Crema's Take
“Ciccio Bomba pulls off the rare feat of serving genuinely excellent European-style espresso drinks without the pretension—order a cortado or proper double espresso and you'll taste why locals keep coming back. The pastries, especially the porchetta croissant, are legitimately exceptional, though the food side is inconsistent, so stick to what they do best. It's small and gets crowded, but the knowledgeable staff and peaceful outdoor seating make it worth the squeeze if you want to find real Italian café culture in Austin.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused. A slow-sit spot, outdoor seating. Pastries and light food on the menu.
Google Reviews
See all on Google →Danish and Latte was good. The prosciutto sandwich was overly salted, Reuben was under seasoned. Crowded small lobby.
This place keeps their jeans high tight. Get the Porchetta.
What a pleasant surprise - a proper European-style double espresso to start the day, in a mug, not too hot, not too fruity, with space to drink outside. First time we've been able to find that in Texas. Viennoiserie absolutely superb too, as was the service; if I was a local I'd…
The guy behind the counter knows what he's talking about. He take you through a little caloric journey. These pastries are incredibly yummy. The porchetta croissant, in particular, is to die for. The perfect location where a bakery was much needed. Austin is honored. Expect to…
Truly excellent croissant and cortado here. It is guaranteed to make my day fabulous. The ham and cheese croissant was even good cold. It’s crispy flakey moist just perfect. The cortado is smooth and creamy, I can tell they have high standards for their beans because you don’t…
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