After a very unpleasant experience near the Basilica of St. Francis in Assisi, I was ready to leave the town immediately.
But one of my taxi companions suggested we stop by the Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli, and there, I had a deeply spiritual experience that completely restored my peace of mind.
After receiving so much grace, as we waited for our train back to Rome, someone suggested grabbing a gelato and a coffee — and so we stopped at this place, without expecting much.
But as soon as we stepped inside, I felt something shift — this, I thought, is the true spirit of Assisi.
The owner, working alone behind the bar, was incredibly kind.
The gelato was smooth and delicious, the coffee absolutely perfect, and the owner was cheerful and quietly warm.
There were many locals around, probably regulars, chatting and enjoying their coffee and gelato.
Watching them gave me such a comforting, homey feeling.
This bar has been open since 1860 — and it’s clear why.
It reminded me how a scoop of gelato and a cup of coffee can bring comfort to a weary traveler, body and soul.
I sincerely hope many other travelers will stop by and experience what we did.
It’s not just a café — it’s a place that warms your heart. Highly recommended.
Dopo un’esperienza molto spiacevole nei pressi della Basilica di San Francesco ad Assisi, stavo quasi per lasciare subito la città.
Ma uno dei miei compagni di taxi ha proposto di fermarci alla Basilica di Santa Maria degli Angeli, e lì ho vissuto un momento profondamente spirituale che mi ha restituito la pace del cuore.
Dopo aver ricevuto tanta grazia, mentre aspettavamo il treno per tornare a Roma, uno del gruppo ha proposto di prendere un gelato e un caffè — e così siamo entrati in questo bar, senza grandi aspettative.
Ma è stato proprio lì che ho pensato: "Ecco, questo è davvero lo spirito di Assisi."
Il proprietario, che lavorava da solo dietro il bancone, è stato di una gentilezza rara.
Il gelato era morbido e squisito, il caffè semplicemente perfetto, e il proprietario era una persona allegra e sincera.
Il locale era pieno di clienti del posto, persone del quartiere, che chiacchieravano serenamente tra un caffè e un gelato.
Guardarli mi ha fatto sentire un calore familiare.
Il bar è aperto dal 1860 — e si capisce perché sia ancora attivo oggi.
È uno di quei posti che ti dimostrano quanto un semplice gelato e un buon caffè possano dare conforto a un viaggiatore stanco nel corpo e nello spirito.
Spero che molti altri viaggiatori possano fermarsi qui e vivere ciò che abbiamo vissuto noi.
Non è un semplice bar, ma un luogo che sa trasmettere calore e umanità. Consigliatissimo.
I had a very unpleasant experience near the Church of St. Francis of Assisi and was about to leave Assisi. The group I was riding in a taxi with said they were going to the Church of Santa Maria Angeli, so I went there and experienced my heart becoming completely sacred again. After receiving a lot of grace, I stopped by at the suggestion of one of the group members who wanted to have ice cream and coffee before leaving the church and boarding the train to Rome.
I stopped by without much expectations, but it was the kind of place that made me think that they really know this place. The owner, who worked alone at the bar, was very kind, and the gelato was very soft and delicious. The coffee was perfect, and the owner was a very cheerful and nice person. There were a lot of people who seemed to be local regulars, and it was really nice to see them chatting while enjoying coffee and ice cream. It occurred to me that there must be a reason why it opened in 1860 and has continued to operate to this day.
This is a place that made me realize how comforting gelato and coffee can be for travelers when their body and mind are tired. We hope that many travelers will stop by and experience for themselves the experience we had. It's not just a simple cafe, it's a place that brings warmth to your heart. Highly recommended.
Joseph Kwon
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04 Maggio 2025
10,0
The owner is always nice, the staff is kind and welcoming.
Possibility of choice and breakfast even for those with celiac disease with artisanal and uncontaminated products.
Very good coffee. 🤗☀️
My fixed stop is Santa Maria degli Angeli. 🌻
Brigitta Cicognani
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20 Marzo 2025
10,0