Caffe Greco, Columbus
18 people recommendvia r/AskSF19 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Caffe Greco in North Beach draws recommendations for Italian-style cappuccino, cannoli and an old-fashioned cafe atmosphere. One visitor enjoys relaxing, reading or people-watching there, and another reports plenty of seating and evening visits. Visitors have described it as cash-only, which should be checked before going. One diner finds the cannoli inconsistent but likes the cappuccino with cake, including the chocolate pudding cake.
Address
Caffe Greco, 423 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Cannoli, Cappuccino, Chocolate pudding cake
- Best for
- Late night, Desserts
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/sourchicken39 in r/AskSF · Oct 2024
Suggests Caffe Greco as another good option, but notes lively chats don't happen there every evening.
- Recommendsu/Top-Passenger8676 in r/AskSF · Jul 2024ambience
Suggests it for city views.
- Recommendsu/ChaiHigh in r/AskSF · May 2026ambience
Suggested as an older-style cozy cafe.
- Recommendsu/a_over_b in r/AskSF · Oct 2025taste
A spouse preferred its cannoli, which had a thicker shell and less sweet filling.
- Recommendsu/Machine_Dick in r/AskSF · Dec 2024
Gives Caffe Greco as their pick, with no further detail.
- Recommendsu/LastChemical9342 in r/AskSF · May 2024taste
Suggests it for a truly Italian-style cappuccino and a cannoli eaten outside.
- Recommendsu/Right-Ad9348 in r/AskSF · Jul 2024ambience
Calls it lovely for relaxing or people-watching; notes it's cash-only.
- Recommendsu/simulatedliam in r/AskSF · Sep 2025ambience
Calls the North Beach cafe the best for atmosphere and company.
Show all 19 cited comments
- Recommendsu/Significant-Humor430 in r/AskSF · Jan 2025
Notes it stays open late, offers lots of seating, and takes cash only.
- Recommendsu/grassdaddyd in r/AskSF · Jan 2025
Names Caffe Greco as a North Beach pick for this.
- Mixedu/quantum_pheonix in r/AskSF · May 2024consistency
Loves the place, but finds its cannoli inconsistent; praises cappuccino with cake and tiramisu.
- Recommendsu/itsfrankieagogo in r/AskSF · Mar 2026
Names this cafe as an enthusiastic direct suggestion.
- Recommendsu/jessm123 in r/AskSF · Aug 2024
Suggests it as a North Beach pick and notes it is cash-only.
- Recommendsu/mintardent in r/AskSF · Jul 2024ambience
Agrees, calling its look cute, and says North Beach has similar spots.
- Recommendsu/Crazy_Custard_2081 in r/AskSF · Apr 2026
Suggests it as a North Beach cafe that stays open late and serves desserts.
- Recommendsu/Horror_415 in r/AskSF · Oct 2025taste
Says they ate cannoli and chocolate pudding cake there and found them very good.
- Recommendsu/serenitynowdamnit in r/AskSF · Jul 2024
Says they also love it.
- Recommendsu/Affectionate-Mall685 in r/AskSF · Jul 2024
Ranks Caffe Greco at the top too and recalls fond memories there.
- Recommendsu/C_Wrex77 in r/AskSF · May 2024taste
Recommends it for a genuinely Italian-style cappuccino.
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Details last checked 11 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.