Caffe Trieste
4.4 (1,820)cafe
4.4 (1,820)$1.00 – $10.00
A North Beach bohemian institution, serving classic espresso amid old-world Italian charm and walls lined with history.
People
Giovanni “Papa Gianni” GiottaOwner
Papa GianniOwner
Ida GiottaOwner
Fabio GiottaOperator
Sonia GiottaOperator
Description
Established in 1956 as the first espresso coffee house on the West Coast, Caffe Trieste became a historic gathering ground for poets, writers, composers, and artists. The room preserves an authentic neighborhood feel, displaying decades of photos and memorabilia from its long North Beach tenure. Beyond coffee and dessert, the cafe fills for live weekend music performances, continuing a decades-old creative tradition.
