Lake ComoCafes

Explore the best cafes in Lake Como for specialty coffee, brunch, work-friendly seating, aesthetic interiors, and relaxed local coffee spots.

01

Bar Il Molo

SPECIALTY:LAKEFRONT APERITIVO
ATMOSPHERE:SOCIAL
CROWD:HIGH-WAIT
MUST TRY:APERI...MOLO

Bar Il Molo sits directly on Varenna’s small waterfront, with tables pressed close to Lake Como. Pale stone, striped awnings, and moored boats give the terrace a calm, lived-in rhythm. Espresso arrives dark and precise, shaped by Italian roasting discipline and served without ceremony.

Signature Coffee:Aperi...Molo
02

Bar Pasticceria Rossi

SPECIALTY:PASTICCERIA AND LAKEFRONT APERITIVO
ATMOSPHERE:HERITAGE
CROWD:HIGH-WAIT
MUST TRY:CAPPUCCINO E BRIOCHE

Signature Coffee:Cappuccino e brioche
03

Bar Canova

SPECIALTY:ANFORA COCKTAILS
ATMOSPHERE:HERITAGE
CROWD:LIVELY
MUST TRY:VILLA D'ESTE MARTINI

Signature Coffee:Villa d'Este Martini
04

T Bar Grand Hotel Tremezzo

SPECIALTY:GRAND HOTEL APERITIVO TERRACE
ATMOSPHERE:SOCIAL
CROWD:LIVELY
MUST TRY:GHT GRAPEFRUIT ROSEMARY SPRITZ

T Bar sits inside Grand Hotel Tremezzo with Art Deco ceilings, walnut warmth, and a terrace facing Lake Como. Morning coffee feels calm here, served in a room that still carries its century old hotel rhythm.

Signature Coffee:GHT grapefruit rosemary Spritz
05

Varenna Caffè Bistrot

SPECIALTY:LAKEFRONT APERITIVO
ATMOSPHERE:SOCIAL
CROWD:HIGH-WAIT
MUST TRY:APEROL SPRITZ

Varenna Caffè Bistrot sits on Riva Grande, with tables facing Lake Como and the old stone waterfront. The room feels calm and compact, built for slow espresso, quiet talk, and watching ferries cross the water. Coffee leads the mood, with Italian roast depth, clean crema, and a steady bar rhythm.

Signature Coffee:Aperol Spritz
06

Bar Sport Bellagio

SPECIALTY:ESPRESSO AND PASTRIES
ATMOSPHERE:HERITAGE
CROWD:LIVELY
MUST TRY:ESPRESSO WITH CHOCOLATE TART

Signature Coffee:Espresso With Chocolate Tart
07

Caffè Vecchio Borgo

SPECIALTY:ITALIAN BREAKFAST BAR
ATMOSPHERE:HERITAGE
CROWD:LIVELY
MUST TRY:CAPPUCCINO AND BRIOCHE

Caffè Vecchio Borgo sits inside Bellagio’s old center, bright, polished, and quietly social. Wood, glass, and street light give the room a calm Italian bar rhythm. Espresso moves fast at the counter, while tables invite a slower lake morning.

Signature Coffee:Cappuccino And Brioche
08

Pasticceria Poletti

SPECIALTY:LOMBARD PASTRY AND BRIOCHE
ATMOSPHERE:HERITAGE
CROWD:TRENDING
MUST TRY:BRIOCHE

Pasticceria Poletti sits in Cernobbio with a polished, local rhythm. The room feels bright and composed, with glass counters, precise pastries, and coffee served without theatre. It is a calm stop near the lake, more salon than tourist café.

Signature Coffee:Brioche
09

Pasticceria Cassera Moretti

SPECIALTY:ARTISANAL PASTRY AND HOUSE GELATO
ATMOSPHERE:GARDEN
CROWD:TRENDING
MUST TRY:MARITOZZO WITH PISTACHIO CREAM

Signature Coffee:Maritozzo with pistachio cream
10

Gelateria Pasticceria Luisita

SPECIALTY:ARTISANAL GELATO AND PASTICCERIA
ATMOSPHERE:HERITAGE
CROWD:LIVELY
MUST TRY:SEASONAL FRUIT SORBETTO

Signature Coffee:Seasonal Fruit Sorbetto
11

Mandarin Oriental Afternoon Tea

SPECIALTY:LA VIA DEL TÈ LOOSE-LEAF TEA SERVICE
ATMOSPHERE:GARDEN
CROWD:TRENDING
MUST TRY:SEASONAL AFTERNOON TEA

Signature Coffee:Seasonal Afternoon Tea
12

Bar Centrale

SPECIALTY:CLASSIC LIGURIAN VILLAGE BAR
ATMOSPHERE:SOCIAL
CROWD:LIVELY
MUST TRY:ESPRESSO WITH FOCACCIA

Signature Coffee:Espresso with focaccia