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    Fool's Errand

    4.1 (94 reviews)
    ModerateWine Bars, Beer Bar
    Closed • 2:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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    Christine B.

    Stopped by Fool's Errand for happy hour (M-F 2-5) and really enjoyed the experience. It's a cozy wine bar with great vibes. We ordered the $9 Sauvignon Blanc and took advantage of the free popcorn while sitting outside to enjoy the nice weather. Overall, such a chill spot for a relaxed afternoon drink.

    Guillermo R.

    Beer, wine and snacks a great simple menu for a great neighborhood spot. We like to come in early evening and sit outside sipping wine and enjoying the neighborhood. The staff are great the beers and wine rotate so you get to try many options and just a good vibe. It's a gem in the neighborhood. Cheers

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    Trevor B.

    First off - when you're in the neighborhood and the sun is setting this place becomes the vibe. Cabin-ey vibes. Moody and dim lit with a wooden bar and tables. If you hate overhead lighting this is the place for you. It is a place you should enjoy a good wine or a rotating craft beer, and on a cold night gives subtle but potentially raucous apres ski vibes. If that's not your vibe then have a seat and take in the excellent selection of niche wines widely unavailable elsewhere int the city near the back- where you can enjoy and purchase to go bottles. Highly recommend. Also- the kindness from the employees is what continues to have me come back again. I want to appreciate this cabin-ey quiet but vibey and homey spot.

    Happy hour white wine and free popcorn
    Natalie G.

    Such a great vibe inside and out! My first time here I came for the happy hour and we sat outside which was so cute and they provide free popcorn during happy hour! I've also come before on a Friday night and it's a great vibe inside too. Workers are always so nice and there's a great wine selection. One of the best bars on Divisadero!

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    Denise C.

    Had heirloom tomato salad with cheese Gave me some popcorn and bread Bar with interesting picks On divisadero

    Sarah B.

    Super cute date spot! Solid beer and wine selections. We like stopping here for a drink on our way to dinner or after work. On a warm sunny day their parklet is a go-to for many, so get there early to get a seat outside. This is a drink spot only - no food menu.

    Happy hour $9 wines
    Katherine H.

    Fools Errand is my favorite wine and beer bar probably in SF. It's a great spot for any type of date night cause then afterwards you can pop over to the Emporium and go play games. They're happy hour is amazing although very limited options but it's worth it. During happy hour, you can also ask for a bowl of free popcorn!

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    Audrey F.

    Always enjoyed this place! On nice days there's outdoor seating available. Several big tables good for groups or sharing with small groups. Unique wines to try. Recently introduced a non-alcoholic drink selection and the sparkling rose was one of the best I've had. Free popcorn during happy hour. Order at the bar.

    a wine cellar with a variety of bottles
    Katie R.

    I'm going to sound so old, but damn is this place dark and loud. Definitely didn't give off the traditional wine bar vibe. We came in on a Friday night around 7:30 and the place was packed. The front room had a decent amount of large tables and all were completely filled. We rounded the corner and there was some bar style seating as well as a wine room with two high tops. You get menus and order at the counter, something that wasn't entirely clear when we arrived. After using our phone backlights (not flashlights, we're not that old yet) to look at the menu we headed back up to the bar to order. The menu wasn't that big. There were a couple bubbly options and about 5-6 white and red options. I didn't look at the beers but they did offer a sour so seems like they had a decent variety. We ended up leaving after one drink, it was just too loud and not the vibe we were looking for.

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    Bessie T.

    Good selection of beer, wine and other beverages. Bartenders are super friendly and efficient. Great place to throw back a few inside or out with a few people or a large group. It's a dog friendly spot too! We get the beers, charcuterie plate, and tomatoes salad. Yum. They also have a Happy Hour on M-F, 2-7pm with $5 on select beers and wines and free popcorn.

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    Mikayla M.

    Friendly service, we got a sour and it was good. Cool vibe inside I enjoyed sitting at the open window bar seating area by the entrance.

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    Zazie - Pancakes

    Zazie

    4.2(5.6k reviews)
    1.0 mi•Cole Valley
    •$$$

    Fantastic breakfast and great service! It is worth the wait…read more Love the Fench theater posters.

    Out for a long awaited dinner w spouse on FRODAY. The main…read morething that deserves the one STAR is the FOOD. I'm not even considering the 1 hr 45 min wait for the food as ALMOST THE ENTIRE patio of guests were in the same situation. 1. Pate Maison - a THICK, almost frozen, slab of tasteless pate came out on a cold, previously grilled, thin cut of what may have once been good bread. Pate was UNspreadable and fell off the bread in crumbles and chucks, revealing overly buttery cold and smushed bread structure underneath. It was AWEFUL such that I spit out my bite into a napkin. I declined a replacement with anything off the menu after the server inquired about me not eating it. 2. Dinner roll w a round of butter. It was a plain, white roll that is likely $1 at a local Safeway. And it was cold. I did not eat it. 3. Mushroom Ravioli - came about an hour after the pate. Ravioli were ok but only AFTER one scrapes the mud-colored EXTREMELY salty sauce they came buried in. There were literally 6 arugula on top that could not kill the salt in my mouth after one bite. AWFUL! 4. Pork chop - huge with 2 bones in. Looked ok but cause of the thickness, the more outer layers were OVERcooked and only the inner was ok. Plus, there was a mildl flavor of previously used fat/oil for the searing process. UNAPPETIZING! The gratin potatoes were ok but one does not pay almost $50 for a square of potatoes. We took the above home without complaints mainly bc we felt bad for the waitress, who already had patron next to us tell her they were starving and wanted to leave. I ate a $2 yogurt at home after putting the left overs in compost - and bemoaning a waste of $130 hard earned dollars. I give Food - a FAIL. SERVICE - our waitress was an attractive tall gal, put together and nice enough. However, she was minimally attentive, perhaps because the restaurant was way overbooked for what they could reasonably handle. So I would give service a C grade. AMBIANCE - warm lit and bustling, crowded, mostly clean. Wall posters (French) looked bleached by the sun and age. Floor to the patio was slick w grease and water, so a fall risk for some. I give ambiance a B grade. Sadly, my conclusion is AVOID unless they improve. We will NOT be returning to find out if they do.

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    The Ice Cream Bar

    The Ice Cream Bar

    4.2(1.5k reviews)
    0.9 mi•Cole Valley
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    On a recent family trip, our first order of business for a birthday was to get great ice cream…read more Well we certainly found it here thanks to the recommendation of a friend. The Ice Cream Bar is popular, so prepare for a wait since they take the time and care to make your order. It's located on a nice block with street parking, but it's also a busy area in general and probably easier to walk to. They have menus and a small seating area outside. Inside is a great throwback to 30s/40s art decor style, with the main ice cream counter to the right and the actual bar at the back. They have different ice creams available by the scoop in a cold dish, or opt for a made-daily waffle cone. They have classic toppings as well. Once you order, you pay towards the back. The bar area itself offers alcohol, perfect for a Guinness float or to add a little something extra to a milkshake or sundae. Prices are reasonable for the quality. The servers were so welcoming and eager to please with special requests as well. If you're an ice cream fan, this one is worth coming to enjoy.

    Best ice cream store in the city. I time warp back to the 50s/60s. Everyone working here is so nice…read moreand they let you try all the flavors and will give recommendations. Open late and perfect for a final stop on a nice walk. Bar seating available if you prefer that vibe. The banana pudding and morello cherry ice cream are amazing. The mint chip is also super good. Home made waffle cones are my personal favorite. Also love a chocolate banana milkshake. Go!

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    Brioche Bakery & Cafe - The breakfast plate

    Brioche Bakery & Cafe

    3.9(235 reviews)
    0.7 mi•The Haight
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    I was excited to try the French onion soup, but it was a disappointment. The onions weren't…read moreproperly caramelized. they were pale and translucent rather than deeply browned and sweet, which is what gives French onion soup its signature rich flavor. As a result, the broth tasted flavorless and lacked the depth I was expecting. Every bite, I took a pile of carmelized onions.

    I hate to leave a one star for a café we have been going to successfully for many years. But our…read moremost recent experience really unnerved us and makes us hesitate to go back. We went down to eighth Street to go to the café a few days ago, on a wonderfully warm day, and as we entered, the hostess said "go ahead and sit anywhere." As we went to the back patio as we have done for over six years now, she rudely interrupted and said "not the patio." We were not sure what she was saying as she had turned away and talked away from us, but we asked if the patio was open. She laughed at us and said "no the patio is not open. You can't sit there. " We said OK well, we'll have to go some other time cause we don't eat indoors. She started laughing at us and said well OK and kept laughing as we exited. As I said, we have been going there for over six years and we always enter the indoors masked and the staff who's worked there for a long time know us as well. This rudeness was really uncalled for and I don't know if I'll go back. It looks like they now take reservations for the patio so I don't understand what's up.

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    GiGi's - Mapo Tofu Noodles - shiitake, eggplant, fermented fava, bean sprout, chill pepper

    GiGi's

    4.1(70 reviews)
    0.2 mi•Lower Haight

    Ambiance was moody and a vibe inside. I love how intimate it is - perfect for a girls night! Just…read moretwo girls on a Saturday evening and scored a table in the back. Our server was super friendly, helpful, and provided great service to make us feel welcomed and he seemed very excited about the menu. Food was absolutely incredible. I was blown away by the peanut salad and how creamy and fresh it was. Perfect started. The shrimp baos were unique but super juicy, not too flavorful. Pork floss shumai was flavorful, juicy, and delicious. Garlic noodles were buttery, creamy, and had such a unique flavor I was really surprised and loved it. Absolutely amazing dinner and will be coming back!

    Came with my friend to try out this wine bar! I hadn't been before, but it was my friend's second…read moretime. We both got a glass of white wine, and it was quite delicious! They have a decently sized selection to pick from. We also ordered some food: shumai, scallop ceviche, and bread and butter. The standouts for me were definitely the ceviche and the bread and butter. The bread was perfectly fluffy yet crisp, and I really enjoyed the butter that it came with! The ceviche was also very fresh - I like the hints of fruit and the edible flowers! The service was great as the servers checked up on us periodically, and I also enjoyed the ambiance in the way the restaurant's interior was designed/decorated. Definitely a great spot for a girls' night out or a date!

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