Tala’s Guide to the Excelsior District
Zabb Thai Cuisine
4440 Mission Street, San Francisco
“An affordable and delicious family-owned Thai restaurant with legit lunch specials and the most delicious papaya salad. There’s lots of seating and they are very family friendly.”
Ty Sandwich
4829 Mission Street, San Francisco
“One of the city’s best Bahn Mi spots. Grab and go, no seating. I like the lemongrass tofu sandwich best. Their Imperial Rolls and Spring rolls are also not to be missed, and they have boba tea!”
Dim Sum King
4675 Mission Street, San Francisco
“A brand-new Chinese bakery with lots of seating and quick service. They have a large selection of baked and steamed buns, dumplings, rice noodle rolls, pastries, rice porrige, and breads. Their Chili Oil available for purchase by the jar is a special treat.”
Dark Horse Inn
942 Geneva Avenue, San Francisco
“A family-friendly bar and restaurant with awesome craft cocktails, draft beer, delicious pub food, and possibly the best Buffalo fried chicken sandwich you’ve ever had. They also have a kids menu have two TVs; one playing sports and the other playing classic films.”
The Halfway Club
1166 Geneva Avenue, San Francisco
“The Excelsior’s newest bar and restaurant specializing in Midwestern-inspired cocktails and food. The Wedge Salad with Buffalo Chicken Skin Chicharrones will make you crave salad every day and they have a lovely sunny patio. They show movies and have trivia nights, too.”
Double Shot Coffee
4587 Mission Street, San Francisco
“A locally owned café and breakfast spot with delicious coffee, bagels, and more. Art lovers and Deadheads alike will appreciate the trippy Jerry Garcia mural on the wall, as the Excelsior is where he grew up.”
Mexico Tipico
4581 Mission Street, San Francisco
“IMO this is the best burrito spot in the neighborhood. We love the grilled chicken super burrito and quesadilla suizas. They also have scrumptious quesabirria tacos and are open for breakfast. The line is often out the door, but it’s absolutely worth the wait.”
The Goodwill Store
4631 Mission Street, San Francisco
“Thrifty folks will appreciate the huge selection of secondhand clothes, records, tableware that is not picked-over and overpriced like other thrift shops in the city.”
Gentilly
4826 Mission Street, San Francisco
“A woman-owned Cajun restaurant with delicious shrimp appetizers, frozen drinks, fried chicken, gumbo, and more. They have live music every Friday and have a comprehensive craft cocktail list as well. It’s a lovely and inviting space with a long bar and lots of seating.”