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    Le Vespe Cafe

    4.6 (234 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Hipster
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed

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    Filling portions!
    Ashley G.

    Very pleasant experience A cute walk to the cafe, and I was seated as soon as I walked in. Staff were kind, and answered my questions about the menu, as well provided me with a dinner recommendation which also turned out to be 10/10! I would definitely return here

    Parkdale
    Sabrina K.

    Yummy, casual, table service brunch--mostly American style breakfast items but so fresh and so good! One of the better cappuccinos I've had in Italy. Unless you get there right when they open, you'll likely have a wait, but usually no more than 30 minutes. We got the La Vespe granola bowl and Parkdale with a cappuccino and Americano.

    Parisa A.

    This was a memorable breakfast spot, we had to wait for 30min-1hour for a table but I would do it again! The food was so fresh and yummy. Everything we got was incredibly delicious, I really enjoyed their strawberry compote with toast since it tasted freshly made.

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

    Look no further for one of Florence's greatest brunch and cafe experiences! I was immediately impressed by this shop's hip and quaint vibe, and felt right at home (as a tourist hailing from Seattle) thanks to the tasty coffee (served from a La Marzocco Linea PB), attentive and friendly staff, INCREDIBLY DELICIOUS breakfast food options, and of course the trad tatted mascot that adorns their cups and tote bags. My visit was a highlight of my trip, and though I didn't have to wait for a table, I wouldn't hesitate to commit the same "totally worth it" review if a queue had formed. Shops like this deserve the recognition, your patience will be rewarded!

    Rancheros
    Sarah S.

    Are you in Florence but you're sick and tired of croissants and cookies for breakfast ? Are you constipated from all the carbs and 0 fiber Italian diet? Well this is just the place for you! It was the most delicious amazing breakfast place! Every bite was a delight! I'm so happy I found this place.

    Tanusree M.

    Came here for lunch on our last day in Florence. The food was simple, but good! Your typical breakfast/brunch food and everything was presented nicely. I would recommend this place for a quick lunch.

    Toya C.

    We knew the food would be good because there was a long wait when we arrived. Great service and very nice staff. the food was excellent. Very fresh and flavorful and they have a whole fresh juice menu as well. my breakfast sandwich was so good I couldn't finish it and heated it up later that afternoon and it was still good. I will eat here every visit to Florence. The ambiance is also great and they have WiFi and space to work if you need it.

    Huevos Rancheros
    Stephen D.

    Amazing spot for brunch! The Huevos rancheros looked so good that our party ordered two of them and they did not disappoint. Excellent flavor and everything just worked!

    Lindsay S.

    This place is amazing! Great if you're looking for American breakfast/brunch. My friends and I come here all the time on the weekends and although it may seem very busy, the service is very fast so you will be seated in no time. The food also arrives extremely fast to the table and they serve you tap water for free! You can't go wrong with what you order and it is extremely easy to make an order vegetarian if you don't want meat. Additionally, the iced coffee and iced matcha latte is incredible and is served very quickly. There's outdoor seating for when it's nice out and the inside is a little big, but not too big.

    Via dei Neri (half ate lol sorry)
    Alexis W.

    Le Vespe Cafe is a great little breakfast spot, Europe in general does not have very many breakfast places other than a pastry. And this place was absolutely delicious, we wish that we found it earlier in our trip! The orange juice was freshly squeezed, and we ordered the Via del Leone & the Via dei Neri.. both were FANTASTIC! Obviously it was so good since we didn't let our phones eat first, we just dove right in.. sorry for the half eaten photos, but after we tried how yummy it was we needed to snap a quick pic (better than the picture I promise)! If you're craving a great breakfast spot with good service I would recommend here 1000%. Oh and I almost forgot, they gave us a really cool postcard to remember them by or to send home to our family which is what we ended up doing!

    Alba M.

    Nice brunch food, tastes clean and not too heavy. Highly recommend. Can get packed on weekends so I recommend weekday

    Breakfast
    Scarlett G.

    This place reached my expectations! Something about the eggs and potatoes, delicious. My bf was craving breakfast burrito and this hit the spot. Pancakes were amazing. Their sauce is homemade and spicy. Highly recommend this brunch place!

    Benedict breakfast

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    really good americanized breakfast in florence!! go there and SHAREE portions are big but sooo yummy

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    Amazing breakfast/brunch spot! The vibes are great and the food is even better. The service was fantastic as well.

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    Food was good and everyone was very friendly. We went around 11 and waited about 30 mins. It was well worth it.

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    Mercato Centrale
    Mercato Centrale

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    Melaleuca - Interior.

    Interior.

    Melaleuca - Chai tea with oat milk

    Chai tea with oat milk

    Melaleuca - Dining Room

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    La Boite - Inside

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    La Boite - House wine and complimentary peanuts. They're tasty.

    House wine and complimentary peanuts. They're tasty.

    La Boite - Big platter with house wine

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    Big platter with house wine

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