Artworks and murals in San Francisco's Bayview neighborhood.

Things to
See, Eat, and Drink in Bayview

By Carol High

Off the beaten path, this San Francisco neighborhood is loaded with hidden gems for the most dedicated visitor.

Bayview is a neighborhood in the southeastern edge of the city sporting an abundant history filled with hidden culinary gems, urban farms (The New Farm, Urban FarmGirls), artists spaces (Open Studios), and shoreline parks (Heron's Head, India Basin).

Here are just a few of our favorite places in the Bayview.

1605 Jerrold Ave.

All Good Pizza

All Good Pizza was born out of longtime Bayview resident Kristin Houk’s desire to bring healthy and affordable food to their neighborhood while highlighting local vendors. Once a vacant lot, the corner is now a succulent-filled oasis for the community to gather around. The Neapolitan-style pizza is made in a brick oven. After 13 years at this location, All Good Pizza now boasts a new brick-and-mortar with a 1,200-square-foot deck to enjoy the Bayview sunshine.

4705 Third St.

Bayview Opera House

The Bayview Opera House, has stood since 1888, making it the city's oldest surviving theater. It even weathered the 1906 earthquake! This cultural hub has hosted various performances, from plays and musicals to vaudeville acts, and has also served as a community center for different events. A recent $5.7 million renovation has made it much more accessible and transformed the adjacent plaza into a community space with an outdoor stage.

32 Jennings St.

EcoCenter at Heron's Head Park

The EcoCenter at Heron’s Head Park is an environmental justice education center. It’s also San Francisco's first 100% “off-grid” building. Anyone’s welcome to pop in and learn about its solar power and alternative wastewater technologies. This is a popular area for birdwatching, too. Just outside the center is a relaxing walking path that stretches out to the bay to view local and migratory shorebirds. So, bring some binoculars and see what you can spot among the wetlands!

1634 Jerrold Ave.

Flora Grubb Gardens

Unless you've been living under a rock, you’ve probably already heard of Flora Grubb Gardens for their amazing selection of plants, pots, and patio furniture. It's the hippest garden center in the Bay Area, selling everything nature-related from terrariums to heated outdoor furniture.

5698 Third St.

Frank Grizzly's

Due to its significant local popularity, this former taco pop-up has turned brick-and-mortar. Frank Grizzly's specializes in "Cali-Mex" cuisine, blending flavors using locally sourced ingredients. Try their Quessabirra tacos, and look at their rotating list of specials, which feature decadent creations like caviar tostadas.

5166 Third St.

G. Mazzei & Sons' Hardware

A family-owned business since 1936, these guys are super friendly and down to help you out! Don’t forget to check out their epic window displays filled with vintage hardware bits and old family artifacts. Fun Fact: They still use their original scale from the ’30s! G. Mazzei & Sons' Hardware is a San Francisco legacy business.

5273 Third St.

Gratta Wines

This wine bar and specialty market is a neighborhood gem. "Gratta" in Italian means "from scratch. " The owners take this to heart, offering a selection of housemade wines and various bites and snacks from a small but charming counter. Sip a glass of their famous "garage blend" while munching on a charcuterie plate or housemade ravioli.

5176 Third St.

Gumbo Social

Chef Doyante Ball's soul food operation offers a fantastic trio of gumbos, various po'boy sandwiches, and sides. Every bowl of gumbo is rich, spiced, and delicious, made using a mouth-watering roux with an ultra-secret recipe. Their sandwiches are also great, made with crispy French bread and fresh coleslaw and lathered in their special garlic sauce. Gumbo Social is a must try.

1195 Evans Ave.

D10 Taproom at Hunters Point Brewery

Hunters Point Brewery has been pushing out beers since 1997, when it was known as Speakeasy Ales & Lagers, and opened their taproom, now known as the D10 Taproom, in 2011. The space is warm and inviting and has a unique selection of beers, including Speakeasy's locally famous Big Daddy IPA.

1439 Egbert Ave.

Laughing Monk Brewery

If you're in the mood for a great beer, check out Laughing Monk Brewery.They offer a refreshing blend of California hops and Belgian brewing techniques. Their selection ranges from hoppy pales to intricate Belgians, ensuring there's always something fresh to sample. Visit their taproom for a cold pint and good company.

1429 Mendell St.

Old Skool Cafe

Old Skool Cafe is a nonprofit 1940s-themed youth-run supper club. It provides a space for at-risk and previously incarcerated young people to learn job and life skills. The kids are spectacular. They work as chefs, servers, and entertainers. The food is delicious and the energy is awesome. You have to check this place out!

1750 Armstrong Ave.

Public Glass

Public Glass is San Francisco’s only nonprofit glass art studio and school. It offers classes from beginner to master levels in all disciplines. Students can learn fusing, slumping, lampworking, glassblowing, and glass sculpting.

50 Apparel Way

Sequoia Sake

Sequoia Sake is San Francisco's premier artisan sake brewery. It was founded by Jake Myrick and Noriko Kamei after they returned to the city from a decade-long stay in Japan. Unable to find the sake style they enjoyed in the U.S., they began crafting it at home. Renowned for their expertise, Sequoia sake exclusively utilizes locally sourced California ingredients, such as water from the Yosemite watershed and rice grown in the Sacramento Valley. Explore the art of sake by visiting their location on Apparel Way for a fun sake flight experience.

2150 Newcomb Ave.

Scrap

SCRAP (Scroungers Center For Reusable Art Parts), was founded in 1976 by Anne Marie Theilen to provide much needed art resources for teachers. You never know what you're gonna get here.

4732 Third St.

Tallio's Coffee

This local coffee shop and cafe serves up a variety of coffees, refreshers, and homemade sandwiches. Tallio's also brews a Surinese ginger drink, a spicy, delicious concoction with tropical flavor.

4608 Third St.

TATO

Created as a tribute to family roots in Mexico City, TATO is a great neighborhood spot that makes delicious tacos, burritos, and other Mexican specialties with fresh Californian ingredients. Try their vegetarian specialties, like roasted rainbow carrot tacos with hazelnut dukkah or mushroom tacos with salsa macha. The best part is you can enjoy a meal on their patio with a delicious craft cocktail.

5668 Third St.

What's the Scoop Ice Cream

24-year-old Anthony Womack is the creator of What's the Scoop Ice Cream, Bayview's sole independent ice cream parlor. The menu is delightful and showcases a variety of flavors inspired by his love for music. For instance, you can sample their Channel Oreo, a tribute to the renowned Frank Ocean album "Channel Orange", which presents Oreo ice cream between two fudge cookies. The store also sells pints of Goon with the Spoon, local rapper E-40s ice cream line.

5128 Third St

Yvonne's Southern Sweets

From humble beginnings in her home kitchen, Yvonne's Southern Sweets has become a beloved Bayview institution. Inspired by her grandmother's recipes, Yvonne's pralines and other sweet treats are famous in the Bayview community. The Pecan praline is the most recognized menu item, but the other confections, like peach cobblers and red velvet cupcakes, are also delicious.

Carol High

Carol is a digital marketer creating media-rich content for global audiences covering travel, San Francisco and the Bay Area, food & drink, outdoor experiences, and cross-cultural storytelling. Her work is found in the San Mateo Daily Journal and The Skyline View (Skyline College). Before travel writing, her professional background included working internationally in business, nonprofits, and government. She lives in San Francisco with her family and regularly explores the parks in her city, especially untamed McLaren Park.