Gillian Knows Best guide to coffee in Venice
10+ addresses for a quick cup or a place to linger (and the beans to bring home)
I complain a lot about the coffee in Venice. My years in Rome shaped my tastes. I like the small glass of water that comes before. I like the speed and noise and chaos of most Roman bars. I like the dark, rich roast and the scant use of dairy (aside from the generous swirl of whipped cream in my monachella at Sant’Eustachio.) Here in Venice even a caffe macchiato has too much milk for me. Coffee is often served at a cooler temperature and of course like the city itself the general bar vibes are slower and more orderly. I have (mostly) adjusted to my un-rushed less chaotic Venetian life. I have learned about and adopted the macchiatone, a double macchiato that is pretty close to a Roman style cappuccino. Another big difference between my Roman life and my Venetian life is that I tend to meet people for a spritz far more often than for coffee. When I do choose caffeine over prosecco these are the places I go. This guide covers everything you need to know for where to find a quick morning cup at the bar to my favorite historic cafes for an indulgent spell.
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