Guidebook for San Francisco
Food Scene
There is always something new, playful and reasonably priced at Sweet Woodruff. Like chilled corn soup with chives garnished with pieces of popcorn!
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Sweet Woodruff
798 Sutter StreetThere is always something new, playful and reasonably priced at Sweet Woodruff. Like chilled corn soup with chives garnished with pieces of popcorn!
Choose from chocolates, caramels, cheddar biscuits and delicious coffee drinks in this small shop styled as if you were sitting at someone's kitchen table. And don't forget the bread pudding!
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Hooker's Sweet Treats
442 Hyde StChoose from chocolates, caramels, cheddar biscuits and delicious coffee drinks in this small shop styled as if you were sitting at someone's kitchen table. And don't forget the bread pudding!
As if the rich and flavorful menu wasn't enough leaf through an entire binder of cocktail options and wines. Be sure to make a reservation, Absinthe is always popular.
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Absinthe Brasserie & Bar
398 Hayes StAs if the rich and flavorful menu wasn't enough leaf through an entire binder of cocktail options and wines. Be sure to make a reservation, Absinthe is always popular.
Who could resist? Southern soul food with the West coast twist of seasonal, locally sourced ingredients and even a vegetarian option or two. Farmer Brown is lively in the evenings and for jazz brunch.
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farmerbrown
25 Mason StWho could resist? Southern soul food with the West coast twist of seasonal, locally sourced ingredients and even a vegetarian option or two. Farmer Brown is lively in the evenings and for jazz brunch.
Act fast menus change daily. So much creativity in soups, salads and sandwiches it's worth the walk down gritty 6th st. Where else can you try shaved fennel with pomegranate, or plantain crostatas?
Split Pea Seduction
138 6th StAct fast menus change daily. So much creativity in soups, salads and sandwiches it's worth the walk down gritty 6th st. Where else can you try shaved fennel with pomegranate, or plantain crostatas?
Though this is not your typical Thai restaurant it still does the standards well. Staples like Pad Thai and Pad Se Ew are just as delicious as exotic menu items from frogs legs to alligator.
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Lers Ros Thai
307 Hayes StThough this is not your typical Thai restaurant it still does the standards well. Staples like Pad Thai and Pad Se Ew are just as delicious as exotic menu items from frogs legs to alligator.
Upscale atmosphere and an endless menu. Ozumo also offers an extensive list of premium Sake.
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Ozumo
161 Steuart StUpscale atmosphere and an endless menu. Ozumo also offers an extensive list of premium Sake.
Watch the pasta made right in front of you if you catch the right spot at the bar. Or wander around the corner to their sister restaurant and Pizzeria on Valencia.
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Farina
3560 18th StreetWatch the pasta made right in front of you if you catch the right spot at the bar. Or wander around the corner to their sister restaurant and Pizzeria on Valencia.
This pizzeria's Margherita pizza actually won a competition in Italy! But the menu goes beyond tradition with items like pears and quail egg on some of their specialty pizzas.
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Tony's Pizza Napoletana
1570 Stockton StThis pizzeria's Margherita pizza actually won a competition in Italy! But the menu goes beyond tradition with items like pears and quail egg on some of their specialty pizzas.
Finish your delicious meal or round of expertly mixed cocktails with an alcohol spiked milkshake! And then take a walk through Washington Park or up to the view at Coit Tower to burn it off ;)
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Park Tavern
1652 Stockton StFinish your delicious meal or round of expertly mixed cocktails with an alcohol spiked milkshake! And then take a walk through Washington Park or up to the view at Coit Tower to burn it off ;)
If you are on your way to Ocean Beach why not stop for lunch and snacks at Outerlands? The driftwood decor and dreamy baked goods, salads and sandwiches are a perfect complement to the ocean breeze.
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Outerlands
4001 Judah StIf you are on your way to Ocean Beach why not stop for lunch and snacks at Outerlands? The driftwood decor and dreamy baked goods, salads and sandwiches are a perfect complement to the ocean breeze.
Always a line out the door at this SF classic, relocated to a beautiful historic building on 6th.
Generous portions for brunch and even some wheat free options (raspberry rice flour pancakes = yum).
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Dottie's True Blue Cafe
28 6th StAlways a line out the door at this SF classic, relocated to a beautiful historic building on 6th.
Generous portions for brunch and even some wheat free options (raspberry rice flour pancakes = yum).
Delicate portions with strong exotic flavors in a colorful setting that feels like an oasis in the avenues of the Richmond neighborhood.
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Aziza
5800 Geary BoulevardDelicate portions with strong exotic flavors in a colorful setting that feels like an oasis in the avenues of the Richmond neighborhood.
Like going to Off the Grid any day of the week. Many of SF's popular food trucks park here, changing mid-day to give you a broad selection of what the best mobile kitchens have to offer.
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SoMa StrEat Food Park
428 11th StLike going to Off the Grid any day of the week. Many of SF's popular food trucks park here, changing mid-day to give you a broad selection of what the best mobile kitchens have to offer.
With cornmeal, almond meal, ricotta, and buttermilk pancakes it's no wonder the wait can be over an hour long. But early on Tuesdays the line dies down so you can try other savory and sweet dishes.
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Plow
1299 18th StWith cornmeal, almond meal, ricotta, and buttermilk pancakes it's no wonder the wait can be over an hour long. But early on Tuesdays the line dies down so you can try other savory and sweet dishes.
Bacon donuts anyone? How about Mexican Chocolate? Savory or sugar soaked you will always find something unusual and exciting at Dynamo. Also check out the donut stand on Yacht Rd. in the Mariana.
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Dynamo Donut and Coffee
2760 24th StBacon donuts anyone? How about Mexican Chocolate? Savory or sugar soaked you will always find something unusual and exciting at Dynamo. Also check out the donut stand on Yacht Rd. in the Mariana.
One of my favorite garage turned coffee shops. Complete with motorcycle and scooter decor.
If you show up early enough you can try warmed ham&cheese or chocolate croissants and Goody Goodie cookies.
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Vega Coffee
1246 Folsom StOne of my favorite garage turned coffee shops. Complete with motorcycle and scooter decor.
If you show up early enough you can try warmed ham&cheese or chocolate croissants and Goody Goodie cookies.
People have said they dream about the lightly crisped tortillas on the tacos and burritos at this hole in the wall taqueria. I personally can't get enough of the salsa. 2 locations (outer mission).
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Taqueria Cancun
2288 Mission StreetPeople have said they dream about the lightly crisped tortillas on the tacos and burritos at this hole in the wall taqueria. I personally can't get enough of the salsa. 2 locations (outer mission).
Casual but always a level above everything else on Haight street. Come early before the best drink and menu items sell out. Alembic has expert mixology and a chef to match.
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The Alembic
1725 Haight StCasual but always a level above everything else on Haight street. Come early before the best drink and menu items sell out. Alembic has expert mixology and a chef to match.
Getting a table at this second flood Asian fusion restaurant is not easy but it is well worth the wait. Sample a menu and cocktail list that mix old classics and new techniques.
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Hakkasan
1 Kearny StGetting a table at this second flood Asian fusion restaurant is not easy but it is well worth the wait. Sample a menu and cocktail list that mix old classics and new techniques.
One of the last cash only breakfast spots in SF Just For You is the best of home cooking with a bit of attitude. Read the menu and posters around the counter area carefully for a good laugh.
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Just For You Cafe
732 22nd StOne of the last cash only breakfast spots in SF Just For You is the best of home cooking with a bit of attitude. Read the menu and posters around the counter area carefully for a good laugh.
Traditional Turkish dishes with a warm friendly staff and lovely presentation and decor.
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Kitchen Istanbul
349 Clement StTraditional Turkish dishes with a warm friendly staff and lovely presentation and decor.
Wifi, coffee, cookies and other standard and gluten free baked treats. Jane is a great place to plug in and catch up on work while enjoying coffee or a light snack. New Location set to open on Larkin.
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Jane on Fillmore
2123 Fillmore StWifi, coffee, cookies and other standard and gluten free baked treats. Jane is a great place to plug in and catch up on work while enjoying coffee or a light snack. New Location set to open on Larkin.
Mouthwatering small plates and main dishes from goose ravioli, to decadent desserts and a marvelous wine selection.
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A16
2355 Chestnut StMouthwatering small plates and main dishes from goose ravioli, to decadent desserts and a marvelous wine selection.
Though the meat dishes are incredible this is also a great option for those who are vegetarian or vegan as well. The cocktails take a hint from the spices and aromas of the dishes from light to bold.
Saha
Though the meat dishes are incredible this is also a great option for those who are vegetarian or vegan as well. The cocktails take a hint from the spices and aromas of the dishes from light to bold.
This is where the Osha chain began. Additional restaurants On 2nd st 3rd st. In the Embarcadero Plaza etc.
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Osha Thai Noodle Cafe
692 Geary StThis is where the Osha chain began. Additional restaurants On 2nd st 3rd st. In the Embarcadero Plaza etc.
For those of you working South of Market stop by Darwin for lunch. With enormous salads and sandwiches and the occasional desert made right in front of you.
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Darwin Cafe
212 Ritch StFor those of you working South of Market stop by Darwin for lunch. With enormous salads and sandwiches and the occasional desert made right in front of you.
If you work or play too far South of Market for Farmer brown try their food stand Little Skillet. All the biscuits, waffles, and gravy you could hope for.
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Little Skillet
360 Ritch StIf you work or play too far South of Market for Farmer brown try their food stand Little Skillet. All the biscuits, waffles, and gravy you could hope for.
Want a waffle? Or maybe a pizzetta or scone with a cup of coffee? Goody Goodie's oven is always baking something. Try their Circus or FiveOh cookies for an unusual treat.
Goody Goodie Cream & Sugar
1830 Harrison StWant a waffle? Or maybe a pizzetta or scone with a cup of coffee? Goody Goodie's oven is always baking something. Try their Circus or FiveOh cookies for an unusual treat.
The wild boar vindaloo is fantastic. And the setting is spacious and modern. A pleasant selection of cocktails and teas round out a diverse menu with many vegetarian options.
Amber Dhara
680 Valencia StreetThe wild boar vindaloo is fantastic. And the setting is spacious and modern. A pleasant selection of cocktails and teas round out a diverse menu with many vegetarian options.
Beyond just baked goods, this cafe offers everything from salads and sandwiches to quiches to take-and-bake cookie dough. Friendly staff and a fun colorful atmosphere make this a great place to visit.
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Flour & Co
Beyond just baked goods, this cafe offers everything from salads and sandwiches to quiches to take-and-bake cookie dough. Friendly staff and a fun colorful atmosphere make this a great place to visit.
Drinks & Nightlife
Packed during happy hour, but wonderful for private parties if you reserve the upstairs room for sushi and whiskey.
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Nihon Whisky Lounge
1779 Folsom StPacked during happy hour, but wonderful for private parties if you reserve the upstairs room for sushi and whiskey.
If you want beer in everything down to an ice cream sandwich Magnolia will not let you down. Lunch and dinner are delicious and hearty in this old fashioned Haight St. pub.
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Magnolia Brewing - Haight
1398 Haight StIf you want beer in everything down to an ice cream sandwich Magnolia will not let you down. Lunch and dinner are delicious and hearty in this old fashioned Haight St. pub.
If hard fruit ciders and tasty pub food are your pleasure you are in for a treat. Upcider is located one floor above street level to give you a break from the nightlife on Polk street.
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UPCIDER
1160 Polk StIf hard fruit ciders and tasty pub food are your pleasure you are in for a treat. Upcider is located one floor above street level to give you a break from the nightlife on Polk street.
This busy Polk St wine bar has been popular with young professionals and an international crowd.
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Amelie San Francisco
1754 Polk StThis busy Polk St wine bar has been popular with young professionals and an international crowd.
Ace's
998 Sutter StA haven for sports fans.
Looks like an art gallery but that's a clever disguise for a bar that has been serving complex cocktails since the early 2000's. Stay a while and play pool or relax on the patio.
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Rye
688 Geary StLooks like an art gallery but that's a clever disguise for a bar that has been serving complex cocktails since the early 2000's. Stay a while and play pool or relax on the patio.
A newcomer to the bar scene this bar attracts an eclectic crowd with a number of rye and mezcal based cocktails and comfortable leather chairs and couches.
RxBar
701 Geary StA newcomer to the bar scene this bar attracts an eclectic crowd with a number of rye and mezcal based cocktails and comfortable leather chairs and couches.
2 bars serving a wide variety of cocktails surround this enormous outdoor patio with additional indoor seating. A great place to celebrate under the city lights.
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Jones
620 Jones St2 bars serving a wide variety of cocktails surround this enormous outdoor patio with additional indoor seating. A great place to celebrate under the city lights.
Arts & Culture
Watch live music literally underground, underneath this shop full of art and oddities.
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Viracocha Llc
998 Valencia StreetWatch live music literally underground, underneath this shop full of art and oddities.
Another new live music venue in a restored building. Make sure to have a bite at the restaurant or a drink at the bar, both are worth it.
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The Chapel
777 Valencia StreetAnother new live music venue in a restored building. Make sure to have a bite at the restaurant or a drink at the bar, both are worth it.
See a black and white film from the '30s or sing along with a costumed crowd to a contemporary musical favorite. The Castro Theatre shifts their lineup between films of today,past decades, and events.
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Театр Кастро
429 Castro StSee a black and white film from the '30s or sing along with a costumed crowd to a contemporary musical favorite. The Castro Theatre shifts their lineup between films of today,past decades, and events.
Shopping
If you love to cook or just love to taste you'll find something you want to take home at this spice retailer. I recommend the spice flavored chocolate drops in that mix lavender orange and basil.
Spicely Organics
578 Market StIf you love to cook or just love to taste you'll find something you want to take home at this spice retailer. I recommend the spice flavored chocolate drops in that mix lavender orange and basil.
The best place to shop for international magazines, greeting cards and best of all CHOCOLATE. Fog City News carries both imports and local chocolate brands that will make your mouth water.
Fog City News
455 Market StThe best place to shop for international magazines, greeting cards and best of all CHOCOLATE. Fog City News carries both imports and local chocolate brands that will make your mouth water.
A great place to shop for souvenirs- this store features local artisanal foods and goods and international imports. Best of all you can try everything in the store to see which products you like best.
Buyers Best Friend Mercato
A great place to shop for souvenirs- this store features local artisanal foods and goods and international imports. Best of all you can try everything in the store to see which products you like best.
Essentials
For all of your vegetarian, gluten free, wheat free, dairy free, or other specific dietary needs. Not to mention health and body products, and environmentally friendly cleaning supplies.
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Rainbow Grocery
1745 Folsom StFor all of your vegetarian, gluten free, wheat free, dairy free, or other specific dietary needs. Not to mention health and body products, and environmentally friendly cleaning supplies.
This chain has multiple locations in San Francisco.
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Whole Foods Market
3950 24th StThis chain has multiple locations in San Francisco.
Everyone knows it's the best deal in town. 3 locations in SF.
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Trader Joe's
401 Bay StEveryone knows it's the best deal in town. 3 locations in SF.
Everything Else
Wine tastings and local chef popups on the weekends. Biondivino makes the world of Italian wines approachable and fun.
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Biondivino
1415 Green StWine tastings and local chef popups on the weekends. Biondivino makes the world of Italian wines approachable and fun.
This Walgreens location is open 24hrs a day for all of your last minute needs.
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Walgreens
1333 Castro StThis Walgreens location is open 24hrs a day for all of your last minute needs.
Row after row of shops and stalls of food venders who come from Healdsburg, Petaluma, Napa, Tomales Bay... and some from right here in SF.
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Ferry Building Marketplace
Row after row of shops and stalls of food venders who come from Healdsburg, Petaluma, Napa, Tomales Bay... and some from right here in SF.
Share a tiny cake with a friend or have tea service. Blending the familiar with the exotic try a kaffir lime coconut scone or a raisin basil tea cake, or simply a superb chocolate chip cookie.
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Craftsman and Wolves
746 Valencia StShare a tiny cake with a friend or have tea service. Blending the familiar with the exotic try a kaffir lime coconut scone or a raisin basil tea cake, or simply a superb chocolate chip cookie.
The mother and son owners name their exclusive tea blends after films and movie stars like "Bogart". Cookies scones and truffles are always available but once a month they a cupcake bake-off.
Leland Tea Company - San Francisco (CLOSED)
1416 Bush StreetThe mother and son owners name their exclusive tea blends after films and movie stars like "Bogart". Cookies scones and truffles are always available but once a month they a cupcake bake-off.
An astounding variety of teas and many healthy meals and snacks with an international and asian fusion slant. 3 locations including one in Hayes Valley and one in the Castro.
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Samovar Tea Lounge, Yerba Buena Gardens
730 Howard StAn astounding variety of teas and many healthy meals and snacks with an international and asian fusion slant. 3 locations including one in Hayes Valley and one in the Castro.
An art gallery, an event space and an all around fun bar. Check the calendar to experience anything from a fashion show, to an 80's dance party, to a tech mixer and much more...
111 Minna St
111 Minna StreetAn art gallery, an event space and an all around fun bar. Check the calendar to experience anything from a fashion show, to an 80's dance party, to a tech mixer and much more...
Eat carnival inspired food in a carnival ride turned dining booth! Great for brunch or lunch but definitely on the heavy side. The Jenga french toast is a favorite.
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Straw
203 Octavia BoulevardEat carnival inspired food in a carnival ride turned dining booth! Great for brunch or lunch but definitely on the heavy side. The Jenga french toast is a favorite.
Wander down this Financial district alley and you'll think you have been transported to Europe. A row of amazing restaurants awaits you under the canopy of lights. Dine outdoors in warm weather.
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Belden Place
Wander down this Financial district alley and you'll think you have been transported to Europe. A row of amazing restaurants awaits you under the canopy of lights. Dine outdoors in warm weather.