Guidebook for San Francisco

Jocelyn
Guidebook for San Francisco

Food Scene

Family owned cafe. Several in SF and lucky to have one on Cortland. Big selection of pastries, bagels etc. and delicious coffee's. Soy lattes very good.
105 localnici recomandă
Martha & Bros. Coffee Co.
745 Cortland Ave
105 localnici recomandă
Family owned cafe. Several in SF and lucky to have one on Cortland. Big selection of pastries, bagels etc. and delicious coffee's. Soy lattes very good.
The Liberty Bakery behind the restaurant is good. Closed Mondays. Different breads each day. Bakery closes around 2pm. The restaurant is suppose to be nice, but not a good choice for vegetarian food.
137 localnici recomandă
Bernal Star
410 Cortland Ave
137 localnici recomandă
The Liberty Bakery behind the restaurant is good. Closed Mondays. Different breads each day. Bakery closes around 2pm. The restaurant is suppose to be nice, but not a good choice for vegetarian food.
A do-able walk or take the bus, Muni #14 to 18th Street. Vegetarian mexican place, interesting tastes.
150 localnici recomandă
Gracias Madre
2211 Mission St
150 localnici recomandă
A do-able walk or take the bus, Muni #14 to 18th Street. Vegetarian mexican place, interesting tastes.
Mentioned as dessert stop but also excellent savories and fantastic story to the place.
33 localnici recomandă
Cafe Gratitude
1730 Shattuck Ave
33 localnici recomandă
Mentioned as dessert stop but also excellent savories and fantastic story to the place.
Quite inexpensive for SF, vegen restaurant. Lots of sandwiches, wraps, salads, soups, fresh juices and main dishes. Sometimes the music is loud.
30 localnici recomandă
Cortland Avenue
Cortland Avenue
30 localnici recomandă
Quite inexpensive for SF, vegen restaurant. Lots of sandwiches, wraps, salads, soups, fresh juices and main dishes. Sometimes the music is loud.
Special, on the water in the Marina. Not close by, difficult to get to without a car. Reservations necessary, request a window. Expensive, delicious vegetarian. Peaceful, beautiful inside and out.
89 localnici recomandă
Greens
2 Marina Blvd
89 localnici recomandă
Special, on the water in the Marina. Not close by, difficult to get to without a car. Reservations necessary, request a window. Expensive, delicious vegetarian. Peaceful, beautiful inside and out.
Delicious twists on our local burrito fare in a cheerful setting. When the sun shines it is fun to sit outdoors.
115 localnici recomandă
El Metate
2406 Bryant St
115 localnici recomandă
Delicious twists on our local burrito fare in a cheerful setting. When the sun shines it is fun to sit outdoors.
If you can put up with the lines this is pastry at its best. A bit of a walk or hop on the bus.
37 localnici recomandă
Castro Street
Castro Street
37 localnici recomandă
If you can put up with the lines this is pastry at its best. A bit of a walk or hop on the bus.
Delicious food, large menu. Quiet atmosphere, casual. Noodle soups yummy on cool eves. Lots of Sushi too. The grated salad not to be missed with meal.
82 localnici recomandă
Cha-Ya
762 Valencia St
82 localnici recomandă
Delicious food, large menu. Quiet atmosphere, casual. Noodle soups yummy on cool eves. Lots of Sushi too. The grated salad not to be missed with meal.
Good middle eastern food. Easy to have conversation, friendly atmosphere.
20 localnici recomandă
Tuba Authentic Turkish Restaurant
1007 A Guerrero St
20 localnici recomandă
Good middle eastern food. Easy to have conversation, friendly atmosphere.
Just a block down from Martha & Brothers Coffee. Small, all local fresh fruits used when possible. Lots of scones and small snacks early in the day.
49 localnici recomandă
Sandbox Bakery
833 Cortland Avenue
49 localnici recomandă
Just a block down from Martha & Brothers Coffee. Small, all local fresh fruits used when possible. Lots of scones and small snacks early in the day.
Delicious burritos and tacos. Unique taste. The vegie burrito without cheese and with avocado and lots of salsa, yum! Very busy, very fast, efficient. A SF institution.
347 localnici recomandă
La Taqueria
2889 Mission St
347 localnici recomandă
Delicious burritos and tacos. Unique taste. The vegie burrito without cheese and with avocado and lots of salsa, yum! Very busy, very fast, efficient. A SF institution.

Essentials

Closest shopping besides Safeway on Mission. Deli counter, organic fruits & vegies, good selection of wine, cheese, vegan items etc.
282 localnici recomandă
The Good Life Grocery
448 Cortland Ave
282 localnici recomandă
Closest shopping besides Safeway on Mission. Deli counter, organic fruits & vegies, good selection of wine, cheese, vegan items etc.

Drinks & Nightlife

Neat bar, pool table and lovely garden in back.
121 localnici recomandă
Wild Side West
424 Cortland Ave
121 localnici recomandă
Neat bar, pool table and lovely garden in back.

Everything Else

Behind 4 Star video is this lovely succulent store, fun mix of movies and plants. Many small plants for a sweet gift too.
37 localnici recomandă
Succulence
402 Cortland Ave
37 localnici recomandă
Behind 4 Star video is this lovely succulent store, fun mix of movies and plants. Many small plants for a sweet gift too.

Shopping

Right next to Good Life Grocery, this sweet jam backed gift-y store has a little something for most occasions. Unusual gifts and clothing accessories like socks, gloves etc.
59 localnici recomandă
Heartfelt
436 Cortland Ave
59 localnici recomandă
Right next to Good Life Grocery, this sweet jam backed gift-y store has a little something for most occasions. Unusual gifts and clothing accessories like socks, gloves etc.
As local and gracious a bookstore you could hope for. Jazz on Friday nights replete with loads of local color.
180 localnici recomandă
Parcul Glen Canyon
Chenery Street
180 localnici recomandă
As local and gracious a bookstore you could hope for. Jazz on Friday nights replete with loads of local color.

Sightseeing

Fitzgerald Marine Preserve. Chex for low tide to tide pool. Two miles of beach from the preserve south. Rocky, windy, beautiful.
12 localnici recomandă
Moss Beach
12 localnici recomandă
Fitzgerald Marine Preserve. Chex for low tide to tide pool. Two miles of beach from the preserve south. Rocky, windy, beautiful.
Just 20 minutes south then off Hwy 1. Hazelnut trail, about 4 mile loop and a good example of California native plants and ecosystems.
38 localnici recomandă
San Pedro Valley Park
600 Oddstad Blvd
38 localnici recomandă
Just 20 minutes south then off Hwy 1. Hazelnut trail, about 4 mile loop and a good example of California native plants and ecosystems.
Just two blocks from the house. 360 degree views of the city and a nice one mile jaunt around and/or over the hill.
363 localnici recomandă
Bernal Heights Park
3400-3416 Folsom St
363 localnici recomandă
Just two blocks from the house. 360 degree views of the city and a nice one mile jaunt around and/or over the hill.
One of the most beautiful landscapes in the world. I especially love the hike from Pantol Ranger Station to Matt Davis Trail, to Coast Trail to Rock Springs and back. Easy 7 mile hike.
226 localnici recomandă
Mount Tamalpais
226 localnici recomandă
One of the most beautiful landscapes in the world. I especially love the hike from Pantol Ranger Station to Matt Davis Trail, to Coast Trail to Rock Springs and back. Easy 7 mile hike.