Brenda’s French Soul Food offers a mouth-watering Creole and French-inspired menu where you won’t find “anything bland or under seasoned,” according to the website. Chef-owner Brenda Buenviaje grew up on the west bank of New Orleans, and uses her childhood background and passion for cooking to create one of the best places to grab a […]
Situated in the iconic Fisherman’s Wharf neighborhood, Gary Danko offers an award-winning menu of classic French cooking and a thoughtful and inventive use of local ingredients. When you dine at Gary Danko, you get the choice of three fixed-price menus – three courses ($89), four courses ($109), and five courses ($128). Start your meal off […]
Located in the Mission District, Tartine Bakery & Café is a well-known San Francisco establishment famous for its exceptional pastries, cakes, and breads — so famous that the quaint storefront serves anywhere from 600 to 1,200 people every day. Order a croissant, which are as big as the plate with a shatteringly flaky outside and […]
Don't be fooled by the name: Frodo Joe’s Coffee & Tea serves up a lot more than just coffee and tea. This popular San Lorenzo eatery also serves salads, sandwiches, and its signature line of crepes. Regulars say you should choose a savory crepe if you're hungry for a full meal. In the morning you […]
The atmosphere at Hippie’s Brew is just what the name suggests: funky, alternative, and fun. When you arrive at this popular Hayward coffee shop you'll be greeted by a colorful floor-to-ceiling mural, featuring a dozen different faces, representing people from different walks of live. Feel free to grab a couple of seats and arrange them […]
Cinco TacoBar likes to bill itself as a place where you can renew your love affair with tacos. The kitchen is focused on infusing traditional recipes with a modern twist, which means that you'll encounter a combination of authentic and creative dishes. All the tortillas are made from scratch every day, and you can fill […]
Whether you need a morning pick-me-up on your way to work or you simply want a quick, casual place to grab some lunch, San Francisco locals say that Cup Cafe might be just what you're looking for. Yelp reviewers particularly praise the staff’s quick, friendly service, and note that this is the kind of place […]
Chicks and Love Pizza Patio is definitely not your standard pizzeria. The restaurant emphasizes its all-patio seating, which gives the whole place a garden-like vibe, and while pizza is definitely the main draw here, Chicks and Love offers a number of unique toppings that you might not encounter at a more traditional pizzeria. For example, […]
On a busy stretch of Gough Street, halfway between Oak and Lily, you’ll find San Francisco Wine & Cheese tucked into the rows of shops. Pete Resakual, who operated another cheese shop in the East Bay for years, took over the spot in 2015. He and his partner, Shirley Ng, provide a top-class selection of […]
One way you can identify a long time Haight-Ashbury local is by asking for the name of the famous produce market between Clayton and Ashbury. Today, the name painted on the storefront is the Haight Street Market, but old timers call it “Gus’s” after the original owner and proprietor who opened the store in 1981. […]