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    Caffè Mario

    4.6 (20 reviews)

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    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Affocato pistachio
    Megan O.

    We came for affogatos and LOVED them! They were soooooooo tasty! We tried the affocatos at the famous one down the street a few days ago but these were just as tasty while also being cheaper with no wait time. They even gave us a choice on what gelato we wanted. I got pistachio and my husband got vanilla. We will definitely be coming here from now on!

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    May T.

    I was here to have their Affogato with pistachio gelato. They made it in front of me. See the video. Pistachio gelato had a great taste and nutty flavor. Strong and bold flavor from espresso was a good combination with the gelato. It was a great traditional Italian coffee-based dessert with a contrast of cold sweet gelato and hot espresso combined. They have small tables to sit down and eat their dessert outside. Service was great and fast even though there were a lot of people. I was happy to get their Affogato fast instead of waiting in long line like other places I observed in Florence.

    Layne R.

    I quite enjoyed this place! I thought for sure that anyplace this close to the Piazza de Santa Croce would be tourist crap that I had come to expect in places like this. Surprisingly, price-wise and flavor-wise, this cafe turned out to be one of the best we visited in Florence. Service was quick and the downstairs seating was private and cool. For a place that's facing Santa Croce, I doubt you'll find a better option.

    Some of the yummy selections
    Jae A.

    If ever in the Piazza de Santa Croce I definitely recommend this cozy little place they are warm and welcoming they have lots of good food (small bites) to choose from I advise you to ask for their recommendations you won't be disappointed. We asked what they like and they gave us some really great eats. We had something with sun dried tomatoes and mortadella and spicy salami and some pizza with pepper and potatoes and another with a bacon something (everything in my opinion is great with bacon ) also if it's pouring rain and you pop in for shelter make sure to grab a slice or two as you wait for the rain to stop hahah

    Chicken panini
    Theresa C.

    Five stars due to the fact that they are fast, friendly, clean, accommodating, and affordable. Sandwiches are pre-made. Panini presses are used to heat them up. Their coffee is decent.

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    7 days ago

    Great cappacino and croissants. The folks who work there are very friendly and get the orders out quickly. Great place!

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    2 years ago

    I get iced caffè latte almost every morning that I've been here. Highly recommend you check this place out! Great coffee & chai.

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    9 years ago

    Fast and easy. Great service. Very nice people. Gelato. Coffee. Wine and sweets. Perfect for quick fix.

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    Review Highlights - Caffè Mario

    “Surprisingly, price-wise and flavor-wise, this cafe turned out to be one of the best we visited in Florence.”

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    I' Girone de' Ghiotti

    I' Girone de' Ghiotti

    4.9(126 reviews)
    0.4 km•Duomo
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    What a fantastic spot- we may have been lucky or went during a down turn, but we didn't wait more…read morethan 5 minutes in line before putting in an order. Found a table upstairs (there's a small room up there with 4-5 tables) and by the time we got up there, our sandwiches were ready to be picked up. The bread is fantastic, crispy outside and a nice chew in the middle. Everything tasted fresh. I could eat these everyday. Prices are reasonable, everything from 7-15 euros I think.

    **I Girone de' Ghiotti -- Florence, Italy **…read more Before leaving Florence, we had to make a stop at the viral sandwich spot everyone seems to rave about--and I'll admit, we arrived before opening, second in line, slightly skeptical about whether the hype was actually deserved. **OH. MY. GOD. It was.** This was hands down one of the best sandwiches we've ever had. The bread was fresh and perfectly crisp on the outside while still soft enough to hold all the incredible fillings together. Everything tasted fresh, balanced, and thoughtfully put together. The menu has around 18 different combinations, and while they're happy to make some adjustments, I actually appreciated that they encourage you not to over-customize. Their combinations are designed so you can taste each ingredient the way it's intended. We went with **the Suicida and the Golosa**, and both were absolutely delicious. Each had its own personality, with layers of flavor that somehow worked perfectly together without becoming overwhelming. There's something about standing in line on a little Florentine street, watching these sandwiches being prepared, and then taking that first bite that makes the whole experience even better.

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    I' Girone de' Ghiotti - Cignala and La Rossa

    Cignala and La Rossa

    I' Girone de' Ghiotti - Veggie sandwich

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    I 2 Fratellini - Salami with Cream Cheese

    I 2 Fratellini

    4.5(208 reviews)
    0.5 km•Duomo
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    November 9, 2024 2:30PM…read more It does appear they have two stalls on the same street that you can order from. One side seemed to have more alcohol on display and the side I was on was more sandwich focused, but I'm pretty sure you can order the same things from both windows. Initially I was going to get the 21 - Fresh Sausage and Eggplant because I'm an eggplant lover... the lady at the counter was kind enough to let me know that the fresh sausage is actually rare, uncooked sausage and gave me a small piece to try. I was getting ready to get on a train that day and didn't want something that might not sit well with me, so I moved on to number 27 spicy salami and cream cheese. My partner got the number 1, ham, cream cheese and rocket salad. Both are very good sized and oh so delicious. The line moved quickly, so many options for decision paralysis. This is the place for schiacciate Florentine as recommended from friends who used to live here. Definitely would recommend to study up their menu before coming so it's easier to pick what you want. This is more of a stall and you grab and go, we stood around the sidewalk and inhaled our sandwiches. Watch out for the pigeons getting ready to take your crumbs too, you can see them on the ledge of the building getting ready to attack. A must visit for Florence.

    The best place to get classic Florentine sandwiches. It's a small booth and there's no inside…read moreseating but they do have chairs if you can grab one. The line is long right around lunch time but it moves fairly fast. They have a variety of choices so you might need time to decide. We got the proscuitto arrosto e crema tartufata and finocchiona e crema de formaggio. Proscuitto Arrosto E Crema Tartufata- The bread is soft and fresh. The roasted ham is tasty and the truffle cream adds a lovely flavor and ties the dish together. Finocchiona E Crema De Formaggio- Can't sing enough of their bread's praises! The tuscan salami is spicy and flavorful. The fennel is slightly sweet and the cream cheese is smooth and light. Great experience overall!

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    I 2 Fratellini - The line, goes fast and with the wait

    The line, goes fast and with the wait

    I 2 Fratellini - Owner is racist, as he took away my seat and chair while I was eating and gave it to a European couple.

    Owner is racist, as he took away my seat and chair while I was eating and gave it to a European couple.

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    Antica Porchetteria Granieri 1916 - Porchetta Sandwich with a nice spicy salsa picante

    Antica Porchetteria Granieri 1916

    4.4(35 reviews)
    0.5 km•Duomo

    We walked by this window 17 times before my buddy couldn't take it anymore. The mouthwateringly…read moregolden skin and juicy spiced meat of this pig were calling to us. We needed to try these sandwiches. So after a brief discussion with the guy manning the window (they roast the pigs outside the city, and just serve them here - it's not a large space) we got three of them. The classic, the one with the truffles, and the spicy one. We cut them all up, and presented them to our larger group as a porchetta tasting. The verdict? They are all winners. Every single sandwich was good. However, they didn't taste as different as one might think. The porchetta itself overrides the truffle/spice, and while that's not a bad thing, I think I'd like a little more of the sauce on each. Do with that what you will, but you should probably get at least one. Maybe not three.

    Really, really anticipated this treat. We walked and walked and finally arrive and to our shock…read morethere was no line. Guess we got lucky. The porchetta in the window were jaw dropping beautiful. We ordered the porchetta with the spicy red salsa. We watched it being made. The porchetta sandwich was very good just not great. The pork had a great taste but just very dry. Guess I should have asked for more sauce. Service was great. Would we return? Probably not. Although I do recommend one trying it. Like I said...great taste just dry. Very reasonably priced.

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    Antica Porchetteria Granieri 1916 - Where you order

    Where you order

    Antica Porchetteria Granieri 1916 - Porchetta with red sauce

    Porchetta with red sauce

    Antica Porchetteria Granieri 1916 - FOCOSO - spicy

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    FOCOSO - spicy

    La Fettunta

    La Fettunta

    4.4(130 reviews)
    0.3 km•Duomo
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    This is handsdown the best sandwich I have ever had in my life. We almost didn't go in because they…read morewere not as busy as the one a few doors down that had a line around the corner. But luckily there was a customer that overheard us talking from Texas and told us that this was highly recommended by their tour guide. So we decided to go in, we had a little bit of a language barrier and we thought we ordered one sandwich to share but we ended up ordering two different sandwiches and I'm glad we did because they were both incredible. They literally have two tables at the very back of the restaurant by this centuries old brick wall. what are the tables was literally getting up as we were checking out so we were able to go back there and sit. I highly recommend this place instead of waiting for the other place around the corner.

    We really enjoyed our dinner at La Fettunta! I had seen it on a couple of recommendations lists,…read morebut after our B&B host suggested it, we walked over and easily got a table when they opened for dinner (because no one eats as early as we do apparently). The servers are so nice and funny here. We really enjoyed our server particularly, but everyone was kind. I had gone back and forth all day about whether I wanted to try the Florentine steak, but I'm glad that we did. It was gorgeously cooked and well seasoned. The sides of potatoes and spinach were also stellar - I eat a lot of potatoes and those were at the top of my list. Highly recommend, and get the steak. It's cheaper here than other places also!

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    La Fettunta - Steak Florentine and pastas.

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    Steak Florentine and pastas.

    La Prosciutteria - Small charcuterie and cheese board

    La Prosciutteria

    4.6(269 reviews)
    0.3 km•Duomo
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    The place is small so just be prepared to be elbow with elbow with others. Everyone was friendly…read moreand helpful. Other clients and staff alike. The food was amazing. The charcuterie board was big enough to share with 3 but also depends of how much you eat. lol portions tend to be smaller in Italy. However, the sandwich was a nice size. All the cold cuts were fresh and taste was another level. A nice list of wine selection as well.

    We stumbled upon this location while finding our way around Florence. We were excited to sit down…read moreand enjoy a beautiful cheeseboard here due to the fact that they had so many amazing meats and cheeses behind the counter. The staff was knowledgeable on all the different meats and cheeses available and were able to make recommendations based on what you prefer. We ordered a beautiful looking cheeseboard that had a variety of different hard cheeses along with different meats. The presentation was beautiful and we very much enjoyed the entire thing. It is very cool to see the different meat hanging from the ceiling in addition to the wine bottles and the cool ambience that they created in the small location. There are a handful of seats available and then there's even a back room with a few more tables to accommodate a few more people. From a price point perspective, it wasn't too bad, especially if you're swinging in for a snack and a quick glass of wine or a beer.

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    La Prosciutteria - Meat on the walls.

    Meat on the walls.

    La Prosciutteria - Meat on the walls

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    Caffè Mario - cafes - Updated September 2026

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