Just as San Francisco is known for its creatively innovative culinary scene, during June, the city is also historically renowned for going all out for Pride month. Proudly sitting at the intersection of these two distinctly San Francisco aspects are the specifically-made and highly inventive Pride month food and drink specials.
Several restaurants and bars are devoting new and exclusive items their menu to dedicate all things Pride, and from rainbow ice cream sundaes to themed tapas and even rainbow beer, see our list of the best places around to grab a fun and trendy Pride special, as recommended by LGBTQ-owned af&co!
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One Ferry Building, The Embarcadero S / Website
Located on the corner within the expansive Ferry Building, Gotts Roadside is a classic must-visit in the Embarcadero for their delectable burgers, fries, and sunny patio. The best way to both soak up the sun and celebrate pride? With their fun and fruity Frosé! A perfectly balanced combination of rosé, strawberry and citrus, this light and refreshing slushy is available year-round and makes an excellent addition to any Pride and summer gathering.
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Another trendy and incredibly aesthetic way to both cool down from the June heat and look cool for Pride in the Ferry Building is nearby artisanal Humphry Slocombe! Known for their delicately crafted and ingeniously outstanding flavors, for all of June, they are presenting their extravagant Pride Sundae.
This vibrant and irresistable concoction consists of any two scoops of ice cream before being topped generously with fruit loops, cotton candy, and doused in edible gold glitter!
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1 Market St / Website
As an tribute to the late trailblazer Harvey Milk, posh and upscale One Market has unveiled their Harvey Milkshake, which is a sweet delight only available this June of homemade vanilla ice cream, crème de cacao, Stolichnaya Vodka, and more. A 50% donation from all the Harvey Milkshake profits will go directly to benefit PFLAG SF.
We recommend as an exclusive secret-menu tip from us is ordering their divine Rainbow Latke, which is a refined textural and flavor experience of crispy potato, smooth avocado and corn puree, topped with fresh and silky smoked salmon and trout roe.
One Market's crisp and thirst-quenching Almanac Love Hazy IPA will also be available only through June to be the perfect refresher after a long day of celebrating at the parade also right on Market Street.
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1100 Market St / Website
On the ground floor of the San Francisco Proper is La Bande, which is a cozy bar with an equally welcoming outdoor patio. This June they are premiering their tropical Pride-themed "Big Cat" cocktail with passion fruit, vanilla, Santa Teresa 1796 Rum, mint, and much more. A dollar from each cocktail sale will go directly to REAF, or the Richmond/Ermet Aid Foundation of San Francisco.
The cocktail is also offered at Proper Hotel's other distinguished bars of Charmaine's and Villon, and we highly suggest pairing your fun cocktail with a perfectly made bite of either their vibrant crispy purple cauliflower, or their luscious deviled eggs.
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Lastly, LGBTQ-owned and operated Canela by Mat Schuster is the perfect Market Street stop in the Castro for anytime of the year, but especially for Pride month! You will certainly enjoy their Rainbow Pride Punch, Rainbow Grazing Board, or for those with an insatiable sweet tooth, their many colorful candies and fairy cakes in a mug.
For those looking for more savory fare, you cannot miss their Tapa Trio with a sophisticated bacon-wrapped date with cheese, fresh green tomato gazpacho shot, and jamono croqueta.
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If your Pride party also needs a safe ride around the city, we recommend the highly-trusted Gateway Global transportation service for their genuinely friendly, professional, and personalized service. Their party bus with changing ceiling rainbow lights will certainly impress!
Named in the top 50 of LGBTQ owned businesses by SF Business Times, af&co by Andrew Freeman is devoted to highlighting and uplifing Bay Area LGBTQ communities and businesses, so you can guarantee these marvelous spots are worth the Pride visit!
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