Inner Sunset/Irving Street

Now: Frequently fog-bound, the Inner Sunset's epicenter of Irving Street and 9th Avenue is densely packed with diverse eateries including the beloved Arizmendi Bakery. The genuine neighborhood feel and proximity to Golden Gate Park via 9th Avenue make this one of the sweetest spots in the city.

Then: This area is roughly where the first "Sunset District" homes were built on the sand dunes in 1887.

How To Get There: The N-Judah Muni line travels directly through Irving Street, turning up to Judah at 9th Avenue. The 6-Parnassus bus line turns off of Haight Street at Masonic Avenue, if you want a shortcut from the Upper Haight. Parking can be difficult, and you may need to drive a couple of blocks up into the Avenues to find a space.

9th Avenue and Irving Street
9th Avenue, looking north from Irving Street
Irving Street between 9th and 10th Avenues

The N-Judah Train, on Irving Street
N-Judah Train on Irving Street at 9th Avenue
N-Judah Muni Train on 9th Avenue

Crepevine on Irving Street at 7th Avenue
Irving Street, near 7th Avenue
9th Avenue and Judah Street, facing north toward Irving Street

Arizmendi Bakery, on 9th Avenue between Irving and Judah Streets
Naan n Curry Indian and Pakistani, on Irving Street near 8th Avenue
Irving Street, from inside Naan N Curry

Tart to Tart Bakery and Cafe, on Irving Street near 8th Avenue
The Yellow Submarine Sandwich Shop, on Irving Street at 6th Avenue
Pluto's, on Irving Street near 7th Avenue

Fireside Bar on Irving Street
Pasquale's Pizzeria on Irving Street at 8th Avenue
Inner Sunset Neighborhood Bulletin Board on 9th Avenue

Tasty Curry, on 9th Avenue near Judah Street
Andy's Chinese Cuisine, on 9th Avenue between Judah and Irving Streets
9th Avenue near Irving Street, facing Lincoln Way and Golden Gate Park

9th Avenue between Irving Street and Lincoln Way
Park Chow, in 9th Avenue between Irving Street and Lincoln Way
Masala Indian Cuisine, on 9th Avenue near Lincoln Way

Bistro 9, on 9th Avenue, near Lincoln Way
Pacific Catch, at the corner of 9th Avenue and Lincoln Way
The Little Shamrock, on Lincoln Way at 9th Avenue

Lincoln Way at the corner of 9th Avenue
Irving Street near 10th Street
New Eritrea Restaurant and Bar, on Irving Street near 10th Avenue

Peasant Pies, on Irving Street near 12th Avenue
Eddy's Grocery and Liqour, on Irving Street
Underdog on Irving Street near 17th Avenue, serving organic sausages and dogs, including vegetarian and vegan options