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CafésGuide was updated: November 25, 2025

In Italy, gelato is eaten just as religiously as pasta. It’s not only Italy’s delicious answer to ice cream, but it is also a way of life. Accompany yours with a strong espresso or cappuccino for the full Milan café experience.

Camparino in Galleria

Camparino Cafe is located at the entrance to Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, just a short stroll from Teatro alla Scala. Toscanini and Verdi were just some of the celebrities who frequented this venue. Camparino in Galleria is essentially the symbol of the Milanese Aperitivo. Opened in 1867, the interior is impressive with mosaics by Angelo d’Andrea. If you stand and drink by the bar, you can avoid the steep prices that rise once you sit down with table service.

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Sant Ambroeus

Sant Ambroeus is a sober and elegant 1930s cafe, which breathes classic Paris. Add an Ambrogiotti (dark chocolate with zabaglione filling) to your coffee for a flavourful sugar kick. If you have a sweet tooth, you have come to the right place, for they have all kinds of tasty cakes, pastries and ice cream.

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Pasticceria Cova

Cova is the most famous cafe on the fashion street Via Monte Napoleone. Elegant men and women enjoy afternoon tea and coffee while nibbling on Pasticcini cookies and Montebianco pastries. Don't miss the chance to try some of their speciality chocolates.

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Princi

Princi bakery offers smouldering hot coffee and freshly baked focaccia, cake and pizza by the slice. They also have an enticing lunch menu, so whenever you feel like it, pop in for a real treat.

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Marchesi 1824

In operation for nearly two whole centuries, Pasticceria Marchesi is one of Milan's longest-standing and most reputable pastry shops. Staff are willing to consult customers on the multitude of sweet creations on offer; these are to be paired with coffee and enjoyed in the intimate seating area in the back.

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Pavé

The wildly popular espresso bar and cafe does gourmet breakfasts and serves the foamiest cappuccinos in town — at least, according to its wide customer following. At peak hours the place is easily identified by the queue forming outside. Their panini are a great choice for lunch.

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Pasticceria Castelnuovo

The elegant ambience of the Castelnuovo's exterior merges with its likewise appealing interior and assortment of cakes, biscuits and chocolates. The recipes for the Torta Enrico and Fiordipesco have been handed down from past family generations and should definitely be given a try.

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10 Corso Como Cafe

The garden cafe of 10 Corso Como is hidden in the quiet courtyard. Whether you've come here to shop or not, stop for a bite in the cafe, restaurant and bar. They serve lunch (Mon–Sun from noon to 3pm), dinner (7:30pm to 10:30pm), as well as coffee and cocktails all day long. The space masterfully transitions from indoors into the lush garden with seasonal flowers and perennial plants.

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Peck

All of Italy's culinary delights are on display at Peck, Milan's longstanding deli that spans three underground floors. Meats and cheeses, olives and oil, along with baked goods and sweets, are all up for sale and/or consumption at the on-site cafe.

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Cafés in Milan

Camparino in Galleria

Sant Ambroeus

Pasticceria Cova

Princi

Marchesi 1824

Pavé

Pasticceria Castelnuovo

10 Corso Como Cafe

Peck