Guidebook for San Francisco
Entertainment & Activities
Sundays from 11 am - 4 pm. Great spot to set up a picnic and relax with friends and family. Local restaurants set up food trucks and booths offering countless lunch and snack options.
32 locals recommend
Human Rights Campaign Action Center and Store
575 Castro StSundays from 11 am - 4 pm. Great spot to set up a picnic and relax with friends and family. Local restaurants set up food trucks and booths offering countless lunch and snack options.
True American fare, this is a great family friendly spot for breakfast or dinner.
20 locals recommend
Polker's Gourmet Burgers
2226 Polk StreetTrue American fare, this is a great family friendly spot for breakfast or dinner.
Food Scene
Fantastic pizza spot. The margarita pizza with burrata and proscuitto is a favorite, as well as the meatball appetizer.
122 locals recommend
Delarosa
2175 Chestnut StFantastic pizza spot. The margarita pizza with burrata and proscuitto is a favorite, as well as the meatball appetizer.
Less trendy than Elephant Sushi but just as good (or better in one roommate's option).
16 locals recommend
Okoze Sushi
1207 Union StLess trendy than Elephant Sushi but just as good (or better in one roommate's option).
A popular sushi spot, plan to put your name down and wait for about an hour. Stop by Stone's Throw or Union Larder while waiting.
75 locals recommend
Elephant Sushi
1916 Hyde StA popular sushi spot, plan to put your name down and wait for about an hour. Stop by Stone's Throw or Union Larder while waiting.
A true hole-in-the-wall spot, this is for the more adventurous travelers. My favorite ramen in the city, and is close to many Mission bars.
35 locals recommend
Ken Ken Ramen
3378 18th StreetA true hole-in-the-wall spot, this is for the more adventurous travelers. My favorite ramen in the city, and is close to many Mission bars.
Perfect for lovers of German fare and beer. Sit at the tables outside if it is a nice day!
60 locals recommend
Leopold's
2400 Polk StPerfect for lovers of German fare and beer. Sit at the tables outside if it is a nice day!
A great breakfast spot on the water that specializes in vegetarian dishes with locally grown ingredients.
89 locals recommend
Greens
2 Marina BlvdA great breakfast spot on the water that specializes in vegetarian dishes with locally grown ingredients.
Delicious gelato spot. Worth the walk! (about 7 mins from the apartment)
27 locals recommend
Lush Gelato
4184 Piedmont AveDelicious gelato spot. Worth the walk! (about 7 mins from the apartment)
Loving Cup
2043 Polk StThe best fro-yo place in the city!
The best place for sandwiches nearby. Order and sit at one of their outdoor tables, or take the sandwiches to go and walk to a nearby park.
43 locals recommend
Cheese Plus
2001 Polk StThe best place for sandwiches nearby. Order and sit at one of their outdoor tables, or take the sandwiches to go and walk to a nearby park.
Great for a quick lunch or dinner. Healthy salad options and delicious sandwiches.
66 locals recommend
Blue Barn
2237 Polk StGreat for a quick lunch or dinner. Healthy salad options and delicious sandwiches.
One of my favorite Thai spots in the city. Great for a weekday dinner.
17 locals recommend
Lemongrass Thai Cuisine
2348 Polk StOne of my favorite Thai spots in the city. Great for a weekday dinner.
Best coffee shop in the area. Make sure to try the homemade almond macadamia milk.
71 locals recommend
Saint Frank Coffee
2340 Polk StBest coffee shop in the area. Make sure to try the homemade almond macadamia milk.
This is our favorite pizza spot! They offer pizza by the slice and full pies. Our favorite pies are the Salvador Dali and Popeye the Greek.
59 locals recommend
Za Pizza
1919 Hyde StThis is our favorite pizza spot! They offer pizza by the slice and full pies. Our favorite pies are the Salvador Dali and Popeye the Greek.
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
3950 24th StAbout a 20 minute walk or 5 minute cab ride.
About a 15 minute walk from the apartment. Take Larkin instead of Hyde (less hilly!)
395 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
401 Bay StAbout a 15 minute walk from the apartment. Take Larkin instead of Hyde (less hilly!)
Good quick stop for groceries. They offer a selection of pre-made food for a snack or lunch and have plenty of organic offerings.
51 locals recommend
Real Food Company
2140 Polk StGood quick stop for groceries. They offer a selection of pre-made food for a snack or lunch and have plenty of organic offerings.
Drinks & Nightlife
A nice wine bar with a cozy interior. Perfect for a date night or catching up with friends.
12 locals recommend
Cafe Meuse Wine Bar
1400 Pacific AveA nice wine bar with a cozy interior. Perfect for a date night or catching up with friends.
This is my favorite wine bar in the area. In addition to an impressive wine list they also have a cheese monger who prepares wonderful cheese and meat plates. Also try the oyster sampler platter!
24 locals recommend
Union Larder
1945 Hyde StThis is my favorite wine bar in the area. In addition to an impressive wine list they also have a cheese monger who prepares wonderful cheese and meat plates. Also try the oyster sampler platter!
Great spot for drinks and appetizers. They have a nice selection of imported beers and local wines.
28 locals recommend
Stones Throw
1896 Hyde StGreat spot for drinks and appetizers. They have a nice selection of imported beers and local wines.