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Overview & Highlights

Welcome to Socrate Cafè, a captivating bar nestled in the vibrant P.za Monte Grappa of Varese, Italy. With its inviting atmosphere and charming terrace, this café is a perfect spot to unwind while soaking in the lively ambiance of one of Varese's main squares.

The moment you step into Socrate Cafè, you're greeted by the warm smiles of the staff, particularly the delightful Marina, whose friendly demeanor enhances the overall experience. Guests have praised the café's excellent range of cocktails and an impressive selection of aperitivos, making it a go-to destination for both locals and visitors alike. Carlos Ortega, one of our patrons, raved about the "lovely afternoon" he spent here, where the dedication to craft cocktails became a memorable highlight.

For those with a sweet spot for citrus, the fresh lemon-orange juice is a crowd favorite, delivering a refreshing burst to complement the expertly brewed coffee. As noted by Iris Radetić, the outdoor terrace allows you to relish these delightful beverages while basking in the sun—truly an idyllic experience.

Even with some mixed reviews regarding cocktails, the warmth and attentiveness of the staff shine through, as was the experience of d0rian7, who found both the food and service at Socrate Cafè to be commendable, with reasonable prices to boot. Whether you choose to relax indoors or enjoy the outdoor seating, every corner of this café is designed for comfort.

What's more, there is a fun promotional twist: sip on eight spritzes and earn a stylish t-shirt to commemorate your visit, which is a charming touch that adds to the vibrant vibe. Kambar Farooq echoed sentiments about the nice location and quality coffee, reinforcing that Socrate Cafè is not just a place to drink but a place to create memories.

In conclusion, whether you're here for a social gathering, a delicious meal, or a quiet moment with a book, Socrate Cafè invites you to indulge in the essence of Italian café culture, where every sip tells a story. Come visit and make your own.

Comforts & Conveniences

Accessibility
  • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Service options
  • Has outdoor seating
  • Offers takeaway
  • Serves dine-in
  • No delivery
Highlights
  • Has great beer selection
  • Serves great cocktails
  • Has great wine list
Popular for
  • Good for solo dining
Offerings
  • Serves alcohol
  • Serves beer
  • Serves cocktails
  • Serves food
  • Serves food at bar
  • Serves spirits
  • Serves wine
Dining options
  • Has seating
Amenities
  • Has toilet
Atmosphere
  • Casual
  • Quiet
  • Trendy
Crowd
  • Good for groups
  • Popular with tourists
Planning
  • Accepts reservations
Payments
  • Accepts credit cards
  • Accepts debit cards
  • Accepts NFC mobile payments
  • Credit cards
Parking
  • Paid parking lot
  • Paid street parking
Pets
  • Dogs allowed

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Visitor Testimonials (1361)

We had a lovely afternoon in this place. Situated in one of the main squares in Varese (piazza Montegrappa ) . Cocktails are very good and the aperitivo is great with many choices. There is a promotion, you can get a t shirt after 8 spritz, we were a group of 6 people so was easy to get it ;) . The guys working there are very cool , specially Marina , always smiling and very kind .

I like this caffè on the terrace of the main square in the lovely town of Varese, excellent fresh lemon-orange jiuse and good coffee. Very, very pleasant place.

I have read several negative reviews and I was kind of surprised because our experience was very good. Then I saw that most of those negative reviews are related to cocktails. I sat there with my family for lunch and I have to say that the both the food and the service were very good. The staff were polite and friendly, they also spoke english. I found the prices to be reasonable. Recommended!

Nice location. You can choose to sit inside or outside. Both the places to sit are great. The coffee is also good.

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