Up All Night: SF's 24-Hour Hot Spots
Updated: September 14, 2009
SF may not be the city that never sleeps--we like a little quiet in the wee hours, thank you-- but we don't leave the night owls hanging either. For greasy post-bar late-night bites or a crack-of-dawn pre-workout and everything in between, check out these all-night, all-day establishments.
On this page:All-Night Eats and Drinks, After-Hours Goods and Services.
All-Night Eats and Drinks
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Orphan Andy's
Read Reviews3991 17th St, San Francisco, CA 94114 (map)
A colorful crowd often gathers at this 24-hour greasy spoon in the Castro, particularly after the bars close.
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Sparky's
Read Reviews242 Church St, San Francisco, CA 94114 (map)
This all-American diner an easy walk from the Mission and Castro is perhaps San Francisco's most popular all-night eatery.
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Bagdad Cafe
Read Reviews2295 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94114 (map)
Prime location and an all-night menu mean this traditional diner is sometimes busier overnight than they are during the day.
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Starbucks
Write a review3595 California St, San Francisco, CA 94118 (map)
The Laurel Heights branch of this ubiquitous coffee chain provides local insomniacs with caffeine fixes at all hours.
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Bob's Donut & Pastry Shop
Read Reviews1621 Polk St, San Francisco, CA 94109 (map)
Polk Street partiers line up at this SF temple to the sweet and deep-fried for after-hours fritters and cruellers.
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Naan n Curry
Read Reviews336 O'Farrell St, San Francisco, CA 94102 (map)
Find spicy curries and veggie-friendly samosas on the cheap at this all-night Tenderloin destination.
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Lucky Penny
Read Reviews2670 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94118 (map)
SF's answer to the Midwestern diner, head here if you need bacon grease and a short stack before the sun rises.
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Pinecrest Restaurant
Read Reviews401 Geary St, San Francisco, CA 94102 (map)
Dangerously close to some of the city's rowdiest dance clubs, this simple eatery helps ward off hangovers by keeping their doors open 24/7.
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Video Cafe 24 Hours
Read Reviews5700 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94121 (map)
This kitschy Richmond joint is just what the name implies--videos, food and drinks at all hours--but also serves up some classic Thai dishes.
After-Hours Goods and Services
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24 Hour Fitness
Read Reviews1200 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94109 (map)
Don't be fooled by the name: The Van Ness outpost of this full-service gym is one of the only few in the city that are actually open 24 hours.
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Fiesta Laundromat
Write a review898 S Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110 (map)
Free Wi-Fi and easy parking, not to mention around-the-clock service, make this little laundry gem stand out from the rest.
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Walgreens
Write a review459 Powell Street, San Francisco, CA 94102 (map)
Because sometimes you really need a personal item that the local convenience store doesn't stock, a few of SF's Walgreens keep their doors open through the night.
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Rene's Fine Dining
Read Reviews1700 Hillside Blvd, Colma, CA 94014 (map)
Legal gambling? Check. Greasy spoon diner? Check. Open all night? You got it. It requires a trip to Colma, but is an interesting evening in the 'burbs to be sure.
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Fedex Office
Write a review100 California St, San Francisco, CA 94111 (map)
The California Street location is the only one in the city to meet your copying, printing and shipping needs after hours
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