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Free and wonderfully old-school, this working powerhouse and museum shows the gears and cables that still pull the cars today. Frequently recommended by trusted travel guides for real local context.
See how SF's iconic cable cars work & their history
1201 Mason St, San Francisco, CA 94108 Get directions
· Financial District
Offers decadent prix fixe brunch with outdoor reservations
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Italian restaurant · Alamo Square
Italian wine bar & salumeria with pastas, pizzas & desserts
25 Postcards
Brewpub · Outer Sunset
Airy two-story tavern with American food & original beers
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Restaurant · Financial District
Imaginative cocktails, hearty lunch salads, sandwiches & small plates
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Restaurant · Outer Sunset
House-brewed beers, creative cocktails, and elevated comfort food
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Californian restaurant · San Francisco
Iconic bistro serving wood-fired roast chicken & seasonal eats
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Bakery · Mission
Artisan bakery serving heritage grain loaves, pastries, sandwiches, and coffee
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Chicken wings restaurant · Cayuga Terrace
Flavorful, juicy fried chicken wings with many sauce options
Book store · Noe Valley
New & used cookbooks, author events, culinary literature & ephemera
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Burmese restaurant · Presidio Terrace
Burmese stalwart serving noodles, soups, salads, & mains
42 Postcards