[simonw]

San Francisco is all about the neighborhoods.

Avoid downtown. Spend time exploring the Mission, the Castro, Japantiwn, the Richmond district, the sunset district.

Fire up Google maps and go and explore the orange areas scattered around the city.

For a more specific recommendation: start at Arsicault bakery and then head down Clement St from there.

[bjelkeman-again]

At some point, drop by OXO Truffles on Columbus Avenue. Great stuff to be had there.