Title: At the coffee bar | Al bar The local coffee bar is the place where Italians meet their friends over a light meal at a table or pop in for a quick coffee while standing at the counter, where food and drinks are cheaper. Italian coffee bars sell coffees, teas, mineral water, fruit juices and alcoholic drinks, sandwiches, rolls, pizza slices, savoury snacks, salads, cakes, pastries, ice cream, etc.