This cafe is situated in the North Beach area of the city which is renowned for its profusion of Italian cafes and restaurants. Famous musicians have visited and played there in the past and you can see photos of them on the wall. It has a proper Italian coffee machine and a relaxed atmosphere where you can while away a pleasant afternoon people watching the interesting and varied customers.
I discovered it whilst working in California and applying for a job in Trieste. A strange coincidence that I got the job and one of my
colleagues was the daughter of the original owner!
601 Vallejo Street
Tel: 415 392 6739
Miss Garnet's Angel by Sally Vickers is a beautifully written story based in Venice through the eyes of someone seeing it for the first time. There are many bits I identified with. It inspires you to search out her piazza and, in particular, the church the story is based around. I have tried twice now but each time it has been closed! It just creates a good excuse to go back again.
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