Cafè la Bottega In Forlimpopoli

We stopped by chance for a coffee, and what can I say...a surprise! A place worthy of a nostalgic memory, yet tidy and spotlessly clean. Homemade desserts as an alternative to the more traditional brioche, and the owner is as friendly as a true Romagnola can be!

Anyone who longs for the places of the past, those that combined a stop at the bar with the option of doing some grocery shopping, will find what they're looking for here. We stopped for a coffee almost by chance, and I immediately began to carefully observe the atmosphere, the owners' manners, the cleanliness and order. In this bar-shop, I immediately sensed a rare sense of care: everything is precisely arranged, the goods are sorted by type and meticulously lined up. The display case of cured meats, well-sealed and of high quality, resembles that of a jewelry store. Even the bathroom is surprising: probably cleaner than the one at home. I searched in vain for a flaw in this little place in Forlimpopoli. Finally, I asked the manager who was responsible for such attention to detail. With a smile, he replied: "My name is Lino, but my friends call me pignoLINO." And I can easily believe it. A friendly chat rounded out our experience, in addition to the usual cappuccino and brioche. Here you'll find exquisite pastries prepared by a very kind lady, a shop selling fresh produce, and a kitchen serving trattoria-style dishes. If I lived in the area, this would be a place I'd frequent often, without a doubt. Jokingly, on my way out, I even suggested hiring the owner: I'd perfectly recognize the way this business is run.