Most coffees will be consumed on the spot, either at the counter or at a table, just as a break before heading back to work.

Please also bear in mind that Cappuccinos are considered breakfast drinks and ordering them after 10 am is considered somewhat odd, although this is starting to change in bigger cities. In this vocab list, you will find some of the basic words and phrases you'll need to get your caffeine buzz on when traveling in Italy.

• un caffè   coffee (usually espresso)
• Caffè macchiato   Espresso with a drop of milk
• Caffè ristretto   Half a shot of espresso
• Caffè corretto   Espresso with a shot of liquor
• Caffè lungo (americano)   a filtered coffee (American style)
• Cappuccino   Cappuccino
• Caffelatte   Hot milk with coffee
• Caffè Hag   Decaf coffee
• Caffè doppio   Double espresso
• Schiuma   Foam
• Panna   Cream
• Cioccolata calda   Hot chocolate
• ​​Vorrei..   I would like
• Mi scusi / Scusa   Excuse me  (Formal/Informal)
• Un caffè per favore   Coffee please (ordering coffee)
• Cameriere!   Waiter!
• La tazza   The cup
• Caldo   Hot
• Freddo   Cold