San Francisco Union Square (2020)

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  1. tennisjoel

    tennisjoel Crusader (401) Nov 21, 2007 Minnesota

    Okay so just an update. Previous thread was locked. I am now in SF. Walked to Mikkeller first full day I was in town. Decent bar with great selection but extremely pricey and food was ok but not great. Tonight I walked to City Beer and Cellarmaker. City Beer is really solid. Great tap list with cool laid back bar staff and really nice shop and some rare selections, albeit pricey. Burger I had was excellent. Would definitely revisit when in the area. Cellarmaker was decent, but very small and super packed. I didn't stay there long, just purchased one beer on tap and one beer to go.

    I see what people mean with the homeless problem and things you'd rather not see. It's kinda sad that this is the state of affairs in this city. Overall I've enjoyed my visits here, hopefully things will improve. I've heard LA is even worse. In total, my assessment is as follows: City Beer is a must visit, Cellarmaker is nice (you might as well go if you visit City Beer since it's close), Mikkeller is okay if money is not an object (skip the food). I'll going to attempt to visit Bartlett tomorrow.
     
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  2. _pat_

    _pat_ Crusader (410) Apr 26, 2016 Washington

    I think your time would be better spent going to Toronado tomorrow.
     
    #2 _pat_, Jan 29, 2020
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  3. Rustytacos

    Rustytacos Initiate (0) Mar 19, 2018 California
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    The crafty fox always has good beer on tap and a good lunch menu. However there are lots of food places in the mission that’s worth checking out and good change of pace from union square.
     
    #3 Rustytacos, Jan 29, 2020
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  4. tennisjoel

    tennisjoel Crusader (401) Nov 21, 2007 Minnesota

    I'd have to uber or lyft over there. Probably will be visiting Bartlett as it's close. I've heard Toronado is overrated anyway. Don't have an unlimited budget. Will settle for Bartlett's, especially for their happy hour specials.
     
    #4 tennisjoel, Jan 29, 2020
  5. AndresR

    AndresR Pundit (832) Jul 19, 2009 California
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    Cellarmaker House of Pizza is great. Has guests taps too. Old Devil Moon is walkable from there too. Bonus, the neighborhood is in MUCH better shape than the ones you visited.
     
    #5 AndresR, Jan 29, 2020
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  6. Rustytacos

    Rustytacos Initiate (0) Mar 19, 2018 California
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    Toronado isn’t over rated however they can be dicks about stuff. Can’t beat the selection and price, yet I’m still partial to the crafty fox which is closer. From union square you walk down to mission st and take the 14 mission bus which cost like $3 but Uber might be cheaper if it’s 2 people on Uber pool. I honestly to go downtown much to eat and drink. The closest would be city beer or cellarmaker.
     
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  7. elNopalero

    elNopalero Grand Pooh-Bah (5,822) Oct 14, 2009 Michigan
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    Live it up! Explore the city! I think a trip to the Toronado is never a waste of time, by the way. The weather is supposed to be nice tomorrow, and believe it or not in spite of the hills SF is a very walkable place. Go wander, and have a few beers while you do.
     
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  8. grilledsquid

    grilledsquid Initiate (0) Jul 10, 2009 California
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    Sounds like you had good time, but unless you had more beers at Cellarmaker, how can you make your judgment off of one beer on tap and one to go?
     
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  9. unlikelyspiderperson

    unlikelyspiderperson Grand Pooh-Bah (3,966) Mar 12, 2013 California
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    To be fair cellarmaker is super tiny and in my experience not a super pleasant place to drink as a stranger since it fills up with groups/regulars. Good beer and I'll check out their pizza place but I don't make an effort to get there when i.m in the city alone
     
    #9 unlikelyspiderperson, Jan 29, 2020
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  10. grilledsquid

    grilledsquid Initiate (0) Jul 10, 2009 California
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    I can see how that would affect someone's opinion of the place or the experience (which is important). Given that they're the best brewery in the area, I let that slide since I prefer drinking from the source.
     
    #10 grilledsquid, Jan 29, 2020
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  11. tennisjoel

    tennisjoel Crusader (401) Nov 21, 2007 Minnesota

    Yeah I'm not necessarily knocking Cellarmaker by any means, but I enjoyed the atmosphere at City Beer more. I don't really have time to wander around much so looking for more options close to where I'm staying at. Thought I'd check out Bartlett tomorrow as it's my last full day in the city before I head home to MN.
     
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  12. dcgunman

    dcgunman Pooh-Bah (2,682) Jul 1, 2009 California
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    What pat said. Of course Celler and City are a must. But Toronado is a no brainer.
     
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  13. FrogOut69

    FrogOut69 Initiate (0) Sep 24, 2013 California
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    Crafty Fox or Toronado would be much better options. Ubers are cheap and worth it.
     
    #13 FrogOut69, Jan 29, 2020
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  14. dcgunman

    dcgunman Pooh-Bah (2,682) Jul 1, 2009 California
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    Bart it to closest station. Uber from there. I’ve walked from Bart station to Toronado. 20 minutes.
     
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  15. mayorQuimby

    mayorQuimby Zealot (633) Jun 5, 2009 Tennessee
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    Liquid Gold always has a fabulous taplist and to-go options, and is easily walkable from Union Square. But to pile on, it would be foolish to flat skip Toronado.
     
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  16. ksheabutter

    ksheabutter Aspirant (222) Aug 15, 2019 California
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    definitely give cellarmaker another chance imo
     
    #16 ksheabutter, Jan 29, 2020
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  17. Rustytacos

    Rustytacos Initiate (0) Mar 19, 2018 California
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    Definitely!

    I usually go by myself and end up striking up conversations when I’m there. Made some friends that way.
     
    #17 Rustytacos, Jan 29, 2020
  18. thuey

    thuey Pooh-Bah (1,705) Nov 13, 2015 California
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    As a local born and raised SFer and ***** of all things Cellarmaker here on BA, even I don't like going to CM after work or on weekends.

    Go on a Tuesday or Wednesday at 3pm. Or Friday at noon. It's empty. The bartenders are really cool. And those in the taproom will either be visiting or the faithful.
     
    #18 thuey, Jan 29, 2020
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  19. Rustytacos

    Rustytacos Initiate (0) Mar 19, 2018 California
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    Native huh? Begs the question, I ask all natives I run into, what HS and what part of the city?
    For me SHCP and the excelsior.
     
    #19 Rustytacos, Jan 30, 2020
  20. Rustytacos

    Rustytacos Initiate (0) Mar 19, 2018 California
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    I didn’t want to put you on the spot, I just realized this after I posted. I was merely being facetious and please don’t feel obligated or take it the wrong way.
     
    #20 Rustytacos, Jan 30, 2020
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