This cafe is an extraordinary gem in San Frediano. It has excellent food, a great wine selection and the staff is warm and lovely. There is no pressure to leave quickly, an international, diverse crowd and terrific music. Thank you to the queen Bee Hostess for her kindness!!! read more

My wife and I walked to the south of the Arnot for this delightful coffee shop. It had all the local feels. Most of the people looked like they were younger locals, with computers up and typing away. It is exactly what I like to have in a comfortable coffee shop... a lot of eclectic decorations, comfortable furniture and variety of places to sit. It has a lot of windows for sunlight and a second floor for those who like to enjoy a loft-like experience. My wife and I had cappuccino's and pastries, both were great. It was so relaxing to sit there and watch the world go by in this comfortable setting. read more

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Tucked away from the touristy sections of Florence is a wonderful bookstore/coffeeshop combo named La Cité. Books and coffee, need I say more? Well yeah, because they even serve booze! The unique layout of the space allows you to wander through the shop with not necessarily caring about your end destination. There are chairs, tables, cushions, couches in every nook and cranny of the two story building. The counter area greets you upon walking in. The faces were friendly and even with a slight language barrier we were able to to land our caffeine jolt. I consider La Cité more of a hideaway than anything else. It's relaxed, it's cozy, and all folks are welcome to stay for as long as they like. If I remember correctly, they were playing some sweet jams while we were there, which is always a bonus! read more

La Cité - Cappuccino x2 - Bookstores Near Me - Florence, FI

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What a warm reading space here In Florence.. The staff greeted us as we walked in the door... read more

La Cité - Coffee shop - Bookstores Near Me - Florence, FI

I loved this place. We were staying in the neighborhood and looking for a chill place to hang out and read. The ambiance is perfect: cosy, collegial, intellectual. The crowd seemed like a lot of students but it's not rowdy - some folks are on laptops, some are having conversations, some are reading or playing chess. The wine is very reasonably priced and comes with small snacks: potato chips, olives and nuts. The service is friendly and completely comfortable with our mangled Italian. I only wish a place like this existed back home: a quiet wine bar that's open late and lets you read without any hassle to get moving. read more

Hip and artsy cafe that's also fun and vibrant, but also a really lovely place to sit down and study (or people watch and draw hehe). There's plenty of seatings available and more tables upstairs. Lots of cool books around to inspire you and the drinks are great! They were many others with their laptops working, and although the wifi wasn't very strong, it was a good cozy environment to get work done. :) AND THEIR HOT CHOCOLATES. More like a hot chocolate pudding--they're velvety thick and rich (€4). They have it in different flavors too, from classic to dark to cinnamon and orange, to hazelnut, almond, etc. If you've only had hot chocolate in America, it's completely different. It's so rich and chocolately... it's not a kiddie drink, trust me. read more

We enjoyed the best drinks at Cafe La Cité! Our server was so helpful and kind. After a day of walking around the beautiful city, this was such a sweet spot to relax and laugh. read more

La Cité - Martini cocktail & Spritz - Bookstores Near Me - Florence, FI

Very cool spot, great atmosphere. It's a bookstore/caffè and has live music at night. Baristas were friendly & caffe marocchino was great. It's a great spot to hang out & study! read more

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great bar with food drinks and even better service! it has a young hip crowd and vibe. read more

La Cité - inside - Bookstores Near Me - Florence, FI

Very much in love with this bookstore turned social spot/coffee aficionado's heaven. A bit of a backstory: My roommate and I decided to avoid rainy day syndrome (aka spending the whole day sleeping and comfortable tucked under a duvet) by leaving the room in search of a nice study spot. A few google searches and a twenty minute walk had us tucked inside a pleasant and well-decorated bookstore (the furniture is reminiscent of most wood-based-decor coffee shops). Interestingly enough, it seems as though it has yet to be discovered by most study abroad students (considering the soft Italian conversations that seem to add to the overall aura of the place). A few drawbacks would have to be: - Limited amount of seating (it fills up pretty quickly) - Slow wifi - Stuffy at times Otherwise, it fits snugly within my definition of a "good study spot." Definitely would recommend. read more

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As a student who studied abroad in Florence, Italy last spring, this was my go to spot for studying and doing homework. It is hidden in an alleyway, away from the tourists, and I absolutely loved the vibes, the decor and everything. The cafe is very unique inside, and the bar serves mixed drinks and espresso drinks. They have live music at night, and book readings in the daytime. The baristas were always super kind to me, even with my terrible Italian! Super rare to find nice locals in Italy who treat you like a local. I would love to come back one day! Grazie mille, La Cité! read more

This is a very cool bar/library which is an interesting concept. The music is great and creates a really vibrant mood especially at around midnight and onwards. This place is especially great because it seems to attract a lot of Italians which is the goal for everyone who is a tourist in a foreign country. The aperol spritz are good here and cost €5 which is decent. Especially for the great vibe that you get here it seems to me like a no brainer. My only complaint (which some people might not see as a problem) but it's very hot in here which can become a problem for a lot of people and is the sole reason why I didn't give this place 5 stars. All in all its a great place to take one significant other or just a fun group of friends as either way you won't be let down. See you there! read more

La Cité - The upstairs area in the bar. - Bookstores Near Me - Florence, FI

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A super relaxed, hip spot to have an espresso or drink while working on the laptop or reading your book. The place can get packed but there are seats upstairs with plenty of tables. Some snacks providing but seemed mostly like a drink place to me. I'd go for the atmosphere and feel of an American/university cafe. read more

All time favorite neighborhood bar. The ambiance is lovely, and drinks are absolute top notch. Robert is an extremely talented bartender and so friendly, he made every single one of our visits here very memorable. My dad, a big whiskey fan, couldn't stop raving about Roberts whiskey gingers. It's an extremely chill vibe, with the art and decor on the walls adding a unique flair to this 2 story little gem. Definitely a highlight of our stay in Florence. read more

La Cité - Roberts signature cocktail. - Bookstores Near Me - Florence, FI

Welcoming, comfortable, cool. In the best local area in town, near fun bars & restaurants. La Cite is a great place to get work done, hang with friends over coffee, or start a night out. The staff is very friendly -- but you'll need to make I.T clear you want to order when you enter. Drinks are good & well priced -- coffee around €1.50 and house red wine €3. WiFi, lots of seating & tables, and comfy couches. Absolutely love coming here any time of the day -- I've been here 3x in one day before and enjoyed it each time. Bathroom is a little gross, but it's there. A lot of the furniture seems like it's about to dismantle once you sit on it, but you're not there for quality furniture. read more

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Super friendly. Brought us free prosciutto sandwiches late at night just for the hell of it. Super chill vibe.

Wonderful place to work on homework or to study. Would recommend the upstairs area. I sat up there and worked on my studies for hours when I was there and got a lot done. No air conditioning which can get really hot during July and early August but there were fans to help with that and that is pretty typical throughout the city. read more

Wonderful and quaint cafe nestled away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Very friendly staff, a wonderful cappuccino, and an interesting book selection! read more

Good wine, many books a easy going atmosphere. I.m happy The exposition by Liberta' pittrice is very interesting. read more

La Cité - Liberta' pittitrice... Exposition! - Bookstores Near Me - Florence, FI

Recommended by a friend to come here! It's a pretty hip place. Got the spritz, it's so refreshing. Music is on point! I love jazz, hip hop, and funk. Great place to have a drink and hang out. Highly recommended. Hope to come back when there's live music. read more

Cool little edgy bar and cafe. Weird bathroom situation. A nice place to read or unwind.

Wonderful establishment with cozy chairs, good music and friendly staff, could spend hours here

Possibly my favorite place in Florence! Perfect for studying in the afternoon, the. Come relax and listen to live music with a great drink later. The bartenders are great, atmosphere is artsy. Lots of artist drawing in corners. read more

such a funky, original place we stumbled across. Cheap drinks, adorable service and one of the coolest DJs I've enjoyed in a long time. If we lived in Florence, this would most definitely be our hangout. read more

The prices here are very good with a wonderful atmosphere. They have music on weekends and the entire place is always lively. Only downside is difficulty to find seating because it is always busy! Everyone I know loves La Cité as much as I do whether it's enjoying a cappuccino, curling up with one of their books, or studying for a big exam, it is a prime spot for anything. Just make sure you get there at a good time and I suggest not buying anything until you know you have a seat. read more

This cafe/bookshop is so cozy and cute! I love spending the afternoon here reading a book and sipping on a beer. Their wifi is a little bit slow, maybe because a lot of people come here to get work done. I went one Saturday night and there was a live band and salsa dancing! Love it. read more

Great and cozy place - good in the daytime for reading & coffee, great in the evening for haning out, drinking and dancing :)