Sid's Neighborhood Guidebook
Food scene
El Farolito Bar
2777 Mission StreetA San Francisco staple, you have to try a Mission style burrito during your visit
Great Indian / Pakistani food, it's our go-to. Highly recommend the kebabs, tandoori chicken, goat ghost curry, and their naans
21 locals recommend
Pakwan Restaurant
1140 Ocean AveGreat Indian / Pakistani food, it's our go-to. Highly recommend the kebabs, tandoori chicken, goat ghost curry, and their naans
Gentilly
4826 Mission StNeighborhood Italian restaurant and bar
Teazzert Pho You
880 Geneva AvenueVietnamese food and bubble tea spot
Excelsior Coffee
4495 Mission StOur favorite coffee shop in the neighborhood
Bars
The Broken Record
1166 Geneva AveGreat local bar
The Dark Horse Inn
942 Geneva Ave
The Check-In
201 Ocean AvenueIf you want to explore Ocean Ave instead of Mission St.
Recovery Room
4528 Mission St
Bottoms Up Bar & Lounge
4704 Mission StSightseeing
Cayuga Park
301 Naglee AvenueCute little park with unique wood sculptures
One of the largest parks in SF with great views of the surrounding hills. Check out some of the trails, the reservoir, and Jerry Garcia ampitheater.
14 locals recommend
McLaren Park
2075 Burrows StOne of the largest parks in SF with great views of the surrounding hills. Check out some of the trails, the reservoir, and Jerry Garcia ampitheater.
The essentials
Whole Foods Market
3950 24th StAround 15 minutes by foot, on Ocean Ave.
Safeway
3350 Mission St10 minutes by foot on Mission St.
Balboa Park Station
401 Geneva AveClosest BART and MUNI stop
Walgreens
4645 Mission StThe closest Walgreens is at the corner of Geneva and Mission
Balboa Park Tennis Courts
San Jose Avenue
Balboa Park Swimming Pool
51 Havelock St