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!

One of the best pasticcerias I have been to in Italy. The coffee is delicious, service friendly and…read morequick and most importantly, the pastries are heavenly. Highly recommend the sfoglia with chocolate and pear. Such a great combo. Croissants, doughnuts, tarts and cakes are also excellent and fresh.

Quaint, yet obviously local, place to get coffee, drinks, and decadent pastries. Always busy first…read morething in the morning, but not so much the couple hours before they close in early afternoons. All service has been super friendly. Great place to people watch on weekends.

Great coffee and pastries. Kind service everyone real friendly. Even to this tourist. Close by my…read moresisters house and a daily stop when there.