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Haight & Cole Valley

Cha Cha Cha

Caribbean-Latin tapas restaurant

A Haight Street institution since 1984 serving bold Caribbean-Latin tapas — jerk chicken, ropa vieja, Cajun shrimp, paella — alongside legendary sangria in a lively, colorful dining room.

1801 Haight St  ·  415-386-7670

Parada 22

Puerto Rican restaurant

A veteran-owned Haight Street gem serving authentic Puerto Rican cuisine — mofongo, pernil, tostones — in a colorful dining room with Caribbean cocktails.

1805 Haight St  ·  415-750-1111

Zazie

French bistro

A beloved Cole Valley neighborhood bistro specializing in Southern French country cooking, known for all-day brunch, a seasonal dinner menu, and a heated garden patio; proudly tip-free with living wages for all staff.

941 Cole St  ·  415-564-5332

Crepes on Cole

Crêperie

A beloved Cole Valley crêperie serving sweet and savory crêpes for breakfast and lunch, with sidewalk seating and a warm neighborhood feel that has made it a local staple for decades.

100 Carl St  ·  415-664-1800

Magnolia Brewing

Brewpub

A revived Haight Street craft brewery and pub — founded in 1997 and reopened under new local ownership in December 2024 — serving house-brewed beers, a full cocktail bar, and pub fare in a wide-windowed corner taproom at Haight and Masonic.

1398 Haight St  ·  415-864-7468

Toronado

Craft beer bar

A legendary Lower Haight craft beer mecca open since 1987, now under new local ownership, pouring roughly 50 rotating taps in a cash-only, no-frills setting beloved by serious beer drinkers worldwide.

547 Haight St  ·  415-863-2276

The Alembic

Craft cocktail bar and restaurant

A cozy Upper Haight institution known for meticulously crafted cocktails, an extensive American whiskey selection, and a creative small-plates menu ideal for date nights.

1725 Haight St  ·  415-666-0822

Mad Dog in the Fog

British pub

A beloved San Francisco British pub — relocated from the Lower Haight to the Upper Haight in 2022 and the namesake of Train's new album — offering imported beers, pub grub, and multiple TVs for sports at Haight and Clayton.

1568 Haight St  ·  415-626-7279

O'Reilly's of Haight Street

Irish pub and live music venue

A lively Irish pub at the western end of Haight-Ashbury offering nightly live music, big-screen sports, Guinness on tap, and a warm neighborhood vibe with a traditional fireplace.

1840 Haight St  ·  415-440-8585

Stoa Bar

Neighborhood bar with food

A relaxed Lower Haight neighborhood bar open Monday through Saturday from 4 p.m., serving food alongside craft drinks in a convivial setting at the corner of Haight and Pierce.

701 Haight St

Noc Noc

Eclectic cocktail bar

A funky, cave-like Lower Haight bar with a grotto-style interior, strong craft cocktails, local beer on tap, and an enduring following for its creative, irreverent atmosphere.

557 Haight St  ·  415-861-5811

Zam Zam

Classic cocktail bar

One of San Francisco's most storied dive bars — a Haight Street legacy business open since 1941 — serving no-nonsense martinis and classic cocktails in a Moorish-themed room with an old-school ethos.

1633 Haight St  ·  415-861-2545

Finnegans Wake

Irish bar

A laid-back Cole Valley Irish bar with a spacious, popular patio ideal for groups, offering draft beers and a warm neighborhood atmosphere on Cole Street.

937 Cole St  ·  415-731-6119

Sandy's

New Orleans-inspired sandwich shop

A popular Upper Haight sandwich counter known for its acclaimed New Orleans-style muffulettas and other hearty sandwiches, drawing loyal lunch crowds of neighborhood regulars.

1933 Haight St

Dumpling Union

Dim sum and dumpling restaurant

The Lower Haight outpost of this popular dim sum spot at Haight and Steiner, serving pillowy bao, expertly crafted xiao long bao, siu mai, and beef chow mein in a casual, walk-in-friendly setting.

398 Haight St

Cole Valley Tavern

American neighborhood bar and restaurant

A reliable Cole Valley corner bar and restaurant at Cole and Carl serving inventive cocktails and West Coast comfort food, a neighborhood go-to for locals and N-Judah commuters alike.

897 Cole St  ·  415-742-5780

Kezar Pub

Sports bar and restaurant

A lively Cole Valley sports bar with celebrated chicken wings, plentiful seating, and a wall of big-screen TVs, beloved by locals for game nights and casual dining.

770 Stanyan St  ·  415-386-9292

Beit Rima

Lebanese-inspired restaurant

The Cole Valley outpost of the acclaimed Lebanese-inspired restaurant, serving outstanding mezze, shawarma, and seasonal Middle Eastern dishes in a calm, intimate setting.

770 Stanyan St

Bambino's Ristorante

Italian restaurant

A charming old-school Italian trattoria in Cole Valley serving hearty pastas, risotto, and classic mains in a cozy, family-friendly dining room.

900 Cole St  ·  415-665-8755

Ritual Coffee Roasters

Specialty coffee roaster and café

One of San Francisco's premier specialty coffee roasters, with a Haight Street café serving single-origin pour-overs, espresso drinks, and pastries in a sleek, light-filled space.

1300 Haight St  ·  415-641-1011

Metro Hotel

Boutique hotel

A comfortable, well-priced boutique hotel in the Lower Haight with a charming garden courtyard, individually decorated rooms, and easy walkability to Haight Street dining and Divisadero transit.

319 Divisadero St  ·  415-861-5364

Stanyan Park Hotel

Historic boutique hotel

A registered San Francisco historic landmark built in 1905, sitting directly across from Golden Gate Park, offering gracious Victorian-era rooms and suites within easy reach of Haight Street and Cole Valley.

750 Stanyan St  ·  415-751-1000

Red Victorian

Boutique hotel and community space

A revived Haight Street landmark with boutique hotel rooms, a ground-floor café, and a community gathering space honoring the neighborhood's countercultural spirit and history.

1665 Haight St

The Haight Ashbury Inn

Victorian bed and breakfast

A charming Victorian bed and breakfast steps from the iconic Haight-Ashbury intersection, offering cozy rooms in a historic building with a quintessential neighborhood setting.

943 Scott St  ·  415-431-4541

Booksmith

Independent bookstore

A beloved Haight Street independent bookstore since 1976, now at 1727 Haight, offering a well-curated selection of new books and hosting regular author events that anchor the neighborhood's literary life.

1727 Haight St  ·  415-863-8688

Amoeba Music

Independent music and entertainment store

One of the world's great independent music stores — occupying a former bowling alley on Haight Street — stocking a vast selection of new and used vinyl, CDs, DVDs, and music memorabilia across every genre.

1855 Haight St  ·  415-831-1200

Mendels Art and Craft Supplies

Art supply and fabric store

A Haight Street legacy business offering art supplies, fabrics, and craft materials — a long-time resource for artists, costumers, and makers in the neighborhood.

1556 Haight St  ·  415-621-1287

Piedmont Boutique

Costume and festival fashion boutique

A Haight Street landmark since 1972, famous for theatrical costumes, festival wear, and an outrageous window display of giant fishnet-clad legs that has become an unofficial neighborhood icon.

1452 Haight St  ·  415-864-8075

Love on Haight

Tie-dye and local designer boutique

A Haight Street institution offering hand-dyed and colorful clothing, accessories, and locally designed apparel that keeps the neighborhood's countercultural fashion spirit alive.

1400 Haight St  ·  415-252-5098

San Franpsycho

San Francisco lifestyle apparel shop

A homegrown Haight Street clothing brand and boutique celebrating San Francisco's neighborhoods and culture through original graphic tees, hoodies, hats, and accessories.

1704 Haight St

FTC Skateboarding

Skate shop

San Francisco's most iconic skate shop, a Haight Street institution since 1986 that stocks boards, shoes, and apparel while remaining a cornerstone of the city's skateboarding culture.

1632 Haight St  ·  415-487-9090

Cole Valley Pets

Independent pet supply store

A neighborhood staple in Cole Valley stocking premium pet food, supplies, and accessories for dogs and cats, with knowledgeable staff and a loyal local following.

818 Cole St  ·  415-665-7387

San Francisco Mercantile — Welcome Haight & Ashbury

Counterculture gift shop and welcome center

A partnership between SF Mercantile and San Francisco Heritage in the historic Doolan-Larson Building at Haight and Ashbury, celebrating neighborhood history with locally made gifts, books, art, and memorabilia.

557 Ashbury St

The Love of Ganesha

Spiritual and eclectic gift shop

A beloved Haight-Ashbury gift shop stocking incense, crystals, spiritual decor, and an eclectic range of goods reflecting the neighborhood's mystical and countercultural sensibility.

1668 Haight St  ·  415-863-2626

Cole Valley Fair

Neighborhood gift and home goods shop

A charming Cole Valley gift shop offering a curated selection of home goods, greeting cards, toys, and locally crafted gifts that has served the neighborhood for many years.

897 Cole St  ·  415-731-7600

Haight Street Art Center

Printmaking gallery and cultural center

A vibrant Lower Haight gallery and printmaking studio celebrating poster art, counterculture history, and community creativity — currently hosting the landmark free 'Forever Grateful' Grateful Dead exhibition through September 20.

215 Haight St

Madrone Art Bar

Art bar and music venue

A Lower Haight bar that doubles as a rotating gallery space and live music room, known for eclectic themed nights, local DJs, and a colorful, art-covered interior.

500 Divisadero St  ·  415-241-0202

The DeLuxe

Jazz and live music club

Haight Street's storied jazz room, reopened in June 2026 after a three-year closure, offering nightly live music — jazz, blues, roots, and more — in a refurbished Art Deco interior at Haight and Clayton.

1511 Haight St

O'Reilly's of Haight Street

Irish pub music venue

A dedicated live music venue inside an Irish pub, with nightly performances ranging from folk and rock to singer-songwriters at the western end of Haight-Ashbury.

1840 Haight St  ·  415-440-8585

Amoeba Music

Music store and in-store performance venue

Beyond its role as a legendary record store, Amoeba regularly hosts free in-store performances, listening parties, and special events in its enormous Haight Street space.

1855 Haight St  ·  415-831-1200

Kezar Stadium

Historic outdoor stadium

A historic 10,000-seat open-air stadium at the southeastern corner of Golden Gate Park, home to San Francisco City FC soccer and a wide range of community sports, track, and cultural events.

670 Stanyan St  ·  415-831-2700

Kezar Pavilion

Indoor arena

A 4,000-seat indoor arena adjacent to Kezar Stadium in Golden Gate Park, hosting basketball, volleyball, boxing, roller derby, concerts, and community events year-round.

755 Stanyan St  ·  415-831-2700

Park Branch Library

Public library and community gathering space

The Haight-Ashbury branch of the San Francisco Public Library at 1833 Page Street, a community hub for neighborhood meetings, readings, HANC gatherings, and public programs.

1833 Page St  ·  415-355-5656

HAUM Studios — Haight-Ashbury

Yoga studio

A serene, community-centered yoga studio at 780 Stanyan Street across from Golden Gate Park, offering Hatha, Vinyasa, Restorative, Yin, and sound bath classes in a space formerly known as Yoga Tree.

780 Stanyan St

BODYROK Haight

Pilates-inspired strength studio

A Haight-Ashbury studio offering 45-minute pilates-inspired full-body strength training classes on reformer machines, suitable for all fitness levels.

1740 Haight St

CorePower Yoga — Haight

Yoga studio

A well-equipped Haight Street yoga studio offering heated classes including Yoga Sculpt, C2, and Hot Power Fusion in a modern setting.

1750 Haight St

The Panhandle

Linear urban park

A beloved three-quarter-mile green corridor running from Stanyan to Baker Street along Oak and Fell, offering walking and bike paths, a renovated playground, the Nate Thurmond basketball court, and shaded picnic areas.

Oak St & Fell St between Stanyan & Baker

Buena Vista Park

Hilltop park and dog play area

San Francisco's oldest park, a wooded hilltop above Haight-Ashbury with panoramic city views, off-leash dog areas, and winding trails through eucalyptus and redwood groves.

Haight St & Buena Vista Ave W

Kezar Stadium Track

Public running track

The 400-meter all-weather track at Kezar Stadium is open to the public for walking, jogging, and running when not reserved for events, a favorite among neighborhood fitness regulars.

670 Stanyan St  ·  415-831-2700

Panhandle Playground

Renovated neighborhood playground

A renovated public playground at Oak and Ashbury in the Panhandle, redesigned as part of the city's Let'sPlaySF! initiative with modern play structures and improved amenities for families.

Oak St & Ashbury St, Panhandle

Golden Gate Park — Haight Entrance

Urban park and recreation hub

The eastern entrance to Golden Gate Park at Stanyan Street puts world-class parkland minutes from Haight and Cole Valley, with bike paths, meadows, the Conservatory of Flowers, Hippie Hill, lawn bowling, and disc golf all within easy reach.

Stanyan St & Fell St  ·  415-831-2700

Nate Thurmond Basketball Court

Public basketball court

A renovated full-court basketball facility in the Panhandle, named in honor of Golden State Warriors legend Nate Thurmond through a partnership with the Warriors Community Foundation and Good Tidings Foundation.

Oak St & Masonic Ave, Panhandle