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 fabulous Chinese bakery with lots of seating and quick service. They have a good 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.”

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 organized, not picked-over and nor overpriced like other thrift shops in the city.”