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    Cavalli Cafe

    4.2 (539 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Classy
    Casual
    Outdoor seating

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    Espresso and Italian cookies
    Barry B.

    Nice atmosphere, quiet place to find caffeine and a sugar fix. Solid espresso. Enjoyed the chewy almond cookies.

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    Rhea A.

    My current fixation? A wet, creamy, soft tiramisu cake. A friend and I have been trying out different tiramisus and she said that this spot had a good tiramisu. Unfortunately, it did not hit for me. It was on the drier side which isn't how I personally like my tiramisu. But the space is super cute and we came pretty late on a weeknight and people were doing work on their laptops. Staff is also very friendly.

    Cannoli time
    Inverleith F.

    With the many yelpers praising their cannoli, we had to give this a try. Unfortunately it's not to our liking. It's got the zing from orange zest and the shell is okay. For $9, we expected it to blow our minds. It's nice to be hand filled and the have mini chocolate chips on one end and crushed pistachios on the other. Yes, we are cannoli snobs so give it a go if you are in the hunt to compare, give this place a try. They had some outside tables and a cozy indoors.

    sprinkle cookie & espresso
    Tori H.

    The cafe is a North Beach staple, however, I was disappointed in general. The sprinkle cookie was stale, but the espresso was good. Will go back to try the tiramisu but overall I was underwhelmed.

    tiramisu, cannoli
    Sarah C.

    such a charming 2-storey cafe overlooking the bustling north beach! I went up to the second floor to read my book and lots of natural light poured in. I enjoyed the tiramisu ($7) and cannoli ($9) very much--the tiramisu was massive and balanced, not too sweet or soggy. the cannoli was also made fresh and the cream was light, although I wish it was slightly cheaper :")

    White mocha and cappuccino
    Crystal Z.

    Excellent spot for coffee! I don't typically drink hot coffee but it is my birthday and I wanted to switch it up today. I ordered the white mocha and my boyfriend ordered the cappuccino. Both EXCELLENT! Cute decor and ambiance inside. We sat upstairs. The baked goods look heavenly but we didn't order any! Maybe I will find my way back during this trip to and try some cannolis

    Menu (2/2025)
    Rose T.

    Located at the start of Little Italy, this café exudes old world charm with its antique facade, black and white pictures of San Francisco and its many locations, and wooden panels. Order at the register, pick a booth or table, and your order will be brought to you. The three of us sat at a corner booth on the 1st floor, which was really comfy. Our order: Mocha ($6.50): Requested 2 pumps of chocolate instead of 3 +Drinkable temperature: Hot, but doesn't burn your mouth/tongue +I'm glad I adjusted the sweetness because it was just right. +Very creamy and foamy -No latte art Latte ($6.00): +Drinkable temperature: Hot, but doesn't burn your mouth/tongue +Not my drink, but I took a sip: Rich espresso with creamy milk -No latte art Tiramisu ($7.00): +It had orange zest, which was unexpected! It was refreshing and cut through the cocoa and mascarpone. +Not too sweet: Bitter cocoa and coffee contrasted the sweet and creamy mascarpone. -Ladyfingers were a tad dry: Needed to be soaked longer. Side notes: 1.) Restrooms available for customers. 2.) MUNI 30 & 45 bus stop is right outside. *Verdict: Homey Italian café featuring homemade sweets and good service. I had some questions about the menu, and the cashier helping us was patient. Based on my observations, it seemed like a local favorite for an afternoon coffee break. Next time, I want to sit upstairs and people watch!

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    Ryan T.

    If you're in the mood for a quick coffee run that feels like a teleportation straight to Europe, Cavalli Café is where it's at. We swung by here for a little caffeine and tiramisu fix, and man, this place just oozes authenticity. The second we walked in, it hit us--the smell of coffee, pastries, and yeah, that faint vibe of Europeans lowkey puffin' cigs outside. It's got that raw, no-frills charm of a mom-and-pop spot where you can tell the people behind the counter aren't just punching a clock--they're real ones, passionate about what they're serving up. We grabbed some coffee and tiramisu because, let's be real, that's what the ladies were craving. And let me tell you, the tiramisu? Straight fire. Creamy, balanced, and just enough espresso kick to remind you it's legit. The cannoli looked pretty tempting too, but we had tunnel vision for that tiramisu, so maybe next time. This is a nice chill spot to relax for a minute too.

    Mille-feuille
    Maureen Z.

    Mille-feuille was so delicious and rich! This is a perfect study spot. They have a printer and lots of outlets upstairs.

    Cannoli and white mocha
    Jacky P.

    Great place to stop in for some coffee and cannoli! We were getting dinner in the area and was looking for some dessert and trying to avoid the cold wind. Not a cannoli expert but I would say it was probably one of the better cannolis I've had. It paired really well with my hot white mocha. They also have seating upstairs, it was a great spot to unwind before heading home.

    Christina J.

    One of my favorite cafes in the city Great location _super close to the 45 bus stop Very comfortable Plenty of space Fantastic mango smoothies

    Cannoli
    Sagan S.

    Second time having a cannoli from this place and it's just as good as the first time. Staff not super talkative, but they don't have to be with how fire the cannoli is.

    Denise C.

    Super view from upstairs ...old fashioned Italian master cafe ..cookies ...ghostly ..upstairs view at window

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    The big lady who is the manager mixes the drinks w her finger very concerning coming here

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    Hi, Can I order a sheet of Tiramisu? For 8 people?

    Hi, of course you can please stop by the coffee shop thank you

    Open?? What is phone number

    Hi yes we are open and we do not have phone number

    Are you guys doing outdoor seating?

    Hi 👋 yes we are Have a good day and stay safe

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