San Francisco Restaurants
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1. Devil's Teeth Baking Company
$ | Sunset |Folks line up on weekends for the amazing breakfast sandwiches here: fluffy eggs, thick bacon, pepper jack, avocado, and lemon-garlic aioli on a melt-in-your-mouth buttermilk biscuit. Made-to-order beignets are another favorite. Lunch options include chicken curry salad sandwiches, BLTs, and a seasonal soup of the day. Browse the bakery's selection of used books from local favorite Green Apple while you wait, and if you can't get a spot among the limited sidewalk seating, the beach is close by. A second location in the Outer Richmond (3619 Balboa St.) has the same crowd and delectable menu, but parking is much easier here.
3876 Noriega St., San Francisco, California, 94112, USA415-683–5533Known For
- Loaded breakfast sandwiches on unforgettable biscuits
- Donut muffins
- Long weekend waits
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2. Tartine Bakery
$ | |Chad Robertson is America’s first modern cult baker, and this tiny Mission District outpost (along with the larger Tartine Manufactory on the eastern side of the neighborhood) is where you'll find his famed loaves of tangy country bread and beloved pastries like croissants and morning buns. You'll also find near-constant lines out the door; they're longest in the morning when locals (and plenty of tourists) need a pastry punch to start the day, and later in the afternoon when the famed loaves emerge freshly baked.
600 Guerrero St., San Francisco, California, 94110, USA415-487–2600Known For
- Anything bread-related
- Chocolate soufflé cake
- Fresh pastries
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3. Arizmendi Bakery
$ | Sunset |A Bay Area worker-owned cooperative, this bakery lures passersby with liberal slogans and baked goodies displayed in its large storefront window. The menu changes daily, offering different types of bread, sweet treats like scones, and pizza. Plop down $28 for a whole thin-crust pizza and enjoy it in the sidewalk parklet for a perfect beginning (or end) to a Golden Gate Park excursion.
1331 9th Ave, San Francisco, California, 94122, USA415-566–3117Known For
- One amazing pizza per day, always vegetarian
- Enthusiastic local following
- Tough parking
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Rate Includes: Closed Mon. -
4. b Patisserie
$ | Pacific Heights |Your search for the perfect kouign-amann (a traditional glazed, butter-enriched Breton pastry made of croissant dough) ends in this buzzy café from baking wizard Belinda Leong.
2821 California St, San Francisco, California, 94115, USA415-440–1700Known For
- Impeccable kouign-amann
- Chocolate banana almond croissant
- Dedication to seasonal offerings
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues. No dinner -
5. Caffe Trieste
$ | |Caffe Trieste gives a glimmer of North Beach soul, along with generous slices of cake and possibly the best cappuccino in town that isn't trying to be part of a hipster latte-art competition. Open since 1956 and claiming to be the West Coast's first espresso coffeehouse, this fixture draws a diverse crowd, from young artists writing to the tune of their espresso buzz to old-timers reading the paper as they sip their drip cup. Linger a bit to experience what is left of a community neighborhood feel. Legend has it that Francis Ford Coppola wrote The Godfather screenplay here. The café is open until late, and on Saturday afternoons if conditions allow, you can generally catch local opera singers belting their hearts out.
601 Vallejo St., San Francisco, California, 94133, USA415-392–6739Known For
- Saturday afternoon music
- Neighborhood vibe
- Retail annex next door
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6. Crown & Crumpet Tea Salon
$ | Japantown |In the lobby of the New People building, this mini tea shop looks like a little girl's fantasy, with pretty flowered and polka-dotted tablecloths, fancy settings, and nods to the British royal family. Most guests opt for high tea with scones, crumpets, and finger sandwiches, or you can stop in for a sandwich or salad.
1746 Post St., San Francisco, California, 94115, USA415-771–4252Known For
- Fun and frilly tea-shop decor
- Nursery tea and craft kits for kids
- Unconventional lobby setting
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Tues. and Wed. No dinner -
7. Dandelion Chocolate
$ | |San Francisco's real life Willy Wonka factory is the fascinating and delicious home of this "bean to bar" chocolatier. Of course, chocolate in many forms is the highlight for guests, whether it's in pure chocolate bars, in drinks, or as a subtle ingredient in some of the city's most inventive pastries. The 16th Street factory holds self-guided tours on most afternoons that it's open. There are two other non-factory locations in the city on Valencia Street and in the Ferry Building.
2600 16th St., San Francisco, California, 94110, USA349–0942Known For
- Outrageously great hot chocolate
- Made-to-order s'mores
- Chocolate canelé pastries
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8. Eastern Bakery
$ | Chinatown |Claiming to be Chinatown's oldest bakery, this packed space is a must-stop, with the goods to back up its rep. Try the moon cakes and egg custard tarts. Cash only.
720 Grant St., San Francisco, California, USAKnown For
- Addictive coffee crunch cake topped with toffee pieces
- Moon cakes and flaky dan tat (egg tarts)
- Chinatown's oldest bakery, opened in 1924
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9. Gio Gelati
$ | Cow Hollow |San Francisco is filled with wonderful ice cream shops, but for the real-deal smooth, airy gelato, this Union Street gelato maker is the address to know. It's all about the ingredients here—pistachios from Sicily, local fruits in season, a sour cherry variety from a particular part of Italy—and the results are delightful whether it's a hot, sunny day or the fog feels as cool as the gelato.
1998 Union St., San Francisco, California, 94123, USA415-867–1306Known For
- Tiramisu flavor
- Piemonte hazelnut flavor
- Espresso (in gelato or a proper espresso shot on its own)
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10. Good Mong Kok Bakery
$ | Chinatown |At this line-around-the-corner, no-English-spoken bakery, the delicious dim sum is strictly to-go, so picnic at Woh Hei Yuen Park on Powell Street or Portsmouth Square.
1039 Stockton St., San Francisco, California, USAKnown For
- Large portions of authentic and yummy dim sum
- Low prices and good value
- Taciturn service
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11. Grande Crêperie
$ | |The team behind French baking sensation Le Marais serves some of the greatest savory buckwheat galettes and sweet crêpes in the Bay Area at a kiosk on the water side of the Ferry Building. It's the perfect stop for breakfast, lunch, or a dessert snack. Fillings range from traditional ones like Nutella or ham and Gruyère, to more atypical choices such as cherry tomatoes and burrata.
Ferry Bldg., San Francisco, California, 94105, USAKnown For
- Mushroom and cheddar galette
- Chocolate crêpe with local fruits
- Exquisite pastries
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12. Jane on Fillmore
$ | Pacific Heights |Stop into this bright spot for their famous avocado mash, homemade baked goods and cookies, and coffee from beans roasted in-house. Look for other Janes around the city, including on Larkin Street in the Tenderloin, on Grant Avenue in Chinatown, and Jane the Bakery on Geary Street in Japantown.
2123 Fillmore St., San Francisco, California, 94115, USAKnown For
- Addictive cheddar chive biscuits
- Excellent house-made breads
- Cute space and hipster vibe
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13. Loquat
$ | Hayes Valley |This charming bakery, done in pinks and pressed tin, features treats by Tartine Bakery alum Kristina Costa that reflect the Jewish diaspora. With tempting cakes lining the marble counter and display cases full of tarts, cookies, babka, and other pastries, you'll be hard-pressed to get away without trying more than one. The Four Barrel coffee is excellent, and the line moves quickly, so don't be discouraged if it stretches out the door.
198 Gough St., San Francisco, California, 94102, USA415-994–6594Known For
- To-die-for cinnamon date sugar babka
- Savory bourekas, great for picnics
- Long lines
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Tues. and Wed. No dinner -
14. ONE65
$$$$ | Union Sq. |It's hard to describe this ode to France's many culinary specialties without a map diagram, as this is a full six-story, four-concept venue just a block from Union Square. The shimmering gem of the house is upstairs, the exquisite fine-dining tasting menu space O' by Claude Le Tohic; the other floors are taken up by a modern cocktail bar (Elements), a more casual bistro and grill (closed for remodeling at time of writing), and a ground-floor bakery and patisserie.
165 O'Farrell St., San Francisco, California, 94102, USA415-814–8888Known For
- Cocktails high above the street at moody, urbane Elements lounge
- Patisserie's macarons
- Stellar house-baked breads
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15. Original Joe's
$$$ | |After a fire destroyed the old-school Italian American restaurant's Tenderloin building in 2007, it moved to North Beach; the "new" place has its charms, but it's quite a different restaurant, with far more sophisticated decor that includes some mid-century design elements. Original Joe's took over the former location of Fior D'Italia and carried on that space's legacy as a destination for fine dining, now marrying a higher-end experience with classic Italian American fare like eggplant parmigiana, saucy meatballs, and fettuccine dishes. It fit into the neighborhood right away and feels like it's been here much longer than its 2012 opening date indicates.
601 Union St., San Francisco, California, 94133, USA415-775–4877Known For
- Classic Cal-Ital food
- House-made ravioli
- Excellent bar
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16. Poesia Café
$ | Castro |An offshoot of the restaurant Poesia next door, the name means "poetry" in Italian, and the pastries, desserts, and savory sandwiches at this cafe live up to the name. You can't go wrong with anything on the house-made cornetti or focaccia, or for that matter any of the wide variety of Italian pastries. The artful interior makes good use of tile and color, and the service is warm and personal.
4076 18th St., San Francisco, California, 94114, USAKnown For
- Italian cornetti sandwiches
- Warm service
- Inspiring impulsive "just one more" purchases
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Rate Includes: No dinner -
17. Stella Pastry & Cafe
$ | |For a quarter so rich in Italian history, North Beach sadly lacks authentic Italian dolce (sweet) offerings; indeed, this lone sweets bakery is it. Stella has been around since 1942 and has since changed hands from the original owners but still sticks to offering an array of Italian-American-style biscotti, tiramisu, and cannoli with creamy, cloyingly sweet predilections. The bakery stays open delightfully late.
446 Columbus Ave., San Francisco, California, 94133, USA415-986–2914Known For
- Sacripantina cake, heavy with zabiglione
- Coffee and cappucino
- American-style cannoli
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18. Swensen's Ice Cream
$ | Russian Hill |The original Swensen's has been a neighborhood favorite since 1948.
1999 Hyde St., San Francisco, California, USAKnown For
- Deeply rooted San Francisco history
- Fun throwback
- House-made ice cream
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19. The Coffee Movement
$ | Nob Hill |Nob Hill's design and architecture tend to be resolutely old-school, except with this impossibly hip coffee shop. Coffee and espresso drinks are excellent, plus there's a tasting flight of the day's offerings for the most avid coffee nerd. It's the perfect caffeine fuel stop before a Nob Hill climb. There is no kitchen here—just pastries. And the only seating are two benches outside; there are standing counters inside, but you can't sit inside.
1030 Washington St., San Francisco, California, 94108, USA415-237–3375Known For
- Perfect cappucinos
- Popular with the Instagram set
- Friendly baristas
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