Food Scene
Queen Malika
4416 18th StreetGreat crepes.
Cafe Mystique
464 Castro StLamb burgers and Mediterranean sandwiches.
A.G. Ferrari Foods
468 Castro StreetItalian specialty store with a deli in the back for good takeout sandwiches.
Philz Coffee
3101 24th StGreat and powerful coffee. I drink the Philharmonic.
Pizzeria Delfina
3621 18th StA Mission classic for pizza (sit-down).
Bi-Rite Creamery
3692 18th StA very popular ice cream store.
Also very popular (read: potentially long lines especially on weekends). Delicious pastries and sandwiches.
767 locals recommend
Tartine Bakery
600 Guerrero StAlso very popular (read: potentially long lines especially on weekends). Delicious pastries and sandwiches.
Mission Cheese
736 Valencia StLunch sandwiches and cheeses.
Essentials
Mollie Stone's Markets
2435 California StAll your grocery needs.
Arts & Culture
Castro Theatre
429 Castro StA historic cinema with classic and modern films.
Shopping
Technically a hardware store, they have a ton of neat designy house stuff here and at the sister store next door.
69 locals recommend
Cliff's Variety
479 Castro StTechnically a hardware store, they have a ton of neat designy house stuff here and at the sister store next door.
A boutique-ish toy store with classics and newer ideas in children's toys.
24 locals recommend
Paxton Gate Curiosities
766 Valencia StA boutique-ish toy store with classics and newer ideas in children's toys.
Drinks & Nightlife
Woods Cervecería
3801 18th StA tiny Argentinean beer store/bar with empanadas.