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Buena Vista Cafe
Bar, American Restaurant, and Breakfast Spot$$$$
San Francisco
This bar is famous for their Irish coffee. It's one of the most popular in the city!
"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)
393 Tips and reviewsFilter:
- Irish coffee
- original irish
- scenic views
- breakfast food
- casual
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Italo ItaloMay 4, 2013Ok ppk the Irish coffee better be delish or else!!!!!!!!!!! ;-) here it comes wait for it! Mmmmmmmmmmmmmm
Best Irish coffees in the Bay. That one bartender with the comb over is the best
Hosam ShawliDecember 9, 2016I came to this place because of their high rating. I was not disappointed because their Benedicts were really good.
Denaya DaileyApril 15, 2012Amazing views and amazing Irish coffee... Aaaaahhhhhh. The perfect place to bring out of towners.
Jess LMarch 13, 2016Watching the bartenders make 20 Irish coffees at a time is a sight worth seeing.
James David EastwoodOctober 1, 2019It's self seating, no food at the bar only tables and counter. Good food and drink!
CandisMay 21, 2013Known for their Irish Coffee.. but it is strong! Crab omelette was extremely tasty!
Jim CannonMarch 24, 2013One of the must stops on the travel bucket list - have to have the original Irish Coffee
CJ HeckFebruary 1, 2012Wonderful little place. You can't just have one of their coffees -- Irish coffee is the best!!
RyanMarch 19, 2012Obviously the Irish Coffee is perfection, Paul is amazing, made the place more personal!
TV Food MapsAugust 26, 2014Check out Buena Vista as seen on Best Thing I Ever Ate , Drinking Made Easy Read more
Sam BlankenshipJuly 14, 2012The Buena Vista will serve 1800-2000 Irish Coffees each day. That's a lot of Irish Whiskey!
John PestkaDecember 7, 2012Hate to be so unoriginal but you go here for the Irish Coffee. Talk to the bartenders about the amount of whiskey they use daily... Unbelievable.
Jake SmithJuly 10, 2012Sit at the bar and watch the coffees being made for a truly unique experience.
Eric WuebbenDecember 12, 2012Have an irish coffee. The food is rich, large portions of fresh crab too.
KatieAugust 21, 2012Irish coffee and crab cakes were perfect to fight the chill as the fog rolled in.
awfySeptember 29, 2015Got my bike stolen from right outside the cafe's window and they didn't help me get the CCTV footage at all.
Susan DarlingMarch 26, 2015Irish coffee! Made with Tullamore dew. Head around the corner and grab some souvenirs
Sean WilkinsJanuary 23, 2013My dad always start an SF trip with a trolley ride to the Buena Vista for a proper Irish Coffee.
Go for the sourdough toast instead of the regular. Worth it.- VickyisaStar LAUMay 31, 2011A must try with the Crab Benedict with Chiron Sauce and of course the famous Irish whiskey
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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
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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