Joe's Cable Car Restaurant

Rise & Set is the charming new brunch spot in Polk Gulch, serving up Thai-inspired comfort food in a stylishly cozy setting.

At the Italian Homemade Company, you can enjoy a casual meal of freshly made pasta with customizable sauces in a cozy, laid-back atmosphere, making it a perfect spot for a quick dinner or takeout.

Pineapple King Bakery whips up warm, flaky Hong Kong–style pineapple buns with inventive fillings and buttery, crackly tops in the Sunset District.

Tucked in the Inner Sunset, Gordo Taqueria slings giant, customizable burritos wrapped in warm tortillas, perfect for a casual bite before a park picnic.

This stylish cafe serves up expertly crafted seasonal coffees and unique syrups, all in a charming, minimalist space that invites coffee lovers to linger.

Chutney offers a no-frills, loft-like setting for savory Indian-Pakistani comfort food, featuring spicy curries and freshly baked naan that keep locals coming back for more.

Since 1962, this classic Jewish deli on Geary Boulevard has been a beloved San Francisco hotspot, known for its freshly boiled Brooklyn-style bagels and indulgent pastries.

Che Fico is a chic, rustic Italian spot in NoPa where handmade pastas, wood-fired pizzas, and inventive Cal-Italian dishes mingle with lush décor and stellar wines.

The Hemlock Tavern, a spacious dive bar on Polk Street, is the go-to spot for punk and indie rock, complete with a relaxed vibe and a funky smoking patio.

Hon’s Wun-Tun House dishes up no-frills, soul-warming wonton noodle soup with springy noodles and generous pork-shrimp dumplings in a cozy Chinatown spot.