Posted: February 10th, 2010 | Author: jklesure | Filed under: Daytime Eats, Evening, Late night Eats, Thai, Union Square | Tags: Asian, authentic, California, cash only, Cheap eats, Cuisine, Dinner, Lunch, Open late, San Francisco, Thai, Union Square |
110 Powell Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
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When wandering around the streets near Union Square, it’s easy to get distracted by the sea of retail and restaurants dotted along Powell Street. It’s best to push past the aggressive restaurant greeters indicative of tourist traps and instead, opt for a crowded seat or table at Bangkok Noodles. Judging by the hungry diners that often congregate outside during meal times, it’s no secret that this place is a local favorite for some of the best affordable and delicious Thai cuisine in the city.
Bangkok Noodles makes various curries and flat noodle dishes that are especially good, the Pad Ga-Prow (minced chicken or pork with thai basil, chili, and bell peppers) is also one of my favorites. Portions are a good value that won’t stretch the wallet that much, just remember to bring cash (no plastic accepted).
Open 7 days a week:
Mon-Sun: 11am-1am
Posted: February 1st, 2010 | Author: jklesure | Filed under: Comfort Food, Daytime Eats, Italian, Noe Valley | Tags: 24th Street, Cheap eats, Comfort Food, Ice Cream, Italian, Lunch, Noe Valley, San Francisco, sandwiches |
1300 Castro Street
San Francisco, CA 94114
(415) 648-4256
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Located on the corner of 24th and Castro in the Noe Valley district, Subs Inc. combines choice deli cuts, freshly baked bread, tomatoes, crisp iceberg lettuce and onions, all to create a satisfyingly delicious sandwich.
A good sandwich always starts with the bread, and Subs Inc. has some amazing Dutch crunch. Try it with their roasted turkey and cranberry sauce or their hot pastrami. The meatball sub is also delicious, perfect on a sweet roll. For dessert, there’s plenty of ice cream to sample.
Open 7 days a week:
Mon-Sun: 10am-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 |
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: 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.
Prepared in small batches using local organic ingredients, Dynamo serves up a rotation of 7-10 types of donuts made fresh daily. Some of the flavors include Maple-Glazed Bacon Apple, Caramel del Sel, Spiced Chocolate, Vanilla Bean, Chocolate Star Anise, and Lemon Thyme. While it could be quite the journey just to get here, Dynamo is a great destination for those looking to start their morning off right with a crisp morning paper, fluffy donut, and hot cup of Four Barrel Coffee. Donuts are priced between $2-$3.50; current varieties prepared that day can be found on |Twitter|. |Dynamo Donut & Coffee| |Four Barrel Coffee|
Hours of Operation:
Mon: Closed
Tues-Sat: 7am-5pm
Sun: 9am-4pm
Posted: August 20th, 2009 | Author: shike | Filed under: Comfort Food, Daytime Eats, North Beach | Tags: Breakfast, Brunch, Cafe, California, Cheap eats, free Wi-Fi, French Toast, Lunch, North Beach, Pancakes, San Francisco, Scrambles |
2330 Taylor Street
San Francisco, CA 94133
(415) 776-8735
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Not far from the Powell Street cable car line turnaround, Pat’s Cafe is an unpretentious, charmingly small North Beach restaurant, best known for their brunch and breakfast dishes. I like this place for the neighborhood cafe feel, the personable service, and convenient North Beach location.
Let the tourists wait in line at all the crowded traps (i.e. Mama’s) around Washington Square; I’d rather not start my day with a hour plus wait just for some hearty breakfast. My favorites include the French toast, pancakes, and the scrambled eggs with cheese and chicken-apple sausages. The free Wi-Fi is a nice perk, and I heard they recently started dinner service. |Pat’s Cafe|
Open 7 days a week:
Mon-Sun: 7:30am-2:30pm
Wed-Thurs: 5:30pm-9pm
Fri-Sat: 5:30pm-10pm
