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Walzwerk is one of eat things.

1. Walzwerk

381 S Van Ness Ave (at 15th St), San Francisco, CA
German Restaurant · Mission District · 51 tips and reviews
Aha Fresh is one of eat things.

2. Aha Fresh

4007 24th St (at Noe St), San Francisco, CA
Breakfast Spot · Noe Valley · 61 tips and reviews
Francisca's is one of eat things.

3. Francisca's

3047 Mission St (Cesar Chavez St), San Francisco, CA
New American Restaurant · Mission District · 7 tips and reviews
Fumi Curry & Ramen is one of eat things.

4. Fumi Curry & Ramen

7.5
3303 Mission St (at 29th St), San Francisco, CA
Japanese Curry Restaurant · Bernal Heights · 25 tips and reviews
Doma Sushi Bar is one of eat things.

5. Doma Sushi Bar

8.5
433 Precita Ave, San Francisco, CA
Sushi Restaurant · Bernal Heights · 6 tips and reviews
Stonemill Matcha is one of eat things.

6. Stonemill Matcha

9.1
561 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA
Café · Mission District · 46 tips and reviews
Alba Ray's is one of eat things.

7. Alba Ray's

2293 Mission St (at 19th St), San Francisco, CA
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · Mission District · 40 tips and reviews
Roosevelt Tamale Parlor is one of eat things.

8. Roosevelt Tamale Parlor

2817 24th St (near York), San Francisco, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Mission District · 39 tips and reviews
Media Noche is one of eat things.

9. Media Noche

3465 19th St (Lexington Street), San Francisco, CA
Cuban Restaurant · Mission District · 47 tips and reviews
Humphry Slocombe is one of eat things.

10. Humphry Slocombe

9.1
2790 Harrison St (at 24th St), San Francisco, CA
Ice Cream Parlor · Mission District · 375 tips and reviews

USA TODAYUSA TODAY: At Humphrey Slocombe, organic milk and seasonal flavors are used. For winter, try the pumpkin five spice, which tastes like pumpkin pie. Read more.

Dynamo Donut & Coffee is one of eat things.

11. Dynamo Donut & Coffee

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

7x7 Magazine7x7 Magazine: Order the spiced-chocolate doughnut with a Four Barrel coffee...it's #54 on 7x7's Big Eat SF 2010. Read more.

El Metate is one of eat things.

12. El Metate

8.8
2406 Bryant St (at 22nd), San Francisco, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Mission District · 172 tips and reviews
Basa Seafood Express is one of eat things.

13. Basa Seafood Express

8.9
3064 24th St (Treat Ave.), San Francisco, CA
Fish Market · Mission District · 59 tips and reviews

Jonathan W.Jonathan W: Incredible. Salmon roe is really good as is the salmon poke. The sushi is some of the best in SF. I like the caterpillar roll. Seaweed salad is the best in the city. Super friendly service to boot.

The Spice Jar is one of eat things.

14. The Spice Jar

8.7
2500 Bryant St (at 23rd St), San Francisco, CA
Asian Restaurant · Mission District · 44 tips and reviews

Vivian W.Vivian Wang: Solid pan Asian food. Liked the laksa, green curry and portobello tempura. Get the Bambi sake or wasabi ale for drinks!

Wise Sons Jewish Delicatessen is one of eat things.

15. Wise Sons Jewish Delicatessen

8.5
3150 24th St (at Shotwell St), San Francisco, CA
Jewish Restaurant · Mission District · 130 tips and reviews

Erica K.Erica Kaye: Sometimes I have a craving for their smoked trout salad. Then I sit with my smoked trout salad sandwich and people-watch. It's quite lovely ❤️

Asiento is one of eat things.

16. Asiento

8.5
2730 21st St (Bryant), San Francisco, CA
Lounge · Mission District · 75 tips and reviews

Laurence B.Laurence B: Despite it being crowded, with loud music playing, I can actually have a conversation with friends. Good job with the baffling, guys.

La Palma Mexicatessen Molino y Tortilleria is one of eat things.

17. La Palma Mexicatessen Molino y Tortilleria

8.9
2884 24th St (at Florida St), San Francisco, CA
Grocery Store · Mission District · 63 tips and reviews

Michelle W.Michelle Wetzler: Amazing food. I love that you can buy containers of fresh guacamole, salsa, and ceviche to go. Great chips too!

Casa Lucas Market is one of eat things.

18. Casa Lucas Market

7.7
2934 24th St (at Alabama St), San Francisco, CA
Grocery Store · Mission District · 8 tips and reviews

Emily L.Emily Limon: the food is SO cheap here! you can buy 2 bags of groceries for $8

R Image Market is one of eat things.

19. R Image Market

8.1
2898 Folsom St (at 25th St), San Francisco, CA
Deli · Mission District · 14 tips and reviews

SFistSFist: This dynamite, low-rent sandwich shop is a beloved, used-to-be-secret of the deep Mission. Vegans love it for the falafel, and the veggie sandwich, but this is also a place for pastrami lovers. Read more.

El Techo is one of eat things.

20. El Techo

8.8
2516 Mission St (btwn 21st St & 22nd St), San Francisco, CA
Latin American Restaurant · Mission District · 171 tips and reviews

SFGateSFGate: If brunch had a nightclub, this would be it. Latin American-inspired brunch items like poached eggs served atop jalapeno cornbread — are satisfying, but the dish to beat is the chicharrones de carne. Read more.

King's Bakery Cafe is one of eat things.

21. King's Bakery Cafe

7.4
2846 Mission St (btw 24th & 25th), San Francisco, CA
Bakery · Mission District · 15 tips and reviews

7x7 Magazine7x7 Magazine: We go crazy for the coconut buns...it's #52 on 7x7's Big Eat SF 2010. Read more.

Arizmendi Bakery Panaderia & Pizzeria is one of eat things.

22. Arizmendi Bakery Panaderia & Pizzeria

9.4
1268 Valencia St (at 24th St), San Francisco, CA
Bakery · Mission District · 143 tips and reviews

Erica K.Erica Kaye: This place is bread heaven. Get all the things. They're all great.

Paprika is one of eat things.

23. Paprika

7.2
3324 24th St (btwn Mission & Bartlett), San Francisco, CA
Hungarian Restaurant · Mission District · 37 tips and reviews

SFGateSFGate: Enjoy Eastern European favorites — Czech beers, German sausages and Hungarian home-style dishes. Decor is low-key but appealing. Read more.

La Torta Gorda is one of eat things.

24. La Torta Gorda

8.2
2833 24th St (btwn Bryant & York), San Francisco, CA
Latin American Restaurant · Mission District · 62 tips and reviews

EaterEater: When a "hole-in-the-wall" turns out to be a bright family-run stop with outrageously good tortas and super authentic Puebla eats; that's 38 material. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

Southern Pacific Brewing is one of eat things.

25. Southern Pacific Brewing

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

timoni w.timoni west: When your friends suggest going here, roll your eyes, heave a sigh, then gently suggest sitting outside at Mission Bowl instead, which has superior food & drinks and a similar, less hectic, ambiance.

Central Kitchen is one of eat things.

26. Central Kitchen

3000 20th St (at Florida St), San Francisco, CA
American Restaurant · Mission District · 82 tips and reviews

Travel + LeisureTravel + Leisure: Confidently unfussy California cuisine in a canopied, elegantly industrial space from Thomas McNaughton of Flour & Water.

Blowfish Sushi to Die For is one of eat things.

27. Blowfish Sushi to Die For

2170 Bryant St (at 20th St), San Francisco, CA
Sushi Restaurant · Mission District · 123 tips and reviews

CheapismCheapism: This mission spot offers customers $2 hand rolls and $5 - $6 appetizers from 5-7pm Monday through Friday. There are $3 wells, sake cocktails, and bottles of beer, $6 glasses of wine and cocktails. Read more.

Atlas Cafe is one of eat things.

28. Atlas Cafe

8.0
3049 20th St (at Alabama St), San Francisco, CA
Café · Mission District · 149 tips and reviews

Karina v.Karina van Schaardenburg: unpretentious and pretty close to perfect: stumptown coffee, dynamo donuts, anthony's cookies, patio, wifi, bazillions of sandwiches under $10, reasonable hours, live music, beer, magazines, etc...

Universal Cafe is one of eat things.

29. Universal Cafe

2814 19th St (at Florida St), San Francisco, CA
New American Restaurant · Mission District · 129 tips and reviews

The FeastThe Feast: Arrive before 9 A.M. on weekends and chuckle as the waiting brunch crowd stares enviously at your sake bloody mary, soft-scrambled eggs, and toasted banana bread. Read more.

Limón Peruvian Rotisserie is one of eat things.

30. Limón Peruvian Rotisserie

8.9
1001 S Van Ness Ave (at 21st St), San Francisco, CA
Peruvian Roast Chicken Joint · Mission District · 176 tips and reviews

SF WeeklySF Weekly: SF Weekly’s Best Of 2011 Winner – Editorial Pick – BEST ROAST CHICKENLick your fingers & you'll note salt & garlic, perhaps a little lemon; but we can't prove the presence of rocoto chiles... Read more.

Coffee Bar is one of eat things.

31. Coffee Bar

1890 Bryant St (btwn Mariposa St. & Florida St.), San Francisco, CA
Coffee Shop · Mission District · 260 tips and reviews

Willo S.Willo Sana: Good god, the tomato soup here is straight up HEALING it's so damn delicious.

Farmhouse Kitchen Thai Cuisine is one of eat things.

32. Farmhouse Kitchen Thai Cuisine

9.0
710 Florida St (at 19th St), San Francisco, CA
Thai Restaurant · Mission District · 128 tips and reviews

Jenny L.Jenny Lo: Best Thai food in town. Talked to owner Kasem and definitely see his vision - an airy modern farmhouse with authentic Thai food. Eating here brings me back to Thailand. Now I want to go back!

St. Francis Fountain is one of eat things.

33. St. Francis Fountain

8.5
2801 24th St (at York St), San Francisco, CA
Diner · Mission District · 156 tips and reviews

Lindsay E.Lindsay Eyink: Hangover food, good veggie options, and don't forget they have dinner! It's pretty cheap and there is beer too.The line on the weekends can get a bit crazy. Best looking American diner in SF. :)

Kazan is one of eat things.

34. Kazan

7.9
2809 24th St (at York St), San Francisco, CA
Sushi Restaurant · Mission District · 24 tips and reviews

Stephanie T.Stephanie Tsai: Awesome sushi place. The fish was great quality - would recommend the sashimi or simple maki rolls! The special rolls were great but almost overpower the fish

ABV is one of eat things.

35. ABV

9.2
3174 16th St (btwn Guerrero & Albion St), San Francisco, CA
Cocktail Bar · Mission Dolores · 149 tips and reviews

Will B.Will Bertelsen: Awesome new cocktail and small plates space from the owner of Hideout and an all star team of bar folk. I am fucking thrilled this exists.

Dosa is one of eat things.

36. Dosa

995 Valencia St (at 21st St), San Francisco, CA
Indian Restaurant · Mission District · 129 tips and reviews

Tasting TableTasting Table: Match your South Indian meal with a refreshing Gin & Tonic. Dosa’s house-made tonic is infused with black pepper and ginger: Read more.

Bear Vs. Bull is one of eat things.

37. Bear Vs. Bull

8.2
2550 Mission St (btwn 21nd & 22rd St), San Francisco, CA
Bar · Mission District · 27 tips and reviews

Kat .Kat 🐱: Great cocktails. Try the Mint Billy.

Urban Fish is one of eat things.

38. Urban Fish

2193 Mission St (at 18th St), San Francisco, CA
Restaurant · Mission District · 4 tips and reviews

Jes V.Jes Voight: Great vegan and veggie options!

Beretta is one of eat things.

39. Beretta

9.1
1199 Valencia St (at 23rd St), San Francisco, CA
Italian Restaurant · Mission District · 487 tips and reviews

Corinna P.Corinna P: I would like to drink a lonsdale, and eat some radicchio, and a sausage/green onion pizza and finish with some mascarpone gelato with olive oil and sea salt.

Revolution Cafe is one of eat things.

40. Revolution Cafe

3248 22nd St (at Bartlett St), San Francisco, CA
Café · Mission District · 74 tips and reviews

Kat Z.Kat Zorina: Sunday night Classical Revolution is absolutely amazing. This place has the most incredible atmosphere.

Old Jerusalem Restaurant is one of eat things.

41. Old Jerusalem Restaurant

8.2
2976 Mission St (btwn 25th & 26th St), San Francisco, CA
Middle Eastern Restaurant · Mission District · 68 tips and reviews

angela h.angela hayes: You want a taste of the middle east without hopping on a plane? Come here, authentic and taste just like home!

Anthony's Cookies is one of eat things.

42. Anthony's Cookies

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

7x7 Magazine7x7 Magazine: Scrumptious cookies-and-cream cookie and milk...it's #65 on 7x7's Big Eat SF 2010. Read more.

Precita Park Café is one of eat things.

43. Precita Park Café

8.7
500 Precita Ave (at Alabama St), San Francisco, CA
Café · 81 tips and reviews

Alessandra L.Alessandra Luise: Homemade pastries are something delicious! Just plain orange juice is a real orange juice! Would spend here my day :D

Mission Picnic is one of eat things.

44. Mission Picnic

8.3
3275 22nd St (Valencia St.), San Francisco, CA
Sandwich Spot · Mission District · 42 tips and reviews

Vivian W.Vivian Wang: A sandwich + a watermelon juice = happiness

Loló is one of eat things.

45. Loló

9.1
974 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA
Latin American Restaurant · Dolores Heights · 134 tips and reviews

Irene C.Irene Cantizano Bescós: One of my favorite restaurants in SF. Perfect for a fun dinner with friends or a casual date night. Try the crab croquetas, the lamb sliders, the tinga de pollo and the huitlacoche. You'll come back!

Namu Gaji is one of eat things.

46. Namu Gaji

499 Dolores St (at 18th St), San Francisco, CA
Korean Restaurant · Mission Dolores · 182 tips and reviews

The Tastes that Make the CityThe Tastes that Make the City: The shiitake dumplings are the best dumplings in SF, making our list of "The Tastes That Make the City: SF Edition." Read more.

El Techo is one of eat things.

47. El Techo

8.8
2516 Mission St (btwn 21st St & 22nd St), San Francisco, CA
Latin American Restaurant · Mission District · 171 tips and reviews

The Tastes that Make the CityThe Tastes that Make the City: The rooftop has the best outdoor seating in SF, making our list of "The Tastes That Make the City: SF Edition." Read more.

La Torta Gorda is one of eat things.

48. La Torta Gorda

8.2
2833 24th St (btwn Bryant & York), San Francisco, CA
Latin American Restaurant · Mission District · 62 tips and reviews

The Tastes that Make the CityThe Tastes that Make the City: The pierna enchilada torta is the best pork in SF, making our list of "The Tastes That Make the City: SF Edition." Read more.

Tacolicious is one of eat things.

49. Tacolicious

8.8
741 Valencia St (btwn 18th & 19th St), San Francisco, CA
Taco Restaurant · Mission District · 288 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: Grab a shot and a tall boy at Tacolicious, to go with their amazing carnitas tacos… the others are good, they just can’t compare. Read more.

The Front Porch is one of eat things.

50. The Front Porch

8.6
65 29th St (at Tiffany Ave), San Francisco, CA
Southern Food Restaurant · Bernal Heights · 141 tips and reviews

Sarah B.Sarah Bruning Meron: If someone offers you a biscuit, gravy, fried chicken, bacon, cheddar with a side of grits, you put on your elastic pants and say yes. (Stoner stack)

Emmy's Spaghetti Shack is one of eat things.

51. Emmy's Spaghetti Shack

8.3
3230 Mission St (between Valencia and 29th St), San Francisco, CA
Italian Restaurant · Bernal Heights · 125 tips and reviews

Andrew L.Andrew Lefkowits: Spaghetti and meatballs, just don't try to eat the whole thing alone. Great mixed drinks and garlic bread as well, but get there early, or be ready to wait.

Cha Cha Cha is one of eat things.

52. Cha Cha Cha

2327 Mission St (at 19th St.), San Francisco, CA
Tapas Restaurant · Mission District · 75 tips and reviews

SF WeeklySF Weekly: SF Weekly's Best of Winner 2010 - Reader's Poll - BEST TAPAS/SMALL PLATES

Pi Bar is one of eat things.

53. Pi Bar

1432 Valencia St (btwn 25th & 26th), San Francisco, CA
Pizzeria · Mission District · 81 tips and reviews

SFGateSFGate: Come before 6 p.m. for the Pi "R" Special: a pizza slice and the beer of the day for six bucks and change. Read more.

Gus’s Community Market is one of eat things.

54. Gus’s Community Market

9.3
2111 Harrison St (at 17th St), San Francisco, CA
Grocery Store · Mission District · 34 tips and reviews

Gayle M.Gayle Maccia: I have been a devotee since living in the Haight. Now he is in my new hood! THE BEST Valencia Orange Juice you can have. ULTRA delish. Amazing selections and really good meats!

Stable Cafe is one of eat things.

55. Stable Cafe

9.0
2128 Folsom St (btwn 17th & 18th St), San Francisco, CA
Café · Mission District · 191 tips and reviews

Jake K.Jake Kaufman: Get the pomba. Bacon Brie and an egg in the hole, what more could you want?!

Salumeria is one of eat things.

56. Salumeria

3000 20th St (at Florida St), San Francisco, CA
Deli · Mission District · 125 tips and reviews

Kenneth B.Kenneth Berger: Details that put their sandwiches over the top: bits of crisp skin on the chicken salad, a mysterious richness to their housemade sausage, and of course the crisp-soft salty-sweet pretzel roll.

feastly is one of eat things.

57. feastly

7.9
2948 20th St, San Francisco, CA
Business Service · Mission District · 3 tips and reviews
Coffee Mission is one of eat things.

58. Coffee Mission

3325 24th st (Mission St), San Francisco, CA
Café · Mission District · 20 tips and reviews

Pam ☕️ O.Pam ☕️ O: Serving Verve Coffee beans in a spacious art gallery. Window bar seating makes it super easy to people watch the 24th Street BART plaza. Looking for pastries? Walk next door to La Mejor Panaderia.

Five Markets Natural Organic Foods is one of eat things.

59. Five Markets Natural Organic Foods

8.0
2824 24th St (Bryant), San Francisco, CA
Grocery Store · Mission District · 3 tips and reviews

Jennifer B.Jennifer Burlington: Whole Food prices without the crowd. Locally owned. Fresh veggies and even have some meat.

60. Sidewalk Juice

8.2
3100 24th St (at Folsom St), San Francisco, CA
Juice Bar · Mission District · 25 tips and reviews

Angela L.Angela Lalaind: Blueberry almond smoothie! Yum

Tuba - Authentic Turkish Restaurant is one of eat things.

61. Tuba - Authentic Turkish Restaurant

1007 Guerrero St (at 22nd St), San Francisco, CA
Turkish Restaurant · Dolores Heights · 52 tips and reviews
Bon, Nene is one of eat things.

62. Bon, Nene

8.8
2850 21st St (at Alabama St), San Francisco, CA
Japanese Restaurant · Mission District · 27 tips and reviews
D'maize Restaurant is one of eat things.

63. D'maize Restaurant

7.7
2778 24th St (York St), San Francisco, CA
Salvadoran Restaurant · Mission District · 10 tips and reviews
Lucca Ravioli Company is one of eat things.

64. Lucca Ravioli Company

1100 Valencia St (at 22nd St), San Francisco, CA
Deli · Mission District · 41 tips and reviews
20 Spot is one of eat things.

65. 20 Spot

9.2
3565 20th St (at Lexington St), San Francisco, CA
Wine Bar · Mission District · 60 tips and reviews
Barzotto is one of eat things.

66. Barzotto

1270 Valencia St (24th Street), San Francisco, CA
Italian Restaurant · Mission District · 42 tips and reviews

67. Clairesquares

2948 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA
Dessert Shop · Mission District · 1 tip
Hawker Fare is one of eat things.

68. Hawker Fare

680 Valencia St (18th Street), San Francisco, CA
Thai Restaurant · Mission Dolores · 59 tips and reviews
Tartine Manufactory is one of eat things.

69. Tartine Manufactory

8.9
595 Alabama St (at 18th St), San Francisco, CA
Café · Mission District · 152 tips and reviews
Monk’s Kettle is one of eat things.

70. Monk’s Kettle

3141 16th St (at Albion St), San Francisco, CA
Gastropub · Mission Dolores · 317 tips and reviews
Mr. Pollo is one of eat things.

71. Mr. Pollo

9.0
2823 Mission St (btwn 24th & 25th St), San Francisco, CA
South American Restaurant · Mission District · 37 tips and reviews
Al's Place is one of eat things.

72. Al's Place

1499 Valencia St (at 26th St), San Francisco, CA
New American Restaurant · Mission District · 78 tips and reviews