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Buena Vista Cafe
Bar, American Restaurant, and Breakfast Spot$$$$
San Francisco
The folks at Eater and SFGate like this place. Would you agree?
"Must try Irish Coffee (best I've ever had) and SF sour dough."(286 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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Amy MarquezJuly 10, 2013Excellent breakfast. The Crab Cakes Benedict is fantastic. Chiron sauce is modified Bernaise with tomato paste.
🌎🌏See The World Girl 🌎🌍December 7, 2021Best Irish Coffees. It’s entertaining to watch as they make them in an assembly line.
Nitin AlaburJune 17, 2016The Irish coffee, the window side table in the room way back. Great food also!
Brad E.July 27, 2015Great breakfast prices. Watch the bar tender make Irish coffees the entire time!
Brooke BonwellAugust 11, 2017Really cool atmosphere. Busy all the time! The best Irish coffee drinks!
@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.
Irish Coffee...and I'm sure they have other stuff on the menu besides the Irish Coffee.
Rodger L.November 4, 2018Kaila, the wait staff, was excellent in terms of service, attentiveness, and friendliness.
Elizabeth FigulsSeptember 21, 2012Sit in the back room--it's rarely crowded. Best Irish coffee ever. Goes great with their grilled cheese.
Caroline BlackSeptember 28, 2016So much fun to see them make the Irish coffees. Great atmosphere too.
Francesca RossiDecember 18, 2012The best Irish coffee in town, with an amazing view of the Golden Gate! Give it a try!
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.
Violet ValeOctober 30, 2013The Irish coffee is of those touristy things that is legit yummy-go! Also: free wifi.
Matt CoddingtonMarch 28, 2013have your phone ready in camcorder mode, and catch the bartender creating half a dozen Irish Coffees at the same time! Truly amazing AND delicious!
James David EastwoodOctober 1, 2019It's self seating, no food at the bar only tables and counter. Good food and drink!
Don DraperJune 22, 2014Of course this place has the best Irish coffee but get the Nutty Irishman from Nicholas as well.
Home of the Irish Coffee! A perfect pick-me-up at any time of day.
Gyozo NagyMarch 23, 2016Denver omelet, coffee and the people we were seating together;) Breakfast experience on
James MillerNovember 20, 2014If you don't drink... dont feel left out! Ask for a coke with cream and only you will know!
CJ HeckFebruary 1, 2012Wonderful little place. You can't just have one of their coffees -- Irish coffee is the best!!
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.
Scott NelsonFebruary 27, 2015Whenever someone tries to tell me about Irish Coffee I will always think BV!
SalvadorSeptember 7, 2015I always come here to take a break from walking around the city with a couple of Irish Coffees.
Start your brunch with an Irish coffee and you will never regret it.
Jake SmithJuly 10, 2012Sit at the bar and watch the coffees being made for a truly unique experience.
Denaya DaileyApril 15, 2012Amazing views and amazing Irish coffee... Aaaaahhhhhh. The perfect place to bring out of towners.
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?
Eric WuebbenDecember 12, 2012Have an irish coffee. The food is rich, large portions of fresh crab too.
CandisMay 21, 2013Known for their Irish Coffee.. but it is strong! Crab omelette was extremely tasty!
RyanMarch 19, 2012Obviously the Irish Coffee is perfection, Paul is amazing, made the place more personal!- Hosam ShawliDecember 9, 2016I came to this place because of their high rating. I was not disappointed because their Benedicts were really good.
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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
Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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