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    Gran Caffè Gambrinus

    3.6 (166 reviews)
    ModerateDesserts, Cafes
    Open 8:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    Touristy
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    My beautiful wife
    Briana C.

    Walked in on a whim and it was confusing at first being this was my first time in Italy. There's a to-go counter that you can only place to-go orders at and if you would like to be seated there's a different hostess stand for that as well. My wife and I decided to stay a while and people watch from the window. The staff understood English so that made it easy to communicate. We ordered a mimosa and a caffe and received free snacks on the house which consisted of two different types of pastries, chips and nuts. I am forced to give them three stars because there was a long hair baked into my pastry which was very disappointing but I know these things happen. Other than that my drink was tasty, the views from out window seat were lovely and we enjoyed our pit stop at Gran Caffe. Note: It cost to use the bathroom here if you are not purchasing something.

    Lemon cake
    Tim A.

    From Chicago, first time at Gambrinus today. Here are some thoughts: --Stopped by on a hot afternoon, place was busy, very big. --This is a classy, fancy cafe. People are dressed casually, but place has banquet feel, with striking mirrors and sculptures. --Waiters are excellent. --I had the lemon sorbet and it was delicious!! Set between two frozen lemon peels : ) --My wife had the lemon cake, frosting was delightful! --This is the kind of place my 2 twenty something daughters would love. Highly recommended!

    Eve R.

    SO happy we started our first day here! Had the best pastry (cornetto but with fruit and pastry cream) and cappuccino of my whole stay. Prices weren't even that bad, compared to what I would pay at home. Was able to sit outside, served quickly, and service was solid. Inside counter ordering was a bit chaotic, but there is plenty of indoor seating in addition to the covered patio. Reminds me a lot of Zum Schwarzen Kameel in Vienna.

    Joshua F.

    On a walking tour of Naples and had a break so we visited this café. The tour guide recommended it. It was extremely busy because it is the oldest café in Naples. The atmosphere is moving quickly as it's a deli type café. Just so you know if you want to go to a "bar" in Europe, it mostly means coffee. We had a cup of American coffee and a couple of pastries. The coffee was strong and good and the pastries were absolutely delicious. The service was quick and efficient but not very friendly. Enjoyed it and it looked like everything in there would've been delectable.

    Caprese salad
    L C.

    We were really looking forward to returning to Naples and visiting this historic coffee, traditional savory, pastry and gelato cafe. In particular, the outdoor covered eating area that is adjacent to one of the main tourist attractions and close to the ferry terminal. Unfortunately we were somewhat disappointed by the poor service and mediocre food. One of those situations where you see all of these amazing treats in their showcase and menu but when it arrives it's all looks and so so taste. We ordered cocktails, coffee, baba and their version of pizza. Pizza was awful, two in our group felt unwell after. I had Caprese salad and Diet Coke, it was ok. The three camerieri spent most of their time chatting, paying very little attention to their tables. Very much felt like they were doing you a favour serving your food. Food is expensive considering. The bathrooms prehistoric, no lock on the door, very dirty, which was surprising considering there was an attendant. Aside from historic aspect I'm sure there has to be a better option.

    Mel T.

    Stopped by on a Saturday at around noon to see the oldest cafe in Naples. The original plan was to sit down in the dining area, have some coffee and some pastries. But we didn't want to fill up on pastries at lunchtime, so we just went to the quick service area. You have to order/pay at the register first, which was kind of confusing because I don't recall seeing a menu there. So we just showed a picture of the pastry we wanted and we got the pistachio sfogliatella. It was amazing. It was so light and airy, which went perfectly with the richness of the pistachio creme, which wasn't overly sweet. My only regret was not trying more things. Their custard topped pastries looked really good. My advice would be to come with an empty stomach and sit in the dining room, so you can really enjoy your pastry with a cup of espresso.

    Gamini G.

    We were looking for some traditional coffee and tiramisu and found this place on Yelp! The café offers both outdoor and indoor seating. We liked it so much that we went twice and tried both seating options. The first time, my husband got a cappuccino, and I ordered a café latte. For food, I had the mini marinara pizzas. The food and coffee came out relatively quickly. I really enjoyed my café latte; it was creamy and delicious. My husband liked his cappuccino, though he was a bit disappointed by the quantity. However, that's typical for cappuccinos. The marinara pizzas were Sicilian style with a delicious sauce and no cheese, which was exactly what I wanted. The second time we visited, we just had the tiramisu. I must say it was one of the best I've ever tried. If you are in Naples, I highly recommend checking out this café. I promise you won't be disappointed. Additionally, the indoor ambience was mind-blowing, and I definitely recommend experiencing it.

    A mini "museum"  of unwashed coffee cups from famous customers.  Here you see Pope Francisco and Angela Merkel. Ha!
    Steve H.

    Even if you don't plunk down euros for a pricey coffee, it's well worthwhile to see the interior of this stately, venerable historic coffeehouse. I like the look of real hollowed-out lemons stuffed with lemon ice cream. And the most famous old coffeehouse in Naples has a mini "museum" of unwashed coffee cups from famous customers. Here you see Pope Francisco and Angela Merkel. Ha!

    Frank A.

    Amazing coffee in a beautiful spot. Service is nice too. You can get better food elsewhere, but all and all very good.

    Tova W.

    Staff is very sweet. I enjoy sitting in the outdoor patio area. The desserts are decent but the drinks are really good.

    Namir K.

    It is crowded, hot and not air conditioned but the atmosphere is charming old school and the desert and sandwiches excellent. We tried this place twice and it did not disappoint : The baba was very moist and reasonably priced at $ 6 and the mozzarella and tomato sandwich fresh and generously. The server spoke english and the whole experience was worth the stop. I do advise to eat on the terrace so you can linger and people watch while enjoying your orders.

    Bill S.

    We were in Naples, Italy early one morning we planned to stop for an expresso and local pastry. Gran Caffe Gambrinus is a more upscale breakfast location to grab an express at the bar - or get table service inside or outside under the tent. Service was fast, location great and java was hot! Great pastries!

    Delicious pastiera, a ricotta pie often served at Easter representing rebirth & life
    Kim G.

    The Gran Caffe Gambinus is a bustling 19th century coffee & pastry shop. An elegant setting offering many varieties of sfogiatelle which is the pastry we wanted. It's always been my favorite and the favorite of my parents and grandparents, and since they were from Italy, having a sfogiatelle feels like they are still with me. Amazing the power of food to evoke such memories and connections! While you can definitely get a sfogiatelle anywhere in Naples since they were invented here and it's one of the food items they are famous for, we chose Caffe Gambrinus because of the charm and elegance. Inside is exquisite. The domed ceiling, marble floors, chandeliers, wooden coffee bar in the back packed with people having a late afternoon espresso. Like a scene from a movie. The pastry counter is huge and filled with so many types of sfogiatelle. Not just the original but sfogiatelle topped with different flavored pastry creams and fruit. They looked amazing but I'm all about the original, the extra crispy outer shell and the creamy ricotta inside,the perfect satisfying bite of a not to sweet pastry. You dont order at the pastry counter. You go to the cashier, tell them what you want and pay, then they give you a receipt that you bring to the pastry case. The sfogiatelle were just $2.50 for the large regular. There is a dining area where you can sit but it's way too crowded for me. They also had lots of tables outside under a canopy. We all got pastries to go. Located on the corner as you enter this very busy area, just a 2 minute walk from the train station, it's definitely touristy but we wanted to experience the charm of this old establishment. Anywhere along this same street you can purchase sfogiatelle, cannoli, fried pizza, panini, pizza and so many food items. At 4:00 every stand and restaurant was packed so this must be a common ritual. How they eat all of this food and look so good is one of life's mysteries!

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    Beautiful and ornate cafe with great and fast service. Decent espresso and lots of good Italian brioche.

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    Vito is the best! Great caffe.... great service! Stopped here many times and staff is always attentive.

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    tourist trap - overpriced... But - it is the oldest cafe in Napoli so adjust your expectations accordingly.

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    More expensive than other places in Naples. The pastries and coffee were just ok. But worth a visit for the ambiance and history.

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    La Sfogliatella Mary - Got there shortly before they closed!

    La Sfogliatella Mary

    4.3(27 reviews)
    0.2 kmPlebiscito/Centro

    It's hard to miss when you're walking around. I have no idea how long they've been around, but they…read morelook like one of those "I've been around for 200 years but recently got a facelift" type of vibe. SFLOGLIATELLA is one of the signature items. It's crispy, thin, and has a crunchy texture. I sampled many of these throughout Naples, and liked the one from this place the most. Now that I think about it, it looks like a gigantic Turtle chip. Pro tip: go in the morning versus night time--it tasted way better fresh. Also, I think they can heat it up for you so that it's slightly warm. I got asked one time and not the second, so when they speak Italian and you have no idea what they're saying, just give them a nod. They might be asking if you want it heated up.

    Dessert before dinner, always a winner…read more Ok that's not really a saying, though on the evening I dropped by La Sfogliatella Mary, it worked out! With Naples being the birthplace of sfolgiatelle, this shop (or stand really) popped up on several travel websites as one of the better places to try this local pastry. Located at the western entrance to the Galleria Umberto I arcade, it's a popular stop for both locals and tourists. While there wasn't a line, a steady flow of people came by to pick up treats. On a Saturday evening the crowds were out in full force, though since they close at 8:30pm, around 8pm they were starting to prep for closing, taking out some of the remaining pastries from the display. Fortunately I arrived when they were still taking customers, and the cordial staff was quick to grab a sfogliatelle riccia €2.50, ask if I was eating it here or taking it to go, heating it up slightly then passing it in a wax paper wrapper sprinkled with powdered sugar. While it looks similar to a lobster tail pastry, the texture is different and they originate from different parts of Italy. This spot offers both types of sfolgiatelle--the Riccia version: deep-fried, layered, with a crunchy outer shell shaped like a conical shell, and the Frolla version: similar filling with a tender short crust pastry shell in a rounded dome shape. Both are served warm with a sprinkle of powdered sugar. They also serve a variety of other traditional baked goods like pastiera, baba rum, zeppola forno, frolla sorrentina. Biting into the sfolgiatelle, the crunch factor was immediate, nothing subtle about that first bite of texture! The fragrance of orange permeates thru the ricotta filling, I'm a fan citrus infused desserts and really enjoyed the tidbits of candied orange peel and brightness coming thru. There was a generous amount of filling inside, so generous I wish there was more shell to balance it out! It was also on the richer side, especially with the pastry being fried, and the shell felt a tad more oily than I prefer. In general, from eating at other pasticerrias several days in the region, seems the typical sweetness level is greater than I'm accustomed to. That being said, I still ate almost all of it, and was glad for the opportunity to drop by and try this!

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    La Sfogliatella Mary - They'd started putting away some of the pastries, though still took customers

    They'd started putting away some of the pastries, though still took customers

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    Pasticceria Pintauro

    Pasticceria Pintauro

    4.4(15 reviews)
    0.4 kmPlebiscito/Centro

    Sitting in a dark and humid apartamento round a little table eating sfogliatelle the size (and…read moreweight!) of bricks with two Sofia Lauren look-alikes espousing the virtues of our sfogliatelle while the radio murmers "honesty is such a lonely word" against the hum of scooters and the constant din of inconsequential arguments drifting from the street. A scene like this can only happen in Naples. The substantial yet delicate (it's the subtle hint of orange blossom that does me in!) sfogliatelle held in such high esteem? From the age old sfogliate Napoletane, Pintauro across from the elegant Galleria Umberto (http://www.qype.co.uk/place/80613-Galleria-Umberto-I-Neapel) . And what could make such a deliciously Neapolitan moment even more luscious? To get up from that little table amble down the apartamento's half-finished stairwell and trot along the cobbled streets with these belle napolitane , pass the shrines and the trash to another little table at a quaint and noisy pizzeria (http://www.qype.co.uk/place/576785-Manfredi-Naples?hide_related=true) where alici and pizza fritta and glorious moscardini affrogati await!

    Pintauro has existed in this location since the 18whatevers and for good reason. This is the best…read moreplace for traditional Neapolitan pastries such as sfogliatelle, caprese, mostaccioli, roccoco' (at Christmastime only) and others. I make a pilgrimage here everytime I'm in town.

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    La Sfogliatella

    La Sfogliatella

    4.7(6 reviews)
    2.5 kmStazione

    Since sfogiatelle is my absolute favorpastry, when I passed this pastry shop named La Sfogiatella,…read moreI had to stop in even though I had already eaten a sfogiatelle earlie that day! But hey, I'm in Italy and I can't get sfogiatelle in Portland, Oregon. Plus, the calories don't count when traveling! A sfogiatelle is made from laminated pastry cut into coin shapes, several coins layered on top of each other which creates a flaky shell. A mixture of ricotta slightly sweetened with powdered sugar and citron, typically orange, is paced on top and the coin is then folded over to resemble a clam shell. It's then baked and the shell is both buttery and super crispy while the ricotta is now slightly firm from baking. It's not too sweet which is exactly why I love them. Sfogiatelle originated by a nun in Naples and has become a symbol of Naples and they are found in abundance all over Southern Italy. Don't confuse a sfogiatelle with the American Lobster tail. While the outer shell is similar, the lobster tail has a larger shell and a dollop of Chou pastry is placed in the center before baking to puff up the core. Then after the shell is baked, pastry cream, not ricotta, is piped in. It's good, but it is not a sfogiatelle! They were created in the U.S. when Italian Americans could not acquire ricotta, so they improvised. Coming from an Italian family, my grandparents always brought a box of sf and cannoli for every holiday or special occasion. And of course we went to the bakery to get them even if it was not a holiday! So being in Southern Italy where my grandparents on both sides were born and lived, eating sfogiatelle and other foods from my childhood felt like they were still here with me as I visited the cities they were from. And the sfogiatelle from La Sfogiatella was superb in every way!

    One of the specialties of Naples. Translated it means lobster tail…read more There are many many many thin layers of crisp dough with a delicate orange cream on the inside. They are served fresh out of the oven and are really tasty. read more about our Naples food tour on my site

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