The 35 best breakfast and brunch in Trieste

One of the oldest, if not the oldest cafe in Trieste. It is located on the largest square and has a wonderful view. The service is a bit slower, but that is common in Italy when you come to popular places. The food is the worst - the pasta with tomatoes and gambori is bad, the pasta is store-bought and as if it should have been cooked a little more to be al dente, and the gambori are frozen and you can really feel it in the taste. Prices above the average for Trieste. It's worth coming and having a drink, but not much more than that. Be prepared that if you sit outside, pigeons (mostly) and seagulls will land on chairs and tables and try to take your food, which can be very irritating and unhygienic.

Culture and modernity united. The best and oldest coffee, paired with exquisite and top-class pasticcini. Coffee at the counter for just 1 euro — and of course, the quality is perfect. Highly recommended! See the pictures!

Delicious breakfast and tasty sets. Tried a traditional coffee with a side of chocolate. It was delicious and the croissants are amazing!!

Do you know what kindness means? Kindness is when someone helps you when you’re most in need. My boyfriend and I were craving something sweet, and the guys at this place came through for us. Even though it was late on a Tuesday night and they were literally closing and packing up, they offered to prepare some sweet delights for takeaway. They packed everything with great care, very discreetly and with top-quality packaging. When we came home, we enjoyed the beautiful sweetness of what they had to offer.

This is an upscale, historic café with a truly charming atmosphere. The place feels elegant and exclusive, yet the staff are very warm, welcoming, and attentive. Service is excellent. Whatever you order to drink, it’s accompanied by small snack like chips, peanuts, and cocktail toasts. They are also dog-friendly !

Caffe Degli Specchi is the only thing I didn’t like in/about Trieste. The man who showed me to the table didn’t smile a single time. Neither did the woman who took my order. Both stone faced, both looked grumpy and not too welcoming. Showed me to a table under the glaring sun - no umbrella, no shade. Seagulls kept stealing people’s food and overturning ashtrays. Out of three things I ordered, only 2 arrived. Coffee was mediocre. Half the size and double the price of a coffee I had for brunch at a different restaurant in Trieste. Dessert was mediocre and on the expensive side. Took ages to pay because their card terminal didn’t work. The gentleman who came to rescue the unhappy man who didn’t know how to take a payment from me was the only one who smiled and apologized. I understand it’s the oldest cafe in Trieste, but with the attitude they currently have… unsure why they still have a high rating.

This place is amazing! It brings you back in past, in some better times, with it's interior mostly, than with classic music etc. Stuff is very polite and helpful, and range of coffee and sweets is extremely wide and tasty. Highly recommendation for this place on Triestes central square.

It wasn't too busy when we went there and it was a lovely experience. The staff was a nice and fast and the coffee was delicious. But as a person with a sweet tooth the absolute highlight was their signature cake. But caution, if you don't like desserts that are quite sweet, this may not be for you.

Great cafe with a lot of tradition. It now even has one of the highest rated bookstores in the world inside it. Has a lot of specialty coffee and bakes their own tasty cakes (we had the famous “Capo in B” and Sacher cake).

One of the most charming cafes I've ever been too. Absolutely delicious desserts and cakes that I can't wait to eat again. I appreciate the vegan menu. The gorgeous bookstore adds even more attractivnes to this place. Highly recommended!

• Founded on 3 January 1914 • Art Nouveau style - ornate stuccoes, brass lamps, rich woodwork, marble tables, and vintage caféscape. Caffè San Marco is a historic and literary icon in Trieste. • The interior features painted allegories of rivers, coffee leaves, nude medallions, lion-paw iron table legs, and elaborate stuccoed ceilings—still largely original and preserved • In 1915, Austro-Hungarian soldiers attacked and destroyed parts of the café. However, much of the décor survived. • Literary luminaries like Italo Svevo, James Joyce, & Umberto Saba, have been regulars • Recognized as a Historic Café of Italy since 2005. • Functions as a café, restaurant, pastry shop, enoteca, bookstore, and cultural venue, & event venue. • Cuisine blends Austrian, Slavic, and Italian traditions. • Drinks include a house-blend of Arabica/Robusta roasted locally, fine Eastern European wines, and a strong coffee tradition central to Trieste’s identity. Visit “The Four Chains Travel” on YouTube to see our full-length Italy travel videos and reviews. (Honest, unsponsored opinions!) Reach out to us to enjoy a discount on your next booking with our Four Chains Travel link.

Beautiful place, coffee was okay, nothing out of this world and the service was not friendly and slow. Price wise it' okay but you will find the same or better coffee with a much better service in many other Caffes in Trieste. Worth checking it out if you are in the area just to see the interior, may be get a Nero and that's it.

A super elegant and quiet century-old café that’s a mix of coffeehouse, bookstore, pastry shop, and restaurant all in one. Loved the experience!

The atmosphere is amazing, the interior design is very unique and beautiful. There is a boon store at the same place. We liked it, but the service was veeeery slooooow, we waited for 20 min to get a menu. Unfortunately there were not many vegetarian options for breakfast in the menu. We tried sandwich and beige and they were not tasty. I would recommend them to improve the menu and to add more breakfast options (especially with no meat/fish).

Came here on my first night at Trieste back on March 22nd. When I told them that I have a reservation in Italian, they were very welcoming and seated me. What I remember is that I had a Veggie Soup with Chocolate Cake. It was really good and the place inside was beautiful as well.

Definitely a recommendation, staff is very nice and the food was great, went there for breakfast and had to come again on our way to the Airport, because it was so good!

Fantastic quaint restaurant. You have to look for it (off the main drag). Worth the effort! Tagliatelle with beef ragu was fantastic! We had seen the photo from another review, and we knew we wanted it. Rich and delicious beef sauce on homemade pasta. Beautiful presentation. Since it was lunch, this dish and the warm, homemade bread we're all we could eat. The staff talked a lot with us. Very hospitable and welcoming. Fabulous experience!

The food here is really solid: their cacio e pepe is excellent, their chocolate cake delectable and their seared tuna with seasonal vegetables decent (albeit a little overcooked). The natural wines are also good. Prices are a little on the steeper end for Trieste and the portion size but as a tourist it’s more than reasonable.

This place is all about keeping it simple and straightforward. If you order pancakes with maple syrup, you’ll get pancakes with maple syrup. If you ask for scrambled eggs with bacon, that’s exactly what you’ll have—no extra garnish or unnecessary decoration. It’s honest food, straight to the point. The atmosphere is really nice, and I also loved that they have a great selection of natural wines for sale. Overall, a very pleasant spot.

This place is a bit off the beaten track and was a recommendation. I am really grateful that I had the chance to experience this little gem. It's a special place not just because of the ambience and atmosphere but also because of the truly amazing food. Food is homemade and very tasty. The menu is written on a chalkboard and you get a great explanation of every dish. With your food you can select from a wide range of wines to accompany your meal. Service is incredibly friendly and prices are more than fair. I will definitely come back and I strongly recommend this place to others. Your taste buds would really miss out on a great experience. My sincere Thanks to the entire team for this very pleasurable moment which was definitely a highlight of my Trieste visit.

Absolutely delicious; amazing wine selection; kudos to the staff! Primi e secondi with lots of wine for under 50€ per person is very reasonable and for the quality of the food an absolute steal. Please keep everything just the way it is!

4 stars The food was beautiful – almost perfect, in fact. Easily the best brunch we had all week. The place was very busy, which speaks for itself, but for some reason the staff insisted on trying to squeeze a party of three onto a table clearly meant for two. That aside, if I were in the area again, I’d definitely go back.

Cute and popular place, and they were very responsive on social media when I asked about vegan options. There were lots! Massive list of drinks, and food options like toast, plain/filled croissants, vegan brunch, pancakes and a power bowl. We came before noon so shared a vegan brunch: the toast was amazing, and there was also a savory and a sweet pancake and they were decent (not blown away by them but they were definitely not bad either, made from rice and chestnut flour). Really lovely and bubbly atmosphere and we had to sit inside because outside was packed.

Nice place with very good food, the servings are quite big, the coffee was good. Service is professional, maybe a bit hectic and not so flexible. Good place to go but not amazing

We went there for breakfast and had eggs Benedict. The hollandaise sauce tasted and looked spoiled, it did not the silky texture. Drinks and coffee were good, as expected. I would recommend it for a nice coffee pit stop.

As other reviews say, the food is great. But even better is the location: in a nice shaded alley away from the sun and heat!

My favorite brunch place in Trieste. Great food. Very nice staff. ... Full recommendation from my side!

The first order I placed came in wrong. I ordered a strawberry iced matcha with oat milk and the drink they served was brown with a bit of red mushed up strawberry in the bottom. When I mixed it it completely turned brown and the oat milk separated itself from the ice and it look completely disgusting. When I asked the staff about my drink they just said that the it wasn’t their fault that I drink turned out that way. The photo underneath this review is my strawberry ice matcha.

We had an amazing time at Suban! The food was absolutely delicious, the prices were very reasonable, and the atmosphere was warm and inviting. The staff was super friendly and fast. A special highlight was our chat with the owner, Mr. Mario, who gave us great advice on what to order and entertained us with some funny and memorable stories from the restaurant’s rich history. We’ll definitely be coming back!

If I can give 6 stars I would do it. Exceptional food experience, exceptional service, exceptional ambience. All the compliments to the cook, to attentive waiter Eric , and the rest of staff. We have been given even complimentary dishes (pancake with basil and parmesan). By far, best restaurant in Friuli region so far. We will be back definately!!! Vladimir

If you seek authenticity and excellent service this is the place to go in Trieste. It sit up high on the hills above the city. It is considered one of the top restaurants in Trieste and has been the place to go for decades. Our hotel concierge suggested for a meat based restaurant with excellent pasta too. Our taxi driver followed up with how it is the best in Trieste The setting in from on old elegant building from the last 1800s. The owner has run it since the 70s and he has served three Presidents and the Pope. He was present the night of our meal stopping by each table to chat. Such a sweet older gentleman. The servers are attentive and very welcoming. Service is fast but relaxed. Their English was good and they did have English menu. The wine selection is large. The menu is diverse but engage the server in providing recommendations as some of the dishes are unique. The goose breast salad and the poached egg on Polenta with artichoke hearts was excellent and the presentation lovely. Price point is very reasonable, especially for the quality. The meat is cooked behind open glass. The decor is warm and authentic. The space is huge and was very busy on a Monday night. It was mostly locals present during our time there. We thoroughly enjoyed our meal and the experience as a whole. It makes sense that it has had so many accolades. Highly recommend.

High expectations, low outcome. After reading several recommendations online and reviews, we were ready to get amazed by the famous Trattoria Suban. However, it soon turned out to be a more „average“ restaurant near the city. Our appetizers were pre-made, the poached egg had the typical fridge after taste and the appetizer variation was rather cold than warm and sadly not fresh made. Taste wise it was ok, but nothing extra ordinary. We had the T-Bone steak for the main, which was rather chewy as it was undercooked and not medium rare as we ordered - which we also communicated to the waitress, without real feedback sadly. All in all, we would say it was rather average for the meals we had on this day - which made us sad, because Italy/Triest has always great food to offer.

This restaurant is superstar, 10/10. The owner and staffs are very caring and hands-on. They have extremely high quality of service mind. Mario, the owner, very sweet gentleman greeted every table. All dishes served are cooked in the way that it should be, not overly seasoning… very elegant. I had a wonderful experience and would be back again.

I cannot recommend this place enough. The food we had (one of each course) was amazing (though the beetroot carpaccio be a little bit more salty and sour according to our taste), the staff was very experienced and friendly and the place was beautiful! We had pre-booked a table and told them about our food intolerances and not only did the waiter know upon our arrival and hearing the booking name that we were the table with intolerances but she could also list them and recommended dishes according to what we could eat or could be amended for us. One of the owners greeted every single table and asked whether everything was alright and the staff is multilingual. Overall we had a great time and will definitely go there again.

One of the oldest reataurants in Trieste and still superb food. You.can have something from the great selection of tradidional cusine, but also a good steal or even a degustation menu with selection of meals to try as much as possible from the menu. As a bonus owner is checkih your satisfaction with food and service and it must be close to 90 years of age. Only downside is to find a parking in the vicinity of the restautant so it is hihgly recommended to arrive with a taxy.

One of my favorite cafés in Trieste. I love their sweets, especially the red velvet cake and red velvet cupcake. Today, I also happened to try their vegan lunch, and I can say it’s really, really good. BUT, today we went there between 12:20 and 13:00, and the service was really BAD. One of the staff members kept chitchatting, not paying attention at all. I saw that our order was ready, but she stood there talking for about 2–3 minutes with one of her colleagues right in front of our cake and coffee before serving it. I mean, how can a staff member keep talking in front of a client’s order? Imagine her saliva landing on our food. Secondly, she didn’t even say “excuse me” or anything when she came to remove our plates. The really bad part was that she stood behind me, noisily throwing all the utensils onto the tray like she was mad or something. She also got my husband’s order wrong, which I can understand since it was a busy hour. However, I’ve never met such a rude staff member in my life until today.

maybe the best coffee I ever had. also, cookies and cupcakes are excellent. prices are ok, and the atmosphere is beautiful. staff is nice but sometimes a bit slow because it is usually crowded. the location is perfect: near the park and not so far away from the sea. I regret for not buying coffee for home (I haven’t realise that they sell coffee in bags, for home) but I do really hope to visit Trieste again soon. this is a place to be!!!

Great bakery with excellent coffee and tasty snacks. They offer a nice variety of vegan options too. Cozy vibe and friendly staff—definitely worth a visit!

I really loved my latte macchiato, however the muffin I had - Nutella and mascarpone - was really dry. We needed to wait long to order and also wait to get our order. The atmosphere feels creative, warm and friendly:

Tasty food, although a bit on the expensive side at €18 for a vegan brunch (includes a drink). Service is quite snappy, waitress seemed quickly annoyed at the changes we requested to our dishes.

Nice cafe with delicious coffee and a great croissant with pistachio. I recommend visiting if you are in Trieste.

I would definitely recommend this cafe as it was my favorite in Trieste.

When visiting **Caffè Stella Polare**, you can expect the barista to quickly take your order from behind the bar while serving several other people simultaneously, just like the Italian tradition! A nice cappuccino and cornetto make for a great breakfast.

Food was good. €7 for bread or a croissant is a bit steep but the sandwiches are delicious. We sadly didn’t buy any coffee. The waiters are quick to respond and very polite. Great spot for a restaurant

Good coffee, great service, amazing placement near to the Grande Canal.

Caffe bar Stella Polare is a well-known historical place where the citizens have their meeting place. An exceptionally nice and pleasant place to hang out and talk. The birth of Caffè Stella Polare dates back to 1865. The unmistakable Viennese taste, with its classic decorations of stuccoes and mirrors, characterized by a place attended mainly by merchants of German origin and by many writers and artists both from Trieste and abroad. The visitors was Umberto Saba, his daughter Linuccia, Guido Voghera, Virgilio Giotti and James Joyce a teacher ( that time ) at the nearby Berlitz School, and many more….. Now, besides the traditional bar and cafeteria service, you can relax at lunch. For those who want a bit quiet, there is a comfortable and silent Tea Room available. In the inner room, in addition to finding a rich pastry department, a pictorial or photographic exhibition is permanently set up which hosts a different artist every two weeks. A great place to relax and enjoy the rich history. The service is exceptionally good, pleasant and professional.

A real italiano caffè with sandwiches and pastery for breakfast. Great coffee, ofc! 😅 Be carefull with food on your table if you stay outside, birds are not very shy 🙈 Enjoy!

Waited for 15 minutes to order, 2 times the waitress told she would come back in 1 minute. She did not come back, so we left.

Loving this place. Great food and coffee and above all excellent service.

Had cheese burger and fries. I enjoyed both. It was a good break from pasta and pizza. Sat outdoor. Quite a number of smokers, which was not too enjoyable for me as a non-smoker, but that should be an Italy or Trieste and me thing rather than a Social Food thing.

Leaving a positive review on this one , actually me and my friends are always coming for aperitif here and now i decide to eat lunch here . Cuz my work is near from here. Food is good , coffee is good The staff is smiling and happy and can speak English as well .

I would call this place anti-social food. Staff hate tourists. A pity cos this is well placed on the canal, looks amazing, but spoilt by frustrated staff.

Great breakfast at a decent price. Coffee is nice and strong - the way I like it. Pop in for a quick bite before you start your day!

The atmosphere is nice both inside, looks like a restored warehouse with high marching brink ceilings, and outside, lots of tables on the canal with morning sun. The food was good. However the service was slow, it took about 40 minutes for an order of toast with eggs. When I asked about the status after 35 minutes, the server was short and rude.

Anywhere you go in Trieste, you will ALWAYS get some sort of chips or snack with your Aperitivo, except here apparently. I've gone here a few times over the span of years and went recently. I could not have made a worse decision. We were in a party of six, being quiet and not having done anything to upset the waiter. We had just arrived and immediately the waiter walks over asking dryly what we'd like to drink. Nobody had even had a chance to ponder this yet, but everyone responds within 45 seconds, which is seemingly too long for the waiter as he starts getting visibly annoyed. The drinks come all on their lonesome, no snacks nothing, although around 30% of the tables seem to get chips, seemingly almost selectively rude. It is customary to get some sort of finger food with aperitivo in trieste and never have I been somewhere here with such poor service that doesn't even serve finger food on a 6 person bill. It's quite literally 10 cents worth of chips. If you want a good time, go somewhere else, for example Theatro Rosetti, a place where you're treated well, pay less and a institution that deserves your support, unlike this one. Absolutely outrageous service and overpriced drinks

Guests are not welcome here, honestly. This is a place where the waiters are lazy, slow, and unprofessional — though not exactly rude. They are not even deserving a 1 star review. I didn’t care much at first, but when I wanted to give feedback to the “manager” about a waiter bringing us a dirty and heavily stained placemat, I was instead confronted about why we had moved inside and changed tables, simply because my friends and I were cold, which was fair enough to be honest, but if we waited any longer we would be catching hypothermia since the waiting stuff were "too busy" let's say... Instead of listening to my feedback, this so-called manager gave me an attitude. In the end, I almost felt sorry for her, as she seemed to have bigger problems in life. Her behavior was both irritating and unprofessional for someone working in hospitality. Such a pitty, nice location, nice restaurant, but people working there have no clue about hospitality.

During our stay in Trieste in the last week of June, I spent two pleasant hours on one of the white loungers with a fantastic view of the coast and the sea while my friends toured Miramare Castle. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Afterwards, we all enjoyed a delicious glass of Prosecco with some tasty snacks on the terrace. And were happy.

A nice beach bar with a big terrace with a beautiful view of the ocean. You can order drinks and food for takeout or dining in. The waiters could speak English and communicate with us, but we had to call them to our table to get their attention. Also the food are just snacks and small bites instead of meals. All of the pieces on the menu are fairly priced and we also received a complementary bowl of chips.

Great location, but for the cold days, there's almost not place to sit or to hang out inside. Also, not the nicest waiter. Perfect for summer ♥️

The food and the coffe are delicious, and there is a marvelous view to the sea. We could find parking place easily at the end of october. The only downside is the slow service, despite the large staff.

Very nice place. Ideal for sunsets because the view is incredible. A small choice of things to eat but good aperitivo. I recommad for those who want to spend correctly a sunset on a summer day.

Perfect breakfast spot right by the sea. Good coffee, delicious croissant (I recommend the integral one with strawberry jam), beautiful views.

The beach bar is at great location, the food is also amazing but the service.. they claim they speak various languages, they dont, bathroom is oftern dirty and smelly. And sometimes as costumer they do not let you use bathroom without reason.

Went for a morning coffee and croissant. The food was amazing and at a very fair price given the history of the place. The coffee was also delightful. Definitely recommend visiting if you’re in the area!

Very nice staff, their espresso was amazing! They also have caffeine free options. The mini cakes are also very tasty. I wish there were tables inside as it would have been more pleasant than sitting outside.

traditional and beautiful attention. There is not much variety of sweets but those that are there are divine. The decoration of the place was paralyzed in the 40s, it is something that people like me who love places with soul and history enjoy. The young woman's attention is wonderful.

Old style cafe takes you back 100 years. Coffee & pastry terrific.

So to be clear this is hands down the best and nicest bakery/patisserie in the world. If you care for such things it was frequented by Joyce but more than that it looks so impossibly cute. Everything is great but the maritozzi are sublime. About 10 times better than anywhere in Rome. In case they sold them out come the next day. It’s that good.

This Historic cafe has been back for a while now and I'm so glad about it. Cafe is good but make no mistake, you will come here for the pastries: the mignon with whipped cream are heavenly delicious and definitely my favourites. You can't go wrong choosing the maritozzo or the sacher though. The classic interior, which preserves the historic value of this cafe is a treat too. Highly rcommended, James Joyce would approve!

Nice renovation has just been finished and they've re-opened recently. You can find Triestino deserts as well as modernly designed deserts and chocolates. Croissants are delicious, liked it :)

Perfect place for gluten free products! They have gf beer, tramezzini, foccaccie, sandwiches, all kinds of bread, cookies and pastries!! Its just heaven! They have a great gf lunch menu and great coffee as well! Loved the foccaccia with pistacchio and the tramezzino with gorgonzola/crudo and the one with prawns! So moist! So soft! not to mention the donut with cream..heaven! Love this place! Grazie! <3

I had a wonderful experience at this charming café. The staff were polite and welcoming. Their croissants, mini pizza's, macaroni—absolutely stunning! The croissants had chocolate and fruity filling which complete flavour of the dough, while the macaroni was delicate, creamy, and full of flavor. Mini pizza was soft and fluffy with generous amount of cheese. It’s rare to find a place that gets both sweet and savory so right. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a cozy spot with top-notch service and delicious food.

Pizza, sandwiches, sweets, desserts, cakes, bread, mixed cold cuts, cheese and much more strictly GLUTEN FREE. Kind and professional staff. I suggest in particular the strudel. Very good Italian coffee (espresso). Indoor and outdoor tables and take away. Quiet and elegant environment.

Sadly didn’t taste like what you would expect a croissant to a taste like. Wasn’t soft, airy or buttery but harsh and a strange taste. I chose Pistachio of which there was a lot of chocolate, to make up for the lack of croissant quality. Sorry, the venue was a little too pink and instagrammy for my liking. Personally should’ve turned when I saw that.

I had been looking forward to visiting this bakery for days. I really want to give it a higher rating but the food was just disappointing. I ordered a vegan sandwich but the focaccia was rock hard-I couldn’t even eat it. I think they also tried to warm it up, but only 1/3 of the sandwich was actually warm, the rest was “fridge cold”. The chocolate cake I got was ok, nothing remarkable. My husband’s sandwich was also very crunchy. The strudel was probably one of the better items we ordered. I often feel that GF bakeries with too many items struggle to do well in quality control. Either things get stale/old or they are just trying to do too much and I suspect that is the case here. The best GF bakeries, to me, offer a handful of really good items on a rotating basis. I will say the service was great, even though they were busy.

Torta Ricotta e susine - buona :) COMUNQUE : I took a big cappuccino (which is on the menu and costs a little more than the usual cappuccino) and I still got it in an average size cup 🙂 Why do you put it on the menu and let people pay more, if you still make it a usual size cappuccino?

Very reasonably priced, outdoor seating areas and everything is gluten free. 1 tea, 1 coffee, 2 pastries for €11

The best gluten free pastry we've ever had (Italian croissant) and it was vegan too! (We've been to hundreds of gluten free bakeries) Prices are good too and service was quick and nice. So tasty!

Lovely gluten free bakery. We had lasagne and a sweet treat each. The staff were very friendly.

A 100% glutenfree food. It was truly amazing, and the employee was very kind. Thanks for the amazing experience and food. Thought one of the pieces was Pain au Chocolat but it turned out to be something else. Slight surprise but it was tasty anyway.

Had a cappucino and split a very rich cake. Took many things home to try later. Great service. Surprised there was parking and even outdoor space!

For a gluten free person, this is a God send. Croissant was tasty, fluffy and soft. Apple strudel was ok but hard to make pastry with gluten free flour. Overall a nice little bakery with friendly owner. Go early as selections are limited.

The best (gluten-free) bakery I've ever been! Everything I tried tasted amazing and on top it was gluten-free🙆🏼‍♂️ My most favorite bakery! "Fortunately" it isn't close to me😂

Fantastic bakery. As good as (and possibly even better than) non-gluten-free options. The cannoli are the best I’ve ever tasted!

Hi all, very cute place. Well decorated and the ladies were super kind :) thanks a lot! I took torta with chocolate and mirtillo. For me it was a bit too sweet but my friend take cupcake with white chocalate&lamponi. For me the only issue was the tempature inside because there was no Air Condition. In overall nice to try, not usual concept in Trieste.

A very cute small caffe. We had a matcha latte with oat milk, it was very tasty and it has a foam! We didn’t have any food, but we saw they have cupcskes, cookies, cakes, etc, which all look good and also have options for vegans and gluten free. Only wish they had almond milk.. Takeaway is also possible.

The red velvet is out of this world, best ever in all my travels!! Loved the service and the atmosphere, perfect for resting and recharging ❤️

Normally I never write bad reviews but today’s encounter at this place had me at lost for words…I know I shouldn’t have brought in a cannolo from another shop, but I still ordered and paid for my coffee without issue. Instead of addressing it calmly, the owner/worker there(not sure?)chose to gossip about me in Italian and later confronted me with passive-aggressive and verbally hostile remarks. It felt unprofessional and unnecessary, especially from someone representing the business. Perhaps focusing more on improving attitude would be better for customers and I hope she remembers me every time she sees a cannolo.”

Every time I think about cheesecake, this place appears in my head. That was an amazing experience! The staff is absolutely amazing and they serve great coffee. Thank you so much ❤️

Simply adorable quaint spot . Great selection of Teas, coffee, and fresh baked cakes. Sometimes if you sit long enough, you’ll catch a whiff of something delicious baking! Staff have all been friendly. Love adding this place in my daily routine. Free wifi.

Veru cozy place and delicious food. Also definitely recommended for tea persons

Not great not terrible. Nothing stands out but its fine. Good location. Good service. Fair prices. Outdoor seating is good. I wouldn't return but its fine overall.

Yes, this place is as good as everyone says it is! A tremendous variety of pastries and wonderful table service, definitely worth a stop in for a coffee and dessert… Or breakfast!

We started the day with breakfast at the oldest cafe in Trieste, Pasticceria La Bomboniera, which dates back to 1836. This Austro-Hungarian style pastry shop specializes in pastries like Rigojancsi, Sacher, Linzer, and Pischinger. They still use the original wood-fired oven.

I can only recommend the patisserie. Try to get a place inside to get feeling about the place. It's a bit like a well functioning beehive. The sweets and hot chocolate were amazing and the prices very reasonable.

Very nice place for sitting and enjoying cafe and something sweet. The staff is very kind. Huge selection of desserts, very tasty cofee. You can see "Capo in B" in the picture (white coffee in glass) and you will get a small glass of hot chocolate with 👍

Poor service. They forgot our order after we waited for 20 minutes at the terrace. With only 5 other table with guests. They speak only Italian. There is like 5-6 people working and no one didn’t even try to say 1 word of english. After we said that they forget cakes for our kids, we waited for 10 minutes and they forget it again. And one important thing. They do not have a toilet. This is also against the Italian law.

I always visit the same pasticceria, and it never disappoints. The staff is wonderful, greeting you with warm smiles every time. Though the space inside is small, it has a soul that makes it truly special. Their croissants are divine, and the pralines are just as delightful!

The Ambiente is good. Opicina is beautiful so it adds to the scenery. The service was alright. The staff seemed a little stressed. The breakfast was not really tasty. The salmon in the English breakfast was smelly and didn’t seem fresh. The sausages to the American breakfast looked like they came straight from a lab and the pancakes were overall reaaaally sweet… Overall not a bad experience but in Trieste you can get a much better breakfast for the same price!

Super Caffe, very good breakfast, very busy on a sunday morning but also very quick. They bring you your coffee in under 3 mins. Will come again for sure. Our waiter was kind of stressed an seemed to overstrained but his colleagues helped him and so it was very fine. My recommendation is the croissant with prosciutto.

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Caffè Vatta in Trieste offers excellent tiramisu (the best I’ve ever had, seriously) and Illy coffee, perfect for a quick stop near the cruise port. At €2-5, it’s a great value. But even with a mild crowd, the hectic, stressful vibe can detract from the experience. Tasty food, but not ideal for lingering.

Good joint. Do not ask for your steak to be "medium rare" it was cooked to a crisp. Be sure to use your Google translate and be real real specific. The house red and white were awfully mediocre. Location is good. Service was excellent.

Stopped here for a beer after riding the tram. Service was good and staff were friendly and the atmosphere sitting outside was nice. Overall I found it a little expensive though: €13.20 for 2 beers.

Patisserie, bar, pannineria, all in one. Great food, great coffee, dynamic and friendly team, diverse range of spirits and wine, I can't wait to go back. I fully recommend it.

We concluded a month in Italy, eating gelato everyday, in Trieste. We did not expect to find the most unique gelato of the trip in Opicina! The Coppe Gelato creations are a must for any serious gelato connesiur to try. Well worth a visit at the end of the walk from Prosecco.

Nice atmosphere, kind of what you'd expect from a classic/iconic viennese place. We tried to buy a whole cake but some sizes weren't available. I am not a huge fan of sacher torta so I got the small one with rum, it was more dense, and in my opinion the rum balances out the sweetness of the cake. As expected the prices are high, the coffee price doesn't make sense in a city with already great and cheaper coffee, but I guess that's typical from touristy cafés.

We visited Café Sacher in Trieste several times, and each experience was truly exceptional. The level of service and quality of the products is outstanding — even when visiting with children, everything was handled with care and professionalism. The beautifully renovated historical venue, with its tailored interiors, creates a unique sense of exclusivity and intimacy. It’s a calm and elegant atmosphere (different from the sometime more chaotic vibe of the Vienna location). Prices are in line with those at the Vienna Café Sacher. In fact, we paid similar prices in other parts of Trieste’s city center, but the quality and ambiance at Café Sacher were simply incomparable. A true “place to be” in Trieste — highly recommended!

The Sacher Café in Trieste presents a beautiful setting — a creative architectural remake of a historic shoe shop, where wooden shelves that once held boxes of shoes now display Sacher torte. It’s an imaginative and refined concept, well worth seeing. Unfortunately, this striking backdrop is entirely undermined by the lack of hospitality. Service, cleanliness, and basic attentiveness fall far below the standard expected in any establishment — let alone one operating at this price point. The management and staff conduct — from the way they interacted with guests to their overall appearance — suggested either poor hiring or a total lack of training for a setting that claims to be refined. The atmosphere felt unorganised, unclean, and entirely at odds with the brand’s positioning. Staff are unable to oversee the room, clear tables promptly, welcome and seat guests, or handle even basic orders correctly — despite not having to attend a full house; there were only about eight tables to serve in total. Two visible staff, a waiter and a barman (both also acting as cashiers), were managing front-of-house and appeared visibly stressed and preoccupied. A third individual appeared sporadically from the back, possibly from the kitchen, but was entirely disengaged — showing no initiative, nor the slightest awareness that he might assist in clearing tables or supporting his colleagues. The team not only lacks basic training in hospitality and in managing a premium establishment , but also appears to have received no guidance on appropriate guest interaction or personal presentation. Responses to guests are often inappropriate, or simply rude — suggesting a fundamental misunderstanding of how to behave in a customer-facing role. One staff member behind the bar had long hair loosely clipped up with a plastic claw, the rest left hanging — a style more suited to an afternoon at home than to front-of-house in a luxury establishment. The cake was good; everything else was not. Tea arrived in a pot barely sufficient for a single cup, with no napkins, no attention to table hygiene, and several forgotten elements that had been part of the order. The establishment charges at a level consistent with high-end hospitality, yet offers none of the structure or professionalism to support it.

Let's start with what I love about this place, the ambient is so nice, the staff so kind and helpful. We got some aperitivo drinks and with it came the pleasant surprise, the finger food. Usually in Italy with alcohol they serve chips, but this is a level-up. Since the place is known for their Sacher cakes I was looking forward on trying them. Unfortunately we are now coming to the part that I didn't like.. the Sacher cake, it just wasn't that good, lacked moisture due to that it was dry.

Beautiful space — and that’s honestly the only positive thing I can say about this place. I would comment on the food and drinks, but we never got that far. We were understanding and patient, knowing there was a regatta happening in town, but this kind of treatment was still unexpected. We entered the café, sat down at one of the tables, and waited to be served. After 15 minutes without anyone acknowledging us, we got up and left. While sitting there, we noticed the dynamic between the waiters and what seemed to be the shift manager (we assume he was the manager because he behaved as if he were above the staff — in a very rude and arrogant way). We were seated close to the cash register, where a woman came to pay, followed shortly by another couple. They waited about 5 minutes before they could pay and leave. One waiter tried to process the payment, but the manager arrogantly stopped him, telling him to go outside because he was the only one who handled payments. Then, the manager himself went outside to the terrace and returned after a few minutes to finally process their payment — the customers were visibly upset. Shortly before we decided to leave, a group of older Italian tourists came in. The manager immediately went to greet them and started arranging where to seat them — all while we had been sitting there for about 10 minutes without anyone approaching us. That’s when we decided to leave. We mentioned this to one of the waiters on our way out, and he politely asked us to sit down again, saying he would take care of us right away. We thanked him but declined. Meanwhile, the manager started seating the Italian group at the same table we had just left — which clearly shows he hadn’t even noticed we were there at all. That alone speaks volumes about how unprofessional his service was. Being a manager isn’t easy, but it requires someone observant, skilled, and attentive — someone who can read the room, notice who has arrived, and ensure guests are served and billed in a timely manner (especially if only the manager is allowed to handle payments). Overall, extremely unprofessional, careless, and rude. It’s a shame that a café using such a prestigious name as Sacher operates this way. I do not recommend it to anyone.

My review is only based on the Sacher cake food item which I took by take-away. Since I did grow up by eating this kind of sweet, that were always available by the local bakery shops, I do feel quite confident to review the quality of this Cake. I was quite curious to taste the "original" Viennese style Sacher, but I have to be honest I got a bit disappointed. Price do not respect the quality. The slice of cake seemed a bit dry, very little dash of marmalade which can't even be noticed when you slice it. Of course the best experience maybe is to eat this at the shop and feel the atmosphere of it. Anyway, is not bad at all but for 8 euros for this item is a bit too much expensive.

A terrific taste of Vienna in Italy. I took my daughter there and found the staff very helpful, the service excellent, and the coffee and torte were exceptional. Expect to pay a higher price, but for the experience - worth it.

Like their slogan, made with Love & butter, the food is above average! The staffs are nice! Good atmosphere!! I would recommend to come to open your morning! 🌞

Special croissants and filled pastries in all different dimensions is what you can get here. The spot is a bit overrated I would say. The croissants were good, but not overwhelming in my mind. The coffee was unfortunately a bit disappointing although I tried it on different days. I guess that’s something individual.

Beautiful, little spot in Trieste with perfect food! People who work here are the loveliest people you can find, always smiling, ready to serve you. So many options that you don't even know where to start... you just wanna lay down in the middle of the shop and just look at all the beautiful creations. ❤️ If you come in the morning, the smell of freshly baked pastries is insane! This little patisserie shop has become my favourite place to escape to. Either to sit down and have a breakfast there or just to take away - it makes your day instantly better!

Do you want a pastry, cozy enviroment, passion and good taste? Charlotte is the place for you 🥐

The staff, the food and the coffee were all amazing. They also have vegan/dairy free options. Definitely worth visiting when in Trieste.

We came here this morning and the food was amazing we actually ended up ordering more! The staff were amazing and so friendly stephan and his wife were have made this place somewhere to visit for sure. Would highly recommend (from a very picky family)

Absolutely the best place for coffee and pastries!

Eggs like kids portion like there were last two eggs on stock with burned bread, hair in eggs. They opened 9:03 not at 9:00 Coffee discusting not by italian standard burned koffee taste, there is no table top sweetener, no pineapple juice at opening, like they are not taking care for inventory basics are missing. No toilet paper

It was good experience it's just I think the language barrier as they didn't understand my order and had a mistake but it's all good!

I felt like one or two people extra for staff could help improve the service. There were no more then 15 people sunday evening and we had to wait in a queue to pay... It's not the staff fault: you could see they were busy doing a bunch of stuff; perhaps the boss could hire one more person...

The quality of the food has been steadily declining, and any remaining flavour is reminiscent of cardboard. The service is severely lacking in professionalism and attentiveness. While it is unfortunate, this situation does provide some help in resisting from occasional cravings for McDonald's that may arise from childhood nostalgia.

We ordered the food from a vending machine and they were brought out quickly. We received everything from the order and the lady who brought it out was very nice! There was a problem with the order: the terminal DOES NOT ACCEPT the Visa card! (Only Mastercard is accepted, and those who don't happen to have such a card could have some unpleasant moments). I think this is quite a serious problem for a global company! It has a large parking lot and we easily found a place on Sunday evening. The place is busy but not overcrowded and characterized by the usual noise.

Everything ok regarding food and place, toilets would need some more attention. One thing I did not like was the EV charger, you need to spend 20€ to charge (do not know which charging speed is supported).

In the Google Maps and on the door it works till 1.00 on Saturdays but in fact you’re will here that just McDrive works and you couldn’t order anything without a car. The workers are also really rude and don’t wanna help you. Just, thanks to two strangers that helped me to make an order but I still can’t have my food because they said they don’t wanna do the ice cream so late. The worst service I had.

(Translated by Google) Everything perfect. The location very close to Piazza Unità allows you to experience Trieste comfortably. Clean room, friendly staff, public parking, and transport stops within walking distance. Definitely first option for any returns to Trieste. (Original) Tutto perfetto. La posizione vicinissima a Piazza Unità permette di vivere Trieste con comodità. Camera pulita, personale amichevole, parcheggio pubblico, e fermate mezzi a due passi. Sicuramente prima opzione per eventuali ritorni a Trieste.

(Translated by Google) Very kind and helpful hosting, you feel pampered like at home. Clean, welcoming and pleasant rooms. Very central location (Original) Hosting gentilissima e disponibilissima, ci si sente coccolati come a casa. Camere pulite, accoglienti e piacevoli. Posizione centralissima

(Translated by Google) The location is fantastic, very close to Piazza Unità d Italia. The rooms are large, clean. The owner, Mrs. Luciana was very kind and helpful. (Original) La posizione è fantastica, vicinissima a Piazza Unità d Italia. Le camere ampie, pulite. La proprietaria, la sig. a Luciana gentilissima e disponibile.

(Translated by Google) In the heart of Trieste, an excellent guest house equipped with all the necessary comforts for a summer night.... good value for money (Original) Nel cuore di Trieste un ottimo affittacamere provvisto di tutti i confort necessari per una notte d'estate....buon rapporto qualità prezzo

(Translated by Google) Nice b&b in the center of Trieste. The owner is a very friendly and helpful young lady who speaks several languages. Everything new and clean, good breakfast. (Original) Bel b&b in pieno centro di Trieste. La proprietaria è una giovane signora molto cordiale e disponibile che parla diverse lingue. Tutto nuovo e pulito, buona colazione.

(Translated by Google) Super nice boss. It was always really nice to chat with her. I found the B&B very nice, it was clean and very comfortably furnished. I immediately felt comfortable. It's right in the center. Trieste is a very cool and lively city. We will definitely come back soon and check in at My Way :) (Original) Super nette Chefin. Es war immer total nett mit ihr zu quatschen. Das B&B fand ich sehr schön, es war sauber und sehr gemütlich eingerichtet. Ich habe mich sofort wohl gefühlt. Es liegt mitten im Zentrum. Triest ist eine sehr coole und lebendige Stadt. Wir kommen auf jeden Fall bald wieder und werden im My Way einchecken :)

(Translated by Google) Very nice location right in the old town of Trieste. Rooms and bathrooms very clean and equipped with everything that makes a stay very pleasant. Lucy was very helpful with a map of the nearest parking garage, which was also a short walk away. Thanks for the kind help. (Original) Sehr schöne Lage direkt in der Altstadt von Triest. Zimmer und Badezimmer sehr sauber und mit allem ausgestattet was einen Aufenthalt sehr angenehm macht. Lucy sehr hilfsbereit mit Stadtplan zum nächsten Parkhaus welches auch durch kurzen Fußweg direkt zu erreichen war. Danke für die freundliche Hilfe.

I love that everything is based on pancakes. Almost every dish here is with their fluffy pancakes. It was delicious, but a bit small. I had the easy brunch and it was slightly too small. Two tiny bacon pieces and one egg on a tiny toast. For 11€. The coffee was good 😊 It was not completely filling, so could have been larger portions.

What a great meal. Dani was a super server. Food was delicious. Fruit fruit on the pancakes was fresh and ripe. Delicious. Had the Easy brunch.

Wonderful place! Nice food, great staff, perfect location! A must go when you visit Trieste

Walked in to eat, but experienced the rudest service as the waitress was literally yelling at a group of guests and pushed them to wait outside. The guest started arranging two tables themselves, which I understand the staff prefer to do themselves. But you can use your words to nicely tell them. That experience led us to walk out as we were waiting for a table.

We love this place, we've been there for breakfast, brunch and lunch!! The food is great!

Went for the Rafaello pancake and it was delicious, coffee and service were really good.

Come on guys! I don’t know from where to start.This place has everything!Do you want some breakfast early in the morning you name it, excellent coffee and on a logic price. The food choices seem like countless and Im really sad I didn’t stay more days to try everything.The stuff is really friendly and fast even if its crowded they make their best to serve you with the best way. This is the no1 place to visit if you go to trieste. And guess what, there is a second one really close to each other

We went to Bar Urbanis a couple of times for lunch. This is one of those old oozing with history bars in Trieste. Good drinks, basic bar food. A great place to relax for a while. There is a lot of seating outdoors but we enjoyed the main room just inside.

Dropped in here for a coffee, I'm English and to me Italian coffee's are so small, however the beer was amazing / German I think !!! haha and the Roman architecture is out of this world. You must visit 👍Funny thing was my wife ordered a hot hocolate and got a cup of warm Nutella! I laughed, and this gave a reason to get another pint!!! Top place.

A great place to get coffee, well-located, good staff and good overall vibe — you can sit and people watch and let the time pass. Would have stayed longer if we had the chance.

From the whole bar were the only one that did not get chips and peanuts and olives with aperol, we complaint 2 times that everybody has it on the table and the waiter was wery roode, like you have to be patient but everyone Else has it right away with they drinks and we have to wait for AT least 15 minutes and complate a few times when I said he has to treat everyone equal he was also rood and he is very Busy and that he is treating harryone the same but he is not obviously so we opend our chips. Felth very discriminating and said to be treated like this.

Really nice place for Aperol and Hugo! We got some tasty snacks for free 😉

I never complain on internet about bad service (worst service ever) but the waitress was just horrible (not only at us but with the other customers around us). No smile, angry, definitely not happy to provide an " acceptable customer service". When paying at the cashier the guy (probably the owner) threw the bill at me.... Avoid that place....

Great place, good prices for drinks and we received a bowl with chips, some great olives and peanuts for free 🤗

Nice and kind personal and good service. Good espresso. Croissant is too small and quality so so , like not fresh. I asked for croissant with pistachio cream and get one drop of cream on the top of croissant...

The best bakery in all Trieste! You can take seat ans enjoy the flavours a big choice of bread and Italian sweetbreads. Coffee is The top!

A must go to in trieste. Pastries, espresso. A perfect start to an Italian day!

Delicious coffee and wonderful pastries. Have been here everyday for four mornings. Wish I lived here.

Disrespectfull waiters. Broken pipe in the toilet, and they have not changing paddle for babies. When we asked for wi fi, they said that, they have some issues. Delicious coffee at least..

Tourists Trap. People try to scam you, don’t offer water, force you to pay for some bottle of water, plus the food and coffee is much worse than in any coffee around. Really go for some local food, this is not it. Plus when we went to pay they gave us attitude because the waiter didn’t give us the ticket. They were three for the payment rolling their eyes and doing faces in front of us. Shame on you.

Such a nice place! Warm atmosphere with delicious pastries and deserts, as well as the perfect Illy coffee. Recommend!

Stopped in for lunch, salad and pasta absolutely beautiful! Very reasonably priced, staff friendly

Great place for a coffee, drink or something to eat. Located centrally, close to the greek church. Friendly staff and excellent service!

Cocktail: NEOGRONI Sticks: FETA STICKS 5*****

(Translated by Google) Relaxing environment, friendly staff with impeccable service. Ideal for breakfasts, lunches or coffee on the go, super inviting and abundant desserts. Super recommended (Original) Ambiente rilassante, personale gentile con servizio impeccabile. Ideale per colazioni,pranzi o caffè al volo dessert super invitanti e abbondanti. Super consigliato

Perfect Food, perfect prices, perfect service! Extraordinary well experience!

(Translated by Google) Friendly staff, they also serve snacks with drinks. Whenever I come to Trieste, this is a must stop. (Original) Prijazno osebje, ob pijači postrežejo tudi s prigrizkom. Kadarkoli pridem v Trst je tu obvezen postanek.

(Translated by Google) Very friendly and helpful staff, excellent cocktails and drinks and delicious food, both as an appetizer and as dinner!! (Original) Personale molto cordiale e disponibile, cocktail e bibite ottimi e cibo delizioso, sia come appetizer che come cena!!

Illy Coffee was founded in 1933 in Trieste by Francesco Illy, helping to establish the coffee culture Trieste is known for. Illy is considered the premium Italian coffee brand. They are now distributed in 140+ countries worldwide and have company-owned cafes in 40 countries.

Whilst Illy is the renowned coffee from Trieste, their cafes are more like a variant of Starbucks. Don’t get me wrong, the coffee is still good but the pastries and price point is not as good as what you will get from independent local cafes.

Had a great cold brew, but honestly the highlight was the lovely staff. She had such a warm, bright energy that totally made my day. Even my kids noticed and we all left smiling.

I love Illy espresso and was very excited to visit the location in Treste. The server made me feel like I was imposing on their time and largely ignored me. The cashier was extremely helpful. The coffee was amazing as usual. Outside seating along with inside seating with options to purchase coffee and cups.

Had to try Illy coffee in it's hometown but maybe my expectations were a bit high. The coffee was mediocre. However the Austrian pastry was delicious 👌 and it's nice to see how Italian and Austrian cuisine merges in Trieste not in just restaurants but cafés as well.

The coffee was very good. They had different croissants, but not without meat. Nice place in a street with beautiful buildings walking distance to the canal. The service was great with nice staff, explaining the local naming of coffee.

Super place to grab a quick coffee. The staff are friendly and service is quick. The Illy crema is delicious. This is a place I keep coming back to when I'm in Trieste.

We stopped here to get our bearings as only visiting Trieste for the day. Enjoyed 4 different crafty beers and had crisps and pizza gratis! Was a nice central place to figure out our next stop and not expensive - about €17. Staff friendly and outside seating. Was well supported by locals too

Nice aperitivo, crisps plus small focaccia bites and pizza bites. The very friendly waiter brought us a lovely fruity Gewürztraminer which we'd never had before.

We had great time. Delicious. Recomende

Great salad and espresso. Great service. Highly recommended for shopping break.

The place serves lunch, delicious pasta and really good coffee. Very polite and helpful workers. Fatjon in particular (one of the waiters) is very gentile and spoked language other than Italian. Quiet place Nicest bar in the area. Highly recommended.

Always a good pranzo... The salads are great and worth the money. And make sure to ask for the daily specials ... Solid!

Several gluten free beers in can!

(Translated by Google) Slow and unfriendly staff. Prices are very high (Original) Počasno in neprijazno osebje. Cene so zelo visoke

(Translated by Google) The gianduia flavored milkshake is excellent (Original) Ottimo il frappè al gusto gianduia

(Translated by Google) Good frappe but it depends on who makes them, excellent coffee (Original) Frappe buoni ma dipende chi li fa caffè ottimo

(Translated by Google) Excellent coffee to drink on the fly!!! (Original) Ottimo caffè da bersi al volo!!!

(Translated by Google) Delicious milkshakes prepared in record time by Macri', super courteous and efficient (Original) Frappè squisiti e preparati in tempo record da Macri' super cortese e efficiente

Nice and clean place to dine in when you are visiting Trieste. They have nice vegetarian club sandwich that I really enjoyed. The waiters don't speak English, but they are trying to help. We were trying to get some fries, nuts or some bar food, but none existed here.

Vibrant atmosphere. Nice choice of food. Fresh made food. Staff is extremely friendly. We had ice cream and coffee. Coffee was standard ok. The ice cream a bit tooo sweet/greasy. It was so "heavy" that it simply did not melt.

The cocktails were nothing like they were supposed to be, but they did try. Some of the staff were nice, but some weren’t and the atmosphere was doubtable. I wouldn’t really come back for late evening drinks, maybe it’s better in the mornings.

Very good to have breakfast, good pastries

We had the best gelato experience here. Unfortunately, I forgot the woman’s name that was working there a few days ago but she was so enthusiastic and happy to be able to help us find the flavour we liked. Made the whole experience amazing for us. Gelato was absolutely amazing so I strongly suggest you coming here!

Reasonable prices. Perfect service. Very delicious croissants 🥐😋 Really recommend👌🏻

Best BAR in the morning. Opens at 5:30--lucky for me, I was here the morning of the shooting on Carducci Street, around the corner. It has great coffee sweets and ice cream.... It is one of the most popular BARs in Trieste.

I visit this bar regularly, and have no complaints. Morning, day and night, the waitresses are so friendly and accommodating. Recently I have enjoyed their addition on the menu of iced coffees in this heat. I have no faults with their cocktails and aperitifs, especially as there is always an abundance of snacks to enjoy with an aperol, Hugo or the new custom spritz flavours, while taking in the bustling street. I’ll always return time and time again, couldn’t recommend more to locals and tourists asking for local tips.

Great Aperol Spritz served with snacks for a really good price 🍹👌🏼

Love this place... First of all the staff is so welcoming, proffesional and nice. Sandwiches, cakes, coffee are the best and with reasonable prices! Highly recommended!

The Caffe Bar Ferrari is a lovely place. Staff is cheerful, friendly and willing. They recommended one of dozens of dolces - Cannolo Siciliani Pistachia. Delicious, I really enjoyed it!  It is an amazing and refreshing spot at Trieste.

awesome drinks, lovely atmosphere, really sweet staff!! very generous with food when you order some drinks

Wonderful staff, most helpful and amazing! Great ice cream.

Slow, low qualitiy icecream, they forgot our order.

Great espresso, attentive service, delicious sweets.

Wonderful Pistachio Donuts and Coffee! :)

Super!

Great pastries.

Receipt in the photos!❗❗❗ A lovely café with a cozy ambiance, soft lighting and low music. The brioche and the krapfen were excellent 🔥🌟, with rich cream, and the chocolate filling was real chocolate 👀🍫, not nutella. Great service, though the room was a bit warm 🥵

(Translated by Google) Delicious desserts, tried almost everything, and of course incredible coffee - rich and aromatic. In the morning it is very noisy and there are queues at the counter due to the number of guests, but this only indicates the popularity of the establishment. The average check for 2 for coffee and pastries is 7-10 euros. You can wait a long time for a waitress at a table, but when the order is taken, it is quickly taken out. (Original) Смачні десерти, скуштувала майже все, і звісно неймовірна кава - насичена та ароматна. Вранці дуже гамірно та черги за стійкою через кількість гостей, але це тільки вказує на популярність закладу. Середній чек на 2х за каву та тістечка - 7-10 євро. За столиком можна довго чекати на офіціантку, однак коли замовлення прийнято, то його швидко виносять.

(Translated by Google) I went this morning to get some bread and a cake. Total disorganization. 4/5 clerks behind the counter, chaos and disregard for the customer reigned. While I was talking, the clerk was annoyed, and there was no appropriate response to my requests; it was clear she was only half-listening. Bottom line: I paid more than I should have because I didn't get a response on the cost of a cake, and in my haste, I gave up and got it anyway. Plus, if they had been good products, I would have been fine, but no, not even that. I got home, tasted the bread, and it seemed days old, the tongs were so dry they were hard to swallow. Go elsewhere. (Original) Sono stata questa mattina a prendere del pane ed un dolce. Totale disorganizzazione. 4/5 commesse dietro al banco, regnava il caos e la non cura nei confronti del cliente. Mentre parlavo la commessa era seccata e alle mie richieste non c era una risposta congrua, si vedeva che mi ascoltava per metà. Morale, ho pagato più di quanto avrei dovuto perché non ho ricevuto risposta di quanto costasse un dolce e nella fretta ho lasciato perdere e l ho preso comunque. In più, fossero stati dei prodotti buoni me la sarei fatta andare bene ma no, neanche quello. Arrivo a casa, assaggio il pane e sembrava vecchio di giorni, la pinza secca da esser difficile nel deglutirla. Andate altrove.

A person without a data plan cannot access the wifi due to the verification via email. But yeah, a rare case.

Great coffee 5/5 of course espresso!

Very profesional and friendy store.

What a dissapointment I mean, really, where would you expect to get one of those classical Illy cups? No doubt: you would expect to get them here, in Trieste, in Trieste's Illy shop. But you don't. It seems that Illy is a poorly organized company. What a shame. It was the only reason to come to Trieste (and I would not recommed anybody to visit this Trieste, boring place - go to Milano).

There is no Illy Shop in Trieste

Very good shop for coffee lovers. Big variety of Illy coffee. Located just near the Verdi Theater.

Lovely shop. A great place to buy gifts. Coffee, chocolate, Illy art collection cups.

I had a delightful time here. Extremely friendly staff that bakes with passion and care. The espresso was nice as well. I want to go back soon to try the cannoli

Best bakery sweets , desserts , pizzas and the best pinza in Trieste!

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I go often to have breakfast here. Great everything. I just wish to have better parking possibilities around this cafeteria.

This is a small bistro/full bar (plus library on the second floor, hence the name “caffe’ dei libri”, meaning books’ café’) located on a pedestrian zone in the center of the city. We stopped here just for a couple of glasses of wine, which came with chips and various other snacks (in Trieste you’ll never have a drink without at least some free chips!). I love their décor inside (their chandeliers are particular and a nice touch), but since it was a gorgeous chilly day, we sat on their outdoor patio, which I found relaxing even if it’s in the middle of a very crowded pedestrian zone. Their wine was good, the service was very fast and the prices very reasonable. Next time I’m in Trieste, I’ll surely visit their library and try their panini/tramezzini.

Nice place to drink a coffee. I love this down the street view, and a library atmosphere

It was closed at 9:30am on a Wednesday without a note outside to explain why.

One of my favourite places in Trieste. Staff is super nice and atmosphere is magical. With all the books around the place you really feel like you step in the world of imagination. Strongly recommend to visit!

Loved the atmosphere. Came in the Saturday morning. Had delicious coffe, actually it called here " capo in b", which means capucino in the glass. I took it with a 🥐. Outside was rainy. But we enjoyed our hot drinks,with a 🥐, and vey interested book. Will, definitely, come back.

It is a nice and comfortable place. The tea and croissant are very good. It offers a wide choice of tea and the pistachio croissant. It has big windows which guarantee much light. The seats are very comfortable and the toilet is clean.

Great place!! Lots of seating space, really interesting views - upstairs and downstairs! fantastic coffee and very nice staff

I have been insulted -> I have booked in this restaurant in order to enjoy the typical lively Triestine buffet atmosphere with a friend from abroad. When I arrived, they instead brought us to the restaurant besides them, which was almost empty and not lively at all, saying that the food was the same. As we booked for something completely different, we left for a more busy place while apologizing. We have been insulted while living, with the barman threatening me when I reacted...

Very good vibe at first, english speaking waiteres, order went well, problem started after we got our food. One plate was not what we have ordered, tried to ask for rectification, waiteres refused to fullfill our reqest so we had to eat what we got. Also some of menu Items were not avaliable. Quality of food is mediocre, nothing to stop for really. Not enught salt and pepper. I reccomend other restaurants, away from main square. Lot of turist traps based on improper manu/clear pricing around there.

Decent food but a couple of incredibly rude members of staff. My fiancé and I tried to use our basic Italian but were met with eye-rolling, sighing and even an audible nasty remark when we struggled to understand the menu. A real shame to treat anyone in that way.

beef steak wasn't even beef steak and was so raw it was still alive, 5 euros for spinach listed as 'vegetables'

Stick to the fish it’s the best dish, Do not have the lasagna not so good… White wine, local café value, and taste ice cream

Very bad, when I fished my meal, the waiter asked me to pay inside. Then I found that the bill was higher than what I ordered, I asked the boss, he talked with me in Italian, I told him that I don’t understand, he just kept talking in Italian. Then I showed him what I ordered, he started to make another receipt to me without saying sorry. Then I found that he can speak English. Very bad experience, very dishonest, I have been to Europe many times, it never happened, I won’t go there again. Please check your bill before paying. I saw the previous comments, it happened to other customers too. It really gives me the bad image of this city.

THESE PEOPLE ARE NOT NICE! I've just spent a week in Trieste. 3 days in a row I came here for my afternoon espresso, seated outside. On my 4th visit, I was completely over charged for the exact same thing. When I asked why, I was told it was because I sat outside. I explained I have been outside previously. They then both ignored me and waited for me to go away without clear explanation. I feel I was deliberately over charged because I do not speak Italian well. This spoiled my enjoyment of the whole City.

Great service. Fair prices. Quiet location (but kinda ugly tbh). Its busy early in the day. 15€ for 3 pastries and a coffee (August 2025). Definitely recommend. One of the better cafes we visited in Trieste.

Pasticceria Maritani in Trieste is nothing short of a divine temple of sweetness (whoa!) where every bite feels like a royal decree of confectionery excellence. Since 1928, this venerable institution has been enchanting the palates of locals and visitors alike with its spectacular array of pastries and cakes that are as visually stunning as they are delectably sumptuous. Nestled near the illustrious Piazza Unità, Maritani is a beacon for anyone who dares to indulge in the finest desserts Trieste has to offer. Step inside, and you are greeted by a display case that could rival a jeweler’s showcase—each pastry a gem, each tart a masterpiece. The passion tart, for instance, is a revelation: perfectly balanced, not too sweet, bursting with fresh fruit that sings a symphony of flavors on your tongue. This is no mere pastry shop; it is a sanctuary where sugar and artistry dance in harmonious splendor. Beware —this is a place where the quality and richness of the sweets are so palpable, you can almost taste the craftsmanship in the air itself. So, don't forget to plan several training sessions in your favourite sports ahead of visiting. :-) In sum, Pasticceria Maritani is a decadent delight, a luscious legend, and a must-visit for anyone who appreciates the art of pastry at its most opulent and joyous. A visit here is not just a treat; it’s an indulgent celebration of life’s sweetest pleasures. Don't forget to have some Espresso for digestion. :-)

Best sweets in Trieste so far! Great customer service as well… willing to come back next time visiting the city.

Amazing confectionery. The only flaw was the price for coffees (€4.5 for double espresso) as it was the most expensive item in the bill, very good taste though. The rest was simply outstanding, especially the small passion fruit or mango piece of smth (a cake or idk) — it was absolutely out of the world. The rest of the desserts were also delicious, no kidding. The service was great, attentive and helpful. Tables are available both inside and outside.

Our host recommended us to come here for pastries and we were not disappointed. On the contrary besides superb coffee ☕️ I had several delicious pastries (see my pictures) 😋😋😋. There cakes also look tasty, plus I bought a presnitz to eat later. Thank you for the friendly and helpful service 👍🏻 5+ definitely will come back 😎

Croissant was dry, but good once you got to the chocolate parts. Lemon tart was good.

Beautiful place! You will want to take everything. Staff is also super friendly and cheerful. Highly recommend!

Nice, cozy small caffe

(Translated by Google) Coffee not very good, but this may be a personal consideration, more than anything the few times I have been there I have always been welcomed with considerable delay (despite there being few customers) and never with a smile which is something that should be there in a bar. Price of coffee exaggerated €1.20. Frozen baked pastries and brioches. (Original) Caffè non buonissimo, ma questo può essere una considerazione personale, più che altro quelle poche volte che ci sono stato sono stato sempre accolto con notevole ritardo( pur essendoci pochi clienti) e mai con un sorriso cosa che in un bar dovrebbe esserci. Prezzo del caffè esagerato 1.20€. Pastine e brioche surgelate da forno.

(Translated by Google) I've been going there since I was little! Excellent service, familiar but at the same time very professional. Coffee, spirits, beers, wines, all of excellent quality. Snacks, toasts, croissants (Original) Lo frequento da quand'ero piccola! Servizio ottimo, familiare ma allo stesso tempo molto professionale. Caffè, liquori, birre, vini, tutto di ottima qualità. Stuzzichini, toast, brioches

(Translated by Google) Refurbished bar, located in the city centre. The coffee is good and so are the aperitifs. The owners are kind and polite. (Original) Bar rimodernato, sito al centro della città. Il caffè è buono e anche gli aperitivi. I proprietari sono gentili ed educati.

(Translated by Google) Loyal customer, fast professionals, BAR ASTORIA IS A GOOD PLACE, education, respect, courtesy, friendliness, punctuality, precision, as they say, good blood, don't mind your first-time customer (Original) Cliente affezionato professionali rapidi BAR ASTORIA E' 1 POSTO PERBENE educazione rispetto cortesia cordialità puntualità precisione cme si dice buon sangue nn mente vs cliente da 1a vita

(Translated by Google) Excellent bar, friendliness, helpfulness and courtesy are at home... I will definitely return (Original) Ottimo bar , simpatia disponibilità a cortesia sono di casa...ci tornerò sicuramente

(Translated by Google) I didn't consume much but courtesy reigns supreme. Good place. (Original) Non ho consumato molto ma la cortesia fa da padrona. Buon posto.