Cafés usually serve the affogato in a tall glass with a narrow bottom, allowing the gelato to melt and combine with the espresso at the bottom of the glass.[6] Occasionally, coconut, berries, honeycomb, and multiple flavors of gelato are added.[7]Biscotti can also be served alongside.[8] In Italy the affogato is often categorized as a dessert, while outside of Italy restaurants and cafés categorize it as a beverage.[9] Affogatos are often enjoyed as a post-meal coffee-dessert combo eaten with a spoon or drunk with a straw.[10][1]
While the recipe of the affogato is more or less standard in Italy, consisting of a scoop of fiordilatte (plain milk-flavored) or vanilla gelato topped with a shot of espresso, variations exist in European and North American restaurants.[11]
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