Delicious croissants, pastries, and cappuccinos. Happy to have found this place while staying in…read morethe nearby countryside. Came twice for breakfast during our stay and were happy both times.

Had a great cappuccino. There's nothing really around in this little area of oggibonsi so finding…read morethis little gem was great!

Best fresh made cookies I have ever tasted, you can't find it like this in the USA. The lady there…read moreis friendly and helpful. Definitely will be my go to place for cookies whenever I visit Florence.

Lovely biscotti that made nice presents for coffee lovers back home. Softer than what you can buy…read morein stores, the biscotti come in 4 flavors. I recommend getting a mix of all 4 as the flavors that didn't sound appealing (orange chocolate?) still ended up tasting really great. Purchased 400gm worth which wound up being pretty affordable. The nice lady behind the counter also threw in 2 shortbread cookies for free.

Fantastic coffee, pastries, sandwiches. BUSY place with outside and inside dining. Perfect…read morecroissants - many varieties.

Stopped in to enjoy an apertivo and Impero's selection of complimentary tapas that you have…read moreunlimited access to as long as you order at least one cocktail. It's an interesting marketing concept that I wish would catch on in the U.S. :) The space is very large and features both indoor and outdoor seating. It was extremely busy when we arrived but we managed to snag a table for two outside. The tapas buffet selection was varied and interesting and included finger sandwiches, pastas, rice, pastries, and more. As an added bonus, they bring you a complimentary cheese pizza just make sure to ask for it. We only stayed for one cocktail each but mine was very delicious and packed a punch. The food was just good/ok. Nothing mindblowing in a country where mindblowing food can be found on every corner but worth a stop in for the money.

The best gelato! Fresh pastries, freshly roasted coffee beans, espresso and pleasant outdoor…read moreseating make this a must stop on any afternoon. There must have been 30 flavors of gelato. Even the small size means at least 2 varieties with the cup overflowing with delicious, creamy and tasty goodness. With the larger cups or cones expect 3-5 options. The service is exceptional. Inside the place is clean with comfortable seating. btw, the croissants are flaking, tender, delicious. Stop here grab a taste of Italy.

Wie were just going back to Stia after paying a visit to Bibiena, when we just stopped for one…read more"last" ice cream. We didn't know where to get it, when we suddenly stumbled over this beautiful shop. The lady serving the ice cream took out every little bit of her English to make us feel comfortable. It almost seemed that she enjoyed having somebody to talk to in something besides Italian. Not being a big ice cream lover I convinced myself to take a copetta of dark chocolate for 2 € and it was unbelievable. Creamy, thick but not too "fat", just wonderful. I needed to run away from my kids, who all took other flavors but nothing compared to this chocolate taste. The shop has two seating areas with 6 tables each (with 2 chairs each) one at the street side one further into the shop, a little hidden from the entrance area. The second counter offers some pastries, which makes a perfect fit with the amazing ice cream. The girl behind the counter didn't know Yelp yet, but had a tripadvisor button near the cashier. If you happen to be in the area, you have to stop by, get some ice cream and maybe stroll to the city center, which is a little bit up the hill.

Wonderful place to grab some sweet treats. Did not disappoint. They even have large cakes in a…read morefridge for purchase of you have a big party or are celebrating something special. Get coffee, cookies, pastries, chocolate and bottled drinks.

This coffee shop/bakery is located on a small, hidden side street off one of the main pedestrian…read morestreets in the center of Empoli. What a surprise it was for me to find, in this small Italian city, a quaint little place like this that serves American desserts! I was there on a Saturday afternoon and there were brownies, a carrot cake, cupcakes, fudge bars and chocolate chunk cookies among other things (there were a couple of sandwiches, Italian-style cookies, macaroons and chocolate lollipops). There are four or five tables and you can order coffee, cappuccinos and other drinks together with your desserts. The ambience and decor are simple but contemporary and the nice thing about this cafe' is that they chose to not fill it up with tables so there is plenty of space for its guests. I inquired and they occasionally hold some cake design courses too (consultable online on their website). The only disappointing thing was that the display seemed a bit empty for a Saturday afternoon. There was a bit of everything but somehow I got the feeling as if we had arrived late and there was little left. The chocolate chunk cookie we had was delicious, perfectly American. Next time I will go back to try the brownies and cupcakes! Lovely atmosphere, WIFI available also, excellent place to rest and snack.

Cupcakes, brownies, cookies, macarons, carrot cake, cheese cake, apple pie, pecan pie, AND MUCH…read moreMORE!

One of the best pasticcerias I have been to in Italy. The coffee is delicious, service friendly and…read morequick and most importantly, the pastries are heavenly. Highly recommend the sfoglia with chocolate and pear. Such a great combo. Croissants, doughnuts, tarts and cakes are also excellent and fresh.