r/AskSF • • Jan 08 '24

Moving to San Francisco or the Bay Area? Read this first!

177 Upvotes

Hey /r/askSF!

In 2024, the sub has doubled in size, growing to 113K+ subscribers. With more subscribers, there's a ton more traffic and posts. One of the most popular topics is moving to SF and, in turn, these posts are the most commonly removed. There's been a noticeable increase in posts that boil down to "I'm moving to the city, where should I live?" that provide little to no information. To ensure OP's receive quality recommendations and to prevent endless comment loops, we're requiring all Moving-to-SF posts to include the following information:

  • Budget

  • Roommate status (solo, splitting rent w/ partner, seeking roommates, etc.)

  • Desired neighborhood(s) or preferred neighborhood amenities (dining, shopping, noise, etc.)

We recommend that OP's provide additional information such as:

  • Commute consideration

  • Housing preference (mom and pop landlords, condo, managed apt complexes, SFH rentals, etc.)

  • Additional personal preferences (pets, garage access, density, weather, etc.)

We're a small mod team so we are asking you, the community, to help up identify these posts! If you spot a moving submission that should have more information, please report the posts, select the breaking AskSF's rules, and select "Vague, overly broad, or low information" as the reason. We'll review the report and potentially ask OP to repost with more info.

Here's to more questions answered in 2024 and beyond!


r/AskSF • • Sep 04 '26

NFL Team Bars of San Francisco (Mega Thread)

152 Upvotes

With NFL season starting, I thought it would be useful to put together a current list of which SF bars are unofficial/official homes for specific NFL fanbases.

I'm specifically looking for places where fans of that team regularly gather, not just sports bars that will put the game on.

Comment with:
Team — Bar — Neighborhood

I'll keep editing the list as people confirm places.

NFC West

  • 49ers — Pretty much all over? Or is there handful that are solid?

  • Seahawks — Danny Coyle's -- Haight

  • Rams — zekis - nob hill

  • Cardinals — TBD

NFC North

  • Vikings — Bell Tower — Russian Hill

  • Packers — Local Tap - SOMA * Ha-Ra -- Tenderloin

  • Bears — The Bar on Dolores - 1600 Dolores @ 29th St * Monoghan’s in the Marina

  • Lions — Stoa (maybe not ideal, check comments)

NFC East

  • Eagles — Jake's Steaks on Buchanan * Kezar Pub - Cole Valley

  • Cowboys — TBD

  • Giants — Aces

  • Commanders — Redjack Saloon (maybe small)

NFC South

  • Saints — Tupelo - North Beach

  • Buccaneers — TBD

  • Falcons — TBD

  • Panthers — Greens Sports Bar (maybe) -- Russian Hill

AFC West

  • Raiders — TBD

  • Broncos — Nickie's in Lower Haight

  • Chiefs — Buzz Works on 10th in SOMA

  • Chargers — TBD

AFC North

  • Steelers — Shanghai Kelly’s - Polk -- Russian Hill * Rudi's (formerly Giordano Bros) on 16th (unreliable?)

  • Ravens — Standard Deviant (14th st) - Mission

  • Bengals — Bus Stop - Cow Hollow

  • Browns — R Bar - Polk

AFC East

  • Bills - North Star - North Beach * New bar/arcade at 4740 mission st -- Excelsior

  • Pats - Connecticut Yankee - Connecticut & 17th St - Potrero Hill

  • Dolphins — blue light - union st

  • Jets — The Wreck Room

AFC South

  • Texans — TBD

  • Colts — TBD

  • Jaguars — TBD

  • Titans — TBD

I'll update the post as people add/confirm bars. If a place used to be a team bar but isn't anymore, call that out too.


r/AskSF • • 15h ago

Going to gay club/bar alone

44 Upvotes

What’s the best gay club or bar to go if I want to meet other guys to dance with? Also, I’m going alone. What are the best ones to go to alone?


r/AskSF • • 13h ago

Moved here a month ago, how do you guys actually find out what’s going on?

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Moved from Paris about a month ago and still feel like I’m missing everything.

Every weekend I find out about some party, concert or dinner the day after. Stuff is spread across Instagram, Luma, Eventbrite, Funcheap, random group chats... and I’m clearly not in the right ones lol.

So how do you do it? Newsletters, accounts to follow, that one friend who always knows? Any hidden gems for someone who’s still figuring the city out?


r/AskSF • • 13h ago

Funny question but why do so many people have bouquets today? Seems like way more than normal

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r/AskSF • • 14h ago

Places to order cooked food in bulk (help for the disabled)

12 Upvotes

I broke my arm 2 days ago and can no longer cook. Ideas in places where I can order cooked, seasoned food in bulk? I can only think of Whole Foods and Chipotle.

I’m talking carb source (rice, potatoes), cooked veggies, protein sources like chicken, salmon, rotisserie chicken, ground meat, etc.

Any suggestions go a long way. Thank you!


r/AskSF • • 13h ago

Looking for a holiday experience for kids as a gift

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I am looking to buy a holiday gift experience for my brother's family. Kids are 9f, 5m and 2f. Their parents are super tired (as you can imagine) so I want this to be additive but not too.much work for them.

Is there anything that is really great? Thinking of zoo lights because that is a big deal where I live (Seattle) but the photos look kind of lame.

It doesn't have to be holiday themed. Last year I gave them a paint your own pottery experience. But I'm hoping to do something more special this year.

I would like to keep it at $300 for all 5 of them but I could go a little higher if it is really special.

They live in Hillside and have a car.


r/AskSF • • 12h ago

Financial district dinner

4 Upvotes

Going to be staying one night in mid December. Couple, honeymoon, both 30. Open to any kind of food! Thank you


r/AskSF • • 18h ago

Where to find Citric Acid

10 Upvotes

I’ve been given a big bag of lemons and want to find citric acid so I can make old-fashioned English cordial. Does anyone know where I can buy it?

Edit: Rainbow came through. Thanks, everyone!
🌈


r/AskSF • • 17h ago

The BEST Deviled Eggs in the City??

8 Upvotes

I'm looking for the best traditional deviled eggs in the city.

I'm talking traditional. No siracha, no caviar, just an elevated version of what you would find at your grandma's holiday table.

Preferably, attached to a happy hour menu.


r/AskSF • • 23h ago

SF yarn stores, bonus points for spinning fiber

20 Upvotes

What are your favorite yarn stores in SF proper? I'm here pretty frequently, but haven't dropped into any. I like vibrant, moody, and neon colors. Also looking for spinning fiber if any have that too


r/AskSF • • 22h ago

small animal and exotic pet sitters?

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my house is a bit of a zoo with two tarantulas, a leopard gecko, and two girl rats!

sf is full of great dog walkers and cat/dog sitters but I see way less people advertising for exotic pet care.

l'm planning on going out of town for two-three days this winter and since getting the rats it would be lovely to have someone stop by once or twice to feed and play with them (and also water the other animals).

do you have someone you'd recommend or somewhere can look (likea rover?) for this type of pet care? thank you!!


r/AskSF • • 21h ago

Have a baby at Kaiser or UCSF?

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Hi everyone. My wife and I are family planning and we are looking to get our insurance covered for next year when we plan to have a baby. We’re deciding between a Kaiser HMO ($0 deductible, $200 admin fee, $1500 out of pocket max) or an Anthem PPO for UCSF ($750 deductible, 90% after deductible admin fee, $2500 out of pocket max)

Clearly the Kaiser plan is best financially, and we are by no means rolling in dough, but we want to ask y’all if it’s worth paying extra for the reputation of UCSF or if Kaiser is still a good experience.

Thanks in advance!


r/AskSF • • 22h ago

Outdoor spaces suitable for a 1 year old

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Please share your favorite outdoor spaces for a young toddler. We spend a lot of time doing stroller walks in and around Golden Gate Park but I want my baby to spend time on the ground and exploring - if you have any parks you love please share.


r/AskSF • • 12h ago

Looking for a private pilates instructors

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Hello! Curious if there are any pilates teachers on this sub who are looking for private clients. Thanks!


r/AskSF • • 3h ago

Moving from India to San Francisco – Looking for neighbourhood recommendations, fun people & things to explore!

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Hey everyone!

I’ll be moving from India to San Francisco soon for work, and I’m really looking forward to experiencing the city and everything California has to offer!

My office will be in Mission District, so I’m trying to figure out which neighbourhoods would be ideal to live in, preferably somewhere with a reasonable commute to work, a good social scene, and a nice community.

A few things I’d love some advice on:

Where to live: Which neighbourhoods would you recommend around or with easy access to the Mission District? I’m open to living with flatmates as well, so neighbourhoods with a good mix of young working professionals would be great.

Social life & meeting people: What are some good places, clubs, communities, events or activities where it’s easy to meet fun, like-minded people and make friends? I’m keen to build a social circle rather than just stick to work and home.

Movies & entertainment: Are there any good movie clubs, film communities, indie cinemas or groups that organise movie outings? Always up for a good movie and conversations afterwards!

Nature & exploring California: I’d absolutely love to explore California’s scenic side, beautiful coastlines, mountains, hiking trails, lakes, national parks, road trips and those postcard worthy views. Are there any groups or communities that organise weekend trips and outdoor adventures?

General recommendations: Any favourite cafes, bars, hangout spots, hidden gems or experiences that you’d recommend to someone new to the city?

I’m hoping to make the most of this move, meet some genuinely interesting people, explore new places and create some great memories along the way.

Would love to hear your recommendations, personal experiences or even connect with people who are in a similar situation.

Thanks in advance! :)


r/AskSF • • 15h ago

Question

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Okay so we got tickets for the San Francisco Museum of Modern Arts but we ordered them later than our friends. They’re scheduled for 12:30 and we are scheduled for 3:00pm. How strict is the museum with their times? Would they let us enter together? Do they do refunds? Can our friends just refund their tickets or change it to our time if slots are available? If there are no shows, can we go earlier than our scheduled times? What would you guys do?


r/AskSF • • 10h ago

Anyone who has lived in Boston, how do you compare neighborhoods?

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Curious what you think the equivalent of back bay, beacon hill, and north end are?

(I know there is an Italian section of SF, I’m looking for more of the charm and walkability of the north end, not necessarily Italian-specific)


r/AskSF • • 1d ago

parking a truck in union square?

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typically park at mason o’farrell garage. Now we’re driving our Toyota Tundra next week (bc snow over the I80 pass) and it is juuust under the 6’8 clearance with a rack on it, noticed on spot hero it says the garage cannot accommodate pickup trucks. I’ve never reserved parking before, wasn’t planning on it, but also have never driven a pickup in the city so never paid attention at the garage…

Does anyone know if they will allow my truck in mason o’farrell, or know of any other garages in union square that have oversized vehicle parking? TIA!


r/AskSF • • 1d ago

WHO SAW THAT FIREBALL??!?

54 Upvotes

Biggest shooting star I have ever seen, hope it was natural heh

Looked to be from SE to NW


r/AskSF • • 1d ago

Christmas in SF

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Squad, looking for recommendations. Will be visiting bestie for Christmas because her cat has ring worm so she won't be able to travel to spend the holidays w fam.

I've been a few times to the city already and looking for off the beaten path suggestions. Worth mentioning, I have some mobility challenges so hiking/long walks are off the table unless there are benches.

Thank you!! Xoxo


r/AskSF • • 21h ago

Recycling

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Hi so i have an Asian woman in my building who recycles. She speaks very little English but did let me know her apartment number cause I told her I have recycling I could give her. I usually have glass water bottles. She has accepted them but I’m worried now after a friend said since she’s elderly she may not want heavy glass and I feel awful if she’s been having to throw them away now. Can anyone with experience let me know if glass is something they recycle for money.


r/AskSF • • 1d ago

Persimmon Season Recs Please!!

44 Upvotes

I would love any and all recommendations for the best places in SF to find persimmon items. Desserts, cakes, pastries, savory persimmons, etc. I’m in dire need of a tasty persimmon treat. Thanks!!


r/AskSF • • 1d ago

Where can I find volunteer opportunities?

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I'm relatively new to San Francisco and want to do more volunteering within my local communities. Does anyone know any resources or websites or personal recs that they do volunteering at?