7 brunch in Naples, editor-picked for sunday brunch. The sunday brunch destinations editors return to. All brunch in Naples.
Pasticceria Poppella ★ 4.8
sanita · Via Arena della Sanita 24, 80137 Napoli
Hours: Daily 07:00-22:00
Poppella in Naples' Sanita has run the family pastry counter since 1920, with the fiocco di neve (snow-flake cream brioche at 1 euro 50) the morning pastry.
Tip: Open daily 07:00-22:00. Weekend queue can be 30 minutes; the Vomero branch at Via Belvedere 84 is calmer.
Pasticceria Attanasio ★ 4.7
centro-storico · Vico Ferrovia 1/4, 80142 Napoli
Hours: Tue-Sun 06:30-19:30, closed Monday
Attanasio near Naples Central Station fries sfogliatelle since 1930 at 2 euros, the city's cheapest and best standing breakfast and the closest good.
Tip: Closed Monday. Cash only at the counter. The queue moves fast; sfogliatella riccia sells hot from 06:30.
Gran Caffe Gambrinus ★ 4.5
toledo · Via Chiaia 1/2, 80132 Napoli
Hours: Daily 07:00-22:00
Gran Caffe Gambrinus on Piazza Trieste e Trento in Naples (1860) is the city's defining morning ritual, with the counter espresso and hot sfogliatella.
Tip: Standing at the counter is one-third the price of the seated terrace. Arrive by 09:30 on weekends before the tour groups.
Chalet Ciro ★ 4.4
chiaia · Via Francesco Caracciolo fronte Via Orazio, 80122 Napoli
Hours: Daily 08:00-02:00
Chalet Ciro in Naples' Mergellina has faced the Lungomare seafront since 1952, with the rum-soaked babà gelato and fresh graffa (fried doughnut).
Tip: Open until 02:00 daily; the morning pastry rush is 08:00-10:00 before the promenade heats up.
Scaturchio ★ 4.3
centro-storico · Piazza San Domenico Maggiore 19, 80134 Napoli
Hours: Daily 07:00-21:00
Scaturchio in Naples' Piazza San Domenico Maggiore has run the pastry counter since 1905, with the ministeriale (chocolate-rum disc) and the babà au rhum.
Tip: Open daily 07:00-21:00. The ministeriale is the must-order at 4 euros; pair with espresso for under 6 euros total.
Luminist Cafe Bistrot ★ 4.1
toledo · Via Toledo 177/178, 80134 Napoli
Hours: Mon-Sun 08:00-19:00
Luminist on Via Toledo in Naples sits on the ground floor of the Banco di Napoli building (home of Gallerie d'Italia), a Michelin-recognised bistro serving.
Tip: Open Monday to Sunday 08:00-19:00. The quietest window is weekday mornings; weekend brunchers fill it by 11:00.
Caffe Mexico ★ 4.0
centro-storico · Piazza Dante 86, 80135 Napoli
Hours: Daily 07:00-21:00
Caffè Mexico in Naples' Piazza Dante has poured the city's strongest espresso since 1956, with the pre-sweetened cup the local tradition; five locations.
Tip: Espresso 1 euro 20 at the standing counter; order 'amaro' for no sugar, 'normale' for the pre-sweetened local cup.