Supermarket Discount Hours: Nijiya Market applies 20%-50% discount stickers to prepared bentos and deli items between 6:30 PM and 7:30 PM daily. Safeway marks down bakery goods early in the morning.
Best Cheap Eats: Safeway deli hot counter offers cheap chicken meal deals, and local ramen shops along Post Street offer large filling noodle dishes.
Free public SFPL Wi-Fi network with work tables and power outlets throughout the building
Note: Public Wi-Fi here is unencrypted. If accessing bank or work portals, keep NordVPN on. Grab the student rate (via Student Beans verification), or lock in the 2-year plan to save the most.
Best Way to Move Around: Muni bus lines (38 Geary, 38R Rapid, 22 Fillmore, 2 Clement) and walking
Standard Fare: 2.5USD
Transit Scams to Avoid: Beware of fare inspectors on Muni transit lines; always tag your Clipper card or buy a digital single ride ($2.50) on the MuniMobile app to avoid a $125+ citation.
Geary Boulevard underpasses and unlit pedestrian overpasses late at night; stay on well-lit main thoroughfares like Post St, Sutter St, and Fillmore St.
