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Fabulous pastries and coffee for breakfast. Up near the academia gallery. Be prepared to stand in line
Exceptional service! The best stuffed croissant I have ever had - in Italy or elsewhere. They don't skimp on the filling unlike so many other places where the entire cornetto is empty except for one tiny spot of filling in the center. We ordered the Pistachio croissant and got the Custard one on the house - it was not just us but they gave a free croissant to all the diners. Highly recommend getting either or both. The Pistachio mocha was next level, I got the medium which was huge so I can't imagine what the large must look like. Their portions are humongous, we saw huge plates on every table! For me, just the croissant and mocha itself were so filling!
Pros: - Nice service (they were giving out americanos to people waiting in line in the rain). - Quick! Staff get orders out expeditiously. Cons: - Just wayyyy too cramped. Especially when people bring their luggage it can feel almost claustrophobic. Even without luggage, tables are basically shoulder to shoulder. It's a lot. - The pistachio croissant just was not good. The pistachio cream was almost frosting and did not work well. Should've known when I saw others leaving their croissants barely touched. - The cappuccino we ordered extremely watery. If you're just trying to fill up on food, this could do the trick. They give Instagram-sized portions on things. Seems like they give pretty standard American-fare. If that's something you want, great! But even then I'd say you're probably setting yourself up for a pretty mediocre experience.
I only came for coffee and croissant. I think if you are missing American food, then yes this place is for you. But with all the hype around it, I thought it'd be better. The croissant is like a (smaller) Costco croissant filled with pistachio icing. That's right, the filling was not creamy but much thicker than I was anticipating, and tasted more like icing/frosting. Definitely the worst pistachio croissant I've had (compared to those in the US, this was my first in Italy) The cappuccino was not good either, couldn't taste the espresso and the foam was not foaming. The service was relatively friendly and quick. If you ordered main entrees it seemed like they'd give you croissants for free, which is nice. I also appreciated the free coffee samples while waiting. The house coffee tasted like a good strong black coffee. It does get very busy and may have a line. There's seating indoors and outdoors, and one restroom in the back. Anyways, again, this place felt more for the tourists missing the food back home. Not really a good place if you prefer something more simple. I can't blame them for the hype, but I wish I had looked into it more instead of just looking at the high rating.
Another amazing find in Florence thanks to Yelp. Great for brunch. They were giving on the house expresso coffee on arrival. We also received a pair of pastries. Really liked the spicy salame toast. The orange juice was so fresh. The pastries and omelets were ok. Service was quick. The restaurant had outdoor and indoor seating. It was rather small with many tables and chairs packed together. It was full. There was music playing and lots of folks talking.
WOW! This is by far the best breakfast place we've been to in Florence. There was a small line outside (almost always the sign of a good place ) but we got sat quickly. Staff is nice and friendly and overall there is a great vibe inside and outside the restaurant. Nicole was our server and she was AMAZING. She was very attentive and brought us over an extra croissant to thank us for waiting. One of the best server experiences I've had in Italy. Great food and coffee aswell. Got the marino special omlette- and it was perfect. Also a great size for the price. Cappuccino was lovely aswell. If you're looking for a a place with great food, attentive staff and a convenient location come here!!
There will likely be a line. However, it is worth the wait. Had a late breakfast consisting of an omelette and espresso. Quite possibly the best omelette I have ever had. Seating is limited and cramped, but well worth it. Service is extremely pleasant.
This was one of the most incredible dining experiences I've ever had! My boyfriend and I came for an impromptu breakfast stop and left with a new favorite restaurant. They sat us immediately and were very attentive the entire time, all while being kind and good-spirited. The decorations are fun and the chaos just adds to the fun atmosphere. To our surprise and pleasure, one of the servers brought over the most delicious pistachio croissant and espresso, as well as freshly squeezed orange juice! This was complimentary! We had no idea what we did to deserve it, but I guess it was just because we were there. We ordered paninis (pictured) and they were HUGE! For only 11€! Nicole, one of the servers, was incredibly sweet. She felt like my Italian mom. And the chef was so friendly he sent me home with a croissant because I shook his hand and told him how much I loved his food. I couldn't recommend this place more. My boyfriend said I was smiling ear to ear the entire time -- and I still am just thinking about how great that was. Thank you Ala Grande! We'll be back!
Tucked away on a busy street is the cutest caffe in florence. The service was phenomenal, specifically our server Mat. During our wait we were gifted coffee & croissants to enjoy. The restaurant is very small but filled with so much character. The food is SO FILLING and absolutely delicious. The bread and pastries are so fresh and fluffy. We found our very first matcha latte in italy and it was AMAZING.
We found our way here before a tour of the Duomo and wow we are going to be going back in a few days because it was that amazing of an experience. Our waitress was a bundle of happiness and the food/drink was next level. First, I ordered a large cappuccino and this gigantic soup bowl of delicious espresso with chocolate/pistachio comes out and im sure my face looked shocked. Next I tried the lemon tart which was delicious and tasted a lot like lemon custard. But the biggest winner of all was the pistachio croissant. The dough was sweet and flaky, and the filling was life changing. But wait there is more. At the end of our meal our waitress comes smiling over with another shot of espresso (im already shaking because of the 6 shots of espresso I've already taken in) but I had to drink it as to not be rude right? THEN when she brings our check she brings over two little Snickers for my wife and I to leave with. This place goes above and beyond and you have got to try it out. It might be my favorite breakfast place I've been to!
AMAZING! I've been in Italy for just over a week now, and I feel like food has been really hit-or-miss. However, my fiancé and I stopped in and were blown away by the friendly service, unique menu, and quaint location. We ordered the maurino omelette which was served in a very generous portion. You can tell the ingredients are fresh, and every bit of the restaurant is filled with love. I would love to come back whenever I'm back in Florence!
OMG! This place had the best service I believe from the owner or manager name Mat. Even all the servers were kind. We had luggages and they were so kind to find a place to put it. We were greeted with some complimentary espressos as well. For the food, it was quick and delicious. For the ambiance, it just felt very warm and welcoming. I wish i could go back.
Best breakfast I've had here yet! Could not recommend it enough! I had a cappuccino, Nutella stuffed pancakes, and an omelette! My friend had a croissant sandwich and orange juice! The food was so good and priced amazing esp for a sit down! The servers also let us try pastries for free and the pistachio croissant was the best I've ever had!! If you're in Florence it's a must!
Service was wonderful. The team was VERY friendly and kind. The coffee is American sized (16oz and 24oz). Alternative milks and / or flavors in your coffee were extra but they had iced drinks ! They take cash and card. Casual and had fans to keep you cool. read more
A very tourist friendly breakfast and coffee spot. They serve complimentary coffee the moment you sit 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. read more
3 months ago
6 months ago
Fabulous pastries and coffee for breakfast. Up near the academia gallery. Be prepared to stand in line read more
Exceptional service! The best stuffed croissant I have ever had - in Italy or elsewhere. They don't skimp on the filling unlike so many other places where the entire cornetto is empty except for one tiny spot of filling in the center. We ordered the Pistachio croissant and got the Custard one on the house - it was not just us but they gave a free croissant to all the diners. Highly recommend getting either or both. The Pistachio mocha was next level, I got the medium which was huge so I can't imagine what the large must look like. Their portions are humongous, we saw huge plates on every table! For me, just the croissant and mocha itself were so filling! read more
Pros: - Nice service (they were giving out americanos to people waiting in line in the rain). - Quick! Staff get orders out expeditiously. Cons: - Just wayyyy too cramped. Especially when people bring their luggage it can feel almost claustrophobic. Even without luggage, tables are basically shoulder to shoulder. It's a lot. - The pistachio croissant just was not good. The pistachio cream was almost frosting and did not work well. Should've known when I saw others leaving their croissants barely touched. - The cappuccino we ordered extremely watery. If you're just trying to fill up on food, this could do the trick. They give Instagram-sized portions on things. Seems like they give pretty standard American-fare. If that's something you want, great! But even then I'd say you're probably setting yourself up for a pretty mediocre experience. read more
I only came for coffee and croissant. I think if you are missing American food, then yes this place is for you. But with all the hype around it, I thought it'd be better. The croissant is like a (smaller) Costco croissant filled with pistachio icing. That's right, the filling was not creamy but much thicker than I was anticipating, and tasted more like icing/frosting. Definitely the worst pistachio croissant I've had (compared to those in the US, this was my first in Italy) The cappuccino was not good either, couldn't taste the espresso and the foam was not foaming. The service was relatively friendly and quick. If you ordered main entrees it seemed like they'd give you croissants for free, which is nice. I also appreciated the free coffee samples while waiting. The house coffee tasted like a good strong black coffee. It does get very busy and may have a line. There's seating indoors and outdoors, and one restroom in the back. Anyways, again, this place felt more for the tourists missing the food back home. Not really a good place if you prefer something more simple. I can't blame them for the hype, but I wish I had looked into it more instead of just looking at the high rating. read more
1 year ago
Another amazing find in Florence thanks to Yelp. Great for brunch. They were giving on the house expresso coffee on arrival. We also received a pair of pastries. Really liked the spicy salame toast. The orange juice was so fresh. The pastries and omelets were ok. Service was quick. The restaurant had outdoor and indoor seating. It was rather small with many tables and chairs packed together. It was full. There was music playing and lots of folks talking. read more
11 months ago
WOW! This is by far the best breakfast place we've been to in Florence. There was a small line outside (almost always the sign of a good place ) but we got sat quickly. Staff is nice and friendly and overall there is a great vibe inside and outside the restaurant. Nicole was our server and she was AMAZING. She was very attentive and brought us over an extra croissant to thank us for waiting. One of the best server experiences I've had in Italy. Great food and coffee aswell. Got the marino special omlette- and it was perfect. Also a great size for the price. Cappuccino was lovely aswell. If you're looking for a a place with great food, attentive staff and a convenient location come here!! read more
1 year ago
There will likely be a line. However, it is worth the wait. Had a late breakfast consisting of an omelette and espresso. Quite possibly the best omelette I have ever had. Seating is limited and cramped, but well worth it. Service is extremely pleasant. read more
1 year ago
This was one of the most incredible dining experiences I've ever had! My boyfriend and I came for an impromptu breakfast stop and left with a new favorite restaurant. They sat us immediately and were very attentive the entire time, all while being kind and good-spirited. The decorations are fun and the chaos just adds to the fun atmosphere. To our surprise and pleasure, one of the servers brought over the most delicious pistachio croissant and espresso, as well as freshly squeezed orange juice! This was complimentary! We had no idea what we did to deserve it, but I guess it was just because we were there. We ordered paninis (pictured) and they were HUGE! For only 11€! Nicole, one of the servers, was incredibly sweet. She felt like my Italian mom. And the chef was so friendly he sent me home with a croissant because I shook his hand and told him how much I loved his food. I couldn't recommend this place more. My boyfriend said I was smiling ear to ear the entire time -- and I still am just thinking about how great that was. Thank you Ala Grande! We'll be back! read more
Tucked away on a busy street is the cutest caffe in florence. The service was phenomenal, specifically our server Mat. During our wait we were gifted coffee & croissants to enjoy. The restaurant is very small but filled with so much character. The food is SO FILLING and absolutely delicious. The bread and pastries are so fresh and fluffy. We found our very first matcha latte in italy and it was AMAZING. read more
We found our way here before a tour of the Duomo and wow we are going to be going back in a few days because it was that amazing of an experience. Our waitress was a bundle of happiness and the food/drink was next level. First, I ordered a large cappuccino and this gigantic soup bowl of delicious espresso with chocolate/pistachio comes out and im sure my face looked shocked. Next I tried the lemon tart which was delicious and tasted a lot like lemon custard. But the biggest winner of all was the pistachio croissant. The dough was sweet and flaky, and the filling was life changing. But wait there is more. At the end of our meal our waitress comes smiling over with another shot of espresso (im already shaking because of the 6 shots of espresso I've already taken in) but I had to drink it as to not be rude right? THEN when she brings our check she brings over two little Snickers for my wife and I to leave with. This place goes above and beyond and you have got to try it out. It might be my favorite breakfast place I've been to! read more
2 years ago
1 year ago
2 years ago
AMAZING! I've been in Italy for just over a week now, and I feel like food has been really hit-or-miss. However, my fiancé and I stopped in and were blown away by the friendly service, unique menu, and quaint location. We ordered the maurino omelette which was served in a very generous portion. You can tell the ingredients are fresh, and every bit of the restaurant is filled with love. I would love to come back whenever I'm back in Florence! read more
2 years ago
OMG! This place had the best service I believe from the owner or manager name Mat. Even all the servers were kind. We had luggages and they were so kind to find a place to put it. We were greeted with some complimentary espressos as well. For the food, it was quick and delicious. For the ambiance, it just felt very warm and welcoming. I wish i could go back. read more
4 years ago
Best breakfast I've had here yet! Could not recommend it enough! I had a cappuccino, Nutella stuffed pancakes, and an omelette! My friend had a croissant sandwich and orange juice! The food was so good and priced amazing esp for a sit down! The servers also let us try pastries for free and the pistachio croissant was the best I've ever had!! If you're in Florence it's a must! read more
2 years ago
Italy is full of good coffee and pastry's. I will try to only review the ones that are memorable. The pistachio latte sticks out as one of the best coffees I had in Italy. read more
2 years ago
Amazing food, amazing staff, amazing time! This is hands down the most fun cafe my family and I went to read more
1 year ago
we lovedddd this place!! such good food, portions, service, you name it! definitely stop here if in florence read more
This place is awesome!! They have bagels and pancakes of all types and a lot of omelettes and just so many breakfast options, but also the staff is the sweetest the nicest staff I've experienced in Europe!! They gave us free pastries even during a busy hour, rather than rushing us out. It is a cute and lovely vibe. I got a yummy banana cake (bread) slice and espresso. The pistachio filled croissant was SO PHENOMENAL!! Sorta white chocolate + pistachio type filling. 10/10 read more
2 years ago
3 years ago
Friendly service, welcoming atmosphere. The waitress and owner provided a free croissant! Large coffee sizes when ordered. Fairly good food overall. read more
I visited today. I have tried some of the best coffee shops in the world during my travels, and this one now stands among them. The owner is exceptionally friendly and gracious. Customer service is stellar. The coffee is amazing. It's just... perfect. It seems super high quality. The milk seems very fresh, too. The pastry (pistachio flavor) was also wonderful. I cannot more highly recommend this place. read more
4 years ago
The Best Pistachio croissant I've had, the service was amazing and the food was fresh and delicious. read more
3 years ago
3 years ago
Excellent service. Great food and prices. The place gets full. You may need to wait in line for a few minutes. It's hot inside. Be ready for that! It's worth it. The XL coffee is huge...bigger than it looks in the picture. I took the rest home and drank it in three separate occasions. The waiters were super sweet and accommodating. Grazie mille! read more
3 years ago
The cutest little cafe located near the Medici Palace and the Duomo! The food was delicious and they had lots of options ranging from pancakes/bagels to paninis/sandwiches/toast to pasta as well as drinks (coffee/juice/smoothies/shots/wine). The staff is also super friendly and even gave me a free croissant (as well as other tables). They were always checking up on us with big smiles on their faces. So welcoming! Would definitely stop by if you're in the area! read more
2 years ago
2 years ago
Super cool cafe! Of course had to get the pistachio pancakes and they were good! I ate them all . Also the XL cappuccino is huge! Service was a little slow but they were super busy. Plus it was nice to sit and chat with friend. Staff was super kind. Even gave us a free candy at checkout. Also asked if they could've done anything better. Truly valued our feedback. Great place! read more
By far our favorite cafe in all of Italy. My husband hadn't gotten his morning coffee yet, so after we had a ton of food, I searched for nearby cafes and happened upon this place. After seeing that it was rated really close to 5 stars, I decided it was the place to be! When we got here, we noticed that they had an XXL cappucino, and we had to get it for him lol. He was SUPER happy and excited, and it was delicious. They also had a mocha coffee as well, and I enjoyed it. The service was also one of the best we had in Italy, and we wish they were open the next day, cuz we definitely walked back LOL. Definitely stop by if you have the chance! read more
First visit to Florence/ Italy. I would recommend this place to anyone. The food was excellent the staff was very friendly, and they even brought us a delicious pastry that was complementary. The panini was by far the best I've ever had. The bread couldn't have been more fresh. If you're looking for an affordable delicious breakfast go here. read more
3 years ago
Amazing food, servers were incredibly nice, (they even gave us complimentary pastries), very caring and attentive. The vibe of the place is great, nice music in the background. And the prices were incredible for what you get. only 8 euros for a ton of food. Highly recommend. read more
5 years ago
Best breakfast we've had in Italy so far. To start off, the coffee was amazing and came in the biggest portions we've seen in Europe. The fruit ricotta pancakes were better than I expected, which is saying a lot considering I have pretty high standards for breakfast foods. Our experience was elevated by the wonderful service from the friendly, kindhearted staff who offered us croissants and espresso on the house. Would definitely recommend. read more
3 years ago
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