Caffe Trieste
What the experts agree on
Since 1956, this iconic North Beach café has perfected the art of espresso and pastries, drawing bohemians and locals with its legendary coffee and all-day bites in a charming red-and-green storefront.
“An espresso pioneer, Trieste has been roasting beans and caffeinating the city since 1956.”
– Travel + Leisure
Gayot "Bohemians, locals and tourists flock here for pastries and espresso." Full review
San Francisco Chronicle "Open from dawn to nearly midnight, Trieste dishes up a steady stream of bites for breakfast, lunch and dinner, as well as pastries and other snacks to accompany an espresso." Full review
Fodor's "The Giotta family celebrates the art of a good espresso as well as a good tune at Caffè Trieste." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "A small, red-and-green painted storefront in North Beach, Caffe Trieste has been a neighborhood gem since it opened in 1956." Full review
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Pair it with a beer or ask for a coffee spiked with Bailey's to re-up your caffeine buzz.
Fodor's "Caffe Trieste gives a glimmer of North Beach soul, along with generous slices of cake and possibly the best cappuccino in town that isn't trying to be part of a hipster latte-art..." Full review
The Infatuation "Caffe Trieste is a San Francisco institution—it’s the first espresso-based coffee shop on the West Coast and has been open since 1956. This place is less your typical coffee shop and more..." Full review
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