I love cupcakes & cake (but I don't bake) and I have to say I'm fairly picky. These cupcakes are…read moreworth the detour from any tour group. They were moist & not too sweet, creamy and beautiful. Loved the ladies at Dolce Lab & I'm sure we'll be seeing a lot of each other (see note about the fact that I don't bake, ha!). The shop is adorable with plenty of seating to enjoy a cupcake or slice of cake (they have other treats too) with tea. They have a large table to seat at least 8, a cozy couch, bar along the wall up front & tables along the wall walking toward the back. So, bring your friends and enjoy this place. Maybe I'll see you there ;)

Let me be the weird girl here that did not like this place. I really am unhappy to be disappointed…read moreby a place I have been trying for more than one year to go to. Let's face it, my first criticism would be that they have unusual schedule here. My expectations have only been growing as I was failing to get in. But, finally, on a bright and particularly lucky Sunday, by a magical concordance of universal forces, I was able to enter for a brunch (last time i tried a brunch, it was open but no brunch was served that specific Sunday..). But then... I really ended up very disappointed by the food served. The 12€ brunch plate was composed of: first, an over cooked eggs with some tiny pieces of not very good quality smoked salmon (why not at least ask how people like the eggs to be cooked? anyway very few person would choose this over cooked version of an omelet). Second, a half cold very very bad croque monsieur, honestly closed to one you could buy on a highway stop: the bread was not toasted enough, the bechamel was not very good to say the least and again, half cold like this is not good! No. Then, the pancakes were ok, nothing special, nothing bad. But the jam was so common, I mean for a bakery you would expect a bit more taste. And overall, I found the portion a bit small. After this quite mediocre plate (not bad really, just not good at all), i decided to try the cupacke for which they are famous for. Well, it was an ok cupcake but nothing very good and special either. I even found it a bit dry. Last comment, there was absolutely no flexibility in changing the plate composition. You have to choose between 1- eggs, 2- pancakes (sweet or salted) and 3- "specialty of the day" which this particular day was the croque monsieur and a kind of flaky pastry filled with pesto (that is it, some flaky pastry + pesto - not anything more, that is it). So if you do not like eggs and wish to change this amazing omelet with this pesto dough, you are to be charged more, and not the brunch plate. I would understand if it were meat or fish or something elaborated, but dough ? and pesto ?? The difference was like 1€ so ok, who cares? Well it is not very important financially for sure but shows a lack of flexibility and niceness that I do not like a lot.

From the owner: Pasticceria tradizionale Pasticceria moderna…read moreCake design Cake pops Biscotti decorati Torte decorate con pasta di zucchero Torte personalizzate Torte di compleanno Torte per matrimonio Torte per battesimo Torte per anniversario Torte per laurea Schiacciata alla fiorentina Semifreddi Firenze

A small and traditional bakery for takeout goodies. Everything looked very good, it's hard to…read moredecide. We quickly grabbed a pastry to go and it's very nice and buttery. Would be curious to get more to try next time!

Good sandwich, go here over SandwiChic if line for that place. Lots of fresh baked bread and items…read moreto go for quick lunch

This review is long overdue for our visit back in November of 2024. I was looking up Nduja recipe…read moreand reminded myself this was the place that initiated my love for Nduja sauce. American/Aussie owned bakery brunch spot by the river, such a cute little eatery. We loved our visit and though it's definitely more of a touristy spot, as most customers spoke English, the food was delicious to forgo the tourist trappy vibes. We shared a plate and added some items as we didn't want to get too stuffed on our first day of Florence. We had the Nduja Eggs plate with bacon and avocado added. Nduja is a spicy Calabrian pepper spreadable pork sauce, and oh boy was it so flavorful. If I remembered correctly, Melaleuca spread this sauce on top of a fried bread and eggs. I don't see it on the menu at the moment and it's probably a rotatable dish... but it definitely kicked started my hunt for the sauce. Since this is a spreadable pork, it's not something I could bring back to the US but I was able to find it online back home. The service was amazing and the beverages were delicious. Like many Italian places, the dining room is small and bathroom is a single small room that might require a small wait if they're busy. Didn't get to try their baked goods this last time, but definitely on our list to go back for more when we're back to Florence for a visit.

A gem Just around the corner from Our air bnb. Stopped in on…read moreour last day here (should have sooner!) delicious brunch and carrot cake! Oh and the mimosa!! Nice to have a real brunch, not just coffee and croissant. Service was great and the place was busy but not loud. Can't speak highly enough. Go u won't be sorry!

This chocolate shop is beyond fabulous. The chocolate makers are true artists. You will find all…read morethings chocolate here and all beautifully created. Everything we tried was so beautiful to behold you almost didn't want to eat it. But once you bite into anything here, you swoon. There is candy, pastries, cake, cookies all made with exquisite care and the best ingredients. This is a wonderful place to pick up a few gifts to bring back home. I don't know too many people who wouldn't feel like they've died and gone to heaven after sampling some of the chocolates made here. I was so taken with the chocolate in the shape of attrezzi (tools) and nuts and bolts....so cool! Even the coloration of the chocolate was made on some pieces, to suggest a hint of rust. The owners of the shop are helpful and kind. This is a beautiful, old-world chocolate shop with delicious and gorgeous products. The shop itself is in an ancient building within the walled city of Lucca. Everything about it, like all of the walled city of Lucca is just dreamy. Go!

Some very good chocolate. There were these circle chocolate topped with nuts that I saw the…read moreprevious customers bought, so I decided to give them a try as well. They were quite good. Might have been peanuts...not sure. Chocolate with raisins were well balanced. Would definitely stop by again when we're in town!

We LOVED Cafe Perseo located in the heart of Florence. Great for eating, enjoying a beverage, and…read morepeople watching. Antonio and other on-the-ball waitstaff made our two visits to this cafe memorable. Such good people, food, and atmosphere. Go there!!! Also gelato inside is beyond delicious.

Food was okay. Price different from final bill. You'll get overcharged if you're not careful.read more

Cute bakery with excellent pastries, small plates, and a lovely courtyard out back to sit with your…read morefood and coffee. Add to that reasonable prices, prompt service (courtesy of the friendly staff,) and you end up with this little gem of a spot you won't want to miss. All the stars.

During a 5 week stay in Italy, I stopped here to purchase some yummy desserts for a dinner party at…read moremy Italian friend's home. I selected this bakery because it had good reviews and was only a couple blocks from my apartment. When I arrived at my friend's with an armload of Mama's goodies they said, "Oh, you went to the American bakery!" Me : Huh? I did? Of course I (an American) had somehow stumbled into probably the only American bakery in Florence. (To be fair, they may bake a lot of American style treats, but it is staffed and frequented by mostly locals. The cashier graciously went and found the one staff member who spoke English to help me. Very kind.) I had ordered about a dozen different items - cookies, brownies, pies - and we all had a great time sampling them after dinner. Every single one was absolutely delicious! B O T T O M L I N E : Go! Cozy spot, lots of seating, great food, and friendly staff!

Right across from the Duomo and great views. They have…read moregelato and other desserts like cannolis, tiramisu, croissants, etc I was told by a local to hit up any gelato spot that noted "artigianale" in their name/storefront. Meaning artisanal or homemade, which is always a plus. So we went straight for the gelato and went with: Coconut Mango Stracciatella The flavors were all very tasty and worth a revisit.

Don Nino was such a charming little spot -- the decor is super cute and creates the perfect…read moreatmosphere for a sweet treat break. The service was so friendly, and the staff made us feel welcome right away. We ordered a cannoli that they filled fresh on the spot, half traditional and half pistachio. It was the best cannoli I've ever had. To top it off, the view outside is beautiful since it's located right by the Duomo -- a lovely place to sit and enjoy a treat while taking in the sights. Highly recommend stopping here if you're in Florence!

Very good gelato--definitely worth a stop if you're nearby. It's not the best in Florence, but the…read moreBosco and Mango combo was good. My husband had the lemon and enjoyed it too. The staff were friendly and welcoming. There aren't any tables to sit, but since it's right by the train station, we just enjoyed our gelato while watching the trains go by and ended up taking a train back to the hotel.

This nice little gelateria was down the street from our airbnb. We stoped here multiple times and…read moreafter being bamboozled at gelaterias that had crappy mass produced gelato, we were very impressed with this spot. The peach sorbet was SO freaking good. I just consumped the entire scoop without gasping for air! My husband had hazelnut and it was so delicious that I got it the following day. I'm not even usually the type to get a choclately gelato as i feel it can be too much but man was the hazelnut good. Husband also got pistacio one night and he said it was the best gelato he's had in italy. We knew we had to try it when a tram full of people got off and all went straight here. They stay open pretty late as well. I remember coming in one night and it was almost midnight.