Posted: May 7th, 2010 | Author: jklesure | Filed under: Bakery, Daytime Eats, Noe Valley, Uncategorized | Tags: 24th Street, bread, Breakfast, cakes, challah, Cheap eats, cookies, cup cakes, dessert, Lunch, Noe Valley, Organic, pastries, Pie, San Francisco, sandwiches | 1 Comment »
4073 24th Street
San Francisco, CA 94114
(415) 550-1405
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Since opening in 1995, the Noe Valley Bakery has been a popular favorite among locals for their freshly baked cookies, artisan breads, cakes, pastries, and pies. Everything is made on the premises, all baked fresh throughout the day with natural ingredients. I usually find myself stopping in after a lunch somewhere on 24th street, craving something sweet like a cookie or cup cake to satisfy my sweet tooth.
Everything is worth sampling here, but I really like their Caramel-Fleur del Sel and Red Velvet cup cakes. Their pies have a nice flakey crust and are wholesomely good, my favorite being the Strawberry Rhubarb and Pecan pies. For those looking to do some baking at home without the messy clean-up, try some of their pre-made cookie doughs. |Noe Valley Bakery|
Hours of Operation:
Mon-Fri: 7am-7pm
Sat-Sun: 7am-6pm
Posted: April 19th, 2010 | Author: jklesure | Filed under: Comfort Food, Daytime Eats, SoMa (South of Market), Soul Food | Tags: biscuits, biscuits & gravy, Blue Bottle Coffee, Breakfast, California, Cheap eats, coffee, Comfort Food, Fall Mills, fried chicken, grits, hot dogs, lemonade, Let's Be Frank, Lunch, Organic, po'boy, pulled pork, Ritch Street, San Francisco, sandwiches, SoMa, Soul Food, sweet tea, waffles | 1 Comment »
360 Ritch Street
(at Townsend Street)
San Francisco, CA,
(415) 777-2777
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On a bright and sunny alley in SoMa, patrons line up near the kitchen counter window, waiting intently to order soul food favorites like fried chicken and waffles, biscuits and gravy, and po’boy sandwiches. Farmerbrown’s little skillet also serves |Fall Mills| stone-ground organic grits, |Let’s Be Frank| hot dogs wrapped in waffles, and pulled pork sandwiches.
The waffles here have a nice golden crust that softens just right from the real maple syrup, which also goes great with the savory fried chicken. It’s best to enjoy the meal while sitting along the loading dock that doubles as a makeshift dining table, relaxing in the sun with a house-made lemonade, sweet tea, or |Blue Bottle Coffee|. |farmerbrown’s little skillet|
Hours of Operation:
Mon-Sat: 9am-3:30pm
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 | 2 Comments »
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.
This is one of my favorite places for buttery/flakey croissants, amazing morning buns, scones, and freshly baked loaves of French bread. I love their macarons, which make a nice gift if you can manage not to eat them first. The chocolate souffle cake is extremely rich and should advisably be consumed with one of their oversized lattes, which are served in a bowl. For those looking for something savory, try one of their pressed sandwiches or the croque-monsieur. |Tartine Bakery|
Open 7 days a week:
Mon: 8am-7pm
Tues-Wed: 7:30am-7pm
Thurs-Fri: 7:30am-8pm
Sat: 8am-8pm
Sun: 9am-8pm
Posted: January 4th, 2010 | Author: jklesure | Filed under: Comfort Food, Daytime Eats, Dogpatch, Evening | Tags: beignets, Breakfast, Burgers, cafe, California, cash only, Cheap eats, chili, Comfort Food, Dinner, Dogpatch, Lunch, Pancakes, Patio, San Francisco, Scrambles | 1 Comment »
732 22nd Street
San Francisco, CA 94107
(415) 647-3033
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Located in an area of the city mostly known for its relics of San Francisco’s shipping industry, Just for You Cafe is helping to redefine the Dogpatch district as an up and coming neighborhood worth visiting. While many of the large industrial spaces still remain as reminders of this district’s roots, the local landscape is also a blend of live/work lofts, restaurants, and a growing arts scene. Situated on a sunny block of 22nd Street, the cafe is conveniently located near the T-Third Street Metro line, which makes the trip from Downtown only a few short stops.
Upon entering Just for You Cafe, the eyes are quickly drawn to the many posters and memorabilia that adorn the walls. This urge usually subsides in favor of making the difficult decision of what to eat from their large menu. Patrons love their customizable egg scrambles, Mexican breakfast specialties, chili, burgers, and po’boy sandwiches. The freshly baked beignets, biscuits, and cornbread are all made in-house, and much of their food comes from local and sustainable sources. This place is also one of the few places in the city that offers buttermilk, cornmeal, buckwheat, and oatmeal pancake varieties. |Just for You Cafe|
Open 7 days a week:
Mon-Tues: 7:30am-3:00pm
Wed-Fri: 7:30am-9:00pm
Sat-Sun: 8:00am-3:00pm
Cash only and no cell phones at the table.
Posted: November 30th, 2009 | Author: jklesure | Filed under: Daytime Eats, Dessert & Coffee, Italian, Union Square | Tags: Beers, Breakfast, cafe, California, cash only, coffee, dessert, Italian, Lunch, Maiden Lane, Patio, San Francisco, Union Square | 1 Comment »
175 Maiden Lane
San Francisco, CA 94108
(415) 956-1188
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For those crisp and sunny autumn days spent shopping in Union Square, an outdoor lunch on Maiden Lane is the prefect break from the frenzy of holiday shopping. Dining here amongst the boutiques and art galleries feels like areas of SoHo, while the live jazz helps to muffle the harsh noises of the city.
Mocca is a great little European bistro, best known for their marinated tri-tip steak and tuna nicoise. Their turkey, cranberry and brie sandwich is also worth trying at least once. For visits later in the afternoon, a hot cappuccino and dessert can be a great close to a productive shopping trip, just remember to bring cash.
Hours of Operation:
Mon-Fri: 8am-6pm
Sat: 8:30am-4pm
Sun: Closed
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