Bernal Heights

A tight-knit hilltop village

Atop a large hill just south of the Mission, Bernal Heights offers 360-degree views, some of the steepest streets in the city, and homes dating from all eras. Its hub, Cortland Avenue, boasts a selection of unique cafes and shops that emphasize Bernal's family-friendly feel.

Monday April 6, 2020, 4:08pm

Hillside Supper Club closes permanently after 7 years, citing struggles from COVID-19

Mounting expenses due to COVID-19 led to the tough decision to close the popular Bernal Heights restaurant permanently.

Hillside Supper Club closes permanently after 7 years, citing struggles from COVID-19

Tuesday March 31, 2020, 12:56pm

Amid home baking craze, San Franciscans get creative to swap sourdough starter at a safe distance

The craze for home bread baking has depleted stocks of flour and yeast, but quarantined neighbors are stepping up to help each other.

Amid home baking craze, San Franciscans get creative to swap sourdough starter at a safe distance

Friday March 27, 2020, 1:17pm

Bernal Heights kids, teens launch quarantine-inspired community newspaper

Written entirely by Bernal youth, "Six Feet of Separation" offers everything from business news to comics to quarantine-centric horoscopes.

Bernal Heights kids, teens launch quarantine-inspired community newspaper

Friday February 28, 2020, 12:09pm

The hardest easy solution to SF's small business crisis: Buying the building

For SF businesses, becoming their own landlords can be the solution to rising rents — and while it's not easy, it's not as hard as some may think.

The hardest easy solution to SF's small business crisis: Buying the building

Thursday February 20, 2020, 2:10pm

Closure of Bernal Heights' Red Hill Station highlights compounding pressures on SF's restaurateurs

High rents, an increasingly unusable city health care program, and unrealistic taxes created a perfect storm, says the restaurant's former owner.

Closure of Bernal Heights' Red Hill Station highlights compounding pressures on SF's restaurateurs

Friday February 14, 2020, 10:25am

Widening, rebuilding work shuts down "Hairball" bike path until May

The path, one of only a few connecting southeastern neighborhoods to downtown, is getting an upgrade.

Widening, rebuilding work shuts down "Hairball" bike path until May

Monday December 16, 2019, 1:52pm

331 Cortland Marketplace, a launchpad for food entrepreneurs, shutters after ten years

The Bernal Heights marketplace, where several food entrepreneurs got their first start, will close on Dec. 22, to be replaced by a Pilates studio.

331 Cortland Marketplace, a launchpad for food entrepreneurs, shutters after ten years

Monday December 9, 2019, 4:07pm

St. Mary’s Pub owner buys building, launches signature Bloody Mary mix

After securing the future of St. Mary's Pub, business owner Maria Davis is launching a new product, Three Sisters Bloody Mary Mix.

St. Mary’s Pub owner buys building, launches signature Bloody Mary mix

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Thursday September 5, 2019, 9:00am

SF weekend: Duboce Park tag sale, Bernal Heights 'film crawl,' avocado-themed food fest, more

Even as fall looms, there's still an opportunity to soak up the last drops of summer fun in SF.

Duboce Triangle

Golden Gate Park

SF weekend: Duboce Park tag sale, Bernal Heights 'film crawl,' avocado-themed food fest, more

Wednesday August 14, 2019, 1:29pm

San Francisco's top martial arts gyms, ranked

We analyzed data from Yelp, Facebook and ClassPass to identify which studios are the most popular. Read on for the results.

San Francisco's top martial arts gyms, ranked

Friday July 5, 2019, 11:30am

New Vietnamese eatery Bac Lieu Restaurant debuts in Bernal Heights

A new eatery named for a coastal province in south Vietnam has opened up shop in Bernal Heights.

New Vietnamese eatery Bac Lieu Restaurant debuts in Bernal Heights

Thursday June 13, 2019, 4:29pm

New Bernal Heights breakfast and lunch spot Egg White Cafe opens its doors

As its name suggests, Egg White offers an extensive variety of egg-based breakfast offerings, along with sandwiches and salads at lunch.

New Bernal Heights breakfast and lunch spot Egg White Cafe opens its doors

Monday May 13, 2019, 4:29pm

SF Eats: Presidio Twilight returns for the season, Avedano's to close, 'chocolate salon' opens, more

Here's what's new on San Francisco's food scene.

Presidio

SF Eats: Presidio Twilight returns for the season, Avedano's to close, 'chocolate salon' opens, more