The Best Food & Drink in Polk Gulch/Van Ness

Barley

Barley is a craft beer & wine bar with casual dining. Our mission is to bring to the community great local food and ingredients, paired with the best beverages from Bay Area breweries & wineries, at affordable prices in a fun, comfy space. more

BevMo - Van Ness

The superstore for liquor of all kinds.  Bevmo always has specials running and the events feature beer, wine, food pairings and so much more.   A great resource, for when you need that 1/2 gallon size whiskey bottle for your big party.... more

Bob's Donuts - Polk

Sometimes, all you want is a good- no-frills doughnut, and when those time come, nothing beats Bob's. Here you'll find plump, fluffy and straightforward doughnuts sprinkled with sugar, cinnamon and cookie crumbs, or glazed with silky chocolate or map... more

Common Sage

Named after the owner’s grand-daughter & the peppery herb. We're part deli, part grocery, we serve Asian-infused sandwiches, Japanese lunch boxes, groceries, snacks & beverages galore. more

Creative Sushi Catering

The best on(off)site sushi catering service for entire Bay Area! more

Fueling Station Cafe

A local eclectic cafe offering delicious baked goods, sandwiches, and beverages to fuel your day! more

Le Marais Bakery - Polk Gulch

This family-owned bakery and bistro serves quality interpretations of classic French dishes and artisanal pastries made with the very best organic and local ingredients. In the kitchen, croissants are small batch crafted with a combination of loca... more

Lotta's Bakery

Lotta's Bakery is a bakery serving up bread, (challah on Fridays), breakfast pastries, pies, cookies and cakes. Lotta also makes wedding & custom cakes via specialty order. more

Lush Gelato

Fresh, local gelato & sorbetto made from scratch in small batches. more

Matterhorn Restaurant

Switzerland is a mountainous wonderland reputed for its timely precision, sequestered accounts, yodeling goatherds, and the majestic Swiss Alps, crowned by the world-renowned Matterhorn. Let's toboggan down to San Francisco's version of the Matter... more

Star Bagel

Good bagels and breakfast sandwiches. more

Swan Oyster Depot

This combination fish market and oyster bar with counter seating is a San Francisco institution. A wonderful place to pop in for a bite at lunchtime and enjoy clam chowder, oysters, and smoked salmon with crusty sourdough bread and Anchor Steam Beer.... more

Sweet Glory

Handcrafted desserts, homemade from scratch and handpicked ingredients. more

The Jug Shop

From our founding in 1965, The Jug Shop has been a San Francisco destination for a comprehensive range of wine, beer, and distilled spirits. Family owned and operated, our philosophy combines dependable, personal service with knowledgeable and friend... more

The Pork Exchange

Love pork? At The Pork Exchange, we're taking sliders to the next level by bringing unique Asian inspired flavors to our most beloved meat. We're all about flexing our creativity, experimenting with new and different flavors, making delicous food, us... more

Whole Foods Market - Franklin

They bake a lot of their own breads and bring in specialties from Noe Valley Bakery, Artisan, Kerri's Kookies and La Graziola. And that's just the bakery. The store is huge. A great salad/soup bar, a deli and even a cafe area. An excellent place to s... more

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