There is no greater pleasure in this life than a frosty Anchor Steam. Anchor is historic both as an old-school brewery and as one of the first American craft breweries post-Prohibition. Leggi tutto.
With three ounces of gin mixed in a "1000 to 1" ratio with vermouth, this famous martini get you lit in no time flat, the better to enjoy the Middle Eastern vibe. Leggi tutto.
Family-owned since 1906, this maker of handmade mochi and manju still has it going on. The strawberry manju is our favorite, but you can't go wrong with anything here. Leggi tutto.
Sure, it's a tourist obsession, but the Buena Vista does make a damn good Irish coffee. Also, it combines coffee and alcohol and dark wooden bars, three things San Francisco adores. Leggi tutto.
Bob's provides 24-hour service to the denizens of Polk. All their donuts are great, but the apple fritter, perfectly crisp-soft and laced with plenty of cinnamon and tender apples, is a standout. Leggi tutto.
You can't deny that when the rest of the nation thinks "San Francisco," they think this. You can't argue with warm, hearty chowder in a bread bowl on a chilly summer day by the water. Leggi tutto.
Francis Ford Coppola wrote The Godfather in this very shop, hopped up on the same heady brew as the Beats past. It's certainly an argument for the creative mojo engendered by Trieste espresso. Leggi tutto.
The Rebel Within manages to capture a soft boiled egg within a savory, sausage-studded cake. It's served with a tiny vial of salt for an added oomph, and takes breakfast to a whole new level. Leggi tutto.
If you can catch them while they're open (a highly variable proposition), Golden Gate's dan tat are about as good as they get: flaky, creamy, buttery, generally to die for. Leggi tutto.
Many a potential hangover has been staved off with a bowl of the Caldo Verde. Fans shouldn't wait, since the fate of the building rests in the hands of new owners (with possible development plans). Leggi tutto.
Who can resist the juicy, carved-from-the-cart prime rib at HOPR? Accented with a mound of creamed spinach, plenty of au jus, and some Yorkshire pudding on the side, it's a ticket to meat heaven. Leggi tutto.
La Taq's has a world-beating carnitas burrito, served with the perfect liquidy ratio of beans and salsa (but no rice) in a warm tortilla. There's a reason this won America's Best Burrito. Leggi tutto.
A stroll along 24th Street isn't complete without a pan dulce from this historic bakery. They've hipped things up in recent years with new pastries and coffee, but the original treats are the best. Leggi tutto.
It's hard to explain what goes into Liguria's focaccia, but it might be magic. Head down the street to equally historic Mario's Bohemian Cigar Store to enjoy it in an oven-baked meatball sandwich. Leggi tutto.
Mitchell's has been holding it down since 1953, offering both the standard chocolate, rocky road, and strawberry and our pick, ube, or purple yam. When else are you going to eat purple ice cream? Leggi tutto.
This corner store is known for their Dutch Crunch bread, with that crispy exterior and soft interior. Go for the fully-loaded Roxie special, but the deliciousness of Dutch crunch sets the stage. Leggi tutto.
It says "Home of Little Pancakes" on the sign, and Sears has been turning out delicious ones since 1938. You get 18 in an order, complete with warm maple syrup and soft butter. Breakfast nirvana. Leggi tutto.
Any seafood at Swan is guaranteed to be fresh and fantastic. But you can't come to a place with "Oyster Depot" right there in the name and not eat oysters, especially the amazing local ones. Leggi tutto.
Swensen's is best known for the sticky chewy chocolate ice cream, made with some kind of viscous chocolate syrup that makes the ice cream stretchy in the best possible way. Leggi tutto.
Tadich is a font of iconic dishes: but for the sheer San Franciscan hubris of putting bacon and fried oysters into an omelet, we have to give it to the Hangtown Fry. Leggi tutto.
Nothing is more iconic than baker/owner Chad Robertson's country bread. The tangy, perfect crumb inside is surrounded by perfectly blistered crust, making it ideal for butter, jam, or on its own. Leggi tutto.
Trouble's slabs of toasted brioche are slathered with butter, then crusted with cinnamon and sugar for the ultimate coffee accompaniment. It's the OG San Francisco toast, and it's not messing around. Leggi tutto.
Farolito is open late at night, which is the best time to eat their delectable carne asada super burrito. This burrito does not discriminate, especially when you are imbibing. Leggi tutto.
Come here for a ludicrously expensive high tea, and you'll feel like the Queen as you daintily bite into your finger sandwiches and scones. Leggi tutto.
All of San Francisco comes here on a sunny day for raw shellfish and spicy bloodies, and you should too. It swimming in bliss, especially after a two-week stretch of gray and fog. Leggi tutto.
Yank Sing's soup dumplings are off the chain, freshly flavorful and perfectly thin-skinned. Leggi tutto.
Zanze's cake is light as air, practically souffle-like in its delicacy. They're only sold whole, with a dusting of graham-cracker crumbs, and the leftovers taste particularly good when frozen. Leggi tutto.
The brick-oven-roasted chicken, with its crisp skin, is fantastic, but it's the chunks of bread, arugula, and currants in chicken jus that makes it special. Share it with someone you love. Leggi tutto.
The explosive chicken is a showstopper presented atop a terrifying pile of chili. However, the heat isn't overwhelming and the chicken is flavorful. Just reserve a table ahead of time. Leggi tutto.
