La Milkeria

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 :)

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Tiramisu latte

The Diner

3.8(122 reviews)

0.1 km•Duomo

If you're looking for a late brunch, this is a good place to go. However, I've had much better…read morebrunch in the U.S many times! The food came fast and big portioned but the quality was okay. My egg scramble was made with different ingredients than what I requested. The hashbrown tasted really weird too. Not sure what they put in it and how they made it. Also my friend's order which stated 2 eggs on thr menu came with just one egg. I don't think the waitress was very attentive. Overall it was okay for a late breakfast.

The Diner is just that: an American diner. If you're an abroad student desperately craving some…read morepancakes or eggs benedict, then this may be your place. However, I would advise going elsewhere. The service is decent and the prices are good, but the food is sub-par.

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Greek [egg white] omelette and home fries

Melaleuca

4.7(75 reviews)

0.5 km•Santa Croce

The service here was incredible! Everyone was so nice and accommodating to everyone. There was…read morekinda long waitlist (20-30 mins) to be seated, and the host served everyone so kindly. food was also incredible. Me and my friends were starving and this place had exactly what we were looking for. We got the big breakkie which came w two eggs, sausage, bacon, sourdough, some spinach and I believe a little tomato jam(?)! Also was so cute inside!

This place gets great reviews. The cinnamon bun is great. Bagel breakfast sandwich should in no way…read morebe called a NY bagel. Looks like a frozen bagel Ordered the cinnamon bun before breakfast entrees and waited over 15 minutes after asking multiple times and being told the microwave was backed up. Of course received mains first. Server lacked being honest and forthcoming

Interior.

Chai tea with oat milk

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Dining Room

Rooster Cafè

4.4(107 reviews)

0.2 km•Duomo

Who knew one of the best eggs benedict I would have would be at an American cafe in Florence! My…read moreboyfriend found this cafe online and wanted to try it, it was packed when we arrived. We got seats at the bar luckily. He ordered a fresh orange juice and I got an iced American coffee. We each got the florentino benedict and they were really tasty. Fresh english muffin and the hollendase sauce was really good. Friendly staff and we got to have a little slice of home while on our journey.

We were excited to find an American owned establishment that serves mainly eggs and protein…read more We couldn't pass up the French toast, which was amazing, we had the meat lovers omelette, and the eggs. The mocha and latte were fabulous as well. A+ will definitely come here again.

Inside

The blue dream

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Rooster special smoothie

Ditta Artigianale

4.1(97 reviews)

0.8 km•Palazzo Pitti

Stayed in the area during our stay in Florence and this cafe quickly became our go to favorite for…read moreour morning coffee and take away breakfast. Coffee was delicious and on point. Loved the laid back atmosphere and plenty of seats by the window to enjoy your coffee. Staff was very welcoming and friendly. I recommend their ice vanilla latte if visiting during the summer months, you won't regret it!

Really cute ambiance outdoors playing music from the 2000's. Vast menu for drinks, coffee, etc,…read morewith great pastries. Apparently they do a coffee school or you can book out a barista for 90 mins for 70 Euros for a 2 person session, so it would be a great experience for coffee lovers. Got the matcha latte which is made with ceremonial matcha and also got an iced lemon tea. Both were 10/10 and absolutely would get again. Plus, they have really nice bathrooms equipped with a baby changing table!

Mid-morning on a Monday... no line and plenty of comfy seats to choose from.

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Menu and espresso machine.

Le Vespe Cafe

4.6(234 reviews)

0.4 km•Santa Croce

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!

Whole bean coffee is available for purchase too!

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The mighty coffee cup -- guests can pick espresso, drip/filter coffee, or even canned nitro cold brew!

Gilli

3.5(219 reviews)

0.3 km•Duomo

The food was good and the service was great but the ambiance was even better!…read more Highly recommend. :)

I was looking for a good patisserie in Florence, and Gilli repeatedly came up. I bookmarked it and…read morekept the place in mind when my trip finally came. I stopped by Gilli for the first time around 9pm on a Sunday night. The place stayed open night, which was very convenient especially since we've been having late dinners. I had the chance to enjoy a sit down in their outdoor patio. It's located right next to a piano bar and other busking performers when there wasn't entertainment at the bar next door. Ordering was interesting. You don't pay at the counter but rather at the corner register for everything to-go. On one of the nights when we grabbed a couple of drinks at Gilli, the server loaded my desserts order on a card that I redeemed to my waiter. Then my desserts were served to me a few moments later. So I had tried ricciarelli at another pasticceria down the street, but Gilli's were far more superior. The almond flavor was more prominent, the texture was much softer, and the powdered sugar wasn't broken. Loved it so much that I got boxes of it for myself and loved ones. I had the pleasure of trying all their "mignons" (mignardises) and was particularly fond of the lemon with pistachios, chocolate passion fruit, and coconut chocolate ones. That said, I always had to have ricciarelli among the little bites.

Old world charm

The Set Up

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From outside. What it attracted me.

Ala Grande Caffè

4.8(86 reviews)

0.7 km•Indipendenza

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

Service was wonderful. The team was VERY friendly and kind…read more 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.

0.5 km•Santa Maria Novella

Pistachio croissant, lemon tart, nutella/pistachio croissant

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Omelette

La Ménagère

3.9(279 reviews)

This place was an adorable, they so had so many cute items. I could easily see bringing someone…read morevisiting to the store to get an Instagram photo and my daughter would've loved it! The food was pretty good, we came around brunch and missed out on a few things I would've liked to try but overall it was pretty good. The service left much to be desired but I think she was just very busy and we were not moving very quickly that morning. I would definitely come again, maybe early enough for a chocolate croissant next time.

Awesome ambiance, great service, delicious food! Highly recommend for a casual brunch, easy…read morelunch/dinner with frien or romantic outing. We eat fish/veg and were really happy with the choices. Can't speak for the traditional carnivore diet. Highly recommend!

Boutique area

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Aperol Spritz

Oliandolo

4.0(21 reviews)

0.5 km•Duomo

Nice spot right near the academy gallery (home of the famous 'statue of David'). We ordered a tray…read moreof Tuscan cold cuts, a margarita pizza, and two different pasta dishes; a penne dish with truffle and sausage, and a spaghetti dish with ragu. Overall good dining experience, pizza was subpar compared to other places in Florence, but the pasta was good. The truffle penne was phenomenal, extremely flavorful and cooked el dente, just to my liking. Service was great with super nice staff 1 star deduction for slightly high pricing, and subpar pizza in comparison to surrounding restaurants.

The food was pretty good but I was surprised when I went to pay that there was a 3 euro cover per…read moreperson. It wasn't clear if it was for the bread they gave us in the beginning or if everyone pays it regardless. They also had a special daily menu and our waitress told me that the drink would be €15. When I went to pay, it was €20. Since I already pushed back a bit to question the three euro per person cover charge. I didn't feel like also bringing up the difference in drink price. But I wish they had been more transparent about the prices. For me and my mom ended up being $74 USD.

Inside dining

Spaghetti, red sauce and pork

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Francesco P.

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13 years ago

Posto all'apparenza carino con Personale cortese, peccato che invece di una crepe salata mi è stato portato un piatto del tutto diverso non inerente alla descrizione, e per niente gustoso. La crepe servita era fredda con una consistenza spugnosa e secca. (Non era per niente una crepe salata) read more

Clara L.

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7 years ago

Great food Great price Service was really good. If you around the area this is an location must go read more

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9 years ago

Delicious and welcoming, but it's super slow. No English menu.

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