Guidebook for San Francisco
Food Scene
Neighborhood restaurant offering innovative takes on American comfort fare plus garden seating.
156 locals recommend
Blue Plate
3218 Mission StNeighborhood restaurant offering innovative takes on American comfort fare plus garden seating.
Lomo saltado, ceviche & other Peruvian classics served in an unfussy, homey dining room.
20 locals recommend
Mi Lindo Peru
3226 Mission StLomo saltado, ceviche & other Peruvian classics served in an unfussy, homey dining room.
A mix of down-home Southern & Caribbean comfort food in a cozy space with tin ceilings.
158 locals recommend
The Front Porch
65 29th StA mix of down-home Southern & Caribbean comfort food in a cozy space with tin ceilings.
Middle Eastern dishes like shawarma & falafel in a small, basic space with murals on the walls.
41 locals recommend
Old Jerusalem
2966 Mission StreetMiddle Eastern dishes like shawarma & falafel in a small, basic space with murals on the walls.
This no-frills taqueria serves Mexican eats, including famed traditional-style, rice-free burritos.
347 locals recommend
La Taqueria
2889 Mission StThis no-frills taqueria serves Mexican eats, including famed traditional-style, rice-free burritos.
Family-owned ice cream shop scoops classic & creative flavors made in small batches on the premises.
214 locals recommend
Mitchell's Ice Cream
688 San Jose AvenueFamily-owned ice cream shop scoops classic & creative flavors made in small batches on the premises.
Cozy coffeehouse supplying hot & cold beverages, homemade baked goods & sandwiches in a chill space.
20 locals recommend
Cafe Seventy8
78 29th StCozy coffeehouse supplying hot & cold beverages, homemade baked goods & sandwiches in a chill space.
Portuguese-accented cafe with seasonal baked goods, sandwiches, salads & more in simple, homey digs.
86 locals recommend
Cafe St Jorge
3438 Mission StPortuguese-accented cafe with seasonal baked goods, sandwiches, salads & more in simple, homey digs.
Essentials
Safeway
3350 Mission StGrocery Store
Drinks & Nightlife
Drinking den offering cocktails & bottled beer as well as a jukebox tuned to hipsters' tastes.
44 locals recommend
Rock Bar
80 29th StDrinking den offering cocktails & bottled beer as well as a jukebox tuned to hipsters' tastes.
Relaxed tavern pouring classic cocktails & craft beers in a rustic space with religious decor.
120 locals recommend
Holy Water
309 Cortland AveRelaxed tavern pouring classic cocktails & craft beers in a rustic space with religious decor.
DJ dance parties, punk bands & bingo nights are among the offerings at this no-frills bar.
43 locals recommend
Knockout
3223 Mission StDJ dance parties, punk bands & bingo nights are among the offerings at this no-frills bar.
A Mission standby since 1978, this local bar with an expansive patio draws a diverse crowd.
196 locals recommend
El Rio
3158 Mission StA Mission standby since 1978, this local bar with an expansive patio draws a diverse crowd.
Sightseeing
Renowned, 180-degree views of the Bay Area are offered at this 64-acre park with hiking trails.
727 locals recommend
Twin Peaks
Renowned, 180-degree views of the Bay Area are offered at this 64-acre park with hiking trails.
Parks & Nature
Hillside park offering sweeping city views, with grassland wildlife habitat & walking trails.
363 locals recommend
Bernal Heights Park
3400-3416 Folsom StHillside park offering sweeping city views, with grassland wildlife habitat & walking trails.
Locals of all ages gather at this outdoor hot spot for picnics & people-watching.
1244 locals recommend
Mission Dolores Park
19th StreetLocals of all ages gather at this outdoor hot spot for picnics & people-watching.
Arts & Culture
Randall Museum
199 Museum WayChildren's Museum
Getting Around
30th St & Dolores St station
Transit Stop
24th St Mission station
Subway Station