Buena Vista Cafe
Bar, American Restaurant, and Breakfast Spot$$$$
San Francisco
The experts at Eater and SFGate recommend this place
"Must try Irish Coffee (best I've ever had) and SF sour dough."(287 Tips)
"The original Irish coffee, delicious!"(7 Tips)
"Crab Benedict is awesome as well as the BV."(9 Tips)
"famous Irish whiskey"(5 Tips)
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Liz 🦎September 9, 2015The Irish coffees really are good. A great way to take a break after Pier 39 and Fisherman's wharf.
Brooke BonwellAugust 11, 2017Really cool atmosphere. Busy all the time! The best Irish coffee drinks!
🌎🌏See The World Girl 🌎🌍December 7, 2021Best Irish Coffees. It’s entertaining to watch as they make them in an assembly line.
Amanda HaasAugust 18, 2014The "original" Irish Coffee, the best! Their crab cakes are also quite good. Great views!
Amy MarquezJuly 10, 2013Excellent breakfast. The Crab Cakes Benedict is fantastic. Chiron sauce is modified Bernaise with tomato paste.
Randy RosenbergJanuary 18, 2013Don't overlook the sourdough toast which goes with everything. Breakfast portions very generous so don't be out "he-manned" by just 2 eggs.
A hidden brunch secret. Also my favorite "tourist" spot in SF.
Caroline BlackSeptember 28, 2016So much fun to see them make the Irish coffees. Great atmosphere too.
Liz CrokinNovember 5, 2011Just accidentally stumbled upon the Irish bar where one of the best opening movie scenes from one of my favorite all time movies was filmed! Destiny! Anyone know what movie I am referring to?
Don DraperJune 22, 2014Of course this place has the best Irish coffee but get the Nutty Irishman from Nicholas as well.
Brad E.July 27, 2015Great breakfast prices. Watch the bar tender make Irish coffees the entire time!
Francesca RossiDecember 18, 2012The best Irish coffee in town, with an amazing view of the Golden Gate! Give it a try!
Irish Coffee...and I'm sure they have other stuff on the menu besides the Irish Coffee.
Vicki KolovouNovember 24, 2018Waited for a long time to get a place to have breakfast. Ordered the Benedict eggs on crab cake, which arrived slathered in tomato sauce. Too expensive for a mediocre breakfast.
Home of the Irish Coffee! A perfect pick-me-up at any time of day.
Nitin AlaburJune 17, 2016The Irish coffee, the window side table in the room way back. Great food also!
Kaila, the wait staff, was excellent in terms of service, attentiveness, and friendliness.
Neel HajareOctober 12, 2024Don’t wait in line and just go straight to the bar if all you want is an Irish coffee
SalvadorSeptember 7, 2015I always come here to take a break from walking around the city with a couple of Irish Coffees.
You come for one thing and one thing only...magic tricks.
Scott NelsonFebruary 27, 2015Whenever someone tries to tell me about Irish Coffee I will always think BV!
L LAugust 31, 2013When you get your bill, move to the bar to figure it all out so you open up the chairs for other people.
Violet ValeOctober 30, 2013The Irish coffee is of those touristy things that is legit yummy-go! Also: free wifi.
@adaddyblog - MichaelAugust 10, 2011In 1952 the owner challenged international travel writer Stanton Delaplane to help re-create a highly touted "Irish Coffee" served at Shannon Airport in Ireland. The rest is history.- Liz CrokinNovember 5, 2011Just accidentally stumbled upon the Irish bar where one of the best movie opening scenes was filmed. Does anybody know what movie I'm referring to? Destiny!
Elizabeth FigulsSeptember 21, 2012Sit in the back room--it's rarely crowded. Best Irish coffee ever. Goes great with their grilled cheese.
Best Irish coffees in the Bay. That one bartender with the comb over is the best
Gyozo NagyMarch 23, 2016Denver omelet, coffee and the people we were seating together;) Breakfast experience on
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World Famous Irish Coffee
Open until 2:00 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Fri
- 9:00 AM–2:00 AM
- Sat–Sun
- 8:00 AM–2:00 AM
(415) 474-5044
View menu on https://www.thebuenavista.com/home/menu.html
Features
Reservations
No
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express)
Wi-Fi
Yes
Outdoor Seating
No
Food & Drink
Menus
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks
Full Bar, Cocktails
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Natalie M - 5.5
"So fun, love this place. The bartenders are all very nice, Drinks/Beers are good and patrons are for the most part very cool!!"
KK - 6.2
"They serve free appetizers during happy hour (while they last)... shrimp/veggie tempura, chicken teriyaki, mini egg rolls, chips/salsa, veggies & dip!"
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- 8.6
"A very yummy and delicious spot for chocolate in SF.. head to Ghirardellie shop and try their sundaes 👅👅"
Meshari - 8.5
"I love it! Anything with chocolate fudge tastes awesome, worth the calories 😉"
Ece - 8.0
"Filled with tourists. They have large shakes and grilled cheese. Gluten free without the bun on the burger, called protein style. Amazing place!"
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