Guidebook for San Francisco
Food Scene
our blocks away and bon appetit’s 2015 Best New Restaurant of the year. Reservations are difficult, but they have walk in tables. You can walk and put your name in at about 6, for a table around 7:30/8, and by 7 for a table at around 9:30.
105 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
AL's Place
1499 Valencia Streetour blocks away and bon appetit’s 2015 Best New Restaurant of the year. Reservations are difficult, but they have walk in tables. You can walk and put your name in at about 6, for a table around 7:30/8, and by 7 for a table at around 9:30.
Apparently the best burrito in the nation. We love it. We recommend calling in advance if you’re planning on taking out. If you go eat there, be prepared for a bit of a line. We love the burritos “dorado” (grilled). If you’re taking out, make sure to ask for the salsa on top of the chips.
347 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
La Taqueria
2889 Mission StApparently the best burrito in the nation. We love it. We recommend calling in advance if you’re planning on taking out. If you go eat there, be prepared for a bit of a line. We love the burritos “dorado” (grilled). If you’re taking out, make sure to ask for the salsa on top of the chips.
it's not new, but it's always solid. We’re always so impressed with. In Stephanie’s opinion, it's the restaurant that changed this entire area.
598 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Pizzeria Delfina
3621 18th Stit's not new, but it's always solid. We’re always so impressed with. In Stephanie’s opinion, it's the restaurant that changed this entire area.
is another oldie but goodie. Good food/drinks, beautiful space, also fun for brunch.
343 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Foreign Cinema
2534 Mission Stis another oldie but goodie. Good food/drinks, beautiful space, also fun for brunch.
pastas, some meats, order at the register and they’ll bring you food. Tom LOVES the pastas. Stephanie likes the turkey meatballs
27 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Barzotto
1270 Valencia Stpastas, some meats, order at the register and they’ll bring you food. Tom LOVES the pastas. Stephanie likes the turkey meatballs
is fun Mexican-type tapas with good rinks. Really like the place.
171 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Loló
974 Valencia Stis fun Mexican-type tapas with good rinks. Really like the place.
has a nice space, we haven't eaten there much, but people seem to like it.
112 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Locanda
557 Valencia Sthas a nice space, we haven't eaten there much, but people seem to like it.
Burma Love
211 Valencia Stis a fun Burmese place. We really like the food.
Great pizza, and a fun space to sit outside and watch the Mission walk by. Delfina Pizzeria also has great pizza, but much longer waits and the sidewalk seating is not nearly as enjoyable. Farina has spacious seating, heaters, tons of room.
49 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Farina
3560 18th StreetGreat pizza, and a fun space to sit outside and watch the Mission walk by. Delfina Pizzeria also has great pizza, but much longer waits and the sidewalk seating is not nearly as enjoyable. Farina has spacious seating, heaters, tons of room.
We LOVE heirloom for a nice, cosy dinner with good food. Not really for getting glammed up, but a nice night to have good conversation and consistent food.
59 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Heirloom Café
2500 Folsom StWe LOVE heirloom for a nice, cosy dinner with good food. Not really for getting glammed up, but a nice night to have good conversation and consistent food.
is fun for breakfast -- a 1950s type diner on 24th.
138 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
St. Francis Fountain
2801 24th Stis fun for breakfast -- a 1950s type diner on 24th.
a block away, Stephanie has never liked a donut before these. (Also, Dynamo donuts is the fancy donut place down the street)
6 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Jelly Donut
3198 24th Sta block away, Stephanie has never liked a donut before these. (Also, Dynamo donuts is the fancy donut place down the street)
We think it compares with Tartine, without the line. Tom likes the “rebel within”. We think there is better coffee in the neighborhood though.
137 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Craftsman and Wolves
746 Valencia StWe think it compares with Tartine, without the line. Tom likes the “rebel within”. We think there is better coffee in the neighborhood though.
huge lines, an institution, pastries & baked goods are the stuff of legend (though there are other places that we think compare well). A new tartine has opened on 18th and Alabama, the lines are a little less crazy there and you get to go next door to see great ceramics at Heath.
768 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Tartine Bakery
600 Guerrero Sthuge lines, an institution, pastries & baked goods are the stuff of legend (though there are other places that we think compare well). A new tartine has opened on 18th and Alabama, the lines are a little less crazy there and you get to go next door to see great ceramics at Heath.
Great juices (not super vegetable juice, heavier juice like coconut meat/dates), and breakfast bowls.
22 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Project Juice
790 Valencia StGreat juices (not super vegetable juice, heavier juice like coconut meat/dates), and breakfast bowls.
Sidewalk Juice
3287 21st StVegetable juice, good mixes.
Grand Coffee
2663 Mission Stour local favorite for espresso drinks
a SF institution for “pour overs.” Worth it for the experience. Tom likes the coffee … Stephanie, meh.
913 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Philz Coffee
3101 24th Sta SF institution for “pour overs.” Worth it for the experience. Tom likes the coffee … Stephanie, meh.
an espresso drink place close to Philz, if someone wants a pour over and someone else wants an espresso
65 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Haus Coffee
3086 24th St an espresso drink place close to Philz, if someone wants a pour over and someone else wants an espresso
Ritual Coffee Roasters
1026 Valencia Stone of the famed SF coffee places
Four Barrel Coffee
375 Valencia StWe love four barrel, it’s just farther away
Drinks & Nightlife
makes great mescal cocktails, if you're into that, but it can get loud.
23 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Mosto
741 Valencia Stmakes great mescal cocktails, if you're into that, but it can get loud.
Evil Eye
2937 Mission Strecently opened, Tom was impressed with the cocktails.
is famous for their cocktails, change their menu quarterly with a completely new theme.
280 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Trick Dog
3010 20th St is famous for their cocktails, change their menu quarterly with a completely new theme.
Parks & Nature
Great for laying around with a sandwich from Rhea's and watching the world around you (and the views of downtown). Bring a blanket and a bottle of wine. We have blankets.
1244 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Parque Mission Dolores
19th StreetGreat for laying around with a sandwich from Rhea's and watching the world around you (and the views of downtown). Bring a blanket and a bottle of wine. We have blankets.
Essentials
24th & Sanchez - a nice (part uphill) walk to Noe valley, around 15 minutes. Bring a bag (as with all markets in SF).
905 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Whole Foods Market
3950 24th St24th & Sanchez - a nice (part uphill) walk to Noe valley, around 15 minutes. Bring a bag (as with all markets in SF).
a legitimate competitor for Whole Foods. Small local chain with great quality produce, fantastic beer & wine selection and good take out food.
96 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Gus's Community Market
1101 4th Sta legitimate competitor for Whole Foods. Small local chain with great quality produce, fantastic beer & wine selection and good take out food.
Getting Around
Bart stop nearby! Great for getting to/from the airport, the East Bay and Downtown.
227 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
24th St Mission station
Bart stop nearby! Great for getting to/from the airport, the East Bay and Downtown.
Entertainment & Activities
A great movie theater with reserved seats. They serve a great menu of dinner and drinks during the movie.
229 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema
2550 Mission StA great movie theater with reserved seats. They serve a great menu of dinner and drinks during the movie.