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.

Best little sandwich spot in Milan. Quick, cheap, al fresco. Staff moves fast and the food is high…read morequality. Sit outside under the promenade and have a beer and a sandwich!

Excellent food at and excellent price. Their wines were fantastic too. Enjoyed the outdoor seating…read moretoo. As well as bathroom access in a busy/tourist part of downtown. The service was phenomenal and I will definitely be back. Thanks for a great experience.

We were in the area to check out the nearby museum and decided to come for a light breakfast. It is…read morevery chaotic if you come on a weekday morning because there are several offices in the area, with the staff getting their morning espressos and drinks before work. If you are a regular and have it figured out, it seems to work. However, with a language barrier and being the first time here, we needed some time before we could figure out the system. There was no clear menu at the cashier, no staff to ask or a flow to follow. Everyone just seems to mill around and try to catch the attention of the servers behind the bar. If it takes a minute for you to order at the cashier, you get the distinct feeling that you are in the way and holding up the world behind you. Once we finally ordered blindly, the got our items it was a lot more relaxed. There are plenty of small and large tables, providing more than enough seats since everyone was drinking at the counter and leaving. Be forewarned that tea is ALOT more expensive than any coffee based drink. Like multiple times more expensive. Food was okay, it was enough to start the day but nothing spectacular. For the price of the items, I would much rather go somewhere less chaotic.

People have told me many things about God Save The Food…read more They were all mixed reviews. Some liked it, some said it was overrated. Well I just had to try it for myself. Love the entrance because it's automatic. WHOO HOO! The interior is super cute, reminds me of a cafe in New York City. LOVEEEE! It was a little bright thought but then again, I was half awake and in need of coffee. I was a little disappointed in the size of the americano. I thought I would get a HUGE cup of Joe like I would at Tizzy's. I had to order two but that still was not enough, but it was only 1 euro. I tried pancakes because I wanted breakfast even though it was lunch time. I didn't even bother looking at anything else on the menu. It came with two thin pancakes and fruit. I loved the fruit but I wished the pancakes were thicker and fluffier. There was no sitting fee. YAY! My pancakes was 10 euros and each cup of americano was 1 euro. So it was a well spent 12 euros. Service is excellent, the place is clean and very modern. I will come again to try the other food and do a review update till then you should totally give this place a try!

Excellent place with lots of history. Food was amazing and the staff were very friendly. We don't…read morespeak Italian (only English and French) and it was no problem.

I have to update my score from 4 to 5. Today I tried the pain au Chocolat (which they call…read more"fagottino") and it was a proper croissant dough with a delicious chocolate filling. Crunchy outside and soft inside, with a beautiful honeycomb structure. Absolutely delicious. Skip the classic Italian Cornetto/brioche, go for the croissants. Espresso and cappuccino were very good too.

This was our go to breakfast and lunch spot in Milan. We got all of our cappuccino's from here. Not…read moresure where they get their beans from but the espresso was smooth! Great service and food. The girls behind the counter were very patient with us. Overall a very cozy spot to do takeaway or sit and relax.

It's a nice looking place…read more Location (Porta Venezia) is great. Breakfast is good, I should try it for brunch soon (it looked yummy). You can see from a window the chefs in the kitchen baking the things they sell. You can also enjoy a good glass of wine while you seat outside at a small counter. It's pricey though. And some of the staff, not that welcoming and polite I must say, does not speak English.

This location is closed. The store front is empty and there is a for lease sign on the door.read more

Excellent breakfast stand. Espresso was some of the best I had in Italy. The turkey breakfast…read moresandwich came on a delightful bun, fluffy and tasty like a croissant. Wife had avocado toast, and fruit, both were good as well. Very cheap and quick cafe.

On our visit to Milan we came for breakfast at Farins & Cucina at around 9am and the restaurant was…read morestill not open. We hung around for a few minutes yet nothing happened so we decided to head somewhere else as we were on a schedule. Later in the week we decided to give this another try and I am glad we did. This time we got here closer to 11am and the place was buzzing. We were seated promptly along with the menus. I ordered the veggie omelette and it turned out to be really good. Even though we didn't get a chance to try but they have a lot of bakery pastries and sandwiches which most people were taking out and looked pretty yummy. 5 star cafe a couple of minutes walking from the Duomo in Milan. We tried the breakfast and it was awesome.

Right off the main touristy square on a side street, you will find Farina & Cucina, with windows of…read moresweets that just pull you in. Since we were looking for something other than pasta or pizza, we were pleased to sit and enjoy a meal here. As soon as we entered the restaurant, we were greeted and sat down at our choice of tables. I must have had the biggest eyes ever, as I just couldn't get enough of the pastry shelf....lined with colorful shapely items that I was going to have....after lunch. Ordered our drinks, Ichnusa beer. A regional local beer that is OH SO GOOD. As we made a final decision on our meal...I couldn't have been more pleased. This place offers you many choices, from panni's, to pastas, to hot meals, to pastries, to breads to take away... you name it...they have it. I settled on the chicken in rosemary with grilled veggies and a salad. When they brought out my plate, I was in heaven! The chicken was cut thinly smothered in a rich gravy with grilled eggplant and zucchini with tomatoes. This dish was succulent, with a nice mild taste of rosemary, but the gravy is what did it for me. It was rich in flavor, creamy, and I wanted to pick my plate up and lick it clean....but I didn't. The veggies were lightly grilled with olive oil and mixed well with my meal. I then had to top if off with a few different pastries. I can't tell you the name, I just pointed until I was done. I had a pistachio pastry, a lemon pastry, Nutella filled pastry, and a pistachio filled....all were delicious and devoured. I wish I had time in Milan after finding this place, because I was in love with that chicken dish, and know that I could never recreate it at home. I would definitely go back if in the Milan area again....even if just for the chicken without pastries!

Great local spot with delicious pancakes and coffee options! And, they know a little English (thank…read moreyou)! I ordered the americano and pancakes with maple syrup and fruit. Delicious!