24/7 in San Francisco
By Chelsea Sime, Assistant Editor
While SF may not be the insomniac’s paradise that is New York, or even Las Vegas for that matter, we don’t leave the night owls hanging. For greasy late-night bites or an early-early-morning workout, check out these local haunts that are often busiest in the wee hours of the morn:
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Sparky's Diner
242 Church St, San Francisco, CA
This all-American diner an easy walk from the Mission and Castro is perhaps San Francisco's most popular all-night eatery. -
Pine Crest Restaurant
401 Geary St, San Francisco, CA
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. -
Video Cafe 24 Hours
5700 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA
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. -
Bob's Donut & Pastry Shop
1621 Polk St, San Francisco, CA
Polk Street partiers line up at this SF temple to the sweet and deep-fried for after-hours fritters and cruellers. -
Bagdad Cafe
2295 Market St, San Francisco, CA
Prime location and an all-night menu mean this traditional diner is sometimes busier overnight than they are during the day. -
Naan-n-curry
336 O'Farrell St, San Francisco, CA
Find spicy curries and veggie-friendly samosas on the cheap at this all-night Tenderloin destination. -
Lucky Penny
2670 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA
SF's answer to the Midwestern diner, head here if you need bacon grease and a short stack before the sun rises. -
JT's Island Cafe
901 Taraval St, San Francisco, CA
Possibly the only place to find Spam at 3am besides your grandma's pantry, but these guys are only 24-hour Thursday through Saturday. -
Orphan Andy's
3991 17th St, San Francisco, CA
A colorful crowd often gathers at this 24-hour greasy spoon in the Castro, particularly after the bars close. -
Starbucks
3595 California St, San Francisco, CA
The Laurel Heights branch of this ubiquitous coffee chain provides local insomniacs with caffeine fixes at all hours.
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24 Hour Fitness
1200 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, CA
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. -
Fiesta Laundromat
898 S Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA
Free Wi-Fi and easy parking, not to mention around-the-clock service, make this little laundry gem stand out from the rest. -
Walgreens
459 Powell Street, San Francisco, CA
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. -
Fifth and Mission Parking Garage
833 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA
Avoid the sheer terror of realizing you've left your car in a locked garage overnight and park your wheels here, where you're sure to find it whatever time the party ends. -
Lucky Chances INC
1700 Hillside Blvd, Colma, CA
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. -
FedEx Kinko's Office and Print Services
100 California St, San Francisco, CA
The California Street location is the only one in the city to meet your copying, printing and shipping needs after hours
