The 10 Coolest Cafes in Milan for Your Next Hangout
Good coffee, great vibes, and a fair location. The perfect blend.
Life's too short for bad coffee or inconvenient meetups.
This isn't just a list of great cafes; it's a list of great cafes in strategic, easy-to-reach locations.
1. Bar Luce (Fondazione Prada)
Designed by Wes Anderson. Need we say more? It's like stepping into a film. A true destination cafe.
2. Orsonero Coffee (Porta Venezia)
For serious coffee lovers. A tiny spot serving some of the best specialty coffee in Milan. Right by the M1 line.
3. oTTo (Isola)
A bright, plant-filled space with a Scandinavian feel. Great for a casual meeting and perfectly located in the hyper-connected Isola district.
4. Pasticceria Marchesi (Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II)
Owned by Prada, this is one of Milan's oldest and most beautiful pastry shops. The definition of elegance. A special occasion treat.
5. Deus Café (Isola)
Part motorcycle shop, part cafe, part clothing store. It has a cool, industrial vibe and a fantastic courtyard.
6. Fonderie Milanesi (Porta Genova Area)
A "secret" garden cafe/bar with a rustic, hidden-away feel. Great for a longer, more relaxed conversation.
7. Pavé (Repubblica/P.ta Venezia)
Famous for its incredible pastries and relaxed, hipster vibe. Always buzzing and a great place to soak up local life.
8. LùBar (Palestro)
A stunning, light-filled cafe inside the Villa Reale's courtyard. A chic and beautiful escape right next to the Palestro M1 stop.
9. Upcycle Bike Caffè (Città Studi)
A unique combination of a cafe and a cycling-themed space. Very laptop-friendly and perfect for a casual work meeting in the university district.
10. Gelsomina (Porta Romana)
A beautiful pasticceria with southern Italian vibes and delicious pastries. A sunny, happy place right on the M3 line.
Choosing a cool cafe is easy. Choosing one that's also a fair midway point for everyone? That's the real challenge.