THE San Francisco Guidebook
Best Cafés for Coffee and People Watching
San Francisco is a city that loves its coffee. There are coffee shops on every corner, each with its own unique personality and charm. Whether you're looking for a quick caffeine fix or a place to relax and people-watch, you're sure to find the perfect coffee shop in San Francisco.
Here are a few of our favorites:
This cafe is known for its high-quality coffee, which is roasted in-house. They also have a variety of pastries and other food items. The cafe has a modern and minimalist interior, and it's a popular spot for both locals and tourists.
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Verve Coffee Roasters
2101 Market StThis cafe is known for its high-quality coffee, which is roasted in-house. They also have a variety of pastries and other food items. The cafe has a modern and minimalist interior, and it's a popular spot for both locals and tourists.
Known for its seasonal coffee menu, which changes with the availability of fresh beans, Sightglass Coffee is a cafe that keeps things fresh. The baristas are experts in their craft, and they're always happy to help you find the perfect coffee for your taste. The cafe has a bright and airy interior, with plenty of natural light. It's a great place to enjoy a cup of coffee and people-watch.
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Sightglass Coffee
270 7th StKnown for its seasonal coffee menu, which changes with the availability of fresh beans, Sightglass Coffee is a cafe that keeps things fresh. The baristas are experts in their craft, and they're always happy to help you find the perfect coffee for your taste. The cafe has a bright and airy interior, with plenty of natural light. It's a great place to enjoy a cup of coffee and people-watch.
With a commitment to quality and sustainability, Réveille Coffee Co. is a popular spot for coffee lovers in San Francisco. The beans are roasted in-house, and the baristas are experts in their craft. The cafe has a modern and minimalist interior, with plenty of natural light. It's a great place to relax and enjoy a cup of coffee, or to work or study.
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Réveille Coffee Co.
4076 18th StWith a commitment to quality and sustainability, Réveille Coffee Co. is a popular spot for coffee lovers in San Francisco. The beans are roasted in-house, and the baristas are experts in their craft. The cafe has a modern and minimalist interior, with plenty of natural light. It's a great place to relax and enjoy a cup of coffee, or to work or study.
This cafe is known for its pour-over coffee, which is made with fresh, single-origin beans. They also have a variety of pastries and other food items. The cafe has a cozy and inviting atmosphere, and it's a popular spot for people to work or study.
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Saint Frank Coffee
2340 Polk StThis cafe is known for its pour-over coffee, which is made with fresh, single-origin beans. They also have a variety of pastries and other food items. The cafe has a cozy and inviting atmosphere, and it's a popular spot for people to work or study.
Committed to sustainability, from the way it sources its coffee beans to the way it composts its food waste, Ritual Coffee Roasters is a cafe that cares about the planet. The coffee is roasted in-house, and the baristas are passionate about coffee education. The cafe has a modern and industrial interior, with plenty of seating and a communal table. It's a great place to meet up with friends or to work on a project.
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Ritual Coffee Roasters
1026 Valencia StCommitted to sustainability, from the way it sources its coffee beans to the way it composts its food waste, Ritual Coffee Roasters is a cafe that cares about the planet. The coffee is roasted in-house, and the baristas are passionate about coffee education. The cafe has a modern and industrial interior, with plenty of seating and a communal table. It's a great place to meet up with friends or to work on a project.
This whimsical coffeehouse boasts a cozy and inviting atmosphere, with a mix of vintage and modern furniture. The walls are adorned with quirky art, and the coffee bar is made from reclaimed wood. The coffee is sourced from Linea Caffe, a local roaster, and the baristas are passionate about making each cup perfect.
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Pinhole Coffee
231 Cortland AveThis whimsical coffeehouse boasts a cozy and inviting atmosphere, with a mix of vintage and modern furniture. The walls are adorned with quirky art, and the coffee bar is made from reclaimed wood. The coffee is sourced from Linea Caffe, a local roaster, and the baristas are passionate about making each cup perfect.
Known for its innovative coffee drinks, such as its nitro cold brew and its cold brew floats, Andytown Coffee Roasters is a cafe that's always coming up with new and exciting things. The baristas are creative and playful, and they're always looking for new ways to make coffee fun. The cafe has a rustic and industrial interior, with plenty of seating and a communal table. It's a great place to enjoy a unique coffee experience.
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Andytown Coffee Roasters
3655 Lawton StKnown for its innovative coffee drinks, such as its nitro cold brew and its cold brew floats, Andytown Coffee Roasters is a cafe that's always coming up with new and exciting things. The baristas are creative and playful, and they're always looking for new ways to make coffee fun. The cafe has a rustic and industrial interior, with plenty of seating and a communal table. It's a great place to enjoy a unique coffee experience.
Brunch for Foodies
Brunch is a sacred institution in San Francisco. Whether you're looking for a classic meal of eggs benedict and pancakes, or something more creative, you'll find it here. Here are a few of our favorite brunch spots in the city:
This cozy neighborhood spot in the Dogpatch neighborhood serves up delicious and hearty brunch dishes made with seasonal ingredients. The menu features items like pancakes, waffles, eggs benedict, and french toast, as well as more creative options like the Plow Burger and the Plow Benny. The Plow also has a full bar, so you can enjoy mimosas or bloody marys with your meal.
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Plow
1299 18th StThis cozy neighborhood spot in the Dogpatch neighborhood serves up delicious and hearty brunch dishes made with seasonal ingredients. The menu features items like pancakes, waffles, eggs benedict, and french toast, as well as more creative options like the Plow Burger and the Plow Benny. The Plow also has a full bar, so you can enjoy mimosas or bloody marys with your meal.
This French bistro in the Mission District is a popular spot for brunch, especially on weekends. The menu features classic French dishes like croque madame, steak frites, and quiche, as well as more creative options like the Zazie burger and the avocado toast. Zazie also has a full bar, so you can enjoy a glass of wine or a cocktail with your meal.
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Zazie
941 Cole StThis French bistro in the Mission District is a popular spot for brunch, especially on weekends. The menu features classic French dishes like croque madame, steak frites, and quiche, as well as more creative options like the Zazie burger and the avocado toast. Zazie also has a full bar, so you can enjoy a glass of wine or a cocktail with your meal.
Our favorite Asian-inspired brunch spot in the Marina District offers a unique twist on traditional brunch dishes. The menu features items like the kimchi fried rice, the chicken and waffles with gochujang maple syrup, and the banh mi French toast. Kitchen Story also has a full bar, so you can enjoy a sake cocktail or a boba tea with your meal.
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Kitchen Story
3499 16th StOur favorite Asian-inspired brunch spot in the Marina District offers a unique twist on traditional brunch dishes. The menu features items like the kimchi fried rice, the chicken and waffles with gochujang maple syrup, and the banh mi French toast. Kitchen Story also has a full bar, so you can enjoy a sake cocktail or a boba tea with your meal.
The Best Bakeries in Town
From sourdough bread to pastries to cakes, there's something for everyone in the city's bakeries.
This Parisian-style bakery is known for its delicate pastries, such as croissants, pain au chocolat, and macarons. The pastries are made with fresh, seasonal ingredients and are baked to perfection.
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b. patisserie
2821 California StThis Parisian-style bakery is known for its delicate pastries, such as croissants, pain au chocolat, and macarons. The pastries are made with fresh, seasonal ingredients and are baked to perfection.
Tartine Bakery is a San Francisco institution known for its sourdough bread. Made with a traditional sourdough starter and fermented for several days, the bread is both flavorful and chewy.
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Tartine Bakery
600 Guerrero StTartine Bakery is a San Francisco institution known for its sourdough bread. Made with a traditional sourdough starter and fermented for several days, the bread is both flavorful and chewy.
Arsicault Bakery is famous for its flaky and buttery croissants. They're made with a special blend of flour and laminated multiple times, resulting in a croissant that's light and airy.
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Arsicault Bakery
397 Arguello BlvdArsicault Bakery is famous for its flaky and buttery croissants. They're made with a special blend of flour and laminated multiple times, resulting in a croissant that's light and airy.
Tartine Manufactory is a branch of Tartine Bakery with a large selection of breads, pastries, and other baked goods. You can also enjoy coffee and pastries while you people-watch in the cafe.
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Tartine Manufactory
595 Alabama StTartine Manufactory is a branch of Tartine Bakery with a large selection of breads, pastries, and other baked goods. You can also enjoy coffee and pastries while you people-watch in the cafe.
Maison Nico is known for its French pastries like mille-feuilles and tarte tatin. The pastries are made with fresh, seasonal ingredients and baked to order. You can also find other French baked goods like eclairs, croissants, and kouign amann at Maison Nico.
Maison Nico
Maison Nico is known for its French pastries like mille-feuilles and tarte tatin. The pastries are made with fresh, seasonal ingredients and baked to order. You can also find other French baked goods like eclairs, croissants, and kouign amann at Maison Nico.
Incredible Chinese-American bakery in the historic China Town district. This is my husband's favorite pastry spot in the city. Get the Passion caramel cashew cookie if they have it.
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Incredible Chinese-American bakery in the historic China Town district. This is my husband's favorite pastry spot in the city. Get the Passion caramel cashew cookie if they have it.
The Best Restaurants in SF that Locals Swear By
San Francisco is a city with a diverse and vibrant food scene. From Michelin-starred fine dining to casual eateries, there's something for everyone in the city's restaurants.
Bold flavors and fresh ingredients are the name of the game at Farmhouse Kitchen Thai Cuisine. Try their pad thai, green curry, or Tom Yum soup for a taste of Thailand.
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Farmhouse Kitchen Thai Cuisine
710 Florida StBold flavors and fresh ingredients are the name of the game at Farmhouse Kitchen Thai Cuisine. Try their pad thai, green curry, or Tom Yum soup for a taste of Thailand.
For Roman-style pizzas, look no further than Gusto Pinsa Romana. Their thin-crust pizzas are cooked in a wood-fired oven for a smoky flavor. They use a unique rice-flour blend that is SO light and fluffy.
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Gusto Pinsa Romana
1000 Bush StFor Roman-style pizzas, look no further than Gusto Pinsa Romana. Their thin-crust pizzas are cooked in a wood-fired oven for a smoky flavor. They use a unique rice-flour blend that is SO light and fluffy.
For Japanese ramen, Mensho Tokyo SF is a must-try. Their ramen is made with a variety of broths and toppings, and it's sure to satisfy your cravings.
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Mensho Tokyo SF
672 Geary StFor Japanese ramen, Mensho Tokyo SF is a must-try. Their ramen is made with a variety of broths and toppings, and it's sure to satisfy your cravings.
If you're in the mood for Japanese robatayaki, Rintaro is the perfect spot. Their skewered meats and vegetables are cooked over a binchotan charcoal grill, giving them a delicious smoky flavor. We had our wedding rehearsal dinner here, it's that good!
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Rintaro
82 14th StIf you're in the mood for Japanese robatayaki, Rintaro is the perfect spot. Their skewered meats and vegetables are cooked over a binchotan charcoal grill, giving them a delicious smoky flavor. We had our wedding rehearsal dinner here, it's that good!
This restaurant serves up Italian cuisine, with dishes like pasta, pizza, and risotto. The ingredients are fresh and the flavors are simple, making it a great place to enjoy classic Italian food.
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Beretta
1199 Valencia StThis restaurant serves up Italian cuisine, with dishes like pasta, pizza, and risotto. The ingredients are fresh and the flavors are simple, making it a great place to enjoy classic Italian food.
Flour + Water is a vibey place for delicious Italian staples done with a modern twist. It's a great location for date nights and group gatherings. It is more on the expensive side but the food and vibes are SO good.
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Flour + Water
2401 Harrison StFlour + Water is a vibey place for delicious Italian staples done with a modern twist. It's a great location for date nights and group gatherings. It is more on the expensive side but the food and vibes are SO good.
If you're craving fresh, local oysters, Hog Island Oyster Co. is the place to visit. Their oysters are shucked to order and their seafood is cooked simply.
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Hog Island Oyster Co.
If you're craving fresh, local oysters, Hog Island Oyster Co. is the place to visit. Their oysters are shucked to order and their seafood is cooked simply.
Unique and exotic Burmese cuisine is what you'll find at Burma Love. Try their mohinga, a fish noodle soup, or laphet thoke, a salad made with pickled tea leaves.
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Burma Love
211 Valencia StUnique and exotic Burmese cuisine is what you'll find at Burma Love. Try their mohinga, a fish noodle soup, or laphet thoke, a salad made with pickled tea leaves.
Korean restaurant in San Francisco that serves up bold and flavorful dishes that will transport you to the streets of Seoul. Get the fried chicken!
Purple Rice
509 Haight StKorean restaurant in San Francisco that serves up bold and flavorful dishes that will transport you to the streets of Seoul. Get the fried chicken!
If you're looking for a satisfying vietnamese Banh Mi sandwich, Dinosaurs Sandwiches is the place to go. Their sandwiches are piled high with toppings and the bread is toasted to perfection.
Dinosaurs Sandwiches
If you're looking for a satisfying vietnamese Banh Mi sandwich, Dinosaurs Sandwiches is the place to go. Their sandwiches are piled high with toppings and the bread is toasted to perfection.
Upscale, bold, and exotic Korean cuisine is what you'll find at SAN HO WON. Try their short ribs, they are not to be missed.
SAN HO WON
Upscale, bold, and exotic Korean cuisine is what you'll find at SAN HO WON. Try their short ribs, they are not to be missed.
Museums for Every Interest
From modern art to the world's finest antiquities, explore San Francisco's rich cultural history.
Housed in a stunning Beaux-Arts building, the de Young Museum is home to a collection of American and European art, including paintings, sculptures, and decorative arts.
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Museo de Young
50 Hagiwara Tea Garden DrHoused in a stunning Beaux-Arts building, the de Young Museum is home to a collection of American and European art, including paintings, sculptures, and decorative arts.
SFMOMA is a world-renowned museum of modern and contemporary art, with a collection that spans the 20th and 21st centuries.
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Museo de Arte Moderno de San Francisco
151 3rd StSFMOMA is a world-renowned museum of modern and contemporary art, with a collection that spans the 20th and 21st centuries.
Learn about the history of San Francisco's iconic cable cars at this museum, which features a restored cable car, a model of the city's cable car system, and a video presentation.
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San Francisco Cable Car Museum
1201 Mason St Learn about the history of San Francisco's iconic cable cars at this museum, which features a restored cable car, a model of the city's cable car system, and a video presentation.
Take a step back in time at this museum, which houses over 300 antique arcade games and machines.
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Musée Mécanique
Fishermans WharfTake a step back in time at this museum, which houses over 300 antique arcade games and machines.
Grocery/ Local Market
Get your local grocery fix
Bi-Rite Market
3639 18th StLuke's Local
960 Cole StMollie Stone's Markets
2435 California StUpper Terrace Market
4499 17th StDessert Scene
These are just a few of the many great desserts in the city. No matter what your taste, you're sure to find the perfect place to satisfy your sweet tooth.
This dessert shop specializes in Asian-inspired desserts, such as mochi ice cream and taro cheesecake. They also have a variety of other desserts, such as cakes, pastries, and waffles.
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U:Dessert Story
3489 16th StThis dessert shop specializes in Asian-inspired desserts, such as mochi ice cream and taro cheesecake. They also have a variety of other desserts, such as cakes, pastries, and waffles.
This ice cream shop is known for its small-batch ice cream, which is made with fresh, local ingredients. They have a rotating menu of flavors, so you're always sure to find something new to try.
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Salt & Straw
2201 Fillmore StThis ice cream shop is known for its small-batch ice cream, which is made with fresh, local ingredients. They have a rotating menu of flavors, so you're always sure to find something new to try.
This boba shop is a popular spot for bubble tea and other Asian snacks. They have a wide variety of flavors to choose from, and their boba is always fresh and delicious.
Boba Guys NOPA
This boba shop is a popular spot for bubble tea and other Asian snacks. They have a wide variety of flavors to choose from, and their boba is always fresh and delicious.
This ice cream shop is known for its creative flavors, like honey lavender and black sesame. They also have a variety of vegan and gluten-free options.
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Bi-Rite Creamery
3692 18th StThis ice cream shop is known for its creative flavors, like honey lavender and black sesame. They also have a variety of vegan and gluten-free options.
A petite, pastel-toned scoop shop serving largely organic ice creams, sorbets & pops. Their Hojicha (roasted green tea) ice cream is the best in the Bay Area.
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Garden Creamery
3566 20th StA petite, pastel-toned scoop shop serving largely organic ice creams, sorbets & pops. Their Hojicha (roasted green tea) ice cream is the best in the Bay Area.