Unassuming street food spot with amazing lampredotto. Not sure about the tripe, only had time and…read morestomach (no pun intended) for one sandwich. Asked for extra spice, nice kick, not bad. It is close to Piazza Della Signoria but also somewhat hidden. I saw another stand and what sets them apart is he was boiling the pots with the lampredotto and the tripe, and he dips the bread into the broth as he prepares the sandwich. If these are your things, try them. If not, the stand also offers other sandwiches.

This spot was recommended by our City tour Guide. We were talking about local eats, Salumerias,…read moresandwiches and the topic of Lampredotto came up. He asked if we've ever had a cow stomach lining sandwich. We asked, as in Tripe? He said, this is not traditional Tripe but in the Tripe neighborhood. It is the fourth and final stomach of the cow or Reed Tripe. Okay, let's see if this is much different. In the middle of a small square (Dante's) this spot is one of a couple of kiosks. Check hours as they are open later than posted inf. Our Tour Guide advised us to mention his name and we can get a sandwich and wine for $5 Euros. Don't think this spot got the memo but no matter this is reasonably priced street food. To the sandwich-oh it's delicious. This version is topped with a slightly spicy tomato sauce with a touch of chimichuri style sauce. The broth the Tripe has been cooked in is soaked up by the bread which gives it the just right soft texture. So rich, saucy and the Tripe is so tender. Wow! According to our Guide this spot has the best Lampredotto in Florence. One of those local flavors that all have an opinion on which spot's version is the best. They had other Sammie's (Bollito-Italian Beef) and sides. When in Firenze this sandwich is a must try!

Being well involved with the food truck business in San Diego, I was surprised when a guy told me…read morethat there was a food truck park around the corner from where we were staying! What!??? A whole park dedicated to food trucks in Firenze!? I couldn't believe it! My mom and I decided to walk over. La dee daaa... Walking We get to the park and look at each other. Ok this park is cayuuutteee! There are tables with chairs set up. The trucks are lined up single file. There are beautiful trees, bushes and little lights hanging from them. Now on to what to get. There were many options but I saw Pesce! I ordered the fish and chips with a beer of course. Let me tell you something. Cook my fish perfectly like this again and I'm canceling my flight out. The fish was cooked in large balls. It came with slightly seasoned fries, tartar sauce and ketchup. We were able to find a seat next to a tree and also across from the water. It was beautiful. We heard loud music playing from across the water and it was good. They were jamming! House music that I hear in the states. Not everyone likes house music. It's a spiritual thang.... a soul thang lol We looked at each other again and said we're going over there tomorrow night. The end....

Finally, fish based street food in Florence! Other street options are tripe or burgers so as a fish…read moreeating vegetarian I am happy to finally be able to partake! This adorable blue ape roams Florence and announces its location on Twitter and its website. They are however very happy along the Arno sharing the spot with La Toraia (burgers) where they told me they hope to stay. The food. Three items on the menu: mixed fried shrimp and calamari with two sticks of vegetables; cod and fries; and the pescepane, a kind of grilled cheese with anchovies, deep fried. Portions are not huge so you might get 2 items. I was also very pleased with their ability to answer allergy related questions and with customer service via Twitter!

Had to try lampredotto (tripe sandwich) at least once while in Florence and this apparently is one…read moreof THE places to do so. It can be a little overwhelming as there's a lot happening in their small little kitchen area and most of it is in very lively/spirited Italian. But the line moves quick enough (I actually thought the time the sandwiches takes to prepare was part of the charm as you can tell he's really taking care of each sandwich). The sandwich itself isn't really a cut of meat I would choose to order normally but for what it was it was actually quite tasty-fatty and juicy with a well buttered bun. I probably wouldn't eat this type of sandwich again but for the try this was a really solid option. Small point, I very much appreciated how abundant their napkin station is with such a potentially messy meal.

Food was great! Really good value. I didnt know what to expect when ordering the lampredotto but I…read moreended up really enjoying it. Coming back for seconds.

3.5 stars, rounded up to 4. Located in a food court I was…read morewalking by and what caught my eye was the cervello fritto (fried brain), and the coccoli. These are both items I had read about to try while in Firenze. At the time they were out of the cervello fritto so I returned the next day. I've had brain before. One of the best dishes I had while in India was brain curry. It was very rich and has a different texture, but oh so good. Fried brain was good because it gave it a crunch while still being creamy inside. It was fried to perfection, not too oily or overcooked. But it did turn out to be slightly bland. The squeezed lemon on it was good but I felt it needed just a little more, maybe a pinch of salt? But hey I guess my palette is just a little different. The coccoli was ok. I misinterpreted what it would be. I was expecting it to be prosciutto and cheese inside of dough then fried instead of being fried dough with prosciutto and stracchino. Once again it was fried to perfection, not too oily. I was expecting to bite into a ball filled with meat and gooey cheese, but my mistake. The quality of the prosciutto and stracchino was good but I'm not an expert. Overall I'm glad I got to try cervello fritto and coccoli. That is after all one of the reasons I travel.

From the owner: Street Food, Pollo e coniglio fritti con l'osso, verdure in pastella, sandwich con la cotoletta,…read moreCoccoli, Frittelle e molto altro. Prodotti a Km 0, cucina toscana, servizio catering ed eventi privati

Snack wagon with a tent and beer garden benches. Offered as the main attraction, a roast suckling…read morepig. The meat is cut into thin strips, then heated together with the bread on the grill. Additional, you get onions, peppers, sauerkraut, tomatoes, etc. Finally, you can get Mayonnaise, ketchup, etc. With € 5 is not a bargain, but I've paid at other fairs more money for less food. The taste was delicious.

This place is 100% worth the hype and wait in the line. The were be many tourist and I think…read moreeveryone should try it at least once (so good, I had it twice). Portions sizes are huge, def could be two meals or split among two people (tip: ask them to cut it in half to share). I got the italiana and the prosciutto was perfect. Even though it's like Italian fast food, all the ingredients taste so fresh. The bread is amazing too!

When in Florence, this is the place to get your famous sandwiches. There are 4 of the same…read morerestaurants in the same block and depending on the day and all 4 can be open with lines out the door. Just pick the line that is the shortest as they are the same restaurant. The lines do move fast despite the lines. The sandwiches are delicious and are huge (may be 2 meals for some people). FYI: If you are at the Santa Maria Novella Train Station, you can also find the restaurants on the main floor and the basement floor.