Come to the Castro
Come for Rouse, stay for the neighborhood treats!
Sometimes you need a bite or a wander through some shops after a session.
We’ve put together a list of small businesses in the Castro that we love and support.
Check them out next time you’re in our neighborhood!
Eat in the Castro:
Fable: 558 Castro St, San Francisco, CA 94114,(415) 525-4770,fablecastro.com, $$$ (Upscale American cuisine)
Cafe Mystique: 479 Castro St, San Francisco, CA 94114,(415) 864-2583, $$ (Casual cafe fare)
Poesía: 4072 18th St, San Francisco, CA 94114,(415) 558-9777,poesiabistrot.com, $$$ (French bistro)
Hot Cookie: 407 Castro St, San Francisco, CA 94114,(415) 621-4706,hotcookie.com, $ (Novelty cookies)
Kitchen: 541 Castro St, San Francisco, CA 94114,(415) 552-8880,kitchensf.com, $$$ (New American cuisine)
Frances: 3870 17th St, San Francisco, CA 94114,(415) 621-3870,frances-sf.com, $$$$ (Californian cuisine, reservations highly recommended)
Starbelly: 3583 16th St, San Francisco, CA 94114,(415) 252-7827,starbellysf.com, $$$ (Mediterranean-inspired dishes)
Anchor Oyster Bar: 579 Castro St, San Francisco, CA 94114,(415) 431-3990,anchoroysterbar.com, $$$$ (Seafood)
Shop in the Castro:
Local Take: 4122 18th St, San Francisco, CA 94114,(415) 621-8253,localtakesf.com, $$ (Gifts and local artisan goods, underneath Rouse!)
Cliffs: 479 Castro St, San Francisco, CA 94114,(415) 431-2543,cliffssf.com, $$ (A San Francisco institution - hardware supplies and kitschy gifts)
Does Your Mother Know: 450 Castro St, San Francisco, CA 94114,(415) 552-8727,doesyourmotherknow.com, $$ (Adult toys and gag gifts)
Welcome to the Castro: 533 Castro St, San Francisco, CA 94114,(415) 864-2287,welcometothecastro.com, $$ (Souvenirs and Castro-themed items)
Fabulosa Books Castro: 489 Castro St, San Francisco, CA 94114,(415) 658-7015,fabulosabooks.com, $ (Used and new books)
MR. S Leather: 385 11th St, San Francisco, CA 94103 (While technically just outside the 94114 border, it's a significant Castro-adjacent business),(415) 864-3773, https://www.mr-s-leather.com/ , $$$ (Leather and fetish gear)
Eureka Sky: 3989 17th St, San Francisco, CA 94114, (415) 800-8060, eurekasky.com, $$ (Cannabis Dispensary)
Relax in the Castro:
Dr. Sam Zoranovich: 550a Castro St, San Francisco, CA. 94114, (415) 735-1778, Zoranovich Chiropractic - $$$ (Neurodivergent & LGBTQ-specializing chiro)
Taboo Spa: 417 Castro St, San Francisco, CA 94114,(415) 621-7107,Taboo Spa Website - $$$ (Spa services)
Wela Massage: 4072 18th St, San Francisco, CA 94114,(415) 658-7779,Wela Massage Website - $$$ (Massage therapy)
Castro Country Club: 4058 18th St, San Francisco, CA 94114,(415) 861-2582,Castro Country Club Website - $$ (Community center with 12-step programs)
Explore Sites in the Castro:
Rainbow flag on Market and Castro: Intersection of Market St & Castro St, San Francisco, CA 94114 - Free (Landmark)
Castro Theatre: 429 Castro St, San Francisco, CA 94114,(415) 621-6120,Castro Theatre Website - $$-$$$ (Historic movie palace)
Harvey Milk Plaza: Intersection of Castro St & Market St, San Francisco, CA 94114 - Free (Public plaza)
Drink in the Castro:
Philz Coffee: 549 Castro St, San Francisco, CA. 94114, 415-875-9656, Philz, $ (Casual coffee shop with small boutiques nearby).
Toad Hall: 4146 18th St, San Francisco, CA 94114,(415) 863-1091, $$ (Neighborhood bar)
Moby Dick: 4049 18th St, San Francisco, CA 94114,(415) 861-1199,mobydicksf.com, $$ (Relaxed gay bar)