Today is Cinco de Mayo! Oh boy this place deserves all 5 stars! Can I give 10? In honor of today, they served Mezcalitas and tacos which are not on the regular menu. The spicy ahi tacos are scrumptious and so delicious I ate 5 of them! The Mezcalita was strong and was perfectly paired with the tacos. The bartender, server, cook were all very kind, welcoming, attentive, and down to earth good people. The space is classy yet homey! I'll be back. Definitely check this place out. read more

The Check-In Lounge - Passion fruit Mezcalita - Wine Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

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The loveliest, nicest owners and staff - never making you feel unwelcome and rushed. It's a small cozy space with a limited food menu, but limitless in terms of the good times and conviviality. Come check out this gem in a a not often enough explored neighborhood in SF - you won't regret it! read more

Excellent wine selection delicious food and chill neighborhood vibe!! Cant wait to come back again and work our way through the wine and food menu! Even the playlist in the background was on point. Love the owners and clientele -so warm, welcoming and fun! read more

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I had totally underestimated this place and am so glad to have a lovely little neighborhood wine (and cocktail!) bar. The staff is super friendly. You can tell they want to build a community around their little spot, and with how welcoming and genuine they are, it won't be hard. Their red wine sangria is spot on. Four ladies with very different tastes enjoyed it. 4 stars. I was very surprised to see they had a cocktail menu! I love the names (Mission Terrace, Excelsior, the 29 - our local bus). I got the 29 Mezcal Sour - 4.5 stars. Lovely, excellent egg white foam. Smoky mezcal flavor, subtly sour. Loved it. read more

The Check-In Lounge - Lasagna at neighborhood happy hour. Thu 2023-06-01 - Wine Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Was visiting my daughter and stopped in this neighborhood bar. So glad I did!!! Fantastic hallaca that was made for the holidays. Wow, sooooo good. Definitely would go back and giving this 5 stars all the way. Wine list is great too! read more

Great place to chill after work and have a drink. Ambiance is very nice and smooth. Owners are amazing and great customer service. Love their menu and great drinks. You can actually have a conversation here!!! Love it. read more

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low key bar with awesome owners and very affordable prices. this is the type of bars that you keep going too just for a typical night out with family or friends read more

Cute cozy wine bar in the area! Very intimate setting and great to visit for happy hour for a smaller group or a cute date night. The charcuterie board was delicious! Would absolutely order again. Only recommendation is for them to update their wine lists and/or show the bottle before serving. We ordered a 2018 bottle of wine and they opened and served us the 2019. I am no wine connoisseur and the bottle was delicious so we didn't want to make a fuss. However, we mentioned it at the end on our way out to let them know and they said they haven't updated it in a while. Otherwise, staff was very kind and we enjoyed our visit. We will be back again! read more

The best atmosphere for meeting neighborhood people and other friendly folks. Ritchie and Geoff make sure everyone has a good pour, a friendly word and a wonderful evening. You can feel comfortable walking in alone, and someone will chat you up. Mamacita makes great tequenos. read more

Very nice people and cozy neighborhood joint. The food was perfect for bar bites. Flat bread pizzas etc

The cutest little neighborhood wine bar! Just down the street from me and my boyfriend. We wanted a grab a glass of wine one night after dinner and was able to sneak in right before closing. The ambiance of this place is amazing. The owner is sweet and very humble man. He made the perfect recommendation for me and the glass of wine was just what I was looking for to end the night. Will definitely stop by again and try to come more often! read more

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Neighborhood business that brought life back to Mission Terrace after 17mins ha of the pandemic! The owner and his mother are the highlight of this bar - super friendly and warm! There is a park-let with indoor seating. The indoors are welcoming and vibrant and there's good music and a good section of wine! Definitely growing! read more

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What a great addition to this area. Great wines, great atmosphere and I find myself always wanting to check in The night I was there they had a singer and a super fun crowd. It's about time this neighborhood got something like this! read more

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In Vino Veritas !!! and TBT - this place is new, fun, chill, cozy, warm, a hidden gem ... ( soo many adjectives to describe this wine lounge) and with the most friendliest owners that I have ever come across! The place is lively with friendly folks all around and some delish wine to take your sommelier palate to the next level. And if you are lucky, you may have the owners (Richie and Geoff) themselves pouring your drinks while they heartily welcome you. This place embodies that friendly vibe "Mi Casa Su Casa" ! Looking forward to many chill evenings here with my friends = ) read more

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I love this place! Friendly vibe, international wine list and the best flatbread pizza and cheese plates. Owners are super nice and, can I say how much I appreciate the bag hooks and phone charger underneath the bar? That's so thoughtful! read more

The Check-In Lounge - They thought of everything: bag hooks and charging pods under the bar. THANK YOU!! - Wine Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

Love!!! Cute neighborhood wine bar that has a way of bringing people together. They have tables outside for the warmer days, and a cute mid century feel inside. Highly recommend!! read more

Love this cute neighborhood spot. Sad that I can't make it around much these days. But if you're in the area and want a laid back vibe while you sip your wine, the owners here will make you feel like family. Also, the food.... YUM read more

The Check-In Lounge - Cheese and Charcuterie board. $15 - Wine Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Love, love, this place. Awesome service, great drinks and wine, and a fabulous community vibe. This is becoming a regular spot. Highly recommended! read more

Went on a Thursday night with my girlfriend and we had an amazing time! The owners were very attentive and welcomed us with open arms. The drinks were fantastic and there are many to choose from! Whether you're looking for a new place for a date, a girls night out, or a new place to try, definitely keep The Check-In Lounge in mind! read more

The Check-In Lounge - Excelsior Lemon Drop & Margarita - Wine Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

Such a great local wine bar! Feels like the quintessential neighborhood spot with friendly owners and great food and drink. They have good happy hour deals in the afternoons! Lots of wine to choose from on their menu and a few wine cocktails as well. Food is also very good, the cheese & charcuterie plate is a must. Corner location makes it very easy to find. read more

The Check-In Lounge - Cheese & Charcuterie plate - Wine Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

If you are looking for a nice, cozy place with great drinks, this is the place. The Check-In Wine has an excellent wine list and a bartender that serves up great drinks. High recommend. read more

Finally! A wine bar in my neighborhood. Given that this area is primarily residential without the multitude of eating establishments and decent hangouts that Noe Valley, Bernal Heights, or even Jngelside near CCSF has now, The Check-In is a very welcome addition. Serving some wonderful wines by the glass and smallish dishes to complement, it's the perfect place to meet friends for a casual weeknight hang. read more

My friend recommended I check this place out. What a wonderful experience. It is a very cozy homey space great wine, lasagna to die for, small bites and salad were excellent too and great company. Owners are super friendly and fun to chat with. Had to bring my husband there. He loved it as well. And a 20% discount happy hour is cherry on top. read more

Great cocktail the plush plum martini is a must taste and the food is outstanding. Definitely would recommend.

Cozy atmosphere, friendly owners, and great cocktails. So glad to have found this gem!

A great neighborhood bar. The hosts are fabulous. We really enjoy sitting at the cozy bar and chatting with locals. Nice selection of drinks. An offbeat kinda place that's really a hidden secret. Street parking is decent. Neighborhood is quiet. Feels like a world away from busy Ocean ave. read more

Checked out the Check-in for my first time tonight and am extremely happy to find this new spot. Wonderful wine and even better owners. Can't wait to come back again! read more

Still a great atmosphere and part of my weekly routine now. Have yet to have a bad experience.

Cool owners and best place to hangout in the neighbourhood. Reasonable price with delicious food . They do host music with artists

Awesome food, cocktails, and wine! Rich, who I think is the owner, was great too! Will be back

Had a wonderful evening here meeting neighbors, sipping delicious wine and getting to know the owners. There aren't many night spots in our neighborhood so very happy they opened and felt welcome from the moment we walked in. read more

Great friendly neighborhood gem!! Nice selection of wines, beer and food. Excellent space to relax, meet and enjoy. Owners are on hand, amazing and friendly. A must Check In. read more

The best bar! Great selection of drinks, delicious food, and wonderful owners. Everyone who comes here is like family; it's such a great environment. It's super accesible from Balboa BART and in walking distance for a lot of the neighborhood. Lots of events (holiday parties, musical guests, and karaoke!) and always a great time! read more

Great selection of tasty Californian wines, good quality beer for those who prefer lager or IPA, tasty appetizers, and most importantly - exceptional hosts - thank you Rich and Geoffrey read more

Great new neighborhood wine bar! Great wine selection and incredible owners. My husband and I were thrilled to find this new gem. Looking forward to our next visit. read more

Imagine my delight when my husband and I were driving around the neighborhood looking for a new place to enjoy alcoholic beverages and I entered "wine tasting" in my map app and The Check-In popped up. We live just down the road in the Outer Mission and had no idea this lovely little wine bar had opened. The Check-In is a sorely needed and welcome addition to the area. Don't get me wrong, I appreciate the bevy of dive bars in the hinterlands (aka the neighborhoods south of Cesar Chavez), but a gal needs a nice glass of wine now and again when she's out and about and doesn't want to drive more than 15 minutes. Geoff and Rich are so warm and inviting and have the unique ability to make guests feel like they've known you for a good while. The wine selection is well curated and accessible and there is a happy hour! Bonus! Looking forward to many hours of enjoying good company, yummy wine and fun events. read more

A real gem. As someone who grew up in this neighborhood and has watched this space evolve from one business to another, I really hope this wine lounge stays for the long haul! read more

A sorely needed addition to this otherwise barren neighborhood. The owners are friendly and efficient, and the wine and nibbles are decently and fairly priced. The interior is fresh and crisp, and it's relatively quiet. read more

Met a friend there a couple of weeks ago for happy hour. Was pleasantly surprised by this neighborhood gem. Attentive service, welcoming, good variety of wine, and the cheese platter was yummy and a good size. Definitely will be back. read more

A wonderful addition to a slowly-emerging neighbourhood sorely lacking this kind of establishment. The place is bright, clean, and modern; the wines are great and very reasonably priced for a generous pour; and the hosts are two really nice guys. Who could ask for more? read more