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Caffe Trieste

Caffe Trieste is a North Beach family owned business for the past 69 years. It is a gathering place for locals & visitors. Serving the best coffee in SF.
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05/27/2026

Remembering Gianfranco Giotta everyday & especially today on his 82nd Birthday. He will always be in our hearts ♥️

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05/02/2026

Please join the Cha family and James North Beach community family this Sunday to share stories and remember the infinite father and friend James was and still is. Special promenade to the park will follow the event.

05/01/2026

Happy 106th Birthday to our beloved Papa Gianni
70 years ago, you opened the doors of Caffè Trieste and created something far greater than a café—
a place of family, music, and community, just as you dreamed.

Your strength, vision, and love continue to guide us every day.
We carry you with us always and honor your legacy in every cup we serve.

Buon compleanno 🇮🇹☕️❤️💚❤️

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04/20/2026

We are so honored & excited to make it to the “TOP 5” for SFGate’s Best of the Bay Area 2026! 🎉🥳🎊

Please vote for Caffè Trieste!! (Section: Food & Drink; Category: Local Coffee Shop/Café)

You can vote once daily until May 5th at 12:00 AM (PT)!

Please share with your friends. Thank you so much for your support 💚🤍❤️

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https://www.sfgate.com/best/vote/

04/01/2026

Celebrating 70 Years of Caffè Trieste 🇮🇹☕️

Today, April 1, 2026, marks 70 years since Papa Gianni first opened the doors of Caffè Trieste in 1956. What began with his vision, courage, and love for community has become a lasting home in North Beach—where generations have gathered over espresso, music, and conversation. We are deeply grateful for what he created, and we continue to honor his legacy every day by carrying forward the traditions, spirit, and sense of famiglia that define Caffè Trieste.

Join us on Saturday, April 4, 2026 as we kick off a year of celebration honoring 70 years of family, tradition, and community.

☕ Espresso or Cappuccino for 70¢
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM

🎶 Musical Celebration
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

This event is the beginning of our 70th anniversary year, with more celebrations and special moments to come throughout the year.

Thank you for being part of our story—past, present, and future.

📍 601 Vallejo Street at Grant Avenue, San Francisco

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02/05/2026

Welcome to Super Bowl week in San Francisco! 🏈
We’re ready to greet visitors from near and far here in North Beach—come by Caffè Trieste for espresso, music, and a taste of local history.
Thank you to Mayor Lurie for including North Beach and Caffè Trieste in your post—we appreciate the support! 💚🤍❤️

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas from Caffe Trieste 💚🎄❤️🎄💚
We will be open today from 7:00am-2:00pm .

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12/06/2025

Services

A Rosary for Mamma Ida Giotta will be held on Monday, December 8 at 6:00 PM at the National Shrine of St. Francis of Assisi
(610 Vallejo St., San Francisco, CA 94133).

Funeral services will take place on Tuesday, December 9 at 10:30 AM at Saints Peter and Paul Church
(666 Filbert St., San Francisco, CA 94133).
All are welcome to join us in honoring her life and legacy.
A private interment for the family will follow.

We remain deeply grateful for the compassion, support, and prayers extended to our family during this time. 🤍

12/01/2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Mamma Ida Giotta, beloved matriarch of the Giotta family and cherished wife of our late founder, Giovanni “Papa Gianni” Giotta, at the remarkable age of 101.

For decades, Mamma Ida’s gentle spirit and unwavering love were a quiet yet guiding light behind Caffè Trieste. A devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, she cared deeply for her family, her community, and every friend who crossed our threshold. Many will remember her for her beautiful voice—a voice that brought joy, comfort, and elegance to the café and to all who heard it. Her kindness, grace, and music touched countless hearts, and the warmth she carried will forever echo through the soul of Caffè Trieste.

The Giotta family thanks our community for its love and support during this difficult time.
May her memory continue to shine in the heart of North Beach and in every cup shared at Caffè Trieste.

Ida Marina Giotta
October 16, 1924 - November 29, 2025

(Photo by: Jimo Perini)

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving from Caffe Trieste 🧡🦃🍁 We will be open today from 7:00am-3:00pm

11/12/2025

With respect, honor and gratitude ... Thank you Veterans 🇺🇸 Happy Veterans Day ❤️🤍💙

11/01/2025

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10/31/2025

Happy Halloween from Caffe Trieste!! 🎃👻💀

10/29/2025

🎃 TRICK OR TREAT at Caffè Trieste! 🍭

Bring the kiddos (and the kids at heart 💕) to Caffè Trieste this Halloween! We’ll be handing out treats from 5:00–8:00 PM on October 31st 🎃🍬

Stop by in costume, say hi, and grab something sweet — spooky vibes, candy, and espresso all in one place ☕️👻

North Beach Halloween tradition 🧡
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10/16/2025

🎉 Happy 101st Birthday, Mamma Ida! ❤️🎂❤️

From all of us in the Caffè Trieste Family, we celebrate our beloved “Mamma Ida” Giotta — the heart of our family and our café for generations.
Your warmth, strength, and love continue to inspire everything we do. 💕☕️🇮🇹

09/17/2025

26 years ago today we said goodbye to our beloved Gianfranco. His memory lives on, we miss him dearly. We remember the love Gianfranco had for his family, community & caffe. He will always be in our thoughts & in our hearts ❤️
Gianfranco F. Giotta
May 27, 1944 - September 17, 1999

05/27/2025

Remembering Gianfranco Giotta everyday & especially today on his 81st Birthday. He will always be in our hearts ♥️

Address

601 Vallejo Street
San Francisco, CA
94133

Opening Hours

Monday	7am - 10pm
Tuesday	7am - 10pm
Wednesday	7am - 10pm
Thursday	7am - 10pm
Friday	7am - 10pm
Saturday	7am - 10pm
Sunday	7am - 10pm

Website

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