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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.
Signature drink: Ombra of Amarone Classico
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.
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Casa Coloniale's chocolate counter in Verona runs alongside Caffe Coloniale on Piazza Viviani.
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.
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Torrefazione Quetzal in Veronetta is a small specialty roaster on Via XX Settembre.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.