We spend two weeks plus in the Oltrarno during February each year and S. Forno is a regular stop…read morefor a loaf of bread or a quick lunch....especially when porchetta is on the blackboard! Always friendly and helpful even with our limited Italian ability. Stop by, pull up a chair and enjoy!!

I love trying different pastries / desserts while traveling ! Worth a stop even pickup some…read morepistachio souvenir n cookies back to US to try !

Genuine and delicious pastries and some salty options too. From the most traditional Tuscany sweets…read more- like cantucci, to the Italian most common but always yummies croissants. The atmosphere is a familiar one and it is a joy to spend time there having a nice breakfast or just taking a break with good coffee in good company. Everything you'll taste will be marvelous! Highly recommended.

Great service and staff friendly and excellent food we had cafe and croissants and enjoyed…read moreeverything about the place very happy with our choice

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.

This place is phenomenal. The most courteous staff. So helpful and considerate of my broken/poor…read moreItalian We stopped by several mornings for cornettos, breakfast panini and cappuccini. The cornetto con crema is heavenly. Every baked item we had was spectacular and the coffee is amazing. It's a quaint place that is super clean. I didn't do a good job of taking pics but take my word for it, their pastries are incredible!

I absolutely love this place. Everything is always delicious, and the atmosphere is so warm and…read morewelcoming. Everyone who works here is extremely nice and makes you feel like a regular every time you walk in. You can really tell how much care they put into what they do. Highly recommend stopping when you are in Florence you won't regret it!

Oh, Starbene... you will remain the stuff of dreams. This mighty little gluten free bakery was one…read moreof my favorite shops in all my Italian travels. They have a wide assortment of gluten free goodies -- from cookies to pies to savory bread-based delights. It's all priced quite fairly, too. I came in around 6pm on a Friday, and the kind woman behind the counter advised me to come back in the morning because they had more things in the mornings. I was sincerely baffled and said-- wait, more?! To me, they had a ton of great options even at 6pm! Apparently the cases are packed full in the mornings and if you want your best pick of the lot, go then. But if you're like me and not able to do that for whatever reason, you'll still find plenty! I can't have gluten or dairy. Sometimes it's hard to find dairy free goodies in a gluten free bakery. Not so with Starbene! They had cookies, pies and tarts as well as some bread-based savory items -- all clearly marked as without dairy. Grazie, Starbene!! Made my whole night! I ended up getting some cookies (3 for 1€) -- they were almost like thumbprints, with blackberry jam filling and with chocolate hazelnut filling. So. Good. I also got an apricot jam tart (~3€, I think). It was also delicious! The apricot jam was just the right amount of sweet and the crust was perfectly flakey. Plus, there was a heart shape on top which was just the sweetest little detail. I also got a focaccina, which was kind of like a bread roll pizza without cheese or sauce. It was super good! I took it up to Piazzale Michelangelo and enjoyed it with a view of the city. Perfection! My next visit to Florence, Starbene's will be a must do. No question about it. Gluten free friends, get yourselves over there and enjoy!

This place was ok. I've had better here in NY and other local areas. I found there stuff to be very…read moredry and no flavor. Anyway, we went back last December (2022) it was closed. We didn't find it again when we walked past the direction.

Amazing! Must try of the town. So many delicious things that can't be listed all in here. Anyway,…read moregood place for chilling a bit before continuing exploring the beautiful Florence.

What a lovely hidden gem...I loved the Easter sweet bread...Columba di Panettone...I had the…read morechocolate one...such pretty wrapping and of course delicious!

The owners of this wine shop/bar/restaurant make this experience unforgettable. They are very…read moreknowledgeable about the wines in their shop and have great recommendations. The small appetizers for food are restaurant quality and delicious. They serve wine by the glass, food and you can buy a bottle from shop and drink it there for a very low corkage fee. Great for both travelers and locals. We will be back!

Love this place! From the outside it is very inviting but is nothing compared to the atmosphere on…read morethe inside. The walls are stocked full with Italy's most famous and classic sweets and they even have their own in house, Florence made chocolates. The shop owners were so kind and helpful and they gave us a great deal on the things that we purchased, knowing that we were visitors. Highly recommend!

Don't Miss This Café!…read more L'Incontro Cafe is the kind of family-run spot every traveler hopes to find. Incredible pastries, smooth coffee, fair prices, and owners who treat you like longtime friends. English-friendly, warm, and genuinely passionate about what they serve. Perfect location near Santa Maria Novella. If you're anywhere on Via Nazionale, go. This place is going to blow up -- catch it early.

Great Coffee and Great Prices…read more There's not much else that hasn't been said in other reviews. The pastries are great, and the coffee is great. It's not too far from the train station and it's a great choice for those on a budget, too. It's quiet, with some nice music playing in the background. The workers are friendly and personable. I cannot think of a single thing wrong with this place. It's one of the best coffee shops my wife and I have visited on our honeymoon.

Splendid Zuppa inglese (a pudding with preserved fruit). Excellent expresso. Very helpful and…read morepleasant service.

Owned and operated by a self-taught Baker Dolci e Dolcezze has been serving Florence since the…read more1970s, its location on Piazza Cesare Beccaria secluded in a manner that gives everything inside and air of elegance and nostalgia. A Cake Shop well known for Fruit Tarts, but also well-regarded for Cookies and Schiacciata, those arriving early will be happy to find items such as an hourglass shaped Pastry with Custard still warm while "Torta di Riso" takes on a different look thanks to a crisp Shell filled with Rice Pudding. Not far from Piazza Santa Croce, a solo clerk slowed by multiple guests at 09h00, those not in the mood for a large Strawberry Tar should direct their attention to Viennoserie filled with Jam or a textbook Cornetti about to burst with Cream.

Cozy restaurant! I had ossobucco (lamb) and my son had fresh pasta with beef cheeks, both were…read moredelicious!! We also had dessert and white wine! Staff attended us well. We would go back again!

We had a lovely dinner at Trattoria Giovanni. We loved how cozy, spacious, and genuinely local it…read morefelt, like eating at your grandma's house. It's close enough to the lively, bustling part of Firenze to feel connected, yet just far enough to escape the city's never-ending wave of tourists. The service was incredible, and the owner (I'm pretty sure it was the owner?) brought so much energy that he single-handedly turned the whole place into an eclectic little spot during the "rush hour" of the evening. The menu was solid, if a bit "generic" at times. While everything we ordered was delicious, nothing at Trattoria Giovanni felt like a dish you couldn't find elsewhere... and honestly, that's perfectly fine! It was traditional, comforting, and exactly what we were craving. The plate of cured meats and cheese was phenomenal, a great start to the meal. The pastas were really good as well, though one of the meat dishes had a slightly off texture, with the chunks of meat a bit overcooked. All in all, we loved our meal and would definitely recommend this spot if you're in Florence.