Sip & Scoop

Cafés & Ice Cream

From legendary gelaterias to specialty coffee roasteries — the sweetest stops across Valle d'Itria and the Puglia coast.

Cafés & Ice Cream

All cafés & gelaterias

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Café · Bar

Bar FOD

Cisternino

A stylish little bar in the heart of Cisternino's centro storico — excellent espresso, aperitivi and a laid-back piazza vibe.

Café · Bar

Bar Pineta

Cisternino

A local favourite nestled among the pines just outside Cisternino — perfect for a morning caffè or a late-afternoon spritz with panoramic valley views.

Pasticceria · Café

ALMOND Pasticceria Artigianale

Cisternino

A charming artisan pasticceria tucked among the olive groves in the countryside of Cisternino — Tonia Scarafile's handcrafted cakes, almond pastries and gelato served in a serene rural garden setting.

★★★★ · €€
Café · Bar

Bar Adua

Martina Franca

A beloved local bar on Piazza XX Settembre — the go-to spot for morning cornetti, caffè al ghiaccio and evening aperitivi with a lively piazza view.

Pasticceria · Café

Speciale Dolci e Caffè

Martina Franca

An elegant pasticceria in the baroque heart of Martina Franca — exquisite pastries, artisan gelato and perfectly pulled espresso in a refined setting.

Gelateria · Café

Cocò Dal 1994

Ceglie Messapica

A beloved gelateria and café in Ceglie Messapica — artisan gelato, excellent coffee and a warm local atmosphere since 1994.

Café · Bar

Il Marchese

Savelletri (Fasano)

A welcoming spot on Via Nazario Sauro in the seaside village of Savelletri — perfect for a morning espresso, a quick bite or an aperitivo by the Adriatic.

Gelateria

Gelateria Rubino

Francavilla Fontana

A classic gelateria on Corso Umberto I in Francavilla Fontana — beloved for its rich, artisan gelato and friendly atmosphere in the heart of town.

Gelateria

Irvi's Gelateria

Polignano a Mare

Artisan gelato made with top-quality ingredients on Via Martiri di Dogali — a must-stop when exploring Polignano's dramatic cliff-side streets.

Pasticceria & Gelato

Martinucci

Multiple locations

A Salento institution since 1950. Legendary pasticciotto, artisan gelato and granita di caffè con panna — the ultimate Puglian breakfast.

Pasticceria & Gelateria

Natale Pasticceria

Lecce

A historic Salento pasticceria founded in 1978 by Fernando Natale, just steps from Piazza Sant'Oronzo. Renowned for artisan gelato, exquisite pastries and reimagined classics that blend Salentine tradition with Italian and international haute pâtisserie.

★★★★ · €€
Café · Bar

300MILA

Lecce

A stylish café and bar on Via 47 Reggimento Fanteria in Lecce — open from early morning for coffee and pastries through to late-night drinks and aperitivi.