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Bigne Cafe and Bocci

Published: March 1, 2010Posted in: cafe, sportsTags:
Bigne Cafe and Bocci

For something different on a sunday afternoon, head to Bigne cafe on the corner of Via Tortona. This is why. Order a cappuccino and brioche and try to sit at one of the few tables outside, because there you will be next to a bocci court and if you are there on the right day, there will be a game going on. Ask the staff when there are scheduled games or better yet if you can play yourself. They have extra equipment right there, so it could be a fun afternoon.

bigne bocci

Address: Via Tortona ang, Via Bugatti

tel: 02 87281464

Omlette & Baguette

Published: January 26, 2010Posted in: cafe, restaurantTags:

This restaurant serves exactly what the name entails- omelets and baguettes. At the beginning of Via Paolo Sarpi and at the border of Chinatown, this restaurant is a little out of place. It’s white walls and tables create a restaurant that looks like it should be in France and not at the border of Chinatown or even in Milan for that matter.

But these places are exactly what Milan needs- restaurants out of the standard Italian fare. They serve omelets prepared hundreds of ways, orange juice, coffee and delightful desserts. And better yet, they are open til midnight. It is actually quite hard to find a place that serves omelets on sunday morning, here you can have one any day of the week!
via paolo sarpi, 62

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Ypsilon cafe restaurant

Published: January 12, 2010Posted in: aperitivo, cafe, restaurantTags:

This restaurant is steps from Porta Genova but you would never know when you are inside. Floor to ceilings windows make this restaurant really beautiful. But the colors and ambiance make it a place you can sit for hours.

The thing about Ypsilon is that is has prices of a cafe, but top notch quality. The have deals for all hours of the day. From breakfast, to their lunch and dinner specials, you will wonder how you got such good food at such a cheap price.

Head there for aperitivo time and they will serve you a 6 euro glass of wine (3.50 during the day) accompanied by a large plate of food (type depends on what they decide to cook up that day). In addition, you can choose from more food at their buffet. Basically, a lot of food accompanied by great wine!

Address via valenza 5

Tel 02 45 54 50 04

Colonial Cafe

Published: December 2, 2009Posted in: aperitivo, brunch, cafeTags:

This cafe on Corso Magenta is a nice place for lunch or for a drink after work. They have a wine hour every day from 6:30-9pm with an aperitivo buffet. The buffet is quite expansive, with both cold and hot foods- there is a wide selection and is quite good and fresh.

Large red leather couches and sleek tables make up the Colonial Cafe. It is a nice atmosphere with bartenders who will suggests what wines to try.

Stop by on a Thursday because the aperitivo is accompanied by live music. Listen to some music, order a glass of wine and enjoy the evening. The are open all day, so come for lunch if you can’t make a Thursday night, or better yet, for their weekend brunch.

Corso Magenta, 85
Tel: 02 43511054

Refeel Cafe/ Restaurant

Published: November 23, 2009Posted in: brunch, cafe, lunch, restaurantTags:

This place near Porta Roman is the perfect location for a quick lunch, leisurely drink or Sunday brunch. Inside is modern dining room, with clean lines and leather and wooden furniture. Making for a relaxed and inviting ambiance.

The menu is simple- paninis, salads and main dishes. But all are large quantities and really quite good. They serve weekend brunch as well with a really nice menu- including Bloody Mary’s. Basically, it is a cross between a restaurant, a bar and a cafe set in a nice space. You can go for one of their wide selection of coffees or drinks, or for a full meal.

However, If you go for a drink, try to sit in the seating area in the front. They have large leather sofas that you will never want to get up from (shown above). Or sit in the outside patio- they still have it open despite the cold weather, but the heat lamps make it a pleasant area.

They cover all the bases- from aperitivo to brunch, so go at some point and try it out.

  • Address: 20, Viale Sabotino
  • Tel: 39 02 58 32 42 27
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Latteria Cafe

Published: November 16, 2009Posted in: FAVORITE FOOD/DRINK, cafeTags:

If you have ever walked by Latteria, then you probably stopped in for a coffee, because it’s hard to walk by without wanting to go in. Right near Porta Genova, is this small, cozy cafe that has a french provincial theme. There are only a few tables, so you have to be lucky that one is free at the time you go, but if you can get the table at the window, or tucked in the wall, you will have a pleasant experience guaranteed.

Order a cappuccino, and one of their made to order paninis, bring the newspaper and settle into on a cold day. It will soon become your favorite neighborhood place who’s atmosphere make you feel comforted and at home. Yellow walls with shelves filled with jars of candy (all for sale by piece) and two women who run the cafe, serving fantastic coffees and paninis add to the nostalgia of the little place.

So stop by if you are in the area and sit for a while to relax from the day.

Address: via vigevano, 33