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Category: Dive Bars
Neighborhood: MissionMon-Sun. 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 a.m.
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OH GEEZ! I LOVE YOU ZEITGEIST!
I love that you are 4 blocks away from my house, that you have delicious bar food and awesome drinks!
A couple weeks ago I decided to have a Saturday drinking day - and had it at zeitgeist of course. It was a little chilly so it wasn't too packed. I had two bloody mary's and shared several more pitchers and was on my way to a terrible hangover the next day.
Awesome outdoor drinking area that is HUGE. Cheap food that is great to sop up the alcohol in your stomach. Drinks that are poured with love, and angst. Many beer options, as well as drink options in general.
It can get really REALLY busy here so be prepared for that, especially when it's nice out.
Plus a star for having good beers, but screw this place.
I took a picture outside, that had NO people in it, that was not even of the bar, and a staff guy came over and gave me some A+ hipster Mission 'tude. I was nothing but polite, showed him the photo to try to make peace, and he was still a sarcastic douche and stood over me until I deleted it. I'm pretty tolerant of staff at bars who others consider rude -- I love the bartenders at Toronado, for instance -- but I have my limits.
Based on the amount of weed I was smelling for the rest of my time here, I can see why they go hysterical whenever anyone pulls out a camera. Last thing they're going to want is someone Twit-pic'ing a photo of themselves blasting a jay on the patio. ("can haz chronik @zeitgeist #mission #pbr #douchebag #theyloveusonyelp lolz!") But there is absolutely no need to be an ass about it.
For good beer near 16th St Mission BART, go to the Monk's Kettle. It's expensive, but the crowd is better and the service is friendly.
My relationship with Zeitgeist has come full circle. I've wised up, Zeit's mellowed out. In Autumn Math, jeans + hoodie + cap + chuck Taylors - purse - high maintenance hair x 2 hours + 3 heffeweizens = good times for all. By good times I mean no falling from 5" stilettos into the gravel. No bad hair. No spilled beer on clothes that cost more than a black-market baby. Hallelujah, this is what everyone meant by, "Chill the fuck out". It's like heaven.
Even the door guy was subdued and almost smiled once last night. I'm not sure I'm ready for unilateral change of such monumental proportions but since I'm chilling the fuck out, I'll go with it. Since we're frequent fliers at Zeitgeist, this is truly a revelation. Just don't go painting the interior or remove the portapotties when it's 110 degrees outside and we'll be fine.
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I rolled into Zeitgeist this past Sunday ready to rock. I'd been told of its biker bar mentality, which I thought would be a welcome change from my normal sushi fare.
For starters, the atmosphere at Zeitgeist is...interesting. The patrons come in all shapes and sizes, but the bartenders/cooks (no waiters/waitresses) don't seem to care if you stay or go. Not openly rude, but very dismissive.
I sat on the patio (spacious, open, full of smokers) and had a cheeseburger that tasted...well, like I could have made it myself. Besides coming here to people watch and have a few beers, there's really no reason to venture down for the food.
If you're looking for something a little different, Zeitgeist is a good stop for ONE beer.
ALSO: don't forget cash, as they don't take credit cards and the ATM charges about $456,325,214 in transaction fees!
I enjoy this place. In a sea of pretentious over priced loud clubs/bars bumping crappy house music with $20 covers and creepy guys trying to grind on you, it's nice to come here. Okay- I compare Zeitgeist to recess at school where every picnic bench is the cool table. Yeah, the bathroom's a little gross there's the occasional hipster that may look you up and down like you aren't trying hard enough to not be cool like they are- but I really do have good times here. The burgers are good, beers are good, bloody mary's are delicious, and the charming burger guy who yells when your order is ready... it's all good fun.
Okay, short story time: One night after a long fun night in the city I came here with my friends Brenna, Duffy and Ayse. Among many other interesting people we met, we ended up talking for a good hour or so with this adorably jolly round faced older man from Columbia in a pin striped suit complete with matching hat. In South America he was an Ethics professor at a University, but here he owns and drives a limo. We talked on and on about ethics, politics, culture, etc. and before we knew it the bar had closed and he was taking us all for a free limo ride throughout the entire city- I mean we went all over the city. Of course stopping at Mel's and eventually making our way back to my friend's place, at that time, in North Beach. Good times. No moral or proper ending of this story. It was just a real good night and I have Zeitgeist to thank for it. The end.
I really do love Zeitgeist. The porta-potties, the cheeseburgers, the smoking, the sun, and the people watching. Do you know what all those things make me want to do? Drink.. And I like to drink alot. You know what I like to drink?? Radenberger Pilsner. Please Zeitgeist put it back on your taps. I can't drink IPA's and Stouts all day long. I need a few pitchers of pilsner to enjoy with friends and Radenberger is one of the best pilsners out there. Why did you take it away???? I demand answers.
Do you know that I once drank a Radeberger with Charlie Sheen? True story. It's his favorite beer and that guy is cooler than you.
Bring it back. Do it.. Do it.....
Hmmmm? Tamale lady? effing cool.
Large patio? effing cool.
Port-o-potties outside....effing, drunk cool.
Jackass bartenders being jack asses to jack ass patrons....very cool. Same bartenders toning the jackass down for normal people that just wanna get a drink....cool.
Over-effing-run by hipsters at night....not cool.... as a matter of fact, quite annoying....
Biker Bar? Really? Fixed-gear bikers, maybe.... the kind that real bikers would beat the crap outta.
Me? I just wanna a drink in a low key place were I can look like Urkel in drag, or whatever, and not feel like I need to be in a Hipster-uniform.
Damn these digs would be really cool, man... if ....
My wannabee biker chick/poser/Mission hipster friend always drags me to this place and my worst fear is: a missle will land on the place at the precise time I run to the bathroom and I'll be found dead in there! (and that's ironic, for as filthy as it is, where else can you escape the obnoxioius clientele and bad ass (in their owns minds)bar staff!)
And whichever yelper mentioned that they have "Mary's" on the menu but get their collective knickers in a twist when you order one...just more of the typical Zeitgeist b.s.!! No thanks!!
In the words of my Gaelic friend Eamon: "This place is Shite!"
I concur...Zeitgeist IS shite!
i hate this place. the door guy who was there the day i went was super rude. my boyfriend who was inside with a large party came out to get me and he made the both of us go to the end of the line. (which by this time was half way down the block.) really???? but my boyfriend was JUST in there, his beer is getting warm because you made him wait in line to get back in. douche.
ok, the inside looks like a dive; the whole place is a dive. the outdoor patio area with the picnic tables are a cool idea, except it smells like a giant port-a-potty out there. yes, you read right, i wrote OUT THERE. i wouldn't be suprised if those things haven't been emptied in months. (i just threw up in my mouth, thanks.) I don't know how anyone can eat and drink when every time you open your mouth or take a breath you smell poo. no thanks.
So you work at the zeitgeist and you think you're hot shit. You can carry a stack of pint glasses like nobody's business. You get your panties in a wad if someone orders a Mary but you keep em on the menu anyway because it gives you a good excuse to throw attitude. You get off on selling huge portions of booze one minute before closing time. It's fun to let people piss their money away on $8 margaritas right before dumping 'em on their way out the door.
I love giving you a reason to flex your authority as you threaten to kick me out over serious offenses like taking off my shoes under the table, taking a picture in your pristine backyard, or - gasp - sitting the wrong way on your picnic tables. Things could get out of control if you and your Dickie's jacket weren't there to keep everything in check.
You think you're such a bad ass, zeitgeist. You're just a growed-up momma's boy with an attitude problem.
A couple of years ago we tried Zeitgeist my friend raved about the Bloody Mary's but I ordered the Cider which was good...The crowd @ Zeigeist is definitely a mix which is really cool Yuppies,Hippies,Rock-a-Billies etc...I really like the set up the indoor area is a total dive with old looking decor the outside has a nice feeling with all the tables & smoking allowed but those fucking porta podies have got to go...I won't go back cause that rancid smell lingers into the the bier garden...If you're reading try it see what u think...
I completely second everything Chelsea T. wrote.
Incredibly stuck-up and rude employees. The cook straight out refused to cut a burger in half after we requested. Another friend got in trouble for taking out her camera. Apparently you aren't allowed to take pictures at this place. Maybe they're breaking some sort of building code we're not aware of and they don't want anyone noticing? I have no idea why we can't take a picture of ourselves having fun.
The food was pretty cheap but not anything special and way too salty (all six of us agreed) and my home fries were burnt and inedible.
Impressive but not fancy, comfortable but not quiet, well spoken but not eloquent, adventurous but not dangerous... Nader?! No!
This bar kicks ass. It is true, the bloody marys are the best in the city... apparently just drinking these can be the focal point of a swimsuit diet, no joke. Anything that can be doused with horseradish, worcestershire, tabasco, and celery salt absolutely rules, which is why I love my girlfriend.
The burger here is also killer, the grill is a monster, check it out. If American fare is not what you want on your palette, the Tamale Lady often frequents the gravel yard. Since I prefer this joint during the day, pitchers of margaritas aren't a bad call either, but your day will be over.
Tip of the Day: Stay the fuck away from the ATM, it charges $4 to dispense green, that's half a Mary! Cheers!
Hahaha... this place is great! First of all they have the best selection of beer in town. They have a great outdoor area and loud rock music playing all the time, lots of people having a good time, smoking whatever the heck they want. There's cool retro arcade games and a pool table AND they have burgers!!... disgustingly delicious and so greasy you'll need another pitcher of beer to be able to swallow it.
Now that everything good has been said let's just say that they have the meanest and rudest staff of anywhere I've been too (including Germany)... sometimes I think its part of the vibe of the place and that they're just playing rude.... Anyway, this place is cool as long as you want to be there...
Tips:
-The tamale lady shows up here!
-Go to the bathroom elsewhere.
-Make eye contact with the doorman and be ready to show proper ID. Then wait for his instruction to proceed.
-Don't talk to the guy who makes the burgers and make sure he knows that you tipped him in order to get your burger.
LOVE me some zeitgeist.
If it is a sunny day in the city, you can find me in the back with a beer and a smile. This place rocks for so many reasons and they even feed you!! Once I get drunk I can be found eating either a grilled cheese sandwich or a tamale in the corner, it really doesn't get any better.
Just a little bit of advice if you have never been here: bring cash and leave the camera at home.
This place was pretty awesome. For a Friday night it seemed pretty dead but we enjoyed ourselves. Someone who worked there reprimanded me immediately regarding their 'strict no photo policy' which is strange considering there are 40+ pictures here on yelp of the food and the bar itself.
I didn't have too many complaints except for the $3.95 atm fee at a cash only bar. I paid $16.00 roughly for a pitcher of Guinness, which is fine, I guess. The jukebox didn't offer up much of a selection but we still found some good tunes to enjoy. The bartender took a few moments to discontinue their leisurely conversation to let me order my pitcher, but I wasn't waiting long and once I was approached everything moved pretty quickly.
I had a really good time getting drunk outside with the drizzle coming down so that's really all that matters.
With 1476 reviews at the time of this writing, I struggle to find something unique to say about this place. Every angle has been taken, whether it's complaining about how the staff are complete a-holes (why do they yell at you for taking pictures?), how good/cheap the food is, to spotting Quentin Tarantino drinking whiskey here. Even the meta-review approach that I'm attempting has been done before... shucks.
However, for this past Saturday night, I will give the staff some credit. One of the drunkards at our party took a beeline to the outside corner and started peeing. One of the bouncers went up to him and told him he had to leave. Drunk dude stops, looks left, nods, and then keeps peeing. Ain't life grand?
My appreciation for Zeitgeist is mostly for atmosphere: I love the big backyard barbeque feel. An old friend of mine met me here to catch up, and we stayed for hours, out in the hot sun.
The food service... isn't good. They took 2.5 hours (seriously) to get us hamburgers. Once I got my hamburger... it was sub-par, tasted mostly like charcoal.
However the bloody mary's are hard core and there are so many picnic tables filled with new friendly people to meet.
Really fun place definitely a dive bar but hey .. good beer, friendly atmosphere even for the best of the north beacher bar hopper FUN.
Last weekend went there got sick and left my purse on one of the table THANKS to the bar keep who grabbed it up immediately! My boyfriend got it back a while later and EVERYTHING was perfectly intact.
I would recommend it to anyone who want to see a real "local" San Francisco scene with ZERO tourists.
I've been going out in San Francisco for my entire life and definitely have a good sense of the Mission and it's nightlife. Zeitgeist is a great option when it's warm enough to sit outside.
The great thing about this place is that it has a huge outdoor patio area which is extremely social. If you are uncomfortable approaching strangers, you're kinda forced to here, which is pretty fun.
It's also a great place to go during the day on weekends, when you feel like getting a little belligerent and spending $9 on some very good bloody marys. Also, the food is great and very cheap.
Well, since I've never actually been INSIDE this bar, all I can reveiw on are the bouncers, who are utter douchebags. I wrote the word "die" in fog on the window outside, and then, when I tried to go inside, they were basically like, "NO! You are NOT coming in! That's a terroristic threat and we take that seriously." *shrug* Fuck this place.
how bad ass is zeitgeist? the bartender realized he poured the wrong beer, cursed loudly, cocked the pint back behind his head, and threw the full pint of beer and the pint glass at a corner behind the bar... and no one even flinched.
bad. ass.
If you want a grilled cheese + tomato from the kitchen at Zeitgeist, then you best wait until the cook feels like makin' your order! Cause he'll shut down and start up whenevah he wants and there ain't nothin' you can do about it!
Don't fret! To calm your hunger monkey after all those beers you have the tamale lady, who wheels her cart around and offers sustenance (TASTY sustenance), is there for you. She is nice, she is fun, and she has tamales, which make her even more fun.
The atmosphere is fun, but when I came on a random Thursday it was surprisingly packed! No tables at all + standing room only. Lame, want some seats! The outdoor patio is pretty big too. Anyhow, my party ended up chillin' on the porch which was fine...
WHAT?! THE COOK IS TAKING ORDERS! Hurry on over and place it, the grilled cheese is exactly what you need, and the potatoes are pretty darn good as well.
Overall, i thoroughly enjoyed my time at Zeitgeist. A word to the wise, however, if you want to take pictures of said time enjoyed, then you best snap away quickly, as we were told pictures are not allowed! what?! still, i'll probs come back if I'm ever in the area.
If Seinfeld came to San Francisco, Jerry, Elaine, George and Kramer would make a cameo at Zeitgeist. The scene at last call amused me ~ staff repeatedly shouting, "LAST CALL! DRINK UP! GOTTA FINISH THAT NOW!!!". Some of the other Yelpers experiences are (unfortunately) reminiscent of the 'Soup Nazi.'
Nonetheless, I enjoy Zeitgeist for its character, its spacious beer garden, pink elephants decor, black beanies and leather. I recently noticed that the building adjacent (the one with a rainbow on it) looks like a movie set.
Great spot for people watching, catching up with friends, making new friends, a few pints (or pitchers) and a grilled meal...be sure to bring your greenbacks (and thick skin), this place is cash only. *3.5*
I think everyone has pretty much said everything you can about Zeitgeist - even the fact that I saw Quentin Terrantino there last month is nothing original. I don't like the Bloody Mary's - yeah, I know. I'm a Bloody Mary snob too but seriously, do you really need that much garlic? Christ man.
Fuck you bartenders! Again, not original...
Awesome burgers and spuds that are cheap as hell...hey, that's what Zeitgeist kind of reminds me of --- hell.
So yeah, if you want some cheap food, pretty awesome margaritas, splendid people watching with an abundance of skinny jeans, cheap plastic hipster sunglasses and plenty of "what the fuck were you thinking?" tattoos, come to Zeitgeist.
Oh yeah, if you want a place to sit - get there around 9am - or bring a girl with big boobs, always a sure way to get dudes to make room.
Don't listen to me, I'm a liar.
This place gets 4 stars only because of the portapotties, which get predictably nasty after a whole patio full of people pee in there for an entire day.
1. The bartenders will tell you you fucking suck if you do in fact fucking suck. This is the majesty of this place.
2. If you ride your bike, you will fit in here and probably treated with more respect from the bartenders than if you came here after leaving work at your white collar corporate job. That being said, if you know what you want, unceremoniously tell the bartender what you want, and have cash in hand, the staff are generally as nice as the average New Yorker.
3. You will either hate this place or love this place. The place will either hate you or love you back. It may not be for you.
4. The burgers are good. The beer is cheap.
The review about the dude sporting patchouli oil is hilarious. Maybe someone should wear triple popped collars and douse themselves in Axe and go to Zeitgeist as an experiment to see if they get beat up.
Good beer on tap, decent music, and lots of seats and bathrooms.
Yes, the bartenders can be a bit brusque, but so the fuck what? If you really need someone to tell you how pretty you look while you order a beer (or a patron), go to the marina and pay $9 for a Bud Light.
Yes, most of the bathrooms are portables, and yes, they're kind of gross, but there are many of them. I'd rather hover while I pee than wait 20 minutes to use a still-gross indoor bathroom. It's called utility.
Yes, much of the seating is outside, but it's San Francisco! Get a scarf and suck it up! Or, you know, don't go here if it's raining and cold. It's not like anyone is covering up the fact that most seats are outside. It's pretty notorious, so if you can't deal, go elsewhere!
Thanks, Zeitgeist, for being a low-bullshit watering hole near my house. See you this afternoon.
I like the beer, I like the backyard, I like the hotdogs/burgers and I like the casual I don't give a Shiat attitude about the crowd. Still haven't seen the tamales lady, damn!
The bartenders are rude people and have decided to be this way to everyone. They don't appreciate tips at all. They are very angry about life and all click up to form this group of dipshit tweeker looking people who all feed off of each others stale bitterness.
I have a feeling these people make decent money yet choose to focus on pretending to hate their lives and job and take it out on the customers like Randell from Clerks.
I used to come here alot but more and more I have decided to take my business else ware and its strictly based on how much the bar tenders are assholes. I know many other people that feel the same way. They should re staff i know plenty of people who would love to work there and be decent to the paying tipping customers.
Note to the Bartenders: Cheer Up you have a great high paying job.
Ordered a gardenburger...forgot to tip. Chef yells, thanks for leaving a tip!!! Went back, left him a tip. Chef yells..GLAD I HAD TO BEG FOR IT! then proceeds to through a handfull of change (not my change, I left him a $5) at the wall as I walk away....
Still love this place!
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The best beer garden in San Francisco with an amazing beer selection. There are sevel small producer microbrews on tap which is great. On a warm day, grab a pitcher and make your way outside to chat with friends over some great beer.
The scene here is electric - it is mission but not uber-hipster-lame mission. These folks are real - bike messengers and real people or just love beer and relaxing with friends.
They fire up the bbq as well on those warm summer days. Now that winter is here, I haven't been to Zeitgeist in a while but will be back soon.
Just an awful place. The staff is angry and treat the patrons with hostility and resentment. What is the point of running a business if you obviously hate the people who come there?
The bouncers are miserable, rude and definitely overcompensating. It's like they know once they step outside the boundaries of Zietgeist they're nothing, so they act like complete &^#$'s on power trips inside.
Spend your money somewhere where it's appreciated. ick.
I get dragged here by friends once or twice a year when it's warm out. Personally, I don't get the appeal.
They have a decent beer selection and the prices are cheap. Mixed drinks are terrible, though, and the staff have serious attitude.
The HUGE outdoor section with picnic tables is definitely a unique feature for an SF bar. But it's only enjoyable on the 10 or so days a year when the weather in SF is pleasant enough to drink outdoors.
The biggest problem with Zeitgeist is the crowd. This place is basically Mecca for every pretentious, fixie-riding, skinny-jeans-wearing hipster d-bag in the city. When the first Critical Mass ride was initiated 15 years ago, Zeitgeist is where the participants went for drinks afterward - that pretty much says it all.
If you read Pitchfork Media and Vice Magazine, this place is probably your style. Otherwise, there are better dive bars to be found.
Went here for the first time a few days ago. Has a good vibe, although I wish there was a bit more indoor seating during this cold weather. Ended up sitting near the pool table and got asked to join a game. Friendly patrons-always a plus in my book.
Pretty excited by the fact that they have Franziskaner on tap. Also had a pretty amazing grilled cheese (with tomato inside!). Not sure if there were any orders ahead of mine, but the chef was super fast, which was great.
I'll definitely be coming back again.
I love this bar, the space it's in, the beer selection, the greasy burgers, but I do second the other reviewers' suggestions that some of the staff tone it down a little. Some of the language can be a little arrogant, if not occasionally abusive. Paying customers are the reason that the bar is in business ...
I love reading Zeitgeist reviews. They're either five stars or one star. People who give Zeitgeist bad reviews don't get that the rude bartenders are part of the charm, and they're not rude if you're not a tool or from the Marina. You shouldn't really come to the 'Geist if you don't have a thick skin and/or if you want to be treated like the customer is always right. It an 'on the bus or off the bus' sort of deal.
Anyhow, it's the best dive in town, hands down, and a San Francisco icon.
If you're you're worried about not being hip enough, or not being treated like you're hip enough, then you're not hip enough, so stop bitching. Zeitgeist isn't for the faint of heart. So either leave or sit in the backyard and enjoy a place where you can be as filthy as you want to be, smoke a joint, smoke cigarettes, listen to rock n roll, people watch, make friends, get hammered and have a tasty grilled bratwurst. All afternoon, all evening.
KS
I agree 100% with Cupcakes review:
"Just an awful place. The staff is angry and treat the patrons with hostility and resentment. What is the point of running a business if you obviously hate the people who come there?
The bouncers are miserable, rude and definitely overcompensating. It's like they know once they step outside the boundaries of Zietgeist they're nothing, so they act like complete &^#$'s on power trips inside.
Spend your money somewhere where it's appreciated. ick."
All these things are true, but instead of being reasons to stay away, they are reasons to go inside, go to the patio, drink your face off, and have a good time.
If you're open to it, you will make friends. Guaranteed. Go here when you're hung over and grumpy and get a bloody mary. Stay for the BBQ. Stay for the Tamale Lady. Stay for the games of dominos with strangers. Stay for the pitcher after pitcher until your too drunk to feel the cold when the sun sets. Then stay some more.
OMG. The more I read these reviews the angrier I get. So much so, I'm going to borrow from other people's reviews (don't worry, you WILL be credited) to let people know how much I despise this place and hope it gets shut down! But before that, I think I need to relay my own boyfriend's horror story:
He was in there one day and ordered their $5 organic burger. He only had a $5 bill on him, but his friends left some change on the table and he grabbed that because he wanted to give the bartender something. The bartender glared at him, literally reached in the tip jar, took out the 0.75, and said, "Is THAT all you're giving me?" OMG. My boyfriend, infuriated, said, "What are you talking about? I didn't have to tip you at all, and you get an attitude? Forget it, man, I don't want your freakin burger. Here, take it back, and give me my $5 back, AND my 75 cents!" Once he got his money back, he left. BIG kudos to my bf for standing up to that freakin bully! If it were me, I would have demanded my money back, AND asked for the manager, and I would have raised "very polite and professional hell" so they would have no reason to kick me out until I had gotten to speak to the manager. I would have told all of my friends about this place AND given them a bad review on yelp, which I am doing now. I thought his experience was extreme and maybe a bit racist (my bf is Salvadorian) until I got on yelp and read all of the other reviews of how many other people had the same or similar experience because of these assholes. I've been there twice, and though I have no horror story, I felt a weird, unfriendly vibe from the staff who looked totally stuck up and uninterested in the patrons. Something is seriously wrong with this place. I looked up other reviews on yelp and I could not believe what I read!
Sean B said:
"The bartenders are rude people and have decided to be this way to everyone. They don't appreciate tips at all. They are very angry about life..."
Cupcake said:
"Just an awful place. The staff is angry and treat the patrons with hostility and resentment. What is the point of running a business if you obviously hate the people who come there?"
Yelena K (Her review REALLY made me angry at these assholes!) said:
"As it was my first time, I only brought $20 not knowing that they only take cash...I didn't have enough money, so I borrowed from friends. I said that I'd definitely cover him next time I come in. To my HORROR, this asshole's response was "Well, I have a daughter to feed, and this is the cheapest burger in town ($5), so FUCK YOU."
OMG. Are you kidding me? We all have children to feed, or ourselves, and do you think I am going to take my hard-earned money that will feed the mouth of my child so you can feed YOUR little brat? And brat she is, if she takes after the parent! The apple usually doesn't fall far from the tree! We're in a freakin resession! Many people are unemployed, MUNI is $2.00, with passes going up AGAIN in Jan! I wouldn't mind giving a tip if it is deserving, but there is NO WAY I would give ANYTHING after being cursed at like that.
Lisa W's review also hit home:
"Bartender to Lisa": Honey, this ain't no Starbucks. GO BACK TO THE MARINA WHERE YOU BELONG."
OMG, are you kidding me again? These people need to stop being so judgemental and recognise where their money and tips actually come from. Zeitgeist is FULL of drifters, hippies, and LOSERS. It's a filthy place with porto-potties for bathrooms. Another person said that people who come in with bikes actually get way more respect than yuppies and corporate patrons. Well, maybe that's why they don't get tipped! If you cater to deadbeats, hippies, and people who may not have money, how can you expect to make decent money? You should welcome the yuppies, because the ones who haven't lost their jobs tip the most because they have a freakin' job that pays! You don't alienate them and tell them to "go back to the Marina where they belong!" They need to stop hating people who have a job that requires intellegence and get paid for it while they're stuck behind a bar. Htf have there NOT been mass firings after this? This place has insenced me to the point where I think people should try to take action. In addition to not patronizing them, writing reviews, and steering people away through word of mouth, I think the people who have had horrible experiences there should print their reviews, sign them, and send them to the estabishment so that the managers and owners (who are probably clueless about how staff is absolutely KILLING their business) can read our stories and either fire them or teach them how to act decently towards customers. If many angry people make them aware, something might happen. Decent owners know that the patrons' money keeps them in business so they need to show some respect and gratitude! For those of you who haven't yet had such experiences, your number will come up soon if you keep going there.
This place is great - indoor, outdoor, drink, food, people, music - what's not to like?
Bring a friend, make a friend, bring an enemy and turn them into a friend, whatever you like.
Lots of beers to choose from - whether in a pint glass or a pitcher - score!
This review in no way reflects the quality of the food or drinks. I have to admit that their bloody mary is one of the best in the city. However, the quality of service is DESPICABLE!!!!! How you can tell a customer "Fuck you" is still beyond me and I have never been treated so rudely no matter what hole in the wall I went to.
I came in to hang out with friends to get over a hangover with a fresh bloody mary. As it was my first time, I only brought $20 not knowing that they only take cash. So by the time I decided that I wanted to try their burger and get another drink, I didn't have enough money, so I borrowed from friends. Now I do feel an obligation to tip the bartender, I felt bad when I was already borrowing money, so apologizing to the burger guy, I said that I'd definitely cover him next time I come in. I planned to come in again. It seemed like a very cool place.
To my HORROR, this asshole's response was "Well, I have a daughter to feed, and this is the cheapest burger in town ($5), so FUCK YOU." I was stunned. I used to work as a waitress, and some people did not tip me after a served them a $40 tab, but over a $5, considering that I have to pick the food up myself, I was stunned. The tip jar was actually empty, but I was the shmuck who felt bad, and would have tipped the guy $2 instead of $1 next time I went back, and to be treated like that by an imbecile who depends cannot even comprehend how to treat a customer is abhorring.
I am actually somewhat sad to give this place a 1 star review, because otherwise, it's great, but after being told "Fuck you" by the Burger Guy for not having a dollar to tip, all I have to say is screw you. You ruined an otherwise a fun afternoon at a great location and lost a customer in one go!
Neighborhood: Mission
Category: Bars
Neighborhood: Mission
Category: Dive Bars
Neighborhood: Castro
Category: Dive Bars
Neighborhood: Mission
Category: Dive Bars
Neighborhood: Mission
Category: Bars
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