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Bar · Mission District · $$$
A rich, smoked rye cocktail fat-washed with A5 Wagyu and black truffle, served with a caviar spoon.
Bar · Fort Mason · $$
Smoky mezcal-based take on the classic
Indian & South Asian · Marina District · $$$$
A playful, nostalgic cocktail that tastes like movie‑theater popcorn balanced with classic Old Fashioned structure
Bar · Union Square · $$
A house take on an Old Fashioned using 12‑year rum, walnut liqueur and bitters served from draft—rich and smooth
Gastropub · Parkside · $$
Classic bourbon cocktail—Buffalo Trace with bitters and orange twist—solid and well‑executed
Dessert · Mission District · $
Old‑fashioned donut with a blueberry twist—chewy yet satisfying
Crispy‑edged cake donut with a soft, cakey interior—classic and satisfying
Bar · Haight-Ashbury · $
A classic Old Fashioned—bourbon or rye with sugar, bitters and citrus twist—served with the same old‑school precision
Bar · Nob Hill · $$$
A classic Old Fashioned, elevated by the bar's signature touch, perfect for savoring while taking in the views.
Bar · Yerba Buena · $$
Done properly with good bourbon, a touch of sugar, and bitters — no frills, no shortcuts
Bar · Lower Nob Hill · $$
Mezcal-forward old fashioned, smoky and stirred.
Dessert · Inner Sunset · $
A dense, classic cake donut with a distinct nutty maple glaze.
Dessert · Little Russia · $
Crackly-edged old-fashioned with a tender cake interior.
Dessert · Polk Gulch · $
Cake-style donut with crispy edges and a tangy buttermilk crumb — reviewers call it the best old-fashioned in the city.
Gastropub · Union Square · $$
Roe & Co Irish Whiskey with spiced apple syrup, apple blossom & aromatic bitters—served on the rocks, festive and smooth
Bar · Duboce Triangle · $$
Classic Old Fashioned cocktail
Four Roses Bourbon with Heering cherry liqueur & bitters—a smooth, timeless pour
New American · Yerba Buena · $$
A classic whiskey cocktail praised as “the best Old Fashion I’ve had in a long time” in reviews
Bar · Haight-Ashbury · $$
Bourbon with root beer demerara, cherry bark & aromatic bitters—a nostalgic twist on a classic
Bar · The Castro · $$
Generously portioned, expertly built; one of the bar's calling cards.
Dessert · Noe Valley · $
Classic cake-style donuts with a distinctively dense and cakey texture.
Dessert · Pacific Heights · $
A cake-like doughnut available with various glazes, offering a satisfyingly dense texture.
House signature with rare brown-spirit options.
Bar · Yerba Buena · $$$
Rich, smoky bourbon cocktail aged in‑house with maple, amaretto and oak—deep and warming
Bakery · Marina District · $
A towering, moist chocolate cake filled and covered in rich dark chocolate buttercream.
Bourbon mixed with rich demerara syrup, Angostura and black walnut bitters, finished with cherrywood smoke.
Bar · Tenderloin · $$
Timeless blend of bourbon, bitters, sugar and orange peel—smooth, balanced, and consistently praised.
Bar · Mission District · $$
A spirit-forward, agave-based variation of the classic cocktail.
Bar · North Beach · $$
Signature scotch-forward Old Fashioned riff washed with Peking duck fat for savory richness.
Coffee & Tea · South Beach · $$
An exclusive offering at this location's Cold Bar, this zero-proof drink is a sophisticated, cocktail-inspired cold coffee with jasmine simple syrup.
Dessert · Inner Richmond · $
A classic fried donut featuring a tender, cake-like crumb.
Mediterranean · Embarcadero · $$
A signature spiced twist on the classic whiskey cocktail.
Flor de Caña 7 rum with agave, black walnut bitters and fire‑smoked cinnamon — complex and warming.
Bar · Nob Hill · $$
A smoky twist on the classic, featuring mezcal, bitters, and a sugar cube with an orange peel.
A classic Old Fashioned frequently cited by guests as among the best in San Francisco—polished and well‑balanced.
Bar · Presidio Heights · $$
A perfectly executed Old Fashioned, one of the skilled bartenders’ standout classics
Bar · Union Square · $
A no-frills, properly made bourbon old fashioned — the reliable anchor of the menu
A robust and spirit-forward classic, likely featuring a quality whiskey.
Bar · Inner Sunset · $$
A staple whiskey cocktail prepared with standard bitters and citrus peel.
American · Crocker-Amazon · $$
A classic cocktail made with Argonaut Brandy, offering a balanced blend of sweet, sour, and spirit notes.
Dessert · Potrero Hill · $
Sourdough donut coated in a rich dark-chocolate ganache and finished with sea salt.
Coffee & Tea · Hayes Valley · $
A cakey donut with a distinct maple glaze.
American · Union Street · $$
Fluffy, classic griddled pancakes served with syrup.
Bar · Mission Dolores · $$
Whiskey‑driven with precise dilution and aromatic citrus expression
A spicy, aromatic twist on the Old Fashioned with chai‑masala notes—warm and intriguing
Bourbon-forward classic with deep whiskey selection to choose from.
Dessert · Mid-Market · $
Plain or glazed old-fashioned, on the must-try list.
Bar · Inner Richmond · $$
A rich, dessert‑like twist on the classic old fashioned with chocolate notes
Dessert · Outer Sunset · $
A classic cake-style donut with a slightly crisp exterior and tender interior, a reliable choice for donut purists.
Bar · Mission Terrace · $
A well‑made classic cocktail, noted among the bar’s good drink options
