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)

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)

• Badlands: 4121 18th St, San Francisco, CA 94114, (415) 626-9307, badlandssf.com, $$ (Dance bar)

• Lookout: 3600 16th St, San Francisco, CA 94114, (415) 431-0306, lookoutssf.com, $$ (Rooftop bar)

• Moby Dick: 4049 18th St, San Francisco, CA 94114, (415) 861-1199, mobydicksf.com, $$ (Relaxed gay bar)

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)

• Dog Eared Books Castro: 489 Castro St, San Francisco, CA 94114, (415) 282-1901, dogearedbooks.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:

• 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)