Sweet Lab Turin
American style dreamy tea house
Chiara from Turin
Imagine a one-room shop distinguished by shabby chic style, cute cake stands and steaming mugs. Add a young woman frosting tons of beautiful cupcakes, slicing luxurious chocolate cakes, arranging apple pies, carrot cakes and massive cookies on the counter. Then top everything off with kindness and answers to all your questions about the products and you’ve obtained “Sweet Lab”, suitable for every time of the day, from breakfast to late evening snacks.
You can easily have a great lunch by choosing some variations of croque monsieurs and bagels or by having a brunch. That is composed by a wide display of sweet and savory dishes and freshly squeezed orange juice.
If you’re a bit too late for lunch but early for dinner you can help your stomach with a classic afternoon tea with sandwiches, scones and biscuits. And great quality tea, of course.
It’s worth naming the dish for all the indecisive people, stunned by all the sweets proposed in plain sight: you can choose the “Display of desserts” and let the staff choose.
Last time I had a whoopie pie, two mini-cupcakes, a slice of carrot and almonds cake, devil’s food cake and NY cheesecake with raspberry sauce. I highly recommend sharing or at least a two days’ fasting before visiting this spot. If you are more of a savory person I recommend a Brie, honey, nuts and lavender croque monsieur. Sublime.
Just go, try and be amazed. And then come again and try something different.
Turin Spotter Chiara
About this spot
Our Turin City Guide
Find your way with 90 Insider Tips from our Local Spotters
Loved it? Join us!
Loved this Spot?Join your international community. Share your favs and become part of our international community!
Nice place right!? There’s so much more to discover:
Discover all other hidden gems in Turin
Aiuola Balbo
Old spot, contemporary pleasure
"Aiuola Balbo" in Turin is one of my favorite gardens in town to have a stroll and rest under the shade of great trees. It's really sabaudian...
by
Chiara
Pillon
Riverside Dora
Urban countryside
Parco Dora Turin has a post-industrial side and a surprising greener side. I really enjoy that greener side, and it's really close to my neighborhood, too!
by
Chiara
Pillon
Galleria Subalpina
Hidden in plain sight
"Galleria Subalpina" is a really attractive, old Turin arcade/gallery. This magnificent glass, iron and marble structure is like a piece of contemporary...
by
Chiara
Pillon
Le Panche Cocktail Bar
Have a drink and chill
"Le Panche Cocktail Bar" in Turin, which means 'the benches', got its name from the original 'tables' -- just a couple of benches outside it. Very chill...
by
Tatiana
Bazzi
Environment Park
Offices in the jungle
"Environment Park" is a big science & technology hub in Turin. The buildings are enmeshed in nature and everything's public, open for visits & very quiet.
by
Tatiana
Bazzi
Central Post Office
Sending postcards with style
The "Central Post Office" in Turin was built in 1911. In my opinion it's a building with interesting architecture that's well worth the visit...
by
Tatiana
Bazzi
Kokoroya
Real Japanese cuisine
"Kokoroya" Turin: a half-Japanese deli shop, half-typical Tokyo street restaurant. It's as authentic as it is delicious. I strongly recommend their ramen!
by
Chiara
Pillon
Fra Fiusch
Reinventing tradition
"Fra Fiusch" is a restaurant a bit outside of Turin but it's worth the trip, trust me. What really stunned me were their desserts, the 'Piemonte in bocca'.
by
Chiara
Pillon
Lungo Po Cycle Path
Long green cycle path
The "Lungo Po Cycle path" in Turin is perfect if you're into outdoor activities. Just get close to the river and cycle for as long as you want on the path.
by
Laura
Quassolo
Barcollo
Great cocktails in Vanchiglia
"Barcollo" in Turin is definitely the right place if you're a cocktail lover. My favorite drink there is the Moscow Mule, but count on being surprised...
by
Laura
Quassolo
Oro Birra
A "hop" into beer tales
"Oro Birra" in Turin is the city's only independent pub. Their focus is on Italian artisanal draft beers, but the bar has a great selection of imports too.
by
Chiara
Pillon
Il Baracchino Itinerante
Unconventional lunchbox
"Il Baracchino Itinerante" in a freshly cooked vegetarian lunchbox delivery service based in Turin. Let me tell you the many ways in which I love it!
by
Tatiana
Bazzi
Heading to Turin?
90 Insider Tips from our local Spotters
Authentic Stories by Real People
Escape the Crowd & Travel Slow 🐌
... for just €9.99
✓ 0 Insider Tips from our local Spotters
✓ 90 Insider Tips
✓ Escape the Crowds
✓ Find Spots nearby
✓ Authentic Stories
... for just €9.99
City guides by those who know the city in and out!
Our Locals' Favorite Coffee & tea
Our team loves Turin
Get to know our other Spotters from Turin
As featured on:
