The roasters writing the coffee scene in Naples: who they are, where they source from and where to drink it.
The roasters writing the coffee scene in Naples. who they are, where they source from, and where to drink the result.
Caffè Kimbo in Naples is the city's biggest coffee roaster (1963), the family-owned brand behind the dense Neapolitan espresso served at every kiosk.
BeansBrazil, Colombia, Vietnam, Ethiopia
BrewsEspresso, Whole bean retail, Pods
TipThe Espresso Napoletano intense blend is the house signature; whole-bean retail at 10 euros 250g.
Caffè Toraldo in Naples has roasted espresso blends since 1860, the third-oldest family roaster in the city, with the espresso bar on Via San Liborio.
BeansBrazil, Colombia, Ethiopia, Honduras
BrewsEspresso, Whole bean retail
TipClosed Sunday. The 100 percent Arabica blend retails at 14 euros per 250g; the espresso runs 1 euro 20.
Ventimetriquadri on Vomero in Naples is the city's first SCA-certified specialty cafe (opened 2017 by Vincenzo Fioretto), pouring single-origin espressos.
BeansEthiopia, Colombia, Brazil, Kenya
BrewsEspresso, Filter, Flat white, Whole bean retail
TipClosed Sunday.
Caffè Mexico in Naples has poured the city's strongest espresso since 1956, with five branded espresso bars across town and the trademark pre-sweetened cup.
BeansBrazil, Colombia, India
BrewsEspresso, Whole bean retail
TipFive branches across town; the Piazza Dante original is the loudest. Order 'normale' for pre-sweetened.
Gran Caffè Gambrinus on Piazza Trieste e Trento in Naples has roasted its house espresso blend on-site since 1860, a Belle Epoque salon for the literary set.
BeansBrazil, Colombia, Ethiopia
BrewsEspresso, Whole bean retail
TipStanding at the counter is the local way; sitting at a marble table runs three times the price.
Kimbo's Vomero branch on Via Cimarosa runs the same Espresso Napoletano intense blend as the centro storico flagship, with whole bean retail and pods.
BeansBrazil, Colombia, Ethiopia
BrewsEspresso, Whole bean retail, Pods
TipOpen daily 07:00-22:00.
Caffè Passalacqua in Naples is the family roaster (1948) with the Cremador blend across the city's espresso counters, the third-generation Passalacqua family.
BeansBrazil, Colombia, Honduras
BrewsEspresso, Whole bean retail
TipRoastery tours by appointment via the website. The Cremador 100 percent Arabica retails at 16 euros 250g.
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