Tosca Cafe
Tosca Cafe is a mid-range historic, dim, and iconic bar in North Beach. Red booths and opera on the jukebox set the tone.
242 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA · (415) 986-9651
Historic, dim, iconic, cocktails, and themed — mid-range.
New date, established date, and out-of-towners.
What makes Tosca Cafe worth it
- red booths
- opera on the jukebox
- house cappuccino spiked with brandy
- open since the 1920s
Good to know
- Where is Tosca Cafe?
- Tosca Cafe is in North Beach, San Francisco, at 242 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA.
- What kind of bar is Tosca Cafe?
- It's a mid-range North Beach spot that leans historic, dim, and iconic.
- What is Tosca Cafe known for?
- Red booths, opera on the jukebox, and house cappuccino spiked with brandy.
- Who is Tosca Cafe good for?
- It's a solid pick for new date, established date, and out-of-towners.
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