When I was studying abroad in Italy for a semester in 2001 my school was across the street from…read moreSnack Bar Anna. Sidenote: In Italy cafe's are called "bar" and you'll notice locals take their coffee standing up at the coffee bar because the price is at least double if you decide to take your coffee sitting down. At Snack Bar Anna there was no extra fee to sit which was awesome for us on tight budgets. I wonder if now 12 years later they've changed that. Well, if you're doing the touristy thing and checking out the Duomo and the Baptistry doors by Ghiberti this place is down a random site street and cheaper than the tourist trap cafe's in the main squares. The room in the back is a cozy place to rest your feet for a few minutes. Snack Bar Anna is run by a brother and sister. They were the friendliest people in Florence. I will never forget their faces which were always lit up with smiles. It made my day to see them in the mornings. They also would play Dave Matthews Band which made my heart smile. Snack Bar Anna is one of the only places in Florence where you can get a bagel which when you're in a rush to get to school with no time to make breakfast and homesick is a welcomed quick breakfast comfort food. When I think of my semester abroad, some of my most cherished memories include moments I spent here.

Great prices. Got an everything bagel and cappuccino for less than 5 euros. There's a really cool…read morehidden back room where you can sit and eat. Very private and really cool feel.

This is the best place to come for a break from the usual gelato. I was so excited to find Sugar…read moreand Spice because I miss American desserts! I had a slice of carrot cake for €3.30 and it was the best carrot cake I've ever had. Very moist and fresh. I wasn't overly sweet and had the perfect amount of frosting. I tasted a bite of my friends chocolate cake and it was so good, too! They definitely know how to bake and make everything from scratch.

Came here to check it out and they didn't have much left, just a few cupcakes for 2.5 euro,…read morebrownies and fudgies for 1.9 euro and some slices of cake for 3.3 euro. I opted for the cheesecake brownie and I wasn't really impressed. I asked the lady if they were made today and all she said was "sure". So I went with my gut instinct and bought one. The brownie was really crumbly, dry, and not as good as I expected. I don't think I'll be visiting anymore American styled bakeries.. guess I should stick with Italian snack bars instead.

Totally unspectacular Bar to have a coffee and eat a panino. Does it's job without any suprises,…read morecoffee could be better though. Anyhow, plus point for being able to sit outside.