This is Piazza Plebescito in the historical center of Naples. Notice the three Italian cadets in their hats and capes, adding a bit of modern-day old-world charm. Between this . . .
and this . . . Here you see La Gallaria and Il Teatro San Carlos, the second most venerated opera house in the world (behind La Scala in Milan) . . .
is this, Gambrinus, the most famous coffee bar in the world.
Like most things in Naples, it has a charm that's both lazy and chaotic at the same time.
Waiters in tuxedos serve up the coffee, drinks and desserts, both inside the cafe and outside on the sidewalk.
I baristi are friendly and all of them speak English.
Patrons have a bit of water and a coffee and move off into the evening for a passigiata (stroll) before dinner.
The money moves, fast and furious, at the till.
A side room, with table service.
Another side room (you can see the photographer, if you look close enough).
A waiter talks to a girl in front of the pastry case.
Lots of pies and cakes.
A pie.
A cake.
An ice cream cake.
A young patron.
I would like to have a cup of coffee and a piece of cake right now. Todd,you must have had already this. How it was? How was the quality?
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