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Type of Shop
Editors Pick
Read MoreAggregate Supply
As befits its location in San Francisco's Mission District, this concept store offers a mix of cute, hipster and nouveau-grunge pieces. Favorite finds include succulent plants, limited edition lithographs and unisex flannel shirts.
Read MoreAldea
Organic and sustainable housewares, including such items as organic crib sheets, fit the needs of the changing demographic in the Mission and family-friendly Noe Valley.
Read MoreBetabrand San Francisco
Geared to the 20- and 30-somethings in SF’s tech industry, Betabrand has plenty of jeans, hoodies and all-around comfortable clothes. They also have a great sense of humor: some hoodies come in navy pinstripes or shiny silver, while women may...
Read MoreCask
A liquor store for millenials, Cask offers a range of artisanal bourbons, whiskeys and special wines in a chic store in downtown San Francisco.
Read MoreCisco Home
It should be noted that those who suffer from interior design envy should probably not visit this store. From sleek furniture to inventive lighting fixtures, each piece of décor is more clever, chic and gorgeous than the last. Favorite finds...
Read MoreDandelion Chocolate
Dandelion sources its cacao from specific producers around the world, working with them to produce the most sustainable and highest quality beans possible. This attention to detail extends all the way to the final product. Stop in after dinner to...
Read MoreDottie Doolittle
In business here for more than thirty years, Dottie Doolittle is the most high-end kids’ store in the city. It carries Bla Bla sock dolls, tutus and spangly shoes, as well as clothing in up to size 12 for boys...
Read Moreélu
The ultra-chic store features a carefully curated collection of women’s clothing and accessories, as well as special pieces for men. Items are sourced from unique European and US designers.
Read MoreFerry Building Farmer’s Market
Open Tuesday and Saturday, San Francisco’s famed farmers’ market, outside the Ferry Building, is something to see even if you have no intention of cooking during your visit. From stands in the rear plaza, overlooking the bay, you can buy...
Read MoreGimme Shoes
With lines from Dries Van Noten and Jil Sander, this shoe boutique is more downtown than uptown in feel. It carries one of the most unusual lines, 22 Shoes, designed by a local resident who travels to Italy to have...
Read MoreHeath Ceramics
Check out the factory and showroom of this artful earthenware maker and you may find yourself laden with gifts for friends or opting to revamp all of your serving plates back home.
Read MoreIndustrious Life
The Dogpatch historic district was in need of a cute shop, and Industrious Life fits the bill. Offering jewelry and crafts designed by local California artisans, the shop blends nicely into this artists’ enclave.
Courtesy Margaret O'LearyRead MoreMargaret O’Leary
Margaret O’Leary began with a few beautiful pieces of knitwear and now designs a new collection twice a year. In addition to luscious cashmere sweaters seen on plenty of celebrities, the shop carries the stylish jeans and shirts you’ll want to...
Read MoreMission Cheese
Mission Cheese, located on Valencia Street is an urban café and bar that celebrates American cheese. You can settle into a table for a cheese-tasting board and glass of wine or take home a half pound. Or both.
Read MoreNest
This airy, inviting, and just a little eclectic shop on Fillmore Street offers beautiful objects for the home sourced from around the world.
Read MorePaxton Gate
This quirky curiosities store sells everything from taxidermy to succulents—and a lot of things in between. Browse Paxton Gate for one-of-a-king finds, check out the cool fossils and laboratory paraphernalia.
Read MoreSue Fisher King
Open since 1978, Sue Fisher King is known for gorgeous home furnishing. While the boutique is notably pricey, King has a knack for picking out unique furniture, bedding, jewelry and a number of other chic home décor. With a curated...
Read MoreSusan
Susan has cream-of-the-crop designers from Lanvin and Balenciaga to Marni and Comme des Garçons, all served up with a fair dose of attitude. If you can ignore the pretension, you can find some wonderful fashions, particularly international labels.
Read MoreThe Grocery Store
The hipper, less expensive branch of Susan stocks designers Avant Toi, Miu Miu, among others. Great cashmere sweaters and a funky shoe corner make it a lot of fun.
Read MoreVoyager
At Voyager, you’ll find edgy designs in clothing and housewares from designers around world.
Read MoreWilkes Bashford
A quintessential San Franciscan experience, this longtime city boutique now has a location in Palo Alto. It started as a men’s store and still stocks such gorgeous lines as Brioni and Bogner. There’s a women’s boutique with designs from Valentino,...
