Noe Valley

Kathryn Gianaras with NOVY Restaurant – “Noe Valley is unique because it truly is a community of people who are proud to live in such a beautiful neighborhood with some of the best weather in the city. It is a joy and quite comforting to walk around the streets of Noe Valley and see all of the cute dogs and babies in strollers. Small business owners take pride in providing quality goods and services that help create a dynamic neighborhood where you can get almost everything you need while exploring all that Noe Valley has to offer.”

Marcy with local gift shop, Wink SF – “After taking in the beautiful view of the city from Twin Peaks, stroll down to 24th Street and have breakfast at a local favorite, Pancake Boy. It is locally owned and open every day for brunch. Pancake Boy has a variety of delicious options including lemon ricotta pancakes and chilaquiles verde.”

Around the corner from Noe Valley, Irina Kenderova with Squared Root Landscaping shares how “Mount Davidson is the least explored gem in San Francisco. It is a wild, foggy rainforest, right out of the fairytales, and is the size of Twin Peaks and divinely empty.”

Art Bodner, photographer for Noe Valley Headshots – “Noe Valley is like a small town experience in the midst of a large dense city. It is the only neighborhood in San Francisco that has its town square. Noe Valley is a great starting point to explore all the quaint shops and restaurants along 24th Street. The town square is host to many events from free yoga and salsa classes to a bustling farmers market, music and cultural events, and even outdoor movies during the summer.” 

Janell Pekkain, olive oil sommelier and co-founder of Olive This Olive That – “One of Noe Valley’s gems, besides the colorful hanging baskets and Town Square, is the locally owned, independent food purveyors and shops. Take yourself on an epicurean stroll down 25th Street and pick up oysters, California extra virgin olive oil, freshly baked bread, and more.”

 David Upchurch Chocolatier – “Chocolate Covered on 24th Street is a treasure trove of chocolate. From the rarest cocoas on earth to cute industrial candy, the shop offers over 1000 options in a tiny space. The variety of chocolates available on the shelves make it unique.”

Ken with The Dubliner, a local bar – “24th Street is a hidden gem in San Francisco. While not that large of a commercial area compared to others, we pack a lot within a few blocks. Our neighborhood is easy to walk with an array of charming boutiques, cafes, restaurants, and other small local businesses.”