Antica Bottega del Vino (banco) is a cafe in Verona.
Antica Bottega del Vino's marble counter has poured Verona's reference ombra since 1890 on Vicolo Scudo di Francia, 4,500 labels on the back bar.
Tip: Stand at the counter for the ombra-and-cicchetti circuit; sit for the full kitchen. The 2018 Amarone Classico by the glass is the move.
Address: Vicolo Scudo di Francia 3, 37121 Verona
Casa Coloniale's chocolate counter in Verona runs alongside Caffe Coloniale on Piazza Viviani. Editor pick on TableJourney with address and what to order.
Signature drink: Single-origin hot chocolate
Tip: Hot chocolate season runs October to March; the pralines box (€8 for six) is the Verona souvenir to actually carry home.
Pasticceria Castelletto in Verona runs a small pastry counter on Via Roma between the Arena and Castelvecchio. A 2026 TableJourney editor pick.
Signature drink: Espresso with tiramisu
Tip: The tiramisu is sold by the small individual cup (€3.50); ask for it with an espresso for the €5 mid-morning break.
Torrefazione Quetzal in Veronetta is a small specialty roaster on Via XX Settembre. Editor pick on TableJourney with address and what to order.
Signature drink: Single-origin filter coffee
Tip: Order a V60 filter (€4) and ask for the rotating Ethiopian or Honduras single-origin; the room fills with university regulars by 09:30.
Caffe Borsari in Verona has run a tiny standing-counter espresso bar since 1969 on Corso Porta Borsari. A TableJourney 2026 pick, with address and bookings.
Signature drink: Creamy espresso with house brioche
Tip: Stand at the marble counter for the €1.30 espresso and a brioche; the seated tables outside cost €4 for the same coffee.
Caffe Tubino in Verona is the tiny espresso counter on Corso Porta Borsari (sibling to Caffe Borsari next door). A 2026 TableJourney editor pick.
Signature drink: Tubino espresso blend
Tip: The Tubino blend is roasted in-house; ask for it with a brioche for the €3 stand-up breakfast.
Caffe Coloniale in Verona is the shaded-terrace cafe on Piazza Viviani, a tea-room-style space with a wide drinks list. A 2026 TableJourney editor pick.
Signature drink: Spiced colonial-style coffee
Tip: The weekend brunch (10:30-14:00) is one of the few real brunches in the centre; outdoor tables fill from 11:00 in summer.
