Best Cafes in Milan
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From the classic Marchesi 1824 and Starbucks Reserve Roastery, to lesser-known spots worth adding to your trip.
★ 4.3 · 3,573 reviews
Climb the stairs at Marchesi 1824 for a coffee break above Milan's most famous arcade. Order pastries and a cappuccino, then linger over the Galleria view in the elegant upstairs room.
★ 4.4 · 31,841 reviews
Step inside the Starbucks Reserve Roastery on Piazza Cordusio, a coffee destination in a historic Milan building. Try a handcrafted signature drink and wander the grand interior.
★ 4.2 · 2,019 reviews
Slip into Bar Luce, the retro Wes Anderson cafe inside Fondazione Prada. Order a pastry or prosciutto sandwich, then soak up the pastel interior, vintage furnishings and jukebox over a coffee.
★ 4.1 · 4,466 reviews
Pay a visit to Gelsomina, the airy Milan bakery that built a following on maritozzi. Bite into a cream-filled bun and linger over coffee in its bright dining room.
★ 4.4 · 3,086 reviews
Head to Pavé for a breakfast that goes beyond the usual Milan cornetto. Choose from its range of pastries and savoury options, and ask the staff about the chocolate panettone.
★ 4.4 · 2,689 reviews
Pause for an affogato or a pastry at a classic café on Milan's fashion street. Enjoy elegant surroundings between boutiques.
★ 4.7 · 2,735 reviews
Join the queue at Orsonero Coffee, a Milan favourite for specialty coffee. Order a pour-over or flat white, pick up a baked treat, and take a seat outside if you can find one.
★ 4.6 · 4,956 reviews
Step into Ciacco, a contemporary Milan gelateria loved for its natural, inventive flavours. Combine a few scoops, perhaps lime and juniper or a Mediterranean mojito, and enjoy them alongside a coffee.
★ 4.5 · 3,964 reviews
Treat yourself at Chocolat, a stylish Milan spot devoted to gelato and chocolate. Queue for a multi-scoop cup, add a hot chocolate or cake slice, and linger as late as 1:00 AM.
★ 4.6 · 3,107 reviews
Treat yourself at Terra Gelato on Via Vitruvio, one of Milan's most praised gelato counters. Pick two or three flavours, such as hazelnut, pistachio or lemon, and enjoy them on a short stroll.
★ 4.5 · 2,586 reviews
Treat yourself at Artico Gelateria, a favourite gelato stop in Milan's Isola district. Pick from artisanal flavours like pistachio, chocolate and almond praline, and enjoy them in a cone topped with cream or in a cup.
★ 4.2 · 1,145 reviews
Visit CREMA Alta Gelateria for one of Milan's most talked-about scoops. Choose between original and salted pistachio or another rich flavour, and enjoy it as a late-evening treat.
★ 4.2 · 1,297 reviews
Step into an elegant Milan pastry shop for panettone and sweet treats. Enjoy a coffee in an artful, mezzanine-level room.
★ 4.4 · 1,967 reviews
Settle in at NOWHERE for a relaxed, creative brunch in Milan. Order a cortado with the Spiced French Affair or one of the sweet buns, and let the friendly staff steer you through the menu.
★ 4.2 · 3,823 reviews
Stop for coffee and a light lunch at Lavazza's modern Milan flagship. Sit in the stylish space and rest between sights.
★ 4.0 · 5,181 reviews
Linger at LùBar, a design-forward Milan restaurant that opens early and closes late. Start with coffee and pastries in its elegant, camera-friendly interior.
★ 4.3 · 518 reviews
Join the line at Fòla, a lively Milan bakery worth the short wait. Choose from laminated pastries, cinnamon rolls and savoury danishes, and add a cappuccino.
★ 4.5 · 863 reviews
Taste some of Milan's best gelato at GnomoGelato. Try the salted pistachio and eat it as you walk.
★ 4.5 · 728 reviews
Stop for a refreshing gelato in the lively Navigli district. Enjoy it by the canals on a warm evening walk.
★ 4.2 · 3,917 reviews
Settle into Biancolatte, a chic Milan bakery and gelateria open from early morning until late. Choose pastries, a fruit tart or homemade gelato, and browse the gift shop on your way out.
★ 4.3 · 1,484 reviews
Drop into Marlà Pasticceria for a Milan morning built around the maritozzo. Take a ticket, choose from the pastry counter or a toasted sandwich, and pair it with a fresh juice or coffee.
★ 4.7 · 1,493 reviews
Head to Cafezal Torrefazione for a serious specialty coffee in Milan. Order a flat white or a Colombian V60 and drink it at an outdoor table, with staff happy to talk you through the beans.
★ 4.8 · 567 reviews
Start your Milan morning at a specialty coffee shop that visitors return to daily. Order a well-made cup before you head out.
★ 4.6 · 1,247 reviews
Pick a gelato or a warm crêpe on the way to Navigli. A late sweet stop for a night walk.
★ 4.5 · 1,172 reviews
Order an affogato in Milan: hot espresso poured over cold gelato. Enjoy it in a cool, stylish gelateria.
★ 4.2 · 1,162 reviews
Step into L'ile Douce Milano for a cosy, unhurried breakfast. Pair a crisp cornetto filled with vanilla cream with a cappuccino in a friendly, relaxed setting.
★ 4.4 · 2,088 reviews
Settle in at Loste Café, a modern independent spot in Milan. Order a fresh cinnamon roll and an iced latte, and enjoy a bright, relaxed morning break.
★ 3.4 · 1,007 reviews
Begin your day at Pasticceria Sissi, a tiny pink bakery-café lined with vintage prints. Order a cappuccino and a cream croissant at the counter the way locals do.
★ 4.3 · 606 reviews
Start your day at Clèa Pasticceria Culinaria, a Milan favourite for morning pastries. Order a fresh croissant or roll with a coffee and join the locals at the counter.
★ 4.2 · 685 reviews
Pull up a seat at SISU, a roomy coffee shop with a relaxed, open-door feel. Order a cappuccino or cold brew, and try the avocado pancakes if you want something more filling.
Milan · 🥐 Breakfast
Marchesi 1824
45 min
Milan · ☕ Coffeebreak
Starbucks Reserve Roastery
Bar Luce
30 min
Gelsomina
Pavé
Cova Montenapoleone
Orsonero Coffee
25 min
Ciacco
Chocolat
20 min
Terra Gelato | Via Vitruvio
Artico Gelateria - Isola
CREMA Alta Gelateria
G. Cova & C.
NOWHERE - BISTROT & SPECIALTY COFFEE
1h
Flagship Store Lavazza - Milano
LùBar
Fòla
GnomoGelato
Gusto 17 - Navigli | Tortona District, Milano
Biancolatte
Marlà Pasticceria
Cafezal Torrefazione Specialty Coffee
Il Cafetero Specialty Coffee Milan
LE COLONNE GELATI & CREPES
Gelateria Umberto 1934 Milano
L'ile Douce Milano
Loste Café
Pasticceria Sissi
Clèa Pasticceria Culinaria
SISU.
