Bissap Baobab Village/ Little Baobab

Bissap Baobab Village/ Little Baobab 🇸🇳 Authentic West African Flavors in SF
🌍 Global Beats & Vibes
🎤 Event Host

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.

4th of July with a bachata vibes!
07/01/2025

4th of July with a bachata vibes!

Bissap Baobab is Hiring: Seeking a Talented and Creative Booking CoordinatorBissap Baobab, a beloved cultural hub and Se...
06/28/2025

Bissap Baobab is Hiring: Seeking a Talented and Creative Booking Coordinator

Bissap Baobab, a beloved cultural hub and Senegalese restaurant in the heart of San Francisco, is looking for a passionate and well-connected Booking Coordinator to join our team.

We’re searching for someone with a dynamic personality, deep community ties, and a strong network in San Francisco’s vibrant artistic, nonprofit, and event scenes. The ideal candidate should be:

Extremely well-connected with local organizations, nonprofits, and companies that regularly host celebrations, team-building events, or staff appreciation functions.

Engaged with the music and arts community — DJs, live bands, cultural performers, and creative talent.

Experienced in event planning and bookings, from pop-ups and private dinners to weddings and special nightlife activations.

A community builder at heart who understands Bissap Baobab’s mission of blending food, culture, and joyful connection.

What You’ll Do:

Coordinate and book weekly and monthly entertainment and events.
Build partnerships with companies and nonprofits for private rentals, staff parties, and catered celebrations.

Curate exciting pop-ups and musical acts that reflect the diversity of our city. Help bring our unique cultural venue to life through vibrant, soulful programming.

If you or someone you know is the perfect connector with a taste for creativity, community, and culture, we want to hear from you!

Please send inquiries and recommendations to [email protected]

Let’s build something magical together at Bissap Baobab.

Agua Pura this Friday June 21
06/17/2025

Agua Pura this Friday June 21

Tonight Swing
06/11/2025

Tonight Swing

06/11/2025

International vibes at Baobab.
06/07/2025

International vibes at Baobab.

🎶 June is Black Music Month — and we’re turning up the heat this SUMMER in the heart of the Mission District! 🔥🌇🌉 Introd...
06/02/2025

🎶 June is Black Music Month — and we’re turning up the heat this SUMMER in the heart of the Mission District! 🔥

🌇🌉 Introducing The Late Set — a sultry new after-hours series celebrating the sound, soul, and spirit of Black music. From Reggae and R&B to House and Afrobeat, we’re taking over the Mission District with late-night vibes, chef-curated menus, live performances, and DJ sets that honor the legends and spotlight the future.

✨ But here’s the twist: all month long, surprise celebrity guests will be popping in to join the party. 👀 You never know who might take the mic or hop on the decks…

This is more than another event— it’s a movement. A vibe. A celebration of the return of San Francisco’s nightlife!

📍 The Mission District
📆 Every Thursday All June
🌙 Late nights. Big energy. Iconic music.
🍽️ Good Food
🍹Happy Hour Specials
🎟️ RSVP now for free entry or grab your presale tickets on Eventbrite to lock in perks and guaranteed access.

Follow us for weekly drops, artist reveals, and secret guest clues.

Saturday June 21Ambiance Middle Eastern and Salsa
05/30/2025

Saturday June 21
Ambiance Middle Eastern and Salsa

Wednesday Swing
05/27/2025

Wednesday Swing

Agua Pura Friday May 23rd
05/23/2025

Agua Pura Friday May 23rd

Wednesday June 4 After School Program
05/23/2025

Wednesday
June 4 After School Program

June 1st at 1pm for our Senior show Recital from Ruth Asawa SOTA (School of the Arts).
05/21/2025

June 1st at 1pm for our Senior show Recital from Ruth Asawa SOTA (School of the Arts).

Brunch Bachata with Inessence Cuban Jam Session Afrobeats and international
05/21/2025

Brunch Bachata with Inessence
Cuban Jam Session
Afrobeats and international

Carnaval in SF Mission st. Let s celebrate all day Brunch Bachata 1.30pm till 6pm. Cuban live band 6pm till 9pm then djs...
05/20/2025

Carnaval in SF Mission st. Let s celebrate all day Brunch Bachata 1.30pm till 6pm. Cuban live band 6pm till 9pm then djs till very late.

from africa to euro vibes. Let s  dance!
05/20/2025

from africa to euro vibes. Let s dance!

Saturday May 24 Carnaval a la MissionLet s celebrate all Afro beats and Latin music.
05/19/2025

Saturday May 24 Carnaval a la Mission
Let s celebrate all Afro beats and Latin music.

Sunday, May 25, 7pm-10pm : Carnaval After Party, NO COVEROur Cuban Jam Session returns—free and full of flavor! For the ...
05/19/2025

Sunday, May 25, 7pm-10pm : Carnaval After Party, NO COVER

Our Cuban Jam Session returns—free and full of flavor! For the Public, Dancers, and Musicians.

🌍 Chill vibes, tasty African bites, refreshing drinks, and top local musicians (plus surprise guests!) playing live Cuban hits.

💃 For dancers: salsa, Latin jazz, and romantic ballads that’ll keep you moving all night!

🎤 For musicians: jump in and jam! We’ve got charts, lyrics, and musical direction—just bring your instrument. (Charts/Lyrics, Mics & XLRs provided; guitarists, bring amp or DI.)

Link: https://www.bandsintown.com/e/106875282-guajiron-at-bissap-baobab

Flyer attached.

Bonjour! Celebrate Europe Day with Us! 🎉 In partnership with Istituto Italiano Scuola and Goethe Institut🗓️ Thursday, Ma...
05/19/2025

Bonjour! Celebrate Europe Day with Us! 🎉 In partnership with Istituto Italiano Scuola and Goethe Institut

🗓️ Thursday, May 22 | 6:00 PM
📍 Bissap Baobab – 2243 Mission St, SF
🎤 Language Exchange + Karaoke Night

This time, we’re turning up the volume! Join Alliance Française de San Francisco, Istituto Italiano Scuola, and Goethe-Institut for an unforgettable night of language, music, and celebration 🎶

Practice your French, Italian, German, Spanish and other European languages in a fun, relaxed setting—then grab the mic and show off your karaoke skills! 🗣️🎙️

💸 FREE entry | Food & drinks available for purchase
✨ Bring your friends, your favorite song, and your best Euro energy!

Let’s toast to unity, culture, and good vibes—we can’t wait to see you there!

RSVP: https://www.afsf.com/community/event-rsvp/?event_id=564

May 25 SF Carnaval 1:30pm
05/19/2025

May 25 SF Carnaval 1:30pm

Production DetailsSUMUD: Celebrating Resistance in Arab Arts and CultureIn one of the world’s oldest cultures, Arab arts...
05/07/2025

Production Details

SUMUD: Celebrating Resistance in Arab Arts and Culture
In one of the world’s oldest cultures, Arab arts have flourished throughout the ages, embodied in rich language, elegant arabesques, and unique rhythms. Unfortunately, various powers seek to control the region, leaving much of the population hungry and cold, without shelter or medical care. You can help. Celebrate Arab art.

Arab Resource & Organizing Center (AROC Action)
AROC Action envisions powerful and liberated Arab communities living with freedom and self-determination from the Bay Area to their homelands. They are abolitionists, feminists, and internationalists who believe that the liberation of SWANA (South West Asian and North African) people is inextricably tied to the liberation of all oppressed people.

6pm The Shadow Band: Tarik "Excentrik" Kazaleh, Naima Shalhoub, Chris Trinidad and Aaron Kierbel
Poetry: Lubna Morrar
Percussion: Faisal Zedan
Dance Workshop: dabke dance lesson
Poster Artwork: Rawan Anani
Producer: Sara Powell

8.30pm till late Ricky Aguilar in the house May 9
05/06/2025

8.30pm till late Ricky Aguilar in the house May 9

DJ KWAW
05/01/2025

DJ KWAW

Wednesday April 30th. Hiv Fund Raiser at Baobab. Dine with a purpose and 25% of your meal will support HIV prevention   ...
04/29/2025

Wednesday April 30th. Hiv Fund Raiser at Baobab. Dine with a purpose and 25% of your meal will support HIV prevention

Bachata in The Mission.May 2nd
04/24/2025

Bachata in The Mission.May 2nd

Address

2243 Mission Street
San Francisco, CA
94110

Opening Hours

Thursday 5:30pm - 12am
Friday 5:30pm - 2am
Saturday 5:30pm - 2am
Sunday 5:30pm - 10pm

Website

https://www.eventbrite.com/o/bissap-baobab-64763260483

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Bissap Baobab Story

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.