14 Postcards
The Ferry Building is a stunning historic landmark on the Embarcadero, bustling with local food vendors, artisanal goods, and scenic bay views.
"Malasadas have landed at the Ferry Building in a big way with the addition of Ocean Malasada. The malasadas are a mix of Hawaiian and Filipino flavors, such as ube, guava, and passionfruit, and it’s the perfect size for walking and snacking through the Ferry Building." - Dianne de Guzman, Eater Staff
"You’ve sent your runner off at the starting line, taken pictures before their Mile 17 existential crisis, and now you have a lot of time to kill. Wander aimlessly around the Ferry Building Marketplace, a maze of a food hall with restaurants, shops, and stands with locally made everything. Snag a pastry or sourdough loaf to snack on at Acme, caffeinate at Red Bay Coffee, or, if you stick around until lunchtime, grab chowder on the patio at Hog Island." - julia chen 1, lani conway, ricky rodriguez, patrick wong
"The Ferry Building is one of the rare places where you’ll see as many locals as tourists in I Heart SF fleeces. The historic building along the waterfront is home to ceramic stores, farmers markets, and, of course, restaurants. Stop in for crackly fresh baguettes from Acme Bread, briny, slurpable oysters and clam chowder from Hog Island Oyster Co., or burritos stuffed with french fries from Señor Sisig. And if you need a jolt of energy before hopping on the ferry to explore Oakland or Sausalito across the bay, hit up Red Bay Coffee for a charcoal latte. " - julia chen 1, lani conway, ricky rodriguez
"The Museum: Exploratorium This kid-friendly interactive science museum feels like stepping into a tornado—it’s loud, chaotic, and always filled with students on a field trip. Keep that energy going, and head a few doors down to the Ferry Building, a waterfront landmark full of strolling shoppers, ferry commuters, and locals grabbing quick lunches. The food stalls, restaurants, and cafes are endless, but we like to caffeinate at Red Bay Coffee, throw back excellent chowder at Hog Island Oyster Bar, and grab some soft serve at Gott’s." - lani conway, julia chen 1
"A guide to great spots near the historic building isn't complete without mentioning all the great food stalls, restaurants, and cafes you’ll encounter walking through its high-ceilinged hall. A few of our favorite things to get are the flavorful Jamaican patties from Peaches Patties, the burritos stuffed with french fries over at Señor Sisig, the juicy burgers and soft serve at Gott’s Roadside, and oysters and hearty clam chowder at Hog Island Oyster Co. You'll also want to stop by Red Bay Coffee for charcoal lattes to go." - lani conway
