May 12, 2025

Little Baobab San Francisco

Senegalese food and music

"Whatever your favorite restaurant in San Francisco might be, it's about to become your second-favorite after Senegalese restaurant "Little Baobab"..."

Whatever your favorite restaurant is, it's about to become your second-favorite. To anyone asking for restaurant recommendations, this is what I suggest. Little Baobab claims to be a "village" and it really is -- a one-building village. Foremost, the food is amazing. It's a unique combination of flavors that really don't compare to other cuisines. My personal go-to is the Dibi with fufu (glutinous potato-starch), fried plantains with yogurt. The house cocktails are excellent and have flavors such as tamarind and jamaica.

Beyond the food though, they feature nightly live music usually featuring Senegalese instruments, and on the weekends it turns into a dance floor with a DJ at night. The atmosphere is lively and friendly, there are always regulars just enjoying the evening. Whether you're looking for a quick place to grab lunch or somewhere to spend your evening, this is the spot. Go and you'll instantly be cooler than all your friends.

029-guitar-instrument-1
Music
021-spoon-and-fork-1
Restaurants

About this spot

3388 19th Street

Entree:

US$

15

4158269287

Find your way with 157 Insider Tips from our Local Spotters

Discover hidden gems and all our locals’ favourites! Get full access to our San Francisco guide.

Nice place right!? There’s so much more to discover:

Discover all other hidden gems in San Francisco

Mt. Davidson

A Great Hike on a Foggy Day

It's an easy hike with trees, ferns, and other bits of nature surrounding the trail. If you stop and listen, you will hear… nothing.

017-plant-1
Relaxing

by

Kathleen

Messmer

Jul 6, 2025

Hook Fish Co

Fish tacos in the Sunset Avenues

"Hook Fish Co" in San Francisco is deep in the Sunset Avenues and is perfect for when you have a hankering for some scrumptious fish tacos!

021-spoon-and-fork-1
Restaurants
024-burger-1
Snacks

by

Brooke

Ekdahl

Jul 6, 2025

City Hall

Architectural marvel with seismic past

The building of the City Hall itself is an architectural wonder. Stand below the dome and wander through the main floor, which is open to the public!

002-building
Art & culture

by

Marcus

D'Avignon

Jul 3, 2025

Coffee in the Park

Coffee and park goers

I love coming to Alamo Square in San Francisco and getting a yummy park coffee from Lady Falcon Coffee Club and their converted 1940s bread truck!

020-coffee-cup-1
Coffee & tea
017-plant-1
Relaxing

by

Brooke

Ekdahl

Jul 2, 2025

The Spire

The Presidio’s natural skyscraper

"The Spire" in The Presidio in San Francisco is one of the many reasons to come visit. A natural skyscraper, it reminds me of Where the Wild Things Are...

002-building
Art & culture
017-plant-1
Relaxing

by

Brooke

Ekdahl

Jul 2, 2025

Saint Frank Coffee

Modern coffee vibes

"Saint Frank Coffee" in San Francisco feels like an airy museum on the inside. I always leave with a few bags of coffee and an iced latte in hand...

020-coffee-cup-1
Coffee & tea
024-burger-1
Snacks

by

Brooke

Ekdahl

Jul 2, 2025

Stable Cafe

SF or Italian Countryside?

I've never been to a cafe that made me feel as if I had been teleported to another place than "Stable Cafe" in San Francisco... Felt like I was in Italy!

020-coffee-cup-1
Coffee & tea
024-burger-1
Snacks

by

Brooke

Ekdahl

Jul 2, 2025

The Mill SF

Coffee and toast, oh my!

"The Mill SF" with its red brick exterior gets one curious straight away! I come here for their awesome toast, especially the cinnamon sugar toast!

020-coffee-cup-1
Coffee & tea
024-burger-1
Snacks

by

Brooke

Ekdahl

Jul 2, 2025

Presidio Pet Cemetery

Military pets live on

TIme has almost forgotten the "Presidio Pet Cemetery" in San Francisco, with pet hedge stones & names from when this was an active Army base...

002-building
Art & culture
017-plant-1
Relaxing

by

Brooke

Ekdahl

Jul 2, 2025

SPRO Coffee Lab

Coffee magic

What makes "SPRO Coffee Lab" in San Francisco and its food truck special is their specialty crafted coffee drinks & artisanal goods. It's a gem of a spot!

020-coffee-cup-1
Coffee & tea
024-burger-1
Snacks

by

Brooke

Ekdahl

Jul 2, 2025

Park Life

Fun gallery and unique store

"Park Life" in San Francisco is an art gallery space with fun arts & crafts supplies and home décor that will jazz up your home! So much to enjoy here...

002-building
Art & culture
026-thrift-shop-1
Shopping

by

Brooke

Ekdahl

Jul 2, 2025

Pearl 6101

California Mediterranean dining

"Pearl 6161" is a restaurant in San Francisco in an old laundromat. Its Mediterranean-meets-California vibe, the high ceiling and the tiles... I'm in love!

028-beach-bar-1
Bars
021-spoon-and-fork-1
Restaurants

by

Brooke

Ekdahl

Jul 2, 2025

Heading to San Francisco?

157 Insider Tips from our local Spotters

Authentic Stories by Real People

Escape the Crowd & Travel Slow 🐌

... for just €9.99

Heading to San Francisco?

0 Insider Tips from our local Spotters

157 Insider Tips

✓ Escape the Crowds

✓ Find Spots nearby

✓ Authentic Stories

... for just €9.99

App Download Download our app

City guides by those who know the city in and out!

Our Locals' Favorite Music

Our team loves San Francisco

Get to know our other Spotters from San Francisco

As featured on:

New-York-Times
the-guardian
mashable
the-sunday-times
false
0
false
64
Filters