Small businesses and the people who run them make the city special. The greater Ingleside neighborhood has a high number of mom-and-pop shops on the register of San Francisco Legacy Businesses.
Ambrosia Bakery
Keith Truong opened his Ocean Avenue bakery in 1986, where he perfected many confections — particularly princess cake — and made lifelong friends along the way. While he plans to retire in 2028, he’s lined up a successor to keep the ovens hot. Read more »
Surfaces by David Bonk
Founder David Bonk brought handmade custom wallcoverings (don’t call them wallpaper) like grasscloth and vinyl-coated cotton to Ocean Avenue in 1986 and joined the legacy business directory in 2020. Read more »
Ocean Cyclery
Owner Jeff Taliaferro became the neighborhood’s go-to guy for bike buying and repairs in 1996. It became a family affair in 2004 when his wife, Sabine, joined as part owner and was awarded the legacy business title in 2019. Read more »
Faxon Garage
Passed down from expert mechanic to the next, owner Walee Gon took over the all-service automotive shop in 2005, putting quality care over corporate sponsorship. It joined the legacy business directory in 2016. Read more »
Ocean Hair Design
Cutting, dyeing and styling since 1996, owners Cindy Huynh and Allen Dang have kept Ingleside looking fresh and joined the legacy business directory in 2017. Read more »
Win Long Ocean Hardware
With densely packed stores filled with nearly every DIYer's and contractor's project needs, owner Julie Chin has served the Outer Sunset community since 1990 and the Ingleside community since 2014. Both locations were added to the legacy business directory in 2025. Read more »
Korean Martial Arts Center
Founder Grandmaster Merrill Jung brought the teachings of taekwondo, hapkido, yongmundo, judo, tai chi and Filipino stick fighting to Ocean Avenue in 1983. It joined the legacy business directory in 2020. Read more »
Randy’s Place
Owner Susan Castle set out in 1969 to break the status quo by opening during a time when women weren’t allowed to bartend unless named on the liquor licenses. The dive bar also remains the oldest operating bar in the neighborhood and joined the legacy business directory in 2019. Read more »
Beep’s Burgers
The walk-up style eatery has brought classic American-style grub like burgers and fries to Ingleside since 1962. It has changed ownership several times since its start, but is currently owned by Samantha Nguyen and joined the legacy business directory in 2017. Read more »
Greganglo Museum
Walk into the world of magic and self-reflection at this neighborhood secret gem. Founded by Gregangelo Herrera in 1989 and run by him and his band of artists, the abstract museum takes patrons through unique themed rooms and performances and was added to the legacy business directory in 2025. Read more »
Performing Arts Workshop
Founder Gloria Unti set out with a mission to bring creativity and critical thinking through programs to the public in 1956. The all-encompassing performing arts center has moved from studio to studio across San Francisco, starting on Buchan Street and settling into the Geneva Office Building & Powerhouse in 2020. They joined the legacy business directory in 2022. Read more »
