The story
Loste Caffè has earned a devoted following as a premier breakfast destination in Milan, boasting a 4.4-star rating and a refined atmosphere that pairs Nordic-style pastries with specialty coffee. Creator Qui si Taffia declared it “my favorite breakfast spot in Milan,” and many regulars agree it’s the city’s best morning stop for a sophisticated start to the day.
The menu’s standouts keep locals returning. Where The Foodies Go specifically recommends the Peno Cioccolato and the KEV. Restory Food praised the cinnamon roll as “excellent,” though they found the Danish “too unsweetened for my taste.” With cardamom-laced bakes and a calm setting, Loste Caffè remains a must-visit for an elevated pastry experience—perfect for those seeking a refined, not rushed, breakfast.
Synthesised by AI from every creator’s review. First reviewed 2024.
What diners say
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Diners consistently praise the exceptional quality of the pastries, especially the cinnamon roll, and the excellent coffee. The venue is a beloved spot for a quick, high-quality breakfast or snack, though many note that long queues and a brisk, efficient service style make it less suited for a leisurely visit.
Pastry Quality
The cinnamon roll is widely celebrated as the standout item, often described as the best in Milan, with a warm, soft texture and a citrus note. Other pastries like the Giovanna and the lemon dessert also receive high praise, though a few find the brioche fillings subtle.
Coffee
The coffee is generally well-regarded, with many noting the high-quality 100% Arabica blend that needs no sugar. The espresso is described as spot-on, and the flat white as delicious, though a minority find the coffee average or overpriced.
Wait Times
Long queues are a near-constant feature, with waits of 30 minutes to over an hour reported, especially on weekends. While many feel the quality justifies the wait, others find it excessive and note that service can feel slow despite multiple staff.
Service
Staff are frequently described as friendly and helpful, with efficient takeaway packing. However, some diners note a brisk, no-nonsense approach that can feel rushed, particularly when tables are needed for waiting customers.
Value
Prices are considered premium, with some feeling items cost about one euro more than expected. While many find the quality justifies the cost, others see it as overpriced for the portion or experience.
Atmosphere
The café is often busy and loud, especially on weekends, making it more suited for a quick bite than a relaxed stay. The lack of outdoor seating is noted by some as a drawback.
Most-loved dishes
AI summary of what 10 dish mentions say about the food
Reviewers rave about the cardamom bun, calling it the must-order star. The overall vibe is warm, comforting, and perfectly balanced.
“The cinnamon roll is warm, buttery but not overly heavy, with a good balance of cinnamon flavor. It's not a brick, very approved.”
“I take a big bite — very good, it's nicely glazed, intense cinnamon flavour, creamy in the mouth, nicely sweet and very light. It's not one of those pastries full of sugar and fat that fill you up right away.”
What creators say
4 creators have covered Loste Caffè. Most active: Qui si Taffia, Where The Foodies Go, Restory Food
Shorts 1
Videos 3
- Qui si TaffiaLoved
48H A MILANO - I MIGLIORI bar, ristoranti e cocktail bar nel 2024! DA PROVARE! · @ 1:00
Considered by many to be the best breakfast in Milan, with Nordic-style pastries and special coffee.
Dishes mentioned
Cinnamon Roll
The cinnamon roll is warm, buttery but not overly heavy, with a good balance of cinnamon flavor. It's not a brick, very approved.
Pain au Chocolat
The pain au chocolat is flaky, not extremely heavy, with a good chocolate presence. It's not as invasive as others tasted before.
Cardamom
The cardamom bun has a beautiful shape, very soft, with a crunchy outside and super soft inside. It's very pleasant.
- Qui si TaffiaLoved
@stefanoguizzetti founder di @ciaccolab ci racconta i suoi Best of #milano Ep.72🔥 · @ 1:54
L'Oste remains my favorite breakfast spot in Milan.
- Where The Foodies GoLoved
M di MILANO - Milano Food Tour - 🇮🇹 "L'Italia dalla A alla Z" 🇮🇹 - Episodio 8 · @ 30:24
L'Oste is a very cool place for breakfast with excellent pastries, especially the peno cioccolato and the KEV, in a refined setting.
Dishes mentioned
Peno Cioccolato
We ordered peno cioccolato. As you know, our litmus test. But is it called pano cioccolà or peno cioccolato? No, but you see, guys, your community will give us the real answer. Ah, if you say it, you don't create engagement, possibly you said it wrong. Really very good. It's buttery to the right point. It's not greasy, I mean, we're in France. France. We're in France. Okay. The important thing is that we're in France. Very crunchy.
KEV
We also had the KEV recommended by Franci: very buttery shortcrust pastry with a jam filling. The slightly acidic jam with the very buttery shell is perfection. Please, Fabrizio, remember to do the cover at least once in your video. We already took the photos. I go, I break it. If there's one thing we don't know how to do on your channel, it's this thing here. There, look. Well, I'll help you, since this one is falling on you. Eh, damned.
Nodo Brioche con Zenzero e Cioccolato
I believe this is another knot brioche with ginger and chocolate. Ginger and chocolate. It's truly spacey, in this case the ginger aftertaste refreshes a little bit all the butteriness and the chocolate. It fits really, really well. Super approved.
Nodo al Cardamomo
Nodo cardamomo: it's flaky and crunchy. This one is moist and brioche-like.
Plan di Pasta Sfoglia con Crema Pasticcera allo Zafferano
Plan of puff pastry, super crunchy, with saffron custard cream. Franci keeps telling me to cut things, but then I do it like crap. Plan, delicacy. Nothing, we'll never make it. Look at France. Come on, it's fine like this. But what do you want? Oh, these Torinesi when they are refined. Rough Abruzzese, so good. The wrapper is super crunchy and especially this one recalls the saffron. It closes this circle of the thousand dishes tasted in Milan because it also has a bit of risotto. Atomic stuff. Viva L'Oste!
