Coffee shops, bakeries with seats and the places Milan lingers in over a cortado.

Where to sit and slow down

Orsonero Coffee ★ 4.7

porta-veneziaMon-Fri 08:00-18:00, Sat-Sun 09:00-18:00Work-friendlyWifi

Orsonero Coffee on Via Broggi in Porta Venezia is Milan's leading specialty-coffee address, founded by Marco Colzani in 2016. The white-marble counter serves single-

Signature drink: Single-origin espresso and batch filter

Via Broggi 15, 20129 Milano

Cafezal ★ 4.5

breraMon-Fri 08:00-19:00, Sat 09:00-18:00, closed SunWork-friendly

Cafezal on Via Solferino in Brera focuses exclusively on Brazilian single-origin lots, roasted in-house and served as espresso or pour-over. The standing counter and

Signature drink: Brazilian single-origin espresso

Via Solferino 27, 20121 Milano

Bar Gattullo ★ 4.3

navigliMon-Sat 06:00-20:00, closed Sun

Bar Gattullo at Viale Porta Lodovica has served Milanese espresso and house-baked cornetti since 1962. The corner bar with its original marble counter and pastry cas

Signature drink: Traditional Milanese espresso and cornetto

Viale Porta Lodovica 2, 20136 Milano

Drogheria Reale ★ 4.2

navigliMon-Fri 07:30-19:00, Sat 08:00-18:00, closed SunWork-friendlyWifi

Drogheria Reale on Via Tortona in the design district is the specialty-coffee anchor of the Porta Genova creative quarter. The exposed-brick room serves rotating sin

Signature drink: Specialty espresso and cold brew

Via Tortona 3, 20144 Milano

Caffe Cova ★ 4.6

centro-storicoMon-Fri 08:00-20:00, Sat 08:30-20:00, Sun 09:30-19:30

Caffe Cova on Via Montenapoleone has served espresso to the Milanese fashion circuit since 1817. The gilded room and the hot zabaione served at the marble bar are a

Signature drink: Espresso con panna and zabaione caldo

Via Montenapoleone 8, 20121 Milano

Zero Milano ★ 4.1

centro-storicoMon-Fri 08:00-19:00, Sat-Sun 09:00-18:00Work-friendlyWifi

Zero Milano on Corso Magenta near Santa Maria delle Grazie is the flat-white-and-matcha address for the museum district. The minimalist room is the specialty-coffee

Signature drink: Specialty flat white and matcha latte

Corso Magenta 15, 20123 Milano

Cafés in Milan, FAQ

When is the best time to eat in Milan?

Peak food season in Milan is year-round.

What time do people eat in Milan?

Local dining hours: lunch around 12:30, dinner from 19:30.

How does tipping work in Milan?

service is typically included; small extra is welcome but not expected.

What is the one dish to try in Milan?

Ask the next local you meet what they would order. Milan rewards trust.

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