Open softly for a few months, Caffè della Volpe is bringing the experience of an authentic, old-world Italian café to Berwyn, writes Caroline O’Halloran for SAVVY Main Line.

All the offerings — including breakfast and lunch sandwiches, baked goods, salads, smoothies, and gelato — are made on-site from scratch.

“There wasn’t a place that married the Italian coffee culture with really good food that’s made fresh, not factory-produced and frozen,” said co-owner Tom Martinicchio. “We’re doing the same kinds of food items as Starbucks or Dunkin’ Donuts, but we do them homemade and a lot better.”

Some recipes were handed down by Martinicchio’s Abruzzo-born grandmother, Marta Della Volpe, while others came from the Italian grandfather of Jen Ehlers, the café’s other owner.

Some of its daytime offerings include roast pork, provolone, sandwiches with long hot peppers, and Italian avocado toast.

Read more about Caffè della Volpe at SAVVY Main Line.

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This video explains how to order coffee in Italy.