buddy
Wine bar · Mission
3115 22nd St, San Francisco, CA 94110
Highlights
Innovative snacks, natural wines, and low-ABV cocktails in vintage-chic setting
Innovative snacks, natural wines, and low-ABV cocktails in vintage-chic setting
"Cozy, chill, and beautifully designed, this casual wine bar is an ideal place for a date over a refreshing wine cocktail. Buddy also has a full rotating food menu that’s both fancy and funky. We’re talking walnut levain bread with pumpkin miso butter and apricot mustarda, golden beets with pickled grapes , and a hearty mortadella sandwich that will probably inspire you to sink into the comfy banquette and linger until closing time." - ricky rodriguez, julia chen 1, lani conway
"There are as many wine bars with small plates in SF as amateur rock climbers, and they all tend to blend together. But Buddy’s natural wines and frequently changing small plates sets it apart. They’re the headliners at this laid-back Mission spot. Hearty mortadella sandwiches, gougėres topped with shiny trout roe, and thick ciabatta with green garlic vadouvan butter will inspire you to sink into a comfy banquette and linger until closing time." - julia chen 1, patrick wong, lani conway, ricky rodriguez
"There are more natural wine bars in SF than there are crocheted tote bags at the Ferry Building farmers market. But the pét-nat you should plan one of your precious few nights around is Buddy in the Mission. The minimalist space with a long curved bar works equally as well for a wine-fueled launchpad before dinner nearby as it does for dinner itself. The rotating seasonal dishes are fantastic—especially the trumpet mushrooms with truffle honey and feta, which could convert even the staunchest of fungi haters." - julia chen 1, lani conway, ricky rodriguez
"Casual bars specializing in natural wine are popping up all over town these days. One to pay attention to is Buddy in the Mission. Cozy, chill, and beautifully designed, it’s an ideal place to drop in for a refreshing wine cocktail. Buddy also has a full food menu that’s both fancy and funky. We’re talking whole baby turnips with a flavorful smoked oyster ranch, tuna confit with a soft egg and a side of saltine crackers, and a hearty mortadella sandwich that will probably inspire you to sink into the comfy banquette and linger until closing time." - julia chen 1, ricky rodriguez, lani conway
"When you need somewhere laidback for great drinks, fantastic food, and a manageable volume, find Buddy in the Mission. The best seats are in back on the slightly raised area of the dining room. It’s semi-private with a partial wall and separated from most of the tables and the bar. Revel in the silence with roasted trumpet mushrooms, and always end a meal with the chocolate brownie." - patrick wong, julia chen 1
