Italian Coffee Culture: 19 Essential Rules (How to Drink Coffee Like an Italian)
Italian coffee culture is the everyday ritual of drinking short, high-quality espresso at the bar and following a few simple rules about when, where, and what to order. This guide shows exactly how to order coffee in Italy, how to pay, and the little etiquette cues that help you blend in – from choosing al banco (at the counter) or al tavolo (table service) to when a cappuccino makes sense and when an espresso is the better choice.