Poesia Cafe
4076 18th St Downstairs, San Francisco, CA
Crema's Take
“Poesia Café is a hidden gem Italian bakery where the espresso drinks are taken seriously and paired beautifully with housemade viennoiserie that actually lives up to the hype—think perfectly flaky croissants and standout pastries like their pistachio biscuits and pecan praline muffins. The atmosphere strikes that rare balance between a proper coffee destination for espresso enthusiasts and a welcoming neighborhood spot where you'll want to linger over a burrata bruschetta sandwich, making it worth seeking out even though it's easy to walk past on the street.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused. A slow-sit spot, good for meetings. Pastries and light food on the menu.
Google Reviews
Absolutely delicious! The burrata bruschetta was fresh and flavorful, the croissant perfectly flaky, and the pistachio biscuit was a standout!
Great place for a coffee sandwich or pastry. Great service. Easy to walk past so keep your eye open.
Nice Italian bakery. Better than many Italian places in North Beach. I had the cappuccino and the Muffin Coffee Pecan Praline. Both were great but the muffin lacked the coffee taste! Great atmosphere and nice service!
Yummy Italian-style cafe and bakery serving a wide variety of viennoiserie , cookies, cupcakes, pies and cakes. Perfect to enjoy with espresso or coffee. Ready-to-go Italian sandwiches served on housemade focaccia are solid. A simple Mortadella with Sun-dried Tomato, yum. A…
Okay so I went to Poesía Cafe with the intention of only getting breakfast there. I had seen on Yelp the beautiful sandwiches and coffees that other folks had shown and I wanted to check it out. As I entered the individual behind the cash register greeted me with a big smile…
Crema Reviews
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