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Blue Bottle Coffee is one of San Francisco.

1. Blue Bottle Coffee

66 Mint Plaza (at Jessie St), San Francisco, CA
Coffee Shop · SoMa · 735 tips and reviews

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: A great stop for hand-crafted artisanal coffee and small breakfast options. As recommended by Travel Channel host, Anthony Bourdain.

Pier 14 is one of San Francisco.

2. Pier 14

9.0
The Embarcadero (at Mission St), San Francisco, CA
Pier · 29 tips and reviews

JayJay: Good place to take pictures of the Bay Bridge and the Embarcadero waterfront.

Tempest is one of San Francisco.

3. Tempest

8.0
431 Natoma St (btwn 5th & 6th St), San Francisco, CA
Dive Bar · SoMa · 134 tips and reviews

Petko M.Petko Minkov: Can't say anything bad about this place. Beer is cheap and you look around and nobody is writing code on a laptop. Approved.

Box Kitchen is one of San Francisco.

4. Box Kitchen

8.7
431 Natoma St (at Mary St), San Francisco, CA
American Restaurant · SoMa · 83 tips and reviews

Mish B.Mish B: Garlic fries + box burger = $10! And right next to Tempest!!

Philz Coffee is one of San Francisco.

5. Philz Coffee

8.7
201 Berry St (at 4th St), San Francisco, CA
Coffee Shop · Mission Bay · 305 tips and reviews

MazdaMazda: Phil Jaber and his son Jacob spent several months developing each blend. Phil's Tesora or "Treasure" blend took 7 years to find the perfect combination of beans.

Haus Coffee is one of San Francisco.

6. Haus Coffee

8.3
3086 24th St (at Folsom St), San Francisco, CA
Coffee Shop · Mission District · 132 tips and reviews

Shannon C.Shannon Clark: One of the best cafes in town for productive working - lots of power, calm space, fantastic coffee

Mission Dolores Park is one of San Francisco.

7. Mission Dolores Park

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

Kunal K.Kunal Kalro: Go on a Sunday and experience the quirky SF madness that is Dolores Park.

Pinecrest Diner is one of San Francisco.

8. Pinecrest Diner

7.8
401 Geary St (at Mason St), San Francisco, CA
Diner · Tenderloin · 157 tips and reviews

Alèxia S.Alèxia Solé: 24 hours opened. Great food!

Taqueria Vallarta is one of San Francisco.

9. Taqueria Vallarta

8.9
3039 24th St (at Balmy St), San Francisco, CA
Taco Restaurant · Mission District · 100 tips and reviews

Talisa C.Talisa Chang: Ugh those tacos at the front cart, all day every day forever. Get the lengua, al pastor, and carnitas. Repeat.

Taqueria Cancun is one of San Francisco.

10. Taqueria Cancun

7.8
1003 Market St (at 6th St), San Francisco, CA
Burrito Restaurant · SoMa · 69 tips and reviews
The Creamery is one of San Francisco.

11. The Creamery

685 4th St (at Townsend St), San Francisco, CA
Café · SoMa · 211 tips and reviews

AskMenAskMen: A local SoMa coffee joint that has the vibe of an incubator. Read more.

Ma'velous Coffee & Wine Bar is one of San Francisco.

12. Ma'velous Coffee & Wine Bar

1408 Market St (btwn 10th St & Fell St), San Francisco, CA
Coffee Shop · Civic Center · 71 tips and reviews

🐍Ssstephanie🐍Ssstephanie: Best coffee I've had in a while. Friendly assistance & easy-going, visually pleasing atmosphere.

Bourbon & Branch is one of San Francisco.

13. Bourbon & Branch

8.5
501 Jones St (at O'Farrell St), San Francisco, CA
Speakeasy · Tenderloin · 318 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: The culty speak-easy makes outstanding hand-crafted cocktails. One or two are enough, but I always want many more. -Elizabeth Falkner, Top Chef

Sightglass Coffee is one of San Francisco.

14. Sightglass Coffee

9.2
270 7th St (btwn Howard & Folsom St), San Francisco, CA
Coffee Shop · SoMa · 599 tips and reviews

Nathan S.Nathan Sampimon: Nice coffee. Much hipster. Wow.

Bloodhound is one of San Francisco.

15. Bloodhound

1145 Folsom St (at Langton St), San Francisco, CA
Cocktail Bar · SoMa · 186 tips and reviews

DailyCandyDailyCandy: Artisan cocktails, lodge-like interior, pool table, Buck Hunter. What more could you ask for? Read more.

Chabaa Thai Cuisine is one of San Francisco.

16. Chabaa Thai Cuisine

7.0
420 Geary St (at Mason St), San Francisco, CA
Thai Restaurant · Lower Nob Hill · 54 tips and reviews
CHAMBERS eat + drink is one of San Francisco.

17. CHAMBERS eat + drink

7.9
601 Eddy St (btwn Polk & Larkin St), San Francisco, CA
Hotel Bar · Tenderloin · 115 tips and reviews

AskMenAskMen: The space inside the Phoenix Hotel formerly occupied by Bambhudda Lounge, it’s decorated kind of like a cool ex-goth with gobs of good taste and cash got to have her way with the interior

BrainWash Cafe & Laundromat is one of San Francisco.

18. BrainWash Cafe & Laundromat

1122 Folsom St (btwn 7th & 8th St), San Francisco, CA
Laundry Service · SoMa · 114 tips and reviews

Nien L.Nien Liu: Interesting that they have the most hipster hipsters working here.

Golden Gate Overlook is one of San Francisco.

19. Golden Gate Overlook

9.5
Lincoln Blvd & Merchant Rd (Presidio of San Francisco), San Francisco, CA
Scenic Lookout · Presidio National Park · 99 tips and reviews

Matthew L.Matthew L.: Beautiful spot for Golden Gate Bridge and ocean pictures. One of my favorite spots.

Umami Burger is one of San Francisco.

20. Umami Burger

2184 Union St (at Fillmore St), San Francisco, CA
Burger Joint · Union Street · 173 tips and reviews

AskMenAskMen: Eating an Umami burger, like the triple pork with fresh ground pig, chorizo, bacon, manchego cheese, and pimento aioli, is kind of like going to burger heaven. Read more.

21. Golden Gate Bridge Welcome Center

9.0
Merchant Rd (at Lincoln Blvd), San Francisco, CA
Tourist Information and Service · Presidio National Park · 49 tips and reviews

Lori K.Lori Kober: Bring a sweater

Straw is one of San Francisco.

22. 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!!

El Metate is one of San Francisco.

23. El Metate

8.9
2406 Bryant St (at 22nd), San Francisco, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Mission District · 172 tips and reviews

Karla L.Karla Lopez: Quesadilla and tacos to die for

Basil Thai Restaurant & Bar is one of San Francisco.

24. Basil Thai Restaurant & Bar

8.3
1175 Folsom St (at Eighth), San Francisco, CA
Thai Restaurant · SoMa · 98 tips and reviews

Andrew C.Andrew Cerda: Communal dining can be a bit awkward, but so are first dates. Go ahead, #treatyodate.

Elbo Room is one of San Francisco.

25. Elbo Room

647 Valencia St (btwn 17th & 18th St), San Francisco, CA
Bar · Mission District · 151 tips and reviews

Joey M.Joey Mucha: Elbo Room is a nice hybrid establishment, a little yuppie but still hipster mission. Play some pinball, pacman and jump in the photobooth.

343 Sansome Roof Garden is one of San Francisco.

26. 343 Sansome Roof Garden

8.6
343 Sansome St, San Francisco, CA
Garden · Financial District · 19 tips and reviews

Jose C.Jose Capo: Come out on a sunny day and bring your lunch!

Four Barrel Coffee is one of San Francisco.

27. Four Barrel Coffee

9.1
375 Valencia St (btwn 14th St & 15th St), San Francisco, CA
Coffee Shop · Mission District · 507 tips and reviews

AnikaAnika: Great for: coffee (duh), meetings, offline laptop work, reading, sitting outside with your coffee. Bad for: when you need wifi.

Smuggler's Cove is one of San Francisco.

28. Smuggler's Cove

8.8
650 Gough St (at McAllister St), San Francisco, CA
Tiki Bar · Civic Center · 328 tips and reviews

Jackie W.Jackie Woods: Great place to get a delicious cocktail, especially if you love rum. Go early it's a small bar and will fill up fast. Worth the wait. Try a El Draque or Smugglers Cove signature drink in a Rum Barrel.