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835 Divisadero St., San Francisco 94117
415-441-4844

CC Rider

Nestled between a pizza parlor and corner store deli, in the unsuspecting Lower Haight, lies a vintage store gem. Tiny in size, CC Rider's got style and soul. You could easily walk right by, but yo... read more

1516 Broadway, San Francisco 94109
415-885-4477

Cossu

Paging Aladdin and Scheherazade. Over-the-top Disney set with every imaginable Arabian Nights cliche. Ornate wall murals, beanbag cushions, tapestries and carpets from Azerbaijan. Live music, waite... read more

529 Alma St., San Francisco 94301
650-327-1323

Pampas

Brazilian churrascaria featuring an all-you-can-eat protein orgy of sword-skewered steak, sirloin, filets, chops, sausage, drumsticks, pork butt, turkey-wrapped-in-bacon, etc. The carnage just does... read more

152 Geary St., San Francisco 94199
415-986-0138

John Varvatos

Like the New York CBGB store, John Varvatos brings his part rock n’ roll and part modern style concept to SF. A masculine punch on an otherwise feminine block of Union Square, this two story ... read more

201 Post St., San Francisco 94108
415- 848-1900

Prada

This new store is a beautiful pristine space – no Reem Koolhaas by any means – but a design gem for SF’s Union Square. A scaled-down version of the original ten-story epicenter pl... read more

339 University Ave., San Francisco 94301
650-853-9800

Joya

An exciting spot that raised the bar for the University Avenue strip of restaurants when it originally opened, may have lost that momentum but still a fun destination. The sumptuous interiors from ... read more

499 Dolores St., San Francisco 94110
415-626-2533

Studio 3579

Across the street from famous Dolores Park sits a barely visible studio dedicated to showcasing local SF designers. In an appropriate to location communal hippie vibe three designers have come toge... read more

1919 Fillmore St., San Francisco 94115
415-567-1735

LTH Market

Owned by large retail company, Theory, LTH Market did not have it easy opening on the “no chain store” street of SF’s Pac Heights. But chain store this most certainly is not. A u... read more

3187 16th St., San Francisco 94103
415-626-1749

Belljar

Sweat and creative energy is what you feel when you enter the eclectic, Victorian-inspired home of Belljar. Art director turned graphic designer, Sasha Wingate, opens her shop to us filled with an ... read more

515 Gough St., San Francisco 94102
415-861-1025

Acrimony Boutique

Discreet “off the beaten path” location, Acrimony is undisputable style. Vibe is street tough meets refined sophisticate with a solid mixture of contemporary and designer brands inspiri... read more

597 Hayes St., San Francisco 94102
415-503-1440

Thread Lounge

What started as a pop-up traveling sample sale is now in a permanent location with no crazy lineups or New York sample sale beasts with claws (and credit cards) ready to attack. Current samples f... read more

1810 Union St., San Francisco 94123
415-440-0231

Devils Own

Down the stairs, away from street life lies a sleek, underground clothing boutique selling all that is Japanese urban chic. This modern space – all white walls, glass displays and large flat ... read more

1237 Polk St., San Francisco 94109
415-776-1237

McTeague's Saloon

This venue has not yet been reviewed. read more

1116 Folsom St. , San Francisco 94103
415-558-9946

Terroir Natural Wine Merchant

Organic wine bar on a leafy block in SOMA with the unpronouncable name. Sounds snooty, right? Owners are actually totally chill and wines are accessible and amazing—who knew Italian biodynami... read more

522 Octavia St., San Francisco 94102
415-621-6259

Encore Vintage

An atmospheric favorite, Encore’s assortment of vintage style brings any cowgirl out of the blues. Hailing from estate sales across the Wild West they’ve hand picked the best cameo neck... read more

2120 Union St., San Francisco 94123
415-351-2122

Alexis on Union St.

Walk up a small flight of stairs and into Alexis’s charming pink Victorian house filled with middle-of-the-road clothing. Repeating other stores on yuppie block, Alexis on Union carries mains... read more

827 Leavenworth St., San Francisco 94109
617-217-1400

Ransack Studios

A tiny, sleeper of a boutique is not to be missed with solid collections from local SF artists and designers whose work is influenced by urban living, hip hop culture, and self expression. Pr... read more

585 Post St., San Francisco 94199
415-440-7700

The Hundreds

Impossible to find, even when standing directly in front, THSF brings cult-like followers in by the hundreds. An LA born concept – original store in Fairfax 'hood – this acclaimed colle... read more

2241 Fillmore St., San Francisco 94115
415-673-7300

Clary Sage Organics

Jonesing for herb? Pay a visit to Pac Height’s Clary Sage offering the best in organic clothing, green yoga wear and holistic health care products bound to leave you feeling high on life. Thi... read more

368 Village Ln., San Francisco 95030
408-354-8006

Cin Cin Wine Bar

Any place kicking off happy hour at 4PM, let alone one with fantastic, diverse wine menu and slick staffers to match? Full pour, please. No-brainer brainchild of local restauranteur and lower-level... read more