When it comes to Italian specialties, coffee is among the first things that come to mind! Discover the best places where to taste a good one with our ultimate guide for the best coffee shops in Milan.

Italy is deeply rooted in its culinary traditions, mostly when it is about the coffee scene. It all started with places called “caffè letterario”, back in the 1700s; those were venues where scholars and philosophers used to meet to discuss about illuminated ideas, while sipping coffee. Since then, Italy always had a great role in the coffee industry and its worldwide known for its famous “espresso”.

Milan, just like other many places in this country, is showing a quite strong concern in the coffee world: how it is ordered, its production, the experience of consuming it. Therefore, always more coffee shops in Milan are popping up, willing to offer the highest quality coffee. 

And while you’re living in Milan you can’t miss having a “caffeinated” experience in one of these places we’re about to reveal you!

Best coffee shops in Milan to study and work

Yes, we know, studying or work from home are the best thing ever (especially if you got a great accommodation!). But lately is always trendier to discover new public spaces where to spend your productive time. Library are too mainstream...Check out these coffee shops in Milan and find your new favourite spot!

Coffice

Coffice literally means “coffee + office” and is there a better place where you can have both your coworking experience and sip some delicious coffee? Its friendly atmosphere and its delicious menu made up by muffins, cakes, tasty snacks and many beverages makes it one of the favourite spot for students and young professionals.

Open

Open is more than a simple coffee shop or a library. It’s an innovative concept café where clients can chill, buy books, work or study. It has a daily fee entrance or a monthly membership fee that allows you to have access to many coworking areas and have discounts on the bistrot menu and on the books.

Pavè

Located right next to the central station in Milan, Pavè is famous for its great cappuccinos and wide offer of cakes and pastries. Created by the young mind of 3 entrepreneurs, this is one of the best coffee shops in Milan where you can prepare an exam or work.

Santeria

Santeria holds together many souls in one (or better, two) space: art gallery, café, vinyl shop, coworking space. It has 2 locations, right next to the most famous universities: Bocconi and the other in the area of Città Studi (also two of the neighborhoods where many of our apartments for rent are located).

oTTo

If you’re a lover of the Nordic interior design this place will blow your mind! It’s not only a coffee shop and a coworking space, but it also hosts many events and exhibitions. It will turn into one of your favorite spot where to spend your afternoons!

California Bakery 

An american-inspired bakery, one of the first opened in Italy. It has several shops throughout Milan and here you can find a great menu made up by pancakes, bagels, hamburger and a lovely atmosphere where to study or work.

Now you have quite a few inspirations for the best coffee shops in Milan where you can stop by, refill your energy and spend your productive time!