A SF landmark, this is the best place to get one-of-a-kind gifts. Be careful when visiting the Jade Room, which is like a small Asian Art museum.
There's also an outpost at SFO in the international terminal main hall (between A and G, open to the public)!
City Lights isn't so much 'stocked' as 'curated'. For its size this has to be the best independent bookshop in the world. When you're finished buying go next door to Vesuvio and get drunk.
The bookstore may be the main draw, but don't miss the rest of the mini-mall packed into this nondescript Japantown building - cool stores and excellent dining options!
San Francisco's favorite fashion outpost featuring the fine, delectable, visual sensations of high-end body jewelry, one of a kind clothing. - Whitney
We die for the salted-caramel ice cream...it's #35 on 7x7's Big Eat SF 2010. Mehr erfahren.
Incredible selection of books about food as well as awesome guests talking about food.
SF Weekly’s Best Of 2011 Winner – Editorial Pick – BEST REIMAGINED BOOK STOREHandwritten recommendations next to books staffers love, & more than 200 in-store author readings per year... Mehr erfahren.
Check out the staff selections. They're amazing. And a good set of used books too.
SF Weekly’s Best Of 2011 Winner – Editorial Pick – BEST TOURIST TRINKET SHOPThis classy alternative to the Chinatown and Fisherman's Wharf souvenir schlock shops has everything in-the-know tourists Mehr erfahren.
Just get the umami burger. Ask for diablo sauce. Get the pickle tray and smushed potatoes!
These bad boys are handmade in-house (if you're lucky, right in front of your eyes). After tasting these wax-free delights you'll be hard-pressed to go back to anybody else's truffles.
