The Best Of The Ferry Building In San Francisco California

The true melting pot for all locals and travelers – the Ferry Building in San Francisco is home for many. Sitting on Market and Embarcadero, the Ferry Building has the most diversity in terms of both people and food. We take an indepth look at this popular spot.
Ferry Building | © Michele Ursino/Flickr
The building opened in 1898 and served as the only place people coming from the East could reach the city. Because of the construction of the Golden Gate and Bay bridges, as well as the use of automobiles, the uses of ferry boats declined quite a bit, but the Ferry Building’s authenticity never wavered and due to the marketplace, it is thriving more than ever.
Ferry Building Ceiling | © PunkToad/Flickr
The marketplace holds everything any traveler, commuter, or resident would need, and come on a Saturday for the Farmer’s Market for an even better treat. We at The Culture Trip would definitely start out with a grilled cheese sandwich from Cowgirl Creamery Sidekick Café and Milk Bar or a porchetta sandwich from Roli Roti Gourmet Rotisserie. You’ll also want to swing by Blue Bottle for some coffee and then maybe head right across the way to Humphry Slocombe for some gourmet ice cream.
Ferry Building Marketplace | © latteda/Flickr
Mariposa Baking Company will satisfy all your gluten-free needs and Pebbles Donuts will take care of all you vegans as well. For all you fungi lovers, Far West Fungi is there for all your mushroom related needs (whatever that means).
Far West Fungi | © Jim Rhodes/Flickr
Don’t forget to head over to the Wine Merchant or the Farm Fresh to You before you take off to gather dinner or lunch for the next day too.

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