Hillcrest sign

University & Fifth Avenue

• 1. NEW
  Salt & Cleaver
  House-made sausage and veggie sandwiches pair well with cocktails and beer. 3805 Fifth Avenue

• 2. NEW
  Blue Ribbon Rustic Kitchen
  Artisan handmade pasta and Italian food are served in a dim, romantic atmosphere. 530 University Avenue

• 3. NEW
  Commonwealth Ultra Lounge
  This historic, modern building houses an opulent interior, craft cocktails, beer, and bites. 1263 University Avenue

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• 4. NEW
  Project Pie
  Build your own pizza at this new, fast-casual custom pizza joint. 3888 Fourth Avenue

• 5. NEW
  Harvey Milk’s American Diner
  This new diner donates a percentage of every tab to the Harvey Milk Foundation. 535 University Avenue

• 6. NEW
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  This boutique offers an electic, stylish mix of home décor and hostess gifts. 1029 University Avenue

• This Month in Hillcrest

  • Sundays:
    Hillcrest Farmers Market

  • Decmeber 10:
    Hillcrest Town Council

  • December 12:
    Taste n’ Tinis

• 7. Hash House a Go Go
  Classic yet twisted fare loads up giant platters for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. 3628 Fifth Avenue

• 8. Snooze
  Get in line early for unique pancakes, Benedicts, and Bloody Marys. 3940 Fifth Avenue

• 9. D Bar
  Savor elegant desserts, from soufflés to macarons, as well as brunch, lunch, and dinner. 3930 Fifth Avenue

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• 10. Gossip Grill
  This bar hosting generous happy hours caters primarily to the ladies. 1440 University Avenue

• 11. Hillcrest Brewing Company and Uptown Tavern
  These spots tap the hops that other gay bars are lacking. HBC: 1458 University Avenue Uptown Tavern: 1236 University Avenue

• 12. Edith Ernestine
  Shop a variety of styles and eras in this vintage clothing hotspot. 3775 Park Boulevard

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13. Before I Die Wall

Grab some chalk and reflect on life at Candy Chang’s famous, interactive public art wall, outside Alibi.

1403 University Avenue

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