Monviso Italian Coffee Factory

Monviso Italian Coffee Factory sits in Vicolo dell'Arco, a quiet alley in the old centre of Alba, a little away from the busier streets. It opened as a specialty coffee shop and built a loyal local following on espresso and hand brewed filter, made with carefully sourced beans, before adding pastries and desserts to the counter.

The room is small, so seats can fill at the busiest hours, and the staff are glad to talk through brewing methods and equipment with anyone who asks. Cakes and pastries are laid out through the morning, and the longer opening on Monday, Thursday and Friday makes it an easy stop on a slow day in the Langhe, whether for a quick espresso or a filter and a seat in the alley.