Maison Livre is a cafe in Centro Storico, Modena.
Editorially verified September 29, 2026 by Elliot Marsh, TableJourney editor. Source.
5 hours
Discover the Bolognese Hills with a guided tour of two historic wineries, including vineyard visits, wine tastings, and local delicacies amidst breathtaking scenery.
5 hours
Tour the vibrant local markets and immerse yourself in a private cooking class in a local home with a certified Italian home cook. You can learn local recipes before t...
7 hours
Experience the production of Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, and learn about Lambrusco wine. Visit a balsamic vinegar factory, and after enjoy a lunch to explore local cuisine.
Address: Via Emilia Centro 103, 41121 Modena
Parì, Caffè con Cucina, on Modena's Via Francesco Selmi serves breakfast and lunch plates, with two evening openings a week near the centre.
DrinkEspresso and avocado toast
TipIt reopens for dinner only on Wednesday and Friday evenings; the rest of the week it closes after lunch.
Caffè Oleari on Modena's Via Manfredo Fanti opens before dawn for espresso, gnocco fritto and home-baked pastries near the Crocetta rail line.
DrinkEspresso with gnocco fritto
TipIt opens at 04:30 for market porters and shift workers; the gnocco fritto with ham is the classic order.
Stracaffé on Modena's Via Morane pours espresso, pastries and a daily brunch and wine-bar menu, open Monday to Saturday until 18:00 in Buon Pastore.
DrinkEspresso and pastry brunch plate
TipIts wine-bar hours only run to 18:00, so it works best as a daytime coffee and brunch stop rather than an evening one.
Bar Pasticceria Pamela on Modena's Via Emilia Est opens at 05:00 daily for espresso, pastries and savoury lunch plates on the San Lazzaro side.
DrinkEspresso and morning pastry
TipIt runs breakfast to aperitivo across a single long shift, so it stays a useful stop well past the morning rush.
Parì, Caffè con Cucina, on Modena's Via Francesco Selmi serves breakfast and lunch plates, with two evening openings a week near the centre.
DrinkEspresso and avocado toast
TipIt reopens for dinner only on Wednesday and Friday evenings; the rest of the week it closes after lunch.
Snack Cafe di Barbieri Gessica on Modena's Via Elia Rainusso serves espresso, cappuccino and cakes to the San Faustino area on weekday mornings.
DrinkCappuccino and cakes
TipReviewers single out the cappuccino and cakes; it closes at 13:00 on Saturday and stays shut on Sunday.
Pasticceria Caffetteria Antica Napoli on Modena's Via Milano bakes Neapolitan pastries and pours espresso daily except Monday, south of the centre.
DrinkEspresso and sfogliatella
TipThe upstairs seating floor overlooks Via Emilia and gets busy for the Sunday morning pastry run.
