East Mission St, Upper East

Mission is an overall nice and peaceful street. For cyclists, it's a bit dangerous going under the freeway bridge near Castillo to get to Modoc Road, but there are newly-erected bike lanes which is tremendous help. For motorists, that area is central for 101 North and South ramps.

Garrett's is located on the corner of Mission and State. I love going to this place for breakfast; it's a quiet, discreet little diner with the best prices. My favorite is their pancake special; you get 2 pancakes, 2 eggs, and 2 pieces of bacon or sausage for $4.95. Their Monte Cristo sandwiches are also amazing; they're not on the menu, but the waitresses will know what you're talking about.