From the archives: September 27, 2006
From the Panhandle to the Mission and back again, discover San Francisco's neighborhoods on your bike.
On this page: Panhandle Pit Stops, Duboce Triangle Sights, Mission Meandering, Notables in Noe Valley, Rest Stops in the Castro, Final Push to the Haight, More Outdoorsy Favorites.
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Panhandle Pizza
Read Reviews2077 Hayes St, San Francisco, CA 94117 (map)
Hungry already? Make a left onto Cole and stop by for a quick bite at this long-time pizzeria on Hayes.
Duboce Triangle Sights
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Out Of The Closet Store
Write a Review100 Church St, San Francisco, CA 94114 (map)
As you make your way down Duboce, peek in at this SF vintage chain and snag some great deals.
Mission Meandering
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Good Vibrations
Read Reviews603 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 94110 (map)
Trek to the next block and peruse through this legendary shop of bedroom toys, at 17th.
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Dolores Park Cafe
Read Reviews501 Dolores Street @18th, San Francisco, CA 94110 (map)
Great java and a city-view park awaits! Turn right onto 18th and pedal to the green of Dolores Park.
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Cable Car Pizza
Read Reviews535 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 94110 (map)
If you keep on Valencia, try some New York style pizza at this popular SF pizzeria, sitting at 16th.
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Pancho Villa Taqueria
Read Reviews3071 16th St, San Francisco, CA 94103 (map)
Stop your stomach growling by treating yourself to some real Mexican grub as you steer left onto 16th.
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Needles & Pens
Read Reviews3253 16th St, San Francisco, CA 94103 (map)
Now pedal back west onto 16th towards Dolores where a unique book and clothes shop brings you an SF treat.
Notables in Noe Valley
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Noe Valley Bakery & Bread Co
Read Reviews4073 24th St, San Francisco, CA 94114 (map)
Grab a small bite to calm your hunger pangs at this boulangerie before making your way up to the Castro.
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Barney's Gourmet Hamburgers
Read Reviews4138 24th St, San Francisco, CA 94114 (map)
Before you leave 24th to trek up the Eureka hills, enjoy a hamburger at this Bay Area chain.
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Noe Valley Cyclery
Write a Review4193 24th St, San Francisco, CA 94114 (map)
Prepare for the huge hill ahead. If you haven't already checked your bike, be sure to stop by this shop at Diamond.
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Vendima
Read Reviews4100 24th St, San Francisco, CA 94114 (map)
Cruise right onto 24th and up onto Church to a vintage shop with clothes for the guys and gals.
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Belgano
Read Reviews3901 24th St, San Francisco, CA 94114 (map)
The trendy feel of Noe Valley begins to bustle right around 24th and Sanchez at this decadent gelataria.
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Just For Fun-Scribbledoodles
Read Reviews3982 24TH St, San Francisco, CA 94114 (map)
Continue on 24th to Noe where this neighborhood trinket store offers a variety of gifts and novelty items.
Rest Stops in the Castro
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Does Your Mother Know
Read Reviews4141 18th St, San Francisco, CA 94114 (map)
Right before you hit Castro, visit the raunchy side of the neighborhood for an array of hilarious adult gifts.
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Street Light Records
Read Reviews3979 24th St, San Francisco, CA 94114 (map)
Find this SF historic site of vintage vinyls as you make a right onto Market between Castro and Noe.
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Joseph Schmidt Confections
Read Reviews3489 16th St, San Francisco, CA 94114 (map)
If you missed out on dessert some neighborhoods back, veer right on 16th and try this SF sweet chain at Sanchez.
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Cafe Flore
Read Reviews2298 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94114 (map)
Keep on Market and stop at Noe for a quick bite and grab sight at this Castro hipster hangout.
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Crapevine
Read Reviews216 Church St, San Francisco, CA 94114 (map)
Continue biking down Market and make a right onto Church where this neighborhood crepery will certainly satisfy a big appetite.
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Mecca Sf
Read Reviews2029 Market St., San Francisco, CA 94114 (map)
Sick of the ubiquitous pasta, hamburgers or pizza? Indulge yourself in classic Mediterranean further down on Market at Dolores.
Final Push to the Haight
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Citrus Club
Read Reviews1790 Haight St, San Francisco, CA 94117 (map)
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Shoe Biz
Read Reviews1446 Haight St, San Francisco, CA 94117 (map)
Keeping your feet fashionable from morning 'til night has never been so easy.
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Toronado
Read Reviews547 Haight St, San Francisco, CA 94117 (map)
Winner "Best Beer Selection Pub" Bay Guardian, SF Weekly & Citysearch
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Ambiance
Read Reviews1458 Haight St, San Francisco, CA 94117 (map)
More Outdoorsy Favorites
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Mike's Bikes of San Francisco
Read Reviews1233 Howard St., San Francisco, CA 94103 (map)
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Rei
Read Reviews840 Brannan St, San Francisco, CA 94103 (map)