Guidebook for San Francisco
Food Scene
The original location for the franchise, Martha’s offers tons of house and foreign blends that even the pickiest of coffee connoisseurs will find refreshing. Pick up a pastry to finish it off and you’ve got a quick and delicious breakfast! If there’s time and an open table (they tend to fill up rather quickly so be prepared to stake your claim), snag a seat in the patio out front as you enjoy the sun, fresh air and the occasional breeze.
If you don't want to go to the original location, there is another one just around the corner on Church and Duncan as well.
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Martha & Brothers Coffee Company
3868 24th StThe original location for the franchise, Martha’s offers tons of house and foreign blends that even the pickiest of coffee connoisseurs will find refreshing. Pick up a pastry to finish it off and you’ve got a quick and delicious breakfast! If there’s time and an open table (they tend to fill up rather quickly so be prepared to stake your claim), snag a seat in the patio out front as you enjoy the sun, fresh air and the occasional breeze.
If you don't want to go to the original location, there is another one just around the corner on Church and Duncan as well.
For the habitual tea drinker, nothing comes close to the experience you get at Lovejoy’s Tea Room. Sip one of over 20 varieties of tea (black, white, green or herbal; all available in a bottomless pot) while you sample tea sandwiches or a scone or crumpet in the classic and quirky ambiance that makes Lovejoy’s truly special. It’s the closest a Californian can get to the high tea experience without boarding a plane.
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Lovejoy's Tea Room
1351 Church StFor the habitual tea drinker, nothing comes close to the experience you get at Lovejoy’s Tea Room. Sip one of over 20 varieties of tea (black, white, green or herbal; all available in a bottomless pot) while you sample tea sandwiches or a scone or crumpet in the classic and quirky ambiance that makes Lovejoy’s truly special. It’s the closest a Californian can get to the high tea experience without boarding a plane.
This small corner café is a San Francisco classic, offering up coffee as well as hearty breakfast options like omelets, waffles and crepes. The Diamond Café is a great option for those who are on the go (even long lines move quickly and the service is fantastic) or are looking for an inexpensive cup of java. The café has indoor and outdoor seating and is open seven days a week. Just keep in mind that they close at 4:00 p.m. every day.
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Diamond Cafe
751 Diamond StThis small corner café is a San Francisco classic, offering up coffee as well as hearty breakfast options like omelets, waffles and crepes. The Diamond Café is a great option for those who are on the go (even long lines move quickly and the service is fantastic) or are looking for an inexpensive cup of java. The café has indoor and outdoor seating and is open seven days a week. Just keep in mind that they close at 4:00 p.m. every day.
Grab a perfectly toasted bagel at this classic 24th St. stop. The bright blue storefront and no-frills interior have remained nearly unchanged for over a decade—and so has the quality of bagel. Stop by to pick one up as you tour the rest of the street’s many shops and boutiques. It may not look like much, but locals know that the Holey Bagel is the best spot around for a delicious, freshly baked bagel in Noe Valley. (They also offer non-dairy cream cheese options!)
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Noe Bagel
3933 24th StGrab a perfectly toasted bagel at this classic 24th St. stop. The bright blue storefront and no-frills interior have remained nearly unchanged for over a decade—and so has the quality of bagel. Stop by to pick one up as you tour the rest of the street’s many shops and boutiques. It may not look like much, but locals know that the Holey Bagel is the best spot around for a delicious, freshly baked bagel in Noe Valley. (They also offer non-dairy cream cheese options!)
This classic, charming little café serves up some seriously delicious dishes that are enough to make anyone hungry for more. The flavors are artfully balanced and served up simply allowing the food to speak for itself. Try one of their famous croissants, the banana walnut pancakes or their popular avocado and Jarlsberg scramble for a brunch worth remembering. A word of caution to anyone who has never been to Chloe’s: be prepared to wait unless you get there right when it opens... space is limited and perfection takes time!
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Chloe's Cafe
1399 Church StreetThis classic, charming little café serves up some seriously delicious dishes that are enough to make anyone hungry for more. The flavors are artfully balanced and served up simply allowing the food to speak for itself. Try one of their famous croissants, the banana walnut pancakes or their popular avocado and Jarlsberg scramble for a brunch worth remembering. A word of caution to anyone who has never been to Chloe’s: be prepared to wait unless you get there right when it opens... space is limited and perfection takes time!
A popular spot on 24th, SAVOR offers a mix of savory Mediterranean and southwest-style dishes that don’t disappoint. With something for everyone (crêpes, sandwiches, and salads that will make anyone love salad again), even picky eaters will love their selection of tasty eats. Pop around the side for outdoor patio seating that’s pet-friendly, shaded by blue striped awnings and the perfect place to sip a mimosa or two with your meal. Call ahead on for weekend brunch availability as it gets quite crowded.
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Savor open kitchen
3913 24th StA popular spot on 24th, SAVOR offers a mix of savory Mediterranean and southwest-style dishes that don’t disappoint. With something for everyone (crêpes, sandwiches, and salads that will make anyone love salad again), even picky eaters will love their selection of tasty eats. Pop around the side for outdoor patio seating that’s pet-friendly, shaded by blue striped awnings and the perfect place to sip a mimosa or two with your meal. Call ahead on for weekend brunch availability as it gets quite crowded.
Uma Casa is a Portuguese restaurant located just down the street from the apartment. They feature a Portuguese-focused wine list, creative fortified wine cocktails, and a delectable raw bar. Chef Telmo's Portuguese menu is inspired and approachable, with an eye toward traditional old world flavors and a nod to local California cuisine. The price-tag is not cheap, but the food is some of the best I've ever had! Make a reservation beforehand because it gets very crowded.
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Uma Casa
1550 Church StUma Casa is a Portuguese restaurant located just down the street from the apartment. They feature a Portuguese-focused wine list, creative fortified wine cocktails, and a delectable raw bar. Chef Telmo's Portuguese menu is inspired and approachable, with an eye toward traditional old world flavors and a nod to local California cuisine. The price-tag is not cheap, but the food is some of the best I've ever had! Make a reservation beforehand because it gets very crowded.
Parks & Nature
Encompassing nearly 16 acres, Mission Dolores Park is one of San Francisco’s most popular destinations, the vibrant heart of its equally vibrant, culturally diverse neighborhood. Here you’ll find lush green lawns shaded by tall palm trees, a soccer field, six tennis courts, one basketball court, a multi-use court, a playground, and two off-leash dog play areas. Many festivals, performances, and other cultural events are held here, and on sunny afternoons people flock to the park to play, picnic, lounge, walk their dogs, and enjoy spectacular views of the city’s skyline and beyond.
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19th StreetEncompassing nearly 16 acres, Mission Dolores Park is one of San Francisco’s most popular destinations, the vibrant heart of its equally vibrant, culturally diverse neighborhood. Here you’ll find lush green lawns shaded by tall palm trees, a soccer field, six tennis courts, one basketball court, a multi-use court, a playground, and two off-leash dog play areas. Many festivals, performances, and other cultural events are held here, and on sunny afternoons people flock to the park to play, picnic, lounge, walk their dogs, and enjoy spectacular views of the city’s skyline and beyond.
Arts & Culture
The first Noe Valley Branch building was built using a grant provided by Andrew Carnegie and featured a two-story building with a Spanish-style facade of brick and terra cotta. It was completed in 1916. In 2008 the branch was renovated and recognized with the Governor's Historic Preservation Award. The renovated Noe Valley Branch has also been hailed for its green features- lighting, low-water plants, and the use of recycled plastic materials. During the 1970s, Noe Valley residents built a deck and a community garden adjacent to the library. A nice place to relax and enjoy a book or just take a look around.
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Noe Valley/Sally Brunn Branch Library
451 Jersey StThe first Noe Valley Branch building was built using a grant provided by Andrew Carnegie and featured a two-story building with a Spanish-style facade of brick and terra cotta. It was completed in 1916. In 2008 the branch was renovated and recognized with the Governor's Historic Preservation Award. The renovated Noe Valley Branch has also been hailed for its green features- lighting, low-water plants, and the use of recycled plastic materials. During the 1970s, Noe Valley residents built a deck and a community garden adjacent to the library. A nice place to relax and enjoy a book or just take a look around.
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301 Van Ness AveGetting Around
This is the closest BART train stop. The BART runs from the SFO airport all the way up into the East Bay (Berkeley/ Oakland) with stops throughout San Francisco. You can also take the BART to the Oakland Airport. In many of the BART stations you can transfer to the MUNI trains. The yellow J-line MUNI is the best train to take to and from the apartment since there is a stop at the corner of 27th and Church.
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24th St Mission BART Plaza
2800 Mission StThis is the closest BART train stop. The BART runs from the SFO airport all the way up into the East Bay (Berkeley/ Oakland) with stops throughout San Francisco. You can also take the BART to the Oakland Airport. In many of the BART stations you can transfer to the MUNI trains. The yellow J-line MUNI is the best train to take to and from the apartment since there is a stop at the corner of 27th and Church.
This is the closest J-line MUNI train stop to the apartment and what I usually take to get around San Francisco. You can transfer in some of the MUNI stations to the BART train if you need to.
Church St & 27th St station
This is the closest J-line MUNI train stop to the apartment and what I usually take to get around San Francisco. You can transfer in some of the MUNI stations to the BART train if you need to.
Essentials
Eco-minded grocery store chain with natural & organic grocery items, housewares & other products. Just beware, high-end food comes with a high-end price-tag!
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Whole Foods Market
3950 24th StEco-minded grocery store chain with natural & organic grocery items, housewares & other products. Just beware, high-end food comes with a high-end price-tag!
Safeway
3350 Mission StFor budget-friendly grocery shoppers, Safeway is your best bet.
Royal Cleaner is just around the corner and can do all of your tailoring and dry-cleaning needs.
Royal Cleaner
Royal Cleaner is just around the corner and can do all of your tailoring and dry-cleaning needs.
Shopping
Rare Device
600 Divisadero StAmbiance is the height of boutique shopping offering up the ultimate mix of trendy and classic, with pieces from Diane Von Furstenberg, BCBG, Kensie, 7 For All Mankind, Steve Madden and Vince Kamuto (among many, many others.) The staff is friendly (garnering the Mayor’s Certificate of Honor for outstanding service to the people of San Francisco just last year) and the small boutique is packed full of enough must-have items to occupy the better part of a afternoon. Just look for the black-and-white striped awning!
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Ambiance
3979 24th StAmbiance is the height of boutique shopping offering up the ultimate mix of trendy and classic, with pieces from Diane Von Furstenberg, BCBG, Kensie, 7 For All Mankind, Steve Madden and Vince Kamuto (among many, many others.) The staff is friendly (garnering the Mayor’s Certificate of Honor for outstanding service to the people of San Francisco just last year) and the small boutique is packed full of enough must-have items to occupy the better part of a afternoon. Just look for the black-and-white striped awning!
This popular bookstore is perfect for any foodie of the vegan, vegetarian or just plain hungry persuasion. Omnivore Books offers up a well-curated mix of new, vintage and signed cookbooks in a quaint, classically Noe Valley setting. Work up an appetite while you browse their selection before running home to make a new and oh-so-delicious meal at home. Check out their website for information about in-store and offsite events like author talks and book signings, many of which are free!
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Omnivore Books
3885 Cesar ChavezThis popular bookstore is perfect for any foodie of the vegan, vegetarian or just plain hungry persuasion. Omnivore Books offers up a well-curated mix of new, vintage and signed cookbooks in a quaint, classically Noe Valley setting. Work up an appetite while you browse their selection before running home to make a new and oh-so-delicious meal at home. Check out their website for information about in-store and offsite events like author talks and book signings, many of which are free!
Opened in 1999 by owners Paula Harris and Celia Sack, this pet-friendly neighborhood wouldn’t be complete without the ‘mom and mom shop’ known as the Noe Valley Pet Co., which offers tons of accessories, treats, and other necessities that will make you and your pet happy. Stop by for almost anything you could think of for your companion—even referrals for cat-sitters or information about local puppy socials—and say hello to one of the many dogs and cats that frequent the store.
Noe Valley Pet Co
1451 Church StOpened in 1999 by owners Paula Harris and Celia Sack, this pet-friendly neighborhood wouldn’t be complete without the ‘mom and mom shop’ known as the Noe Valley Pet Co., which offers tons of accessories, treats, and other necessities that will make you and your pet happy. Stop by for almost anything you could think of for your companion—even referrals for cat-sitters or information about local puppy socials—and say hello to one of the many dogs and cats that frequent the store.
Sightseeing
Amongst the Victorian and Edwardian architecture that characterizes Noe Valley is St. Paul’s Catholic Church, built in the Gothic style in 1897. The impressive building takes up an entire city block and is decorated with beautiful stained glass windows that depict various biblical scenes and saints. While the exterior is more subdued, consisting mainly of thick stone blocks, the inside of the church is far more extravagant and is definitely worth a viewing for architecture buffs and devout Catholics alike.
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St Paul's Catholic Church
221 Valley StAmongst the Victorian and Edwardian architecture that characterizes Noe Valley is St. Paul’s Catholic Church, built in the Gothic style in 1897. The impressive building takes up an entire city block and is decorated with beautiful stained glass windows that depict various biblical scenes and saints. While the exterior is more subdued, consisting mainly of thick stone blocks, the inside of the church is far more extravagant and is definitely worth a viewing for architecture buffs and devout Catholics alike.