Buena Vista Cafe

Buena Vista Cafe

Bar, American Restaurant, and Breakfast Spot$$$$
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Buena Vista Cafe
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    Ranked #1 for Irish coffee in San Francisco
  • Stars
    The experts at Eater and SFGate recommend this place
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    Terry Y.
    "Must try Irish Coffee (best I've ever had) and SF sour dough."(287 Tips)
    Vanessa S.
    "The original Irish coffee, delicious!"(7 Tips)
    Werner S.
    "Crab Benedict is awesome as well as the BV."(9 Tips)
    VickyisaStar L.
    "famous Irish whiskey"(5 Tips)
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  • Mike H.
    Mike HarringtonMay 21, 2012
    2nd best Irish coffee behind Fidlers green.
  • Rachel N.
    Rachel NislickSeptember 13, 2010
    Great eggs w fresh spinach. Excellent coffee.
  • Davy A.
    Davy AshleydaleAugust 10, 2013
    I won't tall about the Irish coffees. But you know...
  • sohail
    sohailJanuary 27, 2010
    It's pricey at 6.50 a pint, but they also have the best Guinness in town!!
  • Danny O.heart icon on user image
    Danny O'NeilApril 22, 2016
    Irish coffee
  • Cathy N.
    Cathy NavarroMarch 6, 2011
    5 is the limit , but you will want more!
  • Bill F.
    Bill FranzDecember 30, 2009
    Order an Irish Coffee & then swirl your glass to thouroughly mix in the whipped cream goodness.
  • Michael A.heart icon on user image
    Michael AldereteDecember 30, 2017
    Irish coffee. Why else are you here?
  • Christopher M.heart icon on user image
    Christopher MatthewsMay 12, 2012
    Get your Irish Coffee from Larry!
  • Scott D.heart icon on user image
    Scott DavisOctober 12, 2014
    Irish coffee!!!!
  • serdar s.heart icon on user image
    serdar sozenogluMay 30, 2015
    irish coffee
  • Fehime G.heart icon on user image
    Fehime GaranDecember 8, 2014
    Baily's irish coffee
  • Terry K.
    Terry KnightOctober 12, 2014
    Irish coffee
  • michella n.
    michella nsyncAugust 24, 2012
    Fresh whip cream with baileys
  • Hessam M.
    Hessam MohajeriDecember 30, 2010
    Make sure you order the Irish coffee. It is the b
  • Kim
    KimJanuary 6, 2013
    Great way to spend Sunday
  • L L.
    L LacmanMarch 24, 2012
    Best Irish coffee ever!
  • Cynthia L.
    Cynthia LoosleyMarch 21, 2010
    You haven't had a real Irish coffee until you have one at Buena Vista
  • Natalie M.heart icon on user image
    Natalie MJune 1, 2015
    Their breakfast food (weekends only) is very very good. Start your day with a San Franciscan omelette and an original Irish coffee!
  • Chris
    ChrisMarch 6, 2013
    Bread pudding withcwhiskycsauxe!
  • Vik L.
    Vik LakhwaraFebruary 21, 2014
    Irish coffee.
  • Shelly C.
    Shelly Crouse-MonarezAugust 30, 2013
    Watermelon salad!
  • SUSAN W.
    SUSAN WEEDOctober 17, 2011
    Whooeee. They offer Irish Coffee TO GO !
  • amy r.
    amy readOctober 2, 2011
    Loved the Irish coffee.
  • James B.
    James BenantiMarch 20, 2011
    Best Eggs Benedict in town!
  • Edgardoheart icon on user image
    EdgardoAugust 10, 2014
    Iris coffee
  • Tara S.
    Tara SaltzSeptember 25, 2011
    There are secret tables in the back
  • Lori K.heart icon on user image
    Lori KoberMay 20, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Always crowded... But worth it
  • Alisa
    AlisaJune 19, 2010
    Ask for Marty. Order the Naughty Irishman. Yum!
  • B
    BDecember 20, 2013
    Irish Coffee
  • Lee G.
    Lee GreenApril 10, 2012
    Breakfast is pretty good !
  • Dylan M.
    Dylan McDonaldFebruary 1, 2013
    Irish Coffee is good, the food ... not so much.
  • Jenelle
    JenelleJune 13, 2010
    Order a Gaylic if you want the irish coffee light on the alcohol
  • Noah M.heart icon on user image
    Noah MichaelFebruary 24, 2013
    Irish Coffee.... Enough said
  • Mike F.
    Mike FabbriNovember 9, 2012
    Irish coffees, done.
  • Patrick E.
    Patrick E.November 9, 2011
    Irish Coffee is great!
  • Josh B.
    Josh BuseyDecember 5, 2011
    Best. Irish. Coffee. Ever!
  • Abbey K.
    Abbey KeckMay 10, 2012
    Baileys Irish coffee!
  • Rob G.
    Rob GanjonJuly 16, 2014
    Don't order an old fashioned... They don't do them right here.
  • Tim G.
    Tim GrimesMay 27, 2012
    Irish Coffee. Nuff said.
  • Shelby L.
    Shelby LangOctober 14, 2012
    Irish coffee or bust
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    ibisJune 29, 2012
    Irish Coffee FTW
  • Jason C.
    Jason CastellaniNovember 10, 2011
    World famous whiskey coffee.
  • Kirstin H.
    Kirstin HillDecember 24, 2011
    Best Irish coffee!
  • Carolina M.
    Carolina MadridMay 31, 2011
    Talk about a super yummy Irish coffee! Read more
  • Dionne K.
    Dionne KilohApril 11, 2012
    Its all good here
  • Michael T.
    Michael T.February 3, 2011
    Love the Irish coffee here
  • Marcus M.
    Marcus MarquezFebruary 21, 2010
    They go through on average 1,000 irish coffees in one day! Try one!
  • Hillary H.
    Hillary HendersonJune 6, 2010
    The grilled sour dough is awesome!!!
  • Raul K.
    Raul KeallyNovember 25, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    Irish Coffee and the dungeness crab omelet
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Buena Vista Cafe
2765 Hyde St (at Beach)
San Francisco, CA 94109
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World Famous Irish Coffee
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Closed until 8:00 AM (Show more)
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    • 9:00 AM–2:00 AM
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    • 8:00 AM–2:00 AM
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(415) 474-5044
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