Caffe Trieste

Caffe Trieste - North Beach, San Francisco, CA

Located in the North Beach district of San Francisco, CA, Caffe Trieste is a landmark within the community. Founded in 1956 by Giovanni Giotta, it was the first espresso house on the West Coast. Giovanni had missed the coffeehouses in Trieste, Italy and mimicked that in the predominately Italian neighborhood of North Beach.

This location was not only known for its coffee, but also was a hangout place for many well known musicians and authors and has also been featured in many movies and television. It is famously known that Francis Ford Coppola wrote much of the screenplay for The Godfather while sitting in Caffe Trieste.

Whether you are there for a cup of coffee or to experience the history of the coffeehouse, Caffe Trieste is an amazing place to visit.

Africano and Chocolate Chip Croissant

While visiting Caffe Trieste, I tried out their Africano and a Chocolate Chip Croissant. Caffe Trieste claims to have invented the Africano drink which is two shots of espresso with an equal amount of steamed milk.

The chocolate croissant seemed store bought or old and was very dry. I could not finish it. The Africano was worth it however.

Overall Review

• Africano: 10/10

• Chocolate Chip Croissant: 6/10

• Total: 9/10