Guidebook for San Francisco
Food and Drink
Cute independent coffee shop with a variety of flavorful coffee drinks and baked goods. Just around the corner on 19th Street!
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Spike's Coffees and Teas
4117 19th StCute independent coffee shop with a variety of flavorful coffee drinks and baked goods. Just around the corner on 19th Street!
Philz Coffee
3101 24th StOne cup at a time with friendly baristas and amazing coffee.
Amazing seafood in a great but tiny setting. Line up early and add your name to the list near the door as reservations are not taken.
148 Einheimische empfehlen
Anchor Oyster Bar
579 Castro StAmazing seafood in a great but tiny setting. Line up early and add your name to the list near the door as reservations are not taken.
A unique Castro experience that has been around for 50 years! Good pizza and Italian standards, friendly waitstaff, and fun decor.
18 Einheimische empfehlen
The Sausage Factory
517 Castro StA unique Castro experience that has been around for 50 years! Good pizza and Italian standards, friendly waitstaff, and fun decor.
Catch
2362 Market StGreat seafood, cozy interior and patio with fireplace.
Awesome thai food, reasonably priced. Eat in or takeout.
31 Einheimische empfehlen
Thai House Express Restaurant
599 Castro StAwesome thai food, reasonably priced. Eat in or takeout.
Nice selection of pastries, reasonably priced breakfast, and Vietnamese Pho is terrific!
14 Einheimische empfehlen
Castro Tarts
564 Castro StNice selection of pastries, reasonably priced breakfast, and Vietnamese Pho is terrific!
House made cakes, desserts and ice cream fountain, served with a nostalgic flair.
The Castro Fountain
554 Castro StHouse made cakes, desserts and ice cream fountain, served with a nostalgic flair.
Everything here is delicious! Probably known best for their almond croissants.
93 Einheimische empfehlen
Thorough Bread and Pastry
248 Church StEverything here is delicious! Probably known best for their almond croissants.
Wasabi Bistro
524 Castro StFresh sushi served up in a Tokyo style restaurant.
Takara Sushi
4243 18th StAnother great Japanese/Sushi spot. Very charming setting.
Mama Ji's
4416 18th StExcellent dim sum and Chinese food!
Santeria
2251 Market StreetHeroic Italian
572 Castro StreetHot Cookie
1817 Castro StA Castro institution
Drinks & Nightlife
Great wine selection, friendly pourers, and weekly live music.
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Blush! Wine Bar
476 Castro StGreat wine selection, friendly pourers, and weekly live music.
Everything Else
P. O. Plus
584 Castro StGreat place if you need a copy, fax, stamps, or to pickup a last minute greeting card.
Getting Around
Market St & Castro St station
Catch the underground or F-line trolly cars here.
Entertainment & Activities
Old movie house that shows great films, occasional live shows, and a gorgeous art deco interior.
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Castro Theatre
429 Castro StOld movie house that shows great films, occasional live shows, and a gorgeous art deco interior.
Parks & Nature
Large recently renovated outdoor park with soccer fields, tennis, dog area, kids playground - and amazing downtown view!
1244 Einheimische empfehlen
Mission Dolores Park
19th StreetLarge recently renovated outdoor park with soccer fields, tennis, dog area, kids playground - and amazing downtown view!
Shopping
Swirl on Castro
572 Castro StGreat wine shop with outdoor bottle service