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Caffe Trieste
Coffee Shop$$$$
North Beach, San Francisco
- The experts at Eater and 7x7 Magazine recommend this place
- "Beautifully smooth espresso and freshly squeezed OJ."(42 Tips)"Open since 1956, Allen Ginsberg made this his home away from home."(2 Tips)"where Francis Ford Coppola"(2 Tips)"Put a dollar in the jukebox and relax to your favorite oldies."(3 Tips)
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- Time Out San FranciscoDecember 15, 2014This former hangout for Jack Kerouac and Allen Ginsberg is one of the city's original Italian coffeehouses. It still roasts its beans in SF and arguably produces some of the best espresso in town. Read moreUpvoted 2 weeks ago
- AFAR MediaAugust 12, 2014The North Beach location, opened in 1956, is a great place to sit down, enjoy a coffee, & think among the locals, many of whom have been coming to this little institution for decades. Read moreUpvoted Apr 25
- Tony XerriMay 20, 2013I had my first Africano here and was not disappointed. The only thing better than the coffee is the history throughout the entire cafe. Put a dollar in the jukebox and relax to your favorite oldies.
- Cash only, great coffee. There is wifi and you can get power sockets if you look. In the evenings, their wine spritzers are great value for money too
- 7x7 MagazineOctober 22, 2012Best Dishes Under $10: Any espresso drink. Less than $10 buys you a coffee and the priceless experience of immersing yourself in alternative and artistic America. More: http://bit.ly/TbwLaH
- Jeff BedrickMay 19, 2022Like walking into a living archaeological relic. The old regulars own this place but you can drop by for the best espresso or cappuccino in SF.
- Annie MargesonNovember 27, 2018Good coffee, good people, good atmosphere. Good place to become a regular at. They also serve Golden Boy Pizza here which is delicious.
- Jared RousselDecember 16, 2016Solid, but not the best coffee you can get in the neighborhood. It's more about the space & charm to me than the quality. Cash only & pricey.
- Ilker BasaranJanuary 1, 2022Definitely one of the old coffee houses in SF. Good quality of Espresso.
- Ruben Garcia MohedanoOctober 28, 2018It seems it is an establishment in North Beach and a place where Coppola wrote The Godfather. Come for a piece of history and to be transported back in time, coffee is ok but not the best
- This is an old school quincential San Francisco beat generation cafe the coffee is like in Europe smooth easy to drink yummy It is Not About the food
- Cash only. If it’s crowded, get your pastries and coffee for takeaway and people-watch in Washington Square Park.
- Priscilla BulnesFebruary 23, 2016Great coffee, Mr. Coppola wrote The Godfather in this place, come to visit and see why!
- Brenda M.October 18, 2013Beautifully smooth espresso and freshly squeezed OJ. Great atmosphere and good place to people watch!
- DeepaJanuary 5, 2014Africano - espresso with steam milk and a cookie off the counter ... Relaxing and fun way to tourist watch
- Alyssa WAugust 16, 2017A classic SF cafe - the perfect spot to catch up with an old friend over espresso.
- Lefteris AvramidisAugust 24, 2015If you are really sleepy, get the four-shot espresso called "espresso grande"
- Eunice KimJuly 23, 2015Coffee is super strong and not for the faint hearted, but it has a very tourist-y crowd.
- Orsolya LukácsJune 13, 2016Lovely Americano while chilling in the sunshine with all the hippies around!
- Contemporary Jewish MuseumJuly 6, 2013Open since 1956, Allen Ginsberg made this his home away from home.
- Mel DogJanuary 9, 2011My favorite home town spot. I always come in here in the mornings when I'm back home and order an Africano.
- David SchachFebruary 13, 2014Like any hipster coffee shop, with WiFi squatters and pontificating idiots, but an older crowd.
- Bosie MoncrieffMay 1, 2017Overrated. My latte was undrinkable. Burnt. Disgusting. Thew it out. I don't know what's been going on but AVOID. Reveille is much better. Caffe Greco too.
- Michael ChailleMay 31, 2010Another hole in the wall that's still around for a reason. Best coffee since getting here - sorry Char Bucks! Line is long, but moves. You'll be back.
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Contact Caffe Trieste in San Francisco, CA, and delight yourself with the best espresso coffee in the area in our cozy coffee house.
Open until 11:00 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Fri
- 6:30 AM–10:00 PM
- Sat–Sun
- 6:30 AM–11:00 PM
(415) 392-6739
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- 9.3
"My favorite coffee shop in all of SF. Fantastic espresso drinks with super chill vibes."
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- 7.9
"Their cold brew coffee (Joyride on tap) is outstanding and packs a punch. One of the better cold brews in the city (excluding Blue Bottle's NOLA, which is arguably not cold brew). Get it w/ light ice."
Luke Bornheimer
- 8.7
"Really good espresso-based coffee and a super nice ambiance. They also have an espresso truck close by."
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- 9.1
"Excellent bookstore and with a rich Beatnik history. Photos of Kerouac et.al. abound."
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- 8.8
"Very nice view of the whole city - worth the climb! 7/10"
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- 8.7
"We love to sit in the shade here during the day, it's a friendly park, good for groups, families, or just to relax on your own."
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