Espresso, Paperbacks & an Aperitivo: North Beach Unhurried

Hours and openings change often — double-check each spot is still open before you head out.

The day, stop by stop

1. 1
   9:30 AM 60 min

   Caffè Trieste

   Old photographs, opera associations and strong espresso set the tone at this enduring neighborhood coffee institution.

   601 Vallejo Street, San Francisco, CA 94133, United States

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2. 2
   10:45 AM 90 min

   City Lights Booksellers & Publishers

   Browse poetry, small presses and political writing in a bookstore whose independent spirit still feels wonderfully tangible.

   261 Columbus Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94133, United States

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3. 3
   12:30 PM 60 min

   The Italian Homemade Company

   A casual counter-service pause for handmade pasta, rich sauces and the comforting clatter of a busy Italian kitchen.

   716 Columbus Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94133, United States

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4. 4
   1:45 PM 75 min

   Washington Square

   Read your new purchase beside the neighborhood’s shared green, with church spires overhead and lively café streets around the edges.

   600 Filbert Street, San Francisco, CA 94133, United States

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5. 5
   3:15 PM 60 min

   Vesuvio Cafe

   Close the day amid stained glass, eccentric art and Beat-era atmosphere with an unhurried afternoon drink. This is a 21-and-over stop.

   255 Columbus Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94133, United States

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