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Buena Vista Cafe

Bar, American Restaurant, and Breakfast Spot$$$$

San Francisco

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Buena Vista Cafe

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Ranked #5 for eggs benedict in San Francisco
Has a stamp of approval from SFGate and Eater
"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)

392 Tips and reviews

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Kristen CNovember 27, 2014
Been here 10+ times
A hidden brunch secret. Also my favorite "tourist" spot in SF.
Cathy SchwandtDecember 29, 2014
Everything here is the best. Must try Ramos Fizz!
Mark BauerMarch 23, 2015
Great Irish coffee and always crowded on the weekends.
John B.January 6, 2013
The Irish coffee is as good as they say. Try one.. or three.
Geraldine RendónNovember 5, 2015
Benedict eggs with a Mimosa and of course the Irish coffee is delicious, the flavor is so complex and layered
Mike Ottavi-BrannonFebruary 3, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Best Irish coffees in the Bay. That one bartender with the comb over is the best
Michael G.August 2, 2019
Irish coffees here are damn good
Alyssa WFebruary 2, 2016
I don't care how touristy it is - the Irish coffee is worth it.
awfySeptember 29, 2015
Got my bike stolen from right outside the cafe's window and they didn't help me get the CCTV footage at all.
Austin DixonMay 25, 2013
Great food. Sat next to two well traveled interesting couples.
Philippe VolkaertsAugust 18, 2014
Best Irish coffee west of Dublin
Ron LewisJuly 11, 2019
Fantastic Irish Coffee!
Liz CrokinNovember 5, 2011
Just 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!
Antti KoskenroutaAugust 30, 2011
The bartender has the making of an Irish coffee down to a science. The drink is really good, too!
ChrisOctober 3, 2014
Country Eggs Benedict & the Irish Coffee
Bryan SchubertMarch 29, 2015
There's usually free tables in the back room.
Travel Alla Rici 🤌March 4, 2016
Must try the Irish coffee. The first one in America
L LAugust 31, 2013
When you get your bill, move to the bar to figure it all out so you open up the chairs for other people.
VickyisaStar LAUMay 31, 2011
A must try with the Crab Benedict with Chiron Sauce and of course the famous Irish whiskey
Jim CannonMarch 24, 2013
One of the must stops on the travel bucket list - have to have the original Irish Coffee
Jess LMarch 13, 2016
Watching the bartenders make 20 Irish coffees at a time is a sight worth seeing.
Sean WilkinsJanuary 23, 2013
My dad always start an SF trip with a trolley ride to the Buena Vista for a proper Irish Coffee.
NanaNovember 8, 2015
Always a favorite! Them nutty Irishmen on a cold SF day😍
Ivan BalukovOctober 4, 2023
Very friendly, kind atmosphere and tasty food.
Natalie GuerraFebruary 10, 2016
I came here strictly for the Irish coffee and was not disappointed.
Cee CeeMay 15, 2011
Irish coffees! It's always packed in here, but if you're nice you just may share a table w/ fellow patrons :)
Italo ItaloMay 4, 2013
Ok ppk the Irish coffee better be delish or else!!!!!!!!!!! ;-) here it comes wait for it! Mmmmmmmmmmmmmm
Jimmy JamesNovember 16, 2012
Sit at the right end of the bar where they are pouring the Irish coffees.
H HSeptember 4, 2014
Order the Irish coffee & the potato skins👌
kathleen gilbrideJuly 17, 2015
Definitely get the Irish coffee!!
TV Food MapsAugust 26, 2014
Check out Buena Vista as seen on Best Thing I Ever Ate , Drinking Made Easy Read more
Sam BlankenshipJuly 14, 2012
The Buena Vista will serve 1800-2000 Irish Coffees each day. That's a lot of Irish Whiskey!
Max MiaDecember 27, 2015
Crab omelette. Irish coffee. Don't miss out.
Kareem ZarwiOctober 6, 2014
Been here 5+ times
You come for one thing and one thing only...magic tricks.
Ramnik SinghDecember 7, 2014
Amazing Irish coffee and ambience of an old skool cafe
Joe HallDecember 4, 2016
Good Irish coffee and lively atmosphere.
Jamie MillsApril 6, 2014
Love the view. Easy to get to via the SF trams
hal tagueApril 2, 2012
Love this place. A must visit if you are local or a vistor.
Nick ContiOctober 4, 2014
Irish coffee. Have at least two!!
Rachael GreenMay 14, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Go for the sourdough toast instead of the regular. Worth it.
MeganMarch 2, 2014
Irish coffee and crab cake Benedict are both amazing!
Bryan SchubertJanuary 27, 2014
Of course u have to get the Irish coffees
ImeldaApril 5, 2013
Been here 5+ times
To people with non-American accents - the 15% tip that some of the waitresses write on your receipt is NOT mandatory. If they do that, scrub it out and leave them nothing out of principle!
KatieAugust 21, 2012
Irish coffee and crab cakes were perfect to fight the chill as the fog rolled in.
Sergey SMay 7, 2019
Perfect irish coffee
Phil CapobiancoMay 9, 2021
Irish coffee, hot or iced, will definitely perk you up!
Anne-Kathrin SchulteJune 20, 2013
Their breakfast menu is amazing.Try their Irish Coffee!
Natalia LemeSeptember 7, 2015
Get a Irish Coffee!! The best One!
Kellie LynnAugust 15, 2019
Love all the different varieties of Italian coffees!!!💯♥️💖
MikeFinSFDecember 16, 2014
Surprisingly good food. And, you know, awesome Irish Coffee

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