An errand brought me out to Bensonhurst (Brooklyn) this afternoon where I had one of the best espressos I’ve had in long time. The Caffè Italia is a classic Italian bar where coffee is served at the counter.

Caffè Italia
6921 18th Ave. (at 69th St.)
Brooklyn, NY
(718) 234-7010

Italian is spoken at nearly every business along 18th Avenue in Bensonhurst.

Above: the Villabate pastry shop in Bensonhurst.

Pasticceria Villabate
7117 18th Ave. (at 71st St.)
Brooklyn, NY
(718) 331-8430