From The Fairmont San Francisco Best Nearby Coffee Shop (Restaurants) (10 Overall Closest) Metro: San Francisco, CA Caffe Trieste (Restaurants - Coffee Shop) 601 Vallejo St, San Francisco  CA  94133 • 415-392-6739 Distance: ~0.49 mi         Description: NORTH BEACH. In the 1950s, this original North Beach location was the first on the West Coast to offer espresso, fast becoming a "beatnik" hot spot. The beans were roasted and prepared by Italian immigrant Giovanni Giotta, who's still at the helm, along with his wife and kids. Coffee lovers find great cappuccino, along with muffins, sandwiches, salads, and pizzas. In keeping with tradition, there's live music every Saturday. A classy, relaxed café equally suited for idle afternoons. Caffe Greco (Restaurants - Coffee Shop) 423 Columbus Ave, San Francisco  CA  94133 • 415-397-6261 Distance: ~0.49 mi         Description: NORTH BEACH. Greco's European sensibility makes it a classic with city residents and travelers, who come to indulge in perfectly crafted cappuccinos, scrumptious pastries, and a casual but lively vibe. Score an outside table for the best people-watching, or pick an inside perch for quieter purposes. Bagels and focaccia sandwiches provide savory, substantial alternatives, and tiramisu is a fresh, delicious treat any time of day. Attentive, conscientious service makes the place even more appealing. Blue Bottle Coffee Co. (Restaurants - Coffee Shop) 315 Linden St, San Francisco  CA  94102 • 415-252-7535 • 510-653-3394 Distance: ~1.29 mi         Description: HAYES VALLEY. Named after a 17th-century Viennese coffeehouse, Blue Bottle nurtures an insatiable need to produce the freshest, best and most environmentally-friendly coffees in the area. The two-person operation maintains strict quality control by roasting in small batches, not selling coffee more than 48 hours out of the roaster, and insisting on only organic, pesticide-free beans. The difference in taste is astounding: richer flavor, less harshness and incredible fragrance. Aficionados will rejoice at discovering such a grail. Tully's (Restaurants - Coffee Shop) 2455 Fillmore St, San Francisco  CA  94115 • 415-929-8808 Distance: ~1.31 mi         Description: PACIFIC HEIGHTS. Created in 1983 by Christopher Calkin and Arnold Spinelli, Tully's offers an array of pastries and coffees. Their full-flavored signature blend depends on slow-roasted arabica beans and makes a great pick-me-up. You can also try an icy "Spin" for a nice twist on the ordinary cup of joe. If coffee's not on the agenda, consider homemade ice cream or shakes studded with fresh fruit and berries. Copyright ©2001 10Best Inc. All rights reserved.