A cozy little spot to bring your book or laptop & snuggle up with some coffee & a sandwich. Rustic in feel, the fireplace & pillows make this a very easy place to get lost for an afternoon. - Jill
Their Vietnamese sandwiches are just spicy enough, with the right amount of filling at the right price. They also have great salads & sweet potato fries with curry aioli. Read more.
I was a sustainable sushi skeptic, but this fish is ridiculously good. Don't miss the Tataki Deluxe feat. seared Albacore, Scallops, Arctic Char, & Skipjack and read about it on WinstonWanders below!! Read more.
As incredible as the Palo Alto original, this Burmese hot spot is a welcome addition to the Polk St. area. Don't miss the Palata, Tea Leaf Salad, or Rainbow Salad & read more on WinstonWanders below! Read more.
Best vegan burger I've ever had, and I'm a huge not vegan or vegetarian. Love it.
The vegetarian institution remains one of the most gorgeous spaces in the city, and during the daytime, its magical dining room is full of light. And yeah, the menu is as seasonal and current as ever. Read more.
Great wraps, try the soothing chicken wrap, it's delicious. There are lots of healthy options available on their menu.
Favourite lunch to go. Sandwiches are amazing. Love the 5 spice chicken & the roast pork sandwich. They are huge & so flavourful!
Savory food, reasonable prices and consistently friendly service make this narrow strip of a restaurant a neighborhood favorite. Don't miss the hummus, baba ghanoush and tabuleh appetizer combo. Read more.
The crispy tofu banh mi has tofu that is shredded for maximum crunch with every bite. You can also get it in a fresh spring roll; both are vegan, as are the avocado or mango-mint shakes.
Oboro tofu -- hot, custardy homemade tofu eaten with condiments -- is a standout dish at this tiny, soothing Japanese restaurant. Look to the specials for seasonal sushi and cooked fish offerings. Read more.
It's the only cool/hip cafe in the area so it's always crowded. Tasty sandwiches and soups, get the combo! Wifi is muffintop or haveacookie...
All of the seafood is extraordinarily fresh, but I'd suggest going with the off-menu Scallop or Salmon Sicilian Sashimi or ridiculously good Live West Coast Uni. Read about it on WinstonWanders below! Read more.
Very very good falafel. All ingredients are fresh and cooked to order. The spicy half pita was delicious and surprisingly inexpensive.
Great legit middle eastern food. Now my favorite in SF. Very nice staff. Falafel wrap is so fresh.
All of the food is so packed with bold flavor, you won't even notice the menu is completely vegan. Don't miss the Coliflor Frito or famed Quesadilla de Camote and read more on WinstonWanders below!! Read more.
One of the most innovative, deliciously healthy and creatively crafted food I have ever tasted. What an experience, wish I could get some of that insane gluten free bread everyday
No, this is not a joke. This completely vegan sushi is really very delicious. Go for rolls like the Scarlet Smile, Candlestick, Plot Twist, and Surprise Ending and read more on WinstonWanders below. Read more.
This is the future of fast food. Don't knock it 'til you try it. Their system is incredibly efficient and the food is quite impressive, especially for health food. Read more on WinstonWanders below! Read more.
Hearty, healthy, inexpensive comfort food. You can get a great wrap or curry dish without the greasiness of Mexican or Indian food. Quality ingredients.
Featuring South Indian dishes that are exclusively vegetarian, Udupi Palace will fill you up without costing you an arm and a leg. We could eat here almost every day. Read more.
The dishes feature lighter California touches and local producers - Monterey Bay calamari and pickled chiles in one dish, local crab in a wash of coconut, black pepper and curry leaves in another. Read more.
Authentic thai vegetarian food! Note: their medium spicy food is equal to very spicy at other places.
Adventurous vegans would do well to explore the more exotic items like the faux shrimp in a walnut sauce and veggie shark fin soup, which is guaranteed to contain exactly zero actual shark fin. Read more.
The Ethiopian food Oasis is now serving is fabulous! I'm obsessed with the veggie combo.
Adding to the city’s growing "fine casual" scene, Little Gem is hitting Hayes Valley tomorrow with a counter-service menu of food that’s gluten-, dairy- and refined sugar-free. Read more.
Great lively happy hour, fresh fish, fun sushi roll! I don't like chains, but I like to call this our trendy SF seafood version of Olive Garden. Reliable, kid friendly, always good!
If you go with the Sukiyaki soup, crack the egg into the broth and it'll hover on the top so you can dip your food in it... Read more.
The portion size is very generous and the fish always tastes fresh. Not the most traditional poke in the SF, but I really enjoy the wide range of flavorful toppings available. WinstonWanders.com
Highly recommend this place for an authentic Japanese hot pot experience. This is not the same as shabu shabu. It is infinitely better. I recommend the warishita broth with lots of veggies and meat.
The best falafel I've found in SF. The balls come freshly deep-fried and the sandwich is fully loaded with toppings. Inexpensive, too. Read more on WinstonWanders.com
One of the better bagel with lox sandwiches I've found in SF. Nothing unexpected, but simply done well and satisfyingly. WinstonWanders.com
The sabich sandwich is as authentic as they come. The pita-like bread is super-fluffy and the flavors of the amba (pickled mango) and intensely smoky hot sauce are excellent. WinstonWanders.com
Very fresh fish and they were especially generous with their scoops of the proteins. Loved the salmon, scallops, and tuna I had in my mountainous bowl. WinstonWanders.com
