Coffee in South Tyrol: A small daily ritual
As in any city, even in Bolzano and its surroundings there are places where coffee is a true sensory experience: if you're looking for a good espresso, a creamy cappuccino or a coffee served with sweetness and style, know that in the South Tyrolean capital there's no shortage of bars and pastry shops where coffee is guaranteed.
A perfect mix between Italian taste and Central European care
Coffee culture in South Tyrol is a perfect fusion between Austrian elegance and refinement and the authentic Italian passion for espresso. Here, coffee represents a break, a meeting, a moment of pleasure.
You can find historic bars with retro furnishings where time seems to have stood still, but also modern and welcoming venues where the aroma of coffee is often accompanied by homemade desserts, such as strudel, walnut cakes, red berry tarts or Sacher prepared according to tradition.
Where to drink a good coffee? Some suggestions
- Pasticceria Lintner (Bolzano): right in the center, it's the right place if you're looking for a good coffee accompanied by typical desserts or chocolate cakes.
- Coffee Art (Merano): for those who love quality coffee and selected blends. Modern environment and relaxed atmosphere.
- Bar Bistro Mozart (Merano): historic venue also frequented by students. Ideal for a break, especially in the colder months.
- Exil Café (Bolzano): for those looking for something more creative, this place has a young and artistic soul, and also offers vegan desserts and alternative options.
- Coffee Bean (Bolzano): coffee shop with a more international style, offers traditional coffee but also American filtered coffee and drinks like matcha.
Whether you're in the historic center for a walk, waiting to take a cable car or after a visit to museums and markets, take the time to enjoy a proper coffee.