The 18 best breakfast and brunch in Sicily

Really good service and very tasty! Vicenzo was very helpful and recommended us what to try as it was our first time in Sicily. Will definitely come back next time!

Love this place. Tourism can be so simple. Perfect place to watch people in the immaculate backdrop of the cathedral. Quality is fine, prices more than fair, location considered (Spritz with complementary crisps 6 Euro, water 2 Euro). Service quick and helpful.

The canoli and bread with chocolate chips tasted so good! The creme in canoli was so fresh with citron or orange based scent. Although the bar was quite busy in the morning, it seemed like it was connected to some accomodation nearby, so groups of people visited which led to queues.

Great spot for breakfast on the go. Good pastries, traditional sandwiches & great coffee. There’s a nearby garden to have a relaxed space.

very nice location, we came early and enjoyed breakfast with a view of the cathedral in all serenity. Fast and friendly service

The pastries were actually really good! The only observation is that the waiter was picking up garbage from the street and didn’t bother to change his gloves before serving coffee and sweets. Looks like there is a €1 surcharge per item if you want to sit at a table.

Had breakfast here and it was delicious, who knew Ice cream in a brioche bun would be so good first thing in the morning! 😋 Very reasonably priced with great service. Grazie👍🏼😀

Cute bar located in front of the ruins of the Apollo temple. I came here and ordered 2 coffee cream. They asked me if I wanted a small or a large one. I decided to go for the large. They served me the attached cup. I asked if it was normal that the coffee cream was only half of the glass. They replied that it was till 3/4... Bill for 2 creams and one cannolo: 10.5€ which sounds like the bill of a bar in Milan and not of Sicily.. Considering the answer (with no grounds) of owner to my review above, hereby my comment to it: First of all, nobody told me that the glasses were finished and that you were going to serve them in bigger ones. Nobody suggested to check or weigh the quantity. I have been served with no comments That said, regarding the fact that Milan and Siracusa are both in Italy ans therefore should have the same costs I must disagree with the comparison Indeed Sicily, like the rest of Italy, shares certain national expenses, but the overall cost of running a business in Milan is significantly higher compared to Siracusa. For example: Rent and Property Costs: Milan has some of the highest commercial rents in Italy, especially in central areas. Siracusa, on the other hand, offers way more affordable rental rates, which naturally affects the overall cost of operating a business. ( I know it because I am Italian and I owe properties in Siracusa and I know that rents in Milan can cost x5 or more than in the south) Taxes and Utilities: Although tax rates are standardized nationally, the actual cost of utilities and local taxes can vary, with Milan generally more expensive due to its infrastructure demands and higher population density. Labor Costs: While labor laws ensure some consistency at the national level, businesses in Milan have to offer higher wages to align with the city's cost of living, which is not as high in Siracusa. Miscellaneous Expenses: Other costs associated with running a business, such as insurance, marketing, and compliance, tend to be higher in Milan due to the competitive and demanding nature of its market. Given these factors, it's clear that the higher operating costs in Milan justify the generally higher prices. Therefore I would recommend the Apollo owners to better inform themselves about the costs in Italy.

Lovely café with lots of delicious pastries! We tried the Nutella, ricotta, and pistachio pastries. The ricotta one was really good. Perfectly sweet and super creamy.

Hearty Pizza Caffè Apollo offers a laid-back dining experience overlooking the Temple of Apollo ruins. The pizza portions are large, and free nibbles are a nice touch. The service was on the slower side, but it suited the pace of the place—great for people-watching and enjoying the surroundings. If you’re not in a rush and want a bite to eat in a scenic setting, Caffè Apollo is a good choice.

They have the most delicious almond flavoured ice cream I ever tasted. Probably the best in the world. If you are in Syracuse, Caffe' Apollo is a must be visited place and do not dare to skip almond ice cream. All other flavours are great, but mandel is best without a doubt.

Caffe and orange juice were good, but the service is very bad. Wouldn’t recommend

Came here twice on our stay in Syracuse and it was great. Good coffee, the best cream croissants EVER! and lovely waiter who spoke great english. It’s a good spot for people watching and nice and shaded with umbrellas. The tables all have lovely flowers on them too. Loved this place 😊

Probably best coffee we had on Ortigia, cornetti were top. Two cornetti and a cappuccino was €6.5. Came back another time for cannoli and peach granita which was pretty delicious aswell 😋. Good location to sit and relax and people watch.

We ate there breakfast around 9 am and it was the delicious and cheep. Staff speaks english and the service was nice. Food was amazing and fresh, perfect for a quick breakfast near the city centre

We stopped off for a coffee lovely atmosphere, staff are super friendly especially the lady. We had a couple of limoncello spritz here and they kindly gave us some snacks with it. The bread was amazing and fresh. Prices wore very reasonable. Really recommend

A truly lovely café! 🍰 The pastries are delicious and the coffee is absolutely great. We also tried the panini, which was more than good – so much that we came back three times during our holiday. The prices are unbeatable too. Highly recommended!

Without exaggerating, this is the best pistachio granita I ever had!! It did not taste artificial at all, but actually had tiny pieces of pistachio in there and was so wholesome in flavor! This made my day!

Great coffee and granita place in the city center. We had coffee granita and iced coffee, both really good - not too sweet, not too watery, the flavor was just right and refreshing. It is also nice to sit outside and enjoy the atmosphere of the streets of Palermo. The service was a bit slow, but there were a lot of people, so it is understandable. Possible to pay by card 💳 Recommended :)

Both granita and brioche are really tasty - had to visit twice during vacation!

I recently visited Caffetteria del Corso in Palermo and was blown away by the delicious treats they had to offer. The granite and brioche were particularly standout items - the perfect combination of sweet and refreshing. What impressed me most was the fast service - despite the cafe being quite busy, the staff worked quickly and efficiently to get everyone their orders in a timely manner. The location is also fantastic, right in the heart of Palermo and easy to find. Whether you're a local or a tourist, this is the perfect spot to grab a quick and satisfying snack. And if you're in the mood for something a little heartier, be sure to try the warm pastries - they were absolutely delicious. Overall, I would highly recommend Caffetteria del Corso to anyone looking for tasty treats and fast service in a convenient location. It's definitely worth a visit!

I had an aeolian salad which was honestly really good, the tuna was really fresh! But the portion size was really small for the money I payed and the service was a bit slow and disorganized. The location is really cute.

Thank you Bartolo for helping arrange dinner for our group. The extra care provided to the 4 infants in the group was greatly appreciated as it allowed us to have an early dinner for the children and still enjoy the delicious food too.

We had lunch here and we had the eolian pasta which was delicious and the pasta a la norma, we really enjoyed it. As dessert we took the canoli which was really good and they offered us littles biscuits with a liqueur. The waiter was very friendly and he spoke English and French. The service was a little bit slow, we passed an hour for the lunch, but the waiter was polite and he presented his excuses. The place is nice near the port.

Really lovely place, great service and cosy terrace right in the middle of a small port. The food is excellent and clearly freshly made, menu changes daily and is full of local dishes and ingredients. Ate here twice and loved it both times!! Also try the ricottamisu, it’s amazing 🤩

Beautiful restaurant on the square next to water. Most amazing eggplant Parmesan as well as Tuna with pasta. Great combinations of fish and veggies! Ate here both for lunch and dinner. Excellent service as well. Don’t miss this one!

It’s rare to find great food and a view of the sea. Here the octopus was cooked perfectly and the pasta was as good as any we’ve had in Italy. Incredibly fast and friendly service. True gem and a must stop if you’re in town.

Caffè La Vela delivered an exceptional dining experience from start to finish. The service was outstanding — the waitstaff exemplified the very best of Italian hospitality: warm, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. Every dish was a delight. The shrimp were incredibly fresh and flavorful, and the pasta with swordfish was absolutely magnificent — perfectly cooked and beautifully balanced. To top it all off, the Ricottamisu and Tiramisu were both a standout dessert: light, creamy, and unforgettable. Everything tasted fresh and thoughtfully prepared. A truly memorable experience!

Unprofessional and frustrating. After multiple confusing calls, no English communication, and being told contradictory things - even that there would be no delivery at all. Customer service was chaotic and rude. Cake looked fine and tasted okay, but the base was incomplete, likely rushed. Not worth the stress. I ordered a cake online a week in advance through their website, with delivery scheduled for 8:00 AM. By 8:30 AM, nothing had arrived, so I called them. Unfortunately, no one spoke English, and I had to explain my problem at least five times to different people. Then, without any explanation of where my order was, they simply hung up on me. When I called again, they told me there would be no delivery because the driver hadn’t picked it up. I doubt that was true, as they had no idea which order I was talking about at first and kept asking for details. It felt more like they had forgotten about the order entirely. When I asked for a refund (since I had already paid in advance), they suddenly said, “Oh yes, there will be a delivery,” but couldn’t tell me when. Communication was extremely frustrating, as they didn’t seem to understand even basic English. Eventually, they claimed it would be delivered at 8 PM - a huge difference from 8 AM. Half an hour later, I got a call from the driver saying he was outside my hotel… at 9:30 AM. Clearly, they had no idea what was going on and were just saying random things on the phone. Luckily, I was still at the hotel to receive it. The cake looked nice and tasted fine, but the cookie base was only in the center and not under the whole cake - likely because it was rushed. Overall, it was a complete disaster: unprofessional, disorganized, and with terrible customer service, especially for a prepaid order.

Its a good clean place with friendly staff and a wide range of desserts and good coffee but it falls short to some of the most original and artisan places that only make 1 or 2 things instead of all the desserts imaginable. If you're on a group with differents tastes and you want to please everyone come here, if you want to taste some of the most delicious traditional Sicilian desserts keep searching. However it's a great place greats staff and if I lived here I'd probably come here a lot of times. Also the granita felt a lot like just ice cream, I've had muck better and unique granitas I'm other places more focused on it.

Incredible place if you are looking for a dessert. We had the pistacchio cake and a standart cannolo. Best cannolo i have ever had. They dont put the filling in until you order it so its still perfectly crunchy. And the cake could not possible be more pistacchio then it was. The staff is incredibly friendly too.

I chose to give them 5 stars because it's becoming a long-term commercial activity in which the quality has remained almost the same. The food is good (in big quantity and affordable price). The service is ok. It could be better however I think they're more a laboratory in which you can go to buy sweets and bring them home.

We ordered a pistachio granita, brioche, espresso, cheesecake, and fondant cake with gelato on the side… which was a bit much to say the least. :) But everything was tasty and staff were friendly! Thank you for your accommodating spirit towards foreigners.

Horrible customer service. If you are a tourist and don’t speak italian, you can’t go. We wanted to know how some of the flavours tasted since they didn’t have the name on, first we spoke spanish since most italians understand but he said he didn’t, then we switched to english. He said only italian because we were in Italy, and if you go to the US you speak English. Terrible sympathy for tourists, didn’t even try to understand English. We ended up leaving without ordering.

Chocofusion is an absolute delight for anyone with a sweet tooth. From the moment you step in, you're greeted by the enticing aroma of freshly made treats. The granita and gelato are exceptional, offering a refreshing burst of flavor with every spoonful. Additionally, the wonderful cakes, sweets, and pastries are a testament to the skill and creativity of the pastry chefs. What sets Chocofusion apart is not only its delectable offerings but also the inviting atmosphere. With ample seating available, it's the perfect spot to enjoy a leisurely breakfast or simply indulge in a sweet treat. We even found a complimentary copy of the newspaper that added an extra touch of convenience and hospitality. Overall, Chocofusion is an excellent choice for anyone craving delicious desserts or looking for a cozy spot to start their day.

We visited at about 10:30am midweek. We have three children who had no idea what to order (and are fussy English!!) so it took us a while to order and we wanted to taste lots of little bits of things. The staff spoke a bit of English with us and were really kind, especially lovely with the kids. We enjoyed little almond biscuits, croissants, espresso, granita and brioche. Everything was delicious and the highlight was two cannoli that we had packed up to take home - these are made fresh so not on display, you need to ask for them. Worth it entirely! The whole feast cost rough £20 which feels very good value. Thank you 😍

Pasticceria Basile is off the beaten path — not located near the municipio (aka the Commissariato) where all the Montalbano fans hang out, Basile requires you to go there with intention, and it’s worth it. In the summer, head there in the morning and ask the lovely Maria-Grazia for a brioche and a roasted-almond-covered-in-a-thin-layer-of-coffee granita. Then if it’s also Sunday, ask for the Testa di Turco — that’s a Turk’s Head, a turban-shaped choux pastry piped generously with either ricotta cream or custard. It’s to die for — just as the poor Turk did. For today, we will leave verbal propriety and cultural sensitivity at home and just enjoy this heavenly pastry. You also won’t go wrong with any of the fresh cannoli or cookies. There’s a small table outside if you must eat there, but I suggest carrying the items someplace outdoors in this marvelous little city and channeling the late great Marcello Perracchio as you savor every sublime bite.

Made fresh in front of you, heavenly canolli with ricotta, orange peel and pistachio dust. the essence of sicilian dolce vita 🥰

I visited this wonderful place a couple years ago during my trip to Sicily and people here welcomed me warmly. And their pastries are heavenly especially cannoli and cookies. I purchased this time as a gift for my friend’s birthday. They helped me out with surprise my friend and she was shocked how good their pastries are. As a gift, or for yourself, you never regret. Highly recommended.

Amazing little bakery with authentico Sicilian pastries and delicious coffees! Friendly, helpful service- a fabourite aming locals and a great find as we were driving through. Will definitely come back!!

We travel every year trough Sicily and this is definitely the best pasticceria in the whole island. Fresh italian Dolce in the highest Quality. Very friendly staff always a warm welcome. Definitely a must visit!

Received 2 boxes of traditional Sicilian sweets to London !! Really good quality.

Delicious coffee and the pastries have the perfect sweetness. The staff was kind. We definitely plan to come back here.

We had breakfast included on our B&B rental, and Antica PasticceriaSalamone, was the place for it. mostly locals stop for an espresso or cappuccino with an good choices of morning pastries, don't forget you are in Italy, and it's not eggs pancakes and sausages, get what the locals eat for breakfast, personally the croissant filled pistachio cream was just the top. Ice cream desserts and cookies are also available. The staff didn't speak much English but made a great effort to help us. At the end of our breakfast we had an animated conversation with everybody around our table. Fantastic experience!!

Authentic pasticceria and friendly staff serving very good coffee and capacinno. The brioche was tasty, not too sweet and went well with the lemon granita. We shared one arancini ragu and regretted not buying one each as it was delicious and filled with 'to die for' ragu! This shop is set back a few streets from the beach road but well worth the visit.

Simply the best, we went here everyday whilst we were in Naxos. Highly recommend going any time of the day. Coffee good, pastries amazing, and granitas sublime - excellent value. One of the best spots in Sicily so far

Perfect breakfast – the pistachio granita with fresh brioche was delicious, the staff was really friendly, and the portions generous. Highly recommend!

Yum, Yum, Yum. The place to have amazing coffee, spectacular pastries, grantias, arincino. A must

Amazing cannolo, cestini alle fragole outstanding. Good prices and good coffee. Worth to visit.

This is a lovely cafe located right next to the church of La Martorana. There are several outdoor tables surrounded by shrubs with each table having a real plant which is nice. We popped in for a light breakfast of a croissant and Danish style pastry. It has an extremely varied menu of coffees of which I chose Pistachio which was fantastic. 😋 There is also some choices of teas too. There is, of course, a large selection of food to accompany the coffees, though not all were available on our visit. Service is fine.

Great for a hearty protein filled breakfast with for somebody who has gluten free requests. My breakfast was salmon , eggs, veggies and cheese and was a perfect day to start a busy day of biking and walking. Many other places only have pastries so I was happy to find this place! And they open early.

I recently visited a charming café in Palermo, and I must say it was a delightful experience . The coffee was absolutely excellent, rich and perfectly brewed . I tried the pistachio-filled croissant, which was simply wonderful, and the iris with ricotta was equally delicious . The café itself is very beautiful , offering plenty of seating and a cozy , inviting atmosphere . Its location is also very convenient, making it a perfect spot to relax and enjoy a treat . Highly recommended for anyone visiting Palermo !

Considering this is 200m away from one of the busiest streets in Palermo, this spot it SO quiet. We stayed in a small apartment around the corner and this became our regular coffee/croissant spot. I can HIGHLY recommend the coffee and pistachio croissants - and if you’re lucky you may bag a table in the street under the lemon trees 🍋

This is a very good place to stop in for a quick bite to eat or a morning drink of coffee or espresso and of course a brioche. I stop here three days in a row so that should explain how good this place is!

A nice little corner to get an affagato or gelato in a brioche bun, on a quiet side street near the hustle and bustle of the old city; great for a quick break on a hot summer day. Everything we had was great, highly recommended!

The first good coffee after a week in Sicily. Outstanding cannoli, big size and not overly sweet. Recommended.

Fantastic gelato, we didn’t have time to come back in the morning for pastries but wish we did. If you have the opportunity to stop here and try something then do so, you won’t regret it!!

We came here on a warm spring day after a lot of walking and sightseeing in the Valley of the Temples and thoroughly enjoyed their refreshing and delightful lemon granita. We also had a brioche bun with chocolate ice cream and that was delicious too. The service is friendly and accommodating and the location is central, right in the heart of Agrigento. What’s not to like?

The italian chocolate is not that good (industrial) but the little cakes/pastries were amazing ! The Crustino but also the cannolo.

We had some ice cream and a cannoli. The waiter spoke English and was very friendly and patient. Highly recommend

Best granita di pistacchio and almond I've had in Italy plus wonderful croissant filled with pistacchio cream. Wish I could have breakfast here every morning!

Maybe it is because it was about to close but there was bo welcome.there. the ice-cream was good and the pastry too but we felt very disappointed with the atmosphere and cold service

I can Say i eat the Best Brioche con gelato in my Sycylia holidays. I need to admit I eat brioche everyDay in different city in Sycylii

Fresh patisserie mignon. Very good quality. Freshly made cakes, mignon (pasticcini). They could improve their packaging skills, but in house production is sublime

Very nice team, and the owner mr. Tommaso a very gentle man. Their coffee is delicious, however the delicious array of cookies I could not enjoy any because they contain “strutti” ( pork grease) and gelatine And I do not consume any for religious reasons.

Good offer of sweet snacks and coffees, but relatively small and very noisy place. If you want to focus on conversation - forget on place eating and go for take away.

Simply stunning and very lovely place where to have sweet and savoury food

I really like the gelato :)

Realy good place for drinking coffe, eating cakes or just sitting on the sun

Excellent place for drink and cakes.

Very tasty food made with passion and charming lady owner. Dishes are being prepared with regional and organic ingridients and the menu offers something for everyone (e g. gluten free, vegan, local and international kitchen etc.) Good choice for a lunch or dinner.

Great local joint, go if you want to hide from the cruise ship tourists. The best spritz in town and great food. Not to be missed

A local hipster eatery which would not feel out of place in Brooklyn or Stockholm. The menu consists of street food from the entire world, focusing on traditional stomach-filling meals such as meatballs, chilli con carne, and a Senegal-style chicken on rice. They have a menu item called “Tour the World” which gives sample sizes of their main courses, and is plenty of food for 2 people. They also speak amazing English, and if I have one regret, it would be not taking the time the dig up all the knowledge they have about Ortigia, but parking waits for no man.

The owner cum chef is friendly with a sense of humor. The food is unique.

The food was not tasty at all. Dessert had a weird taste and smell, either was not fresh or was stored with other food. The salad was... a pieces of salad and tomato with olive oil, no dressing whatsoever. Drinks were good. Overall I do not recommend to eat there.

Really good food and welcoming staff. The recipes are diverse and includes dishes from various part of the world as well as typical Sicilian food. The owner also proposes unique variations of the classic spritz cocktail. The restaurant is a little bit appart from the most crowded areas, in a more peaceful street. It is a little bit more expensive compared to others equivalent Sicilian restaurants but the experience is still very pleasant !

Great food! The pesto pasta and the caponita we ordered were both great. Total Italian comfort food.

A lovely cafe that my son and I stopped at. Their Granita is fantastico - I tried the lemon. Atmosphere and service was brilliant.

Hidden gem, with great sweets, good coffee and even ad hoc home meals during lunch. Super friendly family atmosphere and very good prices. Loved it here.

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Very rude service

Good

Always excellent. Service with a smile.

Good coffee shop...

This is my faveourite place in Mazara. We've been there for a month and almost every day we visited Cafe Europa. Coffee is excellent and the food... out of words delicious. Everything: cornetti, croissants, dolce di mandorla, panini. Everything was super fresh. Loved it. Also the family that works there are an amazing people. After few days we felt like we've been there for few years. Wonderful atmosphere. We will definitely visit them the next time we are in Sicily. You should to! ;)

Great sandwiches pastries and coffee! Comfy place to rest, especially during mid-day break when everything is closed. Friendly family owned.

Wrong opening hours

The best coffe it s italien coffe

Fantastic coffee and sweets!

(Translated by Google) Caffè Europa – A dream breakfast in Mazara del Vallo! You can't pass through Mazara del Vallo without stopping at Caffè Europa! It's one of those places where everything is meticulously designed, but what really stands out are the krapfen and croissants: incredibly fresh, soft, and filled with generous amounts of delicious cream. Every bite is a treat. It's hard to choose just one: cream, Nutella, pistachio... each one better than the last! But it doesn't end there: the savory selection is also excellent. Delicious sandwiches, fragrant pizzas, and Sicilian delicacies prepared with quality ingredients. It's the ideal place for both an unforgettable sweet breakfast and a well-crafted savory break. The staff is incredibly friendly, and the service is always quick and cheerful. The atmosphere is clean and well-kept, and you can feel that typical Sicilian welcome that makes you feel at home. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a delicious breakfast or a truly satisfying savory snack. Must try and… come back! (Original) Caffè Europa – Una colazione da sogno a Mazara del Vallo! Non puoi passare da Mazara del Vallo senza fermarti al Caffè Europa! È uno di quei posti dove tutto è curato nei minimi dettagli, ma quello che conquista davvero sono i krapfen e i cornetti: freschissimi, soffici, farciti con creme golose e abbondanti. Ogni morso è una coccola. Difficile sceglierne uno solo: alla crema, alla Nutella, al pistacchio… uno più buono dell’altro! Ma non finisce qui: anche il reparto salato è eccellente. Panini sfiziosi, pizzette fragranti e rosticceria siciliana preparata con ingredienti di qualità. È il posto ideale sia per una colazione dolce indimenticabile che per una pausa salata ben fatta. Il personale è gentilissimo e il servizio sempre veloce e sorridente. L’ambiente è pulito, curato, e si respira quell’accoglienza tipica siciliana che ti fa sentire a casa. Consigliatissimo a chi cerca una colazione con i fiocchi o uno spuntino salato davvero soddisfacente. Da provare e… da tornare!

(Translated by Google) A very nice café with fair prices. Beautifully and stylishly decorated. In addition to the usual café specialties, they also serve an original Chiocolata Calda and numerous sandwiches and paninis. Unfortunately, no vegetarian options. Service is quick and friendly. (Original) Sehr schönes Café mit fairen Preisen. Sehr schön und stilvoll eingerichtet. Es gibt neben den üblichen Café Spezialitäten auch eine original Chiocolata Calda und zahlreiche, belegte Brötchen und Paninis. Leider keine vegetarischen.Service schnell und freundlich.