Positioned in a sizable two-story space along the Amo Bottega di Pasticceria has both parking and…read moreseating uncommonly seen at Italian Pastry shops, the package as a whole quite impressive and matched by elegant traditional cakes as well as Viennoiserie. One of two shops owned locally by Simone Bartolini, once manager of The Uffizi Gallery Cafe, it is inside that guests will find savories as well as sweets matched to Coffee or Wine, everything carefully crafted such that Pistachio Cornetti shatter to the tooth while Nutella Brioche is soft and springy. Offering both traditional and filled Sfogliatelle, not on par with Naples but nonetheless enjoyable, Torta di Riso fares well thanks to a delicate shell while a Ricotta Tart likens Basque Cheesecake thanks to a bit of char.

This is a more upscale restaurant just south of the Arno river. Second floor over the entrance has…read morea glass floor. The food is not your typical home cooking. They have a dessert counter case that was amazing. We had a very nice meal here. I had the scallop appetizer as my main. It was very small-4scallops with raspberries as a garnish. It was fine for me though as I had been eating nonstop all day. They don't have a house wine(which is always the best bet in Italy) so we ordered a suggested bottle. The wine prices were higher than we are used to paying in Florence.

The ex-Caffè Michelangelo just reopened this week with a lux lounge atmosphere... chandeliers and…read morefrescoes included. Open everyday from 6 am to 9 pm, great since most bars in this area are closed on Sundays. The pastries (€1.10) were fresh and tasty but the cappuccino (€1.30) was just okay. Serves lunch and I'm definitely looking forward to try their nightly Aperitivo. They're still waiting for the permit but hopefully they'll soon have outdoor seating. The service was friendly and no extra charge for sitting. L'ex-Caffè Michelangelo appena riaperto questa settimana con un atmosfera lounge lux ... lampadari ed affreschi inclusi. Aperto tutti i giorni dalle 06:00 alle 21:00, perfetto perché la maggior parte dei bar in questa zona sono chiusi la domenica. La pasta (€ 1.10) era fresca ed il cappuccino (1,30 €) così cosi. Servono anche il pranzo e non vedo l'ora di provare il loro aperitivo serale. Stanno ancora aspettando il permesso, ma si spera che presto avranno i tavolini all'esterno. Il servizio era gentile e senza alcun costo aggiuntivo per sedersi al tavolo.

I ordered a coffee and a sandwich, the coffee was ok but the sandwich was a joke: just old bread…read morewith few slices of brie cheese and speck so thin that you can see trought it. Basically it was just a paperboard taste sandwich. Hopefully on the other side of the river there is a nice bar with good sandwiches and free tables on the river edge, owned by two nice women that they are not so greedy like the officina's ones.

Stayed in the area during our stay in Florence and this cafe quickly became our go to favorite for…read moreour morning coffee and take away breakfast. Coffee was delicious and on point. Loved the laid back atmosphere and plenty of seats by the window to enjoy your coffee. Staff was very welcoming and friendly. I recommend their ice vanilla latte if visiting during the summer months, you won't regret it!

Really cute ambiance outdoors playing music from the 2000's. Vast menu for drinks, coffee, etc,…read morewith great pastries. Apparently they do a coffee school or you can book out a barista for 90 mins for 70 Euros for a 2 person session, so it would be a great experience for coffee lovers. Got the matcha latte which is made with ceremonial matcha and also got an iced lemon tea. Both were 10/10 and absolutely would get again. Plus, they have really nice bathrooms equipped with a baby changing table!

I love love this bar! This is one of our favorite places to grab a cappuccino and a pastry. The…read morepastries are melt-in-your-mouth yummy, especially the braided one with cream and chocolate chips! The lunches are also very good, prices reasonable from €5-€7. The bar sells interesting British/American style cookies, drinks and candies, like candy canes and Oatmeal apple cookies. They also have fun vintage decor items for sale around the bar. The best part of Caffe Bargioni is the staff/owners, they are just so darn friendly!

Gelato near the Ponteveccho on a hot Sunday afternoon. Rich, flavorful and tasty. Like Guinness in…read moreDublin, gelato tastes better in Italy.

We really enjoyed the gelato here! Came three times in the time we were here in Florence.read more

Great little cafe in the Central Market. Lots of local vendors we're getting their espressos here;…read morethe best price I've found so far- just €1.40, and it was very good. They didn't have pomegranate juice today, but the fresh squeezed orange juice was wonderful.

Definitely recommend the fresh pressed juice!!! The pastries and coffee were also good. Don't miss…read moreout on the juice though!

Very cute shop. I stopped at Gucci for a quick tea and snack and was so delighted by the tea we had…read morethere. It was a happy surprise that the shop was right down the street! We knew what we wanted since we had just tried it but, the people were nice and helpful.

This a great tea shop that I found by chance wandering in Florence streets. And it really was an…read morehappy encounter: I found here a great replacement for my "Mariage Frères" tea in Paris. The shop is just as elegant (some would say a bit snobbish, but this is a tea shop so...) and offers a great amount of choice of teas from all around the world presented in very beautiful boxes. The lady that I met this day was very helpful and nice and she helped me choose very efficiently. The prices vary from 4€ for a standard Chinese tea to 9€ for 100g of tea. La via del té has three shops total in Florence and in the other two you can seat and have a cup of tea on the spot. The via della Condotta one is only a shop. You can also buy here, besides tea, all sorts of tea pots (some very beautiful!!) and tea instruments. In brief: I highly recommend for people looking for goo quality tea!

Very lovely outside... in a court yard. Next to beautiful…read morehot spots. We did get the soup and a drink. The waiter was very rude. Correcting us. And telling us, cheese was not recommended on the soup. I understand we are not from here but nowhere has ever told us how to eat soup. Very rude. Would recommend just beware of rude service.

Wife: "I think these are the best marinated olives I've ever had!"…read moreChun P: "Um...look to your right..." (An employee opens a giant Costco size tin can of olives, dumps them into a large dish, and puts it into the display.) Regardless, this little family run(I think) hole-in-the-wall café charges only 8 euros for an entire bottle of proseco. Sit down and enjoy, without a service charge! The nice lady also let me taste a free, tasty slice of meat(proscuitto?) before I ordered a small plate of it. Its in a tourist area, but how can one say no to a bottle of proseco for only 8 euro? :)

I have only been to Baldobar for breakfast, so I am not sure how the food is for lunch/dinner, but…read moreif it as good a breakfast or how they make their coffee ... it must be amazing (it smells good too!! ). The coffee is great, and I love their sweets !!! You wont be disappointed here. I love the trecce di cioccolato and the raspberry brioche ; ) The style of the bar reminds me a lot of a French Cafe/ Bistro. It is a bit dark inside but very comfortable to sit with friends and chat or come alone and read a newspaper. When I come they usually have classical or jazz music softly playing and it is a very relaxing atmosphere.