Caffe Trieste

Caffe Trieste is a San Francisco coffee house whose historic caffe at 601 Vallejo Street in North Beach was, according to its own account, the first espresso coffee house established on the West Coast (1956). "Papa Gianni" Giotta and his family launched the espresso movement as described by the caffe, which has become known for combining Old Italy, Bohemian poets, art and music with excellent espresso. The caffe has hosted actors such as Michael Douglas, served as a set for feature films and television shows, and been the subject of articles, news stories and documentaries. Since 1971 it has hosted the Caffe Trieste Saturday Concert, described as the longest running musical show in San Francisco. The business also operates the Caffe Trieste Annex Retail Store at 609 Vallejo Street and sells whole bean coffee at retail and wholesale, including through its website and amazon.com.

Caffe Trieste's historic caffe at 601 Vallejo Street in North Beach, San Francisco, was the first espresso coffee house established on the West Coast (1956), according to the caffe's own account. "Papa Gianni" Giotta and his family single-handedly launched the espresso movement as the caffe describes it. The caffe became famous across the world for its combination of essences: Old Italy, Bohemian poets, art and music, and excellent Espresso. It has served as a comfortable respite for actors such as Michael Douglas, been a movie set for many feature films and television shows, and been the subject of many articles, news stories and documentaries across the globe. Established in 1971, the Caffe Trieste Saturday Concert is described as the longest running musical show in San Francisco and one of the oldest in the United States. All five members of the Giotta family (Papa Gianni, Mamma Ida, Gianfranco, Sonia and Fabio) have been performing on stage, radio, television and in films since 1953. The business also operates the Caffe Trieste Annex Retail Store at 609 Vallejo Street, and Caffe Trieste Superb Coffees has resumed full scale operations for retail and wholesale whole bean coffee orders with shipping, including orders through its website or amazon.com.

World-famous coffee house combining impeccable quality coffee with the best music, serving as a comfortable den for artists of all types.

• San Francisco Variety Pack

  An assortment of 4 unique whole bean coffee masterpieces offered at an introductory price of $41.88 plus regular flat rate shipping/handling.

• 5 lb. bulk bags of coffee

  New bulk bags offering a 10% saving, with new UPS flat rate insured shipping to the contiguous 48 states.

• 12 ounce packages

  Added package size allowing customers to order any coffee in any size.

1. 1Caffe Trieste – Over 50 years Serving Espresso in San Franciscocaffetrieste.com
2. 2Our Story – Caffe Triestecaffetrieste.com