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Buena Vista Cafe

Buena Vista Cafe

Bar, American Restaurant, and Breakfast Spot$$$$
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    Go here. Experience the Irish coffee. It's worth it.
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    James G.
    "Really good burgers - and of course the Irish Coffee is excellent!"(286 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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  • Jose M.heart icon on user image
    Jose MartinezMarch 24, 2016
    best irish coffe in the world!!!!
  • John O.heart icon on user image
    John O'SullivanMarch 4, 2021
    Irish coffee of course
  • John O.heart icon on user image
    John O'SullivanMarch 4, 2021
    Irish Coffee of course
  • Brendan H.heart icon on user image
    Brendan HallOctober 7, 2019
    Irish coffee and environment overlooking the bay.
  • Dasha
    DashaNovember 11, 2012
    Definitely one if the best Irish coffee in the city :)
  • Nick C.heart icon on user image
    Nick ContiOctober 4, 2014
    Irish coffee. Have at least two!!
  • P-Edward L.heart icon on user image
    P-Edward LiebAugust 1, 2015
    Free wifi and nice breakfast in the morning
  • Geraldine R.heart icon on user image
    Geraldine RendónNovember 5, 2015
    Irish coffee, the flavor is so complex and layered : )
  • Binky B.
    Binky BearMay 28, 2013
    Irish coffee is strong... But delicious!
  • Antti K.
    Antti KoskenroutaAugust 30, 2011
    The bartender has the making of an Irish coffee down to a science. The drink is really good, too!
  • Prerna P.heart icon on user image
    Prerna PantMarch 13, 2017
    Best Irish coffee
  • Chefs Feed
    Chefs FeedAugust 22, 2014
    Chef Patrick Kelly eats here on his nights off. He loves the Irish coffee. Read more
  • Imelda
    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!
  • Derek G.
    Derek GurneySeptember 1, 2013
    Looking for quiet? Search out the back room near the Ladies' Room
  • Danny J.heart icon on user image
    Danny JuarezNovember 5, 2016
    Awesome Irish coffee!
  • Cee C.
    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 :)
  • Jimmy J.heart icon on user image
    Jimmy JamesNovember 16, 2012
    Sit at the right end of the bar where they are pouring the Irish coffees.
  • Austin D.
    Austin DixonMay 25, 2013
    Great food. Sat next to two well traveled interesting couples.
  • Krzysztof L.heart icon on user image
    Krzysztof L.October 1, 2017
    excellent breakfasts!!!
  • Vishal V.
    Vishal VbJuly 17, 2014
    Go get Irish coffee here.. Highly recommended..
  • H H.
    H HSeptember 4, 2014
    Order the Irish coffee & the potato skins👌
  • hal t.
    hal tagueApril 2, 2012
    Love this place. A must visit if you are local or a vistor.
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    SamaMarch 23, 2019
    Very crowded place, butcher worth trying.
  • Susan Z.heart icon on user image
    Susan ZochAugust 4, 2018
    We 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.
  • Pei 👻 W.heart icon on user image
    Pei 👻 WenOctober 29, 2015
    Irish coffee was nice for a typical chilly SF night.
  • Ali P.
    Ali PinckneyOctober 19, 2012
    If you come in here and don't order the Irish coffee, you are a dumb idiot. Everyone's doing it!!
  • Anne-Kathrin S.
    Their breakfast menu is amazing.Try their Irish Coffee!
  • Emilio C.
    Emilio COctober 4, 2018
    Get the Irish Coffee here!
  • John B.
    John BaggottJune 11, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Get a Irish coffee from this bar tender and get a close up magic show, tip well my friends
  • SFGate M.
    SFGate ManagerJuly 16, 2012
    Don't miss this bar's iconic cocktail, the Irish coffee.
  • Denisse I.
    Denisse IdeJanuary 19, 2012
    irish coffee! the best, go on a cold day, you´re gonna leave the ´lace warm and happy! ...
  • Nanaheart icon on user image
    NanaNovember 8, 2015
    Always a favorite! Them nutty Irishmen on a cold SF day😍
  • Mike D.
    Mike DemlerNovember 9, 2009
    THe best Irish Coffees (they supposedly invented them), and awesome breakfasts. Great view of the bay and always fun meeting new people.
  • Dana D.
    Dana DeCoreMarch 21, 2012
    Try a Spanish coffee- made with rum instead of whiskey. Delicious!!
  • Richard P.
    Richard PastenesMay 23, 2011
    Awesome place to check out and you must have an Irish coffee! They're the best!
  • Christinaheart icon on user image
    ChristinaAugust 12, 2013
    The Frangelico Nutty Irishman is my favorite.
  • Emily B.
    Emily BOctober 7, 2018
    Been here 10+ times
    The iced Irish coffee will destroy you!
  • Joanna L.heart icon on user image
    Joanna LinAugust 19, 2014
    Irish coffee is so good!
  • Nola I.
    Nola ItAllJune 8, 2011
    Don't like Irish whiskey and coffee? Try a refreshing New Orleans Fizz. The second drink they are known for.
  • Chris
    ChrisMarch 6, 2013
    Please put sugar on the rim and torch it. THAT is real Irish coffee.
  • Rachel
    RachelAugust 9, 2014
    Best Irish coffee I've ever had.
  • William D.heart icon on user image
    William DiazMarch 13, 2015
    You dont come here for anything else except Irish Coffee
  • Patricia L.heart icon on user image
    Patricia LeeMarch 18, 2017
    Irish coffee 👍
  • Paul O.
    Paul O'NeillSeptember 18, 2014
    Irish coffee. Amazing
  • Gonçalo L.heart icon on user image
    Gonçalo LuísOctober 10, 2015
    Amazing space and Irish Coffee.
  • Elyse D.heart icon on user image
    Elyse DeVaultJanuary 19, 2016
    Irish coffee and the crab Benedict!
  • Emily R.heart icon on user image
    Emily RoseSeptember 25, 2016
    Irish coffee delight
  • wheat knee
    wheat kneeSeptember 28, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Ask for a shot of patron with a sangrita back. Sangrita not sangria. Amazing!!
  • Drunken History
    Drunken HistoryAugust 25, 2012
    The Irish Coffee is a must....here is how to make it: http://www.thebuenavista.com/home/irishcoffee.html
  • Cheng Wei L.
    Cheng Wei LeeOctober 8, 2013
    Get the Irish coffee.
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