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Right around the corner from the apartment. If you need a quick and convenient place to do laundry, this is the place to go!
3668 26th St
3668 26th StreetRight around the corner from the apartment. If you need a quick and convenient place to do laundry, this is the place to go!
24 Guerrero Cleaners
1198 Guerrero StNearby, very cheap, and great service. They do wash and fold too!
Food Scene
High quality Italian Cafe right by the apartment.
This is the best local spot for espresso and fresh baguettes. They are pricey but all their breakfast and dinner menus are fresh and healthy.
36 locals recommend
Fiore Caffe
3599 24th StHigh quality Italian Cafe right by the apartment.
This is the best local spot for espresso and fresh baguettes. They are pricey but all their breakfast and dinner menus are fresh and healthy.
yum, yum, yum!
A Bay Area co-op chain with all natural, locally grown products. They are famous for their breads, serve great espressos, and they have a daily pizza with divine topping combos.
320 locals recommend
Arizmendi Bakery
1331 9th Aveyum, yum, yum!
A Bay Area co-op chain with all natural, locally grown products. They are famous for their breads, serve great espressos, and they have a daily pizza with divine topping combos.
Trendy and top-notch Italian restaurant and bar with fresh, fruity cocktails.
Local's Tip: No reservations but call in advance to get on the list. It cuts the 1.5 hour wait to a 45 minute wait ;)
282 locals recommend
Beretta
1199 Valencia StTrendy and top-notch Italian restaurant and bar with fresh, fruity cocktails.
Local's Tip: No reservations but call in advance to get on the list. It cuts the 1.5 hour wait to a 45 minute wait ;)
A great spot for brunch, a late night snack, or just a delicious cocktail.
Local's Tip: They serve fried and chicken and biscuits till 1 am on the weekend.
45 locals recommend
Hog & Rocks
3431 19th StreetA great spot for brunch, a late night snack, or just a delicious cocktail.
Local's Tip: They serve fried and chicken and biscuits till 1 am on the weekend.
Straight up Neapolitan style pizza. So fresh it's to die for!
This is a more affordable version of this Italian family's sister restaurant, Farina Focaccia, which is just around the corner.
700 Valencia St
700 Valencia StreetStraight up Neapolitan style pizza. So fresh it's to die for!
This is a more affordable version of this Italian family's sister restaurant, Farina Focaccia, which is just around the corner.
Famous for their range of brewed coffees and steep prices, you may as well try it. It's as good as it is expensive ;)
913 locals recommend
Philz Coffee
3101 24th StFamous for their range of brewed coffees and steep prices, you may as well try it. It's as good as it is expensive ;)
The epitome of hipsterdom: long lines, high prices, and fresh roasted coffee. It's worth checking out just to see their coffee roasting plant in the back.
348 locals recommend
Four Barrel Coffee
375 Valencia StThe epitome of hipsterdom: long lines, high prices, and fresh roasted coffee. It's worth checking out just to see their coffee roasting plant in the back.
The Mission's fine dining at its best! Everything is locally grown and delicious. Four stars all around.
36 locals recommend
Local Mission Eatery
3111 24th StreetThe Mission's fine dining at its best! Everything is locally grown and delicious. Four stars all around.
Great local bakery located in the back of the restaurant, Local Mission Eatery.
Local's Tip: Go to Philz next door for their famous brewed coffee and then here for a pastry. Great combo! :)
12 locals recommend
Knead Patisserie
3111 24th StGreat local bakery located in the back of the restaurant, Local Mission Eatery.
Local's Tip: Go to Philz next door for their famous brewed coffee and then here for a pastry. Great combo! :)
SF's famous ice cream shop!
The line wraps around the block for a reason. On a clear day, grab a scoop of freshly made ice cream and go sit at the top of Dolores Park to enjoy the view :)
476 locals recommend
Bi-Rite Creamery
3692 18th StSF's famous ice cream shop!
The line wraps around the block for a reason. On a clear day, grab a scoop of freshly made ice cream and go sit at the top of Dolores Park to enjoy the view :)
San Francisco's favorite place to have Sunday morning breakfast. The line is mad long but it's so worth it!
Local's Tip: lattes, morning bun, and bread pudding. They're mandatory.
768 locals recommend
Tartine Bakery
600 Guerrero StSan Francisco's favorite place to have Sunday morning breakfast. The line is mad long but it's so worth it!
Local's Tip: lattes, morning bun, and bread pudding. They're mandatory.
Essentials
Neighborhood corner store and deli with good prices. Peter and his family are super friendly. The do coffee, bagels, sandwiches -- the basics. They also sell liquor, milk, bread, toiletries, etc.
9 locals recommend
Jump Start Deli and Grocery
1192 Guerrero StNeighborhood corner store and deli with good prices. Peter and his family are super friendly. The do coffee, bagels, sandwiches -- the basics. They also sell liquor, milk, bread, toiletries, etc.
Local produce store. Very easy place to pick up some greens on your walk home from BART.
33 locals recommend
Valencia Farmers Market
1299 Valencia StLocal produce store. Very easy place to pick up some greens on your walk home from BART.
San Francisco's famous co-op grocery chain is the heart of SF food culture.
Even if you don't want to pay the prices, it's worth stopping by to see the range of gourmet, organic, and local fare.
651 locals recommend
Bi-Rite Market
3639 18th StSan Francisco's famous co-op grocery chain is the heart of SF food culture.
Even if you don't want to pay the prices, it's worth stopping by to see the range of gourmet, organic, and local fare.
Organic natural food grocery store on Valencia. This is a slightly more affordable and less extravagant option than Bi-Rite. They still have a solid range of food options and a deli for ready to go!
60 locals recommend
Valencia Whole Foods
999 Valencia StOrganic natural food grocery store on Valencia. This is a slightly more affordable and less extravagant option than Bi-Rite. They still have a solid range of food options and a deli for ready to go!
Drinks & Nightlife
cheap, strong drinks + cheesy decor (including pinatas) = a solid dive bar
46 locals recommend
Latin American Club
3286 22nd Stcheap, strong drinks + cheesy decor (including pinatas) = a solid dive bar
Just at the end of the street stands a great dive bar that will make you feel like you've been transplanted into the movie The Bird Cage.
57 locals recommend
Lone Palm
3394 22nd StJust at the end of the street stands a great dive bar that will make you feel like you've been transplanted into the movie The Bird Cage.