If you appreciate a good cappuccino as much as I do, you'll want to add some of these specialty coffee shops to your Milan itinerary! 

Milan, Metropolitan City of Milan, Italy

Specialty Coffee Shops in Milan

Italian espresso is all over Milan and no longer consumed only in bars, but also in markets, railway stations, bookshops and boutiques. Very good espresso is available all over the center of the city and so too is Starbucks as of 2018. 
3rd wave coffee is slow to arrive in Milan as the city is saturated with really good espresso which always costs less than 1.50 euros. 
If you’re interested in old-school roasters, really good espresso and 3rd wave spots, this is the Thatch board for you.

Milan Coffee Crawl

What could be better than to enjoy a cup of coffee in a cozy coffee shop or atmospheric cafe in one of the most elegant Italian cities - Milan?

The correct answer: for true lovers of coffee nothing could be better, or maybe just a company with whom you take this cup of coffee.

I live in Milan and I adore exploring nice places where you can slow the moment and enjoy the taste and aroma of flavored coffee sometimes even with some delicious desserts. 

If you are also a fan of this philosophy, save this guide for your next trip to Milan!

Guide for coffee lovers in Milan 

You would like to travel/move to Milan but you are feeling a little lost? Don't worry, I have been there too! Big cities can be overwhelming and as a newby you might need to be careful to not fall into tourist traps, or miss out on a wonderful experience right around the corner. 

I moved to Milan 4 years ago, and after a lot of exploring (and a lot of walking!) I have discovered many nice places, beautiful corners and I know my way around like a local.

I like to share my experience and knowledge, so I put together a guide with all my favourite spots in Milan. 

I listed and mapped out my favourite  touristic attractions, museums, aperitivo places, breakfast places, cafes, Italian restaurants, foreign restaurants and gelaterie.

Specifically, you will find the following in this guide;

 🏛 11 touristic attractions
🎨  6 museums
🥂  6 aperitivo places 
🥐  5 breakfast places
☕️ 4 cafes
🍝 8 Italian restaurants
🍙 5 non-Italian restaurants
🍦 5 gelaterie

In this way, I hope to help you make you trip to Milan easier, and save lots of time on research!

Milan is a truly special and unique city, so I hope that thanks to this guide, you will be able to enjoy it to the fullest!



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I've been living in Milan for 3 years now and having a huge passion for everything food and beverage related...I've spent a lot of time trying different restaurants, bars and cafes! Here you will find my general go-to spots!

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Loste Café

Loste Cafè is a beautiful blend of old and new in that they serve very traditional Italian breakfast and lunch items while embracing the modern coffee shop needs of the iternational community in Milan. They just opened in 2021 so they are the new kid on the Milan specialty coffee block!
Add this one to your must-visit list!
They have an impressive pastry menu but of course, if you're a celiac, you want to stear clear of the pastries...they are NOT gluten-free!

Scandinavian vibes mixed with the concept of a typical Italian bar. Loste Cafe offers unique, freshly baked goods, and a casual lunch.  
Tip: as this is a very popular location, thanks to its unique concept in Milan, you might find yourself waiting in line during the weekend. If you can, go throughout the week. 

Flaky variations on European classics, including the double-baked almond pain au chocolate and sugar biscuit with custard cream and jam filling, which often run out by midday.

Minimal design, friendly atmosphere, quality coffee and soooo good pastries

Don't Miss: Cardamom Bun or Cinnamon Roll

Loste Café

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