Tiny space with great food. Loved my pancakes - some of the best I've enjoyed! Nice ambiance and staff. read more

Melaleuca - Pancakes! - Cafes Near Me - Florence, FI

Great breakfast place in Firenze. Great food, friendly staff and a great place to start your day, right next to the water.

Small quaint café close to the main attractions of the city with great attentive service. All of employees were helpful and friendly. All of the food were homemade. The green tea, orange juice, lemonade and nordic pastries were delicious. Will definitely return from the USA to come back read more

Melaleuca - Best Cinnamon Roll Ever! - Cafes Near Me - Florence, FI

It was very crowded when we got here but we were seated right away. The staff was very friendly and we were served fairly quickly, especially for the amount of people that were there. My friend and I shared the sweet potato fries which were absolutely delicious. They were also able to make the pancakes without nuts for me since I have an allergy. My friend and I shared those as well and they were very fluffy and the fruit was fresh. I would highly recommend this to anyone in Florence! read more

Melaleuca - Sweet Potato Fries with Spicy Mayo - Cafes Near Me - Florence, FI

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Great breakfast place right along the river. It was busy but the wait wasn't too bad. The breakfast and drinks were fantastic, and the staff were all super friendly. Would highly recommend. read more

A sweet little spot on the river. We walked to enjoy some breakfast. Easy to find. Busy, but only had to wait 10 minutes. I enjoyed the blackberry pancakes, bacon, & eggs. My daughter tried the cinnamon roll & banana bread....had plenty of leftovers to eat in our Airbnb the next morning! Polite and kind service. Worth the trek to get there! read more

We stopped in by chance one afternoon while walking around Florence, I'm so glad we did. It is small and very busy but charming. I had the strawberry ricotta pancakes with bacon and they were out of this world, I could eat them every day and never tire of them. They make their own sodas and I had the lemonade and my friend had the ginger beer both were excellent. While I was searching my purse for a charger one of the staff kindly offered to plug my phone in which was such a nice gesture. We spoke to one of the owners, the wife of the husband and wife team, such a lovely person and we made sure to tell her how much we loved the food. As we were leaving we saw the baked goods, everything looked fabulous especially the cinnamon rolls but we decided to get two cookies and they definitely did not disappoint. If you get a chance don't hesitate to stop in and enjoy the food, it will put a smile on your face! read more

Everything is done really well here. Beautiful cafe with an amazing staff. The cappuccino and pastries were delicious! Loved it and will definitely return. read more

Melaleuca - Cappuccini per due! - Cafes Near Me - Florence, FI

I loved this cute little place so much! I ordered a cappuccino and a cinnamon roll to go and it all tasted so good! The cinnamon roll is absolutely amazing! It was all very affordable as well. The staff were so kind and welcoming and I love that it's right next to the river! read more

The best breakfast and brunch spot in Florence. It's pretty far away but definitely worth the walk. The Australian vibe is amazing and the employees are so nice and warm. The coffee and matcha drinks are amazing. My go to breakfast is the sourdough toast with scrambled eggs and a side of bacon! Love Melaleuca so much!! read more

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I never ever write reviews but this is one of the best brunch places I have EVER been to. The prices are so reasonable and everything I ordered was perfect. I would eat here everyday if I could. The staff is friendly and personable. Also the food is so fresh it tastes like it is from a farm next door. If you are debating between restaurants, COME HERE you won't regret it. Such a gem spot and cute ambience too :) read more

Melaleuca - Cafes Near Me - Florence, FI

Been here too often on my vacation in Firenze. It is one of the few places I've found that serves real breakfast- in additional to the usual Italians election of pastries, they serve AMAZING breakfasts during the week (brunches on weekend Fri-Sun, a slightly fancier menu) and have fast, kind service. read more

Melaleuca - "Aussie winter" breakfast with added cheese and an iced latte. - Cafes Near Me - Florence, FI

LOVE this restaurant. It's the best brunch in Florence and they have incredible 100% handmade in house baked goods, cakes, cinnamon rolls, basically all the things you miss from being home in the US. They also have great WiFi, and beautiful handmade ceramic cups for their coffees. Highly recommended. read more

Melaleuca - Me knitting after the most amazing brunch. - Cafes Near Me - Florence, FI

Today, I finally got the opportunity to try Melaleuca Bakery + Bistrot in Florence, Italy, and let's just say it did NOT disappoint! Upon arrival, I was greeted by incredibly friendly staff and a bustling cafe filled with the chatter of many students from the school next door. The cafe was beautiful and filled with lots of natural sunlight. There were so many choices on the menu that it was impossible for me to choose! I was quickly seated and could admire the beautiful views through Melaluca's large windows facing the river. I was so impressed by how fast my food arrived and how delicious it looked when it came out. I was so excited to dig in, and it tasted just as good (if not better) than it looked! I didn't want the meal to end! I was surprised by how reasonable the prices were! They were perfect for a young student studying abroad. Overall, this was the BEST brunch I have had in Florence! The cafe is in the most amazing location, perfect for a quick lunch in between classes. The extremely delicious food, amazing ambiance, fantastic location, and friendly staff make this cafe a MUST visit if you are in Florence! 10/10!!! read more

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Good food but the level of disrespect at this establishment is outrageous. I flew from the United States just for Melaleuca cinnamon rolls and I am leaving Firenze without Melaleuca cinnamon rolls. It appears a requirement to work at Melaleuca is to be a pathological liar. I ordered my rolls only to be told they have run out as I see table after table around me indulge themselves into cinnamon rolls despite sitting down after me. Never coming back again you have ruined Italians for me and possibly cinnamon rolls. read more

Quintessential definition of a 'hidden gem' a stone throw from the Arno River. People - incredibly warm and welcoming. Atmosphere - simple, clean and relaxing. Food and coffee - homemade from scratch and off the charts delicious. Chloe, her husband (Australian transplants to Florence) and their staff are the best. And they are all super smart. They identified a niche market - Foreign students studying abroad - and created a place for them to grab a quick coffee and food on the run or just sit, jump on WiFi and do homework. Lots of locals are daily customers too. Everything is made fresh daily and is truly delicious...though my personal favorite was the frosted coffee roll. Not exactly low calorie - but worth every bite. Most important for me - they didn't look at me like I had three heads when I asked for a 'large iced coffee black'. As a Bostonian, that is the 1st food group to me! Went there every day I was in Florence and can not wait to go back! read more

Fabulous! We had been looking for a bkfst which offered eggs - something besides pastries & bread. This is it! So good! Tiny but well staffed. Our meals were delicious and full!! Highly recommend! read more

Ugh- hate to do it, but we didn't have the best experience here. Just literally waited over 45 min for some eggs :-/ Finished 2 cappuccinos, and a full bottle of water 15 minutes before our food even arrived. It was so odd since there was only one other table of guests there, and like 5 workers. We really wanted to start our day and nearly just asked for the check prior to our food arriving-it was soooo long. I would've probably eaten there again while we are in Florence, but not after today's service. Food was mediocre when it arrived, but the place is super cute. read more

BEST BRUNCH IN FLORENCE! Truly a magical experience. From the food, to the service, to the ambience, to the owners hospitality. If you are looking for a satisfying brunch experience - do not miss this place. We ordered a few items. Had the best chai oat milk latte, scramble egg toast and the best carnitas tacos. Can't wait to return one day. read more

Best breakfast in Florence! Charming spot on the river. Scrambled eggs, delicious bacon and incredible pastries. Owner and staff were all very friendly. Coffee was also wonderful. read more

My favorite place to come and relax in Florence. Beautiful interior, natural lighting, and the sweetest staff youll find in Italy. The owner is so kind and cares so much about the customers. Food and coffee is on the higher price scale (10-15 a person) but it's so worth it for the quality of food and excellent atmosphere. Well done read more

We went here for breakfast! I had the best poached eggs and pancakes that I have eaten in a long time. Great value, friendly owners, and delicious food. This is a must stop for breakfast before going across the river to the gardens or Piazzale Michelangelo. read more

Wide selection of coffee along with a wonderful menu. Ran by Australians, so it's a different style from the regular cafes around here. Beautiful view of the river and an overall laid-back vibe. read more

Melaleuca - Cappuccino (left) and Marocchino (right) - Cafes Near Me - Florence, FI

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Whether you're a Florentine looking for a different experience or an expat craving food from home, look no further than Melaleuca. Just about everything they make is homemade (including their hand-rolled croissants and bacon) and made from the freshest in-season ingredients around. From their melt-in your mouth large cinnamon buns to their picturesque Full Aussie and Avocado Toasts, it is obvious they care about attention to detail, presentation and, of course, taste. Not to mention, the savory bacon in the Full Aussie is cured in-house and their ginger snap, persimmon and mascarpone pancakes are a must-have. The owners are a charming couple who are a combination of Aussie, Italian and American. A stone's throw from the Arno, Ponte Vecchio and the Uffizi make this comfortable and airy cafe the place to be! read more

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I cannot recommend this place enough! Chloe was beyond helpful, kind, and accommodating! I ordered a cake and pastries for my daughter's 21st birthday. She's studying in Florence and I had to do this from America. My daughter and her friends said the chocolate croissants were literally best they'd ever had! Cake was magnificent and delicious!!! Chloe had a hazelnut chocolate frosting made to order. Made arrangements for personal delivery with last minute notice. They speak English and Italian! Amazing family run pasticceria!!! Go there and try!!! read more

Melaleuca is a fantastic place--Chloe and her team devise the most interesting combinations of flavors and textures in their hot meals--and the baked goods are wonderful tool. Highly highly recommended for folks visiting Florence as well as local residents too. I order from them on a weekly basis and their deliveries always cheer me up, especially during this difficult period. Grazie Chloe! read more

I am so happy to write about this lovely brunch place. It was exactly what was missing in this city. The coffee is great, the place is soo beautiful I took my parents and they loved it, the pastries are soo yummy and the people are super nice. It used to be one of my favorite places to study and can't wait to go back. read more

Not only does Melaleuca have the best cinnamon buns, English muffins, bagels, corn bread, pain chocolate, chocolate chip cookies, quiches, coco yogurt, soups, sandwiches...and well, everything...they have literally been our saviors here in Florence during the lockdown. Chloe has been delivering to us every week during this very difficult time...always with a smile, gratitude and an incredible amount of love. The food is always top quality and absolutely delicious. I am forever grateful to Melaleuca and will continue to patronize them for a long time to come. read more