Caffe Scaramagli is a cafe in Bologna.
Editorially verified May 19, 2026 by Lewis Vaughan, TableJourney editor. Source.
Tip: Counter-stand only; arrive before 09:30 for the morning cornetto and pasticcini, the Sunday pastries sell out fast.
Address: Strada Maggiore 38/A, 40125 Bologna BO
Forno Brisa Cafe in Bologna's Centro Storico is the modern bakery-and-cafe flagship with the daily sourdough cornetto, the filter coffee bar and the brunch.
Signature drink: Filter coffee, cornetto
Tip: The Galliera shop runs 07:00-20:00; the weekend brunch carte fills after 10:00 and counter pastries restock through the morning.
Caffe Terzi in Bologna's Centro Storico is the Manuel Terzi 2003-founded specialty espresso bar with single-origin beans, hand-pumped espresso machines.
Signature drink: Single-origin espresso
Tip: Counter-stand only; arrive before 10:00 to skip the queue. Cash and card both fine.
Caffe Zanarini on Piazza Galvani in Bologna is the 1850-founded grand cafe in the Bolognese 19th-century tradition, with the long marble bar.
Signature drink: Cappuccino, Sfogliatella
Tip: The terrace seating runs at full sit-down prices; the bar counter is the locals' price tier and the morning cappuccino is the order.
Aroma Caffe in Bologna's Centro Storico is the Aroma roasters' flagship cafe, with the V60 pour-over and the filter brew bar at the back, plus a daily brunch.
Signature drink: Filter coffee
Tip: Counter and table seating both work; the brunch carte runs 09:00-14:00 on weekends, walk-in works.
Caffe Rubik in Bologna's Centro Storico is the modern third-wave cafe with the V60 pour-over, the affogato al caffe and a small but well-edited.
Signature drink: Espresso, gelato affogato
Tip: Open daily 07:30-19:30; the brunch slot 10:00-13:00 on weekends is the busiest. Walk-in only.
Caffe della Corte in Bologna's Corte Isolani is the courtyard cafe in the medieval Casa Isolani arcade, with the 1860 fittings, the morning cappuccino crowd.
Signature drink: Espresso
Tip: The courtyard terrace seating is the spot to ask for in summer; the morning espresso runs 07:00-10:00 with the locals.
