It should be no surprise that the city’s best gourmet grocery slings some truly excellent sandwiches. Every ingredient is top-notch, and are combined in delicious sandwich style. Try the Vegan Hippie! Read more
The undisputed king of local gourmet groceries, their cheese department is hard to match. Tell them what you like, be it sheep, goat, cow, or a blend, and they'll be happy to give you a taste-tour. Read more
Aisles are a bit cramped but it's only because bi-rite is so chock full of amazing foods- everything is carefully selected and knowledgeable staff are eager to give wine, cheeses, coffee bean advice.
Super super pricey, but they have an amazing selection of good food. Get a pint of bi-rite ice cream here if you don't want to wait in line down the street.
tasty prepared food and sandwiches, excellent ice cream shop located across the street. go here for sandwiches, walk down the block to Dolores Park. The view from the is one of the best in the city.
My favorite place to buy groceries. Gets packed and it's rather spendy, but the selection is incredibly well curated. Can't go wrong with their wine, cheese, chocolate, pasta, and especially ice cream
Ian is the best. He will answer all your questions and brainstorm the perfect menu for tonight's meal. Plus he gets to know you by name and makes bi rite feel like family.
This is an expensive place that sells very good food. Particularly good for pre-made meals, and great fruit, vegetables and cheeses. But really, if you can order from elsewhere, I suggest it.
The sour creamchocolate cake (no frosting!) is the perfect lazy night at home treat (and pairs beautifully with a movie rental from Faye's across the street.
Great local market! Folks here know their stuff. Amazing selection of chocolate, coffee, cheese, readymade eats, seafood and meats. Love Five Dot Ranch esp rib eye. Fav sandwhich - achiotechicken.
A small grocery store full of artisanal goodness and an easy way to skip the line at the creamery across the street, buy a pint and take it to the park.
The place to go for local, organic, and sustainable snacks and groceries. Produce here is always fresh and there are lots of samples offered. They cater and have a seasonal deli with a changing menu.
1) Get the Watson's lamb loin. 2) They'll vacuum seal anything for you. 3) While you are cooking, use Bi-rite as dial-a-cook. They'll dole out tons of advice. Think of high prices as part service fee.
The epitome of a neighborhoodgrocery. You will never figure out how they pack so much into that little store. Family-owned and committed to supporting local farmers and producers. -Preeti Mistry, Top
Picnic essentials/or cocktail party nibbles: Bring your own bag and fill with: Smoked whitefish, baguette, the Fidel Sandwich (order behind the counter), burretta (w/bit of olive oil salt/pepper). Read more