Irish Coffees at Buena Vista Cafe

Bartender has mad skills making Irish Coffees at the Buena Vista Cafe in San Francisco. He has been working there for 37 years!

[@ejnorman8781]

Customer: It must be so fun to make these every day! Bartender: Please kill me.

[@ogj5]

I actually worked next door as a fellow bartender. This guy was SUPER nice, an absolute professional, and chatted with my coworkers and I as he got us drunk before our shifts :p He did enjoy making the drinks enough to be there for decades with his brother I believe. He also gave my friends and I life and barkeep advice which has been invaluable.

[@agustinm9244]

what did he say @@ogj5

[@JetKerido]

@@ogj5curious about the advice too!

[@Luke-Emmanuel]

hahahaha

[@piterarellanopena2230]

JAAJAJAJAJAJ

[@k-leb4671]

I love how he has such a quick eye for which glasses aren't quite full enough, and he can quickly scoop amounts from one glass to another without causing much mess. He moves the glasses without any fear of them falling or causing more spillage. It's pretty cool and you can tell he's worked there for æons.

[@maxinelouchis7272]

Have enjoyed many many of these at this bar. Went there for breakfast one St. Patrick's Day (they have great food) and left around 8 that night. One of the greatest celebrations ever.

[@k-leb4671]

Woot I wish I was there!

[@LynnHarrod]

Damn! When you tell people you were partying at the Buena Vista all day, you literally mean *all day*.

[@abd4175]

Sounds great...a proper all day bender!☺️👍

[@iranie1291]

Damn how do you spend all day at a bar

[@gaylenwhited7284]

Sunday early they serve a wonderful breakfast. The place is very quiet. If you over indulged Saturday night. Have their light and lovely hangover cure Gin Fizz. I managed a restaurant named the"Tulip Garden in the middle of the block 728 Beach st. So I had a few Irish coffees along the way after closing my place.

[@dutchwolff2598]

As a bartender (Key West, Miami, Gainesville) love the pour. Across, then fast back. Folks love t'see that extra bit.

[@LynnHarrod]

Agreed. That final pour across is a masterstroke of bartending. It's what people remember and what keeps them coming back. All the comments here about him "wasting" coffee don't get it. The show, the presentation, is just as important as the product. It's what separates legendary joints from your garden variety bar.

[@michealolsen1299]

His well is a disaster. I am a TGI Fridays bartender and trust me, this can be done better, with mutch better flash and flair. My god...look at his filthy sleeves.

[@rsngrl]

this guy is actually super cool and he’s fun to talk to on not so busy day.

[@LynnHarrod]

One part of the ritual that's missing is when he fills the glasses with hot water first, in one long sweep like he does with the coffee. After a minute or two, he dumps the water out, two glasses at a time. He then proceeds with the coffee.

[@Concussed1.]

I love this place. The Rubens are also to die for. Never left hungry or sober. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@LynnHarrod]

I love Rubens, I love Irish coffee, and I love San Francisco, so it seems I must go here.

[@Stampistuta]

4 years ago I was here. Best Irish Coffee I’ve ever had.

[@cheriboberry1808]

Was he still there?

[@michealolsen1299]

You will get a much better coffee drink at Friday's in the good old USA.

[@forumcelebritypodcast]

Hard to beat; can't wait to have another! Amazing drink in an amazing atmosphere

[@marcmaza2821]

I seen that guy! He’s makes a lot of those! Every minute! There pretty good!

[@DougWittrock]

Probably made mine back in the 80's as well. Great Irish Coffee.

[@gordaodoasilo9138]

Comentário de quem nunca bebeu kkkkkk

[@mickla787]

That was awesome. What a master, anyone else and we’d all be covered in coffee right now

[@Bumbaclot213]

Floor is def covered in coffee

[@Guidoqq]

...and sticking in cream and sugar :)

[@michealolsen1299]

Take a look at his sleeves...he is covered in coffee??

[@micktorrans8123]

@@michealolsen1299 actually so is his torso 😅

[@msvanctran]

Impressive skills of this bartender making multiple hot beverages at the same time. Looks like he made two Bailey’s (or some Irish cream liqueur equivalent) & coffee drinks topped with whipped cream on the left.

[@Muddy283]

Those there aren't _"coffee drinks."_ Those there are Irish coffees.

[@supadopemex9245]

Muddy283 he’s talking about the ones with cream liqueur. Those are definitely coffee drinks. All the others are Irish coffees.

[@benjamenn2467]

@@supadopemex9245 baileys coffee lad

[@eplain222]

He probably served me in the early 80's

[@LynnHarrod]

I'm pretty sure that man will eventually make and serve every human being he's ever met an Irish coffee.

[@cheriboberry1808]

I rented the time share above the buena vista for 2wks in the mid 2000s n spent everydy there, that dudes awesome

[@chrisaskme811]

Yeah, served you the D

[@partybear2579]

That bartender looks dead inside…probably makes the best damn drinks on planet earth

[@MeNotchu]

Focused not dead. Have respect

[@michealolsen1299]

Wrong 100%.

[@johnKey-MaieLoboroCorpala]

Don TRYTMEANH AHBOUHTH Whahth YOUEALL was MEADH . SILEHNTH ANH GOEN SLEHPH UTS gohd

[@dankmemester123]

I think he’s just trying to look focused and professional. His stern look is meant to indicate he means business, not that he’s dead inside.

[@partybear2579]

@@MeNotchu Kiddo, I used to be a bartender and seen this look in many bartenders eyes, it’s a joke. Get the stick out your ass

[@wiredawg2005]

I can say I've been there once & maybe one day I'll make my way back and my Buena Vista was AWESOME!!!

[@tintocherian7715]

I went to a pub and got them to pour my Irish coffee over ice with whiskey and Baileys as the creamer...perfection.

[@supercook49]

this is on my bucket list

[@cdchase6116]

gee thanx for sharing...i'm on the east coast and have wondered about this place and the irish coffees, thanx again!

[@andreartadi7093]

Mom: I need you make 12 Irish coffee for my guests at 4 pm *Me at 3::59

[@sociosanch3748]

Amazing work

[@LynnHarrod]

I could sit in the Buena Vista all day, in the heart of San Francisco, with trolleys passing by just outside, and watch Paul makes 25 rounds of Irish coffee while I sip mine.

[@TheGrafton12]

He a legit sifu or sensei at this art

[@JanoyCresva]

and he probably wishes you'd order something else.

[@J._K._]

@@JanoyCresva drink and hangout with friends.

[@LynnHarrod]

@@JanoyCresva Nah, from what I've seen, Paul is very proud of their house specialty and of being a living part of San Francisco history.

[@MarlonDerAllerechte]

Idk why, but the stirring is sooo relaxing

[@natantataii8195]

I am left with only one word Hallelujah .. what a performance

[@kerryc.7438]

That guy looks like he’s pissed that somebody ordered all those !

[@michealolsen1299]

For sure pissed.

[@Eck010]

WOW! What a nice skill! Amazing!!!

[@hooman6305]

nice joke

[@richardhudak4571]

He's not that fast

[@loisroggenkamp5661]

So yummy! Best Irish treat ever!

[@TheBlackbelair]

So, the entire house was drinking Irish coffee it seems.

[@TheBlackbelair]

Must be THE house drink.

[@jcordova01]

They probably were. They are so good, most of the people are drinking it when you walk in.

[@wildernessman760]

1 table maybe that everyone wanted an Irish coffee 2 no sugar.

[@LynnHarrod]

@@wildernessman760 Looks like those two had Baileys added instead of cream and sugar. It's a nice alternative to traditional Irish coffee.

[@LynnHarrod]

@Roy Dunn It's an "Irish Cream Coffee." I used to drink it a lot. I'd order it in casinos when I played cards as a nice alternative after drinking beer all night. Cup of coffee with just a shotglass or two of Bailey's, topped with a nice layer of heavy cream. Perfection!

[@fabrizio5221]

Un soggetto così in qualsiasi altra parte del mondo farebbe la fame!

[@vagnmller507]

This is the best Irish Coffee video on youtube😜🤪

[@hom296]

Been going there since 1973!

[@n8n8n8n]

Now that's a proper coffee to start the day.

[@eddiemartinez7420]

so simple so delicious!

[@keithbarnes5434]

Paul and Larry Nolan are the best...my late Fatther loved these guys.

[@khanjones9390]

What a threatening display of power

[@shlomolevi4849]

Amazing whiskey ❤

[@andosugi]

This man is an artist

[@mcmp2005]

The 2 irish glass was upgraded instead of 2 cubes of sugar, it's the baileys 😁🥰 wow! Kinda strong irish whisky and baileys

[@bobbytoledoofficial8166]

I liked your way, awesome

[@jamesward3254]

Great Job

[@55Irishman]

So is it white sugar cubes or a table spoon of brown sugar?

[@thomaskoppensteiner5557]

Would order five of them just to see him making them.

[@fajarramadhan8279]

Damn..it looks cool on hot coffee.. 😃☕

[@wmkyorima21]

Yotoさんから来たけど、予想を裏切られたわ(笑)

[@grzegorzfajfer3987]

WHAT HE SPILLED COULD MAKE FIVE EXTRA DRINKS.

[@adiginting7739]

Seems like this is a go to place in San Francisco

[@bartonpercival3216]

Been there since the 1930's. And Fisherman's wharf is just down the block for some of the freshest seafood in the city. Don't forget to try the famous San Francisco style sourdough french bread!!!!!! 👍

[@NotRyan96]

What a pro! wow 👍

[@richardhudak4571]

I'm a bartender and he's not that fast

[@MrMoscowrus]

It's good that at least he didn't spit in his coffee

[@perth45]

love it there....

[@c_h_]

Dude is splashing hot coffee all over the bar

[@VtotheKallday]

That bartender has made over 1 million irish coffees. legend.

[@Yong_Goh]

actually I read the figure is closer to about 5 million. If you factor that the place has been open about 40 years... and 350 coffees a day (conservative figure). Its 350 x 365 days x 40 years. Believable

[@yungmentalproblems]

​@@Yong_Gohpoor guy man. Someone sentenced him at birth to make 5 million coffees

[@chotuusian4127]

Good work

[@danikadelpino6184]

I felt this so deeply😢

[@StevetheBartender_]

2:56 grabs the glasses by the rim 🤦‍♂

[@romeroxxxx]

Welcome to the real industries my friends

[@sypenks]

Doing your job with big love and enthusiasm 🤣🤣🤣

[@JewelBlueIbanez]

He’s in the zone.

[@hollanddutchman3169]

Proffesionele at work 👍

[@mickeyvincent3845]

THIS is a bartender 😎

[@stephenkane2464]

Fantastic

[@peacemaker_1105]

It was like watching a scene from a movie🎬

[@Giggidygiggidy12]

Anyone else wondering how the glasses never seem to fill up until he poured the cream at the end🧐

[@tashac4593]

Looks like my dream job

[@Muddy283]

Yeah, but can you make Irish coffees like he does? Will you ever??

[@RealArtsMedia]

Miss it so!

[@robulmer8387]

I miss it so much. Old school SF.

[@airlanggabhumintaraamitaba8363]

In My country, Indonesia , same style also can be seen Difference is, in Indonesia , warung = streetfood vendor do not provide Irish coffe But the way they serve coffe or tea are same 😄 some glaasses are put in the table , can be 7-12 glasses And then , some coffee or the are poured just like the video

[@ThePeters2010]

Absolutely no fucks given.

[@Bitnapontube]

Grab the glasses on top in Germany and it was your last day 🙈😁

[@alexmdrful]

Bartender: here is your drink Me: Well...thanks for making the glass dripping Hot coffee

[@エリザベス-y2s]

かっこえぇ

[@vd3364]

Give every man his Dew.

[@joeees7790]

As the original slogan was.

[@LesterCrestLS]

How many times a week do you wash your work clothes? Bartender: Yes.

[@rustonleroy]

Lester Crest lol

[@trevorgwelch7412]

He has more coffee on his clothes and on the floor then in the glasses .... messy bus boy 😊 I can see Jerry Lewis doing this and getting fired .

[@Mepicaelhuevoderecho]

That man know what he does Holy shot

[@irishguy8555]

An that’s how you fucking make Irish Coffees for everybody!!!✌🏻😅🍀🥃🇮🇪

[@jbeard82]

What are the cubes he dropped in the glass?

[@susiati8403]

What do you use coffe arbica/robusta?

[@larspeters7719]

High end..

[@RiamCute]

How it taste?

[@gtALIEN]

does he have something like an automatic shaker underneath?

[@W50T]

Frother

[@MrPixeldoc]

Disgusting, ... this is maybe a Commercial Version but it´s clearly - NOT HOW TO DO IT. First you heat the Glass with 1-2 tsp BROWN Sugar inside, when the sugar begins to caramelize you pour about 3-5cl Irish whiskey over it, then give it a short stir and fill the Glass with Coffee. After that add some Whipped Cream on top and NEVER and i repeat NEVER touch a custumers Glass at the Rim or hold it like he does in this Video !!! ...and for some Knowledge it was NOT invented by the Buena Cafe, they copied the Original Recipe from an Airport Restaurant in Ireland.

[@nileshbenz1]

How many white hairs part of its its racipe 😅

[@carsonhc305]

I ordered a Margarita in the Buena Vista once. It was horrible. I deserved it. That's like ordering an Irish coffee in Pedro's.

[@earthling123]

2 sugar cubes Black cofee Whisky? And heavy cream milk

[@dougbloom3672]

I'll have 18 Irish coffees please.

[@michaelbyrd524]

Nice show. Bet those glasses are sticky.

[@eltonwild5648]

What a mess man. But i can tell this was glamorous decades ago

[@Ghorda9]

the counter top was designed to take the mess, so it's not really a mess.

[@denisejones3017]

Yummy

[@ぴーちゃん-r3s]

コーヒーを淹れるときの適当さがかえって気持ち良い。コレ日本なら五月蝿い奴いそうだな。

[@kraptastic333]

Arm moving at 120 inches per minute like a cnc machine lol

[@vijayippagunta8683]

If an Indian bartender did this the Americans would go bat shit crazy. 🤣

[@jimmymcjimmyvich9052]

Why? Indian bartenders know their trade too.

[@simonwalker3896]

its great but its $12 for a small glass. Just know that going in.

[@bobrosse497]

He is so dirty, he's making the coffe like a crazy

[@РоманКуличенко-е1в]

Налил Или Отлил ?!!

[@Diddmaster]

Don't you have to caramelize the sugar? Or flambé the alcohol?

[@LynnHarrod]

I'm sure there are a million variations, but this seems to be the gold standard.

[@guillermobrajovic5043]

This is more like the food chain version of irish coffee.

[@michaelcap9550]

Taffer would cringe seeing him grab the glasses at the top.

[@elluisito000]

Why is he wearing white?

[@argodamalung4391]

that's called in java is jayeng

[@schnozz87]

This would take about 4hrs in the UK 😂 every single coffee made on a machine, the whisky poured out to an exact measure, not a single millilitre extra, risk assessment for the hot coffee, COSHH assessment for the cream...

[@АлександрПасько-ж2ж]

When it was filmed? What year is it?

[@kepoine]

wasted half the coffee, half the whiskey

[@LynnHarrod]

It's a small price to pay for the "show" he gives to the customers. That's a big reason their Irish coffee is famous, and why we watch their videos.

[@dogall89]

Just using Irish Whiskey doesn't make it an Irish coffee, this should be Powers pot still

[@myartchannel3299]

quality of the result?

[@eplain222]

you dont walk out of the Buena Vista. You crawl.

[@rustonleroy]

So good. And you order more than one!

[@robertsooy7635]

I have been there the best Irish coffee ever