South San Francisco - Food and Drink Recommendations
Food Scene near South San Francisco
These are all of our favorite food and drink spots we highly recommend going to in South San Francisco!
Our go-to coffee spot! We always get the tahitian vanilla latte or the spiced rose latte on ice, but you can get it hot as well.
Dead Eye Coffee Bar
415 Grand AveOur go-to coffee spot! We always get the tahitian vanilla latte or the spiced rose latte on ice, but you can get it hot as well.
The famous Philz coffee! Originating from the city, this super popular coffee spot branched out to the rest of the bay area and more. Definitely a must-try when visiting SF if you love coffee! Our favorites are the mint mojito and the estatic iced coffee.
18 locals recommend
Philz Coffee
2248 Westborough BlvdThe famous Philz coffee! Originating from the city, this super popular coffee spot branched out to the rest of the bay area and more. Definitely a must-try when visiting SF if you love coffee! Our favorites are the mint mojito and the estatic iced coffee.
Great little coffee spot! We recommend getting drinks with their house-made crema if it's available and if you like your coffee on the sweeter side. Their pastry and desserts are top notch as well!
8 locals recommend
Spruce Cafe & Patisserie
230 S Spruce AveGreat little coffee spot! We recommend getting drinks with their house-made crema if it's available and if you like your coffee on the sweeter side. Their pastry and desserts are top notch as well!
Don't let the name of this place fool you. It used to be a ramen place, but after the space was purchased, the new owners kept the original English signage to save on having to pay for a new business name. You know the food has to be good when they don't even care about the name of the restaurant! Most of the food is good here but our absolute favorite dish is the Rice Noodle Roll with Braised Beef Brisket. They also have poor reviews online because of their customer service so I recommend getting takeout!
Ichi Ramen
Don't let the name of this place fool you. It used to be a ramen place, but after the space was purchased, the new owners kept the original English signage to save on having to pay for a new business name. You know the food has to be good when they don't even care about the name of the restaurant! Most of the food is good here but our absolute favorite dish is the Rice Noodle Roll with Braised Beef Brisket. They also have poor reviews online because of their customer service so I recommend getting takeout!
Awesome little spot for Xiao Long Baos (soup dumplings). They make them fresh in-house, as well as a handful of other great dumplings with different fillings. The crushed fresh cucumbers, garlic string beans, and green onion pancakes are also solid choices.
21 locals recommend
Dumpling Empire
216 Cypress AveAwesome little spot for Xiao Long Baos (soup dumplings). They make them fresh in-house, as well as a handful of other great dumplings with different fillings. The crushed fresh cucumbers, garlic string beans, and green onion pancakes are also solid choices.
Probably one of the best places to get an authentic plate of Jamaican food in the Bay Area. The oxtail stew/jerk chicken combo plate is super flavorful and comes with rice and beans, sauteed veggies, and fried plantains. Their Jamaican patties are awesome as well. A must try if you're in the area.
7 locals recommend
Flavas Jamaican Grill
314 Linden AveProbably one of the best places to get an authentic plate of Jamaican food in the Bay Area. The oxtail stew/jerk chicken combo plate is super flavorful and comes with rice and beans, sauteed veggies, and fried plantains. Their Jamaican patties are awesome as well. A must try if you're in the area.
A must try lunch spot that serve comically massive sandwiches with a ridiculously tasty garlic and hot pepper sauce! Wait times are long if you don’t get there early!
29 locals recommend
Little Lucca Sandwich Shop
724 El Camino RealA must try lunch spot that serve comically massive sandwiches with a ridiculously tasty garlic and hot pepper sauce! Wait times are long if you don’t get there early!
Super trendy place for delicious Mediterranean food! Some of our favorites are the chicken shawarma, the lamb shank, and the crispy cauliflower.
Mazra
Super trendy place for delicious Mediterranean food! Some of our favorites are the chicken shawarma, the lamb shank, and the crispy cauliflower.
Another hidden gem, hole-in-the-wall, type of place where parking is a bit difficult and the neighborhood may look a bit sketchy, but absolutely worth making the trip for. They serve one of THE BEST carne asada/al pastor burritos in the Bay Area and have excellent shrimp tacos as well.
24 locals recommend
Taqueria San Bruno
1045 San Mateo AveAnother hidden gem, hole-in-the-wall, type of place where parking is a bit difficult and the neighborhood may look a bit sketchy, but absolutely worth making the trip for. They serve one of THE BEST carne asada/al pastor burritos in the Bay Area and have excellent shrimp tacos as well.
White Elephant is authentic Thai Cuisine that is a true hidden gem. The Pad Thai, Pad Kee Mao, and stuffed eggplant are just some examples of our favorite dishes among many others we've tried there.
7 locals recommend
White Elephant Restaurant
146 Hazelwood DrWhite Elephant is authentic Thai Cuisine that is a true hidden gem. The Pad Thai, Pad Kee Mao, and stuffed eggplant are just some examples of our favorite dishes among many others we've tried there.
Have fun at the multi-lane bowling alley that has a full bar and arcade area that's great for all ages!
Hometown Bowl
237 El Camino RealHave fun at the multi-lane bowling alley that has a full bar and arcade area that's great for all ages!
Local watering hole for great vibes, great food, and great location to watch sports events. They have most of the major spirits, a small selection of draft beers, a bunch of TVs, and even a small pool table. At the time of writing this, they still do Taco Tuesdays and Wings Wednesday.
6 locals recommend
HOMETOWN HEROS
303 Grand AveLocal watering hole for great vibes, great food, and great location to watch sports events. They have most of the major spirits, a small selection of draft beers, a bunch of TVs, and even a small pool table. At the time of writing this, they still do Taco Tuesdays and Wings Wednesday.
South SF's local brewery serves unique locally brewed beers and excellent bar food. They have a huge indoor and outdoor space that is great for large groups and also have small arcade area and a bunch of TVs.
47 Hills Brewing Company
137 S Linden AveSouth SF's local brewery serves unique locally brewed beers and excellent bar food. They have a huge indoor and outdoor space that is great for large groups and also have small arcade area and a bunch of TVs.