Absolutely phenomenal! The very kind staff working at the restaurant gave their own…read morerecommendations. We got the taro sago and aiyu jelly lychee desserts. The former was a blend of taro paste, sago, and boba in a light but creamy soup. The latter was a mix of lychee jelly, fruit pieces, shaved ice, and aiyu jelly in juice. Refreshing, light, and not too sweet--perfect for an after-dinner summer treat. I would absolutely go again if we had time!

What a cute little spot in Florence!…read more 1. I was craving boba while in Italy and found this spot while walking around. It is such a hidden gem. We loved it so much we visited twice. 2. We tried the matcha fagioli rossi granita, mango con mochi, and matcha latte. I didn't have high expectations but everything was so good and refreshing. The matcha latte was one of the better matcha drinks I had while in Italy. 3. The interior is really cute and the employees are friendly and helpful. 4. Like someone else said, if you need a break from gelato, come here!

100% Recommended…read more Very Famous Shop. I tried their Pistacchio Affogato twice. It is worth the wait in the line and the line goes fast. Unfortunately, i was not able to experience the knock on the small door to get my coffee. They also have tables and chairs inside. Even if they are very famous, they were able to preserve high quality coffee. I wanna come back for my 3rd coffee. Best PISTACHIO AFFOGATO so far. Just to share with you, this shop has an amazing and sweet crew. I can't stress enough how grateful we are to you today. I was in line for the coffee while my husband and toddlers are outside waiting, then the rained poured heavily. When I came out to find my husband, i found them soaking wet and were helped by staffs of Vivoli (at the back of their store). They let my family in the back, gave them towels and also offered shirts. If this is Italian culture, I love ITALY!!!!!!! They are so kind and hospitable. We will be forever GRATEFUL. And it will be a memory we will never forget! Grazie! From the bottom of our hearts!!!

As expected, this place had one of the best affogatos I've had. I happened to stop by around 4…read morep.m., and it was definitely busy. From what I've seen, it tends to be more crowded in the afternoon than in the morning, and that matched my experience. The line looked long at first, but there are actually two lines you can join, so it moves more efficiently than it seems. From getting in line to receiving my affogato, the whole process took about 20 minutes. Most people grab their affogato and sit along the street to enjoy it before bringing their dishes back. It's a fun, casual atmosphere and well worth the wait if you're in the area.

We were recommended this gelato spot by some Italians we met during our trip- the walk alone is…read moreworth it, you get to cross the river - get your gelato and have a beautiful stroll. We got the chocolate hazelnut and then the cherry gelato. The cherry gelato was the star of the show, j think I need to go back while I'm still in Florence. The line can be long but they move fairly quickly.

Great gelato! I tried a lot of gelato spots in my time in Italy, and this one was near the top…read more Very good flavors, great texture - I go the dark chocolate and pistachio (my go-to's) and both were fantastic. I also sampled the chestnut and mint chip, both of which were also great. Highly recommend!

Final review for Florence. This is a hidden gem. Great coffee, the best arancini I've ever had,…read morewonderful gelato (in a brioche bun) and surprisingly awesome dinner for a tiny shop. Staff were very friendly and the product across the board was amazing. Great outdoor seating area. Highly recommend for a relaxing casual stop from breakfast coffee to dinner.

We came here after going to the Accademia Galleria Museum. I came here because I really wanted to…read moretry a cannoli in Italy. We got the cannoli and arancino norma. The cannoli was so good. They put the cream cheese on the spot when you order so it's cold and fresh. It was so tasty. The other things we ordered were also very good. The owner that helped us was so sweet and very kind. They have the most tastiest desserts and savory snacks!!

Il Rey Gelato is the most authentic, neighborhood, amazing, the best gelato I have ever had. And…read morethat is saying a lot because I eat a lot of gelato and go to Italy very frequently! I had stracciatella and nociolla. So good. They both were so rich and so perfectly balanced as flavors. You know that this gelato place is really good because it only had Italian people in it! The service is amazing and they let me do as many samples as I wanted, and they were very patient about explaining each of the flavors. I would go back here every time I come to Italy. Such a cute small neighborhood dive The perfect late night dessert! I ate at a terrible restaurant this evening, vecchio cancello, but this Il Rey Gelato brightened my day It is in a little bit of a sketchy area, but once you arrive it is not bad. There were a lot of questionable people hanging out outside of the restaurant, but they did not make any attempts to steal my things or anything like that. So do not worry

The first place I went when I came here for one month. I loved getting the gelato here even though…read moreit was pricier than some ! And it was right next to my apartment. I will always have such fond memories of this place.

Excellent granita and there were so many flavors: mango, passion fruit, strawberry, raspberry, two…read morekinds of Almonds, coffee and more. There are 4 different kinds of sizes to choose from. Tip: fellow travelers, don't get a granita that comes out of a slushy machine. It's not the same and I have seen signs for it. Always look for granita is a colander, similar to where the rest of the gelato is.

Some of the better gelato I've had in Italy. We got both the chocolate and coconut and both were…read moreoutstanding. Quick service too with a few tables inside

I'm a Greek-American in Florence so obviously my sole job here is to not look like a stupid…read moreAmerican that doesn't know anything. Although I probably could have navigated this town, I have heavily relied on Yelp to show me the best of the best. Most of the time it's worked out. This is one of those times. The people here are friendly. The flavors simple and well done. Hand made. Soft and sweet. And not too expensive. I think we paid 2 or 3 euros per person. The view of the bridge alone is amazing. People. Come here. Now!

Best. Gelato. In Florence. Period. Do yourself a favor and…read moretake your family to Lungarno. We had gelato all of the 5 nights in Florence. We stopped here 1st and the last night because the others we tried never came close. The chocolate was my favorite!

What a fantastic spot- we may have been lucky or went during a down turn, but we didn't wait more…read morethan 5 minutes in line before putting in an order. Found a table upstairs (there's a small room up there with 4-5 tables) and by the time we got up there, our sandwiches were ready to be picked up. The bread is fantastic, crispy outside and a nice chew in the middle. Everything tasted fresh. I could eat these everyday. Prices are reasonable, everything from 7-15 euros I think.

**I Girone de' Ghiotti -- Florence, Italy **…read more Before leaving Florence, we had to make a stop at the viral sandwich spot everyone seems to rave about--and I'll admit, we arrived before opening, second in line, slightly skeptical about whether the hype was actually deserved. **OH. MY. GOD. It was.** This was hands down one of the best sandwiches we've ever had. The bread was fresh and perfectly crisp on the outside while still soft enough to hold all the incredible fillings together. Everything tasted fresh, balanced, and thoughtfully put together. The menu has around 18 different combinations, and while they're happy to make some adjustments, I actually appreciated that they encourage you not to over-customize. Their combinations are designed so you can taste each ingredient the way it's intended. We went with **the Suicida and the Golosa**, and both were absolutely delicious. Each had its own personality, with layers of flavor that somehow worked perfectly together without becoming overwhelming. There's something about standing in line on a little Florentine street, watching these sandwiches being prepared, and then taking that first bite that makes the whole experience even better.

This is a cute, reasonably priced cafe. We grabbed a cappuccino and a vanilla iced latte, along…read morewith avocado and tomato toast. Each tasted great. It is on the smaller side so it gets pretty cozy once all the seats fill up with the line at the front.

Tiny lil spot that is definitely popular with tourists but the breakfast food was affordable and…read moreexactly what we needed!

I don't know if there is bad gelato, but I haven't encountered it yet. That said, Sbrino is the…read morebest gelato I had in Florence, which puts it toward the top of the list of my favorite gelato worldwide. This tiny little shop has an inefficient system for ordering, which results in more of a line than their should be, and subsequently more of a delay than I'd like in getting the most delicious caramello gelato cone into my face. However, I find it hard to be upset with them once I am eating the gelato. Eating this gelato makes me very happy, and I would like to come back to Florence and eat it every day of my life until I die, fat and happy. (My apologies that my friend is in my photo of said gelato. It's the only photo I took of it, and I understand that no one wants to see his silly face, but I really wanted you all to see the gelato.)

The sandwiches here are really good. I also love the pizza here. It was so simple with just a few…read moreingredients, but the flavors were just phenomenal. And a good example of "less is more." If you have high quality ingredients, you don't need to pile on other things. And there is a cute market area you can buy local products. I ended up buying some sicilian, olive oil and was surprised at how expensive it was but I was curious about it because you can only get it in italy and it got good reviews. I have since tried it at home and it is high-quality Olive oil and so much flavor... It was shockingly good.