One of my favorite place in Catania, Sicily for coffee and snacks. From the first day to the last…read morenight in town I would say I was here at least half the time and would've been more but I had to explore the town and try out other spots. The location is really nicely located with good traffic passing by and you can get a glimpse of the town square from some seats there. During the night it is lit up and great music playing with the warm air while drinking some Mt. Etna Blancos or some variety of coffees and espressos. I love how the staff didn't rush us considering it was our first time and we was just trying to figure out what to order. After getting our food and drinks, you couldn't get us to leave as we were there for a long time, enjoying the weather and vibes as long as the drinks. I'm sure they could care less as is tourists are sitting there enjoying the food and drinks. Drinks are superbly good and I cannot get over how many espressos and coffee's we drank each time we was there. The snacks on the other hand was nothing to be left behind. Now only if I can remember what the names was . Hence considering how close this place was to our hotel is the reason why we was here so much. Definitely definitely will come back here when I go back to visit again.

This ice cream parlor is exceptional!!! Modern and clean - nice staff!! It is so popular that you…read morewill find yourself waiting in line outside of the store on the street even at midnight! But don't worry - the line goes fast and in no time you will find yourself in wonder by looking at the beautiful and tasty looking ice cream. All flavors are yummy but I think one of my favorites became pistachio while visiting Catania. Make sure to stroll to the Dom plaza afterwards to enjoy life music and the vibrant life of the city.

Last stop in Catania was at Don Peppinu. Always a small lineup but it moves fairly quick. Almost 40…read moreflavours to choose from (classic, special, no milk and granite). Scoops are 3,50€ (classica) to 9,00€ (magnifica). - Granita (4,40€ giusta) - gelsi neri and cioccolato di modica I.G.P. Decent but melted immediately. Gelato was likely the smarter move

Beautiful cafe. We visited a lot of cafés while in Catania but Prestipino was my favorite by…read morefar!!!! Located on the Dome plaza with a beautiful view of the city, delicious pastries, ice cream (best one ever!) and espresso, and great service we went back there many many times. Make sure to go inside and check out the pastries, and cookies. It is unbelievable!!!!!

This is where we pretty much had breakfast every day in Catania. Mainly because their cappuccino…read moreand pastries were to die for. We had sweet and savory pastries for breakfast. It was very delicious and cheap to boot. Service was a little spotty. But there wasn't any hurry. It is right in the main square, which I referred to as Elephant Duomo. I'm not sure what the locals call it. But perfect for people watching and enjoying the morning or sometimes afternoon for us.

I really like this little cafe! Lots of locals, delicious cappuccino, and amazing pastries freshly…read morebaked right there every day! And to be able to enjoy them seaside is even better. The staff seemed very friendly and helpful-give this spot a visit and you won't be disappointed!

Nice ocean view while sipping your espresso and snack. Variety of sandwiches and pastries and hot…read morechocolate. Not the typical hot chocolate that you can eat with a spoon which I prefer, but nonetheless tasty. Nice clean modern place with friendly service.

Wow! Order an aperitivo and you will be a happy camper! With the ordered drinks - we had Aperol…read moreSpritz - the restaurant serves a big plate of appetizers which is included in the price. It was absolutely beautiful and so good! The staff was attentive and very professional. Make sure to try one of their arancini. They are the best in town!

Our Airbnb host recommended this place for sweets. This place has been around since 1856 and it did…read morenot disappoint. It was a crazy crowd almost like an auction, and it was really fun to people watch. I bought one arancini and ate it the next day because there was no stomach real estate left with so many food options in Italy. It was delicious, nonetheless cold the next day, I had the pistachio, which is just a tad sweet and savory with no meat.

In Sintesi: Good place along the main boulevard to stop for a quick bite…read more Contemporary shop nestled in a centuries old building along Via Etnea. Stopped in here on the way to centro, Piazza Del Duomo, for a strong coffee and biscotto--eye opening and the biscotto luscious dipped into the coffee--yes, you heard me. They have a wide range of goodies for everyone. Service is quick and efficient. Prices are very reasonable. I would not classify this place as "dining" as it is the Sicilian version of a Boulangerie but it is a good option morning through mid afternoon but not a dinner place.

This was my first foray into Sicilian "dining" on my own…read more The staff spoke enough English to understand and helped me get over my fear of not being able to communicate. I tried to pull up the menu, but was unable to so I got a raviola di ricotta and an expresso. I will try to remember this place when I got back to Catania, but I do recommend that you try it.

Great Location on the main strip. Customer service is good and the food was delicious. They had…read morefair prices and accept cash or card. I used cash since alot of places prefer cash. We spent four days in Catania and we visited this place every day. The first time was out of convince because it was next door to our hotel. But the espresso and cannoli was a nice way to start the day. While in town, we had alot of different types of cannolis from a bunch of places. The classic cannoli here was the best. The shell was crunchy and the creamy filling was perfection! On top of that, they have a bunch of other delicious pastries and other stuff. The Ragu Aranchini was very good. They have a great crunchy outside with a nice and tasty inside. Cassatella di sant'agata was a Sicilian dessert with a maraschino cherry on top. It was a little too sweet for me. If we every get a chance to come back to Catania, we'll be back for sure.

Visited Levante Gelato Artigianale while in Catania and really enjoyed the experience. The…read moreatmosphere was casual and relaxed, and the service was friendly and efficient despite the steady flow of customers. The gelato was excellent -- smooth, creamy, and made with a clear focus on quality and balance rather than excessive sweetness. It was easily among the best gelato we had on the trip. Overall, a fantastic stop in Catania and a place I'd happily return to. Saluti