Hidden gems: places in San Francisco

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in San Francisco. Ratings are based from 656 places in the city.

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CrossFit 7x7
Gym
👍👍 I started Crossfit when I was 56 years old…15 years ago. Before I had a life changing accident, I learned how amazing Crossfit was and what I could achieve in fitness. After a 4 year hiatus and five surgeries, I came back just before the pandemic. After starting crossfit again with Geoff as a coa...
5.00 (144 reviews)
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United Barbell - CrossFit SOMA
Gym
Fitness center offering CrossFit & Olympic lifting classes, plus personal training.
5.00 (110 reviews)
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The Coffee Berry SF
Coffee shop
👍👍 Nestled amidst the hustle and bustle of Lombard Street in San Francisco, lies a hidden gem of a coffee shop. As you step into this modern haven, you are instantly greeted by the invigorating aroma of freshly brewed coffee and the promise of a delightful experience ahead. Join me as I take you on a j...
5.00 (96 reviews)
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Project 13 Gyms
Fitness center
👍👍 I have been going to P13 for almost 2 years now, and it’s truly one of my highlights of living in SF. The trainers, community, and workouts are all top notch. Michael and Jared are both very caring and take the time to get to know everyone who walks through the door and keep track of any injuries or...
5.00 (91 reviews)
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Move Bay Area
Apartment rental agency
5.00 (78 reviews)
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Empire Jiu Jitsu
Martial arts school
😐 Choosing a rating for this place is really difficult. In short, the people are great (⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐). The physical space itself is in poor condition & operationally things seem a bit lost (⭐⭐). Prices listed at the end. I came in for the first class free trial, and didn't realize I was joining a coh...
5.00 (76 reviews)
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Kopiku Indonesian Coffee
Coffee shop
👍👍 This is a very nice cafe. It is owned and run by Indonesian people and they serve authentic Indonesian style coffee. The food is good, but nothing too fancy. We tried the Danish and the avocado toast and they were both fresh and tasty. Coffee was good as well, they serve variations of hot and cold c...
5.00 (72 reviews)
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Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
👍👍 This is a great place to work out. The coaches bring a lot of energy, the facilities and equipment are brand new and clean, the workouts are difficult but doable, and the community is fun and welcoming.
5.00 (68 reviews)
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CrossFit Potrero Hill
Gym
👍👍 I started my crossfit journey 5 months ago at CFPH and absolutely love it! The coaches are all incredible! They are all super knowledgeable, engaging, funny, and actually care about the athletes. Everyone supports each other and there is a very good energy all around everytime I go to work out. I ca...
5.00 (63 reviews)
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LuxFit SF
Fitness center
😐 Used to like coming here a lot for heavy weights and peaceful vibe but lately the vibe is very different and trippy making it more cardio focused than heavy weights so I can no longer do my workout safely here. The club music makes it hard to properly concentrate on heavy lifting tempo like I could...
5.00 (54 reviews)
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F45 Training City Center SF
Gym
👍👍 It's extremely clean, brand new and organized. I love Barry's but it's refreshing to be in bright studio. Really great workouts that are challenging but easy to follow. Instructors are really amazing and willing to help coach you throughout the class to make sure your form is OK. Overall a super fri...
5.00 (52 reviews)
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The Castro Room
Yoga studio
👍👍 A legend is reborn! 😍This was the iconic Yoga Tree Castro, a cornerstone of the SF yoga world for decades - and it’s back! Same incredible space (bright, vaulted ceilings and massive space with amazing vibes that feels so magical and held, perfect temperature that’s warm so you sweat but not roast,...
5.00 (42 reviews)
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RP Diamonds & Gold Imports
Diamond dealer
Jeweler that provides custom wedding & engagement rings, plus many types of gold jewelry in stock.
5.00 (42 reviews)
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Cafe Da Fonk!
Cafe
👍👍 A breezy, bohemian café in an industrial chic space. Lots of good light, easy parking, and comfy seating. This dog-friendly cafe is still finding it's legs ( be patient for your food and drinks, it's a small team just getting started) but the good vibes and genuine smiles make it worth it. Plus, the...
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5.00 (40 reviews)
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California Martial Athletics - Muay Thai
Muay Thai boxing gym
👍👍 Passionate, experienced, knowledgeable, and most importantly, friendly coaches- Joe and Dave have dedicated students for a reason and they’re great at maintaining a community focused on growing as a martial artist. People go for fitness, competition, skill development, and fun. They have made me fee...
5.00 (36 reviews)
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Barbary Coast Provisions
Restaurant
👍👍 Amazingly FRESH farmers market food! 🥗🥑 Super clean and the kind of food that GIVES you energy! Bowls🍲smoothies🥤and Avocado Toasts! 🥑 Friendly owner that just opened, go check him out! I want to eat this kind of healthy food everyday.
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5.00 (32 reviews)
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Nerd Improv
Event planner
👍👍 This is my second session with Nerd Improv at a marketing team off-site and I can't speak highly enough of their work and their consistency in facilitating communication, creativity and team-building. This most recent session was another resounding hit. Everyone on the team came to me individually...
5.00 (30 reviews)
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Tala Wine
Wine bar
👍👍 Sooo excited to have this new wine bar in the neighborhood! Love the vibes and decor inside, great affordable prices, delicious wine, and snacks. It's "seat yourself" (at first I wasn't sure if you had to wait to be seated, might be helpful to have a sign). On Fridays they do winemaker tastings! It...
5.00 (29 reviews)
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Bay Jiu-Jitsu
Martial arts school
👍👍 Came here with my wife for Allison's Acro Yoga class (our first time doing Acro) and we had an awesome time. The class was extremely engaging and fun, and we learned a few poses that we've been practicing outside of class. We will definitely be back for more classes!
5.00 (29 reviews)
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Infinity Training Center
Fitness center
👍👍 I've been training with Ricardo for one year and it's been a life changing experience! Ricardo tailors his personal training sessions to meet your needs and help you reach your goals. He has helped me improve my posture, reduce neck/back pain from long days of virtual zoom calls, and build/tone musc...
5.00 (28 reviews)
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