Dolce Locanda is Giancarlo Perbellini's central Verona pastry counter on Via Catullo, opened in 2014 with an open-kitchen coffee corner. A 2026 editor pick.
Signature drink: Espresso with Veronese pastry by Giancarlo Perbellini
Tip: The risino (Veronese rice cake reinterpreted by the chef) plus espresso is the morning move; pandoro A Ernesto carries November to early January.
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.