Guidebook for San Francisco

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Guidebook for San Francisco

Food Scene

San Francisco fixture with old standards and exotic tropical flavors. Even on a chilly night, the line spills out onto the sidewalk. (Pro tip: you can bypass the wait if you buy a pre-packed tub)
214 locals raden deze aan
Mitchell's Ice Cream
688 San Jose Avenue
214 locals raden deze aan
San Francisco fixture with old standards and exotic tropical flavors. Even on a chilly night, the line spills out onto the sidewalk. (Pro tip: you can bypass the wait if you buy a pre-packed tub)
Fantastic meatballs and, in their new expanded location, a much shorter wait
115 locals raden deze aan
Emmy's Spaghetti Shack
3230 Mission St
115 locals raden deze aan
Fantastic meatballs and, in their new expanded location, a much shorter wait
Delicious seasonal menu representing the best of "California Cuisine" in a cosy restaurant with a beautiful back patio. Perfect for a special occasion, or for a Tuesday night.
156 locals raden deze aan
Blue Plate
3218 Mission St
156 locals raden deze aan
Delicious seasonal menu representing the best of "California Cuisine" in a cosy restaurant with a beautiful back patio. Perfect for a special occasion, or for a Tuesday night.
A neighborhood brunch fixture, we love their freshly baked breads
112 locals raden deze aan
Chloe's Cafe
1399 Church Street
112 locals raden deze aan
A neighborhood brunch fixture, we love their freshly baked breads
The cafe on the corner, great for morning coffee and a bagel but also has tasty made-to-order paninis and fresh-squeezed juices.
New Alternatives Cafe
1600 Guerrero St
The cafe on the corner, great for morning coffee and a bagel but also has tasty made-to-order paninis and fresh-squeezed juices.
A neighborhood fixture with tasty coffee drinks and a huge array of pies and other desserts
105 locals raden deze aan
Martha & Bros. Coffee Co.
745 Cortland Ave
105 locals raden deze aan
A neighborhood fixture with tasty coffee drinks and a huge array of pies and other desserts
Our favorite sushi restaurant in the city, don't miss the oysters!
115 locals raden deze aan
ICHI Sushi
3369 Mission St
115 locals raden deze aan
Our favorite sushi restaurant in the city, don't miss the oysters!
Sourdough crusts with quintessential San Francisco toppings, great for eating in or taking out. We love the "Rocket Man", topped with a farm egg.
109 locals raden deze aan
PizzaHacker
3299 Mission St
109 locals raden deze aan
Sourdough crusts with quintessential San Francisco toppings, great for eating in or taking out. We love the "Rocket Man", topped with a farm egg.
Not the greatest ambience for a sit-down meal but the Jordanian-spiced rotisserie chicken and pita bread with freshly-made hummus makes a fantastic take out meal. One of our weeknight go-to's.
25 locals raden deze aan
Goood Frikin Chicken
10 29th St
25 locals raden deze aan
Not the greatest ambience for a sit-down meal but the Jordanian-spiced rotisserie chicken and pita bread with freshly-made hummus makes a fantastic take out meal. One of our weeknight go-to's.
A recent addition to our neighborhood, we love their authentic ramen with plenty of flavor options and the dark, quiet restaurant is an oasis of calm off of busy Mission St.
112 locals raden deze aan
Chloe's Cafe
1399 Church Street
112 locals raden deze aan
A recent addition to our neighborhood, we love their authentic ramen with plenty of flavor options and the dark, quiet restaurant is an oasis of calm off of busy Mission St.
Our neighborhood taqueria. No frills but delicious fresh food and always open late.
43 locals raden deze aan
Taqueria Cancun
3211 Mission St
43 locals raden deze aan
Our neighborhood taqueria. No frills but delicious fresh food and always open late.
Our favorite for Thai takeout. Very pleasant for a sit down meal as well and almost never a wait for a table.
45 locals raden deze aan
Regent Thai
1700 Church St
45 locals raden deze aan
Our favorite for Thai takeout. Very pleasant for a sit down meal as well and almost never a wait for a table.

Essentials

Budget-friendly groceries but guests from out of state will be pleasantly surprised by the quality and value of the often locally sourced produce.
222 locals raden deze aan
Safeway
3350 Mission St
222 locals raden deze aan
Budget-friendly groceries but guests from out of state will be pleasantly surprised by the quality and value of the often locally sourced produce.
Just your average neighborhood whole foods but tucked right in the midst of the main 24th street Noe Valley corridor.
905 locals raden deze aan
Whole Foods Market
3950 24th St
905 locals raden deze aan
Just your average neighborhood whole foods but tucked right in the midst of the main 24th street Noe Valley corridor.
Farm fresh produce and scrumptious baked goods with live music every Saturday from 8am to 1pm
58 locals raden deze aan
Noe Valley Farmers Market
3861 24th St
58 locals raden deze aan
Farm fresh produce and scrumptious baked goods with live music every Saturday from 8am to 1pm
Lovely neighborhood shop with a carefully curated selection of organic produce and artisanal baked goods.
33 locals raden deze aan
26th & Guerrero Market
1400 Guerrero St
33 locals raden deze aan
Lovely neighborhood shop with a carefully curated selection of organic produce and artisanal baked goods.

Drinks & Nightlife

Sophisticated cocktails, a juke box and some occasional live jazz.
137 locals raden deze aan
The Royal Cuckoo
3202 Mission St
137 locals raden deze aan
Sophisticated cocktails, a juke box and some occasional live jazz.
An exceedingly pleasant wine bar with an excellent selection of artisanal cheeses, indulgent desserts and a full lunch and dinner menu only two blocks from home.
45 locals raden deze aan
Noeteca Wine Bar
1551 Dolores St
45 locals raden deze aan
An exceedingly pleasant wine bar with an excellent selection of artisanal cheeses, indulgent desserts and a full lunch and dinner menu only two blocks from home.