Shirley’s SF Guidebook and Recos
Cafe/Coffee Shops
Check out one of the more unique coffee shops located in the Mission and about 10 minutes from the condo.
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Four Barrel Coffee
375 Valencia StCheck out one of the more unique coffee shops located in the Mission and about 10 minutes from the condo.
There are a ton of boba shops but this one is super popular and is only 2 blocks away or <10 minute walk.
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Boba Guys Hayes Valley
8 Octavia StThere are a ton of boba shops but this one is super popular and is only 2 blocks away or <10 minute walk.
Artisanal ice cream shop has so many interesting flavors! I went to my first S&S in Portland but now it's only 15 minute walk away. Try all the unique and interesting flavors with their homemade waffles.
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Salt & Straw
2201 Fillmore StArtisanal ice cream shop has so many interesting flavors! I went to my first S&S in Portland but now it's only 15 minute walk away. Try all the unique and interesting flavors with their homemade waffles.
Blue Bottle Coffee
It's literally across the street and next to Equinox
Sometimes there's a line b/c this spot is so popular. If you love desserts, this will be your paradise.
Na Ya Dessert Cafe
Sometimes there's a line b/c this spot is so popular. If you love desserts, this will be your paradise.
Multiple locations in the city and iconic SF coffee shop. My favorites are Philtered Soul and Mint Mojitos with cream and sugar.
Philz Coffee
Multiple locations in the city and iconic SF coffee shop. My favorites are Philtered Soul and Mint Mojitos with cream and sugar.
Bars
Less than a five-minute walk, you will stumble into this casual beer garden, on the corner of Valencia/Duboce, that is always lively and has a large selection of beers and drinks.
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Zeitgeist
199 Valencia StLess than a five-minute walk, you will stumble into this casual beer garden, on the corner of Valencia/Duboce, that is always lively and has a large selection of beers and drinks.
Trendy and casual bar with beer garden in Hayes Valley. About a 15 minute walk from condo.
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Anina
482 Hayes StTrendy and casual bar with beer garden in Hayes Valley. About a 15 minute walk from condo.
A speakeasy-style bar with inventive cocktails, but very limited seating in Hayes Valley. A short walk, maybe 10-15 minutes.
Linden Room
292 Linden StA speakeasy-style bar with inventive cocktails, but very limited seating in Hayes Valley. A short walk, maybe 10-15 minutes.
Just one block away, there's a swanky cocktail bar, wine and spirts spot that's pretty happening during happy hour (overflow from nearby tech companies).
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Bar Agricole
1540 11th StJust one block away, there's a swanky cocktail bar, wine and spirts spot that's pretty happening during happy hour (overflow from nearby tech companies).
Martuni's
4 Valencia StreetA piano bar that has special events, karaoke, and great drinks.
For those that are beer drinkers, this is your spot (and only 5-10 min walk).
Standard Deviant Brewing
280 14th StFor those that are beer drinkers, this is your spot (and only 5-10 min walk).
Cavaña
Take an Uber to this newly opened rooftop bar (Feb 2023) for gorgeous views of the city.
Go here for "sinfully delicious cocktails" Wed to Sunday. Small lounge and bar that is open until 2am.
Dahlia SF
Go here for "sinfully delicious cocktails" Wed to Sunday. Small lounge and bar that is open until 2am.
Fitness
I like to take yoga classes here, only 10 minute walk from condo. There's free community yoga class on Mondays at noon but sign up early.
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Love Story Yoga
473 Valencia StI like to take yoga classes here, only 10 minute walk from condo. There's free community yoga class on Mondays at noon but sign up early.
FITNESS SF - Mid Market
1 10th StOnly 5-10 min walk from the condo
Requires a membership but if you have one this is literally across the street from the condo so no excuses for not working out.
Equinox Van Mission
Requires a membership but if you have one this is literally across the street from the condo so no excuses for not working out.
Barry's Castro
There's 4 Barry's Bootcamp in town and this one is the closest
Orangetheory Fitness
Squeeze in a work out here, only 5 minutes away.
Live Fit Gym • Hayes Valley
301 Fell StBrunch
About a mile away, this bakery is known for its fresh bread and pastries. Always a line so be patient! Great spot for breakfast or brunch.
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Tartine Bakery
600 Guerrero StAbout a mile away, this bakery is known for its fresh bread and pastries. Always a line so be patient! Great spot for breakfast or brunch.
Unfortunately, they don't take reservations and the line is usually pretty long (ie 1 hr). It's worth the wait!
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Kitchen Story
3499 16th StUnfortunately, they don't take reservations and the line is usually pretty long (ie 1 hr). It's worth the wait!
Relatively new bar and brunch spot that is in the heart of Hayes Valley and only 10 min walk from condo.
Hazie's
Relatively new bar and brunch spot that is in the heart of Hayes Valley and only 10 min walk from condo.
Starbelly
3583 16th St
Plow
1299 18th StCute French bistro and popular brunch spot that is 12 minute uber ride away in Cole Valley. Be prepared to wait ~1 hour during brunching hours.
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Zazie
941 Cole StCute French bistro and popular brunch spot that is 12 minute uber ride away in Cole Valley. Be prepared to wait ~1 hour during brunching hours.
Food scene
This neighborhood gem is super popular so there may be a wait as they don't take reservations. Get the most popular juicy (and sometimes squirty) pork bao as well as the Xiao Long Bao aka shanghai dumplings.
Dumpling Home
This neighborhood gem is super popular so there may be a wait as they don't take reservations. Get the most popular juicy (and sometimes squirty) pork bao as well as the Xiao Long Bao aka shanghai dumplings.
This restaurant is only 5 mins away. My favorite is their tea leaf salad!
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Burma Love
211 Valencia StThis restaurant is only 5 mins away. My favorite is their tea leaf salad!
This neighborhood gem has amazing cocktails and the food is flavorful and tasty. I have so many go to dishes here, so try them all. A few reco include their momos, butter chicken, spicy, cauliflower, and of course the garlic naan. For cocktails, I'm enamored with the Spicy Yeti, the Monkey Temple, and Purple Haze.
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Dancing Yak
280 Valencia StThis neighborhood gem has amazing cocktails and the food is flavorful and tasty. I have so many go to dishes here, so try them all. A few reco include their momos, butter chicken, spicy, cauliflower, and of course the garlic naan. For cocktails, I'm enamored with the Spicy Yeti, the Monkey Temple, and Purple Haze.
Get the fish tacos or 3 tacos meal for super cheap. Go M-F from 3-5pm, tacos are $2 bucks
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Pancho Villa Taqueria
3071 16th StGet the fish tacos or 3 tacos meal for super cheap. Go M-F from 3-5pm, tacos are $2 bucks
Bomb Fried Rice
Need a quick bite that's just a block away, here you go!
About a 10 min walk, you'll stumble across this casual family-owned southern Italian restaurant with so many pizza and pasta options.
Pink Onion
64 14th StAbout a 10 min walk, you'll stumble across this casual family-owned southern Italian restaurant with so many pizza and pasta options.
Rocket Sushi
The sushi comes out on a rocket LOL. Very walkable and casual spot to check out.
This restaurant is so charming and all the food is amazing! Reco getting the aperol spritz and the margarita pizza. It's about 10 min walk from the condo.
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a Mano
450 Hayes StThis restaurant is so charming and all the food is amazing! Reco getting the aperol spritz and the margarita pizza. It's about 10 min walk from the condo.
A bit fancier and pretty close to the theatre district. Start your evening here and then watch a good show or concert.
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Zuni Café
1658 Market StA bit fancier and pretty close to the theatre district. Start your evening here and then watch a good show or concert.
If you get hangry and don't want to go far, this taco truck is just downstairs. You can order online and conveniently pick up.
Taqueria Cazadores
1600 Mission StIf you get hangry and don't want to go far, this taco truck is just downstairs. You can order online and conveniently pick up.
For a special night, make a reservation in advance, and go to Rich Table (only 10 min walk).
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Rich Table
199 Gough StFor a special night, make a reservation in advance, and go to Rich Table (only 10 min walk).
Limón Rotisserie
524 Valencia StCeviche and the lomo saltado are pretty amazing here!
Its about a 5 minute walk from condo, so it's close by for romantic date night, business dinner, or special occasion. Be prepared for the omakase style menu or tasting menus.
Sushi Shio
Its about a 5 minute walk from condo, so it's close by for romantic date night, business dinner, or special occasion. Be prepared for the omakase style menu or tasting menus.
Nightlife
Performing arts theater that's only a few blocks away to catch your favorite musical or show.
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SHN Orpheum-Theater
1192 Market StPerforming arts theater that's only a few blocks away to catch your favorite musical or show.
Halcyon SF
314 11th StNight club with good music
Night club (formerly known as Audio) with two 2 bars and sunken dance floor.
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Calle-11 Nightclub
316 11th StNight club (formerly known as Audio) with two 2 bars and sunken dance floor.
Public Works
161 Erie StBill Graham Civic Auditorium
99 Grove StOnly 10 min walk to concerts here!
Fried chicken at a gas station, yes! After late night out, this is a good spot to grab and go.
Krispy Krunchy Fried Chicken
Fried chicken at a gas station, yes! After late night out, this is a good spot to grab and go.
Music venue only three blocks away and has concerts and events all the time. Check out their website for tickets.
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SFJAZZ
201 Franklin StMusic venue only three blocks away and has concerts and events all the time. Check out their website for tickets.
Groceries
Whole Foods Market
Costco Wholesale
450 10th StTarget
Go here for organic, vegetarian/vegan, GF, and healthy items.
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Rainbow Grocery
1745 Folsom StGo here for organic, vegetarian/vegan, GF, and healthy items.
Pick up organic groceries and there's food hall inside with cafes and counter serve eats.
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The Market
1355 Market StPick up organic groceries and there's food hall inside with cafes and counter serve eats.