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Hotel Griffon + Foursquare Guide to SF's Best
Zazie is one of Hotel Griffon + Foursquare Guide to SF's Best.

1. Zazie

9.0
941 Cole St (btwn Parnassus Ave & Carl St), San Francisco, CA
Breakfast Spot · Cole Valley · 359 tips and reviews

Pavan K.Pavan Kulkarni: Definitely get the elderflower mimosa. La mer crab Benedict and Tahiti French toast are yum

Tartine Bakery is one of Hotel Griffon + Foursquare Guide to SF's Best.

2. Tartine Bakery

9.1
600 Guerrero St (at 18th St), San Francisco, CA
Bakery · Mission Dolores · 768 tips and reviews

Allison V.Allison Vennerberg: The Morning Buns live up to the hype. Croque Monsieur is also amazing.

Sightglass Coffee is one of Hotel Griffon + Foursquare Guide to SF's Best.

3. Sightglass Coffee

9.2
270 7th St (btwn Howard & Folsom St), San Francisco, CA
Coffee Shop · SoMa · 600 tips and reviews

Matt G.Matt Galligan: Their vanilla cold brew is tasty, but any of their brewed coffee options can be made iced too. It's a great afternoon treat. Drink it straight up, no need for milk or sugar.

Crissy Field is one of Hotel Griffon + Foursquare Guide to SF's Best.

4. Crissy Field

9.4
Golden Gate Promenade (at Mason St), San Francisco, CA
Park · Presidio National Park · 143 tips and reviews

Ashwin J.Ashwin Jose: Great sandy beach and a fabulous view of the Golden Gate Bridge!

Ferry Plaza Farmers Market is one of Hotel Griffon + Foursquare Guide to SF's Best.

5. Ferry Plaza Farmers Market

9.1
1 Ferry Building (Market Street & The Embarcadero), San Francisco, CA
Farmers Market · Financial District · 249 tips and reviews

Wilson F.Wilson Favre-Delerue: A concentration of some of the Bay Area's best farmers and artisans. A real food lover's delight.

California Academy of Sciences is one of Hotel Griffon + Foursquare Guide to SF's Best.

6. California Academy of Sciences

9.4
55 Music Concourse Dr (at Martin Luther King Jr Dr), San Francisco, CA
Science Museum · Golden Gate Park · 510 tips and reviews
Heath Ceramics is one of Hotel Griffon + Foursquare Guide to SF's Best.

7. Heath Ceramics

9.4
2900 18th St (btwn Florida & Alabama St), San Francisco, CA
Furniture and Home Store · Mission District · 33 tips and reviews

Doug d.Doug de Wet: In addition to their beautiful proprietary tableware and tile, they have some amazing handmade ceramic pieces and an excellent selection of books on design, food, and drinks 👍

Sutro Baths is one of Hotel Griffon + Foursquare Guide to SF's Best.

8. Sutro Baths

9.3
Point Lobos Ave. (at Merrie Way), San Francisco, CA
Historic and Protected Site · 80 tips and reviews

Kirsten A.Kirsten Alana: Hike down early to grab your spot for sunset. It's well worth the walk down from the main road. Just stunning!

Deli Board is one of Hotel Griffon + Foursquare Guide to SF's Best.

9. Deli Board

9.1
1058 Folsom St (at Russ St), San Francisco, CA
Sandwich Spot · SoMa · 270 tips and reviews

jared m.jared mcguire: Fay (always on menu) and Goldie (special) are winners. No matter what, get the Dutch crunch!

Yank Sing is one of Hotel Griffon + Foursquare Guide to SF's Best.

10. Yank Sing

8.6
101 Spear St (inside Rincon Center), San Francisco, CA
Dim Sum Restaurant · Financial District · 229 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Yank Sing's soup dumplings are off the chain, freshly flavorful and perfectly thin-skinned. Read more.

La Taqueria is one of Hotel Griffon + Foursquare Guide to SF's Best.

11. La Taqueria

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

Stephen C.Stephen Chang: Get your burrito "El Dorado" and they'll fry it up on the griddle after it's rolled!

Alcatraz Island is one of Hotel Griffon + Foursquare Guide to SF's Best.

12. Alcatraz Island

9.4
Golden Gate National Recreation Area (San Francisco Bay), San Francisco, CA
Historic and Protected Site · 502 tips and reviews

Alex J.Alex Jegtnes: Make sure you do the evening tour if you can, there are more arranged activities after you finish the wonderful audio tour than during the day.

Flora Grubb Gardens is one of Hotel Griffon + Foursquare Guide to SF's Best.

13. Flora Grubb Gardens

9.6
1634 Jerrold Ave, San Francisco, CA
Flower Store · Bayview · 54 tips and reviews

Brian S.Brian Strauss: Really fun place to draw inspiration for your outdoor and indoor gardens alike. Grab a coffee from the on-site Ritual Coffee and stroll the grounds.

Mollusk Surf Shop is one of Hotel Griffon + Foursquare Guide to SF's Best.

14. Mollusk Surf Shop

9.4
4500 Irving St (at 46th Ave), San Francisco, CA
Board Store · Outer Sunset · 7 tips and reviews

Adrian P.Adrian Phillips: Very chill vibe. Their clothes are excellent, the shorts and tees are fantastic. Massive dressing room makes trying things on easy. Be sure to check if there's a sale (if there is, go upstairs)

Mission Dolores Park is one of Hotel Griffon + Foursquare Guide to SF's Best.

15. Mission Dolores Park

9.4
Dolores & Church St (btwn 18th & 20th St), San Francisco, CA
Park · Mission Dolores · 505 tips and reviews

Miles N.Miles Ng: Scenic Views. Great place for people watching. Chill place to just relax. 😍

Green Apple Books is one of Hotel Griffon + Foursquare Guide to SF's Best.

16. Green Apple Books

9.5
506 Clement St (at 6th Ave), San Francisco, CA
Bookstore · Inner Richmond · 70 tips and reviews

SFistSFist: Green Apple has thrived and grown to ten times its original size, making it the biggest single-location independent bookseller in SF, with new and used books for sale. (They also ship for 99 cents). Read more.

Dandelion Chocolate is one of Hotel Griffon + Foursquare Guide to SF's Best.

17. Dandelion Chocolate

9.3
740 Valencia St (btwn 18th & 19th St), San Francisco, CA
Chocolate Store · Mission Dolores · 206 tips and reviews

NelsonNelson: The best item on the menu is the chocolate bars. The drinking chocolate is a close second. You can ask for the drinking chocolate with water if you are lactose intolerant or vegan!

San Francisco Museum of Modern Art is one of Hotel Griffon + Foursquare Guide to SF's Best.

18. San Francisco Museum of Modern Art

9.4
151 3rd St (btwn Mission & Howard St), San Francisco, CA
Art Museum · SoMa · 242 tips and reviews

Robert W.Robert W: Devote some time for this! Download the iPhone app for fantastic guided audio tours, but check first to see if any galleries are being renovated.

Twin Peaks Summit is one of Hotel Griffon + Foursquare Guide to SF's Best.

19. Twin Peaks Summit

9.5
100 Christmas Tree Point Rd (at Twin Peaks Blvd), San Francisco, CA
Hill · 275 tips and reviews

PureWowPureWow: You’ll get 360-degree views of the city that can’t be beat. Just be sure to pick a clear day (the fog can completely obscure the view) and bundle up because it sure is windy up here. Read more.

Anchor Brewing Company is one of Hotel Griffon + Foursquare Guide to SF's Best.

20. Anchor Brewing Company

1705 Mariposa St (at De Haro St), San Francisco, CA
Brewery · Potrero Hill · 83 tips and reviews

Michele G.Michele Guide: Such a great tour. Informative, entertaining, with a generous tasting at the end.

Hog Island Oyster Co. is one of Hotel Griffon + Foursquare Guide to SF's Best.

21. Hog Island Oyster Co.

9.3
1 Ferry Bldg #11 (at The Embarcadero), San Francisco, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Financial District · 406 tips and reviews

Nick H.Nick Hsslgrv: Classy and delicious. Oysters are some of the finest in the city and the selection is superb. Not inexpensive though. Wait list can pile up, so grab a beverage at the bar before you step in line.

Liholiho Yacht Club is one of Hotel Griffon + Foursquare Guide to SF's Best.

22. Liholiho Yacht Club

9.3
871 Sutter St (btwn Jones & Leavenworth St), San Francisco, CA
Hawaiian Restaurant · Lower Nob Hill · 160 tips and reviews

Bon Appetit MagazineBon Appetit Magazine: Tech workers and creatives flow in for cocktails, fried oysters, and beef-tongue buns, segueing into Spam musubi (always available, even if not on the menu), clams with black bean sauce, and more. Read more.

Pizzeria Delfina is one of Hotel Griffon + Foursquare Guide to SF's Best.

23. Pizzeria Delfina

9.0
3611 18th St (btwn Guerrero St & Oakwood St), San Francisco, CA
Pizzeria · Mission Dolores · 265 tips and reviews

Tom C.Tom Coates: I love this place. Dough is crisp and thin, strong awesome flavors. Huge fan of the Napoletaba which has strong, interesting salty flavors and no cheese. Delicious.

Nopa is one of Hotel Griffon + Foursquare Guide to SF's Best.

24. Nopa

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

Matt G.Matt Galligan: Just about everything here is great, but the burger and pork chop are outstanding. They've also got a phenomenal wine list so be sure to ask for a pairing.

Humphry Slocombe is one of Hotel Griffon + Foursquare Guide to SF's Best.

25. Humphry Slocombe

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

J T.J T: Secret breakfast is the most popular flavor and worth the hype. The Vietnamese blue bottle coffee flavor is really good too.

Castro Theatre is one of Hotel Griffon + Foursquare Guide to SF's Best.

26. Castro Theatre

9.2
429 Castro St (btwn 18th & Market), San Francisco, CA
Indie Movie Theater · Castro · 118 tips and reviews

JimJim: This theater is a history lesson in movie going of days gone by. Make the time to experience this palace dedicated to film.

The Alembic is one of Hotel Griffon + Foursquare Guide to SF's Best.

27. The Alembic

8.7
1725 Haight St (btwn Cole & Shrader St), San Francisco, CA
Cocktail Bar · Haight Ashbury · 236 tips and reviews

Emily K.Emily Kane: It's not a cocktail menu, it's an anthology. Each drink is given its own creation myth. Be prepared to commit your time and taste buds to trying more than two.

Mr. Holmes Bakehouse is one of Hotel Griffon + Foursquare Guide to SF's Best.

28. Mr. Holmes Bakehouse

1042 Larkin St (at Sutter St), San Francisco, CA
Bakery · Lower Nob Hill · 159 tips and reviews

Jonathan E.Jonathan Eatherly: Get here extra early on the weekend. Word is out about this place and everything is sold out by 11.

Gary Danko is one of Hotel Griffon + Foursquare Guide to SF's Best.

29. Gary Danko

8.7
800 North Point St (at Hyde St), San Francisco, CA
New American Restaurant · 141 tips and reviews

JW N.JW Najarian: One of the best restaurants you will ever experience. Get your reservations in early.This one is number one on my list. Read more.

Saison is one of Hotel Griffon + Foursquare Guide to SF's Best.

30. Saison

8.5
178 Townsend St, San Francisco, CA
New American Restaurant · South Beach · 64 tips and reviews

Michelin Travel & LifestyleMichelin Travel & Lifestyle: Reserve the Chef’s Table and you’ll be sitting smack in the middle of the kitchen with prime views of all the action. - Inspector

Fort Point National Historic Site is one of Hotel Griffon + Foursquare Guide to SF's Best.

31. Fort Point National Historic Site

9.2
Marine Dr (at West Bluff Dr), San Francisco, CA
Historic and Protected Site · Presidio National Park · 78 tips and reviews

HISTORYHISTORY: Fort Point was constructed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers between 1853 and 1861 to prevent entrance of a hostile fleet into San Francisco Bay and was occupied in WWII in order to protect the Bay.