7 editor picks in Bologna.
7 brunch places in Bologna we have eaten in, sorted by editor score. All cuisines in Bologna | Brunch across every city.
Brunch in Bologna leans on the city's cafe and bakery counters rather than dedicated all-day rooms. Forno Brisa on Via Galliera and Caffe Terzi on Via Oberdan handle the morning pastry and coffee end, while Pappare near the university and Neighbourhood Coffee on Via San Felice run lighter daytime plates. Aroma Caffe on Via Castiglione is a steady centro stop between the two.
Aroma Caffe in Bologna's Centro Storico runs the modern weekend brunch from 09:00-15:00, with avocado toast, granola bowl and the V60 filter coffee.
OrderAvocado toast, granola bowl, flat white
TipWalk-in only; the weekend brunch fills after 11:00. The avocado toast is 12 euros and the brunch sets 18 euros.
Forno Brisa in Bologna's Centro Storico runs the weekend bakery brunch with the cornetto integrale, the sourdough bread, the daily pastries and the filter.
OrderCornetto integrale, brioche, sfoglia pastries
TipFive shops citywide; the Galliera flagship has the widest carte and the brunch crowd fills after 10:00 on weekends.
Caffe Terzi in Bologna's Centro Storico is the Manuel Terzi specialty espresso bar with a simple morning carte of cornetti and brioche, the long bar standing.
OrderSingle-origin espresso, cornetto, brioche
TipCounter-stand only; arrive before 10:00 to skip the queue. Cash and card both fine.
Caffe Rubik in Bologna's Centro Storico runs the modern weekend brunch from 09:00-15:00, with eggs benedict, avocado toast and a V60 pour-over that draws.
OrderAvocado toast, granola, eggs benedict
TipWalk-in only; the weekend brunch fills after 11:00. The brunch sets are 18 euros and the avocado toast 12 euros.
Pappare under the Due Torri in Bologna's Centro Storico is the international-flair specialty coffee bar with the wholegrain pancakes, scrambled-egg toast.
OrderPancakes with wholegrain flour, scrambled-egg toast, single-origin V60
TipWalk-in works; the shared convivial table fills first, the Galleria Acquaderni terrace seats are quieter. The Sunday brunch runs all afternoon.
Caffe Scaramagli on Strada Maggiore in Bologna is the long-running family cafe with the traditional morning cornetto-and-cappuccino, the Sunday pastries.
OrderCornetto integrale, cappuccino, brioche
TipCounter-stand only; arrive before 09:30 for the morning cornetto and pasticcini. The Sunday pastries sell out fast.
Gelateria Stefino Bio in Bologna's Bolognina district is the 100 percent organic gelateria with the small-batch daily carte, the Bolognese gelato-in-brioche.
OrderPistachio gelato in brioche, granita
TipThe gelato-in-brioche is the morning order; cash and card both fine. The pistachio rotates Tuesday through Sunday.
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