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 Italian songs, ballads, or even opera. The cafe accepts cash only. See the website for history, brewing tips, race team info, recording studio details, locations throughout the Bay Area, and much more.
Website: caffetrieste.com
Phone: (415) 392-6739
Cross Streets: Between Grant Ave and Columbus Ave/Kenneth Rexroth Pl
Open now
- Thu 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
601 Vallejo St San Francisco, CA 94133 ·2344.23 mi
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Amenities
- Accessible
- Wifi
Reviews
yelpAI (Grok + Claude) sent me here for a cappuccino before a show at Bimbo's 365. Yelp had me expecting grumpy staff--turns out they were lovely. Coffee was good, tiramisu was giant (next time),...
MoreAs I was passing through North Beach with a walking group, one member recommended we stop at Caffe Trieste for an espresso. It was just before 11 AM - perfect timing for a cappuccino. The cafe...
MoreThis is one of the best experiences I have had drinking an espresso. For better context, Caffee Trieste is the oldest espresso bar in California and one of the oldest in all of North...
MoreThe coffee is great at Caffe Trieste. They roast their own beans in-house. Not a lot of coffee shops can say that. Back in the 90's, I used to work down the alley and the owner would park at our...
Moreit was ok. I had a latte and it was fine. Nothing too much beyond that. I mean, nice people, and cool little place. We took the coffee to go and that's that.
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