Caffe Trieste

This 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 more

Francis Ford Coppola wrote The Godfather in this very shop, hopped up on the same heady brew as the Beats past. It's certainly an argument for the creative mojo engendered by Trieste espresso . Read more

The 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 more

I 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

Like 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.

Best 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

Solid, 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 .

Good coffee , good people, good atmosphere. Good place to become a regular at. They also serve Golden Boy Pizza here which is delicious.

Best cortado ever! Cosy and lovely place. ♥️

Definitely one of the old coffee houses in SF. Good quality of Espresso .

It 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

Great coffee , unique old authentic atmosphere, skip the cakes

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 .

Great service, excellent espresso . Cash only .

A must go in SF. Cash only with ATM on spot.

Legit classical cappuccino

Enjoy the local buzz and history in this corner cafe .

Great coffee , Mr. Coppola wrote The Godfather in this place, come to visit and see why!

Beautifully smooth espresso and freshly squeezed OJ . Great atmosphere and good place to people watch !

Africano - espresso with steam milk and a cookie off the counter ... Relaxing and fun way to tourist watch

Try africano - they make it really good

A wonderful piece of SF. An absolut must in this city .

A classic SF cafe - the perfect spot to catch up with an old friend over espresso .

Strong coffee without thr acidic taste.. try the iced espresso . Very good !

Great coffee . Italian style. Worth to step by.

If you are really sleepy, get the four-shot espresso called "espresso grande"

Prompt service and good coffee - remember, it's cash only !

Cafe mocha bianca is very delicious. You should try it .

Coffee is super strong and not for the faint hearted, but it has a very tourist-y crowd.

A neighborhood institution. Where the OGs come to gather.

Try white mocha , it's sweet and tasty <3

wow nice wall full of pictures list like I have at home

Everything is good. The iced mocha is especially good.

obsolete and soon to be obsolete technology kiosk

Fantastic cappuccino in the heart of North Beach .

Lovely Americano while chilling in the sunshine with all the hippies around!

Open since 1956, Allen Ginsberg made this his home away from home.

My favorite home town spot. I always come in here in the mornings when I'm back home and order an Africano.

Coffee is excellent, pastries were equally so

Wonderful old neighborhood coffeehouse , beat hangout.

Transport yourself back in time.

Founded in 1956, this was the Beats’ home away from home.

The best place in the city for people watching .

Overrated. 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.

Another 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.

Best latte I have had in North Beach .

Go for a raspberry ring. You won't be disappointed.

Old school and interesting - get an espresso and bring a good book .