The busy Monti on the main lakefront piazza is one of Como’s favorite places to gather and watch passersby. You can enjoy some of the excellent gelato or a coffee or cocktail, plus tasty sandwiches and some other light fare, including some daily pasta dishes. A ‘Tre Gusti’ (3 boules) gelato will cost 6 euro…
Been there the second time, but it still utterly failed my expectations: Lukewarm caffé latte, espresso without decent crema, piadines are mediocre. You can do much better in Italy, literally every corner bar has better coffee!