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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Do I recommend Caffe Greco? Let's see... I was in the city for 2 days and came here 3 times. OF COURSE I'd recommend Caffe Greco! The coffee isn't burnt which I have grown accustomed to when getting coffee nowadays, sadly. They have their espresso machine calibrated just right so the coffee is PERFECT! My go-to coffee order is the White Caffe Moca. It hits the spot and I literally could drink this ALL DAY. Soooooo good! It's got just the right touch of sweetness without being overwhelming They have so many pastries/desserts to choose from (I didn't get to try any this time around but I have my eye on the Sacripantina for when I come back) OH! They're CASH ONLY so make sure to have some on hand before hopping in line. Caffe Greco is a must-visit -- trust me on this one! read more

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

Great espresso and I'm not easy to please on that front. I am exclusively a coffee order here because I'm usually eating all along Columbus on my way here. Great to sit and relax in door or out. Cash only. read more

I don't know why it took me this long to write a review because my partner and I have been here before, but after last night, it feels right. We stopped by after our Valentine's dinner because we wanted to find a cozy place for dessert and coffee to end the night. Café Greco just felt like the perfect choice -- somewhere warm, simple, and comfortable. I had a cappuccino, and we shared cheesecake and tiramisu. The cappuccino was smooth and warm -- the kind that makes you slow down and just enjoy the moment. The cheesecake was creamy without being too sweet, and the tiramisu had that soft espresso flavor that melts perfectly into every bite. Simple, classic, and consistently good. What we really love is the atmosphere. It's cozy, relaxed, and feels very neighborhood -- no rush, no pressure, just a place to sit and talk. It's become part of our little traditions. Also, just a heads up -- it's cash only, so make sure to come prepared. And honestly, that old-school charm is part of why we appreciate it. It's always great to support a local spot that's been part of the community for years. We'll definitely keep coming back -- especially for nights like this. read more

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Almost a decade after my first review, Caffè Greco is still one of my go-to spots in North Beach. It is a place where I can sit, enjoy a good cup of coffee, and relax without feeling rushed. I'm a local, and after trying just about every café in the neighborhood over the years, Greco continues to hold its place near the top of my list. What keeps me coming back is how consistently comfortable it is. It's a no-frills café with plenty of seating, enough room to spread out, and a steady neighborhood vibe that makes it easy to settle in for an hour or two. The coffee is solid, the service is friendly, and it works just as well for a quick espresso stop as it does for a longer reading session. It's also a good people-watching spot without feeling loud or chaotic. One small detail that still makes me smile is the contrast between the café's name and its North Beach setting, but labels aside, what matters is that it works. Years later, it remains a reliable neighborhood café, and that's exactly why I keep coming back. read more

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

Best tiramisu omg, not the best I ever had but pretty close second! It's moist and light , not too sweet and its a somewhat healthy portion. Pricey but worth every bite! I will keep coming back over and over. Some of the other sweets are good too if they are out of the tiramisu. Ambiance is cute & romantic cafe with seats at the window, cafe from french or Italian movie kinda feel... its big with 2 sides for seating. The service is fast & the guys are friendly, it cash only! read more

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We stopped by Cafe Grecco in search of some dessert after dinner in Little Italy and popped in here. Please note: CASH ONLY!!! That took me be by surprise but its worth it!! We got 2 pieces of dessert - a tiramisu and another chocoalte liquor cake. We also got hot chocolate which just had to be one of the richest most flavorful hot chocolates I have ever had! The dessert was delicious and I thought everything was great. Docking a star because the cash only thing wasn't the best and I thought it was a little expensive. read more

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CASH ONLY! This place is an iconic North Beach cafe. Everyone that works here is so friendly and very kind to their regulars. I got the prosciutto, mozzarella, roasted pepper panini which was listed as the customer favorite on the menu. It was a good panini, however, nothing special. My friend got the breakfast panini and liked it but again nothing special, and he preferred the prosciutto, mozzarella, roasted pepper panini instead. The place has great espresso and beautiful looking pastries. I will be coming back for a giant cookie someday soon. The food didn't blow me away, but I love the ambiance of this place and will take anyone that is visiting here. Just a ish it wasn't cash only, but I get it. read more

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

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Best tiramisu I've had in North Beach (even though it's not pictured). Not too sweet, and a perfect balance of all the flavors tiramisu has to offer. Cannoli and cappuccino (pictured) were good, but nothing special quite like the tiramisu. Kind staff and usually plenty of seating as well. Cash only read more

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

The atmosphere here is what draws you in as well as the assortment of sweet treats. Being here on a Saturday reminds me of the old days when the City was vibrant so it was great to experience this again. Hubby is on the hunt for an authentic cannoli so we came here based on you yelper. The filling is pretty good and smooth with mini chocolate chips. The shell was okay and not crispy since the cannoli is prefilled. Eating this back at the hotel and I really needed a nice cappuccino. Ugh! We also picked up a tiramisu which was okay. It was quite wet and lacking in coffee flavor and I'm not sure if the cream is heavy cream versus mascapone. It was very light and not overly sweet at all. Next time I want to try more housemade treats and a cappuccino! Please support this local business. read more

Caffe Greco - It looks good! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

Main note about this place is that it's CASH ONLY!!! I'm a Tiramisu lover and this place definitely hit the spot. It's a cute little cafe with great ambiance, definitely best during the day time with the sunlight. Would definitely recommend! read more

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

After having a delicious meal at the Stinking Rose across the street on a beautiful Saturday afternoon in San Francisco. We decided to stop for a beautiful coffee at my favorite Café spot. I've been coming here for years, and you come here because the coffee is on point! On this day, I had affogato, which means coffee with ice cream. It was the perfect way to end a beautiful lunch. The service is always fast because they're always busy, and they know how to get you going. Most people take it to go. I always stay and enjoy sitting in a coffee shop that makes beautiful coffee and delicious pastries. That's all I need to know. Maybe I'll see you there. Cheers, my friends. See you on YELP 06/09/25 Review #376 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

This has always been our go to Tiramisu spot! When it's coming out a Pyrex pan you know it's going to be really good. The staff is super friendly and they are really fast turning around your order. It felt like a Tardis entering the cafe. At first it was deceivingly small but when you turn to the left there was a lot of more seating. They also have seating on the outside too which is really nice. Protip: Don't forget to bring Cash!!!! This is a cash only establishment. read more

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

*cash-only -come prepared* Great late night spot for sweet treats and coffee. There might be some sketchy characters the later you arrive, but plenty of seating. We had cappuccinos and gelato and tiramisu! After a night of dinner & drinks, great way to end the night. The staff was friendly and efficient. read more

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Cafe Greco was a stop with me and my friends in the 90's early 2000s, before Yelp was thought of. This is a simple cafe, but something about just sitting down with an actual cup of coffee in a real cup and watching the world go by. I just ordered a simple cafe later and a mozzarella and tomato crossiant. It tasted so refreshing with fresh mozzarella and in season tomato.THIS IS CASH ONLY PLACE. read more

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Such a cute cafe located in Little Italy! After seeing the sundae prices at Ghirardelli Square, I was a little bummed but still wanted a sweet treat so I stopped by Cafe Greco for some gelato, and I'm glad I did! The ambience inside is super cozy with lots of seating and the outdoor patio was so cute! The service was also great, the workers serving our gelato were funny and friendly. The gelato flavor selection was on the smaller side, but was delicious and definitely hit the spot. They are cash only. Will come back next time I'm back in SF! read more

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Cappuccino is always a good idea and it's always really good at Caffe Greco. Nice atmosphere and yummy biscotti too. read more

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

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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

I have walked by this place many times over the years but decided to stop today. This place makes cappuccinos and sells pastries. Guy that makes the cappuccinos is an artist with his craft and very friendly. Made a tulip with foam on top. Had Double Greco Grande, best cappuccino I have had in recent memory. We sat outside and chatted and people watched. Perfect place for that. Beautiful weather on Monday. read more

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Simply fantastic cappuccino, super fast service in a lively, upbeat establishment. I mean, it was incredible-- the barista knew I was going to order a cappuccino before I even opened my mouth. They also have delicious pastries; I had a pistachio ricotta cheesecake and it was fluffy and just a tad sweet. And! As others have mentioned-- this is a cash only place! read more

Caffe Greco - cappuccino and a pistachio ricotta cheesecake - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

Place only takes cash probably scamming the IRS...said they only serve milk no milk alternatives which is a lie . I believe I experienced discrimination for being LGBT . read more

We passed this place while in North Beach and decided to stop by today for breakfast. Really cute coffee shop, it's cash only but there are plenty of ATMs locally and prices are great! Lovely service and staff. Enjoyed a delicious cappuccino with extra shot and my daughter and I shared the cannoli which was delicious and the tiramisu- also fantastic! My husband had the panini which was one of the best I have ever had! So fresh and perfectly balanced! Really worth a visit if in Nortb Beach and a lovely way to slow down, enjoy coffee and watch the world go by read more

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The best thing on the menu is the Sacripantina cake coupled with the cafe greco. The cake is light, fluffy, flavorful and sweet. Perfect for a late afternoon fix with coffee. The service is great with friendly staff who serve quickly. The space is large and homey with both patio and indoor seating. Good for hanging out, book club and also quiet studying. read more

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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

I'm OBSESSED with their almond torta. It's gluten free for whom it may concern, and so decadenty moist and nutty. Has a vaguely citrusy taste as well, like orange zest perhaps. Truly inspired. As for the place itself, it's a cool cafe for a night time hangout. I spent some hours parked there at a table working on a sculpture. No one noticed or complained. Only thing that's vaguely annoying is the bathroom sitch. You have to have an associate let you in with a key, and occasionally they forget you're in there and will let someone else in while you're still doing your business. Be sure to lock both doors. read more

Caffe Greco - Gluten free almond torta - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

The friendly staff and service here is unmatched! Came here around 7:00 PM on a Thursday and there was a small line that quickly grew behind us. The counter and display case was filled with delicious looking pastries and cakes, and the menu boasts a large variety of beverages. I didn't expect it to be so big inside -- there's a whole separate seating area from the one in the front! Plenty of seating, which is needed for all the patrons that come through. They're cash only, so be prepared when you come. The staff were joking around with customers and super conversational, it felt like I was being welcomed into a family. I got a generous slice of the Sacripantina cake, and it was delicious! The sponge layers were soaked through with liqueur and the cream layers were thick yet light. The desserts here are wonderful, but the ambiance here really makes it. Will be coming here more often! read more

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

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One of my favorite people watching spots in the city. I love sitting at the sidewalk tables with a hot tea and sweet treat after dinner. The desserts are on the sweeter side so I always recommend a drink. It has a lot of seating options both inside and outside. Service is quick and friendly. Note: CASH ONLY. read more

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

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CASH ONLY Feel like that disclaimer is needed nowadays. A solid spot, open late, good place to chit chat or people watch. Coffee is strong and good. Can't say the pastries are all amazing but you can't be good at everything :) 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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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

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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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

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

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

Caffe Greco - Caffé latte, chocolate mousse cake - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Open late and great selection of desserts. Old school feel in every sense - they're cash only and there's no WiFi (well there is WiFi but it's incredibly slow) There's an irony of being cash-only without WiFi as you sip your latte while watching Waymo's navigating traffic on Columbus. But this adds to its character. Charming ambiance to unplug and have a conversation over coffee and tiramisu as if it were the 90's 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

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

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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

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

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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