The roasters writing the coffee scene in Milan: who they are, where they source from and where to drink it.
The roasters writing the coffee scene in Milan. who they are, where they source from, and where to drink the result.
Orsonero Coffee roasts its single-origin lots in a small facility adjoining the Via Broggi cafe in Porta Venezia. Founder Marco Colzani sources traceably from Ethiop
Sources from: Ethiopia, Colombia, Brazil, Kenya
How they serve: Espresso, Filter, Pour over, Whole bean retail
Sevengrams in the Porta Genova design district roasts specialty lots from Ethiopia, Guatemala, Rwanda and Honduras in a converted warehouse with a street-facing cafe
Sources from: Ethiopia, Guatemala, Rwanda, Honduras
How they serve: Espresso, Filter, Whole bean retail, Subscription
Cafezal on Via Solferino in Brera is Milan's only roaster dedicated entirely to Brazilian single-origin lots. The cupping table at the back is for wholesalers; the p
Sources from: Brazil
How they serve: Espresso, Pour over, Whole bean retail
% Arabica Milano on Via Dante is the Milan outpost of the Japanese specialty roaster that sources rare-lot Ethiopia and Yemen lots. The minimalist all-white space an
Sources from: Ethiopia, Yemen, Japan, Colombia
How they serve: Espresso, Filter, Whole bean retail
Gianfranco Gamba Caffe on Via Palermo in Brera is the artisan torrefazione that has roasted Milanese espresso blends on copper drum roasters since the 1960s.
Sources from: Brazil, Ethiopia, India
How they serve: Espresso, Moka, Whole bean retail
Peak food season in Milan is year-round.
Local dining hours: lunch around 12:30, dinner from 19:30.
service is typically included; small extra is welcome but not expected.
Ask the next local you meet what they would order. Milan rewards trust.