Posted: June 16th, 2010 | Author: jklesure | Filed under: Dessert & Coffee, Evening, Italian, Mission, Sunday Brunch, Wine Bar | Tags: 18th Street, authentic, Bavarian cake, brioche, California, Cocktails, coffee, Cuisine, date spots, dessert, Dessert & Coffee, Dinner, drinks, Farina, Italian, Mission, modern, pannacotta, Paolo Laboa, Pasta, Patio, pesto, pizza, poached eggs, rustic, San Francisco, Sunday Brunch, Wine |
3560 18th Street
San Francisco, CA, 94110
(415) 565-0360
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One of my favorite restaurants in the Mission for its sleek and modern design, Farina’s ambiance is so inviting it just exudes cool. The curved curtain of glass that wraps around the frontage is beautiful yet functional, able to slide fully open to allow the breeze to circulate through. Skylights help keep the space bright with natural light, while the comfortable designer furniture helps to define the setting. Read more »
Posted: March 29th, 2010 | Author: jklesure | Filed under: Bakery, Daytime Eats, Ice Cream, Mission | Tags: 18th Street, brownies, cakes, California, cookies, dessert, Dolores Park, Dolores Street, Ice Cream, Mission, Organic, Pie, Ritual Coffee, San Francisco, sundaes, sustainable |
3692 18th Street
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 626-5600
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Freshly re-opened after renovating, the Bi-Rite Creamery is a Mission district destination for delicious ice cream made with local and sustainable ingredients. Using only organic milk, cream and eggs sourced from |Straus Family Creamery|, just 45 miles away near Tomales Bay, the finished product is well worth the premium in price. Ice cream from here rarely contains more than 5 natural ingredients, it’s just honest and wholesome ice cream. Read more »
Posted: March 4th, 2010 | Author: jklesure | Filed under: Bakery, Daytime Eats, Dessert & Coffee, Evening, Mission | Tags: Bakery, bread, Breakfast, Cafe, cakes, California, coffee, Comfort Food, cookies, dessert, Dessert & Coffee, Dinner, Guerrero Street, macarons, Mission, pastries, San Francisco, sandwiches |
600 Guerrero Street
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 487-2600
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Perched on a corner in the Mission, no sign or awning to give away its location, one could easily drive past without noticing they’ve missed one of the best bakeries in the city. Luckily, the constant line of patrons pouring out the door of Tartine Bakery helps draw the eye, and by constant I mean, rain or shine, expect to see some sort of line. While I was waiting in line to order, I couldn’t help but appreciate the dated decor that’s changed very little since the sixties, exuding a sorta hipster charm that has come to define the Mission district for some. Read more »
Posted: October 21st, 2009 | Author: jklesure | Filed under: Comfort Food, Daytime Eats, Dessert & Coffee, Mission | Tags: 24th Street, Breakfast, California, Cheap eats, Dessert & Coffee, Donuts, Four Barrel Coffee, Mission, Organic, San Francisco |
2760 24th Street
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 920-1978
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Deep within the Mission, far from its more likely surroundings of chic boutiques and trendy restaurants located further up 24th Street; Dynamo Donut & Coffee is a charming little shop that’s gaining a loyal following for their unique and unconventional donut varieties. Visible mostly by it’s bright yellow paint and green awning, Dynamo’s retro styling and quaint walk-up counter feels like a trip back to 1950s Americana. Read more »
Posted: July 8th, 2009 | Author: jklesure | Filed under: Daytime Eats, Evening, Mexican, Mission | Tags: authentic, Breakfast, burritos, California, Cheap eats, Dinner, Lunch, Mexican, Mission, San Francisco, tacos, taqueria |
2889 Mission Street
San Francisco, CA, 94110
(415) 285-7117
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While nearly every district in the city has its own decent Taqueria, it’s no surprise that when I am craving delicious Mexican food, a trip to the Mission is always in order. Though there are plenty of noteworthy places that serve good tacos and burritos in the Mission, La Taqueria is always worth a mention. I love this place for their steak tacos, garnished with beans, salsa, sour cream and a heaping scoop of guacamole. This place is pretty authentic with meat choices like beef tongue and cabeza, though I tend to stick to the more standard meats like carne asada or the barbecued pork. Refreshments include ice cold cervezas, sodas, and house made cantaloupe, mango, and strawberry agua frescas. Read more »
