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Gumbo Social, San Francisco, CA (2025)

07/11/2025

Huge love to everyone who showed up for the Bayview Block Party! You helped make Gumbo Social’s second anniversary unforgettable, and we are so grateful.

Special thanks to:

The Gumbo Band
DJ NiCE 4 LiFE .dj
Poet-4-Hire

And to our incredible food vendors:

Butchertown Coffee
Divine Desserts SF
Lil' Alijo Catering & Events
Papa Rudy’s
Sapphire Bistro Catering
Sir Hands Street Food
Yvonne's Southern Sweets

And to our merch vendors who brought the goods:

Amps Record Shop
Belle Noire
Mercy's Gift Shop SF
Off That Fire
Radiant Reflections
Smoke Soul Kitchen
So’pu Naturals
Sweet InnerStanding

Gratitude to our sponsor Civic Joy Fund for helping make it all possible.

And finally — thank YOU, our Social Family, for continuing to support this vision and this neighborhood. We’re honored to celebrate with you. Here's to year three. 💛

07/10/2025

🌞 Taste Summer SF is here soon!

Dine at 7 restaurants or farmers markets across the city for a chance to win staycation prizes!

That’s right! Grabbing a plate at Gumbo Social (at the restaurant or the farmers market) counts towards your entry!

🗓️ July 14 – August 31
📍 Restaurant: 5176 3rd St., San Francisco
🕒 Mon–Tues: 11 AM–3 PM | Wed–Sat: 11 AM–8 PM
📍 Ferry Building Farmers Market: Saturdays, 8 AM–2 PM

Details: https://ggra.org/taste-summer-sf/

07/03/2025

📣 Gumbo Social will be CLOSED Friday, July 4 as we take the day to rest and celebrate. Wishing you a joyful and safe 4th of July!

We'll also be CLOSED Saturday, July 5 because we’ll be serving gumbo to the people at the 2025 Fillmore Jazz Festival!

🎷 FILLMORE JAZZ FESTIVAL
🗓️ Saturday & Sunday, July 5–6, 2025
🕙 10 AM – 6 PM each day
📍 Fillmore Street (Jackson to Eddy), San Francisco
🎟️ Free & open to the public — no tickets needed!

Come find the Gumbo Social booth and enjoy your favorite dishes from our special event menu!

06/27/2025

🎉 It’s almost here! The Bayview Block Party is TOMORROW June 28, and today is your last chance to RSVP and grab presale tasting tickets!

Free RSVP is required to enter the event. Tasting tickets will be available on-site, but why wait?

🌟 Bonus: The first 80 people to take the Bayview Shuttle to the party get a FREE tasting ticket!

📲 HOW TO RIDE:
Download the Bayview Shuttle app by Via in the App Store or Google Play
🚎 Select your pickup spot
🎉 Hop on and head to the party!

📅 Saturday, June 28, 2025, 11AM - 5PM
🚶🏾 Start: for a mimosa + parade with the Gumbo Band
🎉 Main event: Parking lot at 3rd & Thornton (next to Gumbo Social)
🎶 Music, food, vendors, and surprises all up and down 3rd St.

🌈 Stick around for the Pink Saturday After Party - Celebrate Pride Month! from 5–10 PM

RSVP now! https://events.humanitix.com/gumbo-social-s-bayview-block-party-2nd-anniversary-celebration

Special thanks to our sponsor

06/26/2025

Shoutout to 48 Hills for showing love to the Bayview Block Party in their latest BIG WEEK feature!

✨ “…It starts at Smoke Soul, stops at the Bayview Opera House, Bayview Library, Let’s Eat BBQ, and Butchertown Coffee, and then leads to Gumbo Social, where Ball will offer a tasting menu of hits. That’s a particularly good option if you’ve never tried his food!”

RSVP for the Block Party now https://events.humanitix.com/gumbo-social-s-bayview-block-party-2nd-anniversary-celebration

📅 Saturday, June 28, 2025, 11AM - 5PM
📍 Parking lot next to Gumbo Social | 3rd St. & Thornton Ave
🎟️ Free to attend (RSVP required)
🍽️ Tasting Tickets available!

After Party! Pink Saturday - Celebrate Pride Month at Gratta Wines (5273 3rd St.) 5-10PM

Special thanks to our sponsor Civic Joy Fund

06/26/2025

Under new leadership, the city’s oldest theater transformed itself from a community center to a performing arts powerhouse — budget constraints and reaction against DEI be damned.

06/25/2025

📍 Bayview Block Party Map Is Here!

Get ready to explore the best of Bayview along 3rd St. during our Block Party on Saturday, June 28! Here's where the action kicks off and where you'll want to be:

⭐ 1. Smoke Soul Kitchen - 4618 3rd St. | START! 11 AM Gumbo Band Parade Route, Mimosas Smoke Soul Kitchen
⭐ 2. Bayview Opera House - 4705 3rd St. | Stop 1: Gumbo Band Parade Route Bayview Opera House
⭐ 3. Bayview Library - 5075 3rd St. | Stop 2: Gumbo Band Parade Route
⭐ 4. Let's Eat BBQ - 5130 3rd st. | Stop 3: Gumbo Band Parade Route, To-go cocktails! Music!
⭐ 5. Butchertown Coffee - 5191 3rd St. | Stop 4: Gumbo Band Parade Route, Brunch Deal & RAFFLE!
⭐ 6. Gumbo Social - 5176 3rd St. | 12 PM END! Gumbo Band Parade Route, Block Party Epicenter! Music, food, vendors!
⭐ 7. African American Arts and Culture District - 5172 3rd St. | Open house and youth workshop
⭐ 8. Gratta Wines - 5273 3rd St. | Pink Party Pride Celebration 5-10 PM

Also Check Out:

🌙 All Good Pizza 1605 Jerrold Ave.
🌙 Bayview Hunter's Point YMCA 1601 Lane St.
🌙 D&K Nails Spa 5265 3rd St.
🌙 Frank Grizzlys 5698 3rd St.
🌙 Jazz Room 5267 3rd St.
🌙 JJ Fish and Chicken 5100 3rd St. .fish.chicken.ca
🌙 La Laguna 3906 3rd St.
🌙 Las Palmas 5251 3rd St.
🌙 Loving My Hair 5266 3rd St. .my.hair
🌙 Oliviana Nail Spa 4343 3rd St
🌙 Tato 4608 3rd St
🌙 The African Outlet 4942 3rd St.

📅 Saturday, June 28, 2025, 11AM - 5PM
📍 Parking lot next to Gumbo Social | 3rd St. & Thornton Ave
🎟️ Free to attend (RSVP required)
🍽️ Tasting Tickets available!

RSVP now! https://events.humanitix.com/gumbo-social-s-bayview-block-party-2nd-anniversary-celebration

Special thanks to our sponsor Civic Joy Fund

06/24/2025

Gumbo Social is now a Certified Green Business, and we’re proud to make it official. 🌱

Sustainability has always been part of how we show up for our community. From the way we source ingredients to how we handle waste, we believe good food and good business should also be good for the planet.

We’re committed to doing our part for a more sustainable future, and we’re just getting started.

Learn more about the California Green Business Network at greenbusinessca.org

06/19/2025

Happy Juneteenth, Social Family!

To mark the occasion, we’re offering 19% off across the board:

NOW THROUGH SATURDAY, 6/21:

🎟️ Block Party Tasting Tickets – Use code 19th at checkout! https://events.humanitix.com/gumbo-social-s-bayview-block-party-2nd-anniversary-celebration?discountcode=19TH

📦 DoorDash Orders – Use code ULUCC for 19% off

🍴 In-Restaurant Orders – 19% off when you dine in or take out, with coupon code 19th

📍5176 3rd St., San Francisco
🕒 Open today 11 AM – 8 PM

06/18/2025

This is what Bayview feels like.

Last year, we danced in the streets, shared meals with neighbors, and made memories that still make us smile.

Now imagine it bigger. More music, more flavors, more vendors, more love.

📅 Saturday, June 28, 2025, 11AM - 5PM
📍 Parking lot next to Gumbo Social | 3rd St. & Thornton Ave
🎟️ Free to attend (RSVP required)
🍽️ Tasting Tickets available!
🥁 Parade kicks off at 11 AM from Smoke Soul Kitchen — come march with us!

RSVP now! https://events.humanitix.com/gumbo-social-s-bayview-block-party-2nd-anniversary-celebration

Special thanks to our sponsor Civic Joy Fund

06/13/2025

❗️Gumbo Social is taking part in the SF Juneteenth Festival on Saturday, June 14!

We won’t be at the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market that day, so if you're looking for gumbo, meet us @ Fillmore!

06/11/2025

🎉 Gumbo Social is heading to California’s largest Juneteenth celebration!

Join us at the SF Juneteenth Festival on Saturday, June 14 from 11AM–6PM at 1330 Fillmore St, featuring:

✨ A massive Kids Zone
👗 Fashion Show
🎤 Special Live Performances
🍽️ Amazing food!

📍 Free RSVP — https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sf-juneteenth-festival-fillmore-music-kids-zone-fashion-free-rsvp-tickets-1303067803879

❗️Heads up: We won’t be at the Farmers Market that day (6/14), so come find us in Fillmore and grab a bowl!

06/10/2025

🎉 The Bayview Block Party doesn’t stop at 5.

Keep the celebration going with an after party on Saturday, June 28:

🍷 Pink Saturday After Party - Celebrate Pride Month!
Gratta Wines (5273 3rd St.)
5–10 PM | Featuring

RSVP for the Block Party now — https://events.humanitix.com/gumbo-social-s-bayview-block-party-2nd-anniversary-celebration

📅 Saturday, June 28, 2025, 11AM - 5PM
📍 Parking lot next to Gumbo Social | 3rd St. & Thornton Ave
🎟️ Free to attend (RSVP required)
🍽️ Tasting Tickets available!

Special thanks to our sponsor Civic Joy Fund

06/09/2025

Celebrate community, culture, and family at the Juneteenth Bayview Father’s Day Festival, presented by the SF African American Arts and Cultural District!

June 15 | 12:00pm to 6:00pm
903 Gilman Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94124

This is a can’t-miss Bayview celebration featuring:

🎤 Live performances by R&B stars Lloyd and Musiq Soulchild
🎡 Amusement park rides
🍽️ Food vendors (yes, we’ll be there!)
🎁 Prize giveaways
🚘 A full car show
🛍️ Retail vendors
🎧 Hip-hop & Soul

Chef Dontaye will be cooking and repping Gumbo Social on-site — come through and get a plate!

RSVP is free! https://www.sf-juneteenth.com/

06/09/2025

Want to win a pair of 3-day GA passes to ?

Here’s how:

✨ Every time you visit Gumbo Social between now and July 18, 2025 and spend $40, you’ll get an entry.*
📲 Just mention this post to your server and they’ll take down your contact information.

📍 5176 3rd St., San Francisco
🕒 Mon–Tues: 11 AM–3 PM | Wed–Sat: 11 AM–8 PM

*Restaurant dine-in or takeout only. Sorry! Not available for 3rd party app delivery or pickup orders.

Ticket winners will be announced no later than July 25, 2025

06/08/2025

Big thanks to Mission Local for the recent feature and for showing love to Gumbo Social.

On choosing to open in Bayview, Chef Dontaye Ball shared:
“It’s a place where, if you can capture the mind, soul and hearts of the community, folks will support you.”

We feel that every day. Deep gratitude to our neighbors, regulars, and everyone who pulls up to support what we’re building here.

https://missionlocal.org/2025/05/everybody-loves-the-sunshine-in-the-bayview-the-energy-on-this-walk-the-leadership-this-is-what-every-community-needs-and-bayview-has-it/

📍 5176 3rd St., San Francisco
🕒 Mon–Tues: 11 AM–3 PM
🕒 Wed–Sat: 11 AM–8 PM

06/06/2025

🛍️Merch Vendors Announced!

Get ready to explore the best of Bayview’s creativity. From handmade goods to unique finds, our merch vendor lineup is stacked with local talent you’ll want to meet.

Come shop and show love to the artists and makers who help keep this neighborhood vibrant!

So’pu Naturals
Mercy’s Gift Shop SF
Radiant Reflections
Secrets of Cint
Sweet InnerStanding
Kryslee Skin Care Line
Burch Multimedia
Belle Noire
Wyphys

📅 Saturday, June 28, 2025, 11AM - 5PM
📍 Parking lot next to Gumbo Social | 3rd St. & Thornton Ave
🎟️ Free to attend (RSVP required)
🍽️ Tasting Tickets available now https://events.humanitix.com/gumbo-social-s-bayview-block-party-2nd-anniversary-celebration

Special thanks to our sponsor Civic Joy Fund

06/05/2025

Juneteenth on the Waterfront is back! 🎉

Celebrate Black food culture, local makers, and community with a day full of delicious eats, handcrafted goods, demos, music & more. Gumbo Social will be located at its usual location at the Ferry Plaza Market (Near Gate C Golden Gate Ferry Terminal)!

📅 Saturday, June 7, 2025, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
📍 Ferry Terminal Plaza + Ferry Plaza Farmers Market
✨ Many Black-owned food vendors
🛍️ In The Black pop-up market
🎨 Family activities, demos & live screenprinting

Free entry | Food & crafts for purchase

Let’s show up, support, and celebrate Black culinary and creative excellence in the Bay.

More details here: https://foodwise.org/events/pop-ups-on-the-plaza-juneteenth-on-the-waterfront/

06/03/2025

🎉 The Bayview Block Party food vendor lineup is here!

Here’s who’s cooking:

squeezy9
ButcherTown Coffee

We’re so excited to showcase these amazing vendors and the community that makes the Bayview shine.

📅 Saturday, June 28, 2025, 11AM - 5PM
📍 Parking lot next to Gumbo Social | 3rd St. & Thornton Ave
🎟️ Free to attend (RSVP required)
🍽️ Tasting Tickets available now: https://events.humanitix.com/gumbo-social-s-bayview-block-party-2nd-anniversary-celebration

05/30/2025

Recently, at Gumbo Social, we were honored to welcome a group of climate heroes: 1,000 Grandmothers for Future Generations!

These dedicated climate activists are committed to ensuring a livable planet for future generations through education, advocacy, and nonviolent direct action.

Learn more about their impactful work at 1000grandmothers.com.

Thank you, Grandmothers, for your tireless efforts and for dining with us.

05/24/2025

🎉 We’re taking over 3rd & Thornton on Saturday, June 28 from 11 AM to 5 PM with food, music, vendors, and community vibes.

🎵 The Gumbo Band will bring live jazz straight from the heart of the Bay Area with a second line parade starting at 11 AM going from Smoke Soul Kitchen Bayview Opera House Bayview Library, ButcherTown Coffee and ending at Gumbo Social at noon.

We're also bringing a DJ .dj and some special guests and a whole lineup of local food vendors tba.

📍 5176 3rd St., San Francisco
🕚 11 AM – 5 PM
🎟 Free to attend with RSVP | Tasting tickets on sale now: https://events.humanitix.com/gumbo-social-s-bayview-block-party-2nd-anniversary-celebration

Tag your crew and block off your Saturday!

Use code EARLYBIRD to get 10% off tasting ticket bundles—offer ends May 31!

05/23/2025

⏳ Last Chance to Celebrate Black Restaurant Week with Us!

If you haven’t stopped by yet, there’s still time to enjoy our special prix fixe menu, available through Saturday, May 24.

Whether you're here for gumbo, po’boys, or just a solid reason to support a local Black-owned business, we’d love to have you at the table.

📍 Gumbo Social – 5176 3rd St., San Francisco
🕒 11 AM–8 PM

📅 Final day: Tomorrow! 5/24

Come celebrate with us and close out Black Restaurant Week the right way.

Black Restaurant Week

05/22/2025

We’ll be closed Monday, May 26 for Memorial Day.

Take care, rest up, and we’ll see you back in action on Tuesday for lunch.

📍 5176 3rd St., San Francisco
🕒 Back open Tuesday 11 AM – 3 PM

05/20/2025

Black Restaurant Week is in full swing. If you haven’t made it in yet, you’ve still got time to try our prix fixe menu, curated just for this celebration (please note that we're closed on Sunday, May 25).

🔥 $15 Lunch
One small gumbo + one half po’boy
(+$3 for shrimp or fish po’boy)

🔥 $30 Dinner
One regular gumbo + one full po’boy + your pick of dessert or small side
(+$4 for shrimp or fish po’boy)

Full menu link: https://www.gumbosocial.com/restaurant-week

📍 5176 3rd St., San Francisco
🕒 Mon–Tue: 11 AM–3 PM (lunch only)
🕒 Wed–Sat: 11 AM–8 PM

Swing by to support and celebrate with us!

05/17/2025

🥳 Outside Lands is coming to Golden Gate Park, August 8-10, 2025

Gumbo Social is looking for hard-working volunteers to help us with set up, take down, food service, event-day marketing and more!

If you have experience in any of these areas and would like to attend Outside Lands with us for free this year, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/oRG5RLN96TYr7nBb6

⚠️ We're taking applications until June 15, 2025.

We will contact all applicants with our final decision no later than June 30, 2025.

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