Guidebook for San Francisco
Food Scene
Nopa
560 Divisadero StWonderful food, first class service. Reservation recommended.
Nopalito
306 Broderick StSustainably sourced Mexican Food. Lunch and dinner served every day.
Cafe and casual lunch place with good prices and some outdoor seating.
67 locals recommend
Bean Bag Cafe
601 Divisadero StCafe and casual lunch place with good prices and some outdoor seating.
Peet's Coffee
2080 Chestnut StIt's Peet's.
Bar Crudo
655 Divisadero StGreat (mostly raw) fish restaurant
Ragazza
311 Divisadero StOne of our favorite Italian Restaurants
Tsunami Panhandle
1306 Fulton StGreat Sushi and other Japanese Goodies, loungy hip atmosphere.
Extraordinary Deep Dish Pizza. 30 minute waits for the deep pies, you can order while you're waiting for your table though. Friday, Saturday Sunday also serving lunch.
360 locals recommend
Little Star Pizza
846 Divisadero StExtraordinary Deep Dish Pizza. 30 minute waits for the deep pies, you can order while you're waiting for your table though. Friday, Saturday Sunday also serving lunch.
The Little Chihuahua
292 Divisadero StVery tasty Mexican Food with alternative music.
Mojo Bicycle Cafe
639-A Divisadero StreetCafe and Bike Repair Shop with outside seating.
Pretty tasty Mediterranean food. Service can be a little on the slow side sometimes but you're on vacation, so relax.
13 locals recommend
Ziryab
528 Divisadero StreetPretty tasty Mediterranean food. Service can be a little on the slow side sometimes but you're on vacation, so relax.
If you're into vegan food, this may be for you. Some dishes are better than others but they are open for lunch and dinner every day.
25 locals recommend
Herbivore
531 Divisadero StreetIf you're into vegan food, this may be for you. Some dishes are better than others but they are open for lunch and dinner every day.
Acme Burgerhaus
Build Your Own Burger. Pretty Tasty.
Nice place to get breakfast or lunch. Eggs, salads, burgers, soups, sandwiches, that kind of stuff. Some outdoor seating too, under a roof and wind-sheltered.
44 locals recommend
The Grind
783 Haight StNice place to get breakfast or lunch. Eggs, salads, burgers, soups, sandwiches, that kind of stuff. Some outdoor seating too, under a roof and wind-sheltered.
This place is a little walk but it's SO worth it. Amazing brunch. Be sure to go as soon as they open or be prepared to wait a little.
286 locals recommend
Zazie
941 Cole StThis place is a little walk but it's SO worth it. Amazing brunch. Be sure to go as soon as they open or be prepared to wait a little.
This is a great spot for lunch or dinner. Sit right on Haight Street and people-watch while you enjoy their home-brewed beers and some super yummy pub-style food. Also open for brunch on the weekends.
177 locals recommend
Magnolia Brewing - Haight
1398 Haight StThis is a great spot for lunch or dinner. Sit right on Haight Street and people-watch while you enjoy their home-brewed beers and some super yummy pub-style food. Also open for brunch on the weekends.
Kate's Kitchen
471 Haight StreetGreat place for a hearty brunch on Haight Street (Lower Haight)
Beautiful little cafe with some lunch (great salads!) and super tasty pastries with cute outdoor seating in the Lower Haight. About 10 minutes walk.
95 locals recommend
Cafe du Soleil
400 Fillmore StBeautiful little cafe with some lunch (great salads!) and super tasty pastries with cute outdoor seating in the Lower Haight. About 10 minutes walk.
Sweet and savory crepes, breakfast, lunch, salads. Nice place! Lower Haight neighborhood, about 10 minutes walk.
7 locals recommend
Squat & Gobble Cafe
237 Fillmore StreetSweet and savory crepes, breakfast, lunch, salads. Nice place! Lower Haight neighborhood, about 10 minutes walk.
I heard this is a tasty place for cocktails and small plates. Lower Haight neighborhood.
90 locals recommend
Maven
598 Haight StI heard this is a tasty place for cocktails and small plates. Lower Haight neighborhood.
Super cute cafe with outdoor seating on a nice corner. They also have very tasty pastries.
99 locals recommend
Matching Half
1799 McAllister StSuper cute cafe with outdoor seating on a nice corner. They also have very tasty pastries.
Very tasty Mexican fare with sustainable and organic ingredients. They also have a pie store down the block.
123 locals recommend
Green Chile Kitchen
1801 McAllister StVery tasty Mexican fare with sustainable and organic ingredients. They also have a pie store down the block.
Fresh baked artisan breads and some of the best coffee in town. Also, try the toasts. They sound simple but are amazing.
281 locals recommend
The Mill
736 Divisadero StFresh baked artisan breads and some of the best coffee in town. Also, try the toasts. They sound simple but are amazing.
Sightseeing
Painted Ladies
Hayes StreetThe famous Victorian Painted Ladies
World-renowned Haight Street. Go left to the Lower Haight with more restaurants, bars and a hip night life, go right to get to Haight Ashbury to see where it all happened in the 60s and shop vintage.
31 locals recommend
Haight Street
Haight StreetWorld-renowned Haight Street. Go left to the Lower Haight with more restaurants, bars and a hip night life, go right to get to Haight Ashbury to see where it all happened in the 60s and shop vintage.
Entertainment & Activities
Wonderful park for biking, walking, playing ball or hitting the playground with your little ones.
Playground is just after Masonic.
59 locals recommend
Panhandle
Wonderful park for biking, walking, playing ball or hitting the playground with your little ones.
Playground is just after Masonic.
Definitely one of the nicest parks in the city with 'oooh' and 'aaah' views.
Also check out the playground with your little ones, which may be the playground with one of the best views in the City.
390 locals recommend
Alamo Square
Definitely one of the nicest parks in the city with 'oooh' and 'aaah' views.
Also check out the playground with your little ones, which may be the playground with one of the best views in the City.
Amongst all the other cool things I mentioned above, there's a beautiful playground with a big indoor Carousel and many other cool things. Great way to get the little ones running and tired.
1721 locals recommend
Golden Gate Park
Amongst all the other cool things I mentioned above, there's a beautiful playground with a big indoor Carousel and many other cool things. Great way to get the little ones running and tired.
Duboce Park
Scott StreetNice park with a fun playground.
Essentials
Wonderful San Francisco grocery store with SF pricing. Very close and convenient, they also have parking.
122 locals recommend
Falletti Foods
308 Broderick StWonderful San Francisco grocery store with SF pricing. Very close and convenient, they also have parking.
Salad Bar, Warm Food to go and amazing pastries. Try the brownies!
11 locals recommend
DeLessio Market & Bakery
368 Broderick StreetSalad Bar, Warm Food to go and amazing pastries. Try the brownies!
Drinks & Nightlife
Fly
762 Divisadero StCasual Bar with music and food.
Nice Bar with random objects and artifacts displayed. They also have life music sometimes.
131 locals recommend
Madrone Art Bar
500 Divisadero StNice Bar with random objects and artifacts displayed. They also have life music sometimes.
Candybar
1335 Fulton StreetWhat's not to like about a place that has drinks and desserts??
Everything Else
One of San Francisco's established concert venues. Check the website for up-and-coming artists playing here while you're in town.
200 locals recommend
The Independent
628 Divisadero StOne of San Francisco's established concert venues. Check the website for up-and-coming artists playing here while you're in town.
Yoga Garden SF
286 Divisadero StWonderful Yoga Studio in a 3-story San Francisco Victorian
Very good mani-pedis, great prices and a very sweet lady. It's not flashy but the prices are great and the polish stays on for a long time.
Citi Beauty Skin Care
518 Divisadero StVery good mani-pedis, great prices and a very sweet lady. It's not flashy but the prices are great and the polish stays on for a long time.
If you need acupuncture while you're here, this is an amazing and affordable spot. The 'punks' are very experienced and the pricing is between $15 and $45 per session.
7 locals recommend
Tiny Needles
1756 Fillmore StIf you need acupuncture while you're here, this is an amazing and affordable spot. The 'punks' are very experienced and the pricing is between $15 and $45 per session.
If you want to splurge on your mani-pedi, go here. Hands down my favorite nail place in SF. They are the gold standard in warm lotion massage and do a great job with all they do. Super comfy chairs.
Silk Day Spa
1425 Franklin StIf you want to splurge on your mani-pedi, go here. Hands down my favorite nail place in SF. They are the gold standard in warm lotion massage and do a great job with all they do. Super comfy chairs.
The best Thai massage in town. Affordable and effective. You can tell them to go easy on you but you can also get the hard version. Whichever you do, you will feel like newborn after.
La Biang Thai Massage
1301 Polk StThe best Thai massage in town. Affordable and effective. You can tell them to go easy on you but you can also get the hard version. Whichever you do, you will feel like newborn after.
Shopping
Osso & Co
501 Broderick StA store just for dogs. Well, they don't sell dogs.
It's one block away and has very cool finds, mostly from local artists. They also sell my honey :)
46 locals recommend
Rare Device
600 Divisadero StIt's one block away and has very cool finds, mostly from local artists. They also sell my honey :)
Old typewriters, small furniture and old art supplies. www.theperishtrust.com
21 locals recommend
The Perish Trust
728 Divisadero StOld typewriters, small furniture and old art supplies. www.theperishtrust.com
Taxidermy, entomological inspired gifts and garden accessories. Also has its own kids store just down the block.
133 locals recommend
Paxton Gate
824 Valencia StTaxidermy, entomological inspired gifts and garden accessories. Also has its own kids store just down the block.
Acrimony
333 Hayes StreetLesser known men's and women's labels
Dark Garden
321 Linden StCustom and ready-to-wear corsets
Seedstore
212 Clement StWell edited pieces by small labels and heritage clothing brands
Civic Center, San Francisco
Very creative garments and shoes
Affordable women's and men's apparel, accessories, shoes, cards and novelties.
38 locals recommend
Therapy Stores
545 Valencia StAffordable women's and men's apparel, accessories, shoes, cards and novelties.
Hipster-friendly, trend conscious attire by independent labels. Jewelry, cards and gifts.
Candy Store
3153 16th StHipster-friendly, trend conscious attire by independent labels. Jewelry, cards and gifts.
Carrots
843 Montgomery Stboutique with curated designer fashion, that also serves carrot cupcakes.
Go-to brand for skateboarders and people who like graphic t-shirts, hoodies and accessories
19 locals recommend
Upper Playground
220 Fillmore StGo-to brand for skateboarders and people who like graphic t-shirts, hoodies and accessories
Streamlined outerwear, apparel and gear for men that holds up under extreme conditions and still makes sure you look presentable on city streets.
Triple Aught Design Hayes Valley Outpost
551 Hayes StStreamlined outerwear, apparel and gear for men that holds up under extreme conditions and still makes sure you look presentable on city streets.
Artwork and vintage photos next to boards, both surf and skate. Also carries a full lineup of surf gear.
43 locals recommend
Mollusk Surf Shop
4500 Irving StArtwork and vintage photos next to boards, both surf and skate. Also carries a full lineup of surf gear.
This gigantic music store offers a dizzying selection of music in every genre imaginable. A must-see!
79 locals recommend
Amoeba Music
1855 Haight StThis gigantic music store offers a dizzying selection of music in every genre imaginable. A must-see!
Very high-end San Francisco store with anything from jewelry, home decor, crystal to tabletop collections. Beautiful to look at, even if you're not buying. A little stuffy :)
Gump's
250 Post StVery high-end San Francisco store with anything from jewelry, home decor, crystal to tabletop collections. Beautiful to look at, even if you're not buying. A little stuffy :)
With farmer's markets on tuesdays, thursdays and saturdays, this marketplace also has a lot of interesting stores and restaurants to offer when there's no market outside. Always worth a visit.
679 locals recommend
Ferry Building Marketplace
With farmer's markets on tuesdays, thursdays and saturdays, this marketplace also has a lot of interesting stores and restaurants to offer when there's no market outside. Always worth a visit.
San Franpsycho
505 Divisadero StreetSan Francisco designed and made tshirts and other goodies.