A charming, popular breakfast and brunch cafe with fresh Puglian-leaning food and warm service when organized, but reservations are essential because busy periods can bring severe waits and inconsistent hospitality.
Così Com'era stands out for its fresh breakfast and brunch cooking, with croissants, pancakes, and omelettes drawing steady praise, while its central Alberobello square location with trulli views enhances every visit. Attentiveness and kitchen consistency dip during crowded periods, which keeps it just short of the very top tier.
Così Com’era occupies a handsome spot on Piazza del Popolo, right where an Alberobello walking day gets going. The stone-and-arch interior, bright decor, and nearby trulli views repeatedly charm visitors; one synthesized impression is that it feels like breakfast inside an authentic local house. Staff are often warm and multilingual, though the room’s popularity can turn a relaxed morning into a queue-management exercise. The cooking sits between regional Puglian breakfast and expansive international brunch. Expect excellent coffee, fresh croissants, eggs, omelettes, pancakes, buffet items, and local touches such as broad-bean cream, chicory, fig syrup, caciocavallo, and friselle. The Ngrapiata is the most distinctive order, while the €28 brunch is the easiest way to sample several preparations. Food quality is usually a strength, but individual portions and avocado or pancake execution occasionally draw criticism. Families should find plenty of approachable choices, including croissants, pancakes, French toast, yogurt with fruit, scrambled eggs, omelettes, and buffet basics; the vegan brunch also offers broad variety. The main family warning is timing: peak-morning waits can be lengthy, so reserve ahead or visit outside the busiest breakfast window.
Area vibe: Picturesque, tourist-oriented historic district centered on trulli architecture.
Safety: Generally safe with good daytime footfall; evenings are quiet but well-lit around main square.
What's nearby: Adjacent to Piazza del Popolo, surrounded by trulli, souvenir shops, cafes, and walking routes to attractions.
The Ngrapiata and €28 brunch stand out, while coffee, croissants, pancakes, and eggs cover the safer breakfast choices.
Peak-time queues and uneven service are the main risks, especially when individual portions do not feel generous for their price.
The historic interior and central square setting are the appeal, but the atmosphere becomes considerably busier during peak breakfast hours.