This list is not complete, but, is anything really? Also don’t share this too much because I still want be able to go to these places…
Stanza relaxed atmosphere and bathroom from the future.
Four Barrel great coffee and cool art and no wifi!
Ritual very (very) modern feeling.
Philz the 24th st original, old school cool.
Wise Sons get a bialy and a coffee!
Tartine Manufactory amazing eats and good coffee.
Thorough Bread and Bakery great eats and quiet back patio.
Red Door coffee bar inside an art gallery.
Sightglass spacious place to sit and chat or work.
Iron Horse tiny and hidden.
Cafe Zoetrope beautiful and of historical significance.
Wise Sons get a biali and a coffee!
Ritual great coffee but outside-only seating.
20th Century Cafe do NOT skip the Russian honey cake.
Blue Bottle (anywhere) it’s like Starbucks but newer.
Boba Guys (anywhere) it’s like Star-just kidding, but get some.
Daily Driver (Dogpatch) when you need a coffee before climbing!
Snowbird (Inner Sunset) don’t tell anyone this is here.
Velo Rouge (Inner Richmond) for a post-century brunch.
Smuggler’s Cove (Hayes Valley) the most faithful expression of Tiki, perhaps in all the world.
Elixir (Mission) one of the oldest bars in SF, great whisky selection.
Standing Room Only (Soma) every drink is a one-off!
Vesuvio Cafe (Fidi) super old, very cool interior.
Local Edition (Soma) standard speakeasy, reliable.
Urban Putt (Mission) putt-putt and drinks!
The Monk’s Kettle (Mission) exceptional beer selection, small+crowded.
Wesburger N’more because Wes more d’y’need?
Tacqueria Los Coyotes holds a special place in my heart.
Tacqueria El Farrolito classic classic classic.
Udupi Palace vegetarian only and very good.
The Monk’s Kettle because they sell food too!
CatHead’s BBQ a great place to take a terrible friend for lunch.
Deli Board it’s a $20 sandwich but it’s a $20 sandwich.
Chez Maman you have time for ONE drink at Absinthe while waiting.
Patxi’s Pizza when you want delicious deep dish.
My Tofu House (Inner Richmond)
Superduper Burger (Castro / Soma / others) delicious burgers.
Roam Artisan Burgers (Marina / Cow Hollow) wow I like burgers…
Chez Maman (Potrero Hill) surprise, get the burger (I’m serious)!
Lolo (Mission) for fancy tapas. Ask the bar for a Devil’s Backbone!
Tuba (Mission) if you miss your mezze and relish your raki.
Absinthe (Hayes Valley) fancy Frenchy.
The Epicurean Trader (Marina / Cow Hollow) for so much good booze.
Salt & Straw (Hayes Valley) because you like ice cream.
The Fatted Calf (Hayes Valley) for your charcuterie dreams.