Last week I posted asking to name small business that don't get as much attention as they should. The amount of responses was inspiring. So I made the list for myself then I thought others might be interested so I'm posting it for reference. Let me know if I missed any (Sorry in advance). Feel free to keep them coming and small biz owners feel free to plug your own :)

Bayview

Richardson Automotive (Auto Repair)

Bernal Heights

Avedano’s Butcher Shop (Butcher)
San Francisco Tequila Shop (Tequila Store)
Kezar Pub (Bar)

Castro

Entour (Fashion)
Freeborn Designs (Suits and Formal Wear)
Lisa’s Hair Design (Haircuts)
Core MVMT (Pilates Studio)

Excelsior

Ann’s Doughnut Coffee Shop (Diner)

Financial District

Shoe Repair (Shoe Repair)

Hayes Valley

Isotope Comics (Comics Store)
James Shoe Repair (Shoe Repair)

Japantown

SF76 (Japanese Home Goods)
Festa (Karaoke Bar)

Lower Haight

I Hate Records (Punk/Metal Music Store)
Gamescape (Board Games)
Toronado (Beer Bar)

Pacific Heights

Body Temp Yoga (Yoga Studio)
Flora Grubb Gardens (Garden Center)

Mission District

City Art Cooperative Gallery (Artist Run Art Gallery)
Ian James (Leather Goods Maker)
Incline Gallery (Art Gallery)
La Palma Mexicatessan (Mexican Market)
Mission Bowling Club (Bowling)
Mission Yoga (Yoga Studio)
Rosamunde Sausage Grill (Sausage Grill)
Bubble Up Laundry (Laundry Services)
Wildebeest (Dog Harnesses and Accessories)
Grasplan Salon (Hair Salon)
Radio Havana Social Club (Bar)
Sour Cherry Comics (Comics)

Noe Valley

Omnivore Books (Cookbooks)
Golden Natural Foods (Grocery Store)

NOPA

Scarlett Fox (Wine Bar)

Nob Hill

Tahona Mercado (Oaxacan Delights and Bottle Shop)
Super Dry Cleaner (Dry Cleaning)
Le Cordon Bleu (Restaurant)

North Beach

XOX Truffles (Chocolates)
AB Fits (Clothing Store)

Polk Gulch / Russian Hill

Frank's Shoe Repair (Shoemaker and Repair)

Richmond District

Cal's Pet Supply (Pet Supplies)
Schubert's Bakery (Bakery)

SoMa

Douglass and Sturgess (Casting Supply Store – former location)

Sunset District

Art's Cafe (Diner)
Thanh Long (Restaurant)
Amazing Fantasy (Comics Store)
Yellow Submarine (Sandwich Shop)
Oriental Art Gallery (aka the pin shop)

Upper Haight

Free Gold Watch (Apparel Printing & Pinball)
Kezar Pub (Bar)

I'm writing in a little bit of a conundrum. My girlfriend is turning 40 and I want to plan a trip that will be a great time. We are getting a group of her friends together and are planning a weekend camping trip from 7/31 to 8/3 from the Bay Area. I am tasked with booking a site for those dates. It doesnt necessarily have to be a camp spot could also be lodging. I know its a little late in the game to booking, I've found myself procrastinating because I've never been to yuba river/grass valley area before and I don't want to drop the ball for her 40th. Thats where this post comes in. I'm expecting a group of about 7. There isn't any activities planned yet so I am open for all recommendations and possible activities. If you have any suggestions, I would love to hear them. Thanks! 🙏

If you live in SF long enough you're going see small businesses that are close to your heart go under. Many times you hear about the struggle too late to step up the community support. We have some of the most amazing small businesses in the country and shouldn't shy away from taking pride in it. This is an opportunity to give a shout out to amazing small businesses that maybe aren't hitting the top post on Yelp but are gems and deserve more attention.