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Cavalli Cafe

Cavalli Cafe

Coffee Shop, Café, and Italian Restaurant$$$$
North Beach, San Francisco
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    Has a stamp of approval from SF Weekly and 7x7 Magazine
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    sparklemotion
    "Excellent cappuccino and the BEST cannoli I've ever had."(20 Tips)
    Dominic D.
    "... eggs with marinara. Santo, the owner, is friendly and hospitable and..."(3 Tips)
    7x7 Magazine
    "Best Dishes Under $10: Tiramisu."(6 Tips)
    James B.
    "Try the Tiramisu and the pannacotta."(2 Tips)
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  • Nicole S.heart icon on user image
    Nicole SmithMarch 23, 2016
    HOLY CRAP! Never eaten a better sandwich in my life! Got tuna w/avacado + mozarella (no capers/onion) Everything is fresh and delicious! Worth the hr flight just to get their sandwich and canoli!
  • 7x7 Magazine
    7x7 MagazineOctober 22, 2012
    Best Dishes Under $10: Tiramisu. Arguably the best in San Francisco, is light as air and the perfect balance of sweetness and espresso. More: http://bit.ly/TbwLaH
    Upvoted Sep 29
  • H H.heart icon on user image
    H HAugust 28, 2014
    Hidden gem! I've been transported back to Roma—Tops my list for best breakfast panini in SF. (Got the eggs, tomatoes, onions panini with avocado.)
  • Louisa P.heart icon on user image
    Louisa PickeringNovember 2, 2019
    Been here 10+ times
    Newly remodeled! Get a coffee and head upstairs to the seats by the window to people watch. Great for a first date!
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    Louisa PickeringNovember 2, 2019
    Been here 10+ times
    Get a coffee and head upstairs to the seats by the window to people watch. They always have a soccer game on too!
  • Louisa P.heart icon on user image
    Louisa PickeringNovember 2, 2019
    Been here 10+ times
    Get a coffee and head upstairs to the seats by the window to people watch. They always have a soccer game on too!
  • Louisa P.heart icon on user image
    Louisa PickeringNovember 2, 2019
    Been here 10+ times
    Get a coffee and head upstairs to people watch. They always have a soccer game on too!
  • Valerio S.heart icon on user image
    Valerio SoldaniAugust 17, 2014
    Try panna cotta and cannoli. It seems to be back on Italy. Nice spot and gourmand choice in SF
  • Donato Salvatore P.
    Donato Salvatore PiazzaJuly 22, 2010
    Been here 25+ times
    This is a great place to feel welcomed. Good real Italian Food, Desserts and Beverages. Comfortable Cafe with Free WiFi for customers. Located in North Beach's - Little Italy, San Francisco.
  • Dan D.
    Dan DiiulioDecember 20, 2013
    Best cannoli in North Beach. Made fresh and served with chocolate chips and a little bit of candied orange peel.
  • Niki C.
    Niki CastelloApril 23, 2014
    Check out the macchiatone, their version of the gibraltar/cortado, and their house-made Sicilian cannoli.
  • Dominic D.
    Dominic Del BeneOctober 17, 2010
    Any breakfast dish with the eggs is great. And try the eggs with marinara. Santo, the owner, is friendly and hospitable and the wi-fi is free and fast.
  • Lorna D.
    Lorna DietzFebruary 27, 2010
    Looking for an intimate cafe in the crossroads of North Beach & Chinatown with WIFI, Italian books, & great food? Find Santo & tell him that Jacquie Ricci's friend from Chicagoland sent you his way. Read more
  • Joseph B.heart icon on user image
    Joseph BleckmanMay 21, 2017
    Great old style latte and cannoli. Nice Italian owner.
  • Toland H.heart icon on user image
    Toland HonMarch 13, 2016
    The cannolis were made fresh and the tira misu was really good.
  • Cassie P.
    Cassie PJuly 17, 2013
    He fills the cannoli right when you order it! Tip: call ahead of time to pick up your cannoli though
  • Keane L.
    Keane LiApril 20, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Get the Caffè Freddo on a hot day. It's cold espresso with a layer of cream. Don't stir it!
  • Jonas
    JonasApril 9, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Their tiramisu is better than the ones you get in the restaurants.
  • Enrique S.heart icon on user image
    Enrique SanchezMay 15, 2013
    The coffee here is perfect, don't put sugar on it and take a sip before you will love it.
  • Jonas
    JonasApril 9, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Best cannoli in the city! Guaranteed!
  • Tony S.
    Tony SFOctober 1, 2013
    Spacious artful modern spartan cafe. The workers are one young itlaian immigrant male and a middle aged filipino lady. Tiramisu is not too sweet, nothing wrong with it, very basic and standard.
  • Max C.
    Max CiociolaJuly 30, 2015
    Best espresso in town. And im italian. Lol
  • Matias V.
    Matias ValenzuelaJanuary 25, 2012
    Awesone pannacotta, I wish I could take their coffee back home, but my barista skills would just murder it.
  • Oleg Z.heart icon on user image
    Oleg ZhogloDecember 17, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    Incredible cannoli
  • Jesus D.
    Jesus DominguezAugust 24, 2013
    there's an electric outlet behind the entrance door ;) ideal for charging your phone
  • sparklemotion
    sparklemotionApril 16, 2012
    Excellent cappuccino and the BEST cannoli I've ever had. Amazing!!
  • David B.heart icon on user image
    David BiondoNovember 16, 2014
    The Cannoli is amazing.
  • Solarioheart icon on user image
    SolarioJanuary 17, 2015
    Been here 50+ times
    Rich, strong Danesi espresso served here.
  • Patricia L.heart icon on user image
    Patricia LeeJanuary 27, 2019
    Yummy fluffy tiramisu.
  • Courtney R.
    Courtney RobertsonJanuary 1, 2013
    Best cannoli I've ever had. Hands down.
  • Tina
    TinaMarch 3, 2012
    Sit upstairs next to the window for good people watching.
  • Farnaz
    FarnazOctober 27, 2012
    Get the cannoli! You won't be sorry
  • James B.
    James BaoJuly 3, 2011
    Try the Tiramisu and the pannacotta. Homemade and delicious.
  • Nat F.heart icon on user image
    Nat FriedmanJune 25, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    The best motherfucking tiramisu in North America.
  • Jessica M.heart icon on user image
    Jessica MonackMarch 8, 2014
    Seriously the best cannoli
  • SF Weekly
    SF WeeklyFebruary 12, 2011
    SF Weekly's Best of Winner 2010 - Editorial Pick - BEST ITALIAN BREAKFAST
  • Leonardo Tiberius ⛵
    Leonardo Tiberius ⛵September 17, 2020
    Leave the gun. Take the Cannoli.
  • Sebastian G.heart icon on user image
    Sebastian GonzalezApril 26, 2016
    Been here 10+ times
    Wifi: ASINELLO/tiramisu1
  • Toland H.heart icon on user image
    Toland HonFebruary 28, 2016
    Closes at 6pm. Closed on Sunday.
  • Michelle T.heart icon on user image
    Michelle Toich AndersonOctober 15, 2011
    The panna cotta is to die for.
  • Jim R.
    Jim RaySeptember 21, 2022
    Serviceable cannoli but everything about this place is too much. Too bright too loud too many TVs.
  • Valentina C.
    Valentina CMay 17, 2011
    Been here 25+ times
    Santo will fix you un bel cafe before you head to work. :)
  • Andy S.heart icon on user image
    Andy SpencerSeptember 13, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Great espresso, NO COMPUTERS! Read more
  • Keane N.
    Keane NgJuly 16, 2011
    Try the chocolate mousse!
  • Pinku Neko
    Pinku NekoOctober 2, 2011
    Try the Home Made Canolli's
  • Vahag D.
    Vahag DudukgianJuly 1, 2012
    Best. Cannoli. Ever.
  • Ryan S.
    Ryan ScottMay 15, 2011
    Excellent vanilla latte!
  • Artemy U.
    Artemy UstimenkoMay 23, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    The wifi password is: elpochogol
  • Emery
    EmeryJanuary 8, 2012
    Amazing cannoli!!!
  • Irik
    IrikFebruary 11, 2012
    Only coffee drinks and desserts here.
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