Great Expect-cations

Dan And Jennifer
Dan And Jennifer
Great Expect-cations

Neighborhoods

An eclectic mix of history, shopping, and food featuring the Japanese community of San Francisco
246 locals recommend
Japan Town
246 locals recommend
An eclectic mix of history, shopping, and food featuring the Japanese community of San Francisco
Hip and laid back street with unique shops, bars, and cafes.
7 locals recommend
Divisadero Street
Divisadero Street
7 locals recommend
Hip and laid back street with unique shops, bars, and cafes.
Mature high-ish end shopping street that ends with great views in Pacific Heights
Fillmore St, San Francisco, CA, USA
Mature high-ish end shopping street that ends with great views in Pacific Heights
a bit further and very similar to the others, but close to Civic Center and Alamo square
223 locals recommend
Hayes Valley
223 locals recommend
a bit further and very similar to the others, but close to Civic Center and Alamo square

Local favorites

Charming little Japanese Market with ready-to-go meals like sushi, rice bowls, and noodles.
17 locals recommend
Nijiya Market
1737 Post St
17 locals recommend
Charming little Japanese Market with ready-to-go meals like sushi, rice bowls, and noodles.
Hip bar/cafe with chill vibes and DJs
33 locals recommend
The Social Study
1795 Geary Blvd
33 locals recommend
Hip bar/cafe with chill vibes and DJs
Unique mochi donuts popular with locals and tourists
Mochill Mochidonut
1737 Post St
Unique mochi donuts popular with locals and tourists
Award winning bakery with luscious croissants, flavorful cookies, and picnic sandwiches, perfect for the park!
14 locals recommend
Jane The Bakery
1881 Geary Blvd
14 locals recommend
Award winning bakery with luscious croissants, flavorful cookies, and picnic sandwiches, perfect for the park!
Super trendy brunch spot perfect for weekday mornings (there's super long lines on the weekend)
84 locals recommend
Sweet Maple
2101 Sutter St
84 locals recommend
Super trendy brunch spot perfect for weekday mornings (there's super long lines on the weekend)
Fun modern fusion dishes and cocktails in a lively sports bar setting
Pa'ina Restaurant & Lounge
1865 Post St
Fun modern fusion dishes and cocktails in a lively sports bar setting
Super creative drinks and pastries with modern Asian influences
jina bakes
Super creative drinks and pastries with modern Asian influences

Food scene

Modern and flavorful take on Mediterranean
16 locals recommend
Noosh
2001 Fillmore St
16 locals recommend
Modern and flavorful take on Mediterranean
Highly sought after American cuisine served dim-sum style
141 locals recommend
State Bird Provisions
1529 Fillmore St
141 locals recommend
Highly sought after American cuisine served dim-sum style
Old world classics with new world environment
16 locals recommend
Wise Sons Bagel & Bakery
1520 Fillmore St
16 locals recommend
Old world classics with new world environment
A fine dining boutique that's on the come up, book early as possible
Merchant Roots
1365 Fillmore Street
A fine dining boutique that's on the come up, book early as possible
Hearty high quality but EXTREMELY popular stews. Pro tip: join the wait-list on Yelp!
25 locals recommend
DAEHO KOREAN BBQ & BEEF SOUP
1620 Post St
25 locals recommend
Hearty high quality but EXTREMELY popular stews. Pro tip: join the wait-list on Yelp!
Top notch ramen made with care
15 locals recommend
Waraku
1638 Post St
15 locals recommend
Top notch ramen made with care
The less known but cooler little cousin of ramen
Udon Mugizo
1581 Webster St
The less known but cooler little cousin of ramen

Sightseeing

Classic SF neighborhood park from the iconic opening sequence to "Full House"
84 locals recommend
Alamo Square Park
Hayes Street
84 locals recommend
Classic SF neighborhood park from the iconic opening sequence to "Full House"
Another classic park with great views of downtown, Twin Peaks, Sutro Tower, and even Alcatraz!
114 locals recommend
Alta Plaza Park
Steiner Street
114 locals recommend
Another classic park with great views of downtown, Twin Peaks, Sutro Tower, and even Alcatraz!
Perfect starting point for exploring the neighborhood
6 locals recommend
Japantown Peace Plaza
1610 Geary Blvd
6 locals recommend
Perfect starting point for exploring the neighborhood

Night scene

Former concert hall turned adult Chuck E. Cheese
32 locals recommend
Emporium SF
616 Divisadero St
32 locals recommend
Former concert hall turned adult Chuck E. Cheese
Arts at the bar
131 locals recommend
Madrone Art Bar
500 Divisadero St
131 locals recommend
Arts at the bar
Retro Boomin'
48 locals recommend
Boom Boom Room
1601 Fillmore St
48 locals recommend
Retro Boomin'
Great Ethiopian food and live jazz
18 locals recommend
Sheba Piano Lounge
1419 Fillmore St
18 locals recommend
Great Ethiopian food and live jazz