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Created by Zakary French • Updated On: October 5, 2013

Places to go in SF w/[S] - the highlights in general, not exclusionary for weekday-open places, and including visited.

Straw is one of [S]F.

1. Straw

203 Octavia St (at Page St), San Francisco, CA
American Restaurant · Lower Haight · 118 tips and reviews

Vanessa K.Vanessa Kruze: Go for the Ring Master (Bacon Cheeseburger on a Krispy Kreme donut) and Chicken & Waffles!!

Dynamo Donut & Coffee is one of [S]F.

2. 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.

Bar Tartine is one of [S]F.

3. Bar Tartine

561 Valencia St (btwn 16th & 17th St), San Francisco, CA
American Restaurant · Mission District · 156 tips and reviews

Tasting TableTasting Table: On the weekend, sample the open-face smørrebrød. A sourdough sprouted rye pairs perfectly with Quark cheese and a tapenade made from pickled green walnuts: Read more.

Sightglass Coffee is one of [S]F.

4. Sightglass Coffee

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

Danielle M.Danielle Morrill: You'll pay with Square here, because Jack Dorsey is an investor in the shop

Genki Ramen is one of [S]F.

5. Genki Ramen

6.1
3944 Geary Blvd (btw 3rd & 4th), San Francisco, CA
Ramen Restaurant · Inner Richmond · 89 tips and reviews
Balboa Teriyaki is one of [S]F.

6. Balboa Teriyaki

7.5
3536 Balboa St (btwn 36th & 37th St), San Francisco, CA
Japanese Restaurant · Outer Richmond · 11 tips and reviews
Zero Zero is one of [S]F.

7. Zero Zero

826 Folsom St (btwn 4th St & 5th St), San Francisco, CA
Pizzeria · SoMa · 434 tips and reviews

SFGateSFGate: Crisp chicken thighs, burrata ravioli, blistered pizzas, great cocktails. What's not to like? Read more.

Blue Bottle Coffee is one of [S]F.

8. Blue Bottle Coffee

66 Mint Plaza (at Jessie St), San Francisco, CA
Coffee Shop · SoMa · 736 tips and reviews

Fast CompanyFast Company: This cafe is like second home to the techies hammering away at nearby co-working spaces, such as Hub SoMa. Come prepared to wait for your coffee--and strike up a conversation.

Chantal Guillon Macarons & Tea is one of [S]F.

9. Chantal Guillon Macarons & Tea

437 Hayes St (at Gough St), San Francisco, CA
Dessert Shop · Hayes Valley · 95 tips and reviews

The Bold ItalicThe Bold Italic: If you happen to find yourself in the throes of a sweet tooth takeover, and it's pretty likely you will— just go for it and get a box of 12 amazing, assorted flavors to take home. You won't regret it! Read more.

Four Barrel Coffee is one of [S]F.

10. Four Barrel Coffee

9.1
375 Valencia St (btwn 14th St & 15th St), San Francisco, CA
Coffee Shop · Mission District · 507 tips and reviews
Ritual Coffee Roasters is one of [S]F.

11. Ritual Coffee Roasters

8.7
1026 Valencia St (btwn 21st & Hill St), San Francisco, CA
Coffee Shop · Dolores Heights · 315 tips and reviews
Miette Patisserie is one of [S]F.

12. Miette Patisserie

8.3
449 Octavia St (at Linden St), San Francisco, CA
Dessert Shop · Hayes Valley · 55 tips and reviews
Mission Pie is one of [S]F.

13. Mission Pie

2901 Mission St (at 25th St), San Francisco, CA
Dessert Shop · Mission District · 181 tips and reviews
Bi-Rite Creamery is one of [S]F.

14. Bi-Rite Creamery

9.2
3692 18th St (at Dolores St), San Francisco, CA
Ice Cream Parlor · Mission Dolores · 688 tips and reviews
San Francisco Best Burrito is one of [S]F.

15. San Francisco Best Burrito

1035 Geary St (btwn Polk & Van Ness), San Francisco, CA
Burrito Restaurant · Lower Nob Hill · 4 tips and reviews
Maven is one of [S]F.

16. Maven

598 Haight St (at Steiner St), San Francisco, CA
Cocktail Bar · Lower Haight · 119 tips and reviews
TenRen's Tea is one of [S]F.

17. TenRen's Tea

949 Grant Ave (at Jackson St), San Francisco, CA
Tea Room · Chinatown · 25 tips and reviews
Chrome Coffee Bar is one of [S]F.

18. Chrome Coffee Bar

580 4th St (at Freelon St), San Francisco, CA
Coffee Shop · SoMa · 33 tips and reviews
Cocobang is one of [S]F.

19. Cocobang

8.1
550 Taylor St (at Post St), San Francisco, CA
Korean Restaurant · Lower Nob Hill · 88 tips and reviews
The Social Study is one of [S]F.

20. The Social Study

9.0
1795 Geary Blvd (at Fillmore St), San Francisco, CA
Lounge · Fillmore District · 88 tips and reviews

21. Bean Bag Cafe

7.4
601 Divisadero St (at Hayes St.), San Francisco, CA
Café · Alamo Square · 102 tips and reviews
Mercury Cafe is one of [S]F.

22. Mercury Cafe

7.9
201 Octavia St (btwn Lily St & Page St), San Francisco, CA
Café · Lower Haight · 86 tips and reviews
Sweet Inspiration is one of [S]F.

23. Sweet Inspiration

2239 Market St (btwn Sanchez & Noe St), San Francisco, CA
Dessert Shop · Castro · 41 tips and reviews
Capricorn Coffees Inc. is one of [S]F.

24. Capricorn Coffees Inc.

5.6
353 10th St (btwn Folsom & Harrison St), San Francisco, CA
Coffee Shop · SoMa · 4 tips and reviews
Smitten Ice Cream is one of [S]F.

25. Smitten Ice Cream

432 Octavia St #1A (at Linden St), San Francisco, CA
Ice Cream Parlor · Hayes Valley · 344 tips and reviews
Chile Pies Baking Co. is one of [S]F.

26. Chile Pies Baking Co.

601 Baker St (at Fulton), San Francisco, CA
Pie Shop · Western Addition · 107 tips and reviews
Mr. & Mrs. Miscellaneous is one of [S]F.

27. Mr. & Mrs. Miscellaneous

699 22nd St (at 3rd St), San Francisco, CA
Ice Cream Parlor · Dogpatch · 169 tips and reviews
Swensen's Ice Cream is one of [S]F.

28. Swensen's Ice Cream

8.8
1999 Hyde St (at Union St.), San Francisco, CA
Ice Cream Parlor · Russian Hill · 90 tips and reviews
The Ice Cream Bar Soda Fountain is one of [S]F.

29. The Ice Cream Bar Soda Fountain

9.1
815 Cole St (at Carl St), San Francisco, CA
Ice Cream Parlor · Cole Valley · 205 tips and reviews
B. Patisserie is one of [S]F.

30. B. Patisserie

9.3
2821 California St (btwn Divisadero St & Broderick St), San Francisco, CA
Bakery · Lower Pacific Heights · 225 tips and reviews

esbeeesbee: The kouign amann is perfectly crisp and flakey on the outside, deliciously soft and delicate in the middle. Definitely get at least one!

Darwin Cafe is one of [S]F.

31. Darwin Cafe

212 Ritch St (at Bryant St), San Francisco, CA
Café · SoMa · 182 tips and reviews

AskMenAskMen: A tiny kitchen cranking out tasty baguettes & sandwiches (try the serrano jamon bagette) for breakfast & lunch. When the workday is done, the chef uses just a few gas grills to cook up a feast.

Joe's Ice Cream is one of [S]F.

32. Joe's Ice Cream

7.7
5420 Geary Blvd (at 18th Ave), San Francisco, CA
Ice Cream Parlor · Inner Richmond · 68 tips and reviews

Terri H.Terri Hodges: Bring cash, no cards here

Humphry Slocombe is one of [S]F.

33. Humphry Slocombe

9.0
2790 Harrison St (at 24th St), San Francisco, CA
Ice Cream Parlor · Mission District · 375 tips and reviews

Eris S.Eris Stassi: Try the Secret Breakfast for breakfast. Cornflakes and bourbon to start the day.

Fraiche Yogurt is one of [S]F.

34. Fraiche Yogurt

1910 Fillmore St (btwn Wilmot & Bush St.), San Francisco, CA
Frozen Yogurt Shop · Japantown · 89 tips and reviews
The Grove is one of [S]F.

35. The Grove

2016 Fillmore St (at Pine St), San Francisco, CA
Café · Pacific Heights · 197 tips and reviews
Boogaloos is one of [S]F.

36. Boogaloos

8.2
3296 22nd St (at Valencia St), San Francisco, CA
Breakfast Spot · Mission District · 137 tips and reviews
The Crepe House is one of [S]F.

37. The Crepe House

1132 Valencia St (22nd), San Francisco, CA
Breakfast Spot · Mission District · 58 tips and reviews
Jane is one of [S]F.

38. Jane

8.7
2123 Fillmore St (btwn California & Sacramento St), San Francisco, CA
Café · Pacific Heights · 241 tips and reviews
Taste Tea is one of [S]F.

39. Taste Tea

535 Octavia St (Hayes), San Francisco, CA
Tea Room · Hayes Valley · 15 tips and reviews
Mitchell's Ice Cream is one of [S]F.

40. Mitchell's Ice Cream

9.1
688 San Jose Avenue (at 29th St), San Francisco, CA
Ice Cream Parlor · Noe Valley · 270 tips and reviews
Bun Mee is one of [S]F.

41. Bun Mee

7.5
2015 Fillmore St (Pine St), San Francisco, CA
Vietnamese Restaurant · Lower Pacific Heights · 103 tips and reviews
Miki Restaurant is one of [S]F.

42. Miki Restaurant

7.3
3639 Balboa St (at 38th Ave), San Francisco, CA
Japanese Restaurant · Outer Richmond · 27 tips and reviews
Belly Good Cafe & Crepes is one of [S]F.

43. Belly Good Cafe & Crepes

8.4
1737 Post St #393 (btwn Buchanan St & Webster St), San Francisco, CA
Creperie · Japantown · 55 tips and reviews
Holy Gelato is one of [S]F.

44. Holy Gelato

8.3
1392 9th Ave (btwn Judah & Irving St), San Francisco, CA
Ice Cream Parlor · Inner Sunset · 59 tips and reviews
Intelligentsia is one of [S]F.

45. Intelligentsia

Coffee Shop · SoMa · 1 tip
Cupcake Cove is one of [S]F.

46. Cupcake Cove

200 Pine St (Battery St), San Francisco, CA
Cupcake Shop · Financial District · 13 tips and reviews
The Mill is one of [S]F.

47. The Mill

9.2
736 Divisadero St (btwn Grove St & Fulton St), San Francisco, CA
Bakery · Alamo Square · 378 tips and reviews
Bravado, Italian Coffee Bar & Lounge is one of [S]F.

48. Bravado, Italian Coffee Bar & Lounge

7.6
170 King St #109 (at 3rd St.), San Francisco, CA
Coffee Shop · South Beach · 31 tips and reviews
Honey B Tea House is one of [S]F.

49. Honey B Tea House

5.5
2201 Clement St (at 23rd Ave), San Francisco, CA
Bubble Tea Shop · Outer Richmond · 28 tips and reviews
Honey Honey Cafe & Crepery is one of [S]F.

50. Honey Honey Cafe & Crepery

7.8
599 Post St (at Taylor St.), San Francisco, CA
Breakfast Spot · Lower Nob Hill · 290 tips and reviews
Crepes A-Go-Go is one of [S]F.

51. Crepes A-Go-Go

350 11th St (btwn Folsom & Harrison St), San Francisco, CA
Food Truck · SoMa · 44 tips and reviews

Cherylynn N.Cherylynn Norona: House Special - Turkey, cheese and 2 eggs! If only the eggs had a runny yolk, it would be bomb!