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Caffe Trieste

4.5

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The Giotta family opened this charming cafe in the 1950s, making it the first espresso bar on the West Coast. Now, it is a North Beach staple with its polished wood surfaces and celebrity-photograph-lined walls. You'll get the feeling that if Chris Isaac, Bill Cosby and Tony Bennett are loyal customers, you should be too. Along with excellent coffee and homemade cuisine, enjoy the live music; several family members and a boatload of regulars are professional singers. On Saturdays, your coffee comes accompanied by traditional... read more

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601 Vallejo St, San Francisco, CA, 94133, United States

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WeekdayScheduleStatus
Mon9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Tue9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Wed9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Thu9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Fri9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
SatClosed
SunClosed
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Richard Balison 
recommend  Recommended
5 years ago

I have been going there since 1966 

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Virginia Anne Bailey Webster 
recommend  Recommended
6 years ago

the Foos is Incredible ♡♡♡ 

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Judy Doss 
recommend  Recommended
6 years ago

My favorite place to be when I visit San Francisco 

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Mike Rubino 
6 years ago

My Favorite coffee in San Fransisco!!! oh yeah pastries and pizza focaccia awesome!!! 

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Christopher Coppola 
6 years ago

My home away from home. My uncle wrote some of The Godfather there back in the day. 

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Peter Todaro 
7 years ago
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Robert Rupp 
7 years ago
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Adrienne Lee Erickson Giotta 
7 years ago

The Caffe Trieste has been a part of my life for the last 40+ years and I have had the pleasure to meet many interesting people through this North Beach Caffe. I hope this Caffe Trieste landmark, the first coffee house on the west coast, will continue serving espresso and cappuccino to its unique customers. It is Ida’s and Gianna’s dream to continue the tradition in Papa Giovanni and Gianfranco’s memory. 

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Enrico Michelotto 
7 years ago

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How is Caffe Trieste rated?

Caffe Trieste has a 4.5 star rating with 1,803 reviews. 

When is Caffe Trieste open?

Caffe Trieste is closed now. It will open on Monday at 9:00 a.m. 

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