The Merchants of Upper Market and Castro, a neighborhood business association, was founded as a joint effort between the merchants on Castro Street and merchants on upper Market Street. MUMC's mission is to unite area merchants in order to promote Castro neighborhood interests, increase business opportunities and facilitate communication between businesses and local government.
Why Join?
Membership offers exclusive and convenient access to a vast array of resources. MUMC connects you to a vibrant community of peers who are often your most valuable resource. You’ll join a network of more than 250 Castro merchants, industry partners, and consultants with whom you can interact through our:
Website
Get a free business listing in our online directory and you’ll be a part of our vast community outreach to Shop, Eat and Drink in the Castro.
Advertising
Membership gives you access to low-cost, high-touch targeted advertising opportunities with your exclusive promotions to neighborhood residents and city-wide shoppers. From online banner ads to holiday shopping promotions, we have a variety of options to fit your needs.
Community Activism
We’re your voice at city hall, fighting to keep you ‘in-the-know’ on decisions that affect your block and your shop, your customers.
Resources
Get our genneral announcments and events, subscribe to our community blog and be the first to know about upcoming events that will positively impact your business.
2223 is a treasured neighborhood restaurant serving lively cocktails and modern American cuisine. Melinda Randolph, the original chef and current owner, oversees every aspect of the restaurant, from flowers to music to the menu. "It's like throwing a lot of dinner parties in your home: everything ha..
The food served at Brandy Ho's is "country style" Hunan cooking; simple, substantial, and down-to-earth, prepared with fresh and healthy ingredients. We never use any MSG at Brandy Ho's. Dedicated to healthy living, Brandy Ho's uses very little oil in preparing its' dishes--ensuring that all dishes ..
Cafe Flore, voted “Best Cafe in San Francisco” by readers of the SF Bay Guardian in most recent years, and “Best Well Drinks” amongst San Francisco bars by SFWeekly readers in 2010, has been the Heart & Soul of the Castro since 1973. A landmark all-ages cafe known for our distinctive brunch and dinn..
Capri has been a Castro favorite since we opened our doors in 1985. (We are one of three original restaurant owners in the entire Castro!) And if 25 years in business is not enough reason to come by for dinner, here are a few more: Delicious Food - Our food is tasty and fresh, and we use only the fi..
Established in 1997, Chow has been serving healthy, high quality comfort food at affordable prices with warm, friendly service. We are your neighbors. Our goal is to provide a civil food system that is good, clean, organic, and fair. Our commitment to quality comes from a desire to feed people good ..
Escape from New York Pizza contains only the finest ingredients. There is no artificial anything! We make our dough from unbleached flour, use whole milk mozzarella cheese, and our produce is fresh cut daily. Order Online, pick-up or eat in. You can taste the quality difference!..
Welcome to Fuzio’s global table. Every plate that comes out of our kitchen is rich in authentic flavors and ingredients. Our menu speaks many languages— from Thai to Italian, all cuisines are at home with Fuzio. Want to see? Wander over to our display kitchen and watch the show. House-made pickled g..
Our restaurant was created under the guiding principle that simple, classic comfort food can be prepared in a way that dazzles your taste buds, evokes the emotions from a wonderful home-cooked meal and goes easy on your wallet. Home chefs seamlessly blend gourmet intricacies with a comfort menu, ama..
We want to introduce you to the way Indians eat at home. From fresh, handmade rotis to seasonal and daily specials, we make everything from scratch and maintain a focused menu that honors centuries-old cooking traditions. When you eat at Kasa, itʼs just like eating in households throughout India. As..
La Mediterranee, with our casual yet elegant atmosphere, is the perfect place for a first date or a business lunch, a birthday dinner or brunch with friends. Proud to be an active member of our community since 1981, we invite you to join us here on Noe St...
Lime restaurant and lounge is located in Upper Market in San Francisco. We offer fresh, tasty, seasonal food at a reasonable price, as well as divine cocktails mixed by our expert bar staff. Our dinner menu consists of an eclectic selection of small plates that allows you the opportunity to try a bi..
BAKED WITH LOVE SERVED WITH PRIDE Our pizza dough and sauce are homemade daily, the old-fashioned way. We use only the finest whole milk mozzarella cheese and our produce is delivered fresh every day. Call, stop by pick-up a pie or have a slice of the best PIZZA in the UNIVERSE!..
We at Saratoga Chocolates have learned to combine high-quality California - produced chocolate with locally grown flavorings resulting in a superior product for the discerning pallet. Our Chocolatier, Mary Loomas, has been trained internationally including Valrohna's Ecole Grand Chocolat in France. ..
Squat & Gobble has a unique look and distinct “San Francisco” neighborhood feel. We’re a family-style restaurant with big portions, great food and an entirely welcoming atmosphere. There is something for EVERYONE on the menu and food is not the only thing we’ve improved! We now have 5 key San Fr..
Fast food burgers, slow food values. At Super Duper, we serve fast food style burgers, fries, and shakes all made with the best ingredients available to us. Our beef is 100% Niman Ranch all natural beef ground fresh each day. Our shakes and cones are made with organic Strauss cream from Petaluma, an..
Since 1995, Elaine & Michael Jennings have also owned the highly regarded Small Potatoes Catering & Events, Inc. where they have been delighting clients with their unique creations. SWEET finally answers the oft-asked query, “Where can I buy these — every day?” Our approach is simple: Butter, Sugar,..
Tangerine, Pacific Rim Cuisine is defined as a blend of flavors and styles of food from countries that border the Pacific Ocean. Chef Sean Pattansuvoranun selects the freshest meats, seafood, vegetables and spices used in those countries to create one of a kind Pacific Rim cuisine. The striking pres..
A FAMILY TRADITION When cousins Truc Tran (executive chef) and Bao Phan moved into the neighborhood they immediately knew that something was missing -- a place to get great Vietnamese food! So the two cousins and best friends have opened ZADIN, a Vietnamese restaurant steeped in tradition and pepper..