Sister spots Java Beach Café (1396 La Playa St.) and Beachside Coffee Bar & Kitchen (4300 Judah St.) serve easy American fare made with locally sourced ingredients—think granola bowls and croissants, sandwiches, fresh salads, bagels, and burgers—perfect for a quick pre-beach brunch or lunch. // Longtime fans of the homey, seaside fare (hearty grilled cheese with soup for lunch; Dutch pancakes in a cast iron pan for brunch; sausage and clams for dinner) flock to Outerlands (4001 Judah St.) any time of day. Looking to brunch here on the weekend? Come early and plan to wait. // Vegans—and even carnivores looking for a beach-ready meal—will love the heaping açaí bowls, fresh juices, and raw, plant-based dishes at Judahlicious (3906 Judah St.). // Visit neighborhood favorite The Pizza Place (3901 Noriega St.) for dinner and order a large Spicoli—"Who ordered the double cheese and sausage?"—or create your own pie from a list of more than 30 toppings. // Or, if you're in search of a slice of 'za on the go—plus burgers and sandwiches—stop by SF Hole in the Wall Pizza (1825 Irving St.). // Ever dreamed of drifting off to an unpronounceable place, catching fish, and living off the land? Christian Morobito actually did it (for three months). Now, he's co-opened Hook Fish Co. (4542 Irving St.), where you can eat seafood caught right off the Californian coast, in the form of poke burritos, trout salads, and delicious fish-and-chips. // The multi-million dollar An family restaurant empire (which includes Polk Street's Crustacean and food truck An The Go) all started with Thanh Long (4101 Judah St.) in 1971. Their roasted crab and garlic noodles with tiger prawns are still worth the wait. // Cure the foggy day blues with the heaping plates of enchiladas and fajitas—and plenty of margaritas—at Celia's by the Beach (4019 Judah St.).

Coffee and Treats

Devil's Teeth Baking Company's (3876 Noriega St.) sweet and savory treats have proven to be the tastiest in the Outer Sunset. Get the special breakfast sandwich—two scrambled eggs, pepper jack cheese, avocado, and bacon on a buttermilk biscuit with lemon-garlic aioli—or stop by on a Sunday morning for a cheddar bacon beer muffin. // A neighborhood success story turned Bay Area phenomenon, Trouble Coffee (4033 Judah St.) has its OG HQ here in this tiny spot built from wood sourced at nearby Ocean Beach. But you're not here for the atmo: Grab your espresso, a fresh coconut, and a thick slice of cinnamon-sugar toast (yep, they pretty much started the toast trend) and take it outside where you can perch on a piece of driftwood in the parklet // Spend a grey afternoon in a coffee-scented nook at Andytown Coffee Roasters (3629 Taraval St. & 3655 Lawton St.). Make sure to try to Irish soda bread, a nod to co-owner Michael McCrory's Irish roots, and the Snowy Plover, an espresso soda topped with whipped cream. // If you're lucky enough to find yourself in the Outer Sunset on a sunny day, be sure to grab a freshly made scoop at Polly Ann Ice Cream (3138 Noriega St.)—spin the flavor wheel if you're feeling adventurous.

Drinks + Late Night Eats

Trade your ideas of a sand-filled surfer bar for a more grown-up beachside feel with cozy, low lighting and open seating at cocktail bar White Cap (3608 Taraval St.). // Or grab a drink, sit by the roaring fireplace, and take in the live music at Riptide (3639 Taraval St.), the Bay Area's "best little honky-tonk by the beach." // For a selection of beers on tap and tasty bar bites—think battered mushrooms, fried chicken sandwiches, and wings—stop by After Hours (3044 Taraval St.). // Sunset Reservoir Brewing Company (1735 Noriega St.) serves up seasonal California comfort food in a two-story space. Grab a craft beer (or a few) or a mimosa with brunch. // Quite literally a hole in the wall—the restaurant is in a converted garage—and with a kitchen open until 2am, Toyose (3814 Noriega St.) is one of the city's best spots for late-night Korean comfort food and sake. // Nothing says late night like $2 street tacos and $4 Dos Equis drafts during Underdogs Too's (3600 Taraval St.) "reverse happy hour and a half" from 10:30 pm to midnight.

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