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Divisadero Street, one of San Francisco’s longest and most dynamic restaurant corridors, was, once upon a time, the original dividing line of the city’s east and west sides. Now it’s well-known for scene-y bars such as Madrone’s and boujee grocers like Bi-Rite. But we can all enjoy Divisadero Street. There’s nothing wrong with hitting Popeye’s for a tub of red beans and rice to take to Alamo Square Park, nor boozing your way through Emporium’s carnival-esque scene. Who amongst us could deny the joy of Souvla’s various yogurts or standing in line at the Mill for a hardy avocado toast? These 16 restaurants, clubs, bars, burrito spots, and fine dining destinations make the sprawling street a must-visit for any gourmands hitting San Francisco hard.
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Where Eat and Drink Down Divisadero Street
Whether you call it the Western Addition or NoPa, this main drag offers top-notch toasts, classic breakfasts, dazzling drinks, scintillating ramen, and more
Brenda's Meat & Three
This sophomore effort from New Orleans native Brenda Buenviaje offers a restaurant-y take on the classic Southern meat and three. It’s an affordably priced option as far as the neighborhood is concerned. Order crackly fried chicken, juicy brisket, and vegan collards. And remember that the U-shaped bar is a great perch for parties of one or two.
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Little Star Pizza
The oozy, buttery deep-dish pies at Little Star are not a carbon copy of some Chicago creation by any stretch. With topping possibilities like artichokes and goat cheese, they’re a distinctly California creation — and a drop-dead delicious one at that. Don’t miss the classic — with sausage, mushrooms, and green bell pepper — and the spicy chicken wings. The wine and beer list isn’t all that bad either.
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Che Fico
This rustic Italian restaurant in a gorgeous second-story space above Divisadero Street is an ideal showcase for the talents of chef David Nayfeld and this team. Nayfeld’s Jewish-Italian cuisine, handmade pasta, and perfectly charred pizza in his own San Francisco style. Great drinks seal the deal, and no meal here would be complete without desserts like olive oil cake and a wood-fired crostata for two, topped with a perfect globe of gelato.
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Eddie's Cafe
Granted legacy business status for its long tenure, Eddie’s diner-y atmosphere can practically slow down time. The greasy spoon was opened in 1974 to feed Western Addition customers on classic soul food like grits and gumbo, and in 1988, the couple Helen and Min Hwang purchased the place, focusing their efforts on ideal breakfasts and their zany mug collection.
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Ju-Ni
Deluxe omakase sushi treatment with a personal touch makes Ju-Ni one of the city’s best. Chef Geoffrey Lee and business partner Tan Truong earned a Michelin star in 2017 for their meticulous food and service: 12 courses for just 12 diners per seating. There’s a huge amount of personal attention — four customers to one chef — that this restaurant doubles as a tutorial, an investment in sushi education.
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4505 Burgers & BBQ
Best consumed with a beer on the heated patio, this barbecue spot is filled to the brim with smoked meats of all types, including ribs, chicken, and pulled pork. The burger is a favorite for many, featuring grass-fed beef with, lettuce, onion, Gruyere cheese, and secret sauce on a griddled bun. Excellent sides abound including frankaroni (crispy fried macaroni and cheese with hot dogs), beef tallow french fries, and posole.
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Bar Crudo
Seafood chowder, the crudo sampler, lobster burrata salad, repeat — Bar Crudo has served basically the same menu since it opened in 2005 and that’s a very good thing. If anything, this cleanly decorated neighborhood spot has increased in popularity in recent years as Divisadero Street has gotten more crowded. Adding to the fun, it’s home to one of the city’s most popular happy hours.
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Fool's Errand
Fool’s Errand is a wise choice when seeking a cozy bar with outdoor parklet seating. There’s an outstanding selection of local beers and wines to be had, including a healthy selection of natural and biodynamic wines. Another area of emphasis: Riesling, with several available by the glass at any given time. A cheese board is an option, should you need one. Consider this a great back-pocket date spot.
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Nopa
With its classic California-style menu, and busy neighborhood feel, this lofty and almost barn-like restaurant quickly worked its way into the hearts of the city when it opened in 2006. It’s remained a favorite since: the grass-fed burger is a late-night restaurant industry go-to; seven o’clock reservations are booked out months in advance; and the narrow bar clutters early-on every night as locals elbow their way in for concisely made drinks.
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Katsuo & Kombu
Chefs Jiro Lin and Takashi Saito of Hamano Sushi opened this new spot for rich broth and inspired udon after just about giving themselves tennis elbow cracking out noodles at their Noe Valley restaurant. Now guests flock here for bowls of imported wild kombu and tan tan dry udon noodles chockful of kurobuta pork and egg.
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Club Waziema
This restaurant, bar, and venue has been around since 1997, and before that was known as Club Morocco in the 1960s, a venue for artists including Marvin Gaye and Billie Holliday. Owners Giday Beshue and Nebiat Tesfazgi put powerful injera on the menu, a big hit with the locals, in addition to collard greens, beef stew in Berbere sauce, and, thankfully, a full bar.
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Horsefeather
Craftsman wood finishes, an enclosed front patio with natural light, and a menu of excellent cocktails give this neighborhood bar extra charm. The food menu is filled with low-key comfort food items like pulled pork tacos and fried chicken, balanced with lighter dishes and afternoon coffee service in the form of crispy mochi and espresso martinis.
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That's My Jam
After a proper chronicle trying to open, Mark Sethi and Nadia Wit brought their gorgeous toasts and Persian black tea made with saffron to Divisadero Street in late 2022. The avocado toasts are ornate, some topped with ricotta and others with salmon belly; there’s a baguette breakfast sandwich worth ordering, too. Plus, Sethi built the gorgeous and tremendous parklet all on his own throughout the pandemic, worth visiting in its own right.
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The Page
The Page has: Lots of whiskey, 22 beers on tap, carpet on the floor, and layer upon layer of San Francisco history. It’s also cash only, which freaks patrons out in this day and age. but don’t expect to use your Bitcoins there anytime soon, as the website’s response to its currency-forward state is: "Berating us about this only makes us stronger." Believe it.
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Souvenir Coffee
This East Bay roaster has locations in Oakland and Berkeley in addition to its Divisadero Street outpost, working with Oakland’s Royal Coffee in addition to fostering a few direct relationships in Brazil and Rwanda. The coffees are mellow and on the lighter side, though specialty drinks including the Havana latte and Bloom latte offer inventive and punchy drinks for the bold.
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Powder Shaved Snow
Offering a Californian twist on a Taiwanese treat, Powder Shaved Snow is popular for its light, fluffy ribbons of “snow” shaved from frozen blocks of dairy. It’s a sunny day delight that won’t leave you stuffed, but definitely satisfied. Head next door for a boba complement from Tea & Others.
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