Buena Vista Cafe
The Verdict
"Order an Irish coffee. They make about 2,000 a day, assembly-line style in pre-warmed glasses. Hyde and Beach corner, easy walk from the cable car turnaround."
What you need to know
The Buena Vista has poured Irish coffee at Hyde and Beach since 1916. The current recipe came about in 1952 when owner Jack Koeppler and travel writer Stanton Delaplane spent a night recreating the drink Delaplane had at Shannon Airport. About 2,000 Irish coffees a day, made assembly-line style in pre-warmed glasses.
Address: 2765 Hyde Street
Hours: Daily 9am-2am
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