This one’s easy to miss because it’s dwarfed by one of the many loud discount stores on Mission selling Day-Glo flowers and phone chargers. When you find it, the inside is tiny; there’s just enough room for you, an espresso machine, and a guy or two playing great music every time. And they have egg creams!

Reliably divey, with an ample back patio, ill-advertised punk shows and the occasional appearance of dollar oysters.

My favourite low-key bar with art deco fixtures. Don't come here!

Fancy fusion Omakase with local ingredients. If you feel like treating yourself. delicious!

Shopping area in Japantown connected by an outdoor plaza with a Japanese Pagoda. The malls feature some good food spots and as well as Kinokuniya Bookstore.