The 6 Best Bars in Foggia Chosen by Gambero Rosso

From the breakfast ritual with croissants and cappuccinos to the aperitif time, passing through the lunch break, often featuring a rich proposal of hot dishes, Foggia's bars have the typical multifaceted soul that characterises these activities in southern Italy. An offering for every craving and moment of the day to be enjoyed in venues with classic taste, modern design, or hosted in elegant historical buildings. Here are the best bars in Foggia according to the 2024 Bar d'Italia guide by Gambero Rosso.

The Best Bars in Foggia

Cairoli Bakery

A historic establishment for over forty years, consistently delivering a versatile and quality offering from morning till late night. The well-maintained venue, located in the city centre, welcomes visitors with elegantly presented cakes and an extensive refrigerated counter filled with pastries of various tastes, both classic and modern, along with a diverse selection of breakfast pastries. The coffee service is equally impressive: a swift and cheerful staff ensures well-balanced and lingering espressos, alongside excellent variations such as cappuccinos and espressos. Lunch breaks are always satisfying, offering sandwiches, sandwiches with hot fillings, piadinas, and express dishes. The highlight is during aperitif time when the counter serves good cocktails to be enjoyed with a rich selection of savoury treats.

Cairoli Bakery - Piazza Giordano, 28 – Facebook

Caffè Duetto

A pleasantly lively and welcoming venue situated in a beautiful historical building. Its extremely central location, amidst shopping streets, and its fresh and contemporary style make it a constantly bustling place. The sweet offering, including muffins, pastries, a good variety of brioches, and pastries, ensures quality for morning or afternoon stops, well supported by a coffee bar serving full-bodied espressos with a persistent aroma and well-balanced cappuccinos. The hot dishes served during lunchtime, offering first courses, main courses, and a wide range of side dishes, always include sandwiches and sandwiches for a quick break. Some wine labels, well-crafted cocktails, and a rich selection of snacks during aperitif time. Courteous service at both indoor and outdoor tables.

Caffè Duetto - c.so Vittorio Emanuele II, 64 - Facebook

Gambrinus

A reference point, especially for a large audience of young people who choose it daily for the ritual of croissant and cappuccino at any time. The espressos (100% Arabica) are of excellent quality, with a full-bodied taste, and there's a wide choice of croissants and brioches - variously and abundantly filled - as well as mini pastries, biscuits, cakes, tarts, and single portions. On the savoury side, the options range from sandwiches, piadinas, and sandwiches to pinsas, hamburgers, and roasted meats. The highlight is during aperitif time, flowing with glasses of bubbles, cocktails, and drinks paired with a rich selection of homemade savoury delights.

Gambrinus – Viale Giovanni Gentile, 6 – instagram @gambrinus__foggia

Moffa

The main reason to visit this meticulously curated sweet boutique is the reputation of the owner, pastry chef Pietro Moffa, creator of high-level creations that stand out for their elegance and refinement. The counter offers a variety of delights that catch the eye even before the palate, making it difficult to choose. The same goes for the cakes, including the delicious 'Peccato di Gola', an excellent combination of meringue, Apulian almonds, buttercream, and nougatine. The breakfast experience is also noteworthy, thanks to the quality of the filled leavened pastries with homemade jams and creams, along with a coffee service always executed with due attention. Remarkable are the large leavened pastries, the chocolate section, and the good gelato, strictly artisanal and natural.

Moffa - via Giuseppe Mandara, 103 - pasticceriamoffa.it

Oro Caffè

Just a stone's throw from the centre, it's the right address to meet friends or for an informal lunch. The venue is cosy and well-maintained, offering enticing proposals prepared with very fresh ingreidents throughout the day. The lunch service stands out, thanks to the hot table offering daily menus with meat and fish recipes (the sea bream fillet in potato crust is excellent) and various side dishes. Also, quality espressos and cappuccinos to be enjoyed alone or selected from the wide range of pastries, leavened pastries, and fruit tarts. Toasts, sandwiches, and club sandwiches for an alternative breakfast or a non-trivial snack. Aperitif time with drinks accompanied by tasty snacks. High-quality ice creams and semifreddos (try the hazelnut bavarian). Attentive service.

Oro Caffè - Via Conte Appiano, 10 -  Facebook

Terzo Millennio

Bakery, bar, pastry shop: it's a venue with diverse souls. Quality ingreidents and natural yeast dominate the artisanal offering of the Barile brothers, Luca, Roberto, and Andrea, the latter being the creator of great leavened pastries appreciated throughout the Boot and awarded in the sector's competitions. Those who wish to taste a sample throughout the year can find the exquisite 'Bauletto', but the small breakfast pastries are also excellent, complemented by good coffees and correctly executed cappuccinos. The sweet offering is of high quality, combining classic tradition with more contemporary inspirations. The savoury side also has its say, with tasty specialties such as sandwiches, pizza, and various snacks ideal for snacks and aperitifs.

Terzo Millennio - via Giulio de Petra, 71 - Facebook