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Bam Bar

45 Via Di Giovanni, 50138 Taormina, Sicily, Italy
Ranked #5 of 124 restaurants in Taormina
4.5 of 5 stars 139 Reviews
Cuisines: Ice cream, Italian
Good for: Child-friendly, Romantic, Local cuisine
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Takeout, After-hours, Dessert
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Good for: Child-friendly, Romantic, Local cuisine
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Takeout, After-hours, Dessert
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Norwalk, Connecticut
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67 reviews 67 reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

This family run granite joint sits at the precipice of the "art road", across from La Botte. My wife and I were in the mood for a cold coffee-and we got an amazing espresso with cream and coffee granite mix. It was the best cold coffee-based drink I've had...had two actually in one sitting! Lovely family run joint, a must... More

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Apopka, Florida
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3 reviews 3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012

This place can highly recommended and it did not disappoint. The granita with cream is a must have. Try the coffee granita with a brioche. The service is excellent - very friendly staff that make you feel welcome and do not rush you in any way. We visited almost every day of our 1 week stay in Taormina. More

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australia
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012
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Fragola or lampone granite with fresh cream (strawberry or raspberry with cream) was amazing....better than gelato! Other flavours: lemon, hazelnut, almond, kiwi, chocolate, coffee, melon Great atmosphere, cafe is always busy, staff are friendly and attentive plus free wifi included More

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Ascot, UK
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4 reviews 4 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012

This was a recommendation from the owner of our apartment. Try as we might we could not find better granitas in Sicily. Laid back atmosphere, very friendly owner, not easiest location to find or sit outside. Do take the cream option with your granita if your diet allows! More

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Winchester, United Kingdom
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2012

This is where to go for the BEST granita, especially the coffee and cream one, accompanied by excellent brioche. Location lovely on a small square. Treat yourself daily! More

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Fort Lauderdale, Florida
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 March 2012

This was our place of choice every day of our 10 day stay in Taormina! The granitas are the most tasteful concoction ever made! Every fruit flavor tasted like it was picked right from the tree. Strawberry and lemon were my favorites! My husband was partial to the coffee granita and he would dip his brioche in it. The kids... More

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Dublin, Ireland
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 February 2012

Bam bar is a great little bar serving delicious, creamy, refreshing granitas in many flavours. Coffee is good too as is brioche at this bar. We stopped there many times during our stay in the area. The staff are so friendly and efficient. You would almost think you were a 'regular' customer even on your first visit. Sit outside &... More

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Detroit, Michigan
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 January 2012

Our tour guide suggested this place as the best Granitas on Sicily. I can't really confirm the claim, since we did not try this treat in many places -- but at Bam Bar they are unbelievable. This is not your basic flavored shaved ice. They actually make it feel smooth and creamy. Many different flavors to choose from, and they... More

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London, United Kingdom
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 December 2011

Best / cheapest coffees; catches the sun in the mornings pleasant and attentive staff the Wifi works whats' not to like ! More

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Xanten
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 November 2011

The Bam Bar has really the best granita - i think on the hole island of sicaly!!! I tried a lot and of course you will find very good granites at other places, but theirs is the BEST !!! It is a nice Bar very close to the Corso umberto and the teatro grecco. If i´m in Taormina at like... More

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