Food & drink · Hayes Valley
True Sake
on Hayes Valley, with 6 more shops within a short walk
Retail shop devoted to Japanese sake, with a large range of bottles and staff who help match styles to food and budget.

Hours
- Monday
- 12pm–6pm
- Tuesday
- 12pm–6pm
- Wednesday
- 12pm–6pm
- Thursday
- 12pm–6pm
- Friday
- 11am–7pm
- Saturday
- 11am–7pm
- Sunday
- 11am–6pm
Checked October 2026. Holiday hours can differ.
On the map
Near San Francisco City Hall (9 min walk) and Painted Ladies (Alamo Square) (13 min walk).
Good to know
- Parking
- The city-run Performing Arts Garage at 360 Grove St, a block from Hayes, has 598 spaces and charges $3–5 an hour depending on time of day, with a $26 12-hour maximum; it is open 9am–10pm on weekends. Muni's 6 Hayes/Parnassus runs on Hayes St, but outbound buses detour to Grove St while Hayes is closed to cars on Fridays and Saturdays.
- Hayes Valley shops
- Brand stores on Hayes generally open around 11am, closing 6–7pm Monday to Saturday and 6pm on Sunday.
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All of Hayes Valley →Before you go
What are True Sake's hours?
True Sake is usually open Mon–Thu 12pm–6pm, Fri–Sat 11am–7pm, Sun 11am–6pm. Hours can change on holidays, so check the shop's site before a special trip.
Where is True Sake?
True Sake is at 556 Hayes St in Hayes Valley, San Francisco. It's near San Francisco City Hall (9 min walk).
Is True Sake open on Sunday?
Yes, usually 11am–6pm on Sundays.
Where can I park near True Sake?
The closest option for Hayes Valley is The city-run Performing Arts Garage at 360 Grove St, a block from Hayes, has 598 spaces and charges $3–5 an hour depending on time of day, with a $26 12-hour maximum; it is open 9am–10pm on weekends. Muni's 6 Hayes/Parnassus runs on Hayes St, but outbound buses detour to Grove St while Hayes is closed to cars on Fridays and Saturdays.. Most of the district is also an easy walk from Muni.
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