Great stop for a quick snack for breakfast or lunch. Numerous fresh options! The owner is so kind…read moreand the service just right. Seating outside, just inside the door, and there is additional seating farther back from the entrance if a quiet corner is your thing. Worth a stop on your way to explore the city!

Extensive coffee, tea, and food menu, delicious food, excellent cappuccinos, great service, nice…read moredecor, indoor and outdoor seating.

One of the few spots open for either a quick coffee or a sitdown coffee. A true staple of Bologna…read moreand the locals talk about stopping there on most tours I took. Alley sitting is limited but an option. Quick service. Expect a line if you show up later. Their croissants are YUM!

Got coffee in here, and it was alright, just normal. Nothing special nor anything bad about itread more

Fantastic coffee, pastries, sandwiches. BUSY place with outside and inside dining. Perfect…read morecroissants - many varieties.

Stopped in to enjoy an apertivo and Impero's selection of complimentary tapas that you have…read moreunlimited access to as long as you order at least one cocktail. It's an interesting marketing concept that I wish would catch on in the U.S. :) The space is very large and features both indoor and outdoor seating. It was extremely busy when we arrived but we managed to snag a table for two outside. The tapas buffet selection was varied and interesting and included finger sandwiches, pastas, rice, pastries, and more. As an added bonus, they bring you a complimentary cheese pizza just make sure to ask for it. We only stayed for one cocktail each but mine was very delicious and packed a punch. The food was just good/ok. Nothing mindblowing in a country where mindblowing food can be found on every corner but worth a stop in for the money.

What makes a great cup of coffee?…read more We look for smoothness and complexity, with no off-flavors. The beans should be neither under-roasted nor charred, and the brew should have at least moderate aroma and flavor. All these features make a perfect cup of coffee which can add as much energy and freshness as you can imagine. And if you want to experience it, then here is the BEST place for you.

Great place to study has tons of room. The coffee is good and cheap, and they offer a variety of…read morecoffee based beverages akin to what you'd find in Starbucks. There's also free WiFi which is a boon. They offer sandwiches, some juice, and a small selection of pastries.

Sweet little nook of a bar that has a great selection of Amaro.. outdoor seating, friendly &…read morehelpful staff.. glad that we read about Caffe Rubik in an article and it turns out that we had passed by many times. We enjoyed 2 local Amaro.. Blu & 7.5.. both interesting and unique. Unsure about the reviews regarding g unfriendly staff because the guys were lovely & helpful. Olives & corn nuts w/drinks.

We loved this bar, café. Had coffee and pastry here for 4…read moremornings. Very friendly service. Good coffee and sugar pills. Busy all day long. €3.90 for 2 coffees and 1 pastry.

So.... you and your partner are running around Bologna, getting romantic under porticos, shopping…read morefor leather, shopping for things, shopping, shopping, shopping. Then you almost walk into FP Pallotti Franco Never mind that you just had a satisfying lunch a few hours ago but, you're in Bologna where everything screams deliciousness. We ogled from outside, we saw specialty coffees being served, more importantly we saw an oasis of sweets. Had to come in here. And when I did oooooh, ooooh. I honed in on the desserts. We tried the panna cotta, chocolate/pistachio bonbon and a tortina. Loved the bites we had so much we vowed to come back. I think you will too. Visits: 1 Tip: Close to the University of Bologna, they close early like 7pm.

A little bit off the beaten track, but there is no place like it in Bologna for an early morning…read moreCappucino and Brioche. Offering a wide variety of pastries snacks and coffee specialities this small café on the Via de Borgo has it all. The staff are really nice and it's worth tracking down here for a good start to the day.

A great place to get fresh pasta in Bologna. They don't take reservations so expect to queue during…read morebusy times. Came for weekday dinner around 7:30 and it was about a 15 mins on queue until we got seated. The place is very busy inside and popping. you write your order on paper which is a cool experience. I ordered the tagliatelle al ragù and the tortellini in brodo, and both were excellent. The tagliatelle had that perfect fresh, silky texture, and the ragù was rich, deeply savoury, and comforting without being overly heavy. It felt like exactly the kind of dish you come to Bologna hoping to eat. The tortellini in brodo were equally memorable: delicate, neatly made pasta parcels in a clear, flavourful broth that was simple but full of depth. This place is highly recommended showcasing Bolognese cuisine.

I was a bit hesitant seeing the line, but it was fast moving and worth it…read more It's a fairly small restaurant, with half the seating around one giant table. It's not a place you'll linger over a leisurely meal. But the food is terrific. The menu is split between classics and creative takes, it was great to share and sample from several. There are certainly more "authentic" places you could go (even though this one has been around for decades); a dinner place in Italy whose kitchen closes at 8 raises an eyebrow. But it's a great experience as a visitor and inviting.

We stopped in for a quick breakfast and decided to sit outside instead of standing at the counter…read more If you sit outside a server will come and take your order. The cornettos and coffee were delicious. On the weekends the road is closed to vehicles and the tables are moved into the street which gives you great views of the historic surroundings.

Antico Caffee Scaletto served the best espresso this coffee snob had while visiting Bologna, Italy…read more It's far from the best coffee in all of Italy, but it's a quality pull of traditional espresso. I figured this place would be pretty legit based on the how crowded it was inside in the early afternoon. Locals were packed inside, but we managed to slip into a standing spot at the bar. Ordered two macchiatos (espresso with a dollop of cream) from the no-nonsense barista. I was surprised at the beautiful coffees we were served. Great care went into making these, and you could taste the expertise. Lots of tasty looking pastries were offered as well, but we didn't order any. This is a great place to stop for an afternoon espresso.

Great spot only steps away from the hustle and bustle of the center on a quite street. There is…read moreample seating inside and when the weather is nice a small table out front. The pastry selection isn't incredibly extensive but they make up for it in the taste. It is a family run affair, and the prices are very reasonable. They offer lunch service as well, and it is a great place to relax and to study. I often come here to sip coffee and read my book.