Breakfast at a café? Asking for cappuccino e brioche is a reflex inscribed into the DNA of Italians. In some places they call the croissant a “cornetto,” in others a croissant. But whatever they call it, the habit is well ingrained. That is, unless you find an equally attractive alternative.
In Milan you can find it thanks to the rediscovery of one of the city’s typical pastries. For some time now, especially during the Christmas holidays, you can start the day in the Lombard capital by ordering “caffè e panettone.”
From the pastry shops that wrote the history of this leavened cake to trendy bistrots, here is a tour dedicated to the panettone’s delicate sweetness and soft texture.