Guidebook for San Francisco
Food Scene
Blue Bottle Coffee
315 Linden Stgreat coffee!
Suppenküche
525 Laguna Stgerman beer and food - incredible
Absinthe Brasserie & Bar
398 Hayes Stan SF institution
great food, and an adjacent wine store with a wide selection
55 locals recommend
Arlequin Cafe & Food To Go
384 Hayes Streetgreat food, and an adjacent wine store with a wide selection
Bai Thong Thai
298 Gough Stgood thai food that's on the block
Samovar Tea Lounge
297 Page Streetgreat tea/vibe, if a little pricey
La Boulangerie de San Francisco
1000 Cole Stnice place to grab a quick salad or sandwich
long wait for "handcrafted" ice cream, but it's actually really delicious
216 locals recommend
Smitten Ice Cream
432 Octavia Stlong wait for "handcrafted" ice cream, but it's actually really delicious
Straw
203 Octavia Boulevardcarnival-themed restaurant, sort of entertaining
Zuni Café
1658 Market Sta classic SF restaurant
Subway
3801 3rd Stin case you're in a rush (or really dig their cookies)
while I think it's just OK, this place gets rave reviews for being some of the best Thai food in SF
51 locals recommend
Lers Ros Thai
307 Hayes Stwhile I think it's just OK, this place gets rave reviews for being some of the best Thai food in SF
Schulzies Bread Pudding
364 Hayes Stthey only sell bread pudding, which is weird, but a fun novelty
Rich Table
199 Gough Stpricey but worth it for special occasions
Flippers Gourmet Burgers
482 Hayes Streetthe local burger joint
Everything Else
Walgreens
300 Gough Stopens early and has lots of stuff
Fatted Calf
1 Fell Stbutcher shop with other gourmet goodies. helpful and friendly staff.
this is the nearest MUNI lightrail station, can get to lots of places from here
21 locals recommend
Van Ness MUNI Metro Station
this is the nearest MUNI lightrail station, can get to lots of places from here
Bank of America Financial Center
1525 Market Stnearby bank
Essentials
Nabila's Natural
559 Hayes Stneighborhood grocery store
it's no trader joe's but it's convenient and has a wide selection
14 locals recommend
Nick's Super Market
144 Page Stit's no trader joe's but it's convenient and has a wide selection
Drinks & Nightlife
Biergarten
424 Octavia Stif the weather is nice you have to go here
Fig & Thistle
429 Gough Stcool, chill wine/beer bar
hole-in-wall pirate themed bar that is weirdly popular. great drinks.
100 locals recommend
Smuggler's Cove
650 Gough Sthole-in-wall pirate themed bar that is weirdly popular. great drinks.
Brass Tacks
488a Hayes StHip local scene + great cocktail selection