Best Cafes in Florence
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From the classic Caffè Gilli and Caffè Scudieri Firenze, to lesser-known spots worth adding to your trip.
★ 4.3 · 11,511 reviews
Pause at Caffè Gilli, Florence's oldest cafe, serving since 1733 beneath wood-paneled Belle Epoque interiors. Settle onto the covered terrace with coffee and a pastry such as a chocolate eclair or tiramisu while you watch the piazza.
★ 3.5 · 2,616 reviews
Take a break at Caffè Scudieri, a 1939 cafe facing the main entrance of the Duomo. Settle on the terrace with coffee and a pastry, or an Aperol Spritz later, and watch Florence pass by.
★ 4.5 · 7,942 reviews
Treat yourself to Caffe Concerto Paszkowski, a grand cafe with historic, ornate interiors and a shaded terrace. Enjoy pastries and coffee by day, or stay for an aperitivo and, some evenings, live music and dancing.
★ 4.8 · 10,100 reviews
Join the brunch crowd at Rooster Cafe, one of Florence's most popular all-day spots. Dig into a Rooster Burger or berry pancakes and linger over drinks in its buzzing, stylish dining room.
★ 3.8 · 2,251 reviews
Take a seat at Rivoire, an elegant cafe with tables on the piazza. Linger over coffee and cakes, browse the fine chocolates, or stay for an Italian lunch.
★ 4.0 · 892 reviews
Take a seat at Caffè Giubbe Rosse, a Florentine cafe with a strong literary and artistic reputation. Order a coffee, hot chocolate or beer, and enjoy friendly service and the small bites that sometimes accompany drinks.
★ 3.4 · 1,520 reviews
Visit Galleria Iginio Massari Firenze for a polished pastry-and-coffee break under a famous chef's name. Choose a classic such as a cream-filled maritozzo and pair it with an espresso or cappuccino.
★ 4.2 · 3,859 reviews
Fuel up at Ditta Artigianale, a lively specialty coffee spot where beans come from a choice of worldwide sources. Order a brunch plate, a dessert or an iced latte, and sit at the sidewalk tables.
★ 4.0 · 765 reviews
Step into Cafe Odeon for an evening drink beneath vaulted ceilings in the heart of Florence. Order a cocktail or Tuscan dish, take in the old-world interior, and grab one of the outdoor tables if the weather allows.
★ 4.7 · 1,356 reviews
Browse Todo Modo, a snug Florence bookstore with a cafe and wine bar tucked among hanging plants. Pick a book, order a coffee or lunch, and settle in to read.
★ 4.7 · 1,202 reviews
Settle in at Le Vespe Cafè for a Canadian-style brunch that reviewers rank among Florence's best. Share pancakes, avocado toast and yogurt with homemade-style granola, with a coffee or smoothie alongside.
★ 4.6 · 1,482 reviews
Start your morning at BEN Caffè, a small, welcoming cafe just a few blocks from the Duomo. Order a cappuccino with a chocolate croissant or yogurt with fruit and granola, then settle into a booth or the sidewalk terrace.
★ 4.4 · 1,306 reviews
Drop into Cibrèo Caffè, the more relaxed sibling of the Cibrèo family, close to Florence's central market. Try the butter tagliolini or the aged beefsteak, or simply stop for a coffee and a quiet break.
★ 4.6 · 1,947 reviews
Drop into La Cité, a colourful cafe-bistro where plants and books fill every corner. Order a coffee, spritz or light bite, then settle onto a couch for a long, relaxed break.
★ 4.7 · 516 reviews
Seek out Caffè Rainer for what reviewers call the best viennoiserie in Florence. Pair a flaky pistachio pain au chocolat or a canelé with a well-made coffee at this compact, well-regarded cafe.
★ 4.5 · 1,692 reviews
Pause at Bottega di Pasticceria for a relaxed Florence breakfast or coffee break. Order a small cake or a plate from the sweet-and-savory spread, and pair it with a cup of dense, rich hot chocolate.
★ 4.4 · 2,775 reviews
Head to Pasticceria Giorgio, a busy local favourite for pastries away from the tourist crowds. Sample a schiacciata fiorentina or a savory pastry, with coffee, or stay on for a seafood lunch.
★ 4.5 · 1,804 reviews
Start the day at Caffè Lietta, a Florence cafe that has guests returning morning after morning. Choose from the pastry counter, try the Pirulo, or come back later for a tuna sandwich.
★ 3.7 · 853 reviews
Stop at SimBIOsi, an organic cafe and bistro in Florence, for a lighter break. Order a brunch plate, fruit and yogurt, or a smoothie before heading back to the sights.
★ 4.3 · 778 reviews
Join the morning crowd at Caffè Pasticceria Serafini, a local Florence cafe with a genuine Italian coffee-bar feel. Sip a cappuccino, eat a fresh croissant or a small pastry, and watch neighbourhood regulars come and go.
★ 4.9 · 666 reviews
Start the day at MANLY The Office, a top-rated specialty cafe and brunch spot in Florence. Order brunch or an espresso and enjoy the warm service the neighbourhood reviewers keep praising.
★ 4.7 · 421 reviews
Pause at FLUID, a specialty coffee spot a short walk from Florence's main attractions. Customise your drink, sip a filter coffee or flat white, and add a croissant that reviewers rank among Italy's best.
★ 4.5 · 846 reviews
Duck into Cafe degli Artigiani, a cozy, bohemian corner tucked along a Florentine alleyway. Grab an outdoor table, sip a coffee, cocktail or draft beer, and pair it with a wrap, carpaccio or a homemade dessert.
★ 4.3 · 804 reviews
Pop into Shake Cafè for a fresh, easygoing brunch in Florence. Choose the vegan brunch platter or a juice and banana bread, and settle into a table inside or grab your order to go.
★ 4.8 · 1,070 reviews
Stop by Coffee Mantra, a small, friendly coffee shop that consistently earns praise from locals and visitors. Order an espresso and a pastry, and chat with the barista while you drink.
★ 4.5 · 907 reviews
Pop into PUGI, a traditional bakery near San Marco that locals trust for a fast, tasty bite. Grab schiacciata, a slice of pizza or a pastry and eat on the go between sights.
★ 4.4 · 374 reviews
Slow down at Carduccio - Il Salotto Bio, a calm, organic-minded bistro with a welcoming feel. Order an Autumn Bowl or goat cheese toast, then finish with banana cake and an iced coffee.
★ 4.2 · 593 reviews
Step into Pasticceria Stefania, an elegant Florentine pastry shop lined with mirrors. Pair a coffee-dough brioche or a slice of cream-filled schiacciata Fiorentina with your espresso and enjoy an unhurried, genuinely local breakfast.
★ 4.5 · 741 reviews
Slow down at La Via del Tè 3, a fragrant, quiet tea house in Florence. Work through the tea list, try a tea-infused cocktail or afternoon tea, and pair it with scones or shortbread.
★ 4.3 · 304 reviews
Start your morning at Pasticceria Gualtieri, a Florentine pastry bar that regulars and visitors keep coming back to. Order a doppio and a slice of olive oil cake, then return around lunchtime for the tomato focaccia.
Florence · ☕ Coffeebreak
Caffè Gilli
30 min
Florence · 🥐 Breakfast
Caffè Scudieri Firenze
Caffe Concerto Paszkowski
Rooster Cafe Firenze
1h15
Rivoire
Caffè Giubbe Rosse
45 min
Galleria Iginio Massari Firenze
Ditta Artigianale
Cafe Odeon
Todo Modo
25 min
Le Vespe Cafè
BEN Caffè
Cibrèo Caffè
La Cité
Caffè Rainer
Bottega di Pasticceria
Pasticceria Giorgio
Caffè Lietta
SimBIOsi Organic Cafe &Lovely Bistro
Caffè Pasticceria Serafini
MANLY The Office
FLUID - Specialty Coffee & Sharing
Cafe degli Artigiani
Shake Cafè
Coffee Mantra
Florence · 🍽️ Food
PUGI.....Forno...focacceria...pasticceria...pizzeria
15 min
Carduccio - Il Salotto Bio
Pasticceria Stefania Firenze
La Via del Tè 3
Pasticceria Gualtieri
