Food Scene
Shrimp soup (might need to order off-menu, ask about it) and ceviche are our favorites.
La Taqueria
2889 Mission StWithout question top 3 taqueria in SF, no matter who you ask
Nute's
903 Cortland AveThai and Japanese noodles
Old Jerusalem
2966 Mission StreetLarge plates for a reasonable price.
Coffee, food, service, atmosphere and proximity to home.
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Precita Park Cafe & Grill
500 Precita AvenueCoffee, food, service, atmosphere and proximity to home.
The better Brenda's location that not many people know about.
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Tony's Market & Liquor
2751 24th StThe better Brenda's location that not many people know about.
Rusty's Southern
750 Ellis StMuch shorter wait than the Brenda's around the corner.
Tartine Manufactory
595 Alabama StRestaurant and bakery.
Mitchell's Ice Cream
688 San Jose AvenueGreat local ice cream.
The Pizza Shop
3104 24th StVery good pizza by SF standards.
Tilak
3501 Mission StFavorite Indian food.
Philz Coffee
3101 24th StOriginal Philz location, great drip coffee.
Best sandwiches we've found in SF, sadly not nearby.
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Little Lucca Sandwich Shop
724 El Camino RealBest sandwiches we've found in SF, sadly not nearby.
Molinari Delicatessen
373 Columbus AveVery old Italian deli.
Il Casaro Pizzeria
348 Columbus AveWood oven pizza, cheese plates.
Z & Y Restaurant
655 Jackson StSzechuan food.
Mensho Tokyo SF
672 Geary StGreat ramen, typically a long wait.
Blue Bottle Coffee
315 Linden StGood coffee.
Alma Cocina
2801 Folsom StVery good rotisserie chicken.
Mi Lindo Peru
3226 Mission StBest deli sandwiches in our area by a lot and nobody seems to have ever heard of this place.
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R Image Market
2896 Folsom StBest deli sandwiches in our area by a lot and nobody seems to have ever heard of this place.
Vega
419 Cortland AveFancier pizza place at an affordable price.
Little Nepal
925 Cortland AveGreat food and service. A local favorite.
Japanese curry. We recommend the teppan curry, which comes on cast iron.
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Fumi Curry & Ramen
3303 Mission StJapanese curry. We recommend the teppan curry, which comes on cast iron.
We've yet to find an omakase sushi restaurant at this quality and price point. The couple who run the place are incredibly nice. Very small inside, so be sure to plan ahead.
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Doma Sushi
433 Precita AveWe've yet to find an omakase sushi restaurant at this quality and price point. The couple who run the place are incredibly nice. Very small inside, so be sure to plan ahead.
Pinhole Coffee
231 Cortland AveGreat neighborhood coffee shop with sweet owners
Kokkari Estiatorio
200 Jackson StBeit Rima
138 Church StCellarmaker House of Pizza
3193 Mission StGreat pizza and beer.
Los Yaquis
3214 Folsom StDrinks & Nightlife
Barebottle Brewing Company
1525 Cortland AveGreat atmosphere and better beer.
Old Devil Moon
3472 Mission StGood beer and cheap bar food.
Holy Water
309 Cortland AveCocktail bar.
Evil Eye
2937 Mission StRelaxed bar with comfortable seating, good beer and cocktails.
Cellarmaker House of Pizza
3193 Mission StGreat pizza and beer.
Parks & Nature
Bernal Heights Park
3400-3416 Folsom StArguably best views in SF, with lots of dogs.
Packed on weekends, great for people watching, picnicking, meeting up with friends, etc.
Very sunny area of the city, just like Bernal, so perfect for lounging all day long.
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Mission Dolores Park
19th StreetPacked on weekends, great for people watching, picnicking, meeting up with friends, etc.
Very sunny area of the city, just like Bernal, so perfect for lounging all day long.
Essentials
Neighborhood grocery. Not cheap, but generally not insanely overpriced either.
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The Good Life Grocery
448 Cortland AveNeighborhood grocery. Not cheap, but generally not insanely overpriced either.
Studiomix
1000 Van Ness AveBest gym in SF.
Trader Joe's
555 9th StGrocery Outlet
401 Marin StCheap grocery store with a wide range of products