⏳ Worth the Wait

Eighteen stools, a marble counter, a century of practice. Show up early, get the combo and a cold beer, and let the guys behind the counter run the show.

The tea leaf salad that started a movement, tossed tableside. Expect a wait on Clement Street, expect to be converted.

A Tokyo ramen phenom's first US outpost. Tonkotsu so rich it's almost dessert, and a wait you'll grumble about then forget mid-bowl.

A world-champion pizzaiolo firing a dozen styles in different ovens. The Margherita is capped at 73 a day for a reason. Grab a slice next door if there's a wait.

Weekend-only line down the block for croissants and guava tarts

Organic, regional Mexican cooking from the Nopa team with carnitas and ceviche.

Tiny walk-in spot for thin-crust pizzas worth the queue

Hayes Valley go-to for juicy soup dumplings and handmade Shanghainese noodles.

Worth the line for crispy pork potstickers and dry-fried chicken wings