San Francisco/Bernal Heights
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Bernal Heights is a cute, eclectic neighborhood of San Francisco that was once very working class, but is becoming quickly gentrified. Sister to the Castro, this neighborhood south of Mission Valley is very popular with the lesbian community. The main commercial drag is located along Cortland Ave.
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Get in
Bernal Heights is served by a number of San Francisco MUNI bus routes. Running along the western border of the neighborhood, the 14 Mission and 49 Van Ness buses provide convenient access from downtown areas as well as north-central neighborhoods such as Pacific Heights and the Tenderloin. The 67 Bernal Heights service runs through much of Bernal Heights and connect to the BART system at the 24th Street Station. The 24 Divisadero runs along Cortland Avenue and provides service to both the Bayview neighborhood to the south and Noe Valley and the Castro to the west and northwest respectively. The 23 Monterey runs along Crescent Avenue in the southern part of Bernal and connects to Glen Park (which has its own BART station) and the Sunset District.
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- Hunan Chef, 519 Cortland Ave., A great local and simple Chinese place. Hunan Chef has been servicing Bernal Heights for many years. The usual American-Chinese fare, along with a pretty extensive vegetarian offering. The vegetarian General's chicken is a favorite among some Bernal Heights locals.. The Hot and Sour Soup is perfect for any cold and rainy day. Service is great. Most of the food prepared is wrapped up for take-out. Beer/Wine available. Good Value.
- Progressive Grounds, 400 Cortland Ave, A perfect Bernal Heights cafe. Serves up some great coffee drinks and a good selection of salads and lavash wrapped sandwiches. The hummus will make anyone think twice about twice about buying hummus from a grocery store again. Great service. A great place for all types and ages. Kids have their fun with Enzo and his assorted instruments every Sunday. PG also has a nice garden space in the back.
Drink
- Wild Side West, 424 Cortland Ave., Although technically a lesbian bar, this neighborhood watering hole welcomes all. Inexpensive beer flows from the taps. In the winter time, a fire burns in the main room, which includes a small pool table. But the most interesting aspect to this bar is the outside garden in the back, best enjoyed on warmer days and nights. The garden is heavily decorated with sculptures and lights. Find a nook to cuddle up with a loved one while sipping a drink.
- Skip's Tavern, 453 Cortland Ave., Live blues music spills from this dive located in the heart of Bernal Heights. Come play pool or darts.
- Chaise Lounge, 309 Cortland Ave., For many years known as "Charlie's", this bar had a reputation as a very rough dive until a major renovation in 2002. The clientele instantly changed to reflect the increasingly affluent, middle-class demographic of the neighborhood. After another change in ownership in 2005, another subtle shift in clientele now favored a younger lesbian crowd, although the bar is welcoming to both straight and gay patrons. One notable feature is a cozy secret room in the back area. Chaise Lounge features a wide array of hard liquor and a diverse but small selection of draft beer.
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