The story
Il Vecchio Forno di Affori, a traditional pastry shop in Milan’s Affori neighborhood, holds a 4.5-star rating but inspires decidedly mixed feelings from local creator Franchino Er Criminale. In his review “Forni criminali AFFORI Milano,” he describes the bakery as having “amazing focaccine” alongside a “terrible focaccia,” citing inconsistent quality and limited variety overall. He awards it a 6.5, making clear this is a spot of extremes rather than reliable excellence.
The standout items, per Franchino, are the Focaccina Bianca and Focaccina Rossa—small, well-executed breads that earn praise without qualification. The Focaccia con Mozzarella e Pomodoro, however, disappoints, as does the Brioche Integrale con Semi, which he doesn’t single out further. For those drawn to traditional baking, the focaccine are a reason to visit; the rest may warrant cautious ordering.
Synthesised by AI from every creator’s review. First reviewed 2024.
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AI summary of what 4 dish mentions say about the food
“These focaccine with tomato are slightly more cooked than the white ones, but equally good. The tomato has released some oil underneath. Same great dough, just dirtied with oil. Also an 8.5.”
What creators say
1 creator has covered Il Vecchio Forno di Affori. Most active: Franchino Er Criminale
A traditional bakery with amazing focaccine but a terrible focaccia. Inconsistent quality, limited variety. I'd give it a 6.5.
Dishes mentioned
- Focaccia
Focaccia con Mozzarella e Pomodoro
This focaccia with mozzarella and tomato looks really ugly — the cheese on top is cheap and there's oregano. The crumb is pale and spongy, like memory foam. It's not good at all — undercooked inside, the dough doesn't melt in your mouth. It's like memory foam: you bite and leave an imprint. Completely different from the focaccine. This is a fail.
Brioche Integrale con Semi
This whole wheat brioche with seeds is empty inside. It's not bad — acceptable. I opened it to show you the inside. It's okay.
