Mechanics' Institute is one of The 13 Best Places for Chess in San Francisco.

1. Mechanics' Institute

8.4
57 Post St (Btw Kearny St. & Lick Pl.), San Francisco, CA
Library · Downtown San Francisco-Union Square · 15 tips and reviews

The Bold ItalicThe Bold Italic: This library has comfy chairs, movie screenings, lectures with bigwigs, chess and wine tasting events. Read more.

Parker H.Parker H: The oldest library on the West Coast and the oldest chess club in the US. Take the free tour on Wednesdays at noon.

Ali D.Ali Dagli: How can one go wrong with 150-year-old boutique library and the longest running chess club. Probably my most meaningful membership in the city.

Re-leaf Herbal Center is one of The 13 Best Places for Chess in San Francisco.

2. Re-leaf Herbal Center

7.8
1284 Mission St, San Francisco, CA
Pharmacy · SoMa · 2 tips and reviews

Marcus H.Marcus Henderson: Please come by Wednesday, 6-8p for Game Night (especially, Chess enthusiasts)......I need to study more openings : 0 )_

Tracy C.Tracy C: Check out the flowers on the right side of the counter! Quality product on the cheap: $35/8th; $10/g

SPARC SF is one of The 13 Best Places for Chess in San Francisco.

3. SPARC SF

8.8
1256 Mission St (btw 8th and 9th), San Francisco, CA
Marijuana Dispensary · SoMa · 25 tips and reviews

Cory M.Cory Meyer: Chess tournament last sunday of the month! Lots of game nights, too! Seeya there

katie s.katie s: Go for the outdoor 1/4s... sooooo dank and good for the budget too. <3 blue dream, also the harlequin is a great cbd... fun to mix with a sativa. Jazz nite on Mondays! :)

J. Adam M.J. Adam Moore 😜🔫: Try some complimentary tea while you use the Volcano.

Angel Cafe & Deli is one of The 13 Best Places for Chess in San Francisco.

4. Angel Cafe & Deli

8.1
700 Geary St (at Leavenworth), San Francisco, CA
Café · Lower Nob Hill · 26 tips and reviews

John D.John Drefahl: can't go wrong with a breakfast bagel with avocado, eggs, and chess on a bagel

Siw S.Siw S.: I love this little place with typical mezze food!

Heather C.Heather Callaway: Staff is super sweet! Pretty darn good coffee too.

Portsmouth Square Park is one of The 13 Best Places for Chess in San Francisco.

5. Portsmouth Square Park

7.0
Portsmouth Square Plaza, San Francisco, CA
Park · Chinatown · 22 tips and reviews

Lana C.Lana Chan: Cramped in studio apartments shared sometimes by a whole family this park offers an open space to socialize, listen to Peking opera, play chess & card games and there's even monkey bars for the kids

Puu K.Puu Kampolratana: Flooded with Chinese people playing chess. Go cheer on them, it's fun.

Matthew B.Matthew Burkett: Grab lunch to go and enjoy eating outside in the beautiful weather

Yerba Buena Gardens is one of The 13 Best Places for Chess in San Francisco.

6. Yerba Buena Gardens

9.3
745 Mission St (btwn 3rd & 4th St), San Francisco, CA
Park · SoMa · 153 tips and reviews

Arjun S.Arjun Sundararajan: A great green place in the middle of the concrete SoMa jungle. The area above the waterfalls is super peaceful. I like the group of people playing chess on the east edge.

drew t.drew tarvin: Possibly the best park in San Francisco: great views, inspirational quotes, and a playground with slides!

SFGateSFGate: Don't just admire the fountain - walk behind the falls to read inspiring quotes from Martin Luther King Jr. Read more.

Bravo Pizza is one of The 13 Best Places for Chess in San Francisco.

7. Bravo Pizza

8.3
5145 Mission St (at Geneva Ave), San Francisco, CA
Pizzeria · Cayuga · 14 tips and reviews

KaRiM O.KaRiM OnTheGo: Mushroom, sausage, onion and tomato pizza is the BOMB!!!

John J.John John: Nice restaurant

LuxurylatteLuxurylatte: I've been coming to this spot since high school. Even came here prom night. And it's STILL as good now as it was then. And staff is still old school polite. Viva Bravo!

Sessions at the Presidio is one of The 13 Best Places for Chess in San Francisco.

8. Sessions at the Presidio

8.3
1 Letterman Drive D-150 (Lombard), San Francisco, CA
New American Restaurant · Presidio National Park · 32 tips and reviews

Brandon C.Brandon Cain: Excellent farm to fork restaurant. Features skywalker wine and wagyu beef!

Lee W.Lee West: Can’t speak to the food, but great, cheap wine in a lush setting. Go during an off hour and sit outside

Joe C.Joe Connors: Great beer and wine selection.

The Pub at Ghirardelli Square is one of The 13 Best Places for Chess in San Francisco.

9. The Pub at Ghirardelli Square

7.2
851 Beach St (btwn Polk & Larkin St), San Francisco, CA
BBQ Joint · 75 tips and reviews

Ryan L.Ryan Lackey: Really good Mac and Chesse with Truffles, Espresso Burger, and fried chicken. Well worth a visit!

JJ V.JJ Venturini: Wife loves truffle mac & cheese. I like ST. Louis ribs

Tom M.Tom Maxim: Serving food until 1:30am everyday + $3 Bud/Bud Lights all day.

Chez Maman is one of The 13 Best Places for Chess in San Francisco.

10. Chez Maman

8.7
401 Gough St (at Hayes St), San Francisco, CA
French Restaurant · Hayes Valley · 125 tips and reviews

EdEd: "Amazing mussels, good crepes and decent burgers"

Elie K.Elie Khoury: Croque Madame!!

Sonita L.Sonita Lontoh: Always the best French casual bistro. The burger and baked Camembert are to die for. Go there late on Saturday nights.

Papito Hayes is one of The 13 Best Places for Chess in San Francisco.

11. Papito Hayes

8.0
425 Hayes St Ste A (Gough & Hayes), San Francisco, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Hayes Valley · 79 tips and reviews

Arielle Z.Arielle Z: The duck confit tacos and the Papito salad with grilled shrimp are so good! They also serve Hitachino Nest beer.

Edna L.Edna Lo: If you want to try almost everything on the menu get the tacos.

Evan V.Evan Vaughn: You're fucking up if you dont get the Pollo Empanizado

Etcetera Wine Bar is one of The 13 Best Places for Chess in San Francisco.

12. Etcetera Wine Bar

7.8
795 Valencia St (at 19th St), San Francisco, CA
Wine Bar · Mission District · 52 tips and reviews

Brendan C.Brendan Curran: Excellent friendly service and a wide selection of wines. Best wine bar in SF!

Jaymie R.Jaymie R.: Sexy owner and/or bartender. Ooooooh myyyy gosh Justin beautiful man.

Bilal A.Bilal Ahmed: Amazing Bordeaux

Pork Store Cafe is one of The 13 Best Places for Chess in San Francisco.

13. Pork Store Cafe

8.0
1451 Haight St (at Masonic Ave.), San Francisco, CA
Breakfast Spot · Haight Ashbury · 80 tips and reviews

Clarence R.Clarence Rosenstein: Eggs in a tasty nest and chicken fried steak are amazing they also have really good grits

JohnJohn: Eggs in Tasty Nest is the most popular dish here.

Blake S.Blake Samic: Get the Eggs in a Tasty Nest