San Francisco guide
Food scene
Salt & Straw
2201 Fillmore StBest ice cream - get the seasonal flavors in a waffle cone
Dumpling Home
298 Gough StreetBest dumplings and Chinese comfort food in Hayes Valley
Blue Bottle Coffee
315 Linden StCoffee stand with espresso drinks and small pastries
Homemade pasta and pizza. Recommend trying 3-4 pastas for 2 people
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Flour + Water
2401 Harrison StHomemade pasta and pizza. Recommend trying 3-4 pastas for 2 people
Rintaro
82 14th StCasual Japanese pub with fish, skewers, and tofu.
DragonEats
520 Gough StTo-go Vietnamese sandwiches and noodle bowls
Iza Ramen
237 Fillmore StRamen shop specializing in tsukemen (dipping) ramen.
Hina Yakitori
808 Divisadero StHigh-end Japanese restaurant where you can splurge on chicken skewers.
Sandwich shop - order the sandwich to-go (takes about 30min - so order ahead online) then walk to Alamo Square Park to eat the in the sun
Lucinda's Deli & More
535 Scott StSandwich shop - order the sandwich to-go (takes about 30min - so order ahead online) then walk to Alamo Square Park to eat the in the sun
Gioia Pizzeria - San Francisco
579 Hayes StreetSlice shop - the Julian is their best pie
A dive bar where you can order the world's best burritos and avoid waiting in line.
Sit down and get a Tecate and a super burrito with chorizo
El Farolito Bar
2777 Mission StreetA dive bar where you can order the world's best burritos and avoid waiting in line.
Sit down and get a Tecate and a super burrito with chorizo
Bakery known for croissants and morning buns. Order a couple of each and walk to Dolores Park to eat breakfast outside
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Tartine Bakery
600 Guerrero StBakery known for croissants and morning buns. Order a couple of each and walk to Dolores Park to eat breakfast outside
Woods Lower Haight
530 Haight StreetMicrobrewery with outside seating
Breakfast, lunches, and coffee. Outdoor tables. Can get to-go and eat in Duboce Park
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Cafe Réveille
610 Long Bridge StreetBreakfast, lunches, and coffee. Outdoor tables. Can get to-go and eat in Duboce Park
Dim Sum in a non-touristy Chinese neighborhood. Recommend getting the turnip cakes, pork buns, shrimp dumplings, and sesame buns.
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Hong Kong Lounge
5322 Geary BlvdDim Sum in a non-touristy Chinese neighborhood. Recommend getting the turnip cakes, pork buns, shrimp dumplings, and sesame buns.
Arguably the best tacos and burritos in the US - just refer to Nate Silver's FiveThirtyEight burrito bracket
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La Taqueria
2889 Mission StArguably the best tacos and burritos in the US - just refer to Nate Silver's FiveThirtyEight burrito bracket
Affordable for a Michelin star - excellent Chinese food in an alley in Chinatown
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Mister Jiu's
28 Waverly PlAffordable for a Michelin star - excellent Chinese food in an alley in Chinatown
A Michelin star restaurant that mixes Californian cuisine and Chinese dim sum
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State Bird Provisions
1529 Fillmore StA Michelin star restaurant that mixes Californian cuisine and Chinese dim sum
DamnFine
3410 Judah StreetHip pizza and natural wine by Ocean Beach
Hip Korean restaurant in the Sunset district - across the street from Golden Gate park
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um.ma
1220 9th AveHip Korean restaurant in the Sunset district - across the street from Golden Gate park
Grand Hot Pot Lounge
4134 Geary BlvdAffordable all-you-can-eat, all-you-can-drink Chinese hot pot restaurant
Neapolitan pizzeria - the prosciuitto and white pies are the best
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Pizzeria Delfina
3621 18th StNeapolitan pizzeria - the prosciuitto and white pies are the best
Korean place known for one amazing dish - the Kalbijim with glass noodles and cheese on top. It feeds 4 people easily with one dish
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DAEHO KOREAN BBQ & BEEF SOUP
1620 Post StKorean place known for one amazing dish - the Kalbijim with glass noodles and cheese on top. It feeds 4 people easily with one dish
Marufuku Ramen
1581 Webster StThe best ramen in Japantown - second floor of the mall
Hip dumpling restaurant with great potstickers and boiled dumplings
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Dumpling Time
11 Division StHip dumpling restaurant with great potstickers and boiled dumplings
Best Chinese food in San Francisco - specializes in Western Chinese food (think lamb, cumin, etc.)
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Terra Cotta Warrior
2555 Judah StBest Chinese food in San Francisco - specializes in Western Chinese food (think lamb, cumin, etc.)
Favorite Indian restaurant in San Francisco - fairly traditional and extremely friendly
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Keeva
908 Clement StFavorite Indian restaurant in San Francisco - fairly traditional and extremely friendly
Spicy excellent Thai food - tell them its your birthday
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Farmhouse Kitchen Thai Cuisine
710 Florida StSpicy excellent Thai food - tell them its your birthday
The Anchovy Bar
1740 O'Farrell StreetHip champagne and conservas bar - try the nori butter and toast
Pizza and pasta in a beautiful space near the water. Make a reservation, but if you don't have one, you can order pizzas to-go and eat at the beach.
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A16
2355 Chestnut StPizza and pasta in a beautiful space near the water. Make a reservation, but if you don't have one, you can order pizzas to-go and eat at the beach.
Excellent and fancy new American food in Hayes Valley (make a reservation)
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Rich Table
199 Gough StExcellent and fancy new American food in Hayes Valley (make a reservation)
Really good affordable bahn mi sandwiches in a dodgy part of the Tenderloin. Bring cash (~$4 a sandwich)
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Saigon Sandwich
560 Larkin StReally good affordable bahn mi sandwiches in a dodgy part of the Tenderloin. Bring cash (~$4 a sandwich)
Suppenküche
525 Laguna StLiters of beer, schnitzel, and pretzels
Sightseeing
Giants baseball stadium - you can always get $20 bleacher tickets day of the game
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Oracle Park
24 Willie Mays PlazaGiants baseball stadium - you can always get $20 bleacher tickets day of the game
Twin Peaks
Beautiful hiking area and viewpoint of San Francisco
A science exploration museum - good for all ages, but especially fun for kids
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Exploratorium
Green StreetA science exploration museum - good for all ages, but especially fun for kids
Fort Point
201 Marine DrWalk or bike to this historic fort under the Golden Gate Bridge
Nightlife
Emporium SF
616 Divisadero StA bar / arcade with retro video games and beers
Fool's Errand
639A Divisadero StLocal bar with popcorn, natural wine, and beers
Anina
482 Hayes StFestive bar with outdoor patio in the middle of Hayes Valley
The Midway
900 Marin StDancing spot for live DJ sets
Large groups can get beers and food at this warehouse brewery in the Mission
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Southern Pacific Brewing
620 Treat AveLarge groups can get beers and food at this warehouse brewery in the Mission
Urban Putt
1096 S Van Ness AveArsty indoor mini golf course with food and drinks
Live jazz in this great dive bar. They have a nice back patio too
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The Royal Cuckoo
3202 Mission StLive jazz in this great dive bar. They have a nice back patio too
Hilarious tiki bar in the basement of a hotel. The hotel pool has been converted into a green lagoon and a band plays island vibe music on a boat. Drinks are strong. Anthony Bourdain loved this place
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Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar
950 Mason StHilarious tiki bar in the basement of a hotel. The hotel pool has been converted into a green lagoon and a band plays island vibe music on a boat. Drinks are strong. Anthony Bourdain loved this place
Phone Booth
1398 S Van Ness AveBest dive bar in the mission - bring cash
Wine shop that occasionally serves small plates (check hours). Owners are knowledgeable on small California producers
Tofino Wines
2696 Geary BlvdWine shop that occasionally serves small plates (check hours). Owners are knowledgeable on small California producers
Verve Wine
2358 Fillmore StreetClassy wine shop - lots of local producers
Bar Part Time
496 14th StNatural wine and DJs
Linden & Laguna
528 Laguna StreetAffordable wine with nice outdoor tables (former Riddler spot)
Parks
A locals park near Bernal Hill - brunch in the neighboring restaurants
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Precita Park
3200 Folsom StA locals park near Bernal Hill - brunch in the neighboring restaurants
New park from the designers of the High Line. Views of the Golden Gate Bridge, Presidio, and the beach
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Presidio Tunnel Tops
210 Lincoln BoulevardNew park from the designers of the High Line. Views of the Golden Gate Bridge, Presidio, and the beach
A narrow park with walking and biking paths under giant Eucalyptus trees. Connects to Golden Gate Park
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Panhandle
A narrow park with walking and biking paths under giant Eucalyptus trees. Connects to Golden Gate Park
A walkable park for people watching, drinking coffee, and listening to music
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Patricia’s Green In Hayes Valley
50 Oak StA walkable park for people watching, drinking coffee, and listening to music
Great park to sit and look at the skyline. East side of the park looks at the Painted Ladies and SF skyline - west side of the park is an off-leash dog park with views of Twin Peaks
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Alamo Square Park
Hayes StreetGreat park to sit and look at the skyline. East side of the park looks at the Painted Ladies and SF skyline - west side of the park is an off-leash dog park with views of Twin Peaks
A locals favorite park - dogs off leash and lots of people picnicking on the grass
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Duboce Park
Scott StreetA locals favorite park - dogs off leash and lots of people picnicking on the grass
Marin Headlands
Hiking and bike trails just across the Golden Gate Bridge.
A HUGE park in San Francisco -- a lot of different things you can do in the park. Bike around and go to the beach, go to the De Young Museum, picnic in front of the Conservatory of Flowers...
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Golden Gate Park
A HUGE park in San Francisco -- a lot of different things you can do in the park. Bike around and go to the beach, go to the De Young Museum, picnic in front of the Conservatory of Flowers...
Walking path with outdoor sculptures in the Presidio
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Lovers’ Lane at the Presidio
Lover's LaneWalking path with outdoor sculptures in the Presidio
A viewpoint of San Francisco - biking to the top is the best way to experience it
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Hawk Hill
Conzelman RoadA viewpoint of San Francisco - biking to the top is the best way to experience it
Neighborhoods
Where we are located! Cute shop and restaurants in the heart of SF.
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Hayes Valley
Where we are located! Cute shop and restaurants in the heart of SF.
Fun bars for nightlife and the best place for tacos / burritos!
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Mission District
Fun bars for nightlife and the best place for tacos / burritos!
Lower Haight
Quirky shops and connects to the Panhandle Park
Bakeries
Arsicault Bakery
397 Arguello BlvdCroissants and coffee - walk down Clement Street after
b. patisserie
2821 California StKouign-amann here are so good
Fitness
Dogpatch Boulders
2573 3rd StIndoor bouldering gym