California city cracks top 3 in Americas best foodie destinations its cheaper than you might think

There’s more to this town than sourdough.WalletHub has dished up its annual list of America’s best cities for foodies, spotlighting destinations where diners can feast on highly rated fare without spending a small fortune.One Bay Area destination landed at No.3 — not bad for a place where the cost of living can take a serious bite out of your wallet.

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By clicking above you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.Never miss a story WalletHub compared more than 180 cites nationwide — including the 150 most populated US metros, plus at least two of the biggest in each state — to determine which are most welcoming to foodies.

These people love everything from splurging on a fancy restaurant to hunting down an inventive food truck or experimenting with new flavors and ingredients at home.The cities were scored across 28 different measures, divided into two broad categories: “affordability” and “diversity, accessibility and quality.”Affordability looked at things such as grocery prices, the cost of a restaurant meal, sales tax and the average price of beer and wine.The second category took a wider look at the food scene, including the number of restaurants, food trucks, farmers markets, craft breweries, coffee shops and specialty food stores per person.And San Francisco served up a strong showing.The city came in third place, with WalletHub finding that it has a “very high number” of restaurants per capita — along with one of the country’s strongest selections of affordable restaurants rated at least 4.5 out of 5 stars.San Francisco also boasts 25 Michelin-starred restaurants, including three restaurants that have earned the coveted three-star rating.But the city’s culinary credentials don’t stop at fancy dining rooms.The Golden Gate Bridge’s hometown ranked sixth nationally for res...