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Melée Café

Specialty Coffee, Vegan Brioche

Worth ordering: Coffeenamed in 5 reviews

Consider stopping in for a specialty coffee; reviewers praise the coffee quality and rotating selections.

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Top tips

  • Try the vegan croissant filled with Gianduia chocolate-hazelnut paste.
  • Ask about the different plant milks for cappuccinos and other coffee drinks.
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  • Ask which gluten-free pastries or other options are available that day.

People mention

Croissant, brioche and cake.

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Also chocolate cake and sweet bun.

Good for

The vibe: families The vibe: work & study

Praised for friendly service, cozy atmosphere and affordable.

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Also praised for attentive service, lively atmosphere and beautiful interior.

Good to know

  • Gluten-free options
  • Outdoor seating
  • Breakfast, lunch, coffee, dessert, takeout, quick bites
  • Cards and mobile pay

About

Melée pairs specialty coffees, including rotating single-origin brews, with vegan brioche such as the Gianduia-filled croissant. It’s a friendly, casual cafe near Bologna’s train station, with plant milks, gluten-free pastries and ready-made lunch dishes alongside a wider menu that includes animal products.

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Via Francesco Zanardi, 9/C, 40131 Bologna BO, Italy

Opening hours

Monday
06:30–17:00
Tuesday
06:30–17:00
Wednesday
06:30–17:00
Thursday
06:30–17:00
Friday
06:30–17:00
Saturday
07:00–15:00
Sunday
08:00–13:00

the food

5.0 out of 5. Spinach Rating

From recent reviews, out of 5.

  • Great food
  • Great service
  • Good atmosphere
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How we rank

eating vegan

Outstanding for vegans

vegan options
Many · 5–10 dishes
menu
Clearly marked
staff
Knowledgeable
What the grades mean

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