Best of Bologna
The best breakfast and brunch in Bologna
Start with Forno Brisa in City center for sourdough pastry and coffee, Caffè Terzi in Via Oberdan for espresso and a pastry and Aroma Caffè in Via Porta Nova for specialty coffee and brioche. Here are all 5, with what to get at each.
- Forno BrisaCity center · bakery, pizza al taglio
Get: Sourdough pastry and coffee
New branch; bakery with savoury food. Popular bakery known for naturally leavened pizza al taglio, crusty loaves and focaccia made with stone-ground flours.
- Caffè TerziVia Oberdan · coffee bar
Get: Espresso and a pastry
Beloved Bologna coffee bar near San Vitale known for carefully made espresso and a short, serious menu of brews.
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Where is the best breakfast and brunch in Bologna?
Chef Amazing’s picks start with Forno Brisa (City center), Caffè Terzi (Via Oberdan) and Aroma Caffè (Via Porta Nova). All 5 places are on this page with what to get, where they are and a map.
What should I order?
At Forno Brisa, get sourdough pastry and coffee. At Caffè Terzi, get espresso and a pastry. At Aroma Caffè, get specialty coffee and brioche. At Caffè Pasticceria Gamberini, get brioche and cappuccino.
How does Chef Amazing pick these?
From Chef Amazing’s city guide and lists for Bologna: the places critics, chefs and locals keep recommending, checked and kept current, with what to order at each. Nobody pays to be on them.
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