In mezzo alla mini cittadella che é il polo di Novoli, fra tante attività di vario genere che…read morespuntano fuori come funghi, c'è anche questo locale. Dalla sua apertura ha subito attirato l'attenzione di studenti e aspiranti tali, proprio perché sanno benissimo come accalappiarli! Innanzitutto l'arredo é adatto all'ambiente universitario proprio di Novoli: moderno (quasi chic!), abbastanza spazioso, in generale carino sia all'interno che all'esterno. Anche se, devo dire, quei ombrelloni della Heineken li trovo proprio bruttini. Diversi spunti di arredamento hanno un vago richiamo allo stile americano, come d'altronde anche il nome del posto. La scelta di consumo é vasta, i prezzi abbastanza normali, il caffé é leggermente più buono della media (e già con questo mi affeziono, mi basta poco!), i dolci non male anche se le paste da colazione non le ho provate! Sovente organizzano feste di laurea, buffet anche a tema; in generale sono degli affezionati promotori dell'aperitivo. Mi fa un po' male al cuoricino vedere che le persone chiedono quasi solo il tipico spritz, ma degustibus! Inoltre, la scelta delle birre é meno banale del solito, anche se per niente eccelsa. D'altronde non é mica una birreria! Riconosco che oggettivamente si tratti di un bel posto ma io non ci impazzisco del tutto per gusto personale: preferisco ambienti piú tranquilli e meno tesi all'etichetta dello studente "cool" e dinamico, anche se non é troppo ostentato... molto meno di altri posti nelle vicinanze, tant'è che ci trovi una buona dose di cordialità e relax. Una capatina ogni tanto ce la faccio, soprattutto in compagnia di colleghi universitari. In sintesi un locale che tiene fede alle proprie premesse!

The food was a pleasure to eat. I ordered classic egg's Benedict. I wanted my egg poached medium…read morebut I was told by an unfriendly dry as dirt Italian waitress that I could only have it runny. I then had to take a little more time to find something else. A lovely American waitress came over and helped me.(I'm not saying she's lovely because she's American, she just was really friendly) She explained that the cook makes all the poached eggs in one big pot and can't specialize one for a customer. She said they could fry it medium well and that worked for me. The other waitress offered to fry the egg or scramble it but she just wasn't friendly, and she didn't give me all the choices of how I could get the egg fried. That really helped me make my choice. The egg's Benedict came with American pork bacon and not Canadian bacon. The hollandaise sauce was deliciousness, but they give you such a small amount. They need to double it. Another reviewer mentioned how good the green hot sauce was, so I tried it. It was spot on great!! I made sure every bite had the green sauce on it. I usually only like shredded hash browns but their breakfast potatoes were perfect. They weren't hard and had a good flavor. The restaurant was clean but very small. It had a nice relaxing feel. I love to try the food of the country I'm visiting, but after traveling for two weeks it was nice to have something I eat at home. The eggs Benedict was a treat. I had the hot amaretto coffee drink and that just hit the spot and made the waiting to be seated all worth it. The had many types of milk you can put in your coffee, for example, they have soy milk, oat milk, etc. I would definitely recommend this place and come back. Oh and the less than friendly waitress served my food to me with a smile, but she never smiled again and never accepted my thank you's no matter how much I said them. Word of advice don't have a sad face if they can't provide something the way you want it if the waitress is blond and Italian. That will not go over well. You're not allowed to be quietly disappointed.

A little of the usual path, Yelp! recommended this place and was happy to have tried it. The place…read moreis classic, the service was of the best, and the food was excellent. We had the avocado, salmon eggs plate and the eggs benedict. Both were perfectly prepared and exactly what you would hope for in a top-tier cafe. The eggs had a hint of orange citrus that added to the joy of the meal. This super comfortable, clean restaurant with fantastic service and food will be on our best-of-best list in the future!

I absolutely LOVE this market. They had everything you could want and all of the food was…read moredelicious. We tried the famous Lampredotto and loved it so much. We also stopped at the truffle counter and had some apps. There is something for everyone and its wonderful that its open late.

Located in the San Lorenzo district, just a few minutes' walk from the main train station of Santa…read moreMaria Novella), Mercato Centrale is a vibrant food hall experience housed in a historic market building (very similar to the Time Out Market franchise across Europe). From the outside, it looks like a grand, iron-and-glass structure typical of European markets; inside, it opens into a bustling, multi-level space filled with food vendors, communal tables, and constant movement. The vibe is energetic, social, and slightly chaotic in a fun way - perfect for grazing, group dining, or trying multiple cuisines in one visit (from Italian to American to Mexican!). We stopped in for a quick lunch at around 2pm on a Wednesday; there was plenty of seating at high-top tables, and QR codes on paper menus make it easy to explore all the different food vendor options. It's also a fun activity to peruse the market, taking in different sights, smells, and flavors. All of us ended up opting for Schiacciatas (large Italian sandwiches that are a staple in Florence) from Massimiliano Parri, which all ended up ranging from €10-12, depending on toppings - yes, it's more expensive than what you'd get from a traditional schiacciateria, but you're also paying for the market's location and convenience. We appreciated the fact that they shave the meat right in front of you! My schiacciata came with freshly shaved ham atop crusty white bread, slathered with burrata cheese, and sprinkled with arugula and figs (I opted for no additional olive oil, since I found the ham quite rich already). I loved the contrast of textures and flavors, though I will say that the bread ended up cutting the roof of my mouth! All in all, Mercato Centrale is a bit touristy, but still miles better (and cheaper) than most "Italian" sandwich places you'd find in the US (pro tip: save your receipt for free use of their bathrooms). The variety can't be beaten, prices are reasonable for a central market, and it's steps from some of Florence's most iconic spots.

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 :)

This small wine bar was by far one of my favorite places we visited while we were visiting…read moreFlorence. The owner and staff were fantastic, very knowledgeable and provided great recommendations. The wine bar itself is a small quaint little place. Probably seats about 12 to 15 people total and has plenty of windows so you can see passersby and people watch. The cheeseboard? Get the cheeseboard. They do a fantastic job of pairing everything together to really bring so many flavors to your tastebuds. Their house wine is phenomenal and they take great pride in finding the grapes/different varietals to make it come to life. They have a both a red and a white house wine option. The second time we went - and yes, we went more than once in the four days we were there - we enjoyed one of the sandwiches and it was absolutely amazing. The bread, I can't even explain, the bread it's so flavorful and so good and so light. That paired with the delicious meats and cheeses were 100% worth it. I definitely recommend this location to anybody who is visiting Florence regularly or for their first time.

Really cool little spot with excellent food, drinks and decent beer selection. They had a nice…read moreItalian craft IPA on draft which made me happy. There is seating inside for maybe a dozen people but we chose to sit at one of the 3 small tables outside to enjoy the nice weather. Draft beer was $6 euro and the mixed drinks varied from $8-12 euro. We met Alycia who is one of the owners. She was very pleasant and friendly. We stopped for a drink and stayed for 3 hours. We also stopped for a 2nd happy hour on our last day in Florence. Worth checking out if you happen to be in town and want a quieter spot. We loved it.

Wonderful ambience, welcoming service and delicious coffee and breakfast. Loved the experience!read more

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.

Love this place...before I talk about the great food at good price the owners are so fun and…read morewelcoming. We felt as if we were having dinner at there home. We (4 adults and 2 kiddos) ate their twice and came back for drinks another night. They chatted with us both nights, played '80s American music and sang with us and had fun. Now the food. Freshly sliced prosciutto for the Carbonara (no peas), awesome! Pizza for the kiddos...gone in minutes. My wife's spinach ravioli in a light red sauce was delicious. Yum...why are you still reading this...come here!

This ended up being right near where we're staying- in fact the reciption directed us to several…read moreplaces this being one of them. We tried a couple of the others but this was our favourite. The staff here are friendly and have such a great sense of humor. They were definitely a huge part of our good experience. Thier choice in music was sensastional as well. The semi industrial look of the inside blends well with the exposes brick walls and the comic printing plates decorating where we sat. I got the lasanga, which was perfect. The cheese is so creamy with the contrast of the tart tomato sauce- I couldn't stop taking a bite when it was fresh from the oven, risking burns. Of the dishes my family ordered the other stand out was the carbonara. I cannot find words to describe how good the sauce was. Anyways it was such an experience that I'm writing this while wating for breakfast at Nostrale.

The place is intimate and the service was stellar. Our server was very knowledgeable and super…read moresweet. The menu changes every day so they make things fresh as they receive them from the market. I had ricotta and spinach stuffed ravioli with mushroom and sausage on top, YUMMY! My friend had roasted chicken and potatoes and loved their meal too. If you're American and traveling like me the value is completely worth it. €2 for house wine (which is from Tuscany) and €3 euro for wine from Naples! Would definitely recommend as a casual meal!

Love this place, we stayed right across the street so it was super convenient to have a coffee and…read morecroissant here every morning. It is a great location close to the duomo and right down the road from the Galleria dell'Accademia. The blackberry and apricot croissants were our favorite. We absolutely love the ginseng coffee since we've been in Italy. It isn't on every menu but from what we've found most cafes have it even if not on the menu. We asked for it here and it was the best one we've had yet!! It looks small from the front but there is a good size seating area in the back and a little outside courtyard. Definitely recommend!

Stopped in for lunch after reading good reviews about this vegetarian cafe/shop. We both ordered…read morefrom the lunch special which allowed you to get a pasta, a side and a special. The food was good but a little on the salty side. Still nice to have a vegetarian restaurant option!

Brac is strong in concept but middling in execution. The idea of building your own plate (a 3 item…read morebespoke sampler) is appealing but doesn't overcome the lacking flavor of the individual dishes. The green lasagna and chickpea tempeh were both surprisingly bland despite enticing descriptions. The big winner was the beet salad which I could have eaten three times that night. The service was friendly but the approach to the meal is overly theatric when they should just double down on great food. Right now they're style over substance. But major props for all vegetarian food in Italy!