Great coffee, friendly service and a wonderful location with a few parking spots. Indoor and…read moreoutdoor seating as well.

Great spot for morning coffee and friendly staff! Perfect if you don't want to fight the crowdsread more

Desserts were good but nothing memorable. Cappuccinos were good too! We had something they called…read morean apple pie that my husband loved but I didn't care for so I guess it depends on the person

Before leaving this lovely old town we headed into this busy place to stock up on some sweets and…read morecookies. We've been spoiled by many good pasticcerias last summer when we travelled through Italy. Compared to them this place does holp up quite well. The pastries weren't that great I have to say. But the cookies (Amaretti, with pine nuts, almond etc.) were really quite good and worth a buy. Surely we couldn't buy or try them all and some items might be a bit of a hit'n'miss. But some of the were really good, so you really should give it a try.

What an absolute treat! From cookies to gelato, and featuring a variety of coffee options,…read morePasticceria Giovannini is worth the stop. The cookies are all crumble in your mouth fresh, with an attention to quality that is immediately apparent. Each offering has a unique style and flavor, and everything is very reasonably priced. The staff is super friendly, especially if you're making an effort to communicate in Italian. And as you'd expect, this cafe has a neighborhood, local feel. It's stylish and lively, but not overwhelming. One of our favorite spots in Montecatini.

Words don't do this place justice! Amazing pasticceria!!! Friendly staff, super affordable, amazing…read moreespresso and the desserts are out of this world. My mother and I were on vacation in Montecatini at a hotel that was a 1 minute walk away (dangerous). Our morning routine was to get a cappuccino and un caffe. The espresso was strong and full of flavor. Most days we came back later in the day and tried other varieties - all great. Now about the desserts....nothing like I've ever tasted in America! Everything was so clean, had unique tastes with a perfect amount of sweetness - just mouthwatering. The prices were super low too. One visit we got 5 pastries for 8 euros. Giovannini makes me want to vacation there again ASAP!!

couldn't have asked for a better pastry shop. Great selection of morning pastries but it's the…read moredesserts that are to die for. All pastries are so fresh and they will pack them with paper and ribbon for to go. I loved their rum brioche, and every chocolate or cream filled pastries for breakfast and desserts. It's busy all day long and if you can get a table across the street, it's your lucky day

This little bakery in the heart of Lucca was very busy and popular with locals. We stopped by in…read moresearch of a quick breakfast and were almost overwhelmed by all the choices. We chose a mini lemon fruit tart, croissant, palmier, and some kind of cream-filled choux. The croissant was our favorite with perfect buttery layers. Nothing else stood out in particular, but everything was fresh and well-made. Prices were reasonable. There's no seating in the bakery, which is to be expected in Italy, but there is outdoor seating a short walk across the street. On a nice day, it's really quite lovely sitting outside and people-watching while you enjoy your pastries.

What a wonderful bakery. During our visit to Lucca, our tour guide said this is the best place for…read morebaked goods. She did not steer us wrong. As you step in, you catch the aromas of baked breads, cookies, and pastries. There is a line, and you just have to be patient and wait for your turn. Once it's your turn, you must resist ordering everything in the store. They also can put together a gift basket for you to gift someone. We ordered two items, and they were exceptional. Both of us have a deep love for Italian baked goods. Coming to Italy, we were fortunate enough to sample these scrumptious delights. When in Lucca, this is a must-stop to satiate your heart's desire for Italian baked goods. The ambiance is beautiful as it transports you to the old-time feeling, and their service is quick and very efficient.

Traditional raisin bread with a hint of anise. Sold as a baton or a ring…read more It's got a good crumb and chew. I joked about being able to make it at home but the clerk wasn't impressed. The flour, the yeast, the salt, and the water are different so good luck!

Stopped here twice within five days for cookies. The cookies here were very tasty and buttery. We…read moretried 8 different varieties and each were more delicious than the next which made us come back. The service was great as well and they packaged the cookies with care.

Wow, I was looking on Yelp for a bakery and the directions took me to a place that it was not…read morethere. So I figured I don't think it closed, but I just couldn't find it and I was walking. I looked at the left and on the corner was this amazing little bakery that had all these fresh pastries? I had to try one I saw a couple people getting it. It was a cake that said melon cake. It looked like it had apple slices and was freshly baked. Some of the things are for the price itself and some of them they weigh items when they cut it. The cake was phenomenal. I am so glad I found this Bakery.

The bread here is outstanding. We got 3 varieties and each was gloriously fresh, with a thick and…read morecrispy crust with a light, fluffy inside. They also have a really good panforte. I hate fruitcake but this stuff was stellar, boldly spicy, perfectly sweet, and packed with just the right amount of pistachios, almonds and fruit. Oh yeah, they have amazing cheese and onion foccacia. This place would be a 30 on Zagat if they were in NYC, though it would surely be ruined by commercialization and Americanization within a year. I'm glad they're stuck in Greve!

Extraordinary effort here by everyone from baker to server. Returned several times over two weeks…read moreand recommend it to others who love Tuscany and great stops for a treat or supplies for home cooked meals. Cannot say enough how excellent it is.

A lovely bakery that is located in the back lanes of Casole d'Elsa. We only found this place by…read moreaccident as were roaming around the back streets of the village and happened to smell bread baking :-) There was a constant stream of locals dropping by for their daily bread and you can see why. It's artisanal bread made right at the shop and they have a ton of different varieties of bread, many of which I was not familiar with. They also have a pastry section and I ended up getting some pastry tube filled with a lemon cream and it was simply divine :-)) Bread here is also good however the focaccia not great. Happily come here anytime.