Caffe Greco
San Francisco, CA 94133-3901
Phone: (415) 397-6261
- Price:
- $
- Cross Street:
- Vallejo Street
- Hours:
- Sun-Thu 7am-11:30pm, Fri, Sat 7am-12am
Editorial Review for Caffe Greco – by Citysearch Editors
In Short
Clean, bright and ever so chic, this Italianate cafe is a pleasant break from the action on Columbus Avenue, drawing droves of homesick Europeans. Patrons dawdle over plates of fresh mozzarella or foccacia sandwiches, matched with a simple glass of Chianti or a frothy cappuccino. Desserts are also available, but specialty coffee drinks like caffe freddo Sambuca--an iced shot of espresso laced with anise-flavored liqueur--are what explain the legion of regular customers.
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Insider Tips
Where to SitWhen foot traffic along Columbus is light, the sidewalk tables offer prime seating; otherwise, seek out a free table alongside the large sliding glass windows that overlook the avenue.
The ExtrasGet a freshly made tiramisu and European newspapers daily.
User Reviews for Caffe Greco
03/23/2008 Posted by laschiffbauer
I just moved here about two months ago and I was happy to finally find a place to get a fresh filled cannoli. I love to go to Caffe Greco for the cannoli's and the Italian atmosphere. When I went on Easter sunday to get lunch and cannoli and I couldn't wait to hear the great Italian music that I love to listen to while I am there. This particular Sunday they were playing mexican/spanish music and not that I have anything against it but I just made a trip down to North Beach to enjoy the Italian atmosphere. So at the end of my meal I went to the counter to get a latte and asked very politely if they would mind putting on some Italian music. The guy was extremely rude and sarcastic in his "no" response. I said cancel my latte and I will go across the street. His response was a sarcastic "Ciao." I will never again step foot inside that rude establishment. If I wanted Mexican/Spanish music I would have gone to a Mexican/Spanish restaurant!
Pros: Fresh filled cannolis
Cons: worst service and the musical atmosphere is really lacking for an Italian restaurant
02/17/2008 Posted by an94118
Been here several times over the years and was never disappointed w/ the gelatto, but that was all I ever had. My sister's in town so we came here for dessert on a Sunday evening. We decided to be adventurous and get one of the cannoli's. Big mistake. The cream was not smooth, it was actually quite grainy. It tasted old even though we were told it was made fresh. One bite and we were done so I can't tell you about the bread. When we tried to exchange it for a gelato, they wouldn't take it back! Not only was the guy not apologetic, but he was rude, disrespectful, and acted in a way I've never experienced so I can't even describe. Suffice it to say, he flared his nostrils, lowered his head, and stared at me for 15 seconds straight w/o blinking. It was an unusual and infuriating experience. We left hungry minus $5. I will not go back.
Pros: good location, lots of people
Cons: bad service, not so great food.
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