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. Leia mais.
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. Leia mais.
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. Leia mais.
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. Leia mais.
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. Leia mais.
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. Leia mais.
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. Leia mais.
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. Leia mais.
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. Leia mais.
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). Leia mais.
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. Leia mais.
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. Leia mais.
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. Leia mais.
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. Leia mais.
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? Leia mais.
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. Leia mais.
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. Leia mais.
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. Leia mais.
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. Leia mais.
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. Leia mais.
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. Leia mais.
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. Leia mais.
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. Leia mais.
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. Leia mais.
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. Leia mais.
Yank Sing's soup dumplings are off the chain, freshly flavorful and perfectly thin-skinned. Leia mais.
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. Leia mais.
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. Leia mais.
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. Leia mais.
