Restaurants & Coffee Shops
Here are some local, independent and/or family owned restaurants in the area. Hours vary by location, so it’s a good idea to check online or call ahead, especially if needing a reservation, or with a larger group.
Cassava — Japanese-Californian café serving bento, sandos, matcha, and coffee.
Cotogna — Rustic Italian restaurant featuring seasonal pastas and wood-fired dishes
Maison Nico — French-inspired café known for pastries, terrines, and coffee
Il Canto Cafe — Cozy café serving Italian-inspired breakfast and lunch.
Tricolore Caffè & Pizzeria — Casual Italian café serving pizza, pasta, panini, and espresso.
Sai’s Vietnamese Restaurant — Casual spot for classic Vietnamese dishes and noodle soups.
Kokkari Estiatorio — Upscale Greek restaurant serving traditional Mediterranean fare.
Molinari Delicatessen — Historic Italian deli known for sandwiches and classic deli fare.
Public Transit to 836M
AC TRANSIT
From the East Bay, take AC Transit to the Salesforce Transit Center. From the Transit Center, walk approximately 10–15 minutes north to 836M Gallery at 836 Montgomery Street.
BART
Take BART to Montgomery Street Station. Exit at Market and Montgomery Streets and walk north approximately 12 minutes on Montgomery Street toward Jackson Street. BART typically runs until midnight daily. Walking directions from Montgomery BART Station to 863M:
CALTRAIN
From the South Bay, take Caltrain to the San Francisco station at 4th and King Streets, then transfer to Muni and take the T line through downtown to Montgomery Station. From Montgomery, walk approximately four blocks north to 836 Montgomery Street.
GOLDEN GATE TRANSIT
From the North Bay, take Lines 10, 70, 80, 92, 93 or 101 to Market Street, then transfer to Muni or walk toward Montgomery Street. From Market Street, walk approximately five blocks south to 836 Montgomery Street. Check schedules in advance.
MUNI
In San Francisco, Muni Bus Lines 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 12, 14, 30, 41, 45, and 49 stop within several blocks of 836 Montgomery Street. All Muni underground lines and the F streetcar stop at Montgomery Station. Then walk approximately four blocks north to 836 Montgomery Street.
SAMTRANS
From the South Bay, take SamTrans to a Muni, BART or Caltrain connection, then follow the appropriate directions.
Parking
PARKING
836M Gallery is located at 836 Montgomery Street in San Francisco’s historic Jackson Square neighborhood. There is limited (metered) street parking in the area. Below are two of the closest parking garages:
425 Broadway Parking
425 Broadway Street
635 Sansome St. Garage
635 Sansome Street (entrance at 401 Jackson Street)
Driving Directions to 836M
FROM THE SOUTH BAY OR PENINSULA
Take 101 North and exit 9th Street, turn left on 9th Street, at Market Street bear right onto Larkin Street, turn left on O’Farrell Street, turn right on Powell Street, turn left on Bush Street, turn right on Montgomery Street. 836M will be on your left.
FROM THE NORTH BAY
Drive South on Highway 101 and cross the Golden Gate Bridge, follow signs to Downtown via Lombard Street, turn right on Van Ness Avenue, turn left on Broadway, turn right on Montgomery Street. Continue south on Montgomery Street. 836M will be on your right.
FROM THE EAST BAY
Take I-80 West and cross the Bay Bridge, take the Fremont Street exit, turn right on Fremont Street, turn left on Mission Street, turn right on Montgomery Street. Continue north on Montgomery Street. 836M will be on your left.