This place is a must-try!!! Located in the mezzanine floor above the Prada store at the Galleria…read moreVittorio Emanuele II in Milan. Not only do they have the best hot chocolate in that I've tried, they have quite a selection of pastries & breakfast plates to choose from while enjoying the view of the central lobby of the famous gallery. The staff here are very attentive & helpful in explaining their various specialty cakes & pastries

It was alright. Line to get in was expected. We ordered two espressos and drank at the counter. The…read moreespresso tasted as though the pull was slightly burnt. Not my favorite spot in Milan. Cute location and nice staff though

The service was excellent and the food was delicious especially the duck and the dumplings!read more

Avevo altissime aspettative per questo posto, perché una sera di mesi fa, passando davanti alla…read morevetrina, avevo visto un video del loro riso saltato (riso all'uovo dorato). Ripassando oggi ho visto in menu anche gli Xiao Lon bao e I San ji bao, che teoricamente sarebbero tipo gli Xiao Lon bao, ma passati alla piastra. Mi accomodo e ordino esattamente quelle tre cose. Le ragazze molto gentili e interni accoglienti, moderni e puliti. Arriva per primo il riso, mi avvento subito, ma rimango deluso. Mi aspettavo tanto uovo bello arioso e soffice, in realtà era tutto piuttosto secco e molto salato, ne ho lasciato metà. Poi arrivano i San ji bao alla piastra e ahimè sono quelli più panosi. Il ripieno di maiale molto buono, ma l'involucro non è il mio tipo, quindi lo lascio lì e mangio solo il ripieno. Infine arrivano gli Xiao Lon bao, finalmente qualcosa di buono sopra la media. Forse un po' grandini, ma comunque buoni. Se i San ji bao avessero avuto questo tipo di pasta, sarebbero stati ottimi. Tutto comunque molto salato, forse un po' troppo. Insomma sono rimasto un po' deluso, probabilmente è colpa mia che avevo alzato le aspettative un po' troppo.

Lavazza Super Crema: Founded in Turin in 1895 by Italian Luigi Lavazza, Lavazza Coffee is still a…read morefamily business as it is currently administered by the third and fourth generations of the Lavazza family. I discovered their Super Crema blend as it frequently came up while searching for best tasting brands that can be found at grocery stores. The packaging is an attractive dark blue and gold that radiates elegance. Super Crema is a blend of both arabica and robusta beans with origins in Asia and South America. The official description from Lavazza is "full-bodied, harmonious experience, with notes of roasted hazelnut and brown sugar." My bag contained whole beans and grinding them at home helped me to brew the freshest cup possible. Sipping a warm cup, I could detect a mild roasted hazelnut, brown sugar is a stretch though. Regardless, this is still a delicious blend and is significantly better than the only other blend I've tried from Lavazza. Doughboy approved Doughboy_Food_Reviews *I brew my coffee using 7.5 oz of water to 2 tablespoons of grounds, adding 1 packet of Splenda and 1.5oz of vanilla almond milk

Cute coffee shop in down town Milan Good luck with parking…read moreas street parking is only thing available and it's a crap show. The service was unparalleled the ladies waited on you super quick and were very helpful. The service was speedy although if you wanted to stay and enjoy your time w no rushing you were welcome to do that too. Food and drinks were all made with high quality ingredients and you definitely get what you pay for here They take cc

If you're in Milan, especially near Navigli, do yourself a favor and stop by Gelateria Orso Bianco…read more-- hands down, one of the best gelaterias in Italy! With the sweetest people running it! Their Dubai chocolate gelato is absolutely next level -- rich, smooth, and perfectly intense without being too sweet. It's a must-try! Their traditional flavors are just as impressive -- creamy, authentic, and made with top-quality ingredients. Whether you're walking along the beautiful canals or just looking for a sweet treat in Milan, this place is a gem. Can't wait to go back!

This had to be one of the best gelato spots we tried in Milan! The employees were extremely…read morefriendly and there were so many flavors to choose from. I ordered a medium cone at first to share with my friend and we came back to each order our own. The small was (3 euros) and consisted of up to 2 flavors. The medium is (3.70 euros) and can include up to 3 flavors. They also allowed samples which was a great way to decide which flavors we wanted. We tried Pistatio, Crema Vaniglia, Cookies, Orso Bianco Celebration, Tiramisu, and Caramel Peanut. All flavors were amazing and creamy!

Small menu, but really good food and service. I particularly like the whole grain bread options!read more

Great vibe as soon as you walk in. It gets busy so be prepared to wait. The staff were very…read morefriendly even though they were busy. The pastry counter was amazing. Lots to choose from. I went with the double baked and it was delicious. Looked like an almond croissant, but has raspberry and white chocolate hidden inside...it was a good start to the day! The savoury breakfasts that came out all looked really good and they do lunch as well. Definitely worth a visit. Quick do take out but slower, relaxed eat-in service.

A friend and I stopped by for breakfast in Milano. It was walking distance from the major…read moreattractions like Il Duomo, but certainly wasn't a tourist trap. Many locals stopped in for the traditional Italian standing at the counter espresso and cornetto. We, however, wanted to sit down and relax and they had ample seating upstairs to do so. The waitress brought our cappuccinos to our table and we enjoyed looking down at the bustling cafe. The pastry selection was amazing and it was hard to decide what to get! I got a savory croissant sandwich and a pistachio cream-filled croissant. I ate a croissant every day for a week in Italy and these were definitely the best ones we found! The pistachio cream was a little sweet and it was filled to the point that when I bit in it exploded everywhere, but then again I'm a bit of a mess. Also no regrets. If I had been in Milano longer I would have come back to try even more pastries!

It's all delicious, esp. the Pannetone. Very pleasant staff, good vibe to just chill out on the…read moremezzanine. I turned into pretty much a daily visitor while I was there. The fruit and yogurt breakfast is a delight for the eyes too.

one of the best pistachio gelatos in milan!! the gelato has actual bits of pistachio that provide a…read morelot of texture. with every purchase of ice cream, you get a waffle chip and get to pick between the chocolate sauces to dip it in. they also have a sit-down option where you can order a Cappe Speciali, like an elevated sundae. The issue was that our order came out looking nothing like the image with its various toppings, yet after informing the waiter, they took it back and added the additional toppings.

Our Airbnb host actually recommended this chain of shops for gelato, but affogato in the morning we…read morehad instead! This one is located near the duomo and wasn't too busy despite the presence of their breakfast menu and multitude of tables. There was definitely a small up charge to sit at the tables which was of no bother. The affogato felt oddly satisfying in the morning, though the vanilla gelato was more the texture of ice cream. Maybe they save the real gelato -- which are kept in the small covered metal containers -- for the actual gelato orders?

Going to keep this short.... as my teenage Nephews would say, "Bomb -a$$ gelato,...no cap"…read moreSeriously, crazy good, mobbed every night by locals, what else do you need to know. Pistachio gelato, literally tastes like 'Roasted Pistachios out of a bag. Maybe try "Cioccolato fondente é Pitacchio siciliano" three days later and I'm still thinking about it.....

A genuine gelato store, not a fake tourist trap like can easily be found…read more Staff are friendly and helpful, prices are a little high, but you are paying for quality, not quantity.