I came to Florence not for tourism but for a conference and for working in labs . I was finally done today and wanted to have a quiet drink to celebrate the work that our team accomplished. Everywhere in Florence were mine of tourists. I had passed by Scudieri every day for two weeks and hadn't gone in. I walked in and noticed there was a bar after I was at the dessert cases. The tall young bartender asked what I wanted and I didn't want something as strong as a martini but wanted something gin based. He asked me if I liked basil and I do, so he made a really beautiful gin-basil cocktail. It was AMAZING. Absolutely amazing. If I come back here, I will definitely stop in earlier than later. Bravo bartender, that was talent. read more

Scudieri - Basil gin cocktail - a work of art by the bartender. - Desserts Near Me - Florence, FI

Another reason to get out early and start the touring. So many tasty looking pastries and a Cappuccino of course. We are learning as we go to save a little by not seating by drinking and eating standing. read more

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Service was very helpful and friendly. We ate early inside and the ambiance was nice. We were able to finalize plans for our day. The pastries were delicious and paired well with our cappuccinos. Would recommend people stop by before seeing the Dome next door. read more

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This was a great spot right next to the Duomo for coffee and pastries! At around 8:30am, it was getting very busy on a Saturday. Indoor and outdoor seating is nice. It's beautiful inside. We stood at the counter, and my favorite was the pistachio croissant! read more

Scudieri - Inside - Desserts Near Me - Florence, FI

5/5 stars to Behnam. SUCH A NICE GUY! He was helpful, in good spirits, and had a pleasant personality. Everyone else in this establishment, however, was quite the opposite. They were not informative or helpful. The ladies at the register taking orders are sour, overwhelmed, and have no patience. Note - If you intend on sitting outside on the patio or in the side section, you need to sit and order. Otherwise if you order first, they absolutely will not allow you to sit in those areas. Instead, you're limited to standing at the bar or sitting in front of the bar that has about 7 chairs. Mind you, this place is in a hotspot and is jam packed! Regardless, awful service. Skip! If you'd like to carry out a beverage, the coffee is decent read more

Scudieri - Iced cappuccino - Desserts Near Me - Florence, FI

Serving Florence since 1939 Caffé Scudieri is an institution, its unparalleled vantage of Piazza del Duomo pairing with professional service and an interior that defines luxury through crystal, leather and marble. Located at the corner of Via dei Cerretani with early hours, many opting for an Espresso and Cornetto to go, it is inside that a selection of Pastries resides behind glass ranging from Frittelle filled with Custard to Ham and Cheese on Viennoserie. Pulling shots fast, a complex roast with notes of Caramel, fans of Zeppoli will find Scudieri's a textural masterpiece with restrained sweetness while the Torta della Nonna arrives rustic and sizable with a hint of Citrus atop the Shortbread Crust. Also offering proper plates and Pasta later, both traditional and centered on tourists, Cornetti come with or without Crema and the Budino di Riso is exceptional thanks to a gently tanned skin with luscious Rice Pudding beneath. read more

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Find a better, cheaper, fresher place for coffee snd pastry. Skip this one. Location is the only thing in its favor.

We loved the burrata and fresh tomato antipasti. The Aperol spritz was also delicious. I tried the squid ink pasta ... it was ok. I do not recommend the burger it was not edible. That's what she gets for ordering a burger in Italy I suppose! read more

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In a touristy part of town, I wasn't expecting much, but service here was the slowest I have ever experienced in Italy. I stopped by in early morning and there wasn't even that many customers. I was never acknowledged until I flagged a staff down (1 star off). They finally gave me a table after a curt exchange (1 star off) and it took another 15 minutes for a menu (1 star off). I just wanted a cup of cappuccino, but no one came by to take my order (1 star off), so I just ended up leaving. read more

So I've walked past this spot several times and decided to give it a try. The Moscow Mules were pretty good and you can't beat looking at the Baptistery. I also decided to have a pizza(I've been avoiding them). It was delicious and I choose not to eat the crust, so they made cutting it up a little interesting. FYSA, your pizza won't be sliced in Italy. When it came time to pay I thought I was going to have to act the fool. There were two charges on there that were not mine, but as I approached the waiter he noted the mistake and corrected it(danger averted). It's a nice cafe on the main square and should be paid a visit if in Florence. read more

Scudieri - Desserts Near Me - Florence, FI

We just popped in here as part of the Duomo morning tour. Light pastry and coffee. Very nice staff and the best croissant. read more

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Now more than Ever, The beautiful country of Italy needs a little love sent their way... A country surrounded by historical landmarks, magnificent monuments and endless beauty at every corner, It is truly heartbreaking to see the tragic loss they are currently going through. Please Pray for Italy & the rest of the world as we face this horrific Pandemic together. ---------------------------------------------------- For me, it was a dream come true as I experienced Italy for the first time back in Twenty 16'. Of course, Italy is known for its famous "must see" sights such as the leaning tower of Pisa, the Colosseum, the Trevi Fountain & the Grand Canal in Venice and trust me we knocked those off our bucket list, but the real Magic of Italy is their classic food dishes, their decadent desserts, their excellent espresso, & of course their wonderful wines. We literally ate every chance we got and Cafeè Scudieri in Firenze (Florence) was no exception to the rule. During our morning jaunt, we headed to the Piazza Del Duomo, the most visited sight in Florence. After going inside and absorbing all of its architectural beauty on the outside, we decided it was time to grab a snack. One of the greatest things about Italy is it's never too late to have an espresso and there is absolutely zero judgement if you decide to order it with a side of tiramisu. Just moments from the Duomo, a classy Cafeè Scudieri awaits your presence. Whether you are looking for a small pastry and cappuccino or even a light continental breakfast, they are a quick stop to grab a bite before going sightseeing around Tuscany. Despite the fine China used, the staff dressed to the nines and the elegant Chandeliers hanging from the ceilings, the prices were actually very reasonable considering it being in such touristy part of town. Open since 1939, I can see why this little spot is still in business. read more

Scudieri - Tiramisu & Espresso, Breakfast of Champions!!! - Desserts Near Me - Florence, FI

Great location in front of Duomo. Cafe macchiato, hot chocolate, crescent were great. read more

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Great place for a cappuccino and a pistachio croissant. And even better for people watching. read more

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Had drinks and dessert here and it was a nice experience. The seating here is beautiful, and the service was terrific. So many high end dessert selections! The cheesecake has a slight lemon taste to it, which made it very unique. read more

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The food was very good. The fruit tart was my favorite in the morning! If you are looking for a more quiet place, this is not for you. The location is on a busy corner leading to the cathedral. The place was busy so the service was not the best, especially since we were quite hungry. read more

Scudieri - Chocolate croissant, fruit tarte, iced cappuccino - Desserts Near Me - Florence, FI

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It's location is the best, but service is totally awful and disappointing. My order was taken by a very rude man, shouldn't be working in this industry. Ordered coffee (Americano) and pastry, only my coffee made it to my table, the staff keeps just talking among themselves in total disregard of their guests. Finally I was able to talk to one of them and my pastry came. I would exclude 2 staff members. Coffee was not good, neither the pastry. I would recommend to find another place. read more

Scudieri - Proof of purchase. - Desserts Near Me - Florence, FI

Well I made the rookie mistake of asking to sit down at an Italian coffeeshop where you'll get charged 5x versus standing at the bar. My husband was off shopping at the leather market, so I hung out here for 30 minutes, reading and drinking an espresso. The espresso was ok. The highlight of Scudieri is really all the sweets in the window that kids will walk by and beg their parents to buy. Whether you're seated or just picking up sweets, everyone pays at the counter at the entrance. The leisurely pace grew on me. This isn't better or worse than any other café in Florence I visited, but perhaps I need to grab some candies next time for it to have been worth my while. Otherwise €5 espresso is just okay. Seriously though, don't sit at the tables unless you need to. read more

Asked to sit outside for breakfast and they said yes. After sitting and waiting over 10 minutes, nobody ever brought menus and then when they did, they told us we could not have outside drinks which was only a water bottle we had. Server was rude and in Italian telling other people we disrespected them by moving 2 tables together after hostess told us we could so we could sit 4. Horrible service. Don't waste your money here. Looks nice from the outside but that is it. Go somewhere better to spend your money. read more

The staff were very rude, and the tea was cold. I would not recommend this place. It's also very loud if you're not into that.

You can't miss Cafe Scudieri, it's smack dab in Piazza Duomo with big picture windows filled with enticing treats of candies, torrone, chocolates and all the good things that are so bad for your waistline. Oh my! I got lured in by the display (of course!) and was wondering why there were so. many. PEOPLE! The lines are, well, there are no clear lines. People are just basically standing everywhere, but you order at the counter (take away? or eat in?) then pay at the cashier before you pick up your order. There are limited seating inside, but it's actually better to sit at a bench on the piazza while staring at the beautiful campanile or the surrounding neighborhood. We were looking forward to a big dinner so we just wanted something to snack on. The crustless panino con pollo was simply made with mayo and tomatoes. I really liked the strawberry-blueberry panna cotta, just the right amount of sweetness from the fruit and a semi-firm but smooth texture. Ahhh.... the simple things! read more

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If you love Tiramisu, you MUST try it here! It costs €1,80 for a slice which is cheap. There are other goodies available here that are yummy. I believe if you stand they don't charge you an extra fee. Janice C. is right about their location. It's pretty easy to find and in the perfect location. They charge €0,50 to use the restroom, but there is a person who cleans it after every use. I would highly recommend this place is you love sweets. read more

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This place was just around the corner from where we stayed, and we finally stopped in our last morning in Florence for cappuccinos and pastries. The woman at the register recommended her favorite rice cream filled pastry, which was delectable, as were the other pastries and cappuccinos! A lovely morning, and the pre-Easter window displays were beautiful. read more

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On a trip to italy and finished a tour at the Duomo. We decided to eat at this cafe and made a huge mistake! It took a while to get our menus but the hostess (tall blonde lady) was kind. Then our waitress (short young lady with blonde hair in pony tail) took our order, she was rude from the start. We let that go and then ordered our food. I was never given a napkin or utensils. So I figured, i would ask for a napkin...no big deal. I asked for a napkin when another waitress (reddish/maroon colored hair) gave us our food she then speaks to the young lady with blonde hair (in pony tail). The young blond lady with pony tail rolls her eyes and looks upset about my request for a napkin. Then time passes on and I finally get up from my seat to ask for a napkin and the two ladies (the younger blonde lady with hair in a pony tail and young lady with reddish/maroon hair and glassses) looked irritated, they both rolled their eyes and the young lady with reddish/maroon colored hair said "un poqquito." I'm really kind and always give tips. My only tip that I'm giving here today is: don't come here. I was surprised when we were met with rudeness the entire time. I was disappointed by this whole experience. Food was good but service is very poor. Management really needs to address this issue. This behavior is uncalled for, I wasnt asking for much...a napkin to use while I eat. No one should treat anyone this way. I've never had this kind of experience while here in Italy or even in the United States. read more

Bad service. We ordered scrambled omelette breakfast. Waiter came back with egg whites. When asked, in his bad English he said it is all the same. Egg whites for him is simply separating egg whites from yolk. And they are all the same for him. Waiter speaks no English. And rushes to take orders. A BIG NO from me. First bad experience at a restaurant located in a popular spot. read more

Pastries! Sweets! Tiramisu! Coffee! Just don't sit down--that's where all the bad reviews are coming from! I mean, at any fancy-looking cafe in Florence, just don't sit down, or the prices will escalate. You're off doing an Italian breakfast with a caffe and a pastry standing-up at the bar, because you'll get set prices of what you see at the counter. And also, pastries--like a good ol' warm brioche (croissant) filled with nutella or pistachio cream (haven't seen much of these in other bakery cafe like this!)--the pastries are best in the morning, where they are freshly baked. read more

Yes, I know it's a tourist trap and overpriced but I dont care. I love all the sweets and pastries here. I am especially addicted to the torrone, heavenly nougat bars filled with hazelnuts. The breakfast dishes were mediocre. I just love sitting in the patio area with my espresso and torrone, watching the hordes of tourists wander aimlessly around Duomo. Fun times, minus the smokers. Very attentive service. read more

Gellato and drinks on the Piazza near the dome. Good service and well needed shade from the beautiful sunshine day. Wi if is slow here but nice to get an update on yelp read more

Rude staff, way overpriced pastries, and long wait. They do have a vast selection of desserts and sandwiches, which were mediocre at best. Coffee was great, but I needed it... so maybe that's why it was "great" Coffee is cheaper than water here. I wouldn't come back. There's other options in the area. read more

Scudieri - 1.50€ - Desserts Near Me - Florence, FI

This place are the worst service in Italy ! The food was horrible. They charged €2 per person ( cover charge ) to have lunch ! for what ??? Is it a club ??? We ordered dessert that was €6 they charged us €15 for it and when we asked they said that was the to go price but because you eat it here that's the price ! They even charged me €5 for hot water for my medication tea that I have. Bunch of thieves. read more

It's position and 'class' gives the impression that it will be an expensive lunch. However, surprisingly, it was extremely reasonably priced. It was time for my first spritz of the day so we popped in. Most enjoyable drink as we both needed it. Seeing the food coming out of the kitchen made us quite hungry so a quick hunt through their lunchtime menu an order was placed. OK, it took a while for the food to come through but, to us, it didn't matter. The wait was worth it. A great pasta dish and a nice pizza. Fantastic food, reasonable price and good service. I would say to management though, give that poor guy outside a bit of help. He was rushed off his feet. read more

Being in Italy, I won't grade any restaurant/Coffee-Pastry shop based on customer service. That being said, I thought this was a prime location next to Duomo Di Firenze, with moderately priced coffee and sweets. If you appreciate fine China and Dinnerware with a great view, then this is the place for you. read more

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Proud classy cafe right by the Duomo. Perhaps it is run by a baker, because the pastries are divine while coffee is ok. We had a grape tart and rice pudding lemon tart - both outstanding. The espresso drinks are not five star, but are served by gentlemen in vests and ties. There's some fun chit chat among locals at the stand up bar- perhaps shopkeepers popping in for a quick boost? read more

Scudieri - Barista's in Ties - Desserts Near Me - Florence, FI

This was our go to coffee place when we were in Florence. It looks a little formal and intimidating from the outside, but don't let that put you off. We learnt very quickly that drinking your coffee at the bar is the best way to enjoy it - you get to mingle with locals, chat to the baristas and save a few euros at the same time. In my opinion Scudieri has the best pastries in Florence - extensive range and they are so fresh sometimes they are still warm. read more

The Scudieri Caffé is a good choice. The sweets are nice, the sandwiches are far less. The service is slow and it is like they lost track of what is happenning around them... So this is a nice bar, but I wouldn't call it restaurant. It is very overpriced. read more

Scudieri - From the tables to the square - Desserts Near Me - Florence, FI

If I could give this place less than one star, I would. After living in Firenze for a few months i've been able to differ over priced tourist traps from amazing and affordable italian bakeries/restaurants. A plate of pasta here is about 12-14 euros when in any other trattoria it would be around 5-8 euros. Other than the price, the staff is rude and disrespectful to paying costumers. My family came to visit me and wanted to eat at the restaurant's terrace with the view of Il Duomo, meanwhile I just wanted to snack on a few pastries. The lady at the counter told me that my cookies would be 0.50 euro cents if I ate them at the bar, otherwise they would be more expensive. I respected the rules and said that it would be fine and that I would sit apart from my family who wanted to sit in the terrace. She had me waiting at the counter around 15 minutes and when I asked her for my pastries so I could pay for then AND eat them at the bar she basically said, in an ill-mannered tone, that I was trying to trick her and that I should pay the more expensive price and she would have someone send them to the table. After that I told her that I didn't want them anymore and she still sent them to the table and charged me. All this trouble for cookies that tasted like cardboard sugar cookies with tiny (and barely any) flavorless chocolate chips. (Compare the price of this quarter sized cookie to a ciambella in any other bakery) (cookie: 0.50 euro, ciambella: 1 euro) After our meal, me and my sister entered the establishment to find the restroom. When she asked for the whereabouts a male employee looked at her up and down and said "The bathroom is for paying costumers only." My sister replied that we had been sitting outside and pointed out to our family. He then asked us if we were lying about being costumers to which I replied that I would call my mother over if needed. He then grunted and pointed to the bathroom and sent someone to supervise us. In summary if you want to pay 100 euros for 5 items, be disrespected, and eat below average expensive food, this is the place for you. read more

Another tourist trap. The flan was disgusting and the tiramisu was nothing to write home about. The only positive thing is that they make a solid expresso. If you want to sit on their patio to people watch, you can do much better than this place. read more

Drinks were good but would not recommend due to their hospitality. My friend and I came as we are here in Florence doing study abroad. They treated us poorly and made us move spots not sure why. Then they took awhile to serve us and wouldn't bring us the water we had ordered so I had to ask after waiting 10 mins just for water. They wouldn't look at us and they were also not busy. They also took the menus from us right away and when they brought our drinks out they gave us the bill so we couldn't continue to order food. They also did bring out the free chips and snacks you get as an appetizer which they gave to everyone else. read more

I actually liked their iced coffee. Yet I agree with some of the reviews that the staff wasn't the friendliest. And a bit overpriced. read more

Scudieri - Desserts Near Me - Florence, FI

Great coffee, short wait times and the pizza is amazing. Came here twice and high suggest it