Guidebook for San Francisco

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Guidebook for San Francisco

Food Scene

Fresh, local sushi - check the board when you come in!
72 localnici recomandă
Umi
1328 18th St
72 localnici recomandă
Fresh, local sushi - check the board when you come in!
Delicious tacos with fillings you don't usually see anywhere else. Outdoor seating is dog friendly.
80 localnici recomandă
Papito
1457 18th St
80 localnici recomandă
Delicious tacos with fillings you don't usually see anywhere else. Outdoor seating is dog friendly.
Iconic neighborhood coffee place. See local kids playing with board games or the next hot startup co-working with a neighbor. Parklet outside is dog friendly. Check for music or art events.
136 localnici recomandă
Farley's
1315 18th St
136 localnici recomandă
Iconic neighborhood coffee place. See local kids playing with board games or the next hot startup co-working with a neighbor. Parklet outside is dog friendly. Check for music or art events.
French bistro is super friendly and welcoming. Has great wines and french comfort food. Outdoor seating is dog friendly.
178 localnici recomandă
Chez maman east
1401 18th St
178 localnici recomandă
French bistro is super friendly and welcoming. Has great wines and french comfort food. Outdoor seating is dog friendly.
Super popular and yummy breakfast place. Long waits but good food. Dog friendly outdoor seating.
261 localnici recomandă
Plow
1299 18th St
261 localnici recomandă
Super popular and yummy breakfast place. Long waits but good food. Dog friendly outdoor seating.
Fried chicken, soul food and brunch. Outdoor seating is dog friendly.
18 localnici recomandă
Buttermilk Southern Kitchen
2848 23rd St
18 localnici recomandă
Fried chicken, soul food and brunch. Outdoor seating is dog friendly.
Tasty and popular Asian comfort food.
51 localnici recomandă
The Spice Jar
2500 Bryant St
51 localnici recomandă
Tasty and popular Asian comfort food.
Classic old school soda fountain that looks much like it did in the 1940s. A favorite for weekend breakfast.
138 localnici recomandă
St. Francis Fountain
2801 24th St
138 localnici recomandă
Classic old school soda fountain that looks much like it did in the 1940s. A favorite for weekend breakfast.
All kinds of donuts in unusual and unique flavors. Coffee drinks, doggie donuts, and back patio that is dog friendly.
199 localnici recomandă
Dynamo Donut and Coffee
2760 24th St
199 localnici recomandă
All kinds of donuts in unusual and unique flavors. Coffee drinks, doggie donuts, and back patio that is dog friendly.
Housemade pasta and award winning Italian dishes.
266 localnici recomandă
Flour + Water
2401 Harrison St
266 localnici recomandă
Housemade pasta and award winning Italian dishes.
Gorgeous space and delicious local offerings. Serve brunch. Part of the 20th St food scene.
82 localnici recomandă
Central Kitchen
3000 20th St
82 localnici recomandă
Gorgeous space and delicious local offerings. Serve brunch. Part of the 20th St food scene.
Outstanding thai food in a sleek, modern environment. Try the fried chicken!
117 localnici recomandă
Farmhouse Kitchen Thai Cuisine
710 Florida St
117 localnici recomandă
Outstanding thai food in a sleek, modern environment. Try the fried chicken!
Part of the Tartine family of bakeries. This location serves different offerings than the classic bakery on 18th and Guerrero. Big, airy industrial space. Usually a line on weekends.
155 localnici recomandă
Tartine Manufactory
595 Alabama St
155 localnici recomandă
Part of the Tartine family of bakeries. This location serves different offerings than the classic bakery on 18th and Guerrero. Big, airy industrial space. Usually a line on weekends.
Local chain of coffee place serves up delicious coffee in a more East Coast style (you tell them how sweet / creamy you want it). Tasty breakfast toasts and snacks. Must visit for coffee lovers. Dog friendly outdoor seating.
913 localnici recomandă
Philz Coffee
3101 24th St
913 localnici recomandă
Local chain of coffee place serves up delicious coffee in a more East Coast style (you tell them how sweet / creamy you want it). Tasty breakfast toasts and snacks. Must visit for coffee lovers. Dog friendly outdoor seating.
Burgers! Handy order ahead online. Milkshakes. Lots of fries. Parking.
15 localnici recomandă
Smashburger
1620 Park St
15 localnici recomandă
Burgers! Handy order ahead online. Milkshakes. Lots of fries. Parking.
Food trucks, happy hour specials, outdoor seating and play areas. Great for groups.
Spark Food Truck Park
601 Mission Bay Boulevard North
Food trucks, happy hour specials, outdoor seating and play areas. Great for groups.
Beautiful, sleek environment and local CA style food. Huge outdoor seating area overlooking the Bay. In the heart of San Francisco's biotech hub.
14 localnici recomandă
STEM Kitchen & Garden
499 Illinois St
14 localnici recomandă
Beautiful, sleek environment and local CA style food. Huge outdoor seating area overlooking the Bay. In the heart of San Francisco's biotech hub.
Storied location that was once a biker hangout and roadhouse. Now upscale seafood and brunch place with full bar and balconies over the water. Dog friendly. Oyster happy hours. Boat accessible.
62 localnici recomandă
Mission Rock Resort
817 Terry A Francois Blvd
62 localnici recomandă
Storied location that was once a biker hangout and roadhouse. Now upscale seafood and brunch place with full bar and balconies over the water. Dog friendly. Oyster happy hours. Boat accessible.
Roomy and friendly Latin American restaurant run by a Potrero Hill local. Full bar.
15 localnici recomandă
Poquito
2368 3rd Street
15 localnici recomandă
Roomy and friendly Latin American restaurant run by a Potrero Hill local. Full bar.
Like baked goods? Go here. Unassuming warehouse space with a tiny counter and some outdoor seats. Parking is tough so be patient - it is totally worth it. Try the tropical fruit flavored twists on classic European pastries. Dog friendly outdoor seating.
85 localnici recomandă
Neighbor Bakehouse
2343 3rd St
85 localnici recomandă
Like baked goods? Go here. Unassuming warehouse space with a tiny counter and some outdoor seats. Parking is tough so be patient - it is totally worth it. Try the tropical fruit flavored twists on classic European pastries. Dog friendly outdoor seating.
High end American classics in an industrial setting. Full bar. Late nights. Check for reservations.
118 localnici recomandă
Serpentine
2495 3rd St
118 localnici recomandă
High end American classics in an industrial setting. Full bar. Late nights. Check for reservations.
Cute corner ice cream shop that also has homemade candy. Check for times, can be quirky.
105 localnici recomandă
Mr. and Mrs. Miscellaneous
699 22nd St
105 localnici recomandă
Cute corner ice cream shop that also has homemade candy. Check for times, can be quirky.
BBQ joint that is part of the Dogpatch branch of Magnolia Brewing. Very beer hall feel in a big industrial space. Not cheap, but very tasty. Seating can be tough on weekends.
62 localnici recomandă
Smokestack at Magnolia Brewing
2505 3rd Street
62 localnici recomandă
BBQ joint that is part of the Dogpatch branch of Magnolia Brewing. Very beer hall feel in a big industrial space. Not cheap, but very tasty. Seating can be tough on weekends.
Long time soul food joint popular with locals. Usually has a game on. Fried chicken and waffles, smothered pork chops, etc. Brunch on weekends.
87 localnici recomandă
Hard Knox Cafe
2526 3rd St
87 localnici recomandă
Long time soul food joint popular with locals. Usually has a game on. Fried chicken and waffles, smothered pork chops, etc. Brunch on weekends.
Small breakfast place that's been in the neighborhood for over 20 years. The menu is a snapshot of the cultural variety of the Bay Area. Outdoor seating is dog friendly.
108 localnici recomandă
Just For You Cafe
732 22nd St
108 localnici recomandă
Small breakfast place that's been in the neighborhood for over 20 years. The menu is a snapshot of the cultural variety of the Bay Area. Outdoor seating is dog friendly.
High end Italian in an elegant, breezy environment. Check out the locally designed fashion and art next door while you wait for a table.
162 localnici recomandă
Piccino
1001 Minnesota St
162 localnici recomandă
High end Italian in an elegant, breezy environment. Check out the locally designed fashion and art next door while you wait for a table.
Tiny cafe with tasty morning treats. Get there early to try the quiche. Convenient to local design boutiques.
162 localnici recomandă
Piccino
1001 Minnesota St
162 localnici recomandă
Tiny cafe with tasty morning treats. Get there early to try the quiche. Convenient to local design boutiques.
Taco place from Manresa alum. Hot new foodie spot in Dogpatch!
Glena's
632 20th St
Taco place from Manresa alum. Hot new foodie spot in Dogpatch!
Upscale Hawaiian in the city. Award winner in SF's newest gourmet district.
15 localnici recomandă
'āina
900 22nd Street
15 localnici recomandă
Upscale Hawaiian in the city. Award winner in SF's newest gourmet district.
Casual sister restaurant to Michelin starred Omakase - great Japanese and solid brunch.
12 localnici recomandă
Okane
669 Townsend St
12 localnici recomandă
Casual sister restaurant to Michelin starred Omakase - great Japanese and solid brunch.

Drinks & Nightlife

Live music and outdoor seating. Sometimes serves food or morning coffees. Catch local bands here. Dog friendly.
26 localnici recomandă
Thee Parkside
1600 17th St
26 localnici recomandă
Live music and outdoor seating. Sometimes serves food or morning coffees. Catch local bands here. Dog friendly.
Huge bar with a Boston fan base. Historic and lovingly preserved. Old wooden bar, outdoor seats, pool table, lots of seats. Serves great food throughout the day and into the night. Opens early. Popular with locals. Dog friendly.
32 localnici recomandă
Connecticut Yankee
100 Connecticut St
32 localnici recomandă
Huge bar with a Boston fan base. Historic and lovingly preserved. Old wooden bar, outdoor seats, pool table, lots of seats. Serves great food throughout the day and into the night. Opens early. Popular with locals. Dog friendly.
Restored historic saloon that has a pub vibe. Full bar, piano, sometimes music. Neighborhood meeting place and the game is on TV. Great beer and cocktail selection.
54 localnici recomandă
Dogpatch Saloon
2496 3rd St
54 localnici recomandă
Restored historic saloon that has a pub vibe. Full bar, piano, sometimes music. Neighborhood meeting place and the game is on TV. Great beer and cocktail selection.
Cozy wine bar with nibblies. Check out their happy hours and look for Trivia Night. Pro tip: if Chris tells you to try a wine, just do it. Outdoor seating is dog friendly.
42 localnici recomandă
Yield Wine Bar
2490 3rd St
42 localnici recomandă
Cozy wine bar with nibblies. Check out their happy hours and look for Trivia Night. Pro tip: if Chris tells you to try a wine, just do it. Outdoor seating is dog friendly.
Tiny wine and coffee bar right next the 22nd St Caltrain. Super friendly folks. Specializing in Italian wines. Outdoor seating is dog friendly.
27 localnici recomandă
La Stazione Coffee & Wine Bar
701 Pennsylvania Ave
27 localnici recomandă
Tiny wine and coffee bar right next the 22nd St Caltrain. Super friendly folks. Specializing in Italian wines. Outdoor seating is dog friendly.
Beer goes here.
24 localnici recomandă
Triple Voodoo Brewery
2245 3rd St
24 localnici recomandă
Beer goes here.
Brewery and BBQ joint also has a full bar.
62 localnici recomandă
Smokestack at Magnolia Brewing
2505 3rd Street
62 localnici recomandă
Brewery and BBQ joint also has a full bar.
Wine tasting in the heart of Potrero Hill high street/ restaurant row. Focused on organic and natural processes. Very neighborhoody.
27 localnici recomandă
Ruby Wine
1419 18th St
27 localnici recomandă
Wine tasting in the heart of Potrero Hill high street/ restaurant row. Focused on organic and natural processes. Very neighborhoody.
Wine tasting in an industrial setting. Check out their vermouth! Look up hours before visiting.
Sutton Cellars
601 22nd St
Wine tasting in an industrial setting. Check out their vermouth! Look up hours before visiting.
Tasting room for wines from Russian River and Lodi. Check hours before visiting.
Cellars 33
495 Barneveld Ave
Tasting room for wines from Russian River and Lodi. Check hours before visiting.
Tasting room specializing in Georgian Style wines. Check times before stopping by.
Eristavi Family Winery
1300 Potrero Ave
Tasting room specializing in Georgian Style wines. Check times before stopping by.
Small tasting room open on Friday and Saturday. Specializes in small production French and Italian wines.
7 localnici recomandă
Dig Wines
1005 Minnesota St
7 localnici recomandă
Small tasting room open on Friday and Saturday. Specializes in small production French and Italian wines.
Classic 40's style bar with DJays and fun theme nights. Full bar, big banquette in the back. Local hangout. Dog friendly.
33 localnici recomandă
Pop's Bar
2800 24th St
33 localnici recomandă
Classic 40's style bar with DJays and fun theme nights. Full bar, big banquette in the back. Local hangout. Dog friendly.
Irish style bar with drinks specials and food. Lots of seats. Friendly service. Full bar and cocktail menu.
34 localnici recomandă
Zoe's
3088 24th St
34 localnici recomandă
Irish style bar with drinks specials and food. Lots of seats. Friendly service. Full bar and cocktail menu.
Huge Irish pub. Sports and food. Friendly and rambunctious environment. Occasional live music, pool tables. Dog friendly.
26 localnici recomandă
The Napper Tandy
3200 24th St
26 localnici recomandă
Huge Irish pub. Sports and food. Friendly and rambunctious environment. Occasional live music, pool tables. Dog friendly.
Small, friendly bar with games and food. Can be hard to find a seat.
62 localnici recomandă
Asiento
2730 21st St
62 localnici recomandă
Small, friendly bar with games and food. Can be hard to find a seat.
Heights of mixology cocktail bar. Industrial space, uber hip crowd.
280 localnici recomandă
Trick Dog
3010 20th St
280 localnici recomandă
Heights of mixology cocktail bar. Industrial space, uber hip crowd.

Sightseeing

Lots of street art all over the Mission. Basically just walk around and keep your eyes open.
33 localnici recomandă
Arta stradală de pe Clarion Alley
90 Clarion Alley
33 localnici recomandă
Lots of street art all over the Mission. Basically just walk around and keep your eyes open.
Huge Shepard Fairey mural on the side of a building. Street art. http://www.7x7.com/shepard-fairey-to-paint-2-new-murals-located-in-hayes-valley-and-missi-1965692956.html
755 Alabama St
755 Alabama Street
Huge Shepard Fairey mural on the side of a building. Street art. http://www.7x7.com/shepard-fairey-to-paint-2-new-murals-located-in-hayes-valley-and-missi-1965692956.html
Big ceramics works in the middle of the outer Mission. Stylish building and lots of small art boutiques around it. Tartine is in this building.
107 localnici recomandă
Heath Ceramics
2900 18th St
107 localnici recomandă
Big ceramics works in the middle of the outer Mission. Stylish building and lots of small art boutiques around it. Tartine is in this building.
Say Hi to Javonne on the 18th Street Pedestrian Bridge while enjoying the view and walking from Potrero to the Mission. http://kalw.org/post/why-man-dancing-overpass-above-highway-101#stream/0
The Benches
610 San Bruno Avenue
Say Hi to Javonne on the 18th Street Pedestrian Bridge while enjoying the view and walking from Potrero to the Mission. http://kalw.org/post/why-man-dancing-overpass-above-highway-101#stream/0
Great views to the west of the city and on clear days, the top of the Golden Gate bridge. Cheerful little community garden.
10 localnici recomandă
Potrero Hill Community Garden
780 San Bruno Ave
10 localnici recomandă
Great views to the west of the city and on clear days, the top of the Golden Gate bridge. Cheerful little community garden.
The actual twistiest street in San Francisco. One way traffic from the top. Walk on the stairs.
15 localnici recomandă
Vermont Street
Vermont Street
15 localnici recomandă
The actual twistiest street in San Francisco. One way traffic from the top. Walk on the stairs.
Julia Morgan building with great views and neighborhood gatherings. More about it here: http://www.phnhsf.org/history?page_id=13
Potrero Hill Neighborhood House
953 De Haro St
Julia Morgan building with great views and neighborhood gatherings. More about it here: http://www.phnhsf.org/history?page_id=13
Historic brewery and liquor distillery in the heart of Potrero Hill. Tours available.
86 localnici recomandă
Anchor Brewing Company
1705 Mariposa St
86 localnici recomandă
Historic brewery and liquor distillery in the heart of Potrero Hill. Tours available.

Parks & Nature

Dog friendly and enclosed playground.
33 localnici recomandă
McKinley Square
33 localnici recomandă
Dog friendly and enclosed playground.
Big grassy open space with views of Bernal Hill. Dog friendly.
8 localnici recomandă
Starr King Open Space
1215 Carolina St
8 localnici recomandă
Big grassy open space with views of Bernal Hill. Dog friendly.
2 enclosed playgrounds, indoor basketball courts, dog run, baseball fields, tennis courts. Views of bay and downtown.
13 localnici recomandă
Potrero Hill Recreation Center
801 Arkansas St
13 localnici recomandă
2 enclosed playgrounds, indoor basketball courts, dog run, baseball fields, tennis courts. Views of bay and downtown.
Big park with baseball fields, enclosed playground, tennis courts, small community garden. No dogs.
6 localnici recomandă
Jackson Playground
6 localnici recomandă
Big park with baseball fields, enclosed playground, tennis courts, small community garden. No dogs.
Small neighborhood park with pretty native plants and a workout circuit. Dog friendly.
16 localnici recomandă
Esprit Park
16 localnici recomandă
Small neighborhood park with pretty native plants and a workout circuit. Dog friendly.
Nice flat running/ walking trail on the water. goes from Mission Rock Resort all the way around to AT & T park where it connects to the Embarcadero. Dog friendly.
Bay Front Park
Nice flat running/ walking trail on the water. goes from Mission Rock Resort all the way around to AT & T park where it connects to the Embarcadero. Dog friendly.
Walking trails all along the outlet of Mission Creek. Check out the last of the city house boats. Dog friendly.
14 localnici recomandă
Mission Bay Park System
451 Berry St
14 localnici recomandă
Walking trails all along the outlet of Mission Creek. Check out the last of the city house boats. Dog friendly.
Park that sprawls across busy Potrero Ave. East side has a skate park and playground. Dog friendly. West side has sports courts and hosts kickball teams. Use crosswalks to get across the streets.
James Rolph Jr. Playground
2850 Cesar Chavez
Park that sprawls across busy Potrero Ave. East side has a skate park and playground. Dog friendly. West side has sports courts and hosts kickball teams. Use crosswalks to get across the streets.

Arts & Culture

Nice little museum that brings in newer artists and special installations.
31 localnici recomandă
Museum of Craft and Design
2569 3rd St
31 localnici recomandă
Nice little museum that brings in newer artists and special installations.
Modern library branch with stunning views and helpful librarians.
40 localnici recomandă
San Francisco Public Library; Potrero Branch
1616 20th St
40 localnici recomandă
Modern library branch with stunning views and helpful librarians.
Nature museum with hands on exhibits and special workshops.
59 localnici recomandă
Randall Museum
199 Museum Way
59 localnici recomandă
Nature museum with hands on exhibits and special workshops.
Long time theater that hosts all kinds of live shows from professional performers to local programs.
27 localnici recomandă
Brava Theater Center
2781 24th St
27 localnici recomandă
Long time theater that hosts all kinds of live shows from professional performers to local programs.
Neighborhood bookstore with friendly staff. Carry books by neighborhood writers and can recommend local events.
36 localnici recomandă
Christopher's Books
1400 18th St
36 localnici recomandă
Neighborhood bookstore with friendly staff. Carry books by neighborhood writers and can recommend local events.
For book lovers and book makers. Exhibits, classes and workshops in things like letterpress. https://sfcb.org/
San Francisco Center for the Book (SFCB)
375 Rhode Island Street
For book lovers and book makers. Exhibits, classes and workshops in things like letterpress. https://sfcb.org/

Essentials

Small locally owned grocery with lots of organic staples, good wine, and a deli counter.
33 localnici recomandă
Chiotras Grocery
858 Rhode Island St
33 localnici recomandă
Small locally owned grocery with lots of organic staples, good wine, and a deli counter.
Good size Whole Foods. Has hot food bar, pizza and sandwiches, baked goods, and a coffee and beer cafe downstairs with events. Free parking.
664 localnici recomandă
Whole Foods Market
450 Rhode Island St
664 localnici recomandă
Good size Whole Foods. Has hot food bar, pizza and sandwiches, baked goods, and a coffee and beer cafe downstairs with events. Free parking.
Small locally owned grocery. Has a butcher counter, produce, some prepared food. Super friendly and nice.
282 localnici recomandă
The Good Life Grocery
448 Cortland Ave
282 localnici recomandă
Small locally owned grocery. Has a butcher counter, produce, some prepared food. Super friendly and nice.
French butcher in the Dogpatch. Very fresh, high quality beef, lamb, poultry and occasional speciality meats like game fowl or rabbit.
23 localnici recomandă
Olivier's Butchery
1192 Illinois St
23 localnici recomandă
French butcher in the Dogpatch. Very fresh, high quality beef, lamb, poultry and occasional speciality meats like game fowl or rabbit.
Cheese shop near some delicious chocolate shops. Bring a big shopping bag.
14 localnici recomandă
La Fromagerie Cheese Shop
2425 3rd St
14 localnici recomandă
Cheese shop near some delicious chocolate shops. Bring a big shopping bag.
Locally owned chocolate shop. Look for sea salt caramels. Also available at Whole Foods.
7 localnici recomandă
Poco Dolce Confections
2421 3rd St
7 localnici recomandă
Locally owned chocolate shop. Look for sea salt caramels. Also available at Whole Foods.
Big corner store usually open later than any other stores on Potrero Hill. Nice selection of European chocolates and treats, foods, wine, beer, liquor, lottery tickets. Also has newspaper hard copies.
13 localnici recomandă
New Potrero Market
1301 18th St
13 localnici recomandă
Big corner store usually open later than any other stores on Potrero Hill. Nice selection of European chocolates and treats, foods, wine, beer, liquor, lottery tickets. Also has newspaper hard copies.
Big, gay friendly gym with group classes and lots of equipment. Parking available.
10 localnici recomandă
FITNESS SF SOMA
1001 Brannan St
10 localnici recomandă
Big, gay friendly gym with group classes and lots of equipment. Parking available.
All kinds of Yoga. Per class and rentals available. Check online for schedule.
18 localnici recomandă
Yoga Tree
1500 16th St
18 localnici recomandă
All kinds of Yoga. Per class and rentals available. Check online for schedule.
Climbing gym
44 localnici recomandă
Dogpatch Boulders
2573 3rd St
44 localnici recomandă
Climbing gym
Climbing gym
92 localnici recomandă
Mission Cliffs
2295 Harrison St
92 localnici recomandă
Climbing gym
Huge gym at UCSF - indoor and outdoor pools, equipment, classes, outdoor programs, massage and body therapies.
8 localnici recomandă
Bakar Fitness & Recreation Center at UCSF Mission Bay
1675 Owens St
8 localnici recomandă
Huge gym at UCSF - indoor and outdoor pools, equipment, classes, outdoor programs, massage and body therapies.