If you are looking to escape the crowded downtown San Francisco chain stores and you're ready enjoy a warm, friendly neighborhood atmosphere, Polk Street is the place.
I've found two wonderful new San Francisco treats on our lovely Polk Street: 1) Peppermint Park is a fun, happy ice-cream parlor with bright indoor seating or relaxing outdoor sidewalk seating; great place to read for hours; and 2) I found out tonight that Chai Yo, a cute little bifurcated restaurant with one half serving Thai food and the other half serving miniature desserts, ice creams, and tapiocca drinks, is open until MIDNIGHT everynight; great place to read late. Ah, San Francisco.