20 Places Every Single Arab Has Been to in San Francisco

By Samar Marwan On Jun 17, 2016

Growing up in San Francisco was probably one of the best things that happened to me, I was blessed to be living in a diverse city with amazing food and connected Arab community. After years of being around the evolving city, some things just never change. The restaurants are culinary classics, the coffee is orgasmic, and the Arab spots are practically landmarks.

Here are 20 spots every Arab has been to in the Bay Area.

Sunrise Deli

Fresh falafel cooking all day

A photo posted by @sunrisedeli on Aug 9, 2012 at 12:58pm PDT

Marrakech

#yum #bellydancers leave the #hummus #washmyhands #chickentangine #honeyalmondlamb ? #moroccanmusic #bachelorette #goosecross

A photo posted by @elboogee on Jun 10, 2016 at 10:54pm PDT

A wedding DJ’d by DJ Ahmed

#arabdj #djahmed #ArabicMusic #Iraqi #wedding

A photo posted by DJ Ahmed ? دي جي أحمَد (@djahmed) on Jul 29, 2015 at 8:14pm PDT

St. Nicks

Today He is suspended on a Tree who suspended the earth over the waters. A crown of thorns was placed on the head of the King of angels. He who wore a false purple robe, covered the heavens with clouds. He was smitten who in the Jordan, delivered Adam. The Groom of the Church was fastened with nails, and the Son of the Virgin was pierced with a spear. Thy sufferings we adore, O Christ, make us to behold Thy glorious Resurrection Oh how bitter sweet is thy Passion.

A photo posted by St. Nicholas Orthodox Church (@stnicksf) on Apr 29, 2016 at 12:13am PDT

ASWAT Concert

Philz Coffee

We are so excited to unveil a fresh, new look at philzcoffee.com! Grab a cup of love and take a peek. We’d love to know what you think! The link is also in our profile.

A photo posted by Philz Coffee (@philzcoffee) on Nov 6, 2015 at 11:12am PST

Old Jerusalem

Because I had theeeee best Mediterranean food in SF. Theeeeeeeee BEST! ? #amazeballs #obssesed #thathummustho #veggieplate #delicious #foodie #onthatmediterranetip #theydontplay #authentic #muuuusttry

A photo posted by @rosie.lisseth on Jun 12, 2016 at 9:54pm PDT

Ike’s Place

Ready for game 5? Sandos: #GOSHARKS and Patrick Marleau from #Ikes. ? #bayareaeats #sjsharks #thisissharksterritory #sanjosesharks #ikessandwiches

A photo posted by Kristin [SF Food & Adventures] (@bayareaeats) on May 7, 2016 at 9:40am PDT

Truly Mediterranean

Start your #newyear off right with #trulymediterranean! We use #fresh, good for you ingredients to start off each day! #falafel #shawerma #hummus #tabouleh #food #sf #arabic

A photo posted by Truly Mediterranean (@trulymedsf) on Jan 2, 2014 at 9:31am PST

Arab Cultural & Community Center (ACCC)

An absolutely fantastic show at the Arab Cultural & Community Center with Whispered Tales. Lebanese story telling transported me to Beloved Beirut and the beauty of the Lebanese country side and her people #missingLebanon

A photo posted by Mohannad El-Khairy (@mohannadkhairy) on Sep 8, 2012 at 9:47am PDT