Looking for places to have breakfast in Milan? There are so many in the city. Places that are perfect not only for breakfast but also for lunch breaks, brunch or afternoon snacks. Here, the selection is varied and delicious, to give you the right boost for the day and start off on the right foot. And as we all know, breakfast is the most important meal of the day, so it’s essential to get it right.
Let’s take a look at some cafés where you can stop for a fragrant croissant or a creamy cappuccino:
Another excellent spot for breakfast in Milan is June Collective. A recently opened bistro with an international flair. The two partners hail from India and Latvia, with training backgrounds spanning Copenhagen, San Francisco, Bangkok, and Madrid. In short, the atmosphere here is cosmopolitan, featuring authentic cuisine that prioritizes the freshness of its ingredients. Few ingredients per dish to serve up meals prepared with care and passion. Their pancakes are already causing a sensation. At June Collective, you can enjoy breakfast or a lunch break.
Breakfast at the Gallia Hotel
We recommend Felicetta as a place to have breakfast in Milan because it will delight you. A new spot that opened this year. It feels a bit like being in Paris. The pastel colors of the interior, the round tables outside, the wicker chairs lined up side by side. In short, you can breathe in a bit of Parisian air even while in the Milanese capital. Plus, the area is really charming; we’re on one of Milan’s most elegant streets, Via Vincenzo Monti, just a stone’s throw from the Arco della Pace.
We’ve been there and can tell you that everything is delicious. Croissants, pain au chocolat, girelle, and various pastries. The menu is incredibly tempting. Starting your day at Felicetta will put you in a good mood. And if you want to come back in the evening, Felicetta is also ideal for an aperitif.
Gelsomina
An iconic spot for breakfast in Milan. Here you’ll find artisanal pastries in a trendy bakery, popular for breakfast and lunch. The maritozzi are out of this world—a true delight for the palate and the heart. Not just pastries, but also other options like porridge, toast, and eggs, fruit salad, and many other treats perfect for starting the day or enjoying a tasty brunch. Gelsomina is also perfect for breakfast outdoors. Now that warmer weather is approaching, it’s the ideal spot.
A new opening in Milan that brings a bit of New York to the city with a classic Manhattan breakfast: bagels. A shop entirely dedicated to this “bun with a hole”
La Corte Romanengo
If you like cute, intimate, and cozy spots, this place is definitely for you. Hidden within the courtyard of a traditional Milanese townhouse is La Corte, the tea room of Antica Confetteria Romanengo, Italy’s oldest confectionery dating back to 1780. Originally from Genoa, Romanengo opened in Milan, treating us to its incredibly delicious products. The star creations are mainly anything related to confectionery—candies, confetti, pastilles, caramelized orange peels wrapped in chocolate, orange blossom almond paste canestrelli, candied wild violet flowers, and a thousand other delights. But there’s no shortage of classic pastries, brioche, and other treats that are pure bliss. All you have to do is go there and try everything.
Alain Locatelli
Another spot to keep in mind for breakfast in Milan is Alain Locatelli, where you can find the best traditional French pastries. Alain is a master baker who creates sweet delights that are perfect in both taste and appearance. His flaky pastries are a must-try. If you love croissants and pain au chocolat, you have to stop by here.
Sissi
Sissi is a Milanese pastry shop as cute as a wedding favor. Cozy, tiny—one of those places where you feel pampered. It has a very charming indoor garden and a wide range of products, both sweet and savory. A spot that has been offering Milanese residents delicious treats for over 25 years. Filled brioches, cookies, cakes, panettone, pandoro, but also savory delicacies that must be tried at least once. Sissi is the kingdom of the brioche, made in the adjacent bakery and filled to order. Cappuccino and brioche, a perfect pairing
Marchesi
If you’re looking for a classic, Marchesi is an iconic spot that epitomizes Milan. We recommend the location in Galleria Vittorio Emanuele, which offers a magnificent view. Here, with pastries, brioche, and other delicacies, you’ll be spoiled for choice. This chic, classy, elegant, and refined spot will make your breakfast truly enchanting.
Egalité
Founded in 2018, Egalité is a boulangerie open from morning to night that bakes fresh bread every day and offers delicious treats. Here you’ll find traditional French products, including both sweet and savory croissants, baguettes, quiches, and croque monsieur. Whether you prefer savory or sweet breakfasts, you’ll find everything you desire here.
Hygge
Another very nice spot for breakfast in Milan—and for brunch, which is fabulous—is Hygge. The word, of Danish origin, evokes a sense of well-being, warmth, and comfort that has no direct equivalent in Italian. This place is truly cozy, and the food is even better. The sweet and savory options are truly delicious—from scrambled eggs to cheesecake, everything is a treat. Try it for brunch too—it will amaze you.
Loste Café
A must-have on the list, Loste Café in the Risorgimento area takes the concept of a café to the next level. The credit goes to Stefano Ferraro, who was head pastry chef at Noma in Copenhagen, considered one of the best restaurants in the world. The Loste website states, “The goal is to offer a unique experience […] Pastries fresh from the oven in the morning, as well as focaccia and savory items, excellent coffee or a glass of wine, and above all, a big, warm smile!” Loste will make you fall in love and leave you wanting to come back. We recommend their cardamom bun with coffee and orange glaze.
Ofelé
Do you happen to fancy pancakes for breakfast ? Then pop into Ofelé. Its pancakes, both sweet and savory, are legendary in Milan and an absolute must-try. But that’s not all—you’ll also find croissants, sweet (and savory) bagels, brioches, plum cake, and slices of cake. Ofelé is also ideal for brunch; take a look at the menu.
Portrait
In one of Milan’s chicest areas, Corso Venezia, tucked away inside a former archiepiscopal seminary that has now become a luxury hotel, lies this enchanting spot where you can enjoy a lavish breakfast in an elegant and prestigious setting. Embroidered napkins, silver cutlery. Service that’s top-notch. The croissants are excellent, and the breakfast selection—from sweet to savory—is superb. You can explore the menu and choose whatever and however you like. Visit the website to discover more details about this splendid location.
