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Best Cafés in Milan

Milan's café culture runs from classic coffeehouses to third-wave roasteries. Our selection covers the best places for coffee, pastries, slow mornings and remote work across the city's neighborhoods.

8
Curated venues
$ - $$$
Price range
Brera, Città Studi / Porta Venezia edge, Porta Venezia
Top neighborhoods

Best Cafés in Milan: The best options include Orsonero Coffee in Città Studi / Porta Venezia edge, Pavé in Porta Venezia, Gelateria Paganelli in Porta Nuova / Varesine. We've curated 8 venues across Milan's top neighborhoods based on quality, atmosphere, and guest reviews.

At a glance

VenueNeighborhoodPrice
Orsonero CoffeeCittà Studi / Porta Venezia edge$
PavéPorta Venezia$
Gelateria PaganelliPorta Nuova / Varesine$
Pasticceria CovaQuadrilatero della Moda$$$
Pasticceria Marchesi 1824Centro Storico / Cordusio$$$
Lot ZeroPorta Genova e Tortona$
Fioraio Bianchi CaffèBrera$$$
Caffè FernandaBrera$$

Top 8 Picks

Orsonero Coffee Cafe
Orsonero Coffee - Cafe in Città Studi / Porta Venezia edge, Milan
Cafe
Specialty coffee Third Wave Small

Orsonero Coffee

Città Studi / Porta Venezia edge

$

Milan's pioneering third-wave specialty coffee bar

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Pavé Cafe
Pavé - Cafe in Porta Venezia, Milan
Cafe
Bakery Viennoiserie Breakfast

Pavé

Porta Venezia

$

Artisan bakery and pasticceria, the Porta Venezia breakfast standard

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Gelateria Paganelli Cafe
Gelateria Paganelli - Cafe in Porta Nuova / Varesine, Milan
Cafe
Gelato Historic Family Run

Gelateria Paganelli

Porta Nuova / Varesine

$

Family gelateria since 1930, classic craft and Milanese flavours

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Pasticceria Cova Cafe
Pasticceria Cova - Cafe in Quadrilatero della Moda, Milan
Cafe
Historic Caffè Pasticceria

Pasticceria Cova

Quadrilatero della Moda

$$$

Milan's 1817 caffè-pasticceria, on Montenapoleone since 1950

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Pasticceria Marchesi 1824 Cafe
Pasticceria Marchesi 1824 - Cafe in Centro Storico / Cordusio, Milan
Cafe
Historic Belle Époque Pasticceria

Pasticceria Marchesi 1824

Centro Storico / Cordusio

$$$

The original 1824 pasticceria, Belle Époque intact

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Lot Zero Cafe
Lot Zero - Cafe in Porta Genova e Tortona, Milan
Cafe
Specialty Coffee Roastery Quiet

Lot Zero

Porta Genova e Tortona

$

All-female micro-roastery for serious specialty coffee

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Caffè Fernanda Cafe
Caffè Fernanda - Cafe in Brera, Milan
Cafe
Art Adjacent Design Led Elegant
$$

The Pinacoteca di Brera's own bistrot-café

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By Neighborhood

2
Brera
1
Città Studi / Porta Venezia edge
1
Porta Venezia
1
Porta Nuova / Varesine
1
Quadrilatero della Moda

Frequently Asked Questions

Which venue is the top-rated pick?
Our top-rated choice is Orsonero Coffee in Città Studi / Porta Venezia edge. Milan's pioneering third-wave specialty coffee bar
How many venues are on this list?
We've curated 8 venues across 5 Milan neighborhoods, with the highest concentration in Brera.
What is the average price range?
Prices range from $ - $$$, where $ is budget-friendly and $$$$ is premium fine dining. Most venues on this list fall in the $$ range.
Which neighborhoods are best for this?
The top neighborhoods are Brera (2), Città Studi / Porta Venezia edge (1), Porta Venezia (1), Porta Nuova / Varesine (1), Quadrilatero della Moda (1). Each offers a distinct atmosphere and dining style.
Do I need reservations?
We recommend reservations for most venues on this list, especially on weekends. Popular spots like Orsonero Coffee can book up days in advance; for casual venues, weekday walk-ins are usually fine.