SF Weekly's Best of Winner 2010 - Editorial Pick - BEST PLACE TO TAKE YOUR GRANDPARENTS IN THE MISSION
Trust us, you can't go wrong with the Salted Caramel…until you're addicted. Read more.
Rosemary pistachio. Orange blossom. The Ballpark with caramel corn and peanuts. Go get an artisanal cone now. Read more.
Satisfy your sweet tooth with some ube ice cream...it's #96 on 7x7's Big Eat SF 2010. Read more.
Smitten uses fresh and local ingredients in their decadent ice cream. Try a unique flavor like Rhubarb Crisp ice cream and then head to Patricia’s Green Park just a hop, skip and jump away.
Scrumptious cookies-and-cream cookie and milk...it's #65 on 7x7's Big Eat SF 2010. Read more.
Food blogger Stephanie Stiavetti says, “Their food is incredible and... they’re open until almost 3 a.m.! Fresh avocados and a ton of shredded cheese on every super burrito? Yes, please.”
If you're here on a Saturday, try the Beet-za, a bread-y, satisfying combination of sweet roasted heirloom beets and pungent Gorgonzola cheese along with cooked-down arugula and parsley. Read more.
Want to try the best salsa in the city? Head over to Papalote on 24th and feel the burn. (We suggest taking it to-go and having a picnic in Dolores Park.)
A very dear friend introduced me to this amazing Indian spot. He is Indian himself so his recommendation was highly credible! The restaurant is owned by a lovely couple & the food is delicious. - Jill
The best burrito battle is a never-ending topic of conversation in our fair city, but judging by the enormously long but quickly moving line, Pancho Villa has already won the war. Read more.
SF Weekly's Best of Winner 2010 - Editorial Pick - BEST VEGETARIAN BURRITO, PLANTAIN & BLACK BEAN BURRITO
Get the wet burrito with salsa verde (the red sauce isn't particularly remarkable). With melted cheese & avacado on top, you'll be having one of (if not *the*) best burritos in SF.
The cumin lamb belly? Fiery and addictive. Warm egg custard with duck confit and sea urchin? Brilliant. Hot-and-sour pork dumplings made to order? Further proof that MCF is no accident.
Go to Taqueria Cancun. Get any super burrito. Expect to only eat a half of it as it's filled to the gills with beans and meat and rice and avocado. (ridiculously worth it, tho.)
Nine different tacos including a filet mignon version, empanadas, Aztec chicken soup (much-needed for the soul, in these Mayan end-times) and 350 (ish) tequilas at the adjoining Mosto bar. Read more.
The pastries are delicious and the sipping caramel is out of this world, but be warned- there is no wifi. This is especially problematic because the reception here (for AT&T at least) is really poor.
The Neapolitan-style pizzas promise to be some of the most bad-ass, tastiest you've laid your fingers on outside of New York City or Naples itself. Read more.
When brunching, parties of 3-4 are seated with far more ease that parties of 2. Get here early! The souffle pancakes were delish, and the chicken apple sausage was even better.
Southern favorites (beignets, buttermilk pancakes, potato hash) are simple, honest, and good for the whole family.
The bread, made in the Tartine style, is worth the trip alone, but don't overlook chef Brett Cooper's phenomenal soups or his inspired use of farm fresh produce. [Eater 38 Member]
The chewy yet tender Rosemary Olive Fougasse, spotted with bits of rosemary and green olive.The chunks of olive are large enough to add a bit of brine and salt, while the rosemary perfumes every bite. Read more.
Trays lined with sweets, sinful pastries and a bread pudding of the day - what more can you ask for from your local bakery? Everything about this spot cheers me up! The seats on the sidewalk make for
This festive 30-seat interior w/ a booth built from an actual Tilt-a-Whirl is bringing you a "half-carny" experience with The Ring Master: ground chuck burger on a Krispy Kreme donut filled experience Read more.
One of the few cafes that has restaurant quality food, the shrimp po' boys sell out quick and the Cuban sandwich with pork confit is fantastic. Read more.
Make anyone's day with a picture-perfect cupcake, cookie or macaroon. The coconut mousse is particularly pleasing. They're all almost too pretty to eat. Almost.
Order the spiced-chocolate doughnut with a Four Barrel coffee...it's #54 on 7x7's Big Eat SF 2010. Read more.
One of the first veggie burritos I've had in SF with more veggies than just salsa and lettuce. Seriously delicious and filling for only $7!
If ya wanna cash in on some old digs: grab a number, open a book, and be prepared to hang tight fer a bit. Long wait, but they generally pick up more things than the location in tha Mission.
For an affordable, vintage look, head here; you can get outfitted in a mix of new and old duds. Many vintage items are in the $20–$30 range.
one-stop-shop for vintage clothing, heat transfer T-shirts, wigs, and most importantly – makeup. Also happens to be the Venue for Kegel Kater's monthly makeup class! Read more.
It's only a few blocks from the 16th Mission BART Station. Great coffee AND tunes on vinyl - actual LPs on a record-playing machine, old-school! Read more.
The Ferry Building is very popular, and I recommend it to anyone who is visiting San Francisco. They've got great restaurants (Slanted Door, MarketBar) and a morning farmer's market a few times a week
Crossroads is a locally owned and operated company with four San Francisco locations. We buy, sell & trade women's and men's wardrobe basics. We offer consignment services on higher end items.
Packed with second-hand goodies, scouring the well-organized racks feels like a treasure hunt. And if you are looking for cowboy boots, this might be your new favorite go-to spot. Read more.
No real room to sit, but the drinks are still pretty good. Get a drink and stroll over to Dolores Park for a nice view of people and the city.
Head straight for the rooftop garden, stopping for some Blue Bottle coffee on the 5th floor. Admittance to the MOMA is free on the first Tuesday of every month. #vday
Try the Secret Breakfast for breakfast. Cornflakes and bourbon to start the day.
A great stop for hand-crafted artisanal coffee and small breakfast options. As recommended by Travel Channel host, Anthony Bourdain.
I love this place. The coffee, the toast, the subway tiles, the pretty, disaffected waitstaff, the sea of twee. I would nap here if they would let me.
Absolutely wonderful regional Mexican fare that is also local and sustainable. -Monica Pope, Top Chef
In front of the row of Victorian “Painted Ladies” houses (made famous by the Full House opening sequence), but on nice days you can spy the ocean and the Bay from here. Read more.
SF Weekly’s Best Of 2012 Winner – Editorial Pick- Best Little Thrift Store That Could. Our city’s wealth of thrift and vintage shops provide us with everything we could ever want, from kitsch to... Read more.
SF Weekly’s Best Of 2012 Winner – Editorial Pick- Best Reliable Vintage. Perched in the middle of Haight Street’s vintage strip, Wasteland is to vintage shopping what kindergarten is to later... Read more.
Beautiful view of GG Bridge. Nice to cruise by on a weekend ride around the bayside to oceanside coast. Rock Climbing across the street. Wetlands, BBQ's etc.
Founded in 1969 by the noted physicist Dr. Frank Oppenheimer, the Exploratorium offers visitors exhibits, webcasts, websites and events to explore & understand the world around them.
Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup. It's like after school all over again!
Their hand-pattied, drive-in style cheeseburger is among the best in the city for the price.
What do we like more, the Marlowe burger or those fried Brussels sprouts chips? Don't make us choose! Read more.
This tiny (300 square feet) café has one single square communal table and a constantly changing lunch menu with rustic dishes like fregola salad with root vegetables.
Great tea! Perfect to stop in for a quick snack or to get the full tea! Loved the Paris tea (caramel and vanilla.) Also, they sell candy bars from London! : )
Serving classic cocktails, plenty of meat (including their famous burger) & seafood dishes. There’s a wood-fired oven, which fits right in with the area. Read more.
The egg custard tarts here are the best & rival those found in Hong Kong. It’s worth the wait to get a hold of these buttery delicious treats. Just don’t make the mistake of only getting one! - Fiona
Their salmon sandwich had a delicious smokey taste to it on Acme bread. Note: Only open for lunch and closed Sunday & Monday.
What a whirlwind of crushed claws, flying crab shells, a spray of rich, moist and oh-so-tasty crab meat. This is a sign of a good restaurant. – Anthony Bourdain, No Reservations
For $3.75 you can get the roast pork banh mi with pate . Make sure to leave for lunch early, because there’s always a line out the door. The rest of the menu ranges around $3-$5. Read more.
Sure Lers Ros is the only authentic Thai restaurant with rabbit, frog and venison on its regular menu, but even the pad Thai rivals the best you'll find anywhere in Thailand. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
Explore the gardens, which have a variety of great photo opportunities. Try going to the top, above the waterfall. If you’re good, you might be able to capture the reflection of the city in the water.
I use their teas obssesively in my desserts. Also sit and enjoy a pot of tea, relax, you'll feel your karma get lighter. -Yigit Pura, Top Chef Just Desserts
The Grove Cafe has an outdoor dining area, which is perfect for the (sometimes) warm weather, and they have the BEST BLT sandwich (and their breakfast burrito is also amazing).
Feel transported to a tiny ramen joint in Tokyo at Katana-ya with endless menu options to be eaten under a neon pink glow. Try the signature ramen with fried chicken and fried potatoes. Read more.
A favorite late night stop of many industry folk. [Eater 38 Member]
The take-away, lunch-only place serves rice chips in place of the usual corn variety, & its salsa beats many a Mexican joint's. Get there as early as possible, because the lines get insanely long. Read more.
Have a burger and fries at the bar. Why not?...it's #38 on 7x7's Big Eat Sf 2010. Read more.
Featured on the Food Network, this popular spot centers on Burmese, Thai, and various other Asian cuisines. The famous tealeaf salad costs only $8.25 and features real imported Burmese tealeaves. Read more.
The only place on Earth with an aquarium, a planetarium, a natural history museum, and a 4-story rainforest all under one roof! The Morrison Planetarium is the largest all-digital dome in the world. Read more.
Rent a boat and paddle to the top of the island in the middle of Stow lake, a popular spot for couples to picnic. #vday
Not so much San Francisco Italian, as pure unadulterated regional Italian, this family-run sparkler is free of pretension and full of love. Don’t miss the sea urchin pasta. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
The Golden Gate Bridge was the longest suspension bridge span in the world when it was completed in 1937, & has become an internationally recognized symbol of San Francisco and CA.
One of San Francisco's most popular tourist destinations, the Wharf consists of a long, coast-side row of restaurants, street vendors, souvenir stores and beautiful ocean scenery.
The thrill and excitement at Cary Lane is not only finding brand new designer labels for Men and Women, but the fabulous discounts of at least 40%- 90% off of the regular retail price.
One of Fiona’s favorite brunch spots, Zazie is known for their perfect Hollandaise sauce and to-die-for potatoes. The potatoes are fried with whole cloves of garlic! Yum.
Get the huge brunch platter: Steamed eggs, homemade bagels with cream cheese, quiche, cheese karni phyllo, Levant sandwiches, Russian potato salad, yogurt, fresh fruit, sweets & sparkling wine. Read more.
The fun begins when you choose a "mix-in" to flavor your dairy swirls. Pick fresh fruit like strawberries or bananas, devilish treats like Oreos, Junior Mints or cookie dough. Read more.
For a solid start to the day try Plow's simple, organic, and locally-sourced breakfast and brunch comfort plates like lemon ricotta pancakes and fried chicken with biscuits and gravy. Read more.
Wow, what an experience. It is more of a special occasion place but food and service will wow you. -Tim Nugent, Top Chef Just Desserts
Try the flan-like liver pate or the wild mushroom & marscapone risotto to start before moving into familiar but inventive mains like pizza, a burger, or bavette steak. Read more.
Don't be fooled by it's gritty exterior, in fact it adds to it's charm. This bar is known for it's greasy comfort food. The pulled pork sandwich is a favorite!
