Torrefazione Moka Hodeidah — Restaurant in Milan

I visited this specialty café and overall had a really good experience. The staff were very friendly and welcoming, and what stood out to me most was how helpful they were when I asked about different types of coffee. They took the time to explain the options in detail and even gave me a great suggestion that matched exactly what I was looking for. It is always nice to see people who not only know their craft but are also happy to share that knowledge with customers in a genuine way.

The only downside was when I ordered an iced Americano. Instead of preparing it with cold water to preserve the ice, they poured in hot water which melted all of the ice instantly. What I ended up with was a room temperature drink that had all the potential to be amazing but simply was not refreshing as an iced coffee should be. The taste itself was excellent, so it was frustrating to see such good coffee spoiled by a small mistake in preparation.

I would definitely come back for their knowledge and hospitality, but I hope they pay a little more attention to how they...

During our trip through Italy, we met a lot of very friendly and nice people, but the young owner of the place was so far the nicest.

We went to buy coffee beans as gifts from our trip and also for myself, and the guy was very much helpful and explained to us everything we needed to pick the right blend. We went through different types of coffee, and finally, we picked multiple bags of coffee beans that we took with us as well as some sweets. In the end, he also showed us the rostary that they have, so the experience was enriched by this, too.

The shop also makes coffee and pastries, so if you want to have just a cup of coffee with something to complement it - this is also the place for you.

We went to buy coffee beans and ended up with a nice story from the trip and a place to visit if we visit in...

The roastery is very small and intimate. We stumbled upon it by chance while walking the streets of Milan. Born in 1946 and considered one of Milan's finest historical workshops, I really loved it. My partner bought coffee beans to grind at home. Hodeidah retains the modest and sober elegance of ancient coffee roasters of yesteryears, no longer found in the city. Countless varieties, sourced from cultivations around the world, roasted in-house to create unmistakable blends, not to mention the individual arabica plantations: a luxury to choose from among Puerto Rico, Hawaii, Jamaica Blue Mountain, and the precious Indonesia Kopy Luwak. The hot chocolate is absolutely delicious and...