🇸🇳 Authentic West African Flavors in SF
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Bissap Baobab Village, formerly comprised of both Bissap Baobab and Little Baobab, embodies the culture of San Francisco’s popular and international Mission District. Little Baobab, our current home base, is an intimate bistro and club located at 3388 19th Street between Mission & Capp Street and serves lunch from 11am to 2pm, with dinner service from 4pm onward. Artisan cocktails and renowned Afr
obeat events on Friday and Saturday nights add spice to Little Baobab's offerings. Baobab Village expresses the vision of founder Marco Senghor, born and raised in Dakar and educated in Paris. His deep knowledge and appreciation of French West African culture, food, and music infuses the enticing ambiance of his establishments. Little Baobab strives to create a sense of 'teranga,' which can be translated from Senegal's Wolof language to mean “hospitality.” Teranga is reserving the best part of the meal for one's guests; neighbors taking care of one another; being accepted for who you are. As restaurant owner, social entrepreneur, and a dedicated community member, Marco has infused teranga into Baobab Village, transforming 19th & Mission into a multicultural enclave. One can truly experience the diversity of San Francisco by visiting this West African oasis.
11/20/2025
‼️Calling vendors from the Brazilian community that want to showcase their products and craft!
We’d love for you to apply to be a part of our Brazilian Fest—you can find the details and application form in our bio or website 🇧🇷 We can’t wait to see you there!
11/19/2025
Join us at Bissap Baobab on Saturday, December 6th for Brazilian Fest — an all-day celebration of Brazilian culture, flavor, and rhythm in the heart of the Mission! 🇧🇷🎉
🗓 Saturday, December 6th
⏰ 3PM-2AM (21+ after 9PM)
🎟️ Free before 9PM, $10 after, $15 at the door (RSVP on Eventbrite)
📍 2243 Mission St, San Francisco, CA
Take a deep dive into the richness of Brazil with:
🥘 Authentic Brazilian street food by Boto .sf
🍹 Cocktail specials with
🎸 Roda de Samba by Kai Lyons, Will Martins and Catia Lund 6pm
🪩 After party by Tropicuir 10pm-2am
💃 Performance by Aquarela Samba
🧵 DJs, local artisans, vendors & more!
✨ Dancing, and vibrant community vibes
This is a FREE event before 9PM, $10 online and $15 at the door.
So come early, bring your crew, and celebrate Brazilian culture with food, music, dancing and art! 🇧🇷💃🏻
TICKETS ON EVENTBRITE: brazilianfestbissap.eventbrite.com
11/18/2025
It’s another full week of events here at Bissap! 🥳 These are the deets:
🔸Wednesday, November 19th: SWING LESSONS & LIVE MUSIC | 7PM-CLOSE
Dance Classes start @ 7pm | Music @ 9pm | DJ @ 11:30
🔸Friday, November 21st: RICKY AGUILAR’S AFRO NATIVO | 9:30-11:30PM
Salsa, Latin Jazz, Afro Cuban & more!
🔸Saturday, November 22nd: AFROBEATS PARTY WITH DJ DONNA ADJA | 9PM-2AM
Join us for a night of Afrobeats & dancing all night!
🔸Sunday, November 23rd: GUAJIRÓN CUBAN JAM SESSION | 7-10PM
Live Cuban, Salsa & Tropical Jazz jam. Come to jam or to dance salsa!
There’s something for everyone!—be sure to RSVP or get tickets on Eventbrite! Link in bio🎟️
11/17/2025
Dear Friends and Community,
After 28 unforgettable years filled with rhythm, laughter, dancing, and Mission District magic, Bissap Baobab is entering a new chapter.
Our last official night at this location will be Saturday, December 28th. and we hope you’ll join us in celebrating these final Baobab days. From now until then, we will keep the party going with all the amazing events we have scheduled on our calendar 💃🏻
Before we dim the lights, we’re throwing one final Farewell Party on Friday, December 20th, and we’d love for you to join us. Come raise a glass, dance with us, and help us fill the room with all the joy, flavor, and energy that have defined Baobab for nearly three decades. It’s not goodbye—it’s “see you on the dance floor.” 💫🎶
This decision is incredibly emotional. These walls have witnessed weddings, birthdays, revolutions, breakups, makeups, miracles, and thousands of nights where cultures blended like spices in a Ceebu Jen pot. However, sustaining such a large space has become too difficult in these times.
Let us be clear: Baobab is NOT done. We are actively looking for a new home. The Baobab bends, but it never breaks.
While we search for our next home, we invite you to join us for Baobab Flying Night every Saturday at Muddy Waters Café (521 Valencia).
This is an RSVP-only event with a limited capacity of 49 seats.
🗓️When: Every Saturday (starting December 1st)
📍Where: Muddy Waters – 521 Valencia
💰Cost: $35 per person (includes dinner and drink)
🎟️: Eventbrite (link in bio)
The $35 ticket includes:
* Ceebu Jen (Jollof Rice)
* Pastels
* Bissap or Ginger Drink
Enjoy the sounds of Makossa, Afrobeats, and Petit Maquis
vibes with DJs from Cameroon and Gabon.
For walk-ins, we will offer Afro Wraps, Crêpes, and Coffee in a cozy Petit Maquis ambiance.
The Baobab Will Rise Again. We are searching, listening, and trusting that the Universe is already whispering our next address. Wherever we land, the drums will follow, and so will the Ceebu Jen.
With endless love, rhythm, and gratitude,
The Baobab Family Marco Senghor
11/10/2025
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11/08/2025
TONIGHT‼️ Amapiano Night is taking over Bissap Baobab bringing the heat with a perfect fusion of Afrobeats and LatinX rhythms that’ll keep you dancing all night! 🎶🔥💃🏽
🗓 Saturday, November 8
⏰ 9PM – 2AM
🎧 DJ XD.RAR & DJ Wockie
💵 $5 Entry
📍 2243 Mission St, San Francisco, CA
Grab your tickets and join us for a night of dancing and great vibes!✨
11/07/2025
Join us at Bissap Baobab on Saturday, December 6th for Brazilian Fest — an all-day celebration of Brazilian culture, flavor, and rhythm in the heart of the Mission! 🇧🇷🎉
🗓 Saturday, December 6th
⏰ 3PM-2AM (21+ after 9PM)
🎟️ Free before 9PM, $10 after, $15 at the door (RSVP on Eventbrite)
📍 2243 Mission St, San Francisco, CA
Take a deep dive into the richness of Brazil with:
🥘 Authentic Brazilian street food by Boto .sf
🍹 Cocktail specials with
🎸 Roda de Samba by Kai Lyons, Will Martins and Catia Lund 6pm
🪩 After party by Pindorama 9pm-2am
💃 Traditional Brazilian dance
🧵 Local artisans & goods
✨ Dancing, and vibrant community vibes
This is a FREE event before 9PM, so come early, bring your crew, and celebrate Brazilian culture with food, music, dancing and art! 🇧🇷💃🏻
RSVP ON EVENTBRITE: brazilianfestbissap.eventbrite.com
11/03/2025
It’s a full week of events here at Bissap! 🥳 These are the deets:
🔸Wednesday, November 5th: SWING LESSONS & LIVE MUSIC | 7PM-CLOSE
Dance Classes start @ 7pm | Music @ 9pm | DJ @ 11:30
🔸Friday, November 7th: BACHATA IN THE MISSION | 8PM-CLOSE
Salsa class 8pm | Bachata class 9pm | Party 10pm-2am (1st Fridays)
🔸Saturday, November 8th: AMAPIANO NIGHT | 9PM-2AM .xyz
Afrobeats and LatinX rhythms that’ll keep you dancing all night
🔸Sunday, November 9th: MARINA ELANA FLAMENCO SHOW | 6:30-8:30PM
A night of live music and dancing in this all-star flamenco show
There’s something for everyone!—be sure to RSVP or get tickets on Eventbrite! Link in bio🎟️
11/03/2025
We’re excited for November and all the awesome events we’re hosting! 🥳🤩
From Salsa nights to Amapiano to Flamenco—we have it all! Check tickets and RSVPs in our bio🎟️
10/29/2025
Few places are as full of color, culture, and good energy as Bissap Baobab. 🇸🇳✨
The holiday and party season is right around the corner, and we’d love to help you host something memorable — from birthdays and company gatherings to live music nights and community celebrations. Here’s what we offer:
▪️ Two spacious rooms to fit the vibe you want
▪️ Set menus featuring West African flavors
▪️ Full bar with cocktails, beer, wine & NA options
▪️ AV support for music, DJs, and presentations
▪️ Flexible timing based on your event
Thinking Bissap might be the right fit? Reach out through our website (link in bio) — we’d love to plan something with you. 🎉
10/28/2025
Ready for a night of Cuban music and dancing? 🇨🇺💃🏻
Don’t miss another version of the CubanDescarga party on Saturday, November 1st🥳
Class is from 9-10pm and party starts right after! $10 at the door, $15 for both class and party.
Don’t miss out on a night of mucha música y baile—get your tickets on Eventbrite today! (Bio)
10/27/2025
It’s a full week of events here at Bissap! 🥳 These are the deets:
🔸Wednesday, October 29th: SWING LESSONS & LIVE MUSIC | 7PM-CLOSE
Dance Classes start @ 7pm | Music @ 9pm | DJ @ 11:30
🔸Friday, October 31st: HALLOWEEN PARTY AT BISSAP | 9PM-2AM
Come party with DJs Sake One, Murcutian, Jesse Ro, Doc Fu & Ruby Red-I
🔸Saturday, November 1st: CUBAN DESCARGA DANCE PARTY | 9PM-2AM
Dance Class 9-10pm | Live music + Party 10pm-2am
There’s something for everyone!—be sure to RSVP or get tickets on Eventbrite! Link in bio🎟️
10/23/2025
BAOBAB MISSION ALERT!
So tonight, our kitchen is taking a little beauty nap for maintenance. 🍳💤
BUT… the late-night vibes are still alive and kicking, music, dance, and laughter will keep the Baobab spirit glowing till late! 🌙💃🏾🕺🏾
So come as you are… or better yet, bring your pajamas, because THIS WEEKEND, it’s a maintenance-party sleepover Mission-style! 💤🔥
10/20/2025
It’s a full week of events here at Bissap! 🥳 These are the deets:
🔸Monday, October 20th: MISSION CUMBIERA | 7PM-2AM
A Yucatán inspired night with live music, DJ, food and cubetas (every Monday)
🔸Wednesday, October 22nd: SWING LESSONS & LIVE MUSIC | 7PM-CLOSE
Dance Classes start | Music @ 9pm | DJ @ 11:30
🔸Friday, October 24th: SECRET MENU BY VELVET CLOUD RADIO | 10PM-3AM
Reggaeton, dancehall and global sounds
🔸Saturday, October 25th: SELASSIE’S MC EXTRAVAGANZA | 9PM-2AM
All-star guest list of MCs, live entertainment and comedy in this night filled with rhythm and energy
There’s something for everyone!—be sure to RSVP or get tickets on Eventbrite! Link in bio🎟️
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Recently relocated to 19th Street, Bissap Baobab Village embraces two distinct “huts” in San Francisco’s popular and international Mission District. Bissap Baobab, the original restaurant, has relocated to 3372-3388 19th Street, now housed in Little Baobab & Bissap (formerly Bollyhood).
• Little Baobab, an intimate bistro and club, 3388 19th Street between Mission & Capp Streets serves Lunch from 11am to 2pm
• Bissap (formerly Bollyhood), 3372 19th Street, a performance venue and bar, located next door to Little Baobab
Baobab Village expresses the vision of founder Marco Senghor, born and raised in Dakar, educated there and in Paris. His deep knowledge and appreciation of French West African culture, food and music infuses the enticing ambiance of his establishments.
Each “hut” has its own character but the two work in unison to create a sense of teranga, which can be translated from Wolof, the primary language of Senegal, to mean “hospitality,” This is where the best part of the meal is saved for the guests, neighbors take care of one another, and you are accepted for who you are.
As restaurant owner, social entrepreneur, and a dedicated community member, Marco has instilled teranga into Baobab Village, transforming 19th & Mission into a multi–cultural enclave. One can truly experience the diversity of San Francisco by visiting any one of the two “huts.”
•Bissap Baobab Village is composed of Little Baobab & Bissap both serving Senegalese cuisine, Afro-Caribbean food and artisan cocktails from 5pm – 10pm
•Little Baobab just reopened for Lunch in May 2017 from 11am till 2pm
•Bissap (formerly Bollyhood) hosts regular international dance & music performances from 8pm – 2am
Ever since first opening our doors in 1996, Bissap Baobab has brought the savory, succulent flavors of Senegal to San Francisco’s Mission District.
Our menu consists mainly of traditional Senegalese cuisine and West African specialties which have become favorites of our returning customers, whom we like to call our extended “Baobab family.”Choose from a full range of gourmet African dishes, including starters, entrees, and desserts; wash down your meal with our homemade juice drinks, one of our signature infused cocktails, or a selection of beers and spirits from all over the world.
More than just a restaurant, Bissap Baobab is a community center and San Francisco cultural institution.
With a laid back, yet distinctly cosmopolitan, worldly vibe which upholds the concept of an African village, we feature weekly, monthly, and special events: from DJ parties; to live music and dance performances; to French language and World Cup meet-ups; to independent film screenings; art exhibitions; spoken word and poetry, and much, much more.
Our name is a tribute to the meaningful symbol of life, community, and culture in Africa -- the Baobab tree.
Native to the equatorial savannah regions, the baobab stores water in its thick trunk, can grow to a height of 30 meters (almost 100 feet!), and has been known to live for thousands of years. In African culture, all parts of the baobab are used—cloth and rope are made from the bark; medicinal salves and tea are made from the leaves; jam, gravy, and beer are made from the pulp, and the nutrient-rich fruit is a delicacy also used in crafts and jewelry. Baobab branches often house bush babies and other fauna, while people have been known to live inside its cavernous trunks!
Just like its mighty namesake, Bissap Baobab provides sustenance and shelter for a multicultural community sharing in food, dance, and celebration. Join us for a meal, a song, or a dance, and become part of the family!