North Beach · San Francisco
Caffe Trieste (North Beach)
Roasts its own
North Beach classic since 1956
The story
Credited as the first espresso house on the West Coast. Its shop still sells the house roasts by the pound.
The bean to tryItalian Roast Espresso
From the SF bean guide: The Old Reliables.
Taste
Medium-dark to dark roast
LightDark
Chocolatey, Nutty
Based on their house style: classic Italian espresso
Hours
Hours checked Nov 13, 2026. Check with the shop before a special trip.
Find it
601 Vallejo St, San Francisco, CA 94133
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