Essentials
Rainbow Grocery
1745 Folsom StIncredible organic grocery. Expensive, but excellent selection.
Foodsco
1800 Folsom StCheap, large grocery store.
Safeway
2020 Market StLarge grocery store.
Drinks & Nightlife
My favorite bar in the Mission. Many beers, beer garden, and interesting clientele.
222 locals recommend
Zeitgeist
199 Valencia StMy favorite bar in the Mission. Many beers, beer garden, and interesting clientele.
The Monk's Kettle
3141 16th StreetGreat beer selection and good food.
Many beers and frequent visits by the infamous Tamale Lady right in the heart of the Lower Haight.
185 locals recommend
Toronado
547 Haight StMany beers and frequent visits by the infamous Tamale Lady right in the heart of the Lower Haight.
Food Scene
The best deep dish pizza I've ever had. A slice or two is a meal!
360 locals recommend
Little Star Pizza
846 Divisadero StThe best deep dish pizza I've ever had. A slice or two is a meal!
Pauline's Pizza
260 Valencia StI haven't been here yet, but I hear it's great pizza.
My favorite cheap Pakistani and Indian food place. Seedy area, but delicious food.
Al Hamra Indian Pizza and Curry
3083 16th StMy favorite cheap Pakistani and Indian food place. Seedy area, but delicious food.
Great Japanese food and whiskey bar. On the expensive side, but great happy hour specials if you're there before 7.
46 locals recommend
Nihon Whisky Lounge
1779 Folsom StGreat Japanese food and whiskey bar. On the expensive side, but great happy hour specials if you're there before 7.
Some of the best breakfast in the city. Get here early or be prepared to wait. Opens at 10AM.
161 locals recommend
Mission Beach Cafe
Some of the best breakfast in the city. Get here early or be prepared to wait. Opens at 10AM.
Ken Ken Ramen
3378 18th StreetExcellent ramen and good prices.
Pizza Zone N Grill
178 Valencia StMediocre and cheap pizza and pasta, but open very late.
Wo Hing General Store
584 Valencia StreetI hear this is an excellent Chinese restaurant, but have yet to try it.
Food trucks - everyone's favorite! Many food varieties all served in a small area.
95 locals recommend
SoMa StrEat Food Park
428 11th StFood trucks - everyone's favorite! Many food varieties all served in a small area.
Pica Pica Arepa Kitchen
401 Valencia StQuick, cheap Salvadorean eats.
I have yet to visit, but this is supposed to be excellent, authentic Chinese food.
153 locals recommend
Mission Chinese Food
2234 Mission StI have yet to visit, but this is supposed to be excellent, authentic Chinese food.
Excellent South Indian food. On the expensive side, but definitely worth a visit.
110 locals recommend
DOSA on Valencia
995 Valencia StExcellent South Indian food. On the expensive side, but definitely worth a visit.
Gracias Madre
2211 Mission StAuthentic and delicious vegan Mexican food.
El Faro
2399 Folsom StOne of many excellent burrito joints in the Mission - enjoy!!
The *best* ice cream in the city. A great place to grab an ice cream cone on a sunny day and then watch the antics of nearby Dolores Park.
476 locals recommend
Bi-Rite Creamery
3692 18th StThe *best* ice cream in the city. A great place to grab an ice cream cone on a sunny day and then watch the antics of nearby Dolores Park.
Everything Else
Grab the BART here. It's a little on the dirty side, but nearby and easy transportation to the Oakland and San Francisco airports.
162 locals recommend
16th St Mission BART Station
2000 Mission StGrab the BART here. It's a little on the dirty side, but nearby and easy transportation to the Oakland and San Francisco airports.
John's Wash & Dry
217 14th StLocal laundromat. About $5 for a wash and dry.
The local rock climbing gym! I have a monthly pass and can loan it to my guests.
92 locals recommend
Mission Cliffs
2295 Harrison StThe local rock climbing gym! I have a monthly pass and can loan it to my guests.
Shopping
Stuff
150 Valencia StA cool store that sells mostly used goods in individual artist's booths.
Sightseeing
Don't miss this park on a sunny afternoon. Great sight-seeing!
107 locals recommend
Helen Diller Playground
Don't miss this park on a sunny afternoon. Great sight-seeing!
The panhandle is a small park that leads into Golden Gate Park. Don't leave San Francisco without spending some time in GG Park!
59 locals recommend
Panhandle
The panhandle is a small park that leads into Golden Gate Park. Don't leave San Francisco without spending some time in GG Park!