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Lai Hong Lounge 荔香小館 is one of SF Approved.

1. Lai Hong Lounge 荔香小館

8.4
1416 Powell St (Broadway), San Francisco, CA
Chinese Restaurant · North Beach · 45 tips and reviews

AmberAmber: The dry fry string beans and the baked BBQ pork buns are worth coming back for again and again

Tartine Bakery is one of SF Approved.

2. Tartine Bakery

9.0
600 Guerrero St (at 18th St), San Francisco, CA
Bakery · Mission Dolores · 768 tips and reviews
Maven is one of SF Approved.

3. Maven

598 Haight St (at Steiner St), San Francisco, CA
Cocktail Bar · Lower Haight · 119 tips and reviews
Bi-Rite Creamery is one of SF Approved.

4. Bi-Rite Creamery

9.2
3692 18th St (at Dolores St), San Francisco, CA
Ice Cream Parlor · Mission Dolores · 688 tips and reviews
Arizmendi Bakery Panaderia & Pizzeria is one of SF Approved.

5. Arizmendi Bakery Panaderia & Pizzeria

9.3
1268 Valencia St (at 24th St), San Francisco, CA
Bakery · Mission District · 143 tips and reviews
Anthony's Cookies is one of SF Approved.

6. Anthony's Cookies

8.9
1417 Valencia St (at 25th St), San Francisco, CA
Dessert Shop · Mission District · 88 tips and reviews

Anne A.Anne Arcelo: You must try the Cookies-and-Cream or Toffee Chip. Read more.

Nopa is one of SF Approved.

7. Nopa

9.2
560 Divisadero St (at Hayes St), San Francisco, CA
New American Restaurant · Alamo Square · 557 tips and reviews

AmberAmber: Brunch = custard french toast

Bi-Rite Market is one of SF Approved.

8. Bi-Rite Market

9.3
550 Divisadero St (btwn Hayes St & Fell St), San Francisco, CA
Market · Alamo Square · 76 tips and reviews
Off the Grid: Picnic in The Presidio is one of SF Approved.

9. Off the Grid: Picnic in The Presidio

9.1
Main Post (Presidio of San Francisco), San Francisco, CA
Street Food Gathering · Presidio National Park · 80 tips and reviews
4505 Burgers & BBQ is one of SF Approved.

10. 4505 Burgers & BBQ

9.1
705 Divisadero St (at Grove St), San Francisco, CA
BBQ Joint · Panhandle · 205 tips and reviews

SFistSFist: Get the amazing deep-fried mac-and-cheese cake known as the Frankaroni ($5), which is studded with bits of 4505's own bacon-studded hot dog. And you might want to add some chimichurri fries to that. Read more.

Little Star Pizza is one of SF Approved.

11. Little Star Pizza

8.8
846 Divisadero St (btwn Mcallister St & Fulton St), San Francisco, CA
Pizzeria · Alamo Square · 144 tips and reviews

SFistSFist: The deep dish restores our faith in pies that, who are we kidding, should really be considered casseroles. Their cornmeal crust is light but sturdy enough to stand up to an inch-deep pile of toppings. Read more.

La Taqueria is one of SF Approved.

12. La Taqueria

9.3
2889 Mission St (at 25th St), San Francisco, CA
Burrito Restaurant · Mission District · 443 tips and reviews

AmberAmber: Crispy style carnitas super taco. Do it.

Nopalito is one of SF Approved.

13. Nopalito

8.6
306 Broderick St, San Francisco, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Panhandle · 261 tips and reviews

Joel G.Joel Goldman: Carnitas and popsicles please.

Tacolicious is one of SF Approved.

14. Tacolicious

8.8
741 Valencia St (btwn 18th & 19th St), San Francisco, CA
Taco Restaurant · Mission District · 288 tips and reviews
Dandelion Chocolate is one of SF Approved.

15. Dandelion Chocolate

9.3
740 Valencia St (btwn 18th & 19th St), San Francisco, CA
Chocolate Store · Mission Dolores · 206 tips and reviews
Burma Superstar is one of SF Approved.

16. Burma Superstar

8.8
309 Clement St (btwn 4th & 5th Ave), San Francisco, CA
Burmese Restaurant · Inner Richmond · 371 tips and reviews

FoodspottingFoodspotting: This authentic Burmese eatery is life-changing, according to Fiona. Be sure to order the traditional tea leaf salad, made from fermented tea leaves, and sesame chicken or beef.

Craftsman and Wolves is one of SF Approved.

17. Craftsman and Wolves

8.7
746 Valencia St (btwn 18th & 19th St), San Francisco, CA
Bakery · Mission Dolores · 295 tips and reviews

Min C.Min Cho: Okay, fine. The pretentious atmosphere is totally justified. Their coffee and pastries are phenomenal.

Humphry Slocombe is one of SF Approved.

18. Humphry Slocombe

9.0
2790 Harrison St (at 24th St), San Francisco, CA
Ice Cream Parlor · Mission District · 375 tips and reviews
SoMa StrEat Food Park is one of SF Approved.

19. SoMa StrEat Food Park

8.4
428 11th St (at Division St), San Francisco, CA
Street Food Gathering · SoMa · 142 tips and reviews

Michael O.Michael Owens: Check @SoMaStrEatFood on Twitter before heading down to the park. They tweet the truck list every day.

Marlowe is one of SF Approved.

20. Marlowe

8.8
500 Brannan St (at 4th St), San Francisco, CA
New American Restaurant · SoMa · 252 tips and reviews
Samovar Tea Lounge is one of SF Approved.

21. Samovar Tea Lounge

730 Howard St (btwn 3rd & 4th St), San Francisco, CA
Tea Room · SoMa · 302 tips and reviews
Rosamunde Sausage Grill is one of SF Approved.

22. Rosamunde Sausage Grill

8.9
2832 Mission St (Btw 24th & 25th), San Francisco, CA
Sausage Store · Mission District · 180 tips and reviews
Dynamo Donut & Coffee is one of SF Approved.

23. Dynamo Donut & Coffee

8.9
2760 24th St (at Hampshire St), San Francisco, CA
Donut Shop · Mission District · 191 tips and reviews

Colby D.Colby Droscher: All the donuts are amazing. Maple Glazed Bacon, Orange Glaze and Chocolate Star Anise are my faves. The Four Barrel coffee here is the best on the street (don't tell Philz I said that).

Rosamunde Sausage Grill is one of SF Approved.

24. Rosamunde Sausage Grill

545 Haight St (btwn Fillmore & Steiner St), San Francisco, CA
Hot Dog Joint · Lower Haight · 132 tips and reviews
Plow is one of SF Approved.

25. Plow

9.0
1299 18th St (at Texas St), San Francisco, CA
Breakfast Spot · Potrero Hill · 385 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Creamy housemade ricotta and tart lemon make the pancakes here as light as a feather, even when drowned in honest-to-goodness maple syrup. Read more.

Taqueria Cancún is one of SF Approved.

26. Taqueria Cancún

8.8
2288 Mission St (at 19th St), San Francisco, CA
Taco Restaurant · Mission District · 296 tips and reviews
Saigon Sandwich is one of SF Approved.

27. Saigon Sandwich

8.8
560 Larkin St (btwn Eddy & Turk St), San Francisco, CA
Sandwich Spot · Tenderloin · 175 tips and reviews

Sabina B.Sabina B.: Huge, delicious sandwich for $3.75! Cash only. Only downside is location - it's in the middle of sketchy handful of blocks. Pro tip: if you're walking, take Polk to Eddy

Out the Door is one of SF Approved.

28. Out the Door

7.6
1 Ferry Building Ste 3 (The Embarcadero), San Francisco, CA
Vietnamese Restaurant · Financial District · 69 tips and reviews
Chez Maman is one of SF Approved.

29. Chez Maman

8.7
401 Gough St (at Hayes St), San Francisco, CA
French Restaurant · Hayes Valley · 126 tips and reviews

Sonita L.Sonita Lontoh: Always the best French casual bistro. The burger and baked Camembert are to die for. Go there late on Saturday nights.

Izakaya Sozai is one of SF Approved.

30. Izakaya Sozai

8.6
1500 Irving St (at 16th Ave), San Francisco, CA
Japanese Restaurant · Inner Sunset · 186 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Continues to deliver one of San Francisco's most superb ramen, uni, (seasonal) shirako, and friendly service with prices that won't rock your bank account. [Eater 38 Member]

Mission Chinese Food is one of SF Approved.

31. Mission Chinese Food

8.1
2234 Mission St (btwn 18th & 19th St), San Francisco, CA
Chinese Restaurant · Mission District · 314 tips and reviews
Green Chile Kitchen is one of SF Approved.

32. Green Chile Kitchen

1801 McAllister St (at Baker St), San Francisco, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Western Addition · 126 tips and reviews
Super Duper Burgers is one of SF Approved.

33. Super Duper Burgers

9.0
2304 Market St (at 16th St), San Francisco, CA
Burger Joint · Duboce Triangle · 196 tips and reviews
Yamo is one of SF Approved.

34. Yamo

8.2
3406 18th St (at Mission St), San Francisco, CA
Burmese Restaurant · Mission District · 181 tips and reviews

Ros H.Ros Hodgekiss: Homestyle Burmese food - low on glamour and free seating, high on cheap and very good fried noodles!

B★Star Cafe is one of SF Approved.

35. B★Star Cafe

8.6
127 Clement St (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave), San Francisco, CA
Burmese Restaurant · Inner Richmond · 134 tips and reviews

Matthew K.Matthew Kehrt: Skip the line at Burma Superstar and come here.

Zeitgeist is one of SF Approved.

36. Zeitgeist

8.9
199 Valencia St (at Duboce Ave), San Francisco, CA
Beer Garden · SoMa · 387 tips and reviews
Toronado is one of SF Approved.

37. Toronado

8.7
547 Haight St (btwn Steiner St & Fillmore St), San Francisco, CA
Dive Bar · Lower Haight · 292 tips and reviews

JessicaJessica: I love surly yet knowledgeable bartenders.

Taqueria Vallarta is one of SF Approved.

38. Taqueria Vallarta

8.8
3039 24th St (at Balmy St), San Francisco, CA
Taco Restaurant · Mission District · 100 tips and reviews

SFistSFist: Badly lit, kind of dingy, and there's a weird stand where all they serve are tacos, with a do-it-yourself salsa bar. But damnit if the meat selection isn't top-notch, subtly seasoned, and awesome. Read more.

El Metate is one of SF Approved.

39. El Metate

8.9
2406 Bryant St (at 22nd), San Francisco, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Mission District · 172 tips and reviews
Réveille Coffee Co. is one of SF Approved.

40. Réveille Coffee Co.

4076 18th St (btwn Castro & Hartford St), San Francisco, CA
Coffee Shop · Castro · 142 tips and reviews
Palace of Fine Arts is one of SF Approved.

41. Palace of Fine Arts

9.5
3301 Lyon St (btwn Bay & Jefferson St), San Francisco, CA
Historic and Protected Site · Marina District · 206 tips and reviews
Hong Kong Lounge 穗香酒家 is one of SF Approved.

42. Hong Kong Lounge 穗香酒家

8.0
5322 Geary Blvd (btwn 17th & 18th Ave), San Francisco, CA
Dim Sum Restaurant · Inner Richmond · 96 tips and reviews

Lillian Y.Lillian Young: Tasty and authentic Hong Kong dim sum. Nothing fancy, just great and traditional.

Monk’s Kettle is one of SF Approved.

43. Monk’s Kettle

3141 16th St (at Albion St), San Francisco, CA
Gastropub · Mission Dolores · 317 tips and reviews
Mr. Holmes Bakehouse is one of SF Approved.

44. Mr. Holmes Bakehouse

1042 Larkin St (at Sutter St), San Francisco, CA
Bakery · Lower Nob Hill · 159 tips and reviews
Boba Guys is one of SF Approved.

45. Boba Guys

3491 19th St (at Valencia St), San Francisco, CA
Bubble Tea Shop · Mission District · 146 tips and reviews
Mission Pie is one of SF Approved.

46. Mission Pie

2901 Mission St (at 25th St), San Francisco, CA
Dessert Shop · Mission District · 181 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: We love the tart Mixed Berry Pie, and the Strawberry Rhubarb Pie, an excellent combination of sweet and slightly sour, made irresistible by a crumbly top. Read more.

Chile Pies Baking Co. is one of SF Approved.

47. Chile Pies Baking Co.

601 Baker St (at Fulton), San Francisco, CA
Pie Shop · Western Addition · 107 tips and reviews
Cheese Plus is one of SF Approved.

48. Cheese Plus

9.2
2001 Polk St (at Pacific Ave), San Francisco, CA
Cheese Store · Polk Gulch · 63 tips and reviews

E C.E Chan: Order the Willie Brown Sandwich, smoked duck and figs, you can't go wrong.

Four Barrel Coffee is one of SF Approved.

49. Four Barrel Coffee

9.1
375 Valencia St (btwn 14th St & 15th St), San Francisco, CA
Coffee Shop · Mission District · 507 tips and reviews
Southern Pacific Brewing is one of SF Approved.

50. Southern Pacific Brewing

8.4
620 Treat Ave (at 19th St), San Francisco, CA
Brewery · Mission District · 289 tips and reviews

gg: It's like Zeitgeist for people afraid to get dirty.

Knead Patisserie is one of SF Approved.

51. Knead Patisserie

3111 24th St (btwn Folsom & Shotwell St), San Francisco, CA
Bakery · Mission District · 33 tips and reviews

David H.David Holtz: The pomme d'amore is one of the most delicious things you can eat in San Francisco.

Curry Up Now is one of SF Approved.

52. Curry Up Now

8.2
659 Valencia St (btwn 17th & 18th St), San Francisco, CA
Indian Restaurant · Mission District · 112 tips and reviews
Plentea is one of SF Approved.

53. Plentea

7.6
341 Kearny St (btwn Bush & Pine St), San Francisco, CA
Bubble Tea Shop · Financial District · 106 tips and reviews
Fog City is one of SF Approved.

54. Fog City

7.9
1300 Battery St (The Embarcadero), San Francisco, CA
American Restaurant · Northern Waterfront · 60 tips and reviews
KoJa Kitchen is one of SF Approved.

55. KoJa Kitchen

8.0
San Francisco, CA
Food Truck · Inner Richmond · 24 tips and reviews

Food NetworkFood Network: The short rib KoJa is a Korean and Japanese twist on a classic burger. The meat is marinated in a house blend that includes sugar, sake, and Korean shingo pear. All put in a rice-cake bun. Read more.

Ton Kiang is one of SF Approved.

56. Ton Kiang

5821 Geary Blvd (at 22nd Ave), San Francisco, CA
Chinese Restaurant · Outer Richmond · 80 tips and reviews

Pacific UnionPacific Union: The dim sum is a little pricier than other nearby options but very good. The dumpling skins are thin and not at all gummy. Try the shrimp and pea tip dumplings and ask for a booth downstairs!

The Alembic is one of SF Approved.

57. The Alembic

8.8
1725 Haight St (btwn Cole & Shrader St), San Francisco, CA
Cocktail Bar · Haight Ashbury · 236 tips and reviews

EaterEater: If you can handle wordy descriptions and a sometimes-moody staff, your reward is a haunt for cocktail enthusiasts that serves savory bites warranting a trip on their own merit. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

Señor Sisig is one of SF Approved.

58. Señor Sisig

8.8
Pine St (at Sansome St), San Francisco, CA
Food Truck · Financial District · 134 tips and reviews
Marla Bakery Kitchen Communal is one of SF Approved.

59. Marla Bakery Kitchen Communal

613 York St (18th St), San Francisco, CA
Bakery · Mission District · 8 tips and reviews

AmberAmber: Meyer Lemon Curd filled Brioche Donut

The Chairman Truck is one of SF Approved.

60. The Chairman Truck

8.6
The Presidio Off The Grid, San Francisco, CA
Food Truck · Presidio National Park · 22 tips and reviews
Linea Caffe is one of SF Approved.

61. Linea Caffe

8.5
3417 18th St (at San Carlos St), San Francisco, CA
Coffee Shop · Mission District · 95 tips and reviews

62. Yank Sing

8.2
49 Stevenson St (at Ecker Pl), San Francisco, CA
Dim Sum Restaurant · Financial District · 152 tips and reviews

Drew W.Drew Wolpert: Fresh, well made, and tailored to the western palate -- dim sum your (American) grandma will like. If you want cheap and greasy (or the california cuisine influence bothers you), go to Chinatown.