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Browse 76 personal food recommendations from San Francisco and around the world with location, cuisine, price, and priority filters plus an interactive OpenStreetMap.

Food Atlas

Personal restaurant, cafe, bakery, boba, and dessert recommendations organized by location.

  • La Copa Loca (San Francisco, United States): Dessert, $, Food-first, 3 of 3 Rex's stars.
  • Shinpachi Shokudō (Tokyo, Japan): Japanese, $, Food-first, 3 of 3 Rex's stars. Locations: Best location: Kudanshita, 1 Chome-3-3 Kudankita, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 102-0073, Japan; Nishi-Shinjuku, 1-15-9 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku City, Tokyo, Japan; Seibu-Shinjuku, 1-26-3 Kabukicho, Shinjuku City, Tokyo, Japan; Tamachi, 5-27-12 Shiba, Minato City, Tokyo, Japan; Daimon, 2-4-3 Shibadaimon, Minato City, Tokyo, Japan; Kitasenju, 40-27 Senjuasahicho, Adachi City, Tokyo, Japan; Kamata, 5-27-9 Kamata, Ota City, Tokyo, Japan; Ikebukuro West, 1-26-5 Nishiikebukuro, Toshima City, Tokyo, Japan; Ogawamachi, 1-8-1 Kandaogawamachi, Chiyoda City, Tokyo, Japan; Kamata West Hanare, 7-65-1 Nishikamata, Ota City, Tokyo, Japan; Odakyu Machida Station, 1-39-15 Morino, Machida, Tokyo, Japan; Nishi-Gotanda, 1-25-5 Nishigotanda, Shinagawa City, Tokyo, Japan; Asakusa, 1-33-8 Asakusa, Taito City, Tokyo, Japan; Tanashi, 4-1-1 Tanashicho, Nishitokyo, Tokyo, Japan; Suidobashi, 3-7-14 Kandamisakicho, Chiyoda City, Tokyo, Japan; Hachioji, 12-1 Azumacho, Hachioji, Tokyo, Japan; Shinjuku Southeast, 3-35-5 Shinjuku, Shinjuku City, Tokyo, Japan; Nakano, 5-66-7 Nakano, Nakano City, Tokyo, Japan; Kameari, 3-25-1 Kameari, Katsushika City, Tokyo, Japan; Ningyocho, 2-6-4 Nihonbashiningyocho, Chuo City, Tokyo, Japan; Shibuya Meiji Street, 3-18-5 Shibuya, Shibuya City, Tokyo, Japan; Tachikawa Akebonocho, 2-33-1 Akebonocho, Tachikawa, Tokyo, Japan; Ichigaya, 4-2-15 Kudankita, Chiyoda City, Tokyo, Japan; Shimokitazawa, 2-19-11 Kitazawa, Setagaya City, Tokyo, Japan; Ochanomizu, 2-6-10 Kandasurugadai, Chiyoda City, Tokyo, Japan; Kichijoji, 1-7-7 Kichijoji Honcho, Musashino, Tokyo, Japan; Machida, 4-2-9 Haramachida, Machida, Tokyo, Japan; Otsuka, 2-6-10 Kitaotsuka, Toshima City, Tokyo, Japan; Kayabacho, 16-5 Nihonbashikabutocho, Chuo City, Tokyo, Japan; Kameido, 5-2-2 Kameido, Koto City, Tokyo, Japan; Jinbocho, 1-8-1 Kandajinbocho, Chiyoda City, Tokyo, Japan; Shinjuku Gyoen, 2-1-14 Shinjuku, Shinjuku City, Tokyo, Japan; Yutenji, 2-14-3 Yutenji, Meguro City, Tokyo, Japan; Kanda North, 3-21-8 Uchikanda, Chiyoda City, Tokyo, Japan; Kamiyacho, 4-3-20 Toranomon, Minato City, Tokyo, Japan; Kitasenju West, 2-55 Senju, Adachi City, Tokyo, Japan; Fudomae, 4-29-14 Nishigotanda, Shinagawa City, Tokyo, Japan; Shiodome, 1-9-1 Higashishinbashi, Minato City, Tokyo, Japan; Ogikubo, 1-15-2 Kamiogi, Suginami City, Tokyo, Japan; Takadanobaba, 1-4-18 Takadanobaba, Shinjuku City, Tokyo, Japan; Shibuya Dogenzaka, 2-6-7 Dogenzaka, Shibuya City, Tokyo, Japan; Musashikoyama, 3-23-1 Koyama, Shinagawa City, Tokyo, Japan; Jujo, 2-24-12 Kamijujo, Kita City, Tokyo, Japan.
  • Sushi Suki (San Francisco, United States): Sushi, $, Food-first, 3 of 3 Rex's stars. Note: Amazing deals on great sushi. Try the Sushi Suki Maki :D.
  • Dumpling Zone (San Francisco, United States): Dim Sum, $, Food-first, 3 of 3 Rex's stars. Note: Best dumplings at a cute neighborhood spot.
  • Mr. Pho (Copenhagen, Denmark): Vietnamese, $, Food-first, 3 of 3 Rex's stars. Locations: Best location: Nørregade, Nørregade 2, 1165 København, Denmark; Gothersgade, Gothersgade 10B, 1123 København, Denmark.
  • Oishi Matcha (San Francisco, United States): Cafes / Boba, $, Food-first, 3 of 3 Rex's stars.
  • Underdogs (San Francisco, United States): Mexican, $, Balanced, 3 of 3 Rex's stars. Note: Good for California-Mexican comfort food and sports bar vibes. Locations: Best location: Inner Sunset, 1224 9th Ave; Outer Sunset, 3600 Taraval St; Mission Bay, 128 King St.
  • Hardware Coffee Co. (San Francisco, United States): Cafes / Boba, $, Vibe-first, 3 of 3 Rex's stars. Locations: Best location: West Portal, 32 W Portal Ave; Ghirardelli Square, 900 North Point St, Suite E204B.
  • Tony's Pizza Napoletana (San Francisco, United States): Pizza / Italian, $$, Food-first, 3 of 3 Rex's stars. Note: Best pizza I've ever had.
  • Harborview Restaurant & Bar (San Francisco, United States): Dim Sum, $$, Balanced, 3 of 3 Rex's stars.
  • Lovejoy's Tea Room (San Francisco, United States): Specialty, $$, Vibe-first, 3 of 3 Rex's stars. Note: If you miss London, you should go here :D.
  • Art Bistro (San Francisco, United States): Cafes / Boba, $, Food-first, 2 of 3 Rex's stars. Note: Great spot with good deals. Make sure you don't go right after a nearby school gets out because the line will be long.
  • Burrito Loco (San Francisco, United States): Mexican, $, Food-first, 2 of 3 Rex's stars. Note: Great super tacos. Great place for takeout.
  • Hart (Copenhagen, Denmark): Bakeries, $, Food-first, 2 of 3 Rex's stars. Locations: Best location: Kødbyen, Høkerboderne 17, 1712 København, Denmark; Carlsberg Byen, Franciska Clausens Plads 29, 1799 København, Denmark; Frederiksberg, Gammel Kongevej 109, 1850 Frederiksberg, Denmark; Gammel Mønt, Gammel Mønt 4, 1117 København, Denmark; Holmen, Galionsvej 41, 1437 København, Denmark; Islands Brygge, Islands Brygge 23, 2300 København, Denmark; Istedgade, Istedgade 61, 1650 København, Denmark; Marmorkirken, Store Kongensgade 75, 1264 København, Denmark; Ravnsborggade, Ravnsborggade 1, 2200 København, Denmark; Refshalevej, Refshalevej 159A, 1432 København, Denmark; Stefansgade, Julius Bloms Gade 32, 2200 København, Denmark; Østerbro, Victor Borges Plads 2, 2100 København, Denmark.
  • Les Croissants Cafe (San Francisco, United States): Banh Mi, $, Food-first, 2 of 3 Rex's stars. Note: Amazing banh mi. Make sure it's open when you go. I've gone when it was closed a few times because I didn't check.
  • Tony's Slice House (San Francisco, United States): Pizza / Italian, $, Food-first, 2 of 3 Rex's stars. Note: A limited-menu slice house version of Tony's Pizza. The best pizzas, served in an amazing grab-and-go format. Locations: Best location: North Beach, 1556 Stockton St; Haight, 1535 Haight St.
  • Martha & Bros. Coffee Co. (San Francisco, United States): Cafes / Boba, $, Balanced, 2 of 3 Rex's stars. Locations: Best location: Noe Valley, 24th Street, 3868 24th St; Bernal Heights, 745 Cortland Ave; Noe Valley, Church Street, 1551 Church St; Inner Sunset, 401 Irving St.
  • Arsicault Bakery (San Francisco, United States): Bakeries, $, Food-first, 2 of 3 Rex's stars. Locations: Best location: Inner Richmond, 397 Arguello Blvd; Civic Center, 87 McAllister St; Mission Bay, 1070 Bridgeview Way, Unit B.
  • CHICHA San Chen (Berkeley, United States): Cafes / Boba, $, Food-first, 2 of 3 Rex's stars. Note: The best boba I've had in the Bay Area. Locations: Best location: Berkeley, 2400A Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA 94704; Cupertino, 19449 Stevens Creek Blvd, Cupertino, CA 95014; Daly City, 3 Serramonte Center, Daly City, CA 94015; Fremont, 43737 Boscell Rd, Fremont, CA 94538; San Jose, 1715 Lundy Ave, Ste 138, San Jose, CA 95131.
  • Dots Boba (San Francisco, United States): Cafes / Boba, $, Food-first, 2 of 3 Rex's stars.
  • El Porteño Empanadas (San Francisco, United States): Specialty, $, Food-first, 2 of 3 Rex's stars.
  • Hong Kong Lounge (San Francisco, United States): Dim Sum, $, Food-first, 2 of 3 Rex's stars.
  • Taste of India (San Francisco, United States): Indian, $, Food-first, 2 of 3 Rex's stars.
  • Wanpo Tea Shop (San Francisco, United States): Cafes / Boba, $, Food-first, 2 of 3 Rex's stars.
  • Java on Ocean (San Francisco, United States): Cafes / Boba, $, Balanced, 2 of 3 Rex's stars.
  • Tamalpie (Mill Valley, United States): Pizza / Italian, $, Balanced, 2 of 3 Rex's stars. Note: Neapolitan-inspired pizza in a warm neighborhood spot. Address: 477 Miller Ave, Mill Valley, CA 94941.
  • Java Beach Cafe (San Francisco, United States): Cafes / Boba, $, Vibe-first, 2 of 3 Rex's stars.
  • Brothers Korean BBQ (San Francisco, United States): Korean, $$, Balanced, 2 of 3 Rex's stars.
  • Tartine Bakery (San Francisco, United States): Bakeries, $$, Balanced, 2 of 3 Rex's stars. Locations: Best location: Inner Sunset, 1226 9th Ave; Mission Bakery, 600 Guerrero St; Manufactory, 595 Alabama St.
  • El Farolito (San Francisco, United States): Mexican, $, Food-first, 1 of 3 Rex's stars. Locations: Best location: Mission Street, 2779 Mission St; 24th Street, 2950 24th St; Excelsior, 4817 Mission St; North Beach, 1230 Grant Ave.
  • Karaage Shokudo Goichi Plus (Imabari, Japan): Japanese, $, Food-first, 1 of 3 Rex's stars. Address: 1 Chome-2-30 Nakahiyoshicho, Imabari, Ehime 794-0055, Japan.
  • Kuishin-bō Senryō (Onomichi, Japan): Udon / Ramen / Soba, $, Food-first, 1 of 3 Rex's stars. Address: 1 Chome-1-10 Tsuchido, Onomichi, Hiroshima 722-0035, Japan.
  • Lotus Banh Mi (Naperville, United States): Banh Mi, $, Food-first, 1 of 3 Rex's stars. Locations: Best location: Naperville, 206 S Washington St, Naperville, IL 60540; UIC University Village, 719 W Maxwell St, Chicago, IL 60607; UIC Student Center West, 818 S Wolcott Ave, Chicago, IL 60612; Loop Washington, 166 W Washington St, Chicago, IL 60602; Loop Adams, 200 W Adams St, Chicago, IL 60606; Oak Brook, 3041 Butterfield Rd, Ste 111, Oak Brook, IL 60523; Northbrook, 1361 Shermer Rd, Northbrook, IL 60062; Merchandise Mart, 222 W Merchandise Mart Plaza, 2nd Floor, Chicago, IL 60654.
  • Pop's Sandwich Shop (San Francisco, United States): Sandwiches, $, Food-first, 1 of 3 Rex's stars.
  • Roxie Food Center (San Francisco, United States): Sandwiches, $, Food-first, 1 of 3 Rex's stars. Note: This place is a little hidden in a corner store, but it's worth finding.
  • Sayama Tea Ice Cream Specialty Store - Amacha (Tokyo, Japan): Dessert, $, Food-first, 1 of 3 Rex's stars. Address: CF1310 1F, 1 Chome-3-10 Fujimi, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 102-0071, Japan.
  • Teaism (Washington, DC, United States): Cafes / Boba, $, Balanced, 1 of 3 Rex's stars. Locations: Best location: Dupont Circle, 2009 R St NW, Washington, DC 20009; Lafayette Park, 800 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20006; Penn Quarter, 400 8th St NW, Washington, DC 20004.
  • Kabura Coffee (Kamakura, Japan): Cafes / Boba, $, Vibe-first, 1 of 3 Rex's stars. Address: 2 Chome-15-14 Hase, Kamakura, Kanagawa 248-0016, Japan.
  • Baby Blues BBQ (San Francisco, United States): American / BBQ / Diner, $, Food-first, 1 of 3 Rex's stars.
  • Beit Rima (San Francisco, United States): Middle Eastern / Mediterranean, $, Food-first, 1 of 3 Rex's stars.
  • Bertie’s Proper Fish & Chips (Edinburgh, United Kingdom): Specialty, $, Food-first, 1 of 3 Rex's stars. Address: 9 Victoria St, Edinburgh EH1 2HE, United Kingdom.
  • Bursa (San Francisco, United States): Middle Eastern / Mediterranean, $, Food-first, 1 of 3 Rex's stars.
  • Dinosaurs Sandwiches (San Francisco, United States): Banh Mi, $, Food-first, 1 of 3 Rex's stars. Locations: Castro, 2275 Market St; Best location: Ocean Avenue, 2522 Ocean Ave; SoMa, 18 Boardman Pl.
  • Jade & Java (San Francisco, United States): Cafes / Boba, $, Food-first, 1 of 3 Rex's stars.
  • Jane The Bakery (San Francisco, United States): Bakeries, $, Food-first, 1 of 3 Rex's stars.
  • Khao Tiew (San Francisco, United States): Thai, $, Food-first, 1 of 3 Rex's stars.
  • Komeya No Bento (San Francisco, United States): Japanese, $, Food-first, 1 of 3 Rex's stars.
  • La Taqueria (San Francisco, United States): Mexican, $, Food-first, 1 of 3 Rex's stars.
  • Maison de l’arz (Brussels, Belgium): Middle Eastern / Mediterranean, $, Food-first, 1 of 3 Rex's stars. Address: Rue des Alexiens 63, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium.
  • Manna (San Francisco, United States): Korean, $, Food-first, 1 of 3 Rex's stars.
  • Minowa Yakiniku Izakaya (Tokyo, Japan): Japanese, $, Food-first, 1 of 3 Rex's stars. Address: 2 Chome-12-1 Narihira, Sumida City, Tokyo 130-0002, Japan.
  • Mitchell's Ice Cream (San Francisco, United States): Dessert, $, Food-first, 1 of 3 Rex's stars.
  • Old Jerusalem (San Francisco, United States): Middle Eastern / Mediterranean, $, Food-first, 1 of 3 Rex's stars.
  • Perilla (San Francisco, United States): Vietnamese, $, Food-first, 1 of 3 Rex's stars. Note: Get the beef or five-spice chicken and some noodles.
  • San Tung (San Francisco, United States): Chinese, $, Food-first, 1 of 3 Rex's stars. Note: Famous dry-fried chicken wings plus dependable Chinese comfort dishes.
  • Sunflower Garden (San Francisco, United States): Vietnamese, $, Food-first, 1 of 3 Rex's stars.
  • Sushi Kinta (San Francisco, United States): Sushi, $, Food-first, 1 of 3 Rex's stars.
  • The Pots Hot Pot (San Francisco, United States): Hot Pot, $, Food-first, 1 of 3 Rex's stars.
  • Brasserie Le Bourbon (Paris, France): French / Brasserie, $, Balanced, 1 of 3 Rex's stars. Address: 1 Pl. du Palais Bourbon, 75007 Paris, France.
  • Hot Woks Cool Sushi (Chicago, United States): Asian / Fusion, $, Balanced, 1 of 3 Rex's stars. Locations: Best location: Millennium Park, 30 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60603; Pulaski, 3930 N Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60641.
  • Le Kléber Brasserie (Paris, France): French / Brasserie, $, Balanced, 1 of 3 Rex's stars. Address: 80 Av. Kléber, 75116 Paris, France.
  • Mel's Drive-In (San Francisco, United States): American / BBQ / Diner, $, Balanced, 1 of 3 Rex's stars. Locations: Best location: Geary, 3355 Geary Blvd; Lombard, 2165 Lombard St; 4th and Mission, 801 Mission St; Van Ness, 1050 Van Ness Ave.
  • Roti Indian Bistro (San Francisco, United States): Indian, $, Balanced, 1 of 3 Rex's stars.
  • Van de Werf (Amsterdam, Netherlands): European / Modern, $, Balanced, 1 of 3 Rex's stars. Address: NDSM-Kade 2, 1033 PG Amsterdam, Netherlands.
  • Four Chairs (San Francisco, United States): Breakfast / Brunch, $, Vibe-first, 1 of 3 Rex's stars.
  • Sana'a Cafe (San Francisco, United States): Cafes / Boba, $, Vibe-first, 1 of 3 Rex's stars.
  • Amber Indian Restaurant (San Francisco, United States): Indian, $$, Balanced, 1 of 3 Rex's stars.
  • Berenjak (London, United Kingdom): Middle Eastern / Mediterranean, $$, Balanced, 1 of 3 Rex's stars. Locations: Best location: Borough, 1 Bedale St, London SE1 9AL, United Kingdom; Soho, 27 Romilly St, London W1D 5AL, United Kingdom.
  • China Live (San Francisco, United States): Chinese, $$, Balanced, 1 of 3 Rex's stars. Note: Very modern and experiential.
  • Frontera Grill (Chicago, United States): Mexican, $$, Balanced, 1 of 3 Rex's stars. Address: 445 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60654.
  • House of Prime Rib (San Francisco, United States): American / BBQ / Diner, $$, Balanced, 1 of 3 Rex's stars. Note: This is an SF classic. Try to go here at least once.
  • Joe's of Westlake (Daly City, United States): Pizza / Italian, $$, Balanced, 1 of 3 Rex's stars. Note: Classic red-sauce Italian with old-school Daly City energy. Address: 11 Glenwood Ave, Daly City, CA 94015.
  • Nara Sushi (San Francisco, United States): Sushi, $$, Balanced, 1 of 3 Rex's stars.
  • Original Joe's (San Francisco, United States): Pizza / Italian, $$, Balanced, 1 of 3 Rex's stars.
  • Veeraswamy (London, United Kingdom): Indian, $$, Balanced, 1 of 3 Rex's stars. Address: Victory House, 99 Regent St., London W1B 4RS, United Kingdom.
  • The Old Clam House (San Francisco, United States): Seafood, $$, Vibe-first, 1 of 3 Rex's stars.