The Buena Vista (San Francisco, CA)
You can’t go to San Francisco without getting an Irish Coffee here.
Buena Vista
📍San Francisco, CA
✨famous for Irish coffees
📒 Our San Francisco Field Guide
Why you should go: The Buena Vista introduced the Irish Coffee to San Francisco in the 1950s, and it’s still the reason to go. The mix of whiskey, coffee, and perfectly frothed cream is iconic—but it’s the lively bar, friendly crowd, and retro feel that make it such a fun stop.
What we’d order again: the Irish Coffee, of course!
Go: The Buena Vista, 2765 Hyde St, San Francisco, CA 94109 • visit website
