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Buena Vista Cafe
Bar, American Restaurant, and Breakfast Spot$$$$
San Francisco
The Irish coffee at Buena Vista Cafe is a can't miss
"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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Ask for a shot of patron with a sangrita back. Sangrita not sangria. Amazing!!
Ryan VaughanAugust 19, 2011Irish Coffee...no other reason to go here.good breakfast but the irish coffee is the star.
Bogdan ChernyachukJanuary 17, 2017After you see how this coffee is prepared ... you'll understand that this place is nothing but a tourist attraction. Do not expect it will taste good
makeupbyjanineMay 27, 2011First time? Don't bother looking for a host stand. Its self seating, and most likely you'll sit at a table w people you don't know. Just grab the empty chairs, people expect it.
Blair BroussardJuly 5, 2011Of course you have to get an Irish Coffee and just take in all of the passers by Read more
Great Irish coffee. Agree with everyone else that this is the best.
Excellent for Irish coffees and brunch early in the AM
Ask if Eli F. (the mayor) is there & buy him an Irish coffee
- Frank rolls the Irish coffees out the best, he's the champ!
Tim BryanJanuary 23, 2010Go here for the BEST Irish Coffee! Seriously - no comparison. Great cable car ride area if you're a tourist...
Ana Luisa AldanaMay 12, 2010It's borders on tourist trap, but there is a reason why you take your out of town guests to this place. Hint/Tip - you can only have the Irish Coffees (you can't have just one!) at the bar!! Read more
E MixonJanuary 5, 2011Larry makes magic... and more than simply his mixology. ask for a show of skill
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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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