Mrs.Robinson-Coffee&Library — Restaurant in Syracuse

Some of Siracusa's best kept secrets are hidden away in side streets, but they should also not be kept secret, as I'm sure their owners would agree. Mrs Robinson's is in a side street off the beginning of Corso Gelone, not far from the Pi statue, which seems appropriate because they sell fantastic pies, or large slices thereof. Apart from its fresh culinary delights, what sets this apart from most other bars is its atmosphere. Imagine, if you can, an old Starbucks, with comfy sofas, a quiet place to plug in your laptop and work, and with some great music playing in background. Only this has far better coffee, with a range of dairy alternatives, and superb food. The slices of cake are substantial – I had a delicious apricot and almond one for a late breakfast. There was also a profiterole cheesecake, and while it may not have been death by chocolate, it looked like a willing accomplice. And the lunch menu looks amazing and freshly prepared. So, if you want to get away from the crowds and prices of Ortigia for some quiet, relaxing gastronomic indulgence, and have a bit of a read of the books available (in Italian), this place is highly...

Great cafe to work at and very friendly and attentive staff! They have soy milk for cappuccino and allergens are marked on the first page of the menu. I do however have to do the community service and say that it transpired that there's lard in their bread, meaning that the dishes marked in the menu as vegetarian are in fact not vegetarian. We had a slight disagreement with a chef whether lard is vegetarian which I think is the reason for the confusion but I think it's very clear that if you must kill an animal to extract their tissue, what you get is not vegetarian. This is of course easily fixed...

The best spot in Syracuse!

Mrs. Robinson - Coffee & Library is an absolute gem! If you're looking for a cozy place to enjoy a fantastic coffee, delicious homemade pizza slices, and a great atmosphere to get some work done, this is the place to be. We haven’t found anything like this anywhere else in Sicily. The vibe is relaxed, the staff is super friendly, and the mix of books, coffee, and good food makes it truly special. Highly...