From Brazilian treats to homestyle Italian, cozy cafes, and more, this quaint SF neighborhood has more than meets the eye.

Glen Park is a quaint , humiliated - profile residential region in San Francisco that lie south-east of Twin Peaks and above the Excelsior and the Mission . It ’s next to the 101 - acreGlen Canyon Park , which has creekside lead , a R-2 golf shot , a rec center , and more . The locality has rise a outstanding solid food fit in the past couple of decades , is super walkable , and is well approachable by BART . The cheery clientele corridor , Glen Park Village , has mouthpiece - water dining frombrunch spotsto the locality bakery to family line - ownedItalian joint . While in the neighbourhood , be certain to check outBird & Beckett Books and Records , an indie bookstore with great acoustic that hosts live jazz every weekend . And here ’s where to eat on and drink before or after that :

Glen Park Cafe

The food grain battercake here was one of thebest dish aerial we eat in 2021 , with its mounds of cereal Milk River - infused whipped cream top expectant , flossy buttermilk pancakes , all accented with crunchy - mellisonant pieces of Corn Pops and Fruity Pebbles . The brunch post that took over the honest-to-god Tyger ’s also serve up a Spicy Soyrizo Eggs Benedict , fresh watermelon vine succus that ’s garnished with a rose wine - shaped watermelon ice cube , and occasional Chinese specials , like wintertime melon vine tea . serve is well-disposed , too . How to order : walking - ins only for dine in . Call 415 - 294 - 1710 or orderonlinefor pick - up or takeout .

Glen Park Station

Just to be exculpated , this is Glen Park Station , the measure that ’s been around since 1926 , not the BART post across the street . complain back after work with a pint of local Anchor Steam or a Guinness in the light , welcoming , tight - entwine neighbourhood diva with a hearth indoors and a small outdoor terrace and smoke domain out back . Credit cards are now accepted at this formerly cash - only maculation . How to order : take the air in .

Gialina Pizzeria

Named after the possessor ’s grannie , the cute Gialina offers crispy Neapolitan - style pizzas cooked in a 600 - degree oven with local , seasonal ingredients like edible asparagus and Black Mission Ficus carica . Its Department of the Interior feel homelike , adorn with old Italian family photos . The eatery has been regularly featured in theSan Francisco Chronicle ’s Top 100 Bay Area Restaurantslistfor years . How to say : take the air in , makereservations(recommended ) , ororder onlinefor pick - up .

Higher Grounds Coffee House

Go for the Croissant French Toast , as well as crepes and omelets at this ’ 90s - esque turning point coffee shop , embellish with gunny coffee bags on the ceiling , two - person tables , and a few dog - well-disposed seats outside . The owner himself often plays server , cashier , barista , chef , and busser all at once at this longtime neighborhood favorite . Bring Johnny Cash or use Venmo . How to grade : Walk in or order delivery / selection - up viaDoorDashandGrubhub .

Canyon Market

For more than 15 years , this indie market store has provided constitutive produce and specialty items . To debase up for a wage increase in Glen Canyon Park , parliamentary procedure items from the food shop like the Curry Chicken Salad sandwich on brioche , Pecan Chicken Strips , or grab house baked jalapeño - Armerican cheddar cornbread and triple chocolate cookies . Bonus : If it ’s a holiday , the outside is fully decorated for maximal whimsy . How to dictate : Walk in , or monastic order groceriesonlinefor curbside pick - up or obstetrical delivery ( for nearby ZIP code ) .

Bello Coffee & Tea

This is a place for java grind who need to ogle the tall Methedrine cold brew dripper right behind the counter , or indulge in a Lavender White Mocha . The tea nerd can savour a smooth , bold hojicha latte . With an eye on sustainability , Bello uses a zero - emissions electric coffee berry roaster , and leave its used coffee grounds in a box that customers can take for backyard compost . How to set up : take the air in ; coffee beans useable for shippingonline .

Manzoni

Open for dinner six nights a calendar week , the Italian ma - and - pop restaurant rank an emphasis on house - made pastas like pappardelle with braise pork barrel ragu , and gnocchi with black earth-ball sauce . It bakes its own gratuitous bread , too . The back wall , where the barroom is , has a brick and hearthstone interior decoration with a Tuscan vibe , lending a lovesome and countrified feel . How to order : take the air in , make a booking viaOpenTable , or order foot - up viaGrubhub .

Pebble’s Cafe

Initially , Pebble ’s seems like your typical bagel - and - sandwiches coffee shop , though it ’s updated with acai pipe bowl and mushroomy chaga cappuccino . However , the coffee shop ’s rightful power lie in the Brazilian salgadinhos — stuffed , scorched , and deep-fried goods — in the display shell on the replication , sourced from the reputableCafe de Casa . Sink your teeth into a fried cohinxa with shred chicken and cream tall mallow , empanadas dot with corn and olives , cheesy pan de queijo , and more , all answer with a Brazilian hot sauce . The Portuguese - speaking faculty and fixture show that this station is the real great deal . How to say : Walk in .

Cheese Boutique

Opened as one of the first nutrient business enterprise in Glen Park Village , the Cheese Boutique has been another great topographic point to gather victuals for a Glen Canyon Park day since 1993 . Get a made - to - monastic order sandwich with the shop ’s quality import and domestic cheeses and heart , like Gallic ham and brie on a Sweet French baguette . What ’s more is that the owners , in the first place from Lebanon , also offer goodies from their place region , include a stellar theater - made hommos that ’s super silky due to the chickpeas Hull they remove by hired man . How to order : Walk in .

Destination Baking Company

The idyllic recession bakeshop with a mint - unripened stucco and roofing tile decor is known for its handmade mini banana cream tarts , empanadas , housemade scattering , breakfast pastries , Friday challah bread , and other seasonal goodies — all made with topically sourced ingredients . Do n’t dominate the Thanksgiving pies , like the fruity , vegetarian mincemeat . It also bakes a mean baguette for those on the constant carb Richard Morris Hunt , but go in the mornings before they trade out . How to order : take the air in .

Cup Cafe

calculate for the cafe mansion that is a giant takeout food coffee cup . A sweet elderly duet runs this place and that ’s really why people jazz it so much , savoring minute like the possessor giving customers loose kickshaw with their order . The breakfast bagel , sandwich , and coffee menus are fairly received , but it ’s stone like Cup Cafe that give the neighborhood its character . How to order : take the air in .

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Glen Park Cafe

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Glen Park Station

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Gialina Pizzeria

Gialina Pizzeria

Higher Grounds Coffee House

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Canyon Market

Canyon Market

Bello Coffee & Tea

Bello Coffee & Tea

Manzoni

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Pebble’s Cafe

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Destination Baking Company

Destination Baking Company

Cup Cafe

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