Cafes

In Italy, coffee is just as important as pasta. If you want to act like a local when ordering your coffee, there are some unwritten rules you should keep in mind. Cappuccino, Caffelatte or any other kind of coffee with a lot of milk should only be drunk in the mornings, before 11 am. When you order an espresso, don't use the word espresso, which actually is just a technical phrase. Ask the barista for simply "un caffè". Last but not least, when ordering "un caffè" you don't sit down. Stand at the bar and have your coffee while standing. Whether you feel like blending in or sitting down at a table, there are plenty of cafes to choose from in Pisa.

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Filter Coffee Lab

Filter is definitely one of the coolest coffee shops in the city and will impress you with its international atmosphere and a modern industrial-style design. Here you will find excellent coffee and all kinds of delicious food to have a full breakfast or a brunch: help yourself to awesome muffins, bagels and pancakes with …

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Gelateria De' Coltelli

Italian gelato was invented in the 15th century, and is today famous all over the world. In Pisa, this is a great place to try it, as they use fresh fruit in the making of this popular dessert for the heat of the …

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Caffè Letterario Volta Pagina

You have been sightseeing all day and are now looking for a nice, quiet place to sip a cup of tea, or maybe do an aperitivo in case it's almost dinner time. Perhaps with a good book in hand? Then, you are going to love the warm atmosphere of this literary cafe, situated in …

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Vecchio Pasticceria Siciliana

The real taste of Sicily in the Pisan city centre. Enjoy a snack at this nice cafe: Sicilian cannoli (little tubes filled with Ricotta cheese) are a must approved by Sicilian natives. You will also find other typical pastries that are worth tasting and, if the weather is very hot, you will surely enjoy …

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Grab a Coffee at Piazza della Pera

Piazza della Pera is a small square in the heart of the San Martino district of the city of Pisa. Officially, its name is Piazza Chiara Gambacorti, but the locals still call it "della Pera" owing to the due to the vaguely pear-shaped Etruscan stone nearby. The square is popular with families, young people and …

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Cavalieri — Specialty Coffee

Thanks to their cafe experience in London, a young Italian couple was able to start their own one in Pisa. This coffee shop, very close to Knights' Square, is house of creativity. Give it a try you will likely taste the highest quality coffee in the city. You can also ask for other non-caffeinated …

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La Perla Café

La Perla Cafe has a perfect location right by the sea at the Pisa Marina. Guests come here to relax, listen to the chill-out music and to cool off with a couple of drinks away from the city bustle. Regular clients recommend the excellent cocktails, which they love to sip while admiring the …

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