Gelato here was creamy and delicious. $3 Euro for a small and you have to pay first before…read moreordering. There were plenty of flavors to choose from. ....| \ _ , , , - - , , _ , .../ , ` . - ' ` ' . _ \ - ; ; ; , _ ..| , a - ) ) _ . ; . ( ` - ` - ' - ' ' - - - ' ' ( _ / . _ ) - ' ( _ \ _ ) 2018

Guido Gobino is famous for his chocolate. The cute boutique…read moreon the corner of Via Lagrange Giuseppe Luigi is near the Egyptian museum and well-known designer shops like Prada. Once inside the shop, you can peruse the lovely embossed chocolates displayed like jewels in cases. Also on the shelves are bags and boxes readily available for quick purchase. When I entered the shop, the staff kindly offered my a sample of two varieties of gianduja chocolate that they were famous for. I decided to enjoy something cold to drink in their internal cafe. This delightful room is A-i-r C-O-N-D-I-T-I-O-N-E-D !!! On the very very hot day I was window-shopping I had to have a cold chocolate drink at the Gobino cafe. The service isn't that good, as the staff remain in the front boutique area. So I have to go and ask about ordering a drink. There is a lovely booklet menu to choose your options. I got a chocolate shake and was presented with the drink as well as a small ceramic tray holding two pieces of chocolate/gianduja candy. How lovely. I slowly drank my shake and perused the chocolate and food literature that was on the shelves. This is a great place to pass the time of day. You avoid the heat here and also have many chocolate treats to choose from. Delicioso!

Our lil family of four decided to get us some chocolate for Valentine's Day. And this place was…read moreexcellent. We sat in front which was heated with heat lamp as we enjoyed our variety of lil chocolates. My 5 & 3 year olds had the hot chocolate and loved it very much. Great place. A must stop if in Turin with a sweet tooth

Happened to drop into this place to get some bread for breakfast and came back with warm focaccia…read moreinstead :-) I had never imagined I would love eating a focaccia for breakfast so much. A lovely lady runs this place and the focaccia was warm when I got it. Picked up two flavours and she probably had about a dozen different ones. I had a tomato, olive, anchovy and cheese one and another with just onions and herbs. The crust was so fabulous and the topping so simple yet packed full of flavour. I think I ate my piece very quickly and wanted to go back and get some more ;-))) Must remember to go one more time before leaving town ;-)) great place for a wonderful focaccia :-)) PS will try to take some photos before I leave town and post them :-))

Finally a hipster-like place I can call home! Found Pai on American Thanksgiving day, craving a…read moreslice of home. I fell in love right when I walked through the door -- the people working there are lovely, fun, and had a ton of recommendations. While I waited for my coffee, I read some biking magazines, some of which were on california (swoon, my lonely heart). With bikes hanging in the back and the smell of coffee beans on comfy chairs, this is a place I will return to again and again. I got a cheesecake which I shared with a friend. it tasted divine, and a perfect pairing with coffee or tea.

This place does a great job combining a simple, basic bike repair shop with a great neighborhood…read morebakery/deli. Come here on the weekend for creative, healthy and affordable brunch deliciousness. The stack of savory eggplant parmesan pancakes was particularly awesome. Great fresh orange juice, Guido Gobino drinking chocolate, and a great cappucino too. Right across the street from Guido Gobino's factory.

Loved how this place looked so popped in for an afternoon espresso. There's a small coffee bar in…read morethe back of this chocolate and cookie shop. Lots of blue ribbon wrapped containers of biscotti and more (would make lovely souvenirs). Fresh pastries are available at the counter too. This is a local place (most of the old timers were having coffee and eating slices of cake). Another popular bakery item here are the Cannoli to Veneziane (brioche filled with custard) and tasty looking apple turnovers. I was only here for the espresso, so I didn't let the treats tempt me away from my mission. I ordered, plunked down my euro with some change as a tip, downed my espresso and left. Easy, fast, and tasty. A great place if you need a little Italian pick-me-up.