Guidebook for San Francisco
Food Scene
Family owned cafe. Several in SF and lucky to have one on Cortland. Big selection of pastries, bagels etc. and delicious coffee's. Soy lattes very good.
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Martha & Bros. Coffee Co.
745 Cortland AveFamily owned cafe. Several in SF and lucky to have one on Cortland. Big selection of pastries, bagels etc. and delicious coffee's. Soy lattes very good.
The Liberty Bakery behind the restaurant is good. Closed Mondays. Different breads each day. Bakery closes around 2pm. The restaurant is suppose to be nice, but not a good choice for vegetarian food.
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Bernal Star
410 Cortland AveThe Liberty Bakery behind the restaurant is good. Closed Mondays. Different breads each day. Bakery closes around 2pm. The restaurant is suppose to be nice, but not a good choice for vegetarian food.
A do-able walk or take the bus, Muni #14 to 18th Street. Vegetarian mexican place, interesting tastes.
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Gracias Madre
2211 Mission StA do-able walk or take the bus, Muni #14 to 18th Street. Vegetarian mexican place, interesting tastes.
Mentioned as dessert stop but also excellent savories and fantastic story to the place.
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Cafe Gratitude
1730 Shattuck AveMentioned as dessert stop but also excellent savories and fantastic story to the place.
Quite inexpensive for SF, vegen restaurant. Lots of sandwiches, wraps, salads, soups, fresh juices and main dishes. Sometimes the music is loud.
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Cortland Avenue
Cortland AvenueQuite inexpensive for SF, vegen restaurant. Lots of sandwiches, wraps, salads, soups, fresh juices and main dishes. Sometimes the music is loud.
Special, on the water in the Marina. Not close by, difficult to get to without a car. Reservations necessary, request a window. Expensive, delicious vegetarian. Peaceful, beautiful inside and out.
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Greens
2 Marina BlvdSpecial, on the water in the Marina. Not close by, difficult to get to without a car. Reservations necessary, request a window. Expensive, delicious vegetarian. Peaceful, beautiful inside and out.
Delicious twists on our local burrito fare in a cheerful setting. When the sun shines it is fun to sit outdoors.
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El Metate
2406 Bryant StDelicious twists on our local burrito fare in a cheerful setting. When the sun shines it is fun to sit outdoors.
If you can put up with the lines this is pastry at its best. A bit of a walk or hop on the bus.
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Castro Street
Castro StreetIf you can put up with the lines this is pastry at its best. A bit of a walk or hop on the bus.
Delicious food, large menu. Quiet atmosphere, casual. Noodle soups yummy on cool eves. Lots of Sushi too. The grated salad not to be missed with meal.
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Cha-Ya
762 Valencia StDelicious food, large menu. Quiet atmosphere, casual. Noodle soups yummy on cool eves. Lots of Sushi too. The grated salad not to be missed with meal.
Good middle eastern food. Easy to have conversation, friendly atmosphere.
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Tuba Authentic Turkish Restaurant
1007 A Guerrero StGood middle eastern food. Easy to have conversation, friendly atmosphere.
Just a block down from Martha & Brothers Coffee. Small, all local fresh fruits used when possible. Lots of scones and small snacks early in the day.
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Sandbox Bakery
833 Cortland AvenueJust a block down from Martha & Brothers Coffee. Small, all local fresh fruits used when possible. Lots of scones and small snacks early in the day.
Delicious burritos and tacos. Unique taste. The vegie burrito without cheese and with avocado and lots of salsa, yum! Very busy, very fast, efficient. A SF institution.
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La Taqueria
2889 Mission StDelicious burritos and tacos. Unique taste. The vegie burrito without cheese and with avocado and lots of salsa, yum! Very busy, very fast, efficient. A SF institution.
Essentials
Closest shopping besides Safeway on Mission. Deli counter, organic fruits & vegies, good selection of wine, cheese, vegan items etc.
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The Good Life Grocery
448 Cortland AveClosest shopping besides Safeway on Mission. Deli counter, organic fruits & vegies, good selection of wine, cheese, vegan items etc.
Drinks & Nightlife
Wild Side West
424 Cortland AveNeat bar, pool table and lovely garden in back.
Everything Else
Behind 4 Star video is this lovely succulent store, fun mix of movies and plants. Many small plants for a sweet gift too.
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Succulence
402 Cortland AveBehind 4 Star video is this lovely succulent store, fun mix of movies and plants. Many small plants for a sweet gift too.
Shopping
Right next to Good Life Grocery, this sweet jam backed gift-y store has a little something for most occasions. Unusual gifts and clothing accessories like socks, gloves etc.
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Heartfelt
436 Cortland AveRight next to Good Life Grocery, this sweet jam backed gift-y store has a little something for most occasions. Unusual gifts and clothing accessories like socks, gloves etc.
As local and gracious a bookstore you could hope for. Jazz on Friday nights replete with loads of local color.
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Parco di Glen Canyon
Chenery StreetAs local and gracious a bookstore you could hope for. Jazz on Friday nights replete with loads of local color.
Sightseeing
Fitzgerald Marine Preserve. Chex for low tide to tide pool. Two miles of beach from the preserve south. Rocky, windy, beautiful.
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Moss Beach
Fitzgerald Marine Preserve. Chex for low tide to tide pool. Two miles of beach from the preserve south. Rocky, windy, beautiful.
Just 20 minutes south then off Hwy 1. Hazelnut trail, about 4 mile loop and a good example of California native plants and ecosystems.
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San Pedro Valley Park
600 Oddstad BlvdJust 20 minutes south then off Hwy 1. Hazelnut trail, about 4 mile loop and a good example of California native plants and ecosystems.
Just two blocks from the house. 360 degree views of the city and a nice one mile jaunt around and/or over the hill.
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Parco di Bernal Heights
3400-3416 Folsom StJust two blocks from the house. 360 degree views of the city and a nice one mile jaunt around and/or over the hill.
One of the most beautiful landscapes in the world. I especially love the hike from Pantol Ranger Station to Matt Davis Trail, to Coast Trail to Rock Springs and back. Easy 7 mile hike.
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Mount Tamalpais
One of the most beautiful landscapes in the world. I especially love the hike from Pantol Ranger Station to Matt Davis Trail, to Coast Trail to Rock Springs and back. Easy 7 mile hike.