The story
At Piazza Cinque Lampadi, Tazze Pazze has earned a 4.5-star reputation as the place to experience Genova’s most cherished morning ritual. As “Where The Foodies Go” highlights in their *G di GENOVA* episode, this coffee shop is the spot to try the iconic Genoese breakfast: focaccia dipped in cappuccino. The local tradition is done right here, with excellent coffee and a crunchy focaccia sourced from a nearby bakery. The pairing appears on the menu simply as Cappuccino con Focaccia Genovese.
With its warm, unpretentious atmosphere, Tazze Pazze proves that simple combinations, executed well, can define a city’s food culture. This must-order combo offers a taste of Genova’s everyday excellence, grounding visitors in the city’s local roots. It’s a small but essential stop for anyone wanting to understand what makes Genoese mornings special.
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Reviewers praise Tazze Pazze for its warm, inviting atmosphere, with the Cappuccino con focaccia genovese earning singular acclaim as a comforting, perfectly paired standout.
“This focaccia here is from Claretta, a bakery nearby, and it's a bit different from other Genoese focaccia — it's crunchier, which makes it perfect for dipping. The cappuccino the guys at Tazze Pazze made is artisanal, with a very good Brazilian coffee. Combining one good thing with another good thing only makes a third good thing. For us who grew up in the countryside, eating something salty with milk isn't that strange — my grandpa used to dip his bread slice in milk. But bread and milk is one thing, focaccia with salt, oil, and cappuccino foam is another. I don't know why, but it's good. Come to Genoa and have this mystical experience that will change your perception of life. I remember when we lived in Spain, at first we were shocked that Spaniards had breakfast with bread, tomato, and anchovies with coffee, but then we got used to it too. So imagine what focaccia with cappuccino can do. We spent €12.80 for two cappuccinos, two strips of focaccia, and two chocolates that had nothing to do with it.”
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G di GENOVA - Genova Food Tour - 🇮🇹 "L'Italia dalla A alla Z" 🇮🇹 - Episodio 7 · @ 0:00
A great spot to try the iconic Genoese breakfast of focaccia dipped in cappuccino, with excellent coffee and a crunchy focaccia from a nearby bakery.
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Cappuccino con Focaccia Genovese
This focaccia here is from Claretta, a bakery nearby, and it's a bit different from other Genoese focaccia — it's crunchier, which makes it perfect for dipping. The cappuccino the guys at Tazze Pazze made is artisanal, with a very good Brazilian coffee. Combining one good thing with another good thing only makes a third good thing. For us who grew up in the countryside, eating something salty with milk isn't that strange — my grandpa used to dip his bread slice in milk. But bread and milk is one thing, focaccia with salt, oil, and cappuccino foam is another. I don't know why, but it's good. Come to Genoa and have this mystical experience that will change your perception of life. I remember when we lived in Spain, at first we were shocked that Spaniards had breakfast with bread, tomato, and anchovies with coffee, but then we got used to it too. So imagine what focaccia with cappuccino can do. We spent €12.80 for two cappuccinos, two strips of focaccia, and two chocolates that had nothing to do with it.
