Hole in the Wall Coffee San Francisco

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Brooke from San Francisco

""Hole in the Wall Coffee" in San Francisco is in the beautiful neighborhood of Telegraph Hill/North Beach. Its name says it all, really..."

I don’t think anyone will question the fact that San Francisco has a romantic essence to it. Sure, it’s been depicted in movies and television, and maybe that has influenced us on some level. Over the years, I’ve found one particular neighborhood that delivers that essence in droves, this neighborhood being Telegraph Hill/North Beach. I think I’ve fallen in love with this neighborhood, in large part due to its history. It’s tangible, and its resonance evokes questions and instantly makes one wish they had a personal SF historian to answer such questions.

I’ve spent many afternoons traipsing around this neighborhood and every time it’s so amazingly beautiful. Words can’t even describe it, really. I get infected with its drunken state of beauty. It feels Mediterranean; the smells of focaccia waft as you pass Liguria’s bakery, Goorin Bros. Hat Shop always bouncing with dapper men, the dive bar with endless stories, and of course, the perfectly lined Italian restaurants on Columbus Ave, makes for the best people-watching.

With all these images and smells to take in, you might find yourself missing something quite special. Nestled sweetly on a hill between apartment buildings is a very charming and delightful hole-in-the-wall coffee spot. Its name is appropriately called Hole in the Wall Coffee. Its weathered and rustic façade faces the sidewalk and has a trimmed menu for your go-to coffee specials. There are usually two wooden stools placed outside. It's perfect for you and a friend.

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San Francisco Spotter Brooke

About me Hello there! I work for a non-profit that supports the Golden Gate National Parks. In this role, I often come across visitors and love to encourage them to explore, not only parts of San Francisco, but our well-known park sites that offer so much beauty and history as well! I love engaging with visitors and locals, seeing what interests them. You can learn a lot about people and I’ve met so many interesting characters over the years. I was a former film student many moons ago. And while that didn’t pan out, I naturally found photography as my go-to creative outlet. It pleases me...

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524 Union St.

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Nov 13, 2025

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