Vesuvio Cafe
Vesuvio Cafe is a easy on the wallet historic, iconic, and dim bar in North Beach. Beat Generation legend since 1948 and stained glass windows set the tone.
255 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA · (415) 362-3370
Historic, iconic, dim, and neighborhood — easy on the wallet.
Established date, solo, out-of-towners, and parents.
What makes Vesuvio Cafe worth it
- Beat Generation legend since 1948
- stained glass windows
- next to City Lights Books and Jack Kerouac Alley
- two-story
Good to know
- Where is Vesuvio Cafe?
- Vesuvio Cafe is in North Beach, San Francisco, at 255 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA.
- What kind of bar is Vesuvio Cafe?
- It's a easy on the wallet North Beach spot that leans historic, iconic, and dim.
- What is Vesuvio Cafe known for?
- Beat Generation legend since 1948, stained glass windows, and next to City Lights Books and Jack Kerouac Alley.
- Who is Vesuvio Cafe good for?
- It's a solid pick for established date, solo, and out-of-towners.
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