Guidebook for San Francisco
Food Scene
Taquería El Farolito
2779 Mission StOne of the best taquerias/Mexican food in the city.
One of the best taquerias/Mexican food in the city. Cheap, fantastic food.
141 locals recommend
Taqueria Cancun
2288 Mission StreetOne of the best taquerias/Mexican food in the city. Cheap, fantastic food.
One of the best taquerias/Mexican food in the city. Affordable, more sit down/nicer environment (with outdoor seating) than the two other taquerias I listed.
115 locals recommend
El Metate
2406 Bryant StOne of the best taquerias/Mexican food in the city. Affordable, more sit down/nicer environment (with outdoor seating) than the two other taquerias I listed.
Fantastic Burmese food (similar to Thai), exemplified by the often 1-2 hour wait for a table, so get there before they open at 5pm.
458 locals recommend
Burma Superstar
309 Clement StFantastic Burmese food (similar to Thai), exemplified by the often 1-2 hour wait for a table, so get there before they open at 5pm.
Mandalay Restaurant
4348 California StFantastic Burmese food (similar to Thai)
Chili Cha Cha 2
3166 24th StBest Thai food in SF.
The best pizza I have every had, literally. They have thin crust, but are known for their fantastic deep dish crust (I recommend this, and their garlic bread).
360 locals recommend
Little Star Pizza
846 Divisadero StThe best pizza I have every had, literally. They have thin crust, but are known for their fantastic deep dish crust (I recommend this, and their garlic bread).
Lahore Karahi
612 O'Farrell StBest Indian food in SF
Absolutely delicious brunch/breakfast; as is exemplified by the often 30-60 minute wait for a table.
161 locals recommend
Mission Beach Cafe
Absolutely delicious brunch/breakfast; as is exemplified by the often 30-60 minute wait for a table.
Very hip cafe, good for people watching. Has outside standing area.
348 locals recommend
Four Barrel Coffee
375 Valencia StVery hip cafe, good for people watching. Has outside standing area.
Great Chinese food. They play sort of loud, club music which will either make you happy, or irritate you (it makes me happy).
153 locals recommend
Mission Chinese Food
2234 Mission StGreat Chinese food. They play sort of loud, club music which will either make you happy, or irritate you (it makes me happy).
Everything Else
Best crepes in the city (they cater to late night eating, so good place to go after bars/clubs).
Crepes A Go Go
350 11th StBest crepes in the city (they cater to late night eating, so good place to go after bars/clubs).
The best peanut butter cookies in SF. This bakery caters to people who want XXX (naughty) themed cakes, so quite entertaining.
The Cake Gallery
1661 Tennessee StreetThe best peanut butter cookies in SF. This bakery caters to people who want XXX (naughty) themed cakes, so quite entertaining.
L'acajou Bakery and Cafe
498 9th StSome of the best sandwiches and pastries in the city!
Full of nice trails. Even SF residents don't make it here too often, which is odd as it is absolutely beautiful.
383 locals recommend
Presidio of San Francisco
Full of nice trails. Even SF residents don't make it here too often, which is odd as it is absolutely beautiful.
My favorite beach in SF. Has less people than Ocean beach (often nicer weather as well). Has a section closer to the rocks that is clothing optional/nude. Big attraction for gay men.
349 locals recommend
Baker Beach
My favorite beach in SF. Has less people than Ocean beach (often nicer weather as well). Has a section closer to the rocks that is clothing optional/nude. Big attraction for gay men.
A continuation of my favorite beach in SF. Expect to see only 5-15 people here, so nice for privacy. Fantastic view of bridge. Clothing optional. A beach for all, and loved by gay men.
16 locals recommend
Marshall’s Beach
A continuation of my favorite beach in SF. Expect to see only 5-15 people here, so nice for privacy. Fantastic view of bridge. Clothing optional. A beach for all, and loved by gay men.
My favorite park to hang out/sun bathe/people watch. Great view of SF and the bay from the hill in this park. The hill is where many gay men like to hang out. Bring some beer, food, and music.
1244 locals recommend
Mission Dolores Park
19th StreetMy favorite park to hang out/sun bathe/people watch. Great view of SF and the bay from the hill in this park. The hill is where many gay men like to hang out. Bring some beer, food, and music.
Many cafes, and boutiques, very hip, young crowd roaming the streets.
163 locals recommend
Valencia Street
Valencia StreetMany cafes, and boutiques, very hip, young crowd roaming the streets.
Folsom Street
Folsom StreetMany gay bars (many leather gay bars, the biggest being Powerhouse).
DNA Lounge
375 11th StSaturday dance party called Bootie is crazy fun!
Public Works
161 Erie StMy favorite go-to place if I want to dance. Mostly electronic music.
Very formal electronic dance club, $35 cover charge, they have cool aerial acrobatic performers and other performers regularly.
37 locals recommend
Ruby Skye
420 Mason StreetVery formal electronic dance club, $35 cover charge, they have cool aerial acrobatic performers and other performers regularly.
AsiaSF
201 9th StFamous drag queen night club
A health focused, organic, vegetarian only co-operative grocery store. Amazing selection! Cheaper than whole foods.
275 locals recommend
Rainbow Grocery
1745 Folsom StA health focused, organic, vegetarian only co-operative grocery store. Amazing selection! Cheaper than whole foods.
Foodsco
1800 Folsom StVery cheap grocery store.
Goodwill
The biggest second-hand store in SF. I love this place!
Fort Funston
Fort Funston RoadVery cool ocean views
laundry mat (there is a closer one on 14th, but is less cool/fun), cafe, bar. You get a free beer when you wash a load of laundry. They often have live music at night.
54 locals recommend
BrainWash
1122 Folsom Streetlaundry mat (there is a closer one on 14th, but is less cool/fun), cafe, bar. You get a free beer when you wash a load of laundry. They often have live music at night.
Corona Heights Park
Museum WayGreat view of the city (steep climb). Nice dog park.
Rickybobby
400 Haight StreetExcellent burgers.
Hippie Hill
Lay out, people watch. Many drum circles (live music) happen here.
Drinks & Nightlife
Chow Food Bar
215 Church StOne of the best egg sandwiches in SF.
Very formal dining club, with performers ranging from dancers to drag queens.
7 locals recommend
supperclub
430 Mason StreetVery formal dining club, with performers ranging from dancers to drag queens.
My favorite bar in SF. Very informal, laid back. Indoor standing, and outdoor seating. They sometimes have bands play outside during the summer. Their homefries are great!
222 locals recommend
Zeitgeist
199 Valencia StMy favorite bar in SF. Very informal, laid back. Indoor standing, and outdoor seating. They sometimes have bands play outside during the summer. Their homefries are great!
Fun bar, very hip, indoor seating, and outdoor seating with some games to play (outdoor seating closes at 10pm).
45 locals recommend
Teeth
2323 Mission StFun bar, very hip, indoor seating, and outdoor seating with some games to play (outdoor seating closes at 10pm).
Biergarten
424 Octavia StOutdoor seating area only. Very hip, beer only.
I would categorize this more as a "bar" than a "club". This is the ONLY Lesbian bar in SF. Other bars have lesbian night, but this is the only that caters to lesbians 24/7. YEE HAW!
3464 19th St
I would categorize this more as a "bar" than a "club". This is the ONLY Lesbian bar in SF. Other bars have lesbian night, but this is the only that caters to lesbians 24/7. YEE HAW!