Rite Spot Cafe

What you need to know

Rite Spot Cafe is a small neighborhood bar on Folsom Street in the Mission, at the corner of 17th. The bar has live music most evenings, usually small acoustic acts on the room’s piano or a corner stage. The space holds around 50 people.

What to Expect

The music ranges across jazz, blues, folk, country, and singer-songwriter sets. Performers are mostly local musicians playing for tips. The room is quiet enough that an acoustic act usually fills the space without amplification.

The bar serves beer, wine, and simple cocktails. The kitchen menu is small and limited to a few light dishes. The interior is old-bar style with wood paneling and vintage signs.

Visiting

2099 Folsom Street, Mission District. Open most evenings. No cover charge. Tips for musicians are expected.

Getting There

16th Street Mission BART is about a 10-minute walk west. The 12 Folsom/Pacific bus runs on Folsom past the door. The 33 Ashbury/18th bus stops one block north on 18th. Street parking on Folsom and surrounding residential streets is usually available.