Who knew one of the best eggs benedict I would have would be at an American cafe in Florence! My boyfriend found this cafe online and wanted to try it, it was packed when we arrived. We got seats at the bar luckily. He ordered a fresh orange juice and I got an iced American coffee. We each got the florentino benedict and they were really tasty. Fresh english muffin and the hollendase sauce was really good. Friendly staff and we got to have a little slice of home while on our journey. read more

Rooster Cafè - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Florence, FI

See all

American style breakfast in Florence, was busy around brunch but we got sat immediately. Kind of slow service but loved the wait staff. I got the gluten free omelette option as that's about all they had and did not have açaí bowls sadly. The latte was also really good I highly recommend! We had a large group of 8 and they were very accommodating and everyone loved their food. read more

Rooster Cafè - Vanilla Latte - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Florence, FI

See all

Food was good, service was ok. Some of our orders were messed up or brought the wrong thing. read more

See all

We were excited to find an American owned establishment that serves mainly eggs and protein. We couldn't pass up the French toast, which was amazing, we had the meat lovers omelette, and the eggs. The mocha and latte were fabulous as well. A+ will definitely come here again. read more

See all

We went to breakfast today, and I was not impressed at all. I ordered the yogurt bowl and I got it after my family was done eating. Very disappointing. I was looking forward to eating there. They took a long time to get our order. read more

Sometimes when you are in a beautiful city you just have to have a little taste of home. My daughter who has been studying in Europe for 5 months suggested to go to a place called The rooster Cafe. This place is located in Florence Italy and has a sister restaurant called The rooster restaurant. The cafe is smaller. The cafes located down and Allie and you simply wait outside the owner will come outside ask you how many people are in your party and we'll see you according to the available tables and the number of people so just because you're first in line doesn't mean you get sat next. It can hold maybe 20 people tops and four people at the bar. It is a breakfast and lunch place and that's exactly what we were there for was breakfast. My daughter ordered a traditional English breakfast which comes with baked bean and corn on the cob. I ordered your traditional eggs bacon and potatoes the bacon is not like American bacon it is truly British bacon it's like a piece of ham that's halfway cooked but it's still delicious don't get me wrong. Of course they make fantastic cappuccino and don't even bother asking for American coffee they'll give it to you but you won't like the look that you get! If you can deal with the weight we did wait about 20 minutes for our table which is no big deal the weather was fine and you could explore which was nice. Lots of students and tourists were in the area but fortunately since this place is out of the way a little more than others it was not bad. The only major gripe was because we sat by the door there was no breezeway and the cold air went right down your back. Otherwise perfect 10 out of 10 will go again read more

Rooster Cafè - An English breakfast which includes corn on the cob! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Florence, FI

We just had the best breakfast here since we arrived in Florence a month ago! It was arguably the best breakfast I have had anywhere! Sure, the Rooster Cafe caters to Americans but it was comforting to have a taste of home. This place is small but very cute. We sat at the bar which were the only seats available. But this worked out well for us because we could chat to the nice guy working the drinks and we could see the cooks in action. My husband and I shared a couple dishes. I ordered the Florentine Benedict (2 poached eggs, english muffin, sautéed spinach, smoked salmon, hollandaise sauce, roasted potatoes) and it was outstanding! The eggs in Italy are different (better) than back home- the yolks are a deeper golden color and "rich" tasting. And the potatoes were very creamy on the inside! So yummy! My husband had the Bella Blueberry Pancakes and they, too, were delicious! Other positives: free WiFi, free water, free bathroom. We will be coming back soon! read more

See all

Walked to the Rooster Cafe from our hotel. They could seat 20 at the tables and six at the counter. We waited 5 mins and then sat at the counter. My wife, who doesn't eat much, got a cup of decaf, hash browns and sausage, while I got a rooster special (smoothie) and the Hash. It all came to $30 euros. Our drinks arrived promptly and breakfast in another 10 mins. The Hash was huge, but very good. It was a pile of eggs, with spinach, bacon and onions smothered in cheese. I couldn't finish it. We will be back tomorrow. read more

See all

Good food, good service old school hospitality very nice. refreshing and a nice place to just simply re-energise. read more

See all

I had a Florentine Benedict which was excellent. My son had the English breakfast which he said was just ok. The Rooster shake special was excellent and coffee was ok. The waitstaff was bit harried but he was totally fine. It's a cute place. Unless you crave an American type breakfast I'm not sure I'd stand in line again and wait. read more

Rooster Cafè - Florentine Benedict - delicious! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Florence, FI

Great food and drinks! Big menu, friendly staff, and fabulous iced coffee. Cute decor as well inside. Overall a great spot! Both locals and tourists inside. read more

Rooster Cafè - Avocado toast, eggs, and iced vanilla latte - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Florence, FI

Chicken and waffles is amazing! Service was great and ambiance friendly. Coming back soon! read more

Rooster Cafè - Chicken and Waffle - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Florence, FI

If you are looking for a hearty and light meals that is outstanding, this is the place. Highly recommend their French toast special and avocado toast. Excellent customer service. Flavor and presentation are five star. read more

Rooster Cafè - French toast special with side sausage. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Florence, FI

French toast with fruit on top. A couple of slices of bacon. I had a strawberry banana smoothie. Our server was amazing. Very friendly. We all loved our breakfast. The restaurant is adorable and very clean. read more

Rooster Cafè - I had the French toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Florence, FI

Tiny restaurant, worth the wait outside. Staff was attentive, and the menu was elective enough to accommodate us both. Excellent! read more

See all

First time in Florence, this is your best breakfast you boast about back home. The stoner version of chicken and waffles is enough for two and the coffee is to die for. They have quick service so the line shouldn't deter you from sticking around. The open kitchen shows you they take their food serious and it comes out perfect. Five stars read more

See all

This was one of the worst breakfast experiences I have had since being in Florence. We waited 45 minutes to be sat for a group of 4 due to the lack of seating they have. Then we waited another 30-45 minutes for someone to take our order and we ended up having to flag someone down and beg to take our order. Our food came out wrong and my family enjoyed their food, but my was terrible. There was one person working and he was very nice. He is not to blame the owners are. Will not be returning. Go to Melaleuca instead. read more

Rooster Cafè - Mocha - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Florence, FI

See all

Exactly what these American tourists needed after an early morning train from Rome to Florence. The menu included all the usual American breakfast options and the music that played in the background was all in English. We had been eating lots of European food for awhile, so we just needed a taste of home (both in flavor and environment!). We got off the train knowing we needed breakfast and it seemed everything was closed or was only for the hotel guests. We stumbled upon Rooster Café and were thrilled! We got pancakes and avocado toast for our meal. Pancakes were delicious and the avocado toast was okay... I have had better. My issue with the avocado toast was the fact that it was on such tough bread. It was still okay though! The best part of my meal was the juice I ordered - so refreshing!!! The wait staff was extremely friendly and spoke English. read more

See all

Had ourselves a proper breakfast after several days of pastries here in Firenze/Florence. Highly recommend the Rooster Cafe for a few reasons 1) lots of space, but get there early because there will be a wait, 2) fresh squeezed juice, smoothies and specialty coffees, 3) service was on point, friendly and quick to take your order, and lastly the food was very good, I especially loved the yogurt bowl, specifically the granola (I even tried to get the recipe). Table next to is got the Benies and chicken and waffles, both looked amazing too. Definitely worth a stop in. read more

See all

Is there a way to give no stars? A friend and I stopped at the Rooster for coffee and maybe a small bite to eat. We were immediately seated but then obviously ignored for 15-20 minutes. Another couple was seated next to us and immediately served their drinks. When we asked the waitress to take our order she nastily refused, saying the man who seated us should help us. He was a host, maybe working behind the bar, not a waiter. We left after 30-40 minutes without ever been helped. read more

Browsing Florence during our week stay in this beautiful city last September 2025, we found this Rooster Café on the 4th day of our stay. We started to miss our New York style brunches. Since our first time having brunch in Rooster Cafe, it was the place for us to have brunch for the rest of our stay. The Rooster Cafe menu blends American-style brunch favorites with Italian freshness. The fried chicken & waffles are irresistible, the avocado toast beautifully presented and delicious taste, and the pancakes fluffy and perfectly balanced with the not overly sweet & absolutely delicious blueberries kompot jam! Great coffee, fresh juices, and friendly service made our every brunch feel special and delicious The staff are warm, attentive, and clearly love what they do. It can get busy, but it's absolutely worth the wait. Whether you're a local or just visiting, Rooster Café is highly recommended !!! read more

One of the few breakfast spots in Florence - they open at 9AM and serve food more typical of the U.S. They had lots of juices, bagels, and even chicken 'n waffles! Seeing those things on the menu was oddly comforting. NOTE: there are TWO locations - so don't let the map confuse you! Our food was a solid 7/10, but definitely hit the spot! Each item tasted as expected (avocado toast and avocado and egg bagel). I really liked the basil detox drink - it was iced and I thought the flavor was quite pleasant for a green juice. The service was quick and attentive - if you're in the mood for a more American style breakfast definitely come here! read more

See all

Delicious! We had grandma style pancakes, the Hash, and the loaded bagel. We were stuffed but it was mouthwatering for sure. read more

See all

Good food. Even their grilled veggies were tasty. Generous portions. Great customer service. There was a bit of a wait but it was worth it. Their chicken and waffles dish is pretty popular. Host made sure everyone felt welcomed. Good atmosphere. read more

This was one of the best meals we had in Florence! We were in need of some American food and this was the place to go. The coffees were amazing and so was every piece of food we got. This place is a must go! read more

Rooster Cafè - Salmon Salad and Blueberry Pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Florence, FI

I'm sitting in Italy right now. And I am sitting in a place so soothing I can close my eyes and imagine a sweet dog sitting in my lap (maybe Lupo the truffle hunting dog I met a few days before?), the cool air settling around me, and my mouth filled with the most precious of delights. American breakfast be dammed, a Rooster is crowing here in Florence and she's challenging you to a breakfast off. The menu is almost impossible to decide from -- fresh fruit smoothies? A (tongue in cheek) Florence Benedict? Perhaps an English Breakfast? Oh no? I know what you need. It's something you can't resist. Something I couldn't resist. And why resist, you are in Italy, you are instagramming your perfect European summer. And the only thing making you home sick is the equal warmth and chaos of an American brunch. So do it. Order the Chicken n'Waffles. Because what's more American than that? Oh wait, the Italian version. Incredible. There it is. Your perfect brunch to cap off your perfect European summer. Lastly, hats off to the staff who made me feel truly at home. I'm still dancing the streets of Florence to your great vibes and r&b jams. read more

Rooster Cafè - Chicken n'waffles - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Florence, FI

See all

Even with the wait for a table, it was worth it coz of the good service and food. I had the English Breakfast which looked and tasted amazing for an American breakfast. read more

This place was THE SPOT in Florence. The staff was great and worked like a well-oiled machine. The food was so good that we went back for seconds. So glad we found this spot. It is small but we got lucky getting in so quickly as many others had to wait for a table. read more

Rooster Cafè - Stoner's Chicken & Waffles - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Florence, FI

My boyfriend and I went to the lunch and bar version of Roosters yesterday which was phenomenal. We saw that there was a brunch version. Naturally, we had to try it. We were not let down at all! The service was excellent; Connor, the server, was very funny. The food was amazing. It could rival good American food in the States. The restaurant itself is very cute, cozy, and colorful. I highly recommend their burger. It was a so flavorful and juicy. Definitely try this place out! read more

See all

DELCIOUS cafe and awesome place for brunch! For my Americans that miss real breakfast food, this is your place!!! They have everything you could ever want for breakfast, AND iced coffee (I miss iced coffee okay?). I got the pancakes, which were awesome. However, the real winner was the chicken and waffles that my friend ordered. The fried chicken was INSANE. Like best fried chicken I've ever had kind of insane (however full disclosure I don't eat much fried chicken). Still, if you're a fried chicken type of person, I'd give their chicken a shot. It was AWESOME. I never order chicken but next time I come here...I will definitely get it. read more

Rooster Cafè - Rooster stack pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Florence, FI

The pancakes were amazing, and the water is free! The bacon was definitely not my favorite. It was very cozy and cute inside. We waited for a really long time and could not say about how long it was going to take. The wait time is not their fault, they were busy, but I can appreciate a rough estimate in time. read more

I would not recommend trying this place but before you make a decision, maybe try reading other reviews as well. The restaurant is extremely disorganized. Our server had basically in charge of half of the restaurant and they had 2-4 people just cleaning tables so I felt bad because she clearly needed help but it was not being provided to her. As a result, I waited at least 15 minutes (I think it was more) just to have someone take my drink/food order. And then we waited over 45 minutes to get our food. I asked her about it and she gave me a really poor response which was frustrating as a paying customer. Sure enough not too long after (less than 2 minutes) our food came out but mine was cold. I'm pretty sure our food had been sitting there and they hadn't brought it out. At that point I was so hungry and over it that I just ate it. The food itself wasn't bad (just heavier on the salty side so beware) but I would definitely not recommend it to anyone. Again I don't think it was our server's fault but the restaurant seems to have really poor, unorganized management and as a result really poor operations. read more

The food here is incredible and the staff is really nice. The atmosphere is spacious and very clean. I'm pretty sure Steve Lacey has eaten here. I would say they have a lot of American food items. I went with a friend and we got the chicken and waffles. They also have a chicken and waffles ~stoner edition~ and it is loaded. They have a good amount of drinks as well. I got the purple drank and it was very good. Overall, would recommend! read more

See all

They might have the best food in Florence. But we didn't even make it in the door before we were run off by a very rude employee. There was a couple ahead of us waiting for a table to the left of the door standing on the very narrow sidewalk. We were waiting just to the right of the door in the small area that steps in slightly from the sidewalk because the sidewalk is so narrow. Several large busses came through with absolutely no room to clear and one of them hit the woman's purse with the mirror after violently slamming on the brakes because the driver realized that he wouldn't miss her. Just after this the employee came out and told us we needed to wait behind that couple if we wanted a table. I explained that I was not comfortable putting my kids there to wait because of how narrow the area was and preferred to wait where we were. He said that was not where he wanted us and that we could not stand there. So we left. Walked by a short time later and there were several people standing exactly where we were waiting for a table with zero issue. Unfortunately it only takes one employee with a poor approach to ruin an experience. read more

Our first meal in Florence! Great food. Close to our Hotel. Service was good. Great vibe. read more

Rooster Cafè - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Florence, FI

See all

Staff was nice, the ambience is cool too with a decent crowd. I went right when they opened and got a seat, but by the time I was leaving there was a line out the door and every table was in use. I think people mostly come because they have more American options, but I thought the food was just okay. read more

We were driving from Venice to Naples and were looking for a quick breakfast/brunch spot in Florence as we were exausted with italian food. We stumbled upon Rooster Cafe and thought about checking it out. From the second we stepped in to the time we stepped out, our entire experience was simply amazing. Francesco, our server guided us what to order and how much to order as we were slipping away by seeing their variation in menu. We ordered the Heuvos Rancheros, chicken cutlet burger, detox juice, bagel and Rooster smoothie. Everything was amazing. We were missing an American touch in Italy which we found. This trip was a 20 minute one way detour but it was totally worth it and we are glad we made this stop. Definitely recommend the place and is a must try for other traveller's or locals who are looking for something as we were. read more

Great service and delicious cocktails at reasonable prices in a great neighborhood. Try it out!

great breakfast!! a few gluten free options but not too many. heard the smoothies are great! i had the veggie omelette. it was perfect ! had some roasted pepper, onions, goat cheese. the potatoes were awesome very fluffy and nice. great staff too! read more

Rooster Cafè - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Florence, FI

Feeling home sick? Beat American breakfast in town! Was packed and a line out the door when we arrived but it moved quickly and the wait staff was fantastic and nice and friendly and helpful. read more