We spend two weeks plus in the Oltrarno during February each year and S. Forno is a regular stop…read morefor a loaf of bread or a quick lunch....especially when porchetta is on the blackboard! Always friendly and helpful even with our limited Italian ability. Stop by, pull up a chair and enjoy!!

I love trying different pastries / desserts while traveling ! Worth a stop even pickup some…read morepistachio souvenir n cookies back to US to try !

Best fresh made cookies I have ever tasted, you can't find it like this in the USA. The lady there…read moreis friendly and helpful. Definitely will be my go to place for cookies whenever I visit Florence.

Lovely biscotti that made nice presents for coffee lovers back home. Softer than what you can buy…read morein stores, the biscotti come in 4 flavors. I recommend getting a mix of all 4 as the flavors that didn't sound appealing (orange chocolate?) still ended up tasting really great. Purchased 400gm worth which wound up being pretty affordable. The nice lady behind the counter also threw in 2 shortbread cookies for free.

This place is phenomenal. The most courteous staff. So helpful and considerate of my broken/poor…read moreItalian We stopped by several mornings for cornettos, breakfast panini and cappuccini. The cornetto con crema is heavenly. Every baked item we had was spectacular and the coffee is amazing. It's a quaint place that is super clean. I didn't do a good job of taking pics but take my word for it, their pastries are incredible!

I absolutely love this place. Everything is always delicious, and the atmosphere is so warm and…read morewelcoming. Everyone who works here is extremely nice and makes you feel like a regular every time you walk in. You can really tell how much care they put into what they do. Highly recommend stopping when you are in Florence you won't regret it!

Oh, Starbene... you will remain the stuff of dreams. This mighty little gluten free bakery was one…read moreof my favorite shops in all my Italian travels. They have a wide assortment of gluten free goodies -- from cookies to pies to savory bread-based delights. It's all priced quite fairly, too. I came in around 6pm on a Friday, and the kind woman behind the counter advised me to come back in the morning because they had more things in the mornings. I was sincerely baffled and said-- wait, more?! To me, they had a ton of great options even at 6pm! Apparently the cases are packed full in the mornings and if you want your best pick of the lot, go then. But if you're like me and not able to do that for whatever reason, you'll still find plenty! I can't have gluten or dairy. Sometimes it's hard to find dairy free goodies in a gluten free bakery. Not so with Starbene! They had cookies, pies and tarts as well as some bread-based savory items -- all clearly marked as without dairy. Grazie, Starbene!! Made my whole night! I ended up getting some cookies (3 for 1€) -- they were almost like thumbprints, with blackberry jam filling and with chocolate hazelnut filling. So. Good. I also got an apricot jam tart (~3€, I think). It was also delicious! The apricot jam was just the right amount of sweet and the crust was perfectly flakey. Plus, there was a heart shape on top which was just the sweetest little detail. I also got a focaccina, which was kind of like a bread roll pizza without cheese or sauce. It was super good! I took it up to Piazzale Michelangelo and enjoyed it with a view of the city. Perfection! My next visit to Florence, Starbene's will be a must do. No question about it. Gluten free friends, get yourselves over there and enjoy!

This place was ok. I've had better here in NY and other local areas. I found there stuff to be very…read moredry and no flavor. Anyway, we went back last December (2022) it was closed. We didn't find it again when we walked past the direction.

Amazing! Must try of the town. So many delicious things that can't be listed all in here. Anyway,…read moregood place for chilling a bit before continuing exploring the beautiful Florence.

What a lovely hidden gem...I loved the Easter sweet bread...Columba di Panettone...I had the…read morechocolate one...such pretty wrapping and of course delicious!

The owners of this wine shop/bar/restaurant make this experience unforgettable. They are very…read moreknowledgeable about the wines in their shop and have great recommendations. The small appetizers for food are restaurant quality and delicious. They serve wine by the glass, food and you can buy a bottle from shop and drink it there for a very low corkage fee. Great for both travelers and locals. We will be back!

Love this place! From the outside it is very inviting but is nothing compared to the atmosphere on…read morethe inside. The walls are stocked full with Italy's most famous and classic sweets and they even have their own in house, Florence made chocolates. The shop owners were so kind and helpful and they gave us a great deal on the things that we purchased, knowing that we were visitors. Highly recommend!

Don't Miss This Café!…read more L'Incontro Cafe is the kind of family-run spot every traveler hopes to find. Incredible pastries, smooth coffee, fair prices, and owners who treat you like longtime friends. English-friendly, warm, and genuinely passionate about what they serve. Perfect location near Santa Maria Novella. If you're anywhere on Via Nazionale, go. This place is going to blow up -- catch it early.

Great Coffee and Great Prices…read more There's not much else that hasn't been said in other reviews. The pastries are great, and the coffee is great. It's not too far from the train station and it's a great choice for those on a budget, too. It's quiet, with some nice music playing in the background. The workers are friendly and personable. I cannot think of a single thing wrong with this place. It's one of the best coffee shops my wife and I have visited on our honeymoon.

If heaven had a pasticceria and served schiacciata alla fiorentine, this would be it…read more I knew Giorgio's was famous, because it meant that people actually took the bus to visit and eat there, when they might not ever visit friends or family if they don't live in the same town ;-). Located in Soffiano, it is a totally doable bus ride on the 6, in about 20 minutes you're there. Why is it amazing? They have perfected the art of traditional Tuscan sweets, no bullshit, just sugar, and love, and whatever other drug they put in their 'mille-foglie' cakes. I highly recommend the schiacciata, cenci, sacher cake and their tasty panini, I had one with prosciutto and artichoke which was awesome. Take some to go and your life will never be the same. During carnivale season, you will see the line snake out the door as people pick up their treats, I was there for over two hours and there was a almost constant stream of people, I don't know how they could even make that many cakes! To my waistline's horror, they also serve an abundance aperitivo and weekend dish dinner. When Florentine's tell you a place in the city serves good fish, you should be listening since well, Florence is nowhere near the coast.

This Pasticceria was my first in Florence and it remains at the top of my list after all these…read moreyears. This is a quite famous bar in Florence but not so much to tourists because it is out of the historical center and in a residential area. I love this place because not only do they have amazing pastries, but the staff are the real deal, they don't fool around. Coffee is made to perfection every time. I like taking my coffee outside and enjoying the neighborhood characters who pass by, enjoying a few more rounds of coffee while I sit back and relax. I see a lot of locals meeting here, unfortunately it isn't my zona so I am not a regular, but it's definitely a spot that is worth the trek to. To me this pasticceria is the real deal!

Splendid Zuppa inglese (a pudding with preserved fruit). Excellent expresso. Very helpful and…read morepleasant service.

Owned and operated by a self-taught Baker Dolci e Dolcezze has been serving Florence since the…read more1970s, its location on Piazza Cesare Beccaria secluded in a manner that gives everything inside and air of elegance and nostalgia. A Cake Shop well known for Fruit Tarts, but also well-regarded for Cookies and Schiacciata, those arriving early will be happy to find items such as an hourglass shaped Pastry with Custard still warm while "Torta di Riso" takes on a different look thanks to a crisp Shell filled with Rice Pudding. Not far from Piazza Santa Croce, a solo clerk slowed by multiple guests at 09h00, those not in the mood for a large Strawberry Tar should direct their attention to Viennoserie filled with Jam or a textbook Cornetti about to burst with Cream.