Great local spot in North Beach. The interior is spacious with plenty of seating, plus a covered outdoor area. The staff are incredibly friendly and full of energy, which adds to the welcoming vibe. And the pastries are some of the best around my cappuccino was excellent too. read more

Located in Little Italy, this certainly has a lot of patrons. We visited New Year's Evel The only thing you need to know is that CASH is the only acceptable form of payment. I guess Caffe Greco is trying to save on the credit card service fee so cash only accepted. We needed a little pick me up in preparation. For NYE so we ordered the Illy Cappuccino & shared this large cup. The froth & richness was perfect. We didn't get any dessert bc of the not so great reviews, it this certainly didn't stop patrons from ordering their tiramisu. read more

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The vibe, the coffee, the gelato, and the pastries! So so good. The staff are friendly and fast! Moving the line and making the best coffees. I had the caffe africato. It was so yummy and perfect after our lunch. If you go to North Beach this is a must stop location for a delicious coffee and some Pastry. read more

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My first time back in a while, and it was a really nice visit. Prices were in line again with other cafes, the espresso was on point, and the service was super friendly. Glad to put Caffè Greco back on my coffee map! read more

Such a cozy vibe here. Perfect place to people watch and just enjoy a cup of coffee or slice of tiramisu. You order first at the counter. And if it's long, don't worry it goes by fast. Then you find yourself a seat and enjoy. Lots of people just reading a book or doing a crossword puzzle. I can't wait to come back and try more desserts. They are so adorable too like $7 a slice. read more

Caffe Greco - Tiramisu - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

I've been coming to Caffe Greco for over thirty years. Best lattes and cappuccinos in the Bay and wonderful panini sandwiches and salads. Just a skip away from historic City Lights and Vesuvius Bar. Home to North Beach poets, writers, intellectuals and locals including the late poet laureate Jack Hirschman and legendary Lawrence Ferlinghetti who were known to hold court here on occasion. The owners and staff including William, Guillermo, Eric, Antonio, Benito and Carlitos make you feel like a VIP. Spirit muses always inspire my writing here and it's Greco is one of my favourite spots to read. Don't be surprised if you see Greco in my next novel! xoxox Dr. Pepper. read more

Caffe Greco - Caffe Greco Salad and Large Capuccino by M. Pepper - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

Avoid this place and support other cafés in North Beach. 8 dollar gelato was served melted. The staff handed us multiple cups that instantly dripped everywhere with no tray to take to table or napkins. Staff were argumentative and rolled-eyes when we asked about gelato already being melted upon service. Overpriced, bad service, and terrible quality. Café is cute, but there's WAY better places in the area with friendlier staff, better quality desserts, and cheaper prices read more

Horrible service, overcharged us, gave gelato to us dripping all over counter and glasses, were very rude when corrected about charge. Incredibly expensive for what it is and still terrible service. read more

This is a great coffee shop for coffee, juice, Italian sodas and various assorted pastries. Lots of seating is available in the main part of the cafe as well as a secondary room, plus outdoors at all the little tables in front. Prices are great, service can be a bit slow because of really long lines that happen occasionally, but it's worth it for the snacks and drinks. Take some time out of your busy day in North Beach and relax with a tasty beverage before setting off again! read more

Cash-only cafe that is open late at night. Perfect dessert spot after dinner in North Beach (Little Italy). Tiramisu was moist and light - not too sweet! read more

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I have never tasted a more delicious cheesecake and it's my favorite dessert of all time. All of the staff are extremely kind and accommodating, the atmosphere is so warm and cozy and most importantly, their espresso is absolutely delicious and smooth. I personally had a caffe latte and it was creamy without being overpoweringly so. Highlyyyy recommend!! read more

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love the desserts here, we got the chocolate mousse and its 10/10, the service is great too, the people are super kind! and the ambience is super chill, lots of ppl working read more

Caffe Greco - grande cappucino + chocolate mousse - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

CASH ONLY. Open late (until 11pm-12am) for any of your late night coffee or Italian dessert cravings! PLEASE order the pistachio ricotta cheesecake. It is absolutely delicious. This does not taste like an American cheesecake so it does not have a cream cheese flavor if that's what you're looking for. It's essentially pistachio cream layered with another plain cream, almost whipped cream. It's so delicious, not too rich, and the pistachio flavor is pronounced and is balanced perfectly with the fluffy plain cream texture. SO GOOD. We also ordered the tiramisu, and I was not impressed. It was TOO moist, and had little to no flavor. The cream was fluffy and the texture of the cake was good but the flavor was not there whatsoever. Will be returning to try their other delicious cakes! The vibes here late at night are nice too, everyone's just enjoying their desserts and making small talk. read more

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Stopped by here because the setting reminded me of my time in Europe! My friends and I grabbed a late-night tiramisu, cannoli, and stracciatella. My friends and I thought the tiramisu and cannoli were fine... I at least got lucky with me gelato and thought it was good! The service was also splendid - they were very friendly. The setting as I mentioned is just as if you were in Paris! read more

3.5/5 Note: CASH ONLY! TOURIST TRAP? I think yes. Came super late at night on a Thursday right before closing (they have different hours than what is listed on Yelp.) I came solely for the tiramisu but they didn't have it. So instead I got a slice of the Sacrapantina cake and the Brasiliana. The Sacrapantina cake could have been a pass for me. It was drier than I thought it would be. The Brasiliana was a little more moist but nothing that blew me out the waters. Sad because I really wanted to come back and try their tiramisu but it just didn't scratch my Italian cake itch. read more

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Very disappointed. I ordered a "caprese" salad, and was presented thin, flavorless tomatoes swimming in overly acidic ( similarly flavorless ) balsamic vinegar, cheap (flavorless ) olive oil, pickled red peppers, thin + oddly chopped fresh mozzarella. Most offensively, they had put capers all over it...... instead of fresh basil. where is the fresh basil?!??? This is not Caprese salad . Caprese salad is supposed to be fresh ! My madre taught me better than this , but the owners' did not apparently. I finished the "salad" out of respect, but wouldn't order it again . The panini was alright, but tomatoes also lacked flavor. The salad that came with the panini was also disappointing....... just wet leaves, no cucumbers, carrots..... nothing else. At least the dressing was good. I made the mistake of ordering the sacrapantina as well........ the chocolate icing was too thick , cake was way too sweet. Also did not have much flavor, again. It was moist, though. The ambience inside is wonderful . Reminds me of places in NB during the 60's, and in NYC. Absolutely wonderful interior. The only reason I'm rating it 2 stars instead of 1 is because I like that it's open late that's important, and the ambiance is good . Hope it returns to the Greco I used to know. Stefano read more

Caffe Greco - Caprese salad - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

Came in here on my birthday at about noon this sunday with friends, I was told my drink (the chai latte) would be $18.50 and the server rudely pointed at a cash only sign that had been pointed away from customers. My friend went to order a normal latte, she was told it would be $16. We left immediately. I do not know if they thought we were tourists but it was terrible customer service. The man who we interacted with on staff was incredibly condescending. read more

Super cute café with very friendly staff. I stopped by for a little pick me up and I was quickly greeted by the friendly baristas. We ordered a Strawberry Italian Soda and one Macchiato Espresso. Both drinks were made quickly and we sat down at the much quieter room. The Italian soda was really good and my espresso was strongggggg and it definitely did its job. read more

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Cash only. I love this spot, it's a perfect place for dates me and my partner enjoy it. Like us Latinos, Italians also drink coffee anytime of the day. So it's refreshing to grab a cup of coffee late at night. The people working in the register are incredibly friendly and helpful. Parking is a little difficult as North Beach is a popular tourist destination and Chinatown is two blocks away but it is bus accessible. Their pastries are decent, a little too pricey for the small amount you have. but other than that, I highly recommend trying coffee. read more

One bite of the Ricotta Cheesecake can transport you back to Europe. Friendly service and open late. Beautiful large dining room, outdoor seating and a large variety of great options to choose from. I really liked the Ricotta Cheesecake. I'm not a fan of typical American cheesecake. Its like a brick and very sugary. This was none of that - although if you like the typical stuff they do offer the North Beach Cheesecake - and although I never tried it I imagine its what most Americans like. Friendly service - there was a line and the people working there were still very patient and helpful. I like that it is open late and has so much space inside. There were two dining rooms - one on a lower level and then one on a higher level that allowed better visibility toward the street. You look over the people on sidewalk and parklet tables. Variety of options. Cannoli and Brasiliana might be great options. Cannoli had chocolate chips mixed in with the filling and the cake is soaked in espresso liqueur and probably so light you don't need teeth to eat it. I would prefer cannolis without chocolate chips - or maybe not mixed in - Whole Foods just puts them on the edges and somehow i like that better. There are many bakeries and gelato places around here - I think what sets this one apart is the large dining room. In SF where space comes at such a cost I'm just not used to seeing something like this. read more

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One of the few cafes in the north beach area that is actually open till late. There were people grinding away at like 9 pm. It's a cash only spot tho so plan accordingly. I went with a Korean friend and when we were ordering, the cashiers said "Xie xie" to us at the end. It's not like we had bad English or anything it was super uncalled for. :(( The tiramisu here was just alright. Nothing too spectacular but not much to complain about either. I liked the hot apple cider because it was sweet and when they offered cinnamon i asked for very little. It low key kinda tasted like the Costco hot apple cider mix but I'll take it ‍ read more

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Great coffee, as always. White hot chocolate was a little sweet but this is a must stop for us read more

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I love that Caffe Greco opens at 7am as I am an early riser. I was staying over at my aunt's home in North Beach and this is her favorite coffee shop. Woke up early and we walked down here and got a latte, banana and walnut waffle and the salmon bagel. The salmon bagel was delicious. Perfectly toasted with a generous amount of cream cheese and topped off with sliced tomatoes and lox with a dash of salt and pepper. After dinner, my aunt served the chocolate banana bread pudding. It was really yummy with lots of chocolate. Perfect for sharing. They are always so friendly here. It is pricey but with the rent so high in San Francisco, it's to be expected. Will look forward to coming here again when I visit my aunt next time. read more

The chocolate mouse is amazing and if your planing to study or work here just be aware that the table is small but they have wifi and they open until read more

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Cute little cafe in North Beach with an outdoor patio and two different indoor seating areas 1) by the register and windows 2) off the the side if you're looking for a place to study. They use Illy coffee and make great Mochas. They also serve pastries, gelato and breakfast items however it is cash only. read more

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Really craving tiramisu one night. It's light, not too sweet. Not very strong coffee flavor. They cut it from a large pan and gave us a slice. Outdoor and indoor seating. read more

Caffe Greco - Tiramisu - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

Fair warning this place only accepts cash. Came here after eating a big meal and had room for dessert and coffee. They made the best Illy coffee and their desserts were the best. Had their Brasiliana cake which reminded me of this Danish bakery cake we used to get in Oakland that shut down years ago. Glad I can find a similar version of this cake we use to call "Cream of Dream". Trying their tiramisu next time. read more

Caffe Greco - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

Small cute little Italian caffe! The Affogato Coffee was a sweet treat. The Ice cream and coffee was a great blend. My favorite thing at Caffe Greco was the panini it was a good size and the veggies in the panini were a great addition. The service was also fast there was a long line but they clear the line swiftly. read more

Caffe Greco - Veggie panini - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

A cool lil spot for some italian desserts! I got the pistachio cheesecake and it was so moist with a strong pistachio flavor. Canoli was also good although I don't have much to compare them to. They're open late and cash only. Will be back to try the tiramisu :) read more

Caffe Greco - pistachio cheese cake - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

Nice cute bakery open late! Came for dessert after dinner around 10, and they were open until 11. I got the Sacrapantina cake and ricotta cheesecake. It was around $15 for the two. Both were very unique, the sacrapantina was a little sweet for me, but the cheesecake wasn't so it was nice to balance them out. The cheesecake texture was a little more crumbly and less rich than a usual cheesecake, a bit of lemon flavor as well. Great spot for some coffee/desserts! read more

Caffe Greco - Sacrapantina cake and ricotta cheesecake - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

The tiramisu here is really heavy on the dusting of cocoa powder on top, which was a bit too bitter for me, but other than that it was a great slice of tiramisu. The texture was on point and didn't feel heavy at all -- it was super easy to finish between two people. I haven't tried anything else here yet but their paninis look really good so I'd definitely come back for that! This place is cash only btw. When I went the workers at the counter spoke pretty limited English but if you can point at what you want in the display case you should be fine! There's really nice outdoor seating, but pretty limited spots, so it can be hard to snag a table. read more

Caffe Greco - tiramisu - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

I found this spot on Yelp trying to find somewhere with affogato (It is CASH ONLY). Luckily I had a $10 bill which covered the affogato and tip. It was pretty pricy for a single shot of espresso and ice cream, but it was delicious regardless. read more

Caffe Greco - Affogato - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

Cash only! I love this place. They use Illy coffee and their desserts always look delish. The place has a good amount of seating too.

Very friendly staff and great place to work remotely. The morning staff makes better coffee than the evening staff.

Horrible service. We sat down outside to study, was looking through the online menu. The staff came out saying the seating was for customers only very rudely. We told him we're going inside to order, only to find out it's cash only. We had no cash on us so we decided to go look another spot. Not two minutes later he comes out to say it again, we told him we didn't know it was cash only and was leaving soon. We gathered our stuff and went inside to throw our trash away in a trash can near by the door, and the employee then said "this isn't your trash can, you need to ask." Needless to say, even if I have cash next time, I won't be stopping here. Teach your employees some manners and sympathy. read more

It is CASH ONLY! Stopped by to have a cappuccino, espresso and some tiramisu after our lunch and walk around Chinatown. I got the espresso, was on point and still nice and hot when we got outside. The tiramisu was fantastic. Probably had a little too much cocoa powder on top of the tiramisu because it almost killed me on the first bite but was so air, fluffy and light. Could've eaten a whole thing of it to be honest. read more

Great spot every time I visit. Great service, fantastic coffee and baked goods. Lovely ambiance. Nothing better than sitting outside on a sunny day with a cup of coffee from Greco. A must visit every time I'm in town read more

**heads up, this establishment is CASH ONLY** (they have an atm nearby if you need cash) Caffe Greco definitely drew me in with its cute and traditional Italian cafe looking aesthetics. There is both indoor and outdoor seating and the establishment has two parts. One side serves coffee and seems to have a dedicated few patrons working from the cafe on their laptops and the other side has a large countertop with the views of the pastries and gelato they have. My eyes were set on the tiramisu as I'm a big tiramisu fan and the thought of having a slice while sitting in the cafe was cute (and also of course I also was needing a little snack at the time and I thought a light cake would be perfect!) The tiramisu was fine. It was quite flat with not as many layers as I had anticipated. Flavors were there and it wasn't too too sweet but I think it lacked dimension. I couldn't really separate out the flavors of each layer which I love to be able to do when eating tiramisu. All the flavors that the cake may have just sort of blended into a subtle sweetness throughout. I do not think the coffee flavor is that apparent either. Service was fine and I would come back for the ~aesthetic~ but not for the tiramisu unfortunately. read more

Caffe Greco - Tiramisu - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

We decided to come here for dessert. It's a brightly lit cafe that's been here for many years. We were able to grab a table, despite it being a bit busy on a Saturday night, and ordered a few lattes, cannolis and a tiramisu. Everything was tasty and perfect for dessert! Nothing was overly sweet. I didn't try the tiramisu, but my friends said it was delicious! My favorite was the light and crispy cannoli with the cream filling. Then washing it down with a mocha latte....ahhh, warm and lightly sweetened. Awesome, lovely way to end the evening in North Beach! read more

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Best Cappuccino, Americano and Tiramisu in North Beach, SF. You will not be disappointed. Father & Son-in-law have been there forever. Patio on the street is great. read more

Caffe Greco - Cappuccino & Ice Americano - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California