Guidebook for San Francisco
Food Scene
Peet's Coffee
2080 Chestnut StSidewalk seating and to go are available. Great lattes.
Starbucks
2132 Chestnut Stclose and convenient
Beautiful sidewalk dining available now. Best Italian food in the neighborhood
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Trattoria da Vittorio
150 W Portal AveBeautiful sidewalk dining available now. Best Italian food in the neighborhood
Great traditional French food. Quiet and romantic on a weeknight. (Get a reservation for a weekend)
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ChouChou French Bistro
400 Dewey BlvdGreat traditional French food. Quiet and romantic on a weeknight. (Get a reservation for a weekend)
Ballast Coffee
329 W Portal AveGarden patio and terrific teas as well as coffee, and many healthy snacks.
The original burger joint. Popular with people from all over the city. They sell cuts of meat to grill at home too.
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Bullshead Restaurant
840 Ulloa StThe original burger joint. Popular with people from all over the city. They sell cuts of meat to grill at home too.
Calibur
68 W Portal AveOutdoor seating is available.
Delicious fresh juices and healthy bowls and salads make this a perfect stop post hike or walk.
Juice Portal
166 W Portal AveDelicious fresh juices and healthy bowls and salads make this a perfect stop post hike or walk.
Outdoor seating is available. They make a traditional American breakfast and serve good coffee.
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Toast Eatery
1748 Church StOutdoor seating is available. They make a traditional American breakfast and serve good coffee.
One of the most popular sandwich places in the city. Always very busy, but the sandwich is superior and they turn them out quickly. Perfect for a picnic lunch. To go only.
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Submarine Center
820 Ulloa StOne of the most popular sandwich places in the city. Always very busy, but the sandwich is superior and they turn them out quickly. Perfect for a picnic lunch. To go only.
Everything Else
Okay if you’re in a hurry.
Squat & Gobble
1 W Portal AveQuick and convenient
Take out only at this time. Our favorite pizzeria. They are the friendliest and kindest restaurant in West Portal. We like the thin crust pizza with a glass of wine.
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Mozzarella Di Bufala
69 W Portal AveTake out only at this time. Our favorite pizzeria. They are the friendliest and kindest restaurant in West Portal. We like the thin crust pizza with a glass of wine.
Walk half a block to the tunnel to get downtown, or to the Castro, the ballpark, the airport, etc. It all starts right here just steps from our house.
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West Portal Ave & Ulloa St station
Walk half a block to the tunnel to get downtown, or to the Castro, the ballpark, the airport, etc. It all starts right here just steps from our house.
Neighborhoods
Great Highway
Great HighwayYou can take the L Train, or walk to the Beach.
North Beach is known for its Italian food. Outdoor dining options are plentiful, and there are plenty of funky shops to explore. You can take the L Bus to Stockton and Market and then walk through Chinatown to North Beach.
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North Beach
North Beach is known for its Italian food. Outdoor dining options are plentiful, and there are plenty of funky shops to explore. You can take the L Bus to Stockton and Market and then walk through Chinatown to North Beach.
Sightseeing
Great outdoor hike and views. Accessible on foot from the house.
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Twin Peaks
Great outdoor hike and views. Accessible on foot from the house.
You can walk to this beautiful spot in Golden Gate Park and then rent a rowboat, or hike around and explore the island. If you're too tired to walk back over the hill, you can take the bus back home, or to any other location in the City.
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Stow Lake
You can walk to this beautiful spot in Golden Gate Park and then rent a rowboat, or hike around and explore the island. If you're too tired to walk back over the hill, you can take the bus back home, or to any other location in the City.
Coit Tower can be accessed via the Filbert Steps. The walk from the Embarcadero to the Tower is one of the most scenic in San Francisco. Take the L Bus to the Ferry Building and walk from there.
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Coit Tower
Coit Tower can be accessed via the Filbert Steps. The walk from the Embarcadero to the Tower is one of the most scenic in San Francisco. Take the L Bus to the Ferry Building and walk from there.