Stout would go around the world and bring back rare books and that's how the store was born.

In the Mission, now as terminally hip as it was formally poor, the St Francis is a greasy good time since 1918. Stuck beautifully in the 50's both aesthetically and menu wise it's Americana in a bun. Dig in.

The largest exhibition space in the United States solely dedicated to photography. Alec Soth, Stephen Shore, Collier Schorr...

Many galleries and events and a restaurant

One of the best bookstore i've been. Good selection of design / art book as well. The staff is super nice and knowledgeable. A must.