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Kick-A$$ To Do List in SF
Mojo Bicycle Cafe is one of Kick-A$$ To Do List in SF.

1. Mojo Bicycle Cafe

639A Divisadero St (at Hayes St), San Francisco, CA
Café · Panhandle · 109 tips and reviews

The Bold ItalicThe Bold Italic: If you're looking for some Saigon-style street dining, head over for Rice Paper Scissors. This Thursday pop-up hits all the right spots with amazing bahn mi sandwiches and other Vietnamese vittles. Read more.

La Victoria Mexican Bakery & Cafe is one of Kick-A$$ To Do List in SF.

2. La Victoria Mexican Bakery & Cafe

2937 24th St (at Alabama St), San Francisco, CA
Bakery · Mission District · 23 tips and reviews

The Bold ItalicThe Bold Italic: Drop in on a Friday evening for Big Easy inspired grub from pop-up, Easy Creole. Try the red beans with smoked sausage and the gumbo! And of course, treat yourself to some pan dulce for dessert. Read more.

Chantal Guillon Macarons & Tea is one of Kick-A$$ To Do List in SF.

3. 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.

Rice Paper Scissors is one of Kick-A$$ To Do List in SF.

4. Rice Paper Scissors

639 Divisadero St
Vietnamese Restaurant · Panhandle · 5 tips and reviews

The Bold ItalicThe Bold Italic: You have to try the Crab Sautéed Glass Noodles. The flavor of this dish is so rich and dynamic. Read more.

The Cheese School of San Francisco is one of Kick-A$$ To Do List in SF.

5. The Cheese School of San Francisco

2124 Folsom St (at 17th St), San Francisco, CA
Education · Mission District · 4 tips and reviews

The Bold ItalicThe Bold Italic: For beginners, enroll in the primer course, taught by Judy Creighton.For three hours, you learn the ABCs of cheese and get to sample each of the twelve flavor families. Read more.

6. Bike Basket Pies

Various, San Francisco, CA
Food Truck · Mission Dolores · 3 tips and reviews

The Bold ItalicThe Bold Italic: They deliver on Tuesdays andoccasionally on some evenings and Wednesdays.

Sushirrito is one of Kick-A$$ To Do List in SF.

7. Sushirrito

7.5
59 New Montgomery St (at Jessie St), San Francisco, CA
Sushi Restaurant · SoMa · 134 tips and reviews

AskMenAskMen: 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.

Asian Art Museum is one of Kick-A$$ To Do List in SF.

8. Asian Art Museum

9.4
200 Larkin St (at McAllister St), San Francisco, CA
Art Museum · Civic Center · 113 tips and reviews

DoraDora: This is an official Nickelodeon Parents' Picks Award Nominee!Powered by ParentsConnect.com

9. Locanda

557 Valencia St (btwn 16th & 17th St), San Francisco, CA
Italian Restaurant · Mission District · 168 tips and reviews

AskMenAskMen: Open a few weeks now it’s already on many a gourmet’s top-ten list. Italian food with a strong folksy, salt-of-the-earth, straight-from-the-farm vibe dominates. Read more.

Mission Cheese is one of Kick-A$$ To Do List in SF.

10. Mission Cheese

736 Valencia St (at 18th St), San Francisco, CA
Cheese Store · Mission Dolores · 97 tips and reviews

AskMenAskMen: Grab a “cheddar head” sandwich and a beer and sit at one of the tables or, grab a chunk to go and embark on a nice long bread-and-cheese binge in the privacy of your own home. Read more.

That's It Market is one of Kick-A$$ To Do List in SF.

11. That's It Market

6.9
2699 Mission St (at 23rd St), San Francisco, CA
Deli · Mission District · 28 tips and reviews

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: That’s It Market liquor store has a torta stand that serves up massive sandwiches to locals. It’s really the hot dogs on the sandwich that add insult to injury. – Anthony Bourdain, No Reservations

House of Prime Rib is one of Kick-A$$ To Do List in SF.

12. House of Prime Rib

9.0
1906 Van Ness Ave (btw Jackson & Washington), San Francisco, CA
Steakhouse · Polk Gulch · 315 tips and reviews

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: Is this the greatest place in the universe? Nobody’s mother made roast beef like this. – Anthony Bourdain, No Reservations

Hotel Biron is one of Kick-A$$ To Do List in SF.

13. Hotel Biron

9.1
45 Rose St (at Market St), San Francisco, CA
Wine Bar · Civic Center · 60 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: Great little wine bar tucked behind Zun Café. Yummy cheese and meats and a few good beers as well. -Preeti Mistry, Top Chef

Azalea Boutique is one of Kick-A$$ To Do List in SF.

14. Azalea Boutique

7.6
411 Hayes St (btwn Octavia & Gough St.), San Francisco, CA
Boutique · Hayes Valley · 23 tips and reviews

Lucky MagazineLucky Magazine: A small storefront belies the fact that Azalea is not only gigantic but also houses a spa. It's a one-stop destination for everything from denim to Opening Ceremony blouses and Surface To Air bags. Read more.

Schmidt's is one of Kick-A$$ To Do List in SF.

15. Schmidt's

2400 Folsom St (at 20th St), San Francisco, CA
German Restaurant · Mission District · 104 tips and reviews

Shana S.Shana Simpson: do not deny yourself the chocolate pudding that comes covered in vanilla sauce.

555 California St is one of Kick-A$$ To Do List in SF.

16. 555 California St

555 California St (btwn Montgomery & Kearny St), San Francisco, CA
Structure · Financial District · 11 tips and reviews

Kara W.Kara Whittington: take your sf visitors to the top of the bank of america building for a cocktail and watch the sunset- see the whole city, coot tower, golden gate bridge, Alcatraz...

San Francisco City Hall is one of Kick-A$$ To Do List in SF.

17. San Francisco City Hall

1 Carlton B Goodlett Pl (btwn Grove & McAllister St), San Francisco, CA
City Hall · Civic Center · 79 tips and reviews

shauna s.shauna sampson: Incredible,subtle audio art installation under the dome of city hall. Watch people get married and listen to the acoustic trickery. If you look up you'll see the speaker panels at the very top.

Red Cafe is one of Kick-A$$ To Do List in SF.

18. Red Cafe

8.0
2894 Mission St (at 25th St), San Francisco, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Mission District · 31 tips and reviews

Britt S.Britt Selvitelle: Have the Chilaquiles for breakfast, and then come back for pupusas at 3PM. Also, fresh squeezed OJ!

19. Chile Pies Baking Co.

601 Baker St (at Fulton), San Francisco, CA
Pie Shop · Western Addition · 107 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: Try the Lemon Buttermilk Pie. It's sweet creamy and tangy, a buttery pie freshened by citrus and topped with candied lemon. Read more.

Conservatory of Flowers is one of Kick-A$$ To Do List in SF.

20. Conservatory of Flowers

9.2
100 J F Kennedy Dr (at Conservatory Dr W), San Francisco, CA
Garden · Golden Gate Park · 78 tips and reviews

DoraDora: Photo op! The 12,000 square-foot Victorian greenhouse is one of the most photographed sites in SF. Powered by ParentsConnect.com Read more.

The Chairman Truck is one of Kick-A$$ To Do List in SF.

21. The Chairman Truck

8.2
(Moving Target!), SF Bay Area, CA
Food Truck · 33 tips and reviews

Kekoa P.Kekoa Proudfoot: Mmm... get the baked pork belly bun, it's a nice size and the baked bun holds together better than the steamed one so it's easier to eat.

The American Grilled Cheese Kitchen is one of Kick-A$$ To Do List in SF.

22. The American Grilled Cheese Kitchen

7.6
1 South Park Ave. # 103a (at 2nd St), San Francisco, CA
Sandwich Spot · South Park · 207 tips and reviews

Karen N.Karen Nguyen: Don't talk about your startup here. It's completely filled with tech geeks and some love to gossip.

23. 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.

Dosa is one of Kick-A$$ To Do List in SF.

24. Dosa

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

7x7 Magazine7x7 Magazine: Crazy for the paper masala dosa...it's #67 on 7x7's Big Eat SF 2010. Read more.

Monk’s Kettle is one of Kick-A$$ To Do List in SF.

25. Monk’s Kettle

3141 16th St (at Albion St), San Francisco, CA
Gastropub · Mission Dolores · 317 tips and reviews

7x7 Magazine7x7 Magazine: Order an obscure Belgian beer...it's #50 on 7x7's Big Eat SF 2010. Read more.

26. Little Star Pizza

8.9
400 Valencia St (at 15th St), San Francisco, CA
Pizzeria · Mission Dolores · 152 tips and reviews

7x7 Magazine7x7 Magazine: They're known for their Little Stars...they're #60 on 7x7's Big Eat SF 2010. Read more.

Tommy's Mexican Restaurant is one of Kick-A$$ To Do List in SF.

27. Tommy's Mexican Restaurant

7.7
5929 Geary Blvd (at 23rd Ave), San Francisco, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Outer Richmond · 67 tips and reviews

7x7 Magazine7x7 Magazine: Settle down with a margarita...it's #84 on 7x7's Big Eat SF 2010. Read more.

Flour + Water is one of Kick-A$$ To Do List in SF.

28. Flour + Water

8.9
2401 Harrison St (at 20th St), San Francisco, CA
Italian Restaurant · Mission District · 263 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Since it opened, F+W has been making waves with its sophisticated pizzas and pasta, but even more impressive is that it's lived up to the hype. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

Straw is one of Kick-A$$ To Do List in SF.

29. Straw

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

ThrillistThrillist: 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.

El Huarache Loco is one of Kick-A$$ To Do List in SF.

30. El Huarache Loco

7.6
100 Alemany Blvd (at Peralta Ave), San Francisco, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Bernal Heights · 9 tips and reviews

Alicia P.Alicia Preston: Have the squash blossom quesadilla and die happy.

The Crème Brûlée Cart is one of Kick-A$$ To Do List in SF.

31. The Crème Brûlée Cart

(Castro), SF Bay Area, CA
Food Truck · Castro · 30 tips and reviews

Jennifer C.Jennifer Chuang: find the creme brulee cart at fabric8 for street food fridays. awesome art, cool clothes, yummy food, great desert, chill ambiance, etc. ;)

Kokkari Estiatorio is one of Kick-A$$ To Do List in SF.

32. Kokkari Estiatorio

9.3
200 Jackson St (at Front St), San Francisco, CA
Greek Restaurant · Northern Waterfront · 263 tips and reviews

Michelin Travel & LifestyleMichelin Travel & Lifestyle: After a cathartic Greek meal, enjoy a Greek coffee cooked over hot sand, but leave that last sip for the gods. Oh, and you could probably stand up in that fireplace, but don’t try it. - Inspector

War Memorial Opera House is one of Kick-A$$ To Do List in SF.

33. War Memorial Opera House

9.1
301 Van Ness Ave (at Grove St), San Francisco, CA
Opera House · Civic Center · 100 tips and reviews
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art is one of Kick-A$$ To Do List in SF.

34. 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

Valentine's Day MovieValentine's Day Movie: 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

Bar Agricole is one of Kick-A$$ To Do List in SF.

35. Bar Agricole

355 11th St (at Folsom St), San Francisco, CA
Cocktail Bar · SoMa · 213 tips and reviews

Bon Appetit MagazineBon Appetit Magazine: There's a world of warm cocktails beyond the hot toddy - order the Hot Castle Dip created by Thad Vogler. Its the best hot drink on the menu! Click More Info for the full recipe. Read more.

Firefly Restaurant is one of Kick-A$$ To Do List in SF.

36. Firefly Restaurant

8.6
4288 24th St (btwn Diamond & Douglass), San Francisco, CA
American Restaurant · Noe Valley · 46 tips and reviews

Caroline M.Caroline McCarthy: This tip is simple as hell: Just go here and eat here. End of story.

Oddball Films is one of Kick-A$$ To Do List in SF.

37. Oddball Films

8.3
275 Capp St (18th), San Francisco, CA
Movie Theater · Mission District · 10 tips and reviews
Alcatraz Island is one of Kick-A$$ To Do List in SF.

38. Alcatraz Island

9.4
Golden Gate National Recreation Area (San Francisco Bay), San Francisco, CA
Historic and Protected Site · 502 tips and reviews
L'Ardoise is one of Kick-A$$ To Do List in SF.

39. L'Ardoise

9.2
151 Noe St (at Henry St), San Francisco, CA
French Restaurant · Duboce Triangle · 108 tips and reviews
State Bird Provisions is one of Kick-A$$ To Do List in SF.

40. State Bird Provisions

8.8
1529 Fillmore St (btwn Geary & O'Farrell St), San Francisco, CA
New American Restaurant · Fillmore District · 219 tips and reviews
The Fizzary is one of Kick-A$$ To Do List in SF.

41. The Fizzary

2949 Mission St, San Francisco, CA
Food and Beverage Retail · Mission District · 23 tips and reviews
Cavallo Point Lodge is one of Kick-A$$ To Do List in SF.

42. Cavallo Point Lodge

9.0
601 Murray Circle (Fort Baker), Sausalito, CA
Hotel · 45 tips and reviews
Angel Island State Park is one of Kick-A$$ To Do List in SF.

43. Angel Island State Park

9.1
Angel Island State Park, Tiburon, CA
State or Provincial Park · 39 tips and reviews