I saw this place while walking earlier this week, and went back for breakfast this morning. The…read moreplace is clean and bright with lots of stainless steel, and the staff is very friendly (and speaks terrific English if that is important to you). What it IS: Let's set an expectation -- you're never gonna get a New York bagel outside of New York. I am a realist - I find I'm happier that way! That said, this was a nice experience. The bagel gave a good chew (which was what I was looking for!). The schmear was not quite to NYC standards -- maybe Charlotte standards... but it was nice fluffy cream cheese. And the caffe Americano was... caffe Americano. What it's NOT: This is not a pasticceria... it's a BAGEL SHOP. You cannot get a bagel AND a nice brioche. You come here for a bagel. Breakfast bagel, bagel sandwich, bagel chips.... If you don't want a sweet pastry breakfast, and just want a taste of home, come here!

Doesn't compete with Noah's or any of my favorite local shops back home - but this place is a nice…read moreslice of home. I normally get a plain bagel, with cream cheese and smoked salmon, so I can't say anything about the other bagels or menu options. But the reason I first started frequenting this place was for their amazing Hot Chocolate (it's like a delicious pudding of warmth that just makes you feel cozy). Unfortunately, it's a season item so you have to keep an eye out for it during the winter. If you enjoy your bagel. Or need a quick lunch, this is a good option.

INSANELY LARGE PORTIONS - split your dishes! The service is impeccably slow; the owner/manager was…read morea bit rude. However, the food was tasty. We were shocked by the exorbitant prices but realized that any of their dishes can be split between two people. The food was tasty and well made. As a coffee snob, I thought California Bakery served one of the most delicious, perfectly dialed-in espressos in Italy. The cappuccino was delicious. Worth a visit!

We enjoyed breakfast at the California bakery twice on our week long trip to Milan. This tiny…read morelittle breakfast spot packs quite the punch as it's name suggests. They have approximately 40 plus tables for full capacity. There are tons of stuff on the menu. It reminded me of the Cheesecake Factory menu. I ordered the scrambled eggs with toast and fresh cut fruit and it tasted awesome. This place is another local favorite and I think on both occasions we and another table were the only tourists as most tables were occupied by Milanese folks. We didn't get to try any of the desserts as we went pretty early in the morning but I bet you they most probably were excellent too. 5 star breakfast spot in the central Milan area. Would recommend going there once on your trip to Milan.

Good Food. Clean Restaurant. So many choices of Food and pastries. Friendly and courteous staffread more

Wonderful first breakfast in Milan!…read more Would definitely recommend the bagels. Friendly service, English spoken and assertive. Thank you for a lovely breakfast.

Great little place to quench your burger craving! Burgers fantastic and service was first rate…read more We enjoyed our meal immensely and I don't hesitate to recommend you go there and enjoy a burger.

Wonderful bakery that opens early. Perfect for tourists with a full itinerary ahead. We got the…read moreolive and tomato focaccia and a pastry with tiramisu filling. Both were very delicious. There's not much seating but people are quick to leave when they've finished their food or coffee. Clean restroom. You can watch the bakers bake at the back. Very classy decor.

The food was good, quick, and the atmosphere felt good. We kicked back and relaxed so we could go…read moreback for more. The Italian hot chocolate was superb. Get stop on our vacation.