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.

The bread here is outstanding. We got 3 varieties and each was gloriously fresh, with a thick and…read morecrispy crust with a light, fluffy inside. They also have a really good panforte. I hate fruitcake but this stuff was stellar, boldly spicy, perfectly sweet, and packed with just the right amount of pistachios, almonds and fruit. Oh yeah, they have amazing cheese and onion foccacia. This place would be a 30 on Zagat if they were in NYC, though it would surely be ruined by commercialization and Americanization within a year. I'm glad they're stuck in Greve!

Extraordinary effort here by everyone from baker to server. Returned several times over two weeks…read moreand recommend it to others who love Tuscany and great stops for a treat or supplies for home cooked meals. Cannot say enough how excellent it is.

I didn't expect to find a place so hip and so tasty! The decor and atmosphere are great, the prices…read moreare astounding (40€ for two people to eat a huge meal with wine), and the food delicious! My favorite by far was the beef, which was cooked to medium rare perfection without us specifying. The beef stew was also incredible, as was the charcuterie board. The service was prompt and kind, and the whole experience was very good!

I booked a lot large table for a party of 11 for a celebration after the closing concert for my…read morevocal course. The food was just amazing and the service very gracious!

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!

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!

Located inside the mercato centrale and easy to locate, and you can't miss this spot. Next to the…read morepizza shop, this one got a lot of dessert items. We ordered strawberry trimasu and mango cake. Both tasted fantastic !!

The best food I have ever had. For the price, you get an amazingly large portion and tons of optionsread more

What an absolute treat! From cookies to gelato, and featuring a variety of coffee options,…read morePasticceria Giovannini is worth the stop. The cookies are all crumble in your mouth fresh, with an attention to quality that is immediately apparent. Each offering has a unique style and flavor, and everything is very reasonably priced. The staff is super friendly, especially if you're making an effort to communicate in Italian. And as you'd expect, this cafe has a neighborhood, local feel. It's stylish and lively, but not overwhelming. One of our favorite spots in Montecatini.

Words don't do this place justice! Amazing pasticceria!!! Friendly staff, super affordable, amazing…read moreespresso and the desserts are out of this world. My mother and I were on vacation in Montecatini at a hotel that was a 1 minute walk away (dangerous). Our morning routine was to get a cappuccino and un caffe. The espresso was strong and full of flavor. Most days we came back later in the day and tried other varieties - all great. Now about the desserts....nothing like I've ever tasted in America! Everything was so clean, had unique tastes with a perfect amount of sweetness - just mouthwatering. The prices were super low too. One visit we got 5 pastries for 8 euros. Giovannini makes me want to vacation there again ASAP!!

Just down the street from our hotel, a very good pastry shop. In every town or city we visited,…read morebakeries were ubiquitous with breads and pastries a constant temptation. This shop is small, with limited space inside. There are tables on the sidewalk outside. For the full selection of baked goods, you have to be there early in the morning. In such a small town you'd be surprised at how quickly the stock is depleted. They are closed (by law) on Mondays. As in most bakeries in Italy, the croissants with jam or cream are very popular. Our young daughter fell in love with their mini sugar donuts (ciambella). She ate 5 or 6 one day on multiple stops there! Prices are very reasonable. I enjoyed my cafe latte each afternoon, served in a tall glass. Wish I had one right now. Even my wife who is not a coffee lover enjoyed the cafe lattes.

Perfect local pasticceria! Allegedly Starbucks' Howard Sultz was modeling Starbucks after Italian…read morecoffee houses. Well, Starbucks have a long way to go... pastries are super fresh and heavenly, coffee is awesome, service cannot be more friendly. Awesome way to start your day in Tuscany.