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Buena Vista Cafe
Bar, American Restaurant, and Breakfast Spot$$$$
San Francisco
Has a stamp of approval from SFGate and Eater
"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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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!
Chefs FeedAugust 22, 2014
Antti KoskenroutaAugust 30, 2011The bartender has the making of an Irish coffee down to a science. The drink is really good, too!
Cee CeeMay 15, 2011Irish coffees! It's always packed in here, but if you're nice you just may share a table w/ fellow patrons :)
Jimmy JamesNovember 16, 2012Sit at the right end of the bar where they are pouring the Irish coffees.
Susan ZochAugust 4, 2018We just had the Irish Coffee and it was the best we tried others because the Buena Vista can get really busy but we liked the smoothness and flavor of the Irish coffee here much more.
Ali PinckneyOctober 19, 2012If you come in here and don't order the Irish coffee, you are a dumb idiot. Everyone's doing it!!
Get a Irish coffee from this bar tender and get a close up magic show, tip well my friends
Denisse IdeJanuary 19, 2012irish coffee! the best, go on a cold day, you´re gonna leave the ´lace warm and happy! ...
Richard PastenesMay 23, 2011Awesome place to check out and you must have an Irish coffee! They're the best!
Mike DemlerNovember 9, 2009THe best Irish Coffees (they supposedly invented them), and awesome breakfasts. Great view of the bay and always fun meeting new people.
Nola ItAllJune 8, 2011Don't like Irish whiskey and coffee? Try a refreshing New Orleans Fizz. The second drink they are known for.
Drunken HistoryAugust 25, 2012The Irish Coffee is a must....here is how to make it: http://www.thebuenavista.com/home/irishcoffee.html
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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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