Guidebook for San Francisco
Food Scene
One of the best coffee shops in town! Pick up a cup of jo (or iced mint honey tea) as you wait for your seat at Brenda's
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Philz Coffee
3101 24th StOne of the best coffee shops in town! Pick up a cup of jo (or iced mint honey tea) as you wait for your seat at Brenda's
Delishhh for brunch. Expect waits of an hour plus on weekends (and sometimes, even on weekdays). Jot your name down first before heading around the corner to Philz.
185 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Brenda's French Soul Food
652 Polk StDelishhh for brunch. Expect waits of an hour plus on weekends (and sometimes, even on weekdays). Jot your name down first before heading around the corner to Philz.
Interested in getting some serious work done? Spiro offers a nicely laid out work environment that gets plenty of natural light.
Spiro Coffee
826 Van Ness AveInterested in getting some serious work done? Spiro offers a nicely laid out work environment that gets plenty of natural light.
No wi-fi allowed in this cafe/restaurant, but the Grove offers a good selection of food and drinks, and a laid-back ambiance to enjoy an afternoon reading or catching up with friends.
35 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Grove - Hayes
301 Hayes StNo wi-fi allowed in this cafe/restaurant, but the Grove offers a good selection of food and drinks, and a laid-back ambiance to enjoy an afternoon reading or catching up with friends.
One of the best German places in town -- come here for an extensive list of brews and/or if you're in the mood for some authentic German eats (great brunches!)
158 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Suppenküche
525 Laguna StOne of the best German places in town -- come here for an extensive list of brews and/or if you're in the mood for some authentic German eats (great brunches!)
If you have a hankering for pancakes or a solid American brunch, check out Stacks on Hayes and Octavia. Favorites include the macadamia nut pancakes.
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Stacks
501 Hayes StIf you have a hankering for pancakes or a solid American brunch, check out Stacks on Hayes and Octavia. Favorites include the macadamia nut pancakes.
Diner with solid daily plates in a kitsch setting -- grab a quick bite here (pastrami, roast beef, etc.)
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Tommy's Joynt
1101 Geary BlvdDiner with solid daily plates in a kitsch setting -- grab a quick bite here (pastrami, roast beef, etc.)
Everything Else
If you're a fan of mochi, make sure to carve out a few minutes to pick up some fresh, hand-made mochi from Benkyodo (less than 10 minute walk away from our place!)
Benkyodo
1747 Buchanan StIf you're a fan of mochi, make sure to carve out a few minutes to pick up some fresh, hand-made mochi from Benkyodo (less than 10 minute walk away from our place!)
Located in the heart of San Francisco's jazz district, Sheba offers a quiet and chill environment to enjoy some live music ... without the Yoshi's price tag.
18 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sheba Piano Lounge
1419 Fillmore StLocated in the heart of San Francisco's jazz district, Sheba offers a quiet and chill environment to enjoy some live music ... without the Yoshi's price tag.
One of the best collections of Asian Art in North America. Be sure to come by on a Wednesday evening for discounted tickets ($10) that usually come with various arts & crafts activities.
286 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo de Arte Asiático
200 Larkin StOne of the best collections of Asian Art in North America. Be sure to come by on a Wednesday evening for discounted tickets ($10) that usually come with various arts & crafts activities.
Tucked away in the boutiques that line Hayes Street is this gem that brings some of the best sakes from around the world right here to SF.
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
True Sake
556 Hayes StTucked away in the boutiques that line Hayes Street is this gem that brings some of the best sakes from around the world right here to SF.
Drinks & Nightlife
One of the best-kept haunts in Hayes Valley! Check out this pirate-themed (and unassuming) bar for some serious cocktails. A must try for fans of rum.
100 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Smuggler's Cove
650 Gough StOne of the best-kept haunts in Hayes Valley! Check out this pirate-themed (and unassuming) bar for some serious cocktails. A must try for fans of rum.
Enjoy an afternoon in the SF sun right here at Biergarten, offering a great selection of bier/beer while munching on some delicious noms.
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Biergarten
424 Octavia StEnjoy an afternoon in the SF sun right here at Biergarten, offering a great selection of bier/beer while munching on some delicious noms.
Sightseeing
Did you grow up watching "Full House"? Check out the beginnings of San Francisco's iconic Victorian houses here at Alamo Square and take make your own postcards of these famed homes.
300 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Las damas pintadas
Hayes StreetDid you grow up watching "Full House"? Check out the beginnings of San Francisco's iconic Victorian houses here at Alamo Square and take make your own postcards of these famed homes.
San Francisco's version of Central Park, GGPark is a short bikeride / jog away. Explore the lakes, meadows, and even see some buffalo as you go through this park that leads all the way to Ocean Beach
1721 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Golden Gate
San Francisco's version of Central Park, GGPark is a short bikeride / jog away. Explore the lakes, meadows, and even see some buffalo as you go through this park that leads all the way to Ocean Beach