White Bakery

The White Bakery is the best American-​style retro breakfast place in town.
It is also the worst.
It is the only one.
Which is already an improvement over not having any at all.
The three Italian reviews are glowing. I’m only giving it three stars, but that is only because I think they are capable of improving. This sort of dining experience is what many Italian tourists to the US enjoy most and the nostalgia is evident. I miss it too.
What they do right? The décor and style are stellar, kudos to the interior decorator and those who made the final decisions. The wait staff are also very helpful and kind — could be better but they are on an upward curve. There was a bit of confusion as to who ordered what, but they lost no time in correcting the error and making us feel wanted. The apple pie is stellar, as are the hamburgers (some of the best in town).
Saturday and Sunday brunch are a bit rigid in the offering, just 8 fixed menus plus desserts, but I can understand the organization aspect.
Low points? Three euros for a beautiful and decent doughnut is a bit steep for an American, used to looking at is as a great but low on the ladder breakfast food. Also, the pancakes were pre-​made and re-​heated — a definite no-​no which makes me never want to try the french toast. And the milkshake was (and I wonder what the Italians who gave this high marks were comparing it to) horrible. Not bad as in taste, but it was obvious that ice cream had nothing to do with the production process. Where they trying to imitate a Starbucks frappucino?
Despite these major no-​noes, I will be going back for the American coffee, ambiance, apple pie and the burgers.