Most of San Francisco rolls up its sidewalks early. These are the places that stay open and keep cooking - from 24-hour diners to legendary pizza windows.
North Beach · 542 Green St, San Francisco, CA 94133, USA
Thick Sicilian focaccia, cut into squares and sold by the slice from a counter window that has been open since 1978. The clam and garlic is the order (a uniquely North Beach combination that keeps regulars coming back) …
Nob Hill + Chinatown · 1720 Polk St, San Francisco, CA 94109, USA
A 24-hour SF institution since 1953, with a counter full of classic glazed rings, old-fashioned bars, and apple fritters made fresh daily. The case stays stocked around the clock. Same donut whether you're there at 7am …
Castro · 3991 A 17th St, San Francisco, CA 94114, USA
Red vinyl booths, a table-side jukebox, and a 24-hour weekend policy that’s held steady since 1977 make Orphan Andy’s the Castro’s oldest (and most steadfast) diner. It’s been a late-night anchor through decades of neig…
Financial District · 220 California St, San Francisco, CA 94111, USA
No hoisin, no basil, no herb plate. Turtle Tower runs Hanoi-style pho the Northern Vietnamese way: a clear broth simmered for hours until it stops needing to prove itself. The free-range chicken pho became the cult orde…
Japantown + Pacific Heights · 1101 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94109, USA
A San Francisco hofbrau landmark since 1947 featuring hand-carved meats behind a steam table, over 100 beers, and a menu that has barely changed since Eisenhower. The pastrami on sourdough is the order; the room is grit…
Mission · 3174 16th St, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA
A long, serious bar on 16th Street that stays open until 2am every night, which is the first signal that this isn't a place built for a quick round. The cocktail menu is organized by spirit (classic to inventive) and th…