Coffee, but the Italian way

Order an *espresso* and you get a tiny dark shot, served with a glass of water, drunk standing at the bar in 90 seconds. A *cappuccino* is a breakfast drink — ordering one after 11:00 is fine but marks you as a tourist. After lunch or dinner, locals drink *un caffè* (espresso) or *un caffè macchiato* (espresso with a spot of milk). Bar pricing has two tiers: cheaper at the counter (`al banco`), more expensive at a table (`al tavolo`). Pay first at the cashier, take the receipt to the barista.