valencia street sf A guide to the dynamic Valencia Street corridor in San Francisco. The best stores and restaurants on Valencia Street in the Mission district of San Francisco

 You're going to love this place. Especially when the sun is out and you are a people watcher. It's located on 22nd St. between Valencia St. and Mission St, and the best place to find a table is on the little deck right out side on the street. I've gone by this place many times on Sat. or Sunday afternoon, and the best way to describe it is lively. All the tables occupied, and normally just inside where this is more seating there's usually a live show featuring an small jazz band or solo artist( I've even seen an small chamber orchestra), and that just brings the place to life. A great place to meet some one for coffee or a drink. I will say that most people forget the coffee and go for the imported beer or wine. Lots of young ladies looking Mission District hot, and lots of guys looking Mission District hipster. But as the sun goes down, the place just seems to get even livelier and it's all most like a small party. This might not be the best place to go if you are looking for a quite place to work on you're computer, even though there is free internet access. Such a blast sitting, drinking and watching world of the Mission District walk on by. Sandwiches, pastries and bagels with the usual toppings are available. The Revolution Cafe is like a small cafe you might find in Paris on a street corner. If you have time slide on down.

Location: 3248 22nd St. between Valencia St. and Mission St. hours: Mon-Wed-9am-12:30am, Thu, Sun-9am-1am, Fri-Sat-9am-2am. Phone: 415-642-0474.