A new favorite: the homemade burrata with house-baked sunflower seed or levain bread (or both!) And the small local wine collection is filled with lovely surprises.
Great used vinyl selection with many gems to be found. Separate new arrivals section for jazz, rock, rnb etc. Its a music store as much as it is a music museum. Take time time to look at the walls
Make sure to get a mixed Donut Hole order. Cinnamon Sugar and Jelly Filled are great for first timers.
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.
Best place to buy 45s in the city and lots of LPs as well. Lots of Jazz/Funk/Classic rock. The owner is a fantastic guy who will help you sift through the pile and find new stuff!
Gluten free, dairy free, vegan, low glycemic load... these are perfect for anyone with dietary restrictions! Favorites: Almond load & lavender cupcakes.
Solid yakitori joint. Order everything. We loved the scallops appetizer and all of the skewers. Super friendly service.
Some crazy good frozen treats! Absolutely loved the nutty, toasted flavor of the Hojicha Ice Cream, but the MilkNow Shaved Milk bowl was on another level flavor and texture-wise. WinstonWanders.com
Best damn pizza north of golden gate park. But only tell friends you really like, the place is tiny.
Enjoy Starter Bakery pastries and Four Barrel coffee while perusing Rapha's library of cycling magazines and racks of bicycle wear. Read more.
Great neighborhood bar with live music and no pretense - a rarer find in SF these days...
The colorful selection of initial pillows, forget-me-knot rings and Bourbon perfume oil means you never have to give another boring housewarming (or hostess, or just-because) gift again.
"Pie brunch" is a thing at the NoPa location of Chile Pies. Think pineapple agua fresca mimosas, green chile corn muffins, bacon-crusted maple-syrup walnut pie, egg and bacon pie, and hangover stew. Read more.
This is the cafe right next to the restaurant of the same name. It's bright, spacey and comfortable. Perfect place to read, crochet, chat or catch up on your google reader content
Adam Keough has revived this bustling Hayes Valley fixture. Its lively, yet comforting brasserie scene remains, but now there’s an energized bar food program & the menu has new soul. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
almost two hour wait during weekend- but this is definitely an above average/ good ramen. safe combination of hakata 博多 ramen - pork, egg and noodles!
Good place to look at fish and buy flowers. Good deals on corals and fish. Make sure they are acclimated before you bring them home!
Great mix of funky and traditional sushi, sashimi, and maki. Super friendly staff, cheap drinks, full bar. DJ on Friday and Saturday nights. Back tatami room for private parties. LOVE RYOKO!
Gorgeous old carousel that both of my kids love. Get tickets from the concession stand.
Look no further for your Lower Haight pizza fix because Ragazza's pies are super satisfying with toppings like crisp bacon, wild nettles, roasted potato, and sweet corn. Read more.
Curly fries, spicy chicken fried sandwich with house made pickles and siracha makes the best new lunch spot in soma!
Best time to go is mid-June. Not too crowded but still warm enough to enjoy the attractions.
From the Owner-Chef, throughout the entire staff, the service and attentiveness are an absolute joy to experience. They top this with the Food, which is absolutely incredible! Haven't been? GO!
Since opening last week, this ramen restaurant has taken SF by storm and is on our list of trending this week. Come by the heart of SF and see what people are talking about. Read more.
Chicken & Waffles are good, but they use too much sour cream in the mac 'n' cheese
Great variety of perfectly baked cookies. Soft and chewy with just Aniyah crunch. Peanut butter made perfect with the mini peanut butter cup on top!
Mature and stylish, Perbacco has quickly established itself as one of the best Italian restaurants in the city. Owner Umberto Gibin is a presence in the front of house. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
