http://sanfrancisco.citysearch.com/roundup/42694 Whoever said there is no such thing as a free lunch never visited San Francisco. Between all of the shops, factories and markets handing out free tastes, there is a well-balanced feast just waiting to be devoured--one tiny bite at a time. Keep these places in mind for those moments when your blood sugar is running as low as your cash flow. en Copyright 2008 Tue, 08 Jan 2008 04:39:20 -0800 http://images.citysearch.com/roundup/69/9e/42694r1.jpg http://sanfrancisco.citysearch.com/roundup/42694 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles Reserve a spot on the free brewhouse tour, and then enjoy a tasting menu of six or seven classic microbrews. San Francisco, CA http://sanfrancisco.citysearch.com/profile/879205/san_francisco_ca/anchor_brewing_company.html Tue, 08 Jan 2008 04:39:20 -0800 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles Hot and iced samples of seasonal and hand-blended teas are a welcome respite from mall madness. San Francisco, CA http://sanfrancisco.citysearch.com/profile/44522265/san_francisco_ca/lupicia_tea.html Tue, 08 Jan 2008 04:39:20 -0800 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles Pyramid's free brewery tour wraps up with generous samples of house-made brewski and Thomas Kemper Soda. Berkeley, CA http://sanfrancisco.citysearch.com/profile/1033548/berkeley_ca/pyramid_ale_house_brewery_and_restaurant.html Tue, 08 Jan 2008 04:39:20 -0800 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles Move beyond the sake bomb, and learn to tell your Junmai from your Ginjo while sipping six different varieties in this comprehensive tasting. Berkeley, CA http://sanfrancisco.citysearch.com/profile/1033681/berkeley_ca/takara_sake_usa_inc.html Tue, 08 Jan 2008 04:39:20 -0800 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles The owners are happy to offer samples of almost anything in the store, which is helpful when deciding between nostalgic classics and exotic treats like banana curry chocolate bars. San Francisco, CA http://sanfrancisco.citysearch.com/profile/45096620/san_francisco_ca/the_candy_store.html Tue, 08 Jan 2008 04:39:20 -0800 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles It would be cruel to prohibit tasting at this shop, which intrigues with sweets like the milk-chocolate bar with ... bacon. San Francisco, CA http://sanfrancisco.citysearch.com/profile/898888/san_francisco_ca/chocolate_covered.html Tue, 08 Jan 2008 04:39:20 -0800 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles Skip the soda fountain line and step into the chocolate shop for a free filled-chocolate square. Eat fast--the unwrapped squares tend to melt in transit. San Francisco, CA http://sanfrancisco.citysearch.com/profile/886095/san_francisco_ca/ghirardelli_soda_fountain_and_chocolate_shop.html Tue, 08 Jan 2008 04:39:20 -0800 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles Free truffles are a nice mid-shop pick-me-up and the best way to discover your new favorite flavor. San Francisco, CA http://sanfrancisco.citysearch.com/profile/44559328/san_francisco_ca/moonstruck_chocolate_cafe.html Tue, 08 Jan 2008 04:39:20 -0800 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles Copious chocolate samples make SoMa a little sweeter. San Francisco, CA http://sanfrancisco.citysearch.com/profile/40118522/san_francisco_ca/san_francisco_chocolate_factory.html Tue, 08 Jan 2008 04:39:20 -0800 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles It's easy to sit through a lecture when your teacher is plying you with artisan chocolate--and you're looking forward to more free samples in the gift shop. Berkeley, CA http://sanfrancisco.citysearch.com/profile/11616055/berkeley_ca/scharffen_berger_chocolate_factory.html Tue, 08 Jan 2008 04:39:20 -0800 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles Staff lure innocent bystanders with free fudge samples and then encourage gorging on barrels of taffy. San Francisco, CA http://sanfrancisco.citysearch.com/profile/37231729/san_francisco_ca/z_cioccolato.html Tue, 08 Jan 2008 04:39:20 -0800 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles Much quicker than flying, buttery bites of pastry at the Boulangerie counter carry you instantly to France. San Francisco, CA http://sanfrancisco.citysearch.com/profile/900409/san_francisco_ca/bay_bread_boulangerie.html Tue, 08 Jan 2008 04:39:20 -0800 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles Become a produce expert nibbling a rainbow of sustainably-grown fruits and veggies. San Francisco, CA http://sanfrancisco.citysearch.com/profile/889496/san_francisco_ca/bi_rite_market.html Tue, 08 Jan 2008 04:39:20 -0800 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles It's customary to skip breakfast before filling up on bite-sized chunks of California-grown produce, cheese, olive oil, jam, and more. (Remember to use a toothpick, please.) San Francisco, CA http://sanfrancisco.citysearch.com/profile/11345653/san_francisco_ca/ferry_plaza_farmers_market.html Tue, 08 Jan 2008 04:39:20 -0800 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles It is the destiny of botched cookies to go straight into the sampling tin at this teeny-tiny Chinatown factory. San Francisco, CA http://sanfrancisco.citysearch.com/profile/882512/san_francisco_ca/golden_gate_fortune_cookie_company.html Tue, 08 Jan 2008 04:39:20 -0800 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles Samples run large at Patisserie Philippe, but one taste of their delicate cookies, cakes or tarts may not be enough. San Francisco, CA http://sanfrancisco.citysearch.com/profile/45084537/san_francisco_ca/patisserie_philippe.html Tue, 08 Jan 2008 04:39:20 -0800