Cafes

In Trieste, the cafés have always been the perfect meeting point to discuss politics, art, literature and philosophy. It is here that the tradition of drinking coffee, prepared in many different ways, started. Tasting the different cakes that Trieste offers is a must. In particular, you need to taste the Putizza, the Strucolo de Pomi and the Palacinke.

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Caffè Tommaseo

At Caffè Tommaseo the rooms are decorated with mirrors. Here you can taste all the coffee and sweet specialties of Trieste. It is one of the oldest coffee houses in Trieste and is part of the Association of the Italian Historical …

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Gelateria Udevalla

This ice cream is made of natural ingredients and high quality products, there are no short cuts when it comes to making the best Italian ice cream. Even if you are not a big fan of ice cream, you will surely find something here to satisfy your sweet tooth, such as pie, cannoli and …

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Pasticceria Penso

At the Pasticceria Penso bakery you can choose from a variaty of typical Triestine specialities and also order cakes for anniversaries and more. It is located close to the harbour and offers a charming …

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Caffe Degli Specchi

Both outside and inside it is possible to feel the atmosphere of fin-de-siècle Trieste. The Caffè Vienna, prepared with chocolate and whipped cream, is very …

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Antico Caffé San Marco

San Marco is a historic café that was founded in 1923, restored and reopened in 2013 following a lengthy period of closure. It was once frequented by intellectuals like Italo Svevo and James Joyce, who sat in it secession style-interiors decorated with frescoes. The choice of pastries is as wide as the one for …

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