Melaleuca

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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Libreria Brac

4.5(123 reviews)

0.2 km•Duomo

Stopped in for lunch after reading good reviews about this vegetarian cafe/shop. We both ordered…read morefrom the lunch special which allowed you to get a pasta, a side and a special. The food was good but a little on the salty side. Still nice to have a vegetarian restaurant option!

I'm looking on HappyCow. I found this great little hole in the wall restaurant, which is actually…read morelocated inside a book shop. Because of that, you may not understand we have to enter but go in where you see the books. We stopped by for lunch on a Friday and they were able to fit us in. Our first day we each ordered a Main and got a dessert. Everything was so delicious and well. Everything is vegetarian and they have lots of vegan options as well. We decided we liked it so much that we went and made reservations for the next day for lunch where we each got the special where you can get three items. Everything was so delicious and we would definitely recommend to anyone who is vegetarian, vegan or just wants delicious food.

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Caffe Royal

5.0(1 review)

0.5 km•Palazzo Pitti

Really nice cafe close to Ponte Vecchio. Pastry is wonderfully fresh, good cappuccino & fresh…read morejuice. You also get the view of the river if you choose to sit at a table. Have your morning coffee here

Comfortable place and great location

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Caffe' Delle Carrozze

4.0(22 reviews)

0.5 km•Duomo

Gelato near the Ponteveccho on a hot Sunday afternoon. Rich, flavorful and tasty. Like Guinness in…read moreDublin, gelato tastes better in Italy.

We really enjoyed the gelato here! Came three times in the time we were here in Florence.read more

The goods!

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Caffè Mario

4.5(17 reviews)

0.3 km•Santa Croce

It's hard to find iced coffee in Italy. But this place nails it ! Super delicious. Beats the…read morealternative Starbucks .

We came for affogatos and LOVED them! They were soooooooo tasty!…read more We tried the affocatos at the famous one down the street a few days ago but these were just as tasty while also being cheaper with no wait time. They even gave us a choice on what gelato we wanted. I got pistachio and my husband got vanilla. We will definitely be coming here from now on!

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Affogato

Le Torri

4.2(10 reviews)

0.7 km•Palazzo Pitti

We were in the area when the sky opened up and it started to pour, so we dipped into this little…read morecafé to enjoy some wine while we let the storm pass. Staff was moderately friendly and they seemed to have more coffee options than wine options, but we found what were looking for to sip on while talking and waiting for the storm to pass. The wines were ok.

Amazing food & ambiance. Lovely setting for a light bite or lunch. Great coffee and service!read more

Croissants (cream, chocolate, pistachio) and cappuccinos

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Caffè degli Artigiani

4.1(29 reviews)

0.8 km•Palazzo Pitti

Great coffee. Small, cute place. Right next to the more touristy Ditta Artigianale- don't mix them…read moreup! Ditta is good for expensive speciality drinks but their cappuccino cannot compare to here.

Place had no line and gave us attitude when we came in to order. Then she proceeded to put no brown…read moresugar in my brown sugar latte. When i asked the barista if she could put brown sugar she pointed to the packets and told me to do it myself. On top of everything latte tasted horrible. 0/10 no wonder the place in front has a line and they dont.

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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!

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.

Caffè del Borgo

4.3(10 reviews)

0.4 km•Duomo

We have been in Florence for two weeks and have tried lots of cafés for breakfast and lunch. Café…read moredel Borgo is our favorite for a number of reasons: The people! Bianca and Tan are so wonderful and treated us like family. They are so welcoming and make us feel so taken care of in Florence. They always give us extra goodies to taste and Bianca will often bring over three glasses of prosecco; one for me, one for my daughter and one for Bianca. She will take a few minutes to join us for a quick drink and to ask us how out day has been. Breakfast Love the cornetto con pistache, the folio (I think it's called) a layered pastry with crème or pistacchio. A great variety of coffee drinks including iced drinks that are delicious and appreciated in summer heat wave. Lunch I'm obsessed with la Furba sandwich. One of my daughters gets the la Ganza. The focaccia is delicious, they use a super fresh pesto, fresh tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, prosciutto and arugula. It's hot on the outside and a little cooler on the inside. Fantastico. Aperativo They offer Hugo spritz and Sarti Spritz and you can take then to go if you like. Our favorites! We try to go to café del Borgo every day now, and will be very sad to be without them when we return to the US.

There was really nothing to write home about here for the food. My ham sandwich was adequate and…read morethe chocolate croissant was good. What really stood out were the workers. Extremely nice and pleasant to interact with and helped get us everything we needed. I'm gonna give this place a whole extra star just for being able to help store our luggage while our Airbnb wasn't ready. It was truly a life saver and really not too expensive at all.

Ham Sandwich

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Hossein J.

Elite 23

7

221

376

3 years ago

I was looking for a cool place to have breakfast in Florence, and I was very disappointed with the options. I felt like most of the places were touristy and offered very average food. I had been to a few places in Los Angeles that were really cool and had great food, so I was hoping to find something similar in Florence. On my last day in Florence, I came across this place and the food looked good, so I decided to give it a try. There was a wait, but I was glad I waited. This was by far the best breakfast I had in Italy. They brought flavor to the great food quality in Italy, which was a great combination. We had the cappuccino, egg and bacon benedict, strawberry pistachio pancake, and the pistachio beraka. The food was beautifully prepared, and the taste was definitely up to par with the presentation. The pancake was the best I've ever had, and the benedict was also amazing. The beraka was great as well. They have been able to put a modern flavor twist to traditional food, and that's what I love and look for. The service was very good, especially for Italian standards. The server was honest and said that the servings were large, so I ended up not ordering extra food, which I hate to do. The cappuccino was very good, and I personally like a fuller-body roast. Overall, I was very impressed with this place. The food was delicious, the service was excellent, and the atmosphere was nice. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for a great breakfast in Florence. Ratings: Food: 5/5 Coffee: 4/5 Pastry: 4/5 Service: 5/5 Ambiance: 4/5 Specifics: The pancake was light and fluffy, and the pistachio flavor was perfectly balanced. The benedict was rich and creamy, and the bacon was perfectly cooked. The beraka was sweet and savory, and the pistachio flavor was delicious. The cappuccino was strong and flavorful, and the milk was perfectly steamed. Overall Thoughts: I was very impressed with this place. The food was delicious, the service was excellent, and the atmosphere was nice. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for a great breakfast in Florence. read more

Bridget D.

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1

0

6 years ago

Melaleuca is THE place in Florence to devour freshly baked sourdough bread, croissants and yummy brunch plates all made in house with the freshest produce and love! A beautiful, light filled space nestled next to the Arno, perfect for enjoying the afternoon sun with a homemade Kombucha or an expertly made coffee from one of the most highly regarded baristas in Italy. Always greeted with a smile and the warmest of welcomes, weekend brunches are buzzy and a real mix of locals and international folks. Truly miss this gem of a place (their own smoked bacon) and everything they do - setting the standard for contemporary eateries in Florence and Italy. True hospitality and a memorable visit guaranteed, just go! read more

Maddy W.

Elite 26

15

163

339

3 years ago

This cozy breakfast spot in Florence became my home away from home during my study abroad. Nestled around the block, its familiar vibes provided a comforting touch. The pancakes, surprisingly irresistible for a non-sweets person like me, were truly to die for. The oversized cinnamon buns and versatile coffee options, both iced and hot, were rare finds in Italy. The delicious breakfast sandwich added to the delightful menu. Beyond the food, the staff was friendly, making each visit a warm and welcoming experience. read more

Mims C.

1

2

0

7 years ago

A lovely rich cappuccino with my stack of soft and fluffy pancakes and two strips of crunchy bacon. Another day I had the monastery pumpkin bread which was the best I ever tasted. Can't wait to try the eggs and other offerings as I will be back again! read more

Bri M.

0

10

0

3 years ago

Could definitely be nicer... especially to Americans Fine overall I guess... a smile isn't so hard read more

Megan G.

334

3

1

7 years ago

Amazing food! Friendly and informative staff. The food is delicious and the atmosphere is great.

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