Food Scene
Absinthe is long time favorite French brasserie in Hayes Valley known for their intriguing absinthe-based cocktails.
http://www.absinthe.com/
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Absinthe Brasserie & Bar
398 Hayes StAbsinthe is long time favorite French brasserie in Hayes Valley known for their intriguing absinthe-based cocktails.
http://www.absinthe.com/
Zuni Cafe started the California cuisine movement. Fresh seasonal ingredients are featured in their menu. Stop in for oysters & Champagne, stay for their famous roast chicken for 2. www.zunicafe.com
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Zuni Café
1658 Market StZuni Cafe started the California cuisine movement. Fresh seasonal ingredients are featured in their menu. Stop in for oysters & Champagne, stay for their famous roast chicken for 2. www.zunicafe.com
Try some Southern Creole delights from the same folks who run Absinthe. Tuck into to a big bowl of gumbo or southern fried chicken. www.boxingroomsf.com
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Boxing Room
Try some Southern Creole delights from the same folks who run Absinthe. Tuck into to a big bowl of gumbo or southern fried chicken. www.boxingroomsf.com
Otoro is a small establishment offering fresh sashimi, nigiri, and rolls along with interesting hot and cold creations. You can guarantee they will have the freshest fish. www.otorosushi.com
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Otoro Sushi
205 Oak StOtoro is a small establishment offering fresh sashimi, nigiri, and rolls along with interesting hot and cold creations. You can guarantee they will have the freshest fish. www.otorosushi.com
Grab a slice of some Chicago-style deep pan pizza. For something lighter they also offer regular & thin crust. Order online or call for delivery. http://patxispizza.com/sf-hayes-street.html
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Patxi's Pizza
511 Hayes StGrab a slice of some Chicago-style deep pan pizza. For something lighter they also offer regular & thin crust. Order online or call for delivery. http://patxispizza.com/sf-hayes-street.html
German-style dining and beer hall. Try some traditional dishes and a litre of German beer on tap. http://www.suppenkuche.com/
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Suppenküche
525 Laguna StGerman-style dining and beer hall. Try some traditional dishes and a litre of German beer on tap. http://www.suppenkuche.com/
Get some great cheap eats at this traditional Jewish deli. Try the pastrami sandwich or all beef hot dog.
Moishe's Pippic
425 Hayes StreetGet some great cheap eats at this traditional Jewish deli. Try the pastrami sandwich or all beef hot dog.
The perfect place to pick up hot and fresh prepared foods. Take it home and stop by on your way out for the day.
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Delessio Market & Bakery
1695 Market StThe perfect place to pick up hot and fresh prepared foods. Take it home and stop by on your way out for the day.
Domo is a little farther walk than Otoro and is really small but offers excellent sushi. They only offer sushi and rolls, no other hot food is served but it's fresh and delicious.
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Domo
511 Laguna StDomo is a little farther walk than Otoro and is really small but offers excellent sushi. They only offer sushi and rolls, no other hot food is served but it's fresh and delicious.
Have you ever tried ice cream made with liquid nitrogen? Now's your chance to give it a try.
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Smitten Ice Cream
432 Octavia StHave you ever tried ice cream made with liquid nitrogen? Now's your chance to give it a try.
Sister cafe to Absinthe and much cheaper. There's a great garden in the back where you can enjoy breakfast, lunch, and dinner. There's also an adjoining wine bar/store.
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Arlequin Cafe & Food To Go
384 Hayes StreetSister cafe to Absinthe and much cheaper. There's a great garden in the back where you can enjoy breakfast, lunch, and dinner. There's also an adjoining wine bar/store.
Authentic, delicious, and spicy Thai food. Service isn't the best but food is great and they also deliver.
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Lers Ros Thai
307 Hayes StAuthentic, delicious, and spicy Thai food. Service isn't the best but food is great and they also deliver.
It may look like a garage but they serve of some of the best coffee anywhere. Try the New Orleans style iced coffee on a warm day. There's always a line but it moves fast.
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Blue Bottle Coffee
315 Linden StIt may look like a garage but they serve of some of the best coffee anywhere. Try the New Orleans style iced coffee on a warm day. There's always a line but it moves fast.
One of my regular neighborhood spots. The menu changes everyday based on what is fresh and in season. The staff is friendly and I enjoy sitting at the bar.
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Bar Jules
609 Hayes StreetOne of my regular neighborhood spots. The menu changes everyday based on what is fresh and in season. The staff is friendly and I enjoy sitting at the bar.
Neighborhood hot spot for weekend breakfast / brunch. The lines can be long but they've got lots of tables inside and out.
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Stacks
501 Hayes StNeighborhood hot spot for weekend breakfast / brunch. The lines can be long but they've got lots of tables inside and out.
Huge warehouse turned coffee roaster and retail shop. The coffee is a different style than Blue Bottle but there's plenty of room to sit.
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Four Barrel Coffee
375 Valencia StHuge warehouse turned coffee roaster and retail shop. The coffee is a different style than Blue Bottle but there's plenty of room to sit.
This bakery is not to be missed. The owners are James Beard award winners and you cannot get a better croissant outside of France.
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Tartine Bakery
600 Guerrero StThis bakery is not to be missed. The owners are James Beard award winners and you cannot get a better croissant outside of France.
Drinks & Nightlife
Take a pause to try some new wines and nibbles. Pause focuses on organic and biodynamic wines offerings from around the world. Yield is the sister location in the Dogpatch. www.yieldandpause.com
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Pause Wine Bar
1666 Market StreetTake a pause to try some new wines and nibbles. Pause focuses on organic and biodynamic wines offerings from around the world. Yield is the sister location in the Dogpatch. www.yieldandpause.com
Rebel
1760 Market StreetRebel is a fun and friendly gay bar. They also serve excellent BBQ.
Outdoor German beer hall with tasty beers and German bites. You can have a full meal there if you like. They don't have space heaters but provide thick blankets when the weather gets cool.
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Biergarten
424 Octavia StOutdoor German beer hall with tasty beers and German bites. You can have a full meal there if you like. They don't have space heaters but provide thick blankets when the weather gets cool.
A short bus ride away on the #6 or #71 in Lower Haight. This bar has a enormous variety of local microbrews and international beers. It was made famous by Anthony Bourdain on his show "The Layover".
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Toronado
547 Haight StA short bus ride away on the #6 or #71 in Lower Haight. This bar has a enormous variety of local microbrews and international beers. It was made famous by Anthony Bourdain on his show "The Layover".
Essentials
It looks small on the outside but you'll be surprised how deep this specialty market goes. Amazing global cheese cave in the back and outdoor patio where you can grab a cheese plate or sandwich.
San Francisco Wine & Cheese
141 1/2 Gough StIt looks small on the outside but you'll be surprised how deep this specialty market goes. Amazing global cheese cave in the back and outdoor patio where you can grab a cheese plate or sandwich.
Nick's may look like a liquor store but they're a fully stocked grocer with high quality groceries and dry goods. Perfect to pick up last minute items or stock the fridge and pantry with the basics.
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Nick's Super Market
144 Page StNick's may look like a liquor store but they're a fully stocked grocer with high quality groceries and dry goods. Perfect to pick up last minute items or stock the fridge and pantry with the basics.
This is mainly a butcher store with organic meats and delicious charcuterie. They also offer great sandwiches, 1 soup, and 1 salad each day. Take it over to the park and enjoy.
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Fatted Calf
1 Fell StThis is mainly a butcher store with organic meats and delicious charcuterie. They also offer great sandwiches, 1 soup, and 1 salad each day. Take it over to the park and enjoy.
Cute gourmet market specializing in Spanish imports. You can get authentic jamon iberico, chorizo, cheeses, olives, and lots more.
Nosa Ria Market
500 Laguna StCute gourmet market specializing in Spanish imports. You can get authentic jamon iberico, chorizo, cheeses, olives, and lots more.
In case you forgot anything at home, there is a Walgreens drugstore 2 blocks away with all of your needs. They also have a small selection of food and dairy. Similar to Boots in the UK or Duane Reed.
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Walgreens
300 Gough StIn case you forgot anything at home, there is a Walgreens drugstore 2 blocks away with all of your needs. They also have a small selection of food and dairy. Similar to Boots in the UK or Duane Reed.
Whole Foods Market is nearby for all your grocery needs. Beware if you plan to walk there it is up a steep hill on Franklin St.
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Whole Foods Market
3950 24th StWhole Foods Market is nearby for all your grocery needs. Beware if you plan to walk there it is up a steep hill on Franklin St.
Safeway
2020 Market StRegular groceries can be found nearby at the local Safeway.
Shopping
A little bit of Paris in Hayes Valley. Visually stunning and delectable tasting array of French macarons and teas by Mariage Feres. The colors alone will inspire you.
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Chantal Guillon Macarons
437 Hayes StA little bit of Paris in Hayes Valley. Visually stunning and delectable tasting array of French macarons and teas by Mariage Feres. The colors alone will inspire you.
nida
544 Hayes StreetYou'll find some great designer pieces for men and women here.
Azalea has the best mix of hard-to-find designer brands, denim, everyday basics and accessories for men and women.
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Azalea Boutique
411 Hayes StAzalea has the best mix of hard-to-find designer brands, denim, everyday basics and accessories for men and women.
A meticulously edited collection of designer shoes and accessories for both men and women.
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Gimme Shoes
416 Hayes StreetA meticulously edited collection of designer shoes and accessories for both men and women.
This store is a real treat with delicious chocolate truffles in every flavor. On a cold day stop by for a hot chocolate that you can stand a spoon in.
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Christopher Elbow Chocolates
401 Hayes StThis store is a real treat with delicious chocolate truffles in every flavor. On a cold day stop by for a hot chocolate that you can stand a spoon in.
Everything Else
You can stop by for a drop-in class if you need a moment of zen.
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Yoga Tree Hayes
519 Hayes StYou can stop by for a drop-in class if you need a moment of zen.