Guidebook for San Francisco
Food Scene
Piccolo Pete's Café is a great place for awesome coffee and small bites! They close at 1pm
2155 Bayshore Blvd
2155 Bayshore BoulevardPiccolo Pete's Café is a great place for awesome coffee and small bites! They close at 1pm
BaySide Café is a great diner for eggs, pancakes, etc. They specialize in Chilaquiles, yummy scrambled eggs done Mexican style!
2011 Bayshore Blvd
2011 Bayshore BoulevardBaySide Café is a great diner for eggs, pancakes, etc. They specialize in Chilaquiles, yummy scrambled eggs done Mexican style!
G & L Bakery & Restaurant is hailed for their Cantonese (Chinese) food. Get there early to get their famous Dim Sum!
198 Leland Ave
198 Leland Avenue G & L Bakery & Restaurant is hailed for their Cantonese (Chinese) food. Get there early to get their famous Dim Sum!
Limón Rotisserie has some of the best rotisserie chicken in SF. It has a nice bar and they are famous for their truffle Mac n Cheese. Lunch during week and dinner Fri/ Sat. 3rd Limón in SF.
5800 3rd St
5800 3rd StreetLimón Rotisserie has some of the best rotisserie chicken in SF. It has a nice bar and they are famous for their truffle Mac n Cheese. Lunch during week and dinner Fri/ Sat. 3rd Limón in SF.
Great fresh, handmade sandwiches and hot food lineup (baked chicken, homemade soups) Full liquor selection. Closes at 5pm
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Piccolo Pete's Coffee
2155 Bayshore BlvdGreat fresh, handmade sandwiches and hot food lineup (baked chicken, homemade soups) Full liquor selection. Closes at 5pm
Great bar and BBQ at night and superb brunch menu for the morning after!
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7 Mile House Sports Bar & Grill
2800 Bayshore BlvdGreat bar and BBQ at night and superb brunch menu for the morning after!
100 Alemany Blvd
100 Alemany BoulevardFresh produce, farm-to-table local farmer's market. Saturdays only, 6:00am - 2:30pm
Find yourself on a Wednesday afternoon, hungry for lunch? Look no further-- it's Food Truck Wednesdays! Head under the freeway via Tunnel Ave to Executive Pk. Food lineup changes weekly.
150 Executive Park Blvd
150 Executive Park BoulevardFind yourself on a Wednesday afternoon, hungry for lunch? Look no further-- it's Food Truck Wednesdays! Head under the freeway via Tunnel Ave to Executive Pk. Food lineup changes weekly.
Great Italian and Mediterranean food, lovely ambiance! Open M-F, 11am-2.30pm & 4.30-9pm
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Mangiare SF
301 Executive Park BlvdGreat Italian and Mediterranean food, lovely ambiance! Open M-F, 11am-2.30pm & 4.30-9pm
Traditional central and south Italian cuisine served in traditional format w 3 courses: Antipasti/Insalate, Pasta e Secondi. Do Not leave without ordering their roasted bell pepper first course. We lovingly call it pepper crack, it is THAT good, you will want to have it every day for the rest of your life. Walk it all off with a stroll down to Washington Park. Have a sit there or keep strolling down Columbus Street through North Beach, SF's Little Italy. Beware of narrow sidewalks & uneven pavement in North Beach, it's pretty treacherous!
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Trattoria Contadina
1800 Mason StTraditional central and south Italian cuisine served in traditional format w 3 courses: Antipasti/Insalate, Pasta e Secondi. Do Not leave without ordering their roasted bell pepper first course. We lovingly call it pepper crack, it is THAT good, you will want to have it every day for the rest of your life. Walk it all off with a stroll down to Washington Park. Have a sit there or keep strolling down Columbus Street through North Beach, SF's Little Italy. Beware of narrow sidewalks & uneven pavement in North Beach, it's pretty treacherous!
The best place to find biscotti outside NY (or Italy...). Very Wide variety of both sweet & savory Italian baked goods (check out the impressive window display!) and traditional Italian cafe, teas. Small space, not good for large groups and strollers. Even outdoor seating is tricky due to narrow sidewalks. Beware uneven pavement in North Beach, it's pretty treacherous!
Mara's Italian Pasteries
503 Columbus AveThe best place to find biscotti outside NY (or Italy...). Very Wide variety of both sweet & savory Italian baked goods (check out the impressive window display!) and traditional Italian cafe, teas. Small space, not good for large groups and strollers. Even outdoor seating is tricky due to narrow sidewalks. Beware uneven pavement in North Beach, it's pretty treacherous!
Very traditional Irish scones and baked goods from this Belfast Baker! Also teas, and small amount of Irish goods, etc. Call day before to request plain scones as they're only made by request, otherwise they have chocolate, blueberry, raisin, etc. Get there early for scones, they sell out FAST.
Also great for pasties, rhubarb tarts, soda breah and various stuffed rolls, etc. Grab a pint from the pub next door to have with your heated pastie (The Blarney Stone)!
John Campbell's Irish Bakery
5625 Geary BlvdVery traditional Irish scones and baked goods from this Belfast Baker! Also teas, and small amount of Irish goods, etc. Call day before to request plain scones as they're only made by request, otherwise they have chocolate, blueberry, raisin, etc. Get there early for scones, they sell out FAST.
Also great for pasties, rhubarb tarts, soda breah and various stuffed rolls, etc. Grab a pint from the pub next door to have with your heated pastie (The Blarney Stone)!
Ready for a true, all natural, hofbrau style sausage? Go to the only place in SF to find an AWESOME weisswurst – veal & pork, leeks & herbs. They make their own sausages (no hormones, free range, no antibiotics, no NaNO3) and sauerkraut, which I've done and must say it's worth every pulled muscle! Doesn't hold a candle to the vinegary stuff you get in the grocery, but instead is naturally fermented. Head to Toronado next door for a pint until your sausage is heated and ready to pickup. Next, bring your sausage to Toronado to consume w yr pint. :P (Please bus yr table if you bring food to Toronado and be sure to tip the bartender.)
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Rosamunde Sausage Grill
2832 Mission StReady for a true, all natural, hofbrau style sausage? Go to the only place in SF to find an AWESOME weisswurst – veal & pork, leeks & herbs. They make their own sausages (no hormones, free range, no antibiotics, no NaNO3) and sauerkraut, which I've done and must say it's worth every pulled muscle! Doesn't hold a candle to the vinegary stuff you get in the grocery, but instead is naturally fermented. Head to Toronado next door for a pint until your sausage is heated and ready to pickup. Next, bring your sausage to Toronado to consume w yr pint. :P (Please bus yr table if you bring food to Toronado and be sure to tip the bartender.)
GREAT homemade sausages with all-natural ingredients.
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Rosamunde Sausage Grill
2832 Mission StGREAT homemade sausages with all-natural ingredients.
Arts & Culture
201 Leland Ave
201 Leland AvenueFree public Library!
Bayview Opera House
4705 3rd StHistoric opera house- constructed in 1888!
Essentials
US Post Office- one of the few still open since USPS closed a large number of them in recent years throughout the US.
68 Leland Ave
68 Leland AvenueUS Post Office- one of the few still open since USPS closed a large number of them in recent years throughout the US.
108 Leland Ave
108 Leland AvenueLaundry and dry cleaning
Grocery Outlet is a cost conscious place to store up on basics and specialty items alike. Be sure to check out beer & wine section to the right of the store upon entering.
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Grocery Outlet of Visitacion Valley
2630 Bayshore BlvdGrocery Outlet is a cost conscious place to store up on basics and specialty items alike. Be sure to check out beer & wine section to the right of the store upon entering.
2200 Bayshore Blvd
2200 Bayshore Boulevard7-11 convenience store to get basics; open late
Full size drug store, pharmacy and sundries. Basic food stuffs, etc.
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Walgreens
300 Gough StFull size drug store, pharmacy and sundries. Basic food stuffs, etc.
Basic groceries and fresh produce. Less expensive bulk items and extensive beer & liquor selection. Don't forget the walk-in refrigerator for eggs, juices and cheeses!
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Smart & Final
350 7th Ave Basic groceries and fresh produce. Less expensive bulk items and extensive beer & liquor selection. Don't forget the walk-in refrigerator for eggs, juices and cheeses!
Beverages and more carries mostly beverages. If you're looking for a specialty wine, beer, or liquor, THIS is the place to go!
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BevMo!
3455 Geary BlvdBeverages and more carries mostly beverages. If you're looking for a specialty wine, beer, or liquor, THIS is the place to go!
Take in a swim at the newly remodeled indoor MLK pool, a city secret. Open swim is $1 for kids under 17 and $6 for adults- great deal!
Martin Luther King Jr Pool
5701 3rd StTake in a swim at the newly remodeled indoor MLK pool, a city secret. Open swim is $1 for kids under 17 and $6 for adults- great deal!
Drinks & Nightlife
Holy Water
309 Cortland AveGreat locals bar for a drink on a fun street!
Very cool place to take in a drink and sit outside in their one-of-a-kind 3-story patio, beautifully landscaped backyard space
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Wild Side West
424 Cortland AveVery cool place to take in a drink and sit outside in their one-of-a-kind 3-story patio, beautifully landscaped backyard space
Lots of bars and venues in The Mish! Check out blogs Mission Mission or Urban Daddy for happenings.
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Distrito Mission
Lots of bars and venues in The Mish! Check out blogs Mission Mission or Urban Daddy for happenings.
Beautifully maintained historic music venue. Bathrooms are original and quaint and typically still have an attendant on duty! Be sure to take a good look around to appreciate the architecture indoors & out; very art deco.
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Bimbo's
1025 Columbus AveBeautifully maintained historic music venue. Bathrooms are original and quaint and typically still have an attendant on duty! Be sure to take a good look around to appreciate the architecture indoors & out; very art deco.
Grab a pint, shoot some pool, chat with friends and grab a fresh (heated upon req) pastie, sausage or garlic roll (whatever ye fancy) from the Irish bakery next door! Great spot for Irish transplants to SF.
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The Blarney Stone Bar
5625 Geary BlvdGrab a pint, shoot some pool, chat with friends and grab a fresh (heated upon req) pastie, sausage or garlic roll (whatever ye fancy) from the Irish bakery next door! Great spot for Irish transplants to SF.
Don't be fooled by it's "bar" classification- it's one of the best pubs to grab a pint and some fresh truly English fish n chips. Lots of British brews on tap and blokes about having a pint.
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Pig and Whistle S.F.
2801 Geary BlvdDon't be fooled by it's "bar" classification- it's one of the best pubs to grab a pint and some fresh truly English fish n chips. Lots of British brews on tap and blokes about having a pint.
Find yourself wrapping up your tour of Haight Street and ready to head down to Lower Haight? Go grab a beer at the Noc Noc and checkout the most originally decorated bar in SF. Very Danny Elfman, you'll feel like you just stepped into Beetlejuice or Nighmare before Christmas... if that's your thing ;)
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Noc Noc
557 Haight StFind yourself wrapping up your tour of Haight Street and ready to head down to Lower Haight? Go grab a beer at the Noc Noc and checkout the most originally decorated bar in SF. Very Danny Elfman, you'll feel like you just stepped into Beetlejuice or Nighmare before Christmas... if that's your thing ;)
Serious about beer? Come here. Loads of specialty draught beers on tap, and specials rotated very regularly. Great place to eat your sausage from Rosamunde's next door! Please bus your own table, and be prepared to wait for one on any weekend or happy hour. Check out allllll the taps on the walls- prob hundreds of them. Be cool to your bartender. Tip them.
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Toronado
547 Haight StSerious about beer? Come here. Loads of specialty draught beers on tap, and specials rotated very regularly. Great place to eat your sausage from Rosamunde's next door! Please bus your own table, and be prepared to wait for one on any weekend or happy hour. Check out allllll the taps on the walls- prob hundreds of them. Be cool to your bartender. Tip them.
Parks & Nature
Great rigorous nearby hike with beautiful views of city, bay and beyond! You can see our complex from the top!
Bayview Park
1001 Le Conte AveGreat rigorous nearby hike with beautiful views of city, bay and beyond! You can see our complex from the top!
Great place for a leisurely stroll with kids. Nice views and flat place to ride bikes and walk. Picnic tables and shoreline fun!
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Candlestick Point State Recreation Area
500 Hunters Point ExpyGreat place for a leisurely stroll with kids. Nice views and flat place to ride bikes and walk. Picnic tables and shoreline fun!
Great local playground for the kids, nice short walk away. Let us know if you're heading over and we'll teach you the fun shortcut ;)
Little Hollywood Park
Great local playground for the kids, nice short walk away. Let us know if you're heading over and we'll teach you the fun shortcut ;)
Crissy Field is not far from Fort Point and a great place to see The Bridge from sea-level with the Marin Headlands in view across the bay. Watch out for lots of dogs! It's a very big space for kids to run around away from traffic on the grass, in the sand, etc.
Crissy Field Marsh
Golden Gate PromenadeCrissy Field is not far from Fort Point and a great place to see The Bridge from sea-level with the Marin Headlands in view across the bay. Watch out for lots of dogs! It's a very big space for kids to run around away from traffic on the grass, in the sand, etc.
The Presidio is a great place to go for a drive, go bowling or catch an outdoor movie! If you're into architecture, it "boasts more than 790 buildings, of which 473 are historic and contribute to the Presidio's status as a National Historic Landmark District."
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Presídio de São Francisco
The Presidio is a great place to go for a drive, go bowling or catch an outdoor movie! If you're into architecture, it "boasts more than 790 buildings, of which 473 are historic and contribute to the Presidio's status as a National Historic Landmark District."
Shopping
Wholesale and bulk items. Must have membership. We can accompany you with our membership if you'd like to shop there. Just let us know, and we'll schedule it in!
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Costco Wholesale
450 10th StWholesale and bulk items. Must have membership. We can accompany you with our membership if you'd like to shop there. Just let us know, and we'll schedule it in!
Great shopping mall and easy to access from 101 freeway or the CalTrain railway!
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Hillsdale Shopping Center
60 31st AveGreat shopping mall and easy to access from 101 freeway or the CalTrain railway!
Great place for shopping and sightseeing. Be sure to check out the Westfield mall and food court below street level.
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Union Square
333 Post StGreat place for shopping and sightseeing. Be sure to check out the Westfield mall and food court below street level.
Getting Around
Nearest stop to grab CalTrain. Head north into The City of SF and terminate at 4th & King St. Or head south to Burlingame, Hillsdale shopping, Redwood City, Palo Alto and beyond!
Bayshore station
Nearest stop to grab CalTrain. Head north into The City of SF and terminate at 4th & King St. Or head south to Burlingame, Hillsdale shopping, Redwood City, Palo Alto and beyond!
Great place to land/ takeoff and only a few minutes from your San Francisco home! Welcome to SF! :D
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San Francisco International Airport
Great place to land/ takeoff and only a few minutes from your San Francisco home! Welcome to SF! :D