2. The Independent
9.3
628 Divisadero St (btwn Hayes & Grove St), San Francisco, CA
Rock Club · Alamo Square · 106 tips and reviews
Kenny Liao: A small venue that's a great place to see your favorite band. Get tickets from the box office to save on fees (M-F 11a-6p). For an elevated view of the stage, stand on the raised areas.
Daniel Salinas: What a great venue -- small and intimate, but large enough that you'll get the occasional last minute show from a big name. Be sure to get on their mailing list to get last minute concert updates.
Anna Plourde: Amazing small venue with great acts!
5. Birba
9.4
458 Grove St (btwn Gough & Octavia St), San Francisco, CA
Wine Bar · Hayes Valley · 23 tips and reviews
Anna: Love this cozy place! They serve lunch and it's better to book a table and order food with the Allset app, so everyrthing will be ready on you time:)
Ben Barclay: Cozy neighborhood bar with a great curated selection of wines.
Bommy: Small, intimate wine bar that also serves real food. Gets busy on weekend evenings so best to not come with a group of more than max four people. Wines by the glass are a bit pricey.
6. Snowbird Coffee
8.8
1352A 9th Ave (btwn Irving & Judah St), San Francisco, CA
Coffee Shop · Inner Sunset · 74 tips and reviews
Erin Merchant: Great lattes. Awesome staff, great vibe, and open early! Place is cozy and always has rad music on.
Anthony Adams: Some of the friendliest baristas in SF. Terribly good espresso drinks and adorably cozy shop. In a city flooded with good coffee shops, Snowbird is definitely a stand out for me.
WhiskeyAvenger: Easily the most cozy coffee place,with the nicest decor in the Sunset.
7. 20 Spot
9.0
3565 20th St (at Lexington St), San Francisco, CA
Wine Bar · Mission District · 60 tips and reviews
Craig Villamor: Quirky, cozy little place that plays a lot of vinyl.
Julia K: It feels like your friend is hosting you in his/her living room for tapas and wine...cozy, classy, and delish.
Logan Kerr: Private, cozy, and ineffably cool.
Emmisaur: decently priced drinks, small intimate venue. loved it! will have to remember they don't take Amex.
squeasel: Gorgeous small venue. I love the ceiling. Get there early, especially for partially seated shows, if you want to be able to see well.
Amy B: Super friendly, helpful employees. Great intimate place to see great bands cheaply.
13. Mr. Pollo
8.7
2823 Mission St (btwn 24th & 25th St), San Francisco, CA
South American Restaurant · Mission District · 37 tips and reviews
Ting S: 4 courses tasting menu is $30 now, but still totally worth it. Go enjoy a very intimate and interesting experience.
Sahana Kumar: awesome intimate experience! well worth the money, and I'll be back
K-Þórır D.: Our best intimate dining experience in town. The 4-course tasting menu changes every week or 2. Phenomenal wine list. 12 seats/service so be patient for reservation but it worth it
14. The Richfield
8.8
195 5th Ave (btwn California & Cornwall St), San Francisco, CA
Coffee Shop · Inner Richmond · 44 tips and reviews
cami j.: great pour over options and friendly, knowledgeable baristas! the space is cute, but cozy, so it might be a challenge to find a spot.
Justin Tsui: Small cozy spot in the Rich'. Friendly staff welcomes you like family. Oh and the coffee is in point!
Alyssa W: A great cozy little cafe with good coffee (as of now, they serve snowbird).
15. Trattoria Contadina
8.8
1800 Mason St (at Union St), San Francisco, CA
Trattoria · Russian Hill · 68 tips and reviews
Kristin Crist: Best Italian Restaurant in San Francisco, small, cozy and DELICIOUS
Daniel Pearson: Great atmosphere for an intimate date, but it isn't the best Italian I've had (even in the neighborhood). If you're happy with good ambience and good wine over perfect food, this is your spot!
Geoffrey Spence: Cozy Italian off the main strip. Good was ok - I ordered the Pavarotti pasta and the chicken was dry, sauce was bland. Stay away from that dish and you'll be good ;)