Where to Drink Coffee in Siena

# Where to Drink Coffee in Siena

Italian coffee culture is at its peak in Siena: small, perfect, drunk standing at the bar. Here is how to do it right.

Key facts

• Standing at the bar: 1.10-1.50 euro for an espresso. Sitting: 2-4 euro.
• Order in Italian: 'un caffe' (espresso), 'un cappuccino' (only before 11am, please), 'un macchiato' (espresso with a dash of milk).
• Best coffee bars: Torrefazione Fiorella (Via di Citta), Caffe Nannini, Bar il Palio in the Campo (overpriced but the view).
• Skip Starbucks-style chains. There aren't any in the historic center anyway.
• Brioche/cornetto for breakfast costs ~1.50 euro and is always at the bar, never sit-down.

What I tell visitors

Order at the bar, pay first at the cashier (in larger places), then take your receipt to the barista. This is the local rhythm.

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Final word

Whatever brings you to Siena — food, the Palio, the Tuscan countryside — slow down. The city repays attention. If you have a tip to add or a correction, write us at redazione@visitsienaguide.it.