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Questions, answered · San Francisco: SF Sketchfest

Where can I eat and drink near SF Sketchfest?

The short answer

Before a show: Tony's Pizza Napoletana, 1570 Stockton Street. Neapolitan pizza and eleven other styles, from New York and Detroit to Sicilian, from 13-time World Pizza Champion Tony Gemignani, with a full bar. After it: Vesuvio Cafe (a drink after) and Keys Jazz Bistro (keep the music going). Each place's hours are on this page and its own site.

A bite before the show: Tony's Pizza Napoletana

Neapolitan pizza and eleven other styles, from New York and Detroit to Sicilian, from 13-time World Pizza Champion Tony Gemignani, with a full bar.

Monday – Thursday: 12pm – 10pm (last seating) · Friday – Sunday: 12pm – 11pm (last seating)

1570 Stockton Street, San Francisco, CA 94133

A drink after: Vesuvio Cafe

A North Beach saloon since 1948, across from City Lights bookstore and a monument to the Beat Generation's jazz, poetry and art. Events out in the alley are free and all ages; the bar is 21 and over.

Sunday – Thursday: 11am – 1am · Friday & Saturday: 11am – 2am

255 Columbus Avenue at Jack Kerouac Alley, San Francisco

Keep the music going: Keys Jazz Bistro

A jazz listening room on Broadway, in the building that was home to the 1950s club El Matador. Bay Area players and their national and international peers, with dinner served during the sets. The front bar and lounge has no cover, and all ages are welcome.

Wednesday – Saturday: sets at 7pm and 9pm · Saturday: late set at 10:30pm · Sunday: sets at 5pm and 7pm

498 Broadway, San Francisco, CA 94133

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