Premium espresso in a relaxed, Brooklyn-vibe space Coffee culture is everywhere in Florence- yet the espresso is not generally as refined as what we can get in major US cities, particularly the indie coffee shops that source and roast their own beans. Some of the fancy-looking cafes in Florence have baristas in ties and vests using prepackaged cartridges in their espresso machines- ouch! Here at this charming little spot, you can get a carefully sourced, smooth pull of espresso. Our lattes were presented in glass tumblers with an ornate swan design in the foam, a degree of difficulty harder than the leaf or heart motifs common in US indie coffee shops. Food was excellent- both the Madame (ham and cheese and egg on white toast) and the Avocado Toast with smoked salmon on hearty multigrain. And there's WiFi :-) read more

Ditta Artigianale - Cafes Near Me - Florence, FI

Awesome place to pick up some non-Italian food while in Italy. On my trip, I was longing for a REAL breakfast--not one loaded with pastries and coffee but one served with eggs and meat and veggies! Well, Ditta Artigianale was exactly what the doctor ordered for sure! Here, I was able to get a Croque-Madame, chocked full of meat and topped with an egg... AND American style coffee, which they brew with either a syphon, aeropress, or V60 method (they let you choose!!!). The interior of Ditta is more modern than most places around Florence, which are more "old world" in decor and spirit. I appreciated this because it gets old eating eating in places that look a bit like museums. Also, the staff is friendly and super accommodating. Definitely check this place out if you're in Florence for more than a few days. You'll welcome the change. read more

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I had gotten here before they got busy and put my order in and paid, but I noticed they served the people who arrived after before me. I had ordered the French toast and after waiting over 20 minutes I had to remind the cashier/server that I haven't received my food yet. She went to put the order in after I reminded her. And in the meantime my cappuccino was cold. So disappointed especially since this place had such good reviews. The people next to me had received their food and was finished. And I still hasn't received my order. Total wait time to get my food... 35 minutes. I asked for a hot cappuccino, and after taking away the cold one....took 10 minutes to bring a hot one. Cappuccino was good. The French toast was ok. I got them based on a review that someone exclaimed them to be in their top 3. I love French toast (a bit of a snob about them :) ) and these were no where near even the top 10. Skip the French toast and stay with the scrambled eggs instead. read more

Ditta Artigianale - Cafes Near Me - Florence, FI

What a busy little coffee shop. For as prevalent as coffee is in Italy, you would think there'd be some good competition. Alas, it appears Ditta Artigianale Is amongst the best. The place is small, and tables are mixed in size. You can get to go or stay in, but on Friday morning this place had a little wait. You can also awkwardly stand near the register. Also, the process for ordering food is quite odd, because you need to locate their piece of paper and one of their pens, fill it out, then hand it to the lady at the cash register. Avocado toast with egg looked enticing in general, but the avocado looked processed or out of packaging. Unfortunately, you need fresh for avocado for this. I went with the chocolate French toast and it was amongst my top 3 French toasts ever. read more

Ditta Artigianale - Cafes Near Me - Florence, FI

The group of stylish, polite, kind and gracious and inviting staff are worth the visit alone! As much as I want to learn the language and try to speak, it is also nice to have people meet you in the comfort zone, and they do that well here! Thank you! I enjoyed the gluten free avocado toast with a side of scrambled eggs. My black tea was yummy, steeping in a cotton tea sack, surrounded by international students, I highly recommend to a young person looking to meet like minds! read more

(4.5 stars) Maybe the best all around coffee shop we've been to in Italy yet. The croissants were the only real disappointment, more like a cake than a light pastry. But the coffee approach is more similar to a third-wave US shop, with pour-over options (loved the Kenya) and single origin espressos. Would definitely go out of my way just to stop here and refuel for the day. read more

Ditta Artigianale - Cafes Near Me - Florence, FI

This place caters to the Starbucks crowd. However, the coffee is much better. They have a great variety of coffee beans and drinks including chai latte, cold brew, teas, juices, cocktails, etc. What impressed me was the Shakerato. It's an espresso shot shaken over ice and served in a champagne glass. Better than the iced latte I had contemplated getting. This place has brunch, lunch and dinner. It's a hipster, coffee drinker's paradise. Update: We went back the next day to try their breakfast. Ordered pancake. Nope. Apparently their machine was broken. Ok. I ordered the croque monsieur and hubby ordered the croque madam. Well, coffee came promptly but it took 30 mins to get our sandwiches. Hubby had to go up to the counter and show them our receipt to get them to make our food. The irony was that we were seated right across from the kitchen and cooks. The croque monsieur had too much cream and the quality of the ham was no better than grocery store shelf ham. Also, while I was finishing my coffee, I saw one of the cooks outright sneeze on the food he was preparing. He did not seem to care. For a coffee place this would be 5 stars. As a restaurant, I'd give it a 1 star. I really did want to like this place more because it is hip but I can't excuse bad service, mediocre food or unsanitary practices. read more

Ditta Artigianale - Great coffee and atmosphere. - Cafes Near Me - Florence, FI

Adorable ambiance, really good breakfast and amazing pistachio croissant! Service was good, just the typically slow service I'm noticing is the norm around Italy. Definitely would recommend to sit and enjoy the surroundings with a cup of coffee or a full breakfast. read more

Small place on a tourist street, small tables, few were empty in December, may be more busy in the season. Ditto's breakfast was nice, good portion, avocado toast simple but tasty, flat white 4/5, pumpkin spice latte 4/5 read more

Ditta Artigianale - flat white 3€, ditto's breakfast 13, pumpkin spice latte 5.5, avocado toast 6.5 - Cafes Near Me - Florence, FI

Yum. Great options excelente coffee for a coffee snob. Even have no dirt options for creamer.

Go to the other location! This location is small and dingy and ridden by flies!! We sat in the back room with the wooden tables perpendicular to the wall with 2 black metal chairs. I'm a tiny girl and couldn't get into my seat comfortable because of another tiny girl sitting behind me. Every time she moved, she bumped my chair. I got so annoyed I swear I was about to turn around and start a fight.. but eventually she realized that she was bumping me and finally apologized when I gave her a dirty look. The lamp at the table was super bright and distracting and the wire kept hitting my face. Food presentation was pretty but the place needs a makeover. I had the croque madame which got dropped on the floor in the kitchen. My husband saw the chef drop it so she made another and I had to wait. It was okay.. seasoned well but the bread was so dry it was like eating sandpaper. The bread needed to be buttered. My hubby ordered the eggs and bacon which were good. He also got French toast which we didn't finish because it tasted weird and herby. Overall, okay. Not sure if we would go back. Try the other location. You might get a seat with ample space to sit like a human being. Instead of a sardine stuffed in a can. read more

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So good and the service is great!! Eggs are amazing and so is the coffee. Such a good atmosphere, perfect for doing work!

Amazing brunch food and coffee. Ordered salmon avocado crunch, which is an egg, arugula, cheese, smoked salmon baked in half avocado with skin. A little bit too salty to my taste (my taste is on the plain side), but overall is good. French toast was ok. Next time I would ask syrup on the side as it was a little bit too sweet for me. read more

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Florence was a one-day trip for me in November 2018. I was walking all over the city and starving. So I found Ditta along the way and am so glad that I did. As soon as I walked in, I heard old school 90s hip-hop and saw the baristas jamming out. This made my heart happy because I knew this spot was obviously going to be cool. I ordered an espresso, avocado toast with eggs and the coffee french toast at the counter. Everything was delicious! Service was great as well. Try to snag a table right across from the counter so you can people watch. I was by myself and it was great to see locals getting together - very chill atmosphere. Not sure when I'll be back in Italy but I'm stopping here when I do for sure! read more

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This is a nice breakfast/brunch spot. I ordered the croque madame and a cup of tea with milk. The food was really good & I liked that the tea was brewed in the teapot so you could enjoy more than one cup of tea (a lot of places give you a tea bag and hot water, and since the cups are usually small, you end up with a lot of left over water). The girl at that took my order could've been a lot nicer, but whatever. The food was good so I'll let it slide. read more

Ditta Artigianale - Croque madame - Cafes Near Me - Florence, FI

I'll be honest I was like I'm not coming to Italy to order a sandwich but honestly this place is very good, very quick, super fresh and made us HOT coffee. Will be back tomorrow for sure by the way the service is also very good. read more

Ditta Artigianale - Cafes Near Me - Florence, FI

Great iced salted caramel coffee on the south side! Not too much sugar and made with strong coffee. Made it my morning routine while in Florence. read more

This is an adorable little place! The staff is friendly, the food and drinks are great, and so is the music! In my time in Florence I tried two of the cocktails and several of the coffee drinks in addition to their gluten-free scrambled egg breakfast . Everything was fresh and delicious- I highly recommend stopping here! P.S. please keep in mind that the atmosphere here is relaxed: it's not the turn-and-burn pace that you find in The States. Be patient- it's worth the wait! read more

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great place: ordered the combo brunch menu (12€) and avocado toast+scrambled eggs (6€+5€). All fresh ingredients and very well prepared. Place was cozy and warm, would definitely come back there. read more

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Eventually I came back for a whole meal, my first approach was for a chocolate and it wasn't enough! We tried the croque madame (with the egg on top) in two variants: the ham and cheese and the eggplant, dried tomatoes and cheese, both delicious although I keep saying the veggie choices are tastier! Then we had a chocolate with milk (which it's very good since it comes from a very renowned dairy in Florence) and an Americano (it can be brewed in three different ways you gotta choose), all accompanying a red velvet cupcake and a slice of cheesecake that were amazing! I have to say this place is at its best for desserts and coffees. Tip for the owner: get bigger mugs. I definitely enjoy better the Americano in its proper American size! As for the rest, vintage, hipster, casual, fair priced and chill out at every time of the day. Tip for the customers: get a reservation first!! read more

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I really like this place. Great for a quick pastry on the go or a sit down coffee/breakfast place. I've tried their regular and chocolate stuffed croissants, both very soft and flaky, chocolate is very concentrated in the middle as oppose to spread throughout but they arent that big to begin with. They have a variety of crogue monsier and croque madame sandwiches. I tried the proscuitto croque madam and Aubs got the vegetarian croque madam. Both very good and surprisingly filling. There is a poached egg on top that can become runny if you pop it. Server spoke perfect english, was super nice and quick. I didnt get coffee, I know its a coffee shop but I'm not a coffee drinker. The other patrons seem to be enjoying the coffee. read more

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Outstanding coffee. Totally awesome brews, and several varieties (tea, too, but not sampled). Service (the kitchen) is really slow, but it's worth the wait (very good, although I was starved). American dishes, British breakfast. Scrambled eggs, even. Bring a bag of patience with you. You'll be rewarded. Good WiFi, too. read more

One of my favorite cafes ever! BEST cappuccino I've had in Italy, and best Croque Monsieur ever!! This cafe is a very cozy and welcoming atmosphere and the staff is so friendly! (Even towards Americans!) They encouraged us to eat first and enjoy and then come up and pay later. They have free wifi too. The chocolate Nutella croissant is delicious. While not that flaky like a traditional French croissant, it is deliciously rich. The cappuccino here is absolutely incredible. There is a whole section on the menu explaining where they source their milk from and why it is better quality. And I completely agree, it is the best coffee I've ever had! I am not much of a coffee person, I usually don't like coffee, but LOVED this! I went back the next day for another one. The Croque Monsieur was delicious too! This was the main reason I went to this place. During my trip to Paris I was really looking forward to trying the best croque monsieur, but this one was far better!! It had cheese on top, and ham and cheese inside. The bread was perfect, and in the very middle of the sandwich was a melted pocket of a different type of cheese which really made this croque stand out above the rest. So delicious! And on top of the great food and coffee and atmosphere, it's also incredibly cheap!! My cappuccino was €2 and my Croque Monsieur was only €7 This is one of my top recommendations for Florence, and this street in particular has several of the other best food spots around, so definitely check it out! read more

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This place is a beautiful brunch getaway. The food presentation is beautiful. The waiters are friendly but quite slow which is a shame to see such terribly slow service in a place that has so much potential to be something special. The food is very authentic (when it arrives) and it has beautiful window setting which is very good for people watching. I had the tuna carpaccio which was lovely. I also had the croque madame with tuna which was very very good. The Caesar salad was ok. My big issue which is why this brunch place didn't receive 5 stars was because the service was very much a painful experience. Nonetheless, the location is very pretty and the coffee is very good. I personally had a glass of rose which really complimented my eggs. I might come back when it is less crowded. If you have time to sit around and money to spend, this is the place for you! read more

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This is hands down my favourite coffee shop on the PLANET. We stumbled upon this and for the rest of the week, we came here daily (sometimes 2x)! This is so much more than just an espresso. They house blend is just outrageous, we tried to buy some to take home, but everyday we came back they were sold out. The house blend feels like a blond costa rican coffee with a slight citrus taste to it. You have to just try it. The folks here are serious about there coffee: the La Marzocca they have for espresso has handles where they can adjust the pressure on each pour which in turn, affects the flavor. We visited both locations, and both are lovely. Personally, I preferred the music at Via dei Neri! I am not a morning person. At all. I woke up an hour early on my last day to make sure I could get a last latte before we left Florence. Guess what? They had a bag of coffee for purchase as well that day! read more

This is heaven for Flat White lovers who miss their Kiwi style coffee (OK, Australian too) in Italy. The service is slow, but the coffee is worth the wait. When I asked the barista why they made flat whites he told me that he and his friend had spent some time in London and were inspired by the places they had worked there. The brunch, coffee and tapas menu reminded me of a hip place you'd find in London, New York, Melbourne/Sydney or Auckland/Wellington. I will definitely be back and make the most of the opportunity to have an excellent flat white while I'm in Europe! read more

Ditta Artigianale - Signage is minimal on the outside, but the mention of 'flat white' on selection board caught my attention as I was walking by - Cafes Near Me - Florence, FI

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My boyfriend and I loved this place! He especially loved it, because they had filtered coffee, not just americano. So we went to this place both mornings we were in Florence it was so good. read more

Ditta Artigianale - Avocado toast with eggs added. The ricotta pancakes were also *amazing!* but I didn't get a photo of those. - Cafes Near Me - Florence, FI

My husband and I were craving a more hearty (ahem, American) breakfast after a week of just pastries and we loved everything here! First of all, they have a full coffee menu - not just espresso like all the other cafes in italy - AND the coffee was really good too! Definitely on par with the coffee shops in our neighborhood in Los Angeles! The vibe of this place is really cute - very trendy. It almost feels out of place in such an old city. The service was quick, too. You can order at the counter or sit down and be waited on. We shared the croque madam which was delicious! They also make some great fresh squeezed orange juice. read more

Cozy, intimate and perfect for the start of the day. Good breakfast options and coffee. Also great for an afternoon snack. People are super friendly and professional. No matter what time of the day you arrive, the place is busy but as soon as you select your food and coffee, the staff will help you to be seated. read more

Ditta Artigianale - Cafes Near Me - Florence, FI

Wonderful place for coffee and breakfast. We also ordered the exotic juice and my son said they have the best chai latte. Get there early as it got packed around 10 am. Will definitely be back here when I'm in Florence. read more

Ditta Artigianale - Cafes Near Me - Florence, FI

This place is not for parties larger than 2-4. Food and service was good. Keep the guide for ordering in mind, which will also help you find out if there is seating for you. 1. Grab a menu, a pen and a note pad 2. Find a place to sit, at a table or the counter 3. Decide what you want and write it down 4. Bring everything to the front and they'll give you a number This has been my favorite coffee in Italy. Just good! I ordered the Ditta plate to experience as much as I could, and it was a lot of food. I couldn't finish it everything, but was close. The yogurt and honey with walnuts was delicious. Honey in Italy has been light and just the right amount of sweet. The jam was very nice and the greens made my day since there just doesn't seem to be much in the way of greens to eat in Italy. You also leave your dishes on your table when you're done. We weren't sure about this, so we asked. If you don't mind the hipster feel, I highly recommend this spot. read more

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The French toast with coffee & cardamom was exceptional! The coffee flavor was very subtle and it was a nice spin on a classic French toast. The restaurant is very quaint and was quite busy when we got there. You can sit and eat or you can just order coffee and a pastry to go, either way it will be a quality meal! read more

Rating as a coffee shop, not a restaurant. This place was nicely decorated, steps from our Florence Airbnb, and we came here twice for coffee and croissants. The espresso machine was broken the first time, which seems like is a common occurrence based on reviews here, so knocking off a star. We had cold brews instead which were quite good. Solid choice overall if you're staying in the area. read more

The cutest cafe near the Arno. It's definitely geared towards Americans but not in a cloying way. They have a range of non-dairy milks, making it vegan-friendly! They have a variety of hot options and bakery options. I had avocado toast with eggs and the eggs were somehow cold which was odd but they were still good. I wouldn't recommend coming here with a group because seating is a limited. The baristas are kind and helpful and easy to work with. read more

Very cute place and nice servers. If you want more than a pastry, go after 9am because that's when the kitchen opens. Croissants are delicious but espresso was a little bitter. read more

Ok so let me just get this bit of blasphemy out of the way first: I am not impressed with Italian espresso. There, I said it. I've had it years and years ago and thought it was fun because ITALY! ESPRESSO! But now I am a third wave cafe-r all the way. I am not a fussy American who's never traveled and wants Folgers. We live in Seattle and it's just that I have VERY high standards and am used to a vast array of high quality, unique small roasters served by baristas who have huge passion for coffee/espresso. I cannot stand Illy and the like. I seek out the small roasters everywhere I go - all over the US and abroad. So when I found a place here in Florence that roasts and puts some thought into their beans, I ran over. I was not disappointed. My latte, with its depth of flavor and smooth, velvety foam was a welcome change from the lackluster lattes w watery foam and bitter espresso. I wish I'd gone here every day instead of finding it on the last. I'm just over the idea of "espresso in Italy because it's Italy." That doesn't make it good. What makes coffee good is attention to detail, passion, and variety. I even got a couple bags of beans to take home. AND the barista was very nice. I got a chocolate cookie that was a little dry, but that's ok. I didn't go for the cookies. Some people around me had meals (sandwiches, etc) that looked delicious. If you're the average coffee drinker and don't mind the average Italian coffee, then I'm sure you can take or leave this place. But if you like GOOD coffee and espresso, go here. If you're heavily into the coffee culture and are picky, go here. I mean, they even do pour overs and aeropress! *fist bump* Bottom line, when I want good espresso, I want good espresso. The standard Italian espresso in most places isn't it. read more

This review is for dining in - our experience when ordering takeaway coffee (a no-no in Italy, but we were in a rush to catch the train) was not so great; our cappuccinos were cold and mostly milk. We had to wait a bit for our order to be taken, but overall we very much enjoyed our meal. After many days of cappuccinos and croissants for breakfast, we were craving a real meal in the morning, and Ditta Artigianale did not disappoint. We ordered the scrambled eggs with bacon and the French toast, and had a couple of cappuccinos. Everything was delicious. The restaurant itself also feels like a lot of students frequent it - modern decor and cute. Definitely eat here (but stay a while - don't order takeaway coffee). read more

Third wave coffee in the land of black roast espresso? It's possible, guys, and you can find it at Ditta Artiginale! Aeropress? Check. V80 pourover? Check. Delicately made cappuccino? Check. Not to diss the Italians, who essentially, created the art of espresso, but I'm all about the American approach to coffee most of the time. This place helped me find solace in the land of generic, mass-roasted espresso beans that is Italy. They roast their own beans and source them responsibly. The baristas take care to weigh and measure the coffee to water ratio of each brew. I can respect it. They also have a pretty bangin, healthy food menu, though it's not very cheap. Why four stars? Because they're not incredibly efficient. I mean, most of Italy is not. For example, today, I wanted to sit but they were full, so I asked for my cappuccino to go. I stood at the counter for a long time waiting for them to make my coffee so I could pay them, which resulted in a line. People were being helped in a weird order and it was a confusing and uncomfortable experience. They were busy though, so I'll forgive them. Lastly, you can only get small espresso drinks to go. They offer a "big cappuccino," which is the size we're used to in the States, but you can still only get a small capp to go. You also can't get pourover or cold brew to go. read more

With all the choices you might have for breakfast and coffee and this beautiful town please consider this place. I must say I probably had the best coffee ever at this authentic little coffee bar. The staff was fantastic and the food was amazing but the coffee was exceptional. read more

Fantastic coffe . On edge of style and trends. Cold brew tonic ! Nice cocktails ! No hidden payment read more

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