Cole Valley

village park · 94117

Cole Valley is the version of San Francisco people quietly hope to end up in: four walkable blocks, a handful of good coffee rooms, Golden Gate Park at the end of the street, and the N-Judah humming underneath. It reads village rather than neighborhood, which is the entire pitch. Dates here are unhurried by design: brunch at Zazie, a pour-over at Reverie, a wander up to Tank Hill for the city laid out below. The Haight is a short walk east and feels like a different decade. Rents reflect the scarcity. Parking, predictably, does not exist.

$102,321

median income

$2,881

median rent

The data

Cole Valley by the numbers

Median individual income in Cole Valley is about $102.3k.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
The median renter in Cole Valley pays about $2,880 a month.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023

On the ground

Local date spots

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20 spots across Cole Valley

Cole Valley
Activity
Conservatory of Flowers
Botanical garden★ 4.7 · 4,110
Wheelchair access
Find it
100 John F Kennedy Dr, San Francisco, CA 94118
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 4,110 Google reviews
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon10 AM to 4:30 PM
Tue10 AM to 4:30 PM
WedClosed
Thu10 AM to 4:30 PM
Fri10 AM to 4:30 PM
Sat10 AM to 4:30 PM
Sun10 AM to 4:30 PM
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
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Cole Valley
Dining
Zazie
French restaurant$$$$★ 4.5 · 3,526
Outdoor seatingWheelchair access
Find it
941 Cole St, San Francisco, CA 94117
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 3,526 Google reviews
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Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon8 AM to 2 PM, 5 to 9 PM
Tue8 AM to 2 PM, 5 to 9 PM
Wed8 AM to 2 PM, 5 to 9 PM
Thu8 AM to 2 PM, 5 to 9 PM
Fri8 AM to 2 PM, 5 to 9 PM
Sat9 AM to 3 PM, 5 to 9 PM
Sun9 AM to 3 PM, 5 to 9 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Tourists
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
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Cole Valley
Activity
The DeLuxe
Live music venue★ 4.7 · 871
LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access
Find it
1511 Haight St, San Francisco, CA 94117
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 871 Google reviews
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Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon5:30 to 11 PM
Tue5:30 to 11 PM
Wed5:30 to 11 PM
Thu5:30 to 11 PM
Fri5 PM to 12 AM
Sat5 PM to 12 AM
Sun2:30 to 10 PM
Parking
Paid street parking
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Contact
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Cole Valley
Dining
L'Ardoise Bistro
Bistro$$$$★ 4.7 · 796
Wheelchair access
Find it
151 Noe St, San Francisco, CA 94114
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 796 Google reviews
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Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue5 to 10 PM
Wed5 to 10 PM
Thu5 to 10 PM
Fri5 to 10:30 PM
Sat5 to 10:30 PM
Sun5 to 9 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
No-contact delivery · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Family-friendly
Contact
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Cole Valley
Dining
Bambino's Ristorante
Italian restaurant$$$$★ 4.5 · 551
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
945 Cole St, San Francisco, CA 94117
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 551 Google reviews
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11:30 AM to 9:30 PM
Tue11:30 AM to 9:30 PM
Wed11:30 AM to 9:30 PM
Thu11:30 AM to 9:30 PM
Fri11:30 AM to 9:30 PM
Sat10 AM to 9:30 PM
Sun10 AM to 9:30 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · No-contact delivery · Delivery · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
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Cole Valley
Dining
Bistro Central Parc Restaurant
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.5 · 518
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
560 Central Ave, San Francisco, CA 94117
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 518 Google reviews
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon4:30 to 9 PM
Tue4:30 to 9:30 PM
Wed4:30 to 9:30 PM
Thu4:30 to 9:30 PM
Fri4:30 to 9:30 PM
Sat10 AM to 2:30 PM, 4:30 to 9:30 PM
Sun10 AM to 2:30 PM, 4:30 to 9 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Delivery · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Contact
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Cole Valley
Activity
Free Gold Watch
Video arcade★ 4.9 · 468
Wheelchair access
Find it
1767 Waller St, San Francisco, CA 94117
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.9★ from 468 Google reviews
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Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon10 AM to 8 PM
Tue10 AM to 8 PM
Wed10 AM to 8 PM
Thu10 AM to 8 PM
Fri10 AM to 8 PM
Sat12 to 8 PM
Sun12 to 7 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Contact
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Cole Valley
Drinks
Birba
Wine bar★ 4.6 · 372
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
458 Grove St, San Francisco, CA 94102
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 372 Google reviews
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon3 to 9 PM
Tue3 to 9 PM
Wed3 to 9 PM
Thu3 to 9 PM
Fri3 to 9 PM
Sat1 to 9 PM
Sun1 to 8 PM
Parking
Usually difficult to find a space
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Pets
Dogs allowed
Contact
Site Maps
Cole Valley
Drinks
Gold Cane Cocktail Lounge
Lounge bar$$$$★ 4.6 · 332
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
1569 Haight St, San Francisco, CA 94117
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 332 Google reviews
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Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon12 PM to 2 AM
Tue12 PM to 2 AM
Wed12 PM to 2 AM
Thu12 PM to 2 AM
Fri12 PM to 2 AM
Sat12 PM to 2 AM
Sun12 PM to 2 AM
Parking
Paid street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Locals
Pets
Dogs allowed
Contact
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Cole Valley
Drinks
InoVino
Wine bar$$$$★ 4.4 · 322
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
108-B Carl St, San Francisco, CA 94117
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 322 Google reviews
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Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon3 to 9 PM
Tue3 to 9 PM
Wed3 to 9 PM
Thu3 to 9 PM
Fri3 to 9:30 PM
Sat3 to 9:30 PM
Sun3 to 9 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Delivery · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Contact
Site Maps
Cole Valley
Dining
Caché
French restaurant$$$$★ 4.5 · 255
Outdoor seatingWheelchair access
Find it
1235 9th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 255 Google reviews
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Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon5 to 9 PM
TueClosed
Wed5 to 9 PM
Thu11 AM to 2 PM, 5 to 9 PM
Fri11 AM to 2 PM, 5 to 9:30 PM
Sat11 AM to 2 PM, 5 to 9:30 PM
Sun11 AM to 2 PM, 5 to 9 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Curbside pickup · No-contact delivery · Delivery · Drive-through
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible seating
Contact
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Cole Valley
Drinks
Bar Iris
Cocktail bar$$$$★ 4.6 · 252
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
2310 Polk St, San Francisco, CA 94109
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 252 Google reviews
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Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
Wed5 to 11 PM
Thu5 to 11 PM
Fri3 PM to 12 AM
Sat3 PM to 12 AM
Sun5 to 11 PM
Dining
Outdoor seating · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Tourists
Contact
Site Maps
Cole Valley
Dining
Cole Valley Tavern
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.4 · 241
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
900 Cole St, San Francisco, CA 94117
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 241 Google reviews
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$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Cole Valley Tavern.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon4 to 9 PM
Tue4 to 9 PM
Wed4 to 9 PM
Thu4 to 9 PM
Fri4 to 10 PM
Sat2 to 9 PM
Sun2 to 8 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Groups
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
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Cole Valley
Dining
Altamirano Restaurant & Bar
Peruvian restaurant$$$$★ 4.6 · 181
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
1775 Fulton St, San Francisco, CA 94117
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 181 Google reviews
Split the bill
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Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue4 to 9:30 PM
Wed4 to 9:30 PM
Thu4 to 9:30 PM
Fri4 to 10:30 PM
Sat10 AM to 10:30 PM
Sun10 AM to 9 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Contact
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Cole Valley
Drinks
Stoa
Cocktail bar$$$$★ 4.6 · 149
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
701 Haight St, San Francisco, CA 94117
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 149 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Stoa.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon4 to 10 PM
Tue4 to 10 PM
Wed4 to 10 PM
Thu4 to 11 PM
Fri4 PM to 12 AM
Sat4 PM to 12 AM
SunClosed
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Groups
Contact
Site Maps
Cole Valley
Drinks
Unwine'd SF
Wine bar$$$$★ 4.7 · 101
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
9 W Portal Ave, San Francisco, CA 94127
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 101 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Unwine'd SF.
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Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue4 to 10 PM
Wed4 to 10 PM
Thu4 to 10 PM
Fri4 to 11 PM
Sat4 to 11 PM
Sun4 to 9 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Delivery · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Groups
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
Call Site Maps
Cole Valley
Drinks
Millay Sake + Wine Bar
Wine bar$$$$★ 4.8 · 83
Wheelchair access
Find it
691 14th St, San Francisco, CA 94114
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 83 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Millay Sake + Wine Bar.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon5 to 10 PM
Tue5 to 10 PM
Wed5 to 10 PM
Thu5 to 10 PM
Fri5 PM to 12 AM
Sat3 PM to 12 AM
Sun3 to 8 PM
Dining
Onsite services · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Contact
Site Maps
Cole Valley
Drinks
Bar49
Bar$$$$★ 4.7 · 81
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
2295 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94114
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 81 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Bar49.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon4 PM to 12 AM
Tue4 PM to 12 AM
Wed4 PM to 12 AM
Thu4 PM to 12 AM
Fri12 PM to 12 AM
Sat10 AM to 12 AM
Sun10 AM to 12 AM
Parking
Paid street parking
Dining
Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Crowd
Groups
Contact
Site Maps
Cole Valley
Drinks
540 Bar
Bar$$$$★ 4.8 · 69
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
540 Clement St, San Francisco, CA 94118
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 69 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at 540 Bar.
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Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon2 PM to 2 AM
Tue2 PM to 2 AM
Wed2 PM to 2 AM
Thu2 PM to 2 AM
Fri2 PM to 2 AM
Sat12 PM to 2 AM
Sun12 PM to 2 AM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups
Pets
Dogs allowed
Contact
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Cole Valley
Drinks
Scarlet Fox
Wine bar$$$$★ 4.7 · 54
LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access
Find it
1690 Hayes St, San Francisco, CA 94117
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 54 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Scarlet Fox.
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Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon5 to 10 PM
Tue5 to 10 PM
Wed2 to 10 PM
Thu2 to 10 PM
Fri2 to 7 PM
SatClosed
SunClosed
Dining
Onsite services · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Contact
Call Site Maps

Cole Valley

Cole Valley by the numbers

Local date spots

Conservatory of Flowers

Zazie

The DeLuxe

L'Ardoise Bistro

Bambino's Ristorante

Bistro Central Parc Restaurant

Free Gold Watch

Birba

Gold Cane Cocktail Lounge

InoVino

Caché

Bar Iris

Cole Valley Tavern

Altamirano Restaurant & Bar

Stoa

Unwine'd SF

Millay Sake + Wine Bar

Bar49

540 Bar

Scarlet Fox

Reach Cole Valley singles right where they plan dates.