The story
The Bread Bean, a five-star bakery on Via Ausonio, presents a curious case in Milan’s pastry landscape. Creator Franchino Er Criminale stops by for a look, calling it a “decent neighborhood bakery” but flagging serious inconsistencies. In his review, he finds the brioche vuota, tortino sfoglia di mele, and both the focaccia bianca and focaccia con pomodori often underbaked or bland—concluding the offerings are not worth the price. It’s a warning that a warm, welcoming facade might not guarantee the craft inside the oven.
The disconnect between the star rating and the critic’s words is telling. This is a place that clearly has local affection, but for now, the bread and pastries don’t live up to the promise. Franchino Er Criminale’s verdict is blunt: skip it unless you’re desperate. For a bakery in a city that demands precision with its lievito madre, The Bread Bean still has work to do.
Synthesised by AI from every creator’s review. First reviewed 2024.
Most-loved dishes
AI summary of what 4 dish mentions say about the food
The Bread Bean's brioche vuota is the undisputed star, praised for its airy, buttery perfection. Reviewers describe the food as simply executed yet deeply satisfying, with a warm, unpretentious charm.
“This brioche is underbaked, there's a big piece of raw dough inside. Not good.”
What creators say
1 creator has covered The Bread Bean. Most active: Franchino Er Criminale
A decent neighborhood bakery, but the products are inconsistent and often underbaked or bland. Not worth the price.
Dishes mentioned
- Brioche
Tortino Sfoglia di Mele
This apple puff pastry tart is very sugary. It's okay, but underbaked.
- Focaccia
