The 10 Best Brunch Spots In Palermo

Luca Pinelli

Palermo is the largest city in Sicily and is the ideal destination for those looking for good food and sunshine. Here’s our guide to the best brunch pots the area has to offer.

Palermo

1. Bar Sicilia 2

Bar, Pub Grub

Cappuccino and pastries lie at the heart of the Mediterranean breakfast. This bar offers artistic hot drinks and a range of good buns. Bar Sicilia 2 is a must for Italian breakfast lovers and perfect for a break before plunging into the hustle and bustle of Palermo.

Cartari Cafe

This charming cafe is situated just off the sun-kissed stones of its shady, eponymous street, boasting a prime location close to the Chiesa San Francesco D’Assisi church. There’s both indoor and outdoor seating and an array of pastries and juices.
Address: Cartari Café, Via Cartari 1,90133 Palermo, Sicily, Italy, +39 091 611 6372

2. Mon Cafe

Cafe, Seafood, Italian

Mon Cafe roasts its own coffee, which makes it one of the best bars to go for real Italian brews any time of the day. Also on offer are home-made ice creams as well as other sorts of desserts, such as crêpes.

3. Agorà Gusti Quotidiani

Agorà Gusti Quotidiani

Agorà Gusti Quotidiani prepares all sorts of bread and focaccia each day, alongside pastries and Sicilian specialties. It also serves buffets for special events and caters for a whole host of different dietary requirements.
Address: Agorà Gusti Quotidiani, via Marchese di Villabianca 37/39, Palermo, Italy

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4. SpremiAmO

Shop

SpremiAmO

Upon entering, customers are overwhelmed by the vibrant colors and wonderful smells of fresh fruit and vegetables, which are on display in the window and on sale at the counter. The shop specializes in freshly squeezed fruit juice, all made from locally-sourced produce. It is the perfect place to have a break from the scorching sun of Palermo and enjoy either a long drink or a fresh fruit salad made with only the best hand-picked ingredients.
Address: SpremiAmO, via Maqueda 264, Palermo, Italy

5. Bar Marocco

Bar, Pub Grub

Cathedral of Palermo
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With its central location, this bar will be easy to spot. It offers a wide range of savory food and desserts as well as ice cream, granita (a kind of water ice), and Sicilian specialties. Bar Marocco also has a good selection of beautiful cakes.

6. Cha

Cha

This is a great choice for a brunch or an afternoon tea in Palermo. There’s a wide selection of teas and infusions alongside delicious desserts and tasty biscuits.
Address: Cha, via Velasquez 30, Palermo, Italy

7. Bar Pasticceria Sampolo

Bar, Dessert Shop, Italian

This elegant bar has a long counter which displays everything from ice cream to cupcakes, Sicilian desserts and savory food. You’ll also find some of the best coffee in Palermo.

8. Cioccolateria Lorenzo

Shop

Cioccolateria Lorenzo

This little shop serves a variety of home-made desserts. The menu is rich and ranges from cupcakes, croissants, muffins and cakes to little chocolates with various nuts or fruit, as well as other desserts such as tiramisù. If the sun is shining, you can enjoy it all in the small back garden.
Address: Cioccolateria Lorenzo, via IV Aprile 7, Palermo, Italy

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9. Caffe del Teatro Massimo

Cafe

Caffe del Teatro Massimo

This cafe is part of the Teatro Massimo, Palermo’s theater. It is a great meeting place if you feel like splashing out a bit. With such an elegant look and a refined atmosphere, customers are in for a real treat.
Address: Caffè del Teatro Massimo, piazza Verdi, Palermo, Italy

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