Castro Guidebook
Food scene
The Castro has some great finds for quick bite or dining.
Great food - on a rare occasion they will have fried Rabbit and its amazing - call in advance to check, if they have it make a reservation for dinner... and the rabbit!
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Fable
558 Castro StGreat food - on a rare occasion they will have fried Rabbit and its amazing - call in advance to check, if they have it make a reservation for dinner... and the rabbit!
Must see and eat of course for foodies. Cow Girl Creamery - the ultimate for cheese. Great shopping and unique stores.
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I-Ferry Building
Must see and eat of course for foodies. Cow Girl Creamery - the ultimate for cheese. Great shopping and unique stores.
Late night hunger? Great greasy spoon diner ready for you anytime. Busy late night after bars/clubs close.
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Orphan Andy's
3991 17th StLate night hunger? Great greasy spoon diner ready for you anytime. Busy late night after bars/clubs close.
Mollie Stone's Markets
2435 California StThe closest medium size grocery store.
Philz Coffee
3101 24th Stbusy coffee shop, wifi, great coffee
Popular with locals and travelers alike - pub faire, full bar.
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Pauline's Pizza
260 Valencia StPopular with locals and travelers alike - pub faire, full bar.
Just around the corner. Pricey but convenient health food and produce.
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Buffalo Whole Food & Grain Co
598 Castro StJust around the corner. Pricey but convenient health food and produce.
Good Thai - SPICEY, I repeat medium is SPICEY. If you believe sweating is part of your food experience enter and ask for extra napkins.
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Thai House Express Restaurant
599 Castro StGood Thai - SPICEY, I repeat medium is SPICEY. If you believe sweating is part of your food experience enter and ask for extra napkins.
The Sausage Factory
517 Castro StProject Juice
790 Valencia StBecause... Wheat grass. Healthy vegetarian.
Because... Italian. Great staff, vintage Italian film projected silently.
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Poesia
4072 18th StBecause... Italian. Great staff, vintage Italian film projected silently.
Historic Marcellos - by-the-slice or pie. Two other by-the- slice/pie in the Castro all a two minutes walk of each other.
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Marcello's Pizza
420 Castro StHistoric Marcellos - by-the-slice or pie. Two other by-the- slice/pie in the Castro all a two minutes walk of each other.
Popular among foodies, reserve your table and impress your date. Modern California cuisine, Chef Melissa Perello.
https://www.frances-sf.com
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Frances
3870 17th StPopular among foodies, reserve your table and impress your date. Modern California cuisine, Chef Melissa Perello.
https://www.frances-sf.com
I'a Poke
314 Church StDancing
Retaining its historic name, Badlands transformed into a popular video/music dance bar. Self described Legendary Gay Dance Bar is welcoming and diverse. One of 2 bars in the Castro to dance and get down to top 40. Drink specials until 9 and then dance floor opens. Friday and Saturday you'll find lines 20 deep later around 11. sfbadlands.com
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San Francisco Badlands
4121 18th StRetaining its historic name, Badlands transformed into a popular video/music dance bar. Self described Legendary Gay Dance Bar is welcoming and diverse. One of 2 bars in the Castro to dance and get down to top 40. Drink specials until 9 and then dance floor opens. Friday and Saturday you'll find lines 20 deep later around 11. sfbadlands.com
Neighborhoods
Haight-Ashbury
Sightseeing
Because ... pop overs. Reserve ahead, parking can be a bit challenging.
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Cliff House
1090 Point Lobos AveBecause ... pop overs. Reserve ahead, parking can be a bit challenging.
Dry Clean
Just around the corner, "reasonably" priced and gentle on clothes compared to some other cleaners.
Castro Village Cleaners
4107 19th StJust around the corner, "reasonably" priced and gentle on clothes compared to some other cleaners.
Wine
Great selection of wine, knowledgeable staff, tasting and just around the corner.
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Castro Village Wine Co
4121 19th StGreat selection of wine, knowledgeable staff, tasting and just around the corner.
Swirl on Castro
572 Castro StSolid selection, fun staff and tasting.
Banking
Nice staff, free Notary for all - account holders or not. Other signatory services (eg medallion) are account holder only.
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Wells Fargo Bank
2100 Fillmore StNice staff, free Notary for all - account holders or not. Other signatory services (eg medallion) are account holder only.