10 Mar Time for Neapolitans sweets
The Neapolitan area is also known for its pastries.
Babà, sfogliatella riccia, sfogliatella frolla, pastiera (usually eaten on Easter), zeppole di san Giuseppe (eaten on 19th of March, on which we celebrate our Father’s Day) and much more.
We would like to share with you our knowledge about the Neapolitan pastries.
Once you exit on the right of Villa Belvedere gate, along the street, you will find “Caffetteria Mimi”.
Go inside and take a look at its window. On Sunday, you will find a wider range of fresh sweets.
Another cafeteria can be found at about 150 meters from your Villa Belvedere on the left. Look inside and let sweets inspire you.
You could also use these two cafeterias to have your breakfast in the morning.
Italian breakfast is a sweet breakfast. Traditionally with caffè (espresso) or cappuccino and a brioche. Seat and enjoy this traditional breakfast.
As you are in the land of “sfogliatella”, we suggest you drink coffee together with sfogliatella, either frolla or riccia.
Suggestions
- Do not order cappuccino after 11 a.m. Even if they will make it for you, you might notice their surprised face. This because in our culture we usually drink cappuccino only in the morning (till 11.00 am.).
- Babà is never eaten for breakfast and here is why: we usually eat it after lunch as dessert or in the afternoon.
- In several cafeterias of Naples area, you will still find barmen who make espresso, adding before serving, a little spoon of sugar. If you like bitter coffee tell them “no zucchero, grazie” (no sugar please). Even if this habit is changing, many traditional cafeterias continue to do so.
Bring these tips with you before you go for breakfast or tea time break.
You are lucky to be with us, as you are in the middle of the typical Street Food of this area. Let’s go on this trip together discovering much more.