Caffe Greco

Whenever I end up with a book in my hand and need a place to sit, have a good cup of coffee, and read in peace, Caffè Greco almost always wins. I’m a local, and over the years I’ve tried just about every café in the neighborhood. Greco has consistently stayed near the top of my list. It’s a comfortable, no-frills spot with plenty of seating, decent space to spread out, and a steady neighborhood vibe that makes it easy to settle in for a while. The coffee is solid, the service is friendly, and it’s a reliable place whether you’re stopping by for a quick espresso or planning to sit and read for an hour or two. It’s also a good people-watching spot without feeling loud or rushed. One thing that still makes me smile is that it’s located in North Beach’s Little Italy, and it’s called Greco. The owner isn’t Greek or Italian, and most of the staff is Hispanic. But honestly, who cares? It works. It’s a great neighborhood café, and that’s what matters.

Step back in time or even into a little town in Italy and get a bite here. We got the breakfast panini and coffee. It was fantastic. As you can tell, they take their coffee seriously! It was super busy and we had to wait a few for our food, but it was worth it. Highly recommend this gem in Tiny Italy.

Capuchino was... well... americanized :) more milk that I would prefer. Tiramisu was very good but I would prefer slightly stronger taste. Be avare that this is a self service place and they accept only cash.

*cash-only -come prepared* Great late night spot for sweet treats and coffee. There might be some sketchy characters the later you arrive, but plenty of seating. We had cappuccinos and gelato and tiramisu! After a night of dinner & drinks, great way to end the night. The staff was friendly and efficient.

Really enjoyed this café — the service was excellent and the atmosphere was warm and inviting. It’s the perfect spot to start the day with a good breakfast and a nice coffee.

Accidentally stumbled into this cafe, while waiting for our pizzas to cook in a nearby restaurant. This cafe transport you back to the last century. The decor is very 1960s. The space itself is huge though and has plenty of seats. They also have an outdoor area which is nice on a sunny day. Unfortunately, they don’t accept any form of digital payment, but only cash, but thankfully, they had an ATM on the premises because we did not have any cash. The ATM machine is very expensive, though. I got a regular vanilla latte while my friend got the hazelnut latte, and both of them were pretty good. Was this the best coffee I ever had? No. What is this and perfectly acceptable cup of coffee? Yes. I also had the lemon cake, which was very flavourful, but tad bit expensive. This is a cool place to visit if you’re in the neighbourhood.