Buena Vista Cafe and Irish Coffee

The Buena Vista Cafe at Fisherman’s Wharf began serving Irish coffee in 1952 after travel writer Stanton Delaplane brought a recipe to San Francisco; the cafe claims to have popularized the drink in the United States. The Buena Vista has served Irish coffee continuously since that time and remains associated with the beverage’s American history. The cafe’s preparation style and long-running service have made it a noted stop for culinary historians of San Francisco.