Caffè di Simo

If you pass by Lucca, you can not leave without first having breakfast at Caffe Di Simo. You know you're getting close when you walk along the Via Fillungo because, suddenly, an aroma of fresh pastries invades you and from there, just follow your nose! ;) Besides being a place with much charm and thousands of delicious treats, the staff are really friendly and will advise you with kindness and patience, despite my poor knowledge of Italian! :) In the end, I decided not to complicate things and I played it safe: I went for a cappuccino and croissants, which were heavenly. Logically, Puccini is present throughout the city, and at Café di Simo you should not expect any less: it offers piano concerts on Saturday afternoons.