Italian Phrase
C'è una buona caffetteria qui vicino?
Meaning
The speaker is asking whether there is a good coffee shop close to the current location. 'Caffetteria' refers to a place that serves coffee, pastries and light snacks, similar to a café.
When to use
Use this sentence when you are traveling, exploring a new neighborhood, or simply looking for a pleasant spot to enjoy an espresso or a cappuccino nearby.
✦Grammar Breakdown
C'èunabuonacaffetteriaquivicino?
C'è (ci è)
Contraction of 'ci è', used to indicate existence (there is/are). It agrees with a singular noun.
Indefinite article 'una'
Feminine singular article used before a feminine noun.
Adjective agreement
'buona' matches the feminine noun 'caffetteria' in gender and number.
Adverbial phrase 'qui vicino'
'qui' means 'here' and 'vicino' means 'nearby'; together they form a location adverb.
Question intonation
In spoken Italian the rising intonation at the end signals a yes‑no question; the written '?' reinforces it.
🗨In Conversation
C'è una buona caffetteria qui vicino?
Is there a good coffee shop nearby?
Sì, c'è una piccola caffetteria a due isolati da qui.
Yes, there's a small coffee shop two blocks away.
✕Common Mistakes
Ci sono una buona caffetteria qui vicino?
Use 'C'è' for singular nouns; 'Ci sono' is for plural.
C'è una buona caffetteria vicino a qui?
The correct order is 'qui vicino' (here nearby).
C'è un buon caffetteria qui vicino?
'Caffetteria' is feminine, so the adjective must be 'buona'.
↔Alternatives
C'è un buon bar qui vicino?
Is there a good bar nearby?
C'è una caffetteria carina nelle vicinanze?
Is there a nice coffee shop in the vicinity?
Dove posso trovare una buona caffetteria qui vicino?
Where can I find a good coffee shop nearby?
Cultural Tip
In everyday Italian, people often say 'un bar' instead of 'caffetteria' to refer to a place where you can have coffee, a quick snack, or a drink. Bars are usually open from early morning until late evening, and ordering an 'espresso' is the most common way to start the day. Remember that asking politely with a smile goes a long way in Italian hospitality.