Caffé Al Bicerin

Caffè Al Bicerin is a charming slice of Turin’s rich coffee heritage. Their signature layered espresso and chocolate drink is delightful, the ambiance cozy and historic, and though it can get busy, the experience—and the taste—is absolutely worth the wait. A must-visit for any coffee lover exploring the city!

We had to queue outside before entering, but this was only between 5-10minutes - you could sit inside or outside and we chose inside. Inside is small and cramped but cosy, it adds to be atmosphere and history of the café. We ordered just 1 traditional bicerin with the biscuits. The drink was delicious! Advised not to stir to fully enjoy each layer of coffee, chocolate and cream. The biscuits were also VERY tasty and highly recommend! It's well worth a visit if visiting Turin/Torino.

The café was founded in 1763 and is famous for its signature drink, the Bicerin—a rich combination of espresso, hot chocolate, and whipped milk, traditionally served in a glass, and should be drank without stirring the mug. The atmosphere is very cozy, there are plenty place to sit inside or outside.

My second time at the cafe for the Bicerin and nice courtyard feel. The service was friendly and the drink a good balance between chocolate, espresso and cream. Not sweet nor bitter and they kindly advised you not to stir the drink so that you could taste the different layers.

Wonderful atmosphere and excellent bicerin, well worth all the hype. Why not treating yourself with delicious coffee cum chocolate cum Crema di latte (not quite whipped cream, more delicate than that) and a mix of some of the best biscuits I’ve ever tasted. Absolutely worth every cent.

A must visit in Turin! Bicerin was very nice, and the cookies too.

Visiting Caffè Al Bicerin dal 1763 is like stepping back in time. As the oldest café in Italy and a historic landmark tied to the birthplace of Italian unification, it offers not just a meal but a rich cultural experience. The star of the menu is undoubtedly the Bicerin Fredda con Panna—a luxurious blend of chocolate, coffee, and cream. It’s smooth, indulgent, and a must-try for anyone visiting Torino. The café’s intimate ambiance, with its wooden interiors and vintage charm, makes it the perfect place to relax and soak in history.

How this establishment has existed since 1763 is a complete mystery, as neither the service nor the quality are up to par. We both got sick after trying what is supposedly the house’s signature drink, the Bicerin . The service was absolutely appalling — we waited over 20 minutes, not a single smile, and the overall attitude was just miserable. Frankly, it’s baffling that a place with such a long history has managed to survive this long. One can only hope that the owners will eventually take steps to ensure at least a minimum level of service worthy of such a historic venue. Avoid this place.

Came here specifically for the famous Bicerin drink. I wish you could taste the espresso more but the chocolate was so smooth and creamy. A bit more expensive than we thought but worth it. The cafe is also out of the tourist zone so that was nice. They had menus in English

This was a very nice experience. Situated right next to the Santuario della Consolata, it's convenient sure, but I had stopped into another spot for a Bicerin and this was the far better option. I see another yelper says this is a tourist trap, but the Bicerin was only 0.50 more than the other location and the quality was superior. The staff were excellent, friendly and quick. They kindly explained that Bicerin is to be drunk 'as is' You do not mix it! If you are only trying one spot in Turin for Bicerin, this would be my recommendation.

The perfect treat on a cold, cloudy fall afternoon. Get the Bicerin, of course...and DO NOT MIX IT! You're supposed to taste the different layers of the Bicerin just the way they are. I found amazing that the wooden floor and the marble tables are the same ones as the 1700s. So many famous writers, artists, and philosophers came to this little café. It feels cozy and romantic and perfect. Very important: the café is tiny and with a handful of tables. I would advise to go during the week or in the late morning, when it's not too crowded and you don't have to wait to get seated.

Go for the history alone...and grab a table on a cold day and have the original Bicerin . This place has been around for centuries and is probably the most historical cafe in all of Torino. There is always a line. This little spot is magical.

Great coffee, bicerin and hot chocolate. Cookies great too. Nice place to stop while touring the city.

One must never leave Turin without having the bicerin. The drink is pretty much layered with coffee, chocolate, and foam. It's rather underwhelming considering the hype. Funny coz they told us not to stir but served it with a spoon anyway. The service staff tries to be helpful but because their English is very limited, they avoid you instead. At least, have someone who who speaks the language for the tourist clientele. I would come back for the coffee though and those cookies! The cookies are yummy but pretty pricey.

Oh, my God, Oh my God, Oh, my God!!! This place is incredible. What a wonderful mouth orgasm. No words to describe the chocolate liquor or anything else on the little sampler plate I ordered. I'm going back to Italy just to go here. This place is definitely worth going out of the way for. This is not your everyday run of the mill chocolatier, this is so beyond anything I have ever experienced in my chocolate adventures. Just thinking about this place gets my endorphins running a muck.

WARNING TOURIST TRAP. Al Bicerin lives off its name, they are the ones who invented the bicerin drink a hundred years back (a mix of espresso, hot chocolate and cream). Nowadays both bicerin and hot chocolate (another signature drink) are so much better AND cheaper elsewhere in town, try for example Mulassano on via Po. A pity, also given the wonderful location, on a cute square, in front of the Consolata church.

What a delight. Bicerin is a traditional hot drink native to Turin, Italy, made of espresso, drinking chocolate, and whole milk served layered in a small rounded glass. We were instructed not to stir but sip the layered drink to experience this unique drink. Afterwards We met the owner in the gift shop attached next to cafe. Great place!

The Cioccolateria al Bicerin was a wonderful experience. The slightly higher price for their speciality, the "Bicerin" (a hot chocolate with coffee and cream) is really worth it. You enjoy the wonderful atmosphere of a little piazza with a delicious hot drink and optionally a selection of cookies. The waitresses are exceptionally friendly, multilingual and very helpful. I'd say that this was the best hot chocolate drink I had in Turin!

I had to go to Al Bicerin to see where the bicerin drink (espresso, hot milk and melted chocolate) was born! The place is small, cozy, has an old world feel, and a wall dressed with jars full of candy, but it's way overpriced...5 euro for a small glass... I probably won't be back because of the prices, but I can say I've tried the "original"!

From start to finish our visit here was pure joy. It was a rainy, cold day when we wandered into Al Bicerin. The lovely lady in her pearls and beautiful outfit who waited on us wanted to know where we were from and when she didn't know it, she waited while hubs pulled up a map and showed her. We had the usual, she explained how to drink it properly and it came with a generous portion of "biscuits" (aka delish Italian cookies). She also mentioned if we wanted more biscuits she would bring them. It's a tiny place with small tables, but each came with a freshly lit candle as well. A treat on a dreary day. Do wander in to the church across the Piazza. It is lovely as well. We so enjoyed savoring every moment of our visit here.

Al Bicerin is recognized as the most historical bar in Turin and tourists and locals definitely take the time to appreciate that, meaning that there is often a cue outside of the cafe in order to get a seat. The interior is very intimate and original and every detail is considerd as there are mirror lined walls, beautifully antique looking menus, and a candle lighting each table. The menu of course contains it's famous Bicerin which was a lot more expensive than I had expected but it was understandable considering the ingredients and rich history that comes along with the beverage. It's best traits, in my opinion, are definitely it's location beside the beautiful church, and the shop beside it. Even if you just step in the shop to take a picture and admire the busy yet beautiful decor, it is worth it. The sweets are amazing and all made in the kitchen area behind the shop that connects the store to the cafe. I highly reccommend the traditional 'Al Bicerin' chocolate bars. They are AMAZING.

The Bicerin they serve here is really delicious. The service is excellent, our waiter spoke English, German and French fluently und explained detailed how we should drink the Bicerin to have the most pleasant experience. We had a few tasty cookies to go with the drink which is only 2€ more. Well not really cheap, 8,50€ all together, but a nice afternoon at a nice caffee in a nice small quiet plaza in Turin is worth it.

The Bicerin used to be a great place, a real gem, as described by some of the other reviews, but it has become a victim of its own success and of having been featured in countless newspapers and travel magazines. The Bicerin is quaint, but very, very small, so be prepared to queue up for a long time at peak times and in the tourist season. Originally their claim to make the best hot chocolate (and the famous Bicerin) was true, but alas the chocolate is now somewhat thinner, either to accommodate the tastebuds of scores of tourists visiting it or simply for reasons of economy. I would still recommend a visit if you are a tourist, but if you are staying more than one day you and prefer something more comfortable why not try Baratti & Milano or the cafe situated in the Royal Castle precinct, or one of many other similar places in Piazza San Carlo (St Charle's Square) mostly all oozing 19th century charm, but where you can at least lounge about in greater comfort.