A café or coffee shop that we think of at home is called a “bar” in Italy. Most are no-name, family-run establishments with just a “BAR” sign out front. Most bars require that you pay first, then go to the counter to order.

The term "café" comes from the French word meaning "coffee". ... A café is sometimes called a coffeehouse or a coffee shop or tea shop in English, a café in French and a bar in Italian (cafe or café is the common spelling used in English, French, Spanish, et al. however the word is spelled "caffè" in Italian). Cheers!!

Caffè, the Italian word for coffee, used as an alternative spelling of café

The actual terms for café, which are “caffè” or “caffetteria” are not as common. In Italy, you can have your coffee while standing at the counter, you can take the cup at the counter and bring it to the table with you, or sit at the table and be served.