A very tourist friendly breakfast and coffee spot. They serve complimentary coffee the moment you…read moresit down. We're enticed by their cream-filled pistachio corneto and it didn't disappoint! They also have lots of American breakfast options and a variety of coffees. Service was fast and very friendly.

Fabulous pastries and coffee for breakfast. Up near the academia gallery. Be prepared to stand in…read moreline

Excellent coffee This busy coffee shop serves the best…read morecoffee that we've had in on our trip to Italy so far. The barista does a great job and the beans are good quality - the coffee is not bitter and only costs EUR2. No wonder it's so busy!!

Oatly cappuccino, 2€ (oat was not extra). Very tasty, though it wasn't super warm, which is my…read morepreference. Friendly atmosphere- bear in mind it is a small shop with only the bar to stand at. They have in-house roasts and featured blends which they sell, as well.

Our hotel charges 25 euros for breakfast, so we went on a short map guided walk and found this gem…read more Coffee is very affordable, pastries, breakfast sandwiches etc. The three of us got several cups cappuccino and food for less than 20 euro. We came here every morning as the woman who runs it is so pleasant, friendly and she is just a great way to start your day. They also have a pretty full bar for cocktails!

This cafe was a few yards outside our AirBNB so we popped in our first day for a coffee. We are…read moreAmerican coffee lovers so we were excited for our first italian coffee and this cafe definitely delivered! The coffee was amazing and the croissant was very good. Other stores may have more selection for pastries. The staff were gracious with the little italian we knew and were super friendly. We have tree nut allergies and they were accommodating to help us figure out what was safe to eat. Lovely!

What a terrific little find. The crowds in Florence can be overwhelming, and the tourists are…read moreeverywhere. This place is the real deal...like a little oasis from the crowds. My family had a great little continental breakfast here. A good deal of the fun was watching the locals come in for morning coffee and pastry. I loved being part of local community rather than tourist places. Do not be put off by the front - it's warm, cozy, inviting and delicious inside!

Lovely cafe! Great customer service and atmosphere! Highly recommend! Excellent pastries,…read moresandwiches and coffee.

It was absolutely just what we needed first morn in Italy . Service was great food was…read moreamazing...setting and ambiance perfect chill yet very busy

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.

Caffè Aiem was absolutely amazing! The owners create a welcoming atmosphere, and the pastries are…read moreout of this world. After spending a month sampling pastries in Italy from four different regions, I can honestly say that this place made us feel as if we visited every day. We tried the pineapple pastry and the chocolate layered croissant, both of which were divine!

Really cute coffee shop. Good coffee I got 2 cappuccinos for $2:60 . They were good! Staff spoke…read moreEnglish would recommend !

What a great spot for apertivo! I was lucky enough to grab a table and got an Aperol spritz and…read morevarious meats, cheeses, and spreads to try. Everything was really fresh and delicious. The staff were incredibly friendly and they were playing Italian music and singing along, making it such a fun place to relax and enjoy some tasty food. Cannot recommend this enough!

I came here for lunch and had a good experience! It's a cute spot and the sandwiches are great. I…read morewould definitely come again! (11/2/2017)

Stopped by here for some morning coffee to go with our food. Ditta Artigianale is a popular cafe in…read moreFlorence, so it's quite busy. They have an outdoor window for coffee orders so we opted to order there. I decided to try one of their signature coffees and went with the Persian Love. This drink includes pistachio, latte, espresso, rose and hibiscus syrup. I thoroughly enjoyed it and it satisfied the coffee cravings!

We stumbled upon this place and are glad we did. We had breakfast and it was so yummy! Their coffee…read morewas great. We had a cappuccino and an iced vanilla latte. The cappuccino was strong and the vanilla latte was yummy and sweet. We also had their avocado toast and eggs Benedict. Everyone was so kind and helpful. The barista even took time to help us figure out which coffee to take home. They also have a takeaway window if you want to take coffee or pastries to go! There can be a bit of a long wait time (because it's so good) so get there early :)

I have lived in apartment in this part of Florence the last two summers. This is one of the best…read morecafe's in Florence where all the locals living in that area go. Leonardo only gets the very best of foods and ingredients from around Florence to serve to his customers. It is in the east section of Florence which is in an area of where just the local Florentines live. Located on Via Gioberti that is lined with shops it is a wonderful 30 minute walk from busy tourist Duomo to see true Italian everyday Florence and enjoy his wonderful cafe.

I have been living in Florence and working on Via Gioberti for 6 years now. My place of work has…read moredone a million coffee runs to Il Bigallo giving them a ton of business throughout the years. Luckily, it wasn't me who always had to go get all of the coffee because the employees always seem annoyed by my presence or the presence of a long list of coffees to make. (Italians don't always like foreigners, especially English speaking ones). When time allows, I like to meet my friends and go here before work, where I am barely even looked at and never greeted with a "buongiorno" "ciao" nothing, when everyone around me is greeted kindly AND with a smile (which is rare for some employees here). Not only does it get crowded, but when you feel completely unwelcome after years of business, then all want to come back here fades quickly. I will not be giving them my business anymore.