmark carries all manner of hardware, housewares, toys, arts & craft supplies. Their window displays are colorful, artful and fun. Knowledgeable, helpful staff.
Looking for something different? Green chile apple pie and Three Twins Ice-Cream!
29 locals recommend
Chile Pies Baking Co.
Looking for something different? Green chile apple pie and Three Twins Ice-Cream!
Just across the street from Jacuzzi Vineyards. My favorite Zinfandel!
38 locals recommend
Cline Cellars
24737 Arnold DrJust across the street from Jacuzzi Vineyards. My favorite Zinfandel!
Sightseeing
A wine country destination between Sonoma and Napa. Stop for lunch and stay to visit the sculpture/landscaped gardens, wine-tasting and bocce ball.
52 locals recommend
Cornerstone Sonoma
23570 Arnold DrA wine country destination between Sonoma and Napa. Stop for lunch and stay to visit the sculpture/landscaped gardens, wine-tasting and bocce ball.
Love this place! Wine tasting and olive-oil tasting under one roof. Beautiful grounds and plenty of parking.
36 locals recommend
Jacuzzi Family Vineyards
24724 Arnold DrLove this place! Wine tasting and olive-oil tasting under one roof. Beautiful grounds and plenty of parking.