Best tiramisu I've had from North Beach! I liked the one here better than caffe greco or stella pastry. Those tiramisus felt a bit too heavy on the cocoa powder dusting on top, which makes them a bit too bitter for me, but the tiramisu here was the perfect amount of cocoa and not bitter at all! It's lightly sweet but not overly, so perfect if you don't like your desserts too sugary or heavy. It was so creamy and light, and also a very generous portion. Would definitely come back and try their cannolis! read more

Cavalli Cafe - tiramisu - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

BEST CANNOLI we found in Little Italy ! We went on a cannoli journey one day, found a few that were good, but Cavalli had the best ones, and we found it by accident! They fill it and everything fresh right in front of you! Must have! read more

Cavalli Cafe - Pistachio cannoli - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

Cavalli Cafe is an extremely charming cafe located near Little Italy. I tried the cappucino and it was delicious. I have heard the tiramisu is divine, and will have to try it for myself when I return. The seating is what really drew Cavalli apart. It's a two-story cafe where the second story has barstools that face windows. It gives a sweet view of Coit Tower, and is a really nice spot to pass time and watch cars/people pass by. There are also numerous tables on both stories. The cafe has a whole calming vibe and would make it a nice place to study, read, or catch up with friends. read more

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The best tiramisu we've ever! Photo doesn't do it justice! Nice family owned business. Will definitely be back when we're in town. read more

Cavalli Cafe - Sam Francisco's Best Tiramisu - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

Best cannoli I have found in San Francisco. They fill the cannoli when ordered (as it should be done to keep the shell crispy) and cover one end in pistachio and the other in chocolate chips. The cafe has pictures of old San Francisco on the walls and has a homey feel. It was open after a late dinner and the perfect place to decompress and have a small dessert. It is a gem in Little Italy. read more

Cavalli Cafe - Traditional cannoli - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Walked in here by chance. We had just finished lunch, and the wife saw "cannoli" on the sign and said LET'S GO. Service was quick, for us lol. The shop filled up immediately after we walked in. Two Italians talking business near the register made me feel the warm and fuzzy. Cannolis were good. I just feel as though it wasn't the greatest I've ever had. It was on par with the other good cannolis I've had (many were bad as well). Either way, we definitely enjoyed it. Not a bad cannolis at all. I've also never had a cannoli stand out as "omg this is the best I've ever had". So take it for what it's worth. read more

Cavalli Cafe - Cannoli - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

For a proper cannoli, this is the place. Crispy, sweet, and filled only when you order it, it is just as it should be. +1 star also for David Rio chai, the best chai in the world as far as I'm concerned. read more

Cavalli Cafe - Cannoli and chai - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

The seemingly nondescript location and facade belies this fantastic place. The baked goods are beautiful and in some cases made to order presented as a work of art. read more

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Shocking Canoli! I tried canoli at several places and this canoli is the best in the world! The creamy filling and crunch outside balance each other so well! And the condied orange peel is special kick on it! So good! read more

The name Cavalli means Horses. Did you know? I didn't, but now do. Cavalli is a hidden gem off of Stockton, very near corner of Columbus. Absolutely lovely, romantic and cozy. Beautiful way to relax whilst sipping on a Italian beverage. Don't forget to indulge in some delicious pastries too! When you take time to enjoy, relax, Cavalli is your place; and, Si, la vita e' bella! read more

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I've been here before, although it must of been in 2013?? Got drawn in, coming back from China town and was immediately sucked in for a quick treat, a much needed respite from the streets of San Francisco. Their little Italy appears to be just across the street from Chinatown. If you look at their desserts, you won't see any cannolis and that's because they're made to order. That's something you don't typically find elsewhere. So just ask the lady and your cannoli comes out extra crunchy and fresh. It's a cute cafe (Art Deco facade) and I'd like to sit on higher level, there's a little nook up there for you to have a latte and people watch. read more

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We went for desert and had AMAZING cannoli, Tiramiau, and pannicotta. The hand filled cannoli were some of the best I have ever had. Definitely a great desert location to top off a dinner in the area. read more

Decent Italian café for pastries and beverages. I won't get into the argument about the cannoli because I had the millefeuille, which was very nice - a generous portion for about $5. By itself, that's a 4* place, but what makes this 5* is the view. Late afternoon at an outside table looking up at the Coit Tower was marvelous. I wish I'd seen the mention of upstairs in advance - will have to try sitting there when I go back. read more

Super cute hangout spot in North Beach with several tables inside and a couple outdoors to enjoy a cup of coffee and dessert. Quite a few desserts to choose from in the display cases, not to mention the tiramisu and cannoli that's not displayed but can be ordered. During our recent visit, we ordered both the tiramisu and cannoli, as well as a cappuccino. The tiramisu was moist and those lady fingers were drenched in espresso - yum! However, out of both, I liked the cannoli more. Made fresh to order so the shell was still crispy throughout. Loved the combination of the chocolate chips and pistachios, and perfect amount of sweetness in the cream. Would've ordered another one, but I would've felt too guilty in all that splurging. Nice place to relax. We stopped here for a quick snack before heading to Club Fugazi for Dear San Francisco (which I highly recommend btw). Will definitely return to try some of their other treats. read more

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really Great cannoli. super easy to find. open late. seems like a family enviroment. men were playing cards on a friday night.

Amazing Cannoli! We will be coming back to try the tiramisu! We also got the wedding cookies that are pictured in the corner of the photo! I got to fist bump the super nice Italian owner too! Amazing man! read more

Cavalli Cafe - Cannoli!! Candy orange! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

A very charming café with a cozy atmosphere. You can even sit upstairs, and the girls at the counter were very friendly. The pastries were delicious, and it's convenient that they accept credit cards. There's seating both inside and outside, which is great. However, the only downside is that people are constantly smoking on their outdoor patio, and the smoke drifts inside. Unfortunately, I had to leave quickly because sitting in the smoke was unpleasant. I walked by the café a few more times afterward, and every time, someone was smoking outside. read more

Though they sell both sandwiches and sweets, it seems like the desserts are the true star here. I had some ordering trouble since the person who took my order totally missed one of my sandwiches and one of my cookies in my in-person takeout order, so I didn't get to try as many things as I would have liked. But in retrospect, the bill did seem lower than expected so at least I wasn't overcharged. Meat Me Crazy: Tasty, but hard to compare to the high standard of Alimento just around the corner. The meats were better than Subway or Safeway though. Not huge, but satisfying enough. The bread was thin and crusty, giving it a lot of mouthfeel. Cannoli: Filled to order with one side dipped in chocolate chips and the other dipped in pistachios. Then two very yummy candied orange peels (my favorite!) on top. Way better than cannolis that have been filled and laying around all day (or more). The fresh filling means the shell is entirely crunchy all around. And the creamy filling feels a look fluffier since it hasn't had time to settle. Tiramisu: Sometimes you get tiramisu at bakeries and it's too dry. Here, they're not afraid to really soak the lady fingers! And it was a very intense espresso soaking. Possibly close to being too bitter, but the sweet cream helps offset it. Paste Di Mandorle: Doesn't look that impressive, just a brown mound with a cherry on top. But wow, it tasted amazing! Basically it's a big pile of smooth and sweet almond pasta. It's like they took the best part of those thin almond cookies and multiplied it several times over. Also, the cherry was great pairing to finish it off... with a cherry on top! Apricot Jelly Cookie: A dry buttery cookie with a tasty dollop of jelly in the middle. Together they're perfect, not too dry at all. Occhio Di Blue: Looked like a larger version of the jelly cookie. However, the surrounding cookie was a tad softer (though not as a soft as the paste di mandorle). Actually preferred this to the smaller jelly cookie. read more

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Great cafe. The vibe was lively and the cannolis were great! Service was fast. There was a group of people hanging outside but the inside was quiet. read more

Cavalli Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

We discovered Cavalli Cafe a couple of months ago when we were in North Beach to catch a show at Club Fugazi. The fresh made cannoli was so good we decided to come back after we were in town again to visit Coit Tower. The cannoli was just as amazing as the first time, but we found that the tiramisu here was also superb. It is light and fluffy and very moist. The wife and kids all said this was their favorite, and they enjoyed the tiramisu with a very rich hot chocolate, while I indulged in the decadent cannoli with a creamy and delightful cappuccino. read more

Cavalli Cafe - tiramisu and tall glass of hot chocolate - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

The pastry was good. The coffee average. The 2 young women behind the counter were preoccupied with one training the other. There was a foreign language issue when placing the order. One appeared to not understand anything I said. She gave me a blank stare. There was nothing special about the interior of the cafe. I would not go back. read more

We had Italian food for dinner in the area and wanted something sweet for dessert. We were deciding between gelato and a cannoli... we decided to go for the latter. We walked inside this cafe and browsed the display cases but didn't see any cannolis. We almost walked out but I crossed my fingers and asked the worker if they have any cannolis. He answered yes, and the reason why they're not in the display cases is because they are made to order! Amazing!! We ordered one cannoli with half chocolate chips and half pistachio. Oooo, it was delicious! It was my first cannoli ever and I was very impressed with it. 10/10, I would come here again. read more

Cavalli Cafe - Up close shot of the cannoli with candied orange peel ($7) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

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This review is strictly for the cannolis! If I want to impress upon an out of towner that SF has amazing Italian cannoli's, I take them here. No doubt the best cannoli I've tried in SF. They make them fresh when ordered, on one end put pistachios and chocolate chips on the other. A candied orange on the middle, and viola! What a hidden gem. read more

Cavalli Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

The tiramisu is delicious. Definitely on the less sweet side, so if you want something super sweet, you may want to go somewhere else. The vibe here is weird. The Spanish dance music doesn't fit with the Italian pastries and cappuccino. It really made the experience less great. The location is good for people watching, but the bus stops right in front. Lacks the quiet Italian cafe vibe. read more

After the Italian Street Festival, my friends and I went to Cavalli for a coffee. I've been there before, and I'm never disappointed. It's a nice respite spot in a busy area. The manager, Pepalo, is gregarious and warm in conversation. Coffee is good; cannoli is delicious. read more

Walked here after dinner at Flour & Water Pizzeria for a slice of tiramisu and it hit the spot. Creamy with the perfect espresso balance and not overly sweet. It's a small space but they were stocked with many baked goods including cookies, almond croissants and cake. Service was friendly and fast. read more

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Came by for a quick rest to catch up with friends - I got an espresso and a biscotti. The staff were super friendly here. This spot here is known for its cannoli, one of my friend got it so I had a bite. It was yummy, crunchy and creamy. The espresso I had was good, the coffee quality of good - usually spots that don't specialize in coffee tend to have espresso that is a bitter aftertaste so I'm glad this place did not. The biscotti was a good treat to go along with the coffee not super sweet, although it was a little bit too crunchy. It tastes like it might've been sitting for a bit. There's a good amount of seating here so I'm glad that we can order and sit to hang out. Recommend a coffee and the cannoli here. read more

Cavalli Cafe - espresso and biscotti - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

Worst tiramisu ever. The cream was so bland. The espresso tasted like dirt water. And the coco did not go with it. It also tasted old. I had high hopes but wasted $8. Don't go here. There's a reason why it's empty read more

Cavalli Cafe - Tiramisu - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

cannoli was nice but i wasn't blown away. there was a group watching soccer so could be a good spot for that. not too much else to say

Terrible tiramisu. Tasted watery. Sugary biscotti... also a hard pass. Stay away from the raspberry sandwich cookies, too. They didn't taste fresh. The cannolis were the saving grace. Much less disappointing. read more

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Great unassuming late night spot with the best tiramisu (second to caffe la scala's Walnut Creek) bustling with people outside but the peace within its narrow space is maintained with soft inoffensive music, bright lights, neon signs, and cheesy nostalgic wall hangings. read more

Cavalli Cafe - CANNOLI AND TIRAMISU - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Great service and coffee, the only concerns are that there are people by the door smoking and all the smell is coming inside doors is a really strong smell. By law smokers must be smoking 25 feet's away from the door. I also want to highlight that there is not space to sit for costumers due to all the smokers are playing cards and they tend to take all the space. Is so unfortunate and concerning to the regular costumers that only want enjoy a good coffee. read more

Decent place to stop for a late night coffee and tiramisu. There's a lot of Godfather decor if that's your thing. read more

Cavalli Cafe - Espresso Tiramisu - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Love this place! Good services! Nice people! I can never be convinced by any other cannoli that pre-making, they will fill in it right after your order!! everything is so good!! Cannolis here just simply the best!!! read more

Cavalli Cafe - Cannoli - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

Crispy and what seemed like a fresh shell. Filling had a little orange undertone to it. Half was pistachio and half was chocolate chip which was a nice compromise. Overall probably our 3rd favorite compared to others in this area but a good cannoli that we'd order again. read more

Cavalli Cafe - Cannoli - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

I know that Italians and Irish have a rivalry history, but this cafe really hates me. Years ago, the cannolis were amazing and the tiramisu was drenched in espresso and tasted amazing. But I dined here recently and the cannoli was bland and came with a price hike of $9.00 for a tiny cannoli. The tiramisu tasted different, too sweet and was on par with the Safeway bakery, only at Safeway, I could get a whole cake for a bit over $7.00 instead of one slice. This is just another San Francisco post-Covid gouge. I guess you can only get authentic Italian pastries from the east coast. Save your money and buy Italian pastries at the grocery store and eat them on the streets of North Beach. At least you will get the best "dolci" for your dough--Bryan O'Brien read more

This past weekend I took a trip to see some in laws near the Cafe. They showed me around knowing as an Italian from New York I was long over due for some goodies. Customer service was nice. Iced lattes were good and their Cannoli, definitely not bad. Not the best of course, with being more cheese tasting then citracy but still not bad. Definitely would come again. read more

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Service was fine, just ordered a hot chocolate. We went here looking for Italian hot chocolate and this place had good reviews for their hot chocolate. It's not Italian hot chocolate, which is OK, but the hot chocolate we got was SO weak, it pretty much tasted like hot milk. Not impressed. read more

Great dessert place in Italian district. Tiramisu is authentic and not overly sweet. Almond cake is also super delicious and not drowning in sugar like other places. -1 star for overly burnt coffee beans (though coffee itself is correctly made and has a good texture). Interesting and cozy decor, though second floor could be more tidy and better. read more

Small cafe shop on Stockton St. They had homemade style pies n Italian desserts. Luci and I got the terramisu to go. I liked it. Not too sweet just right. The other desserts looked good but I am a sucker for terramisu so yea. It worked out great :) read more