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Where to start your mornings in Florence
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items Florence mornings deserve great coffee, beautiful pastries, and cozy cafés. These are my favorite spots to slow down, people-watch, and enjoy the simple Italian café culture.
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Cozy Breakfast & Pastry Cafés
Specialty Coffee Spots
Charming & Hidden Cafés
Sweet Break & Dessert Cafés
Cozy Breakfast & Pastry Cafés
Warm, welcoming cafés serving fresh pastries, flaky croissants, beautiful cakes, and comforting breakfasts perfect for slow, cozy Florence mornings.
An elegant historic café perfect for espresso, cakes, and classic Italian pastries.
Caffè Gilli
Beloved local pastry shop near San Lorenzo Market known for its fresh cannoli, cream-filled pastries, and classic Italian sweets.
Pasticceria Nencioni
A historic café famous for its espresso, flaky pastries, and charming old-world Florentine vibe.
Caffè Scudieri Firenze
An elegant café and bistrot located beside Florence’s iconic Duomo, offering refined breakfasts, beautiful pastries, and stylish brunch dishes perfect for slow mornings with a view.
Brunelleschi Bistrot
Modern café with amazing specialty coffee, flaky pastries, and relaxed brunch vibes.
Ditta Artigianale Specialty Coffee Roasters Torrefattori Firenze 2013
Specialty Coffee Spots
High-quality coffee bars and roasteries for coffee lovers who appreciate rich espresso, specialty brews, and beautifully crafted drinks.
A beautiful floral café concept with excellent coffee, brunch, and dreamy interiors.
La Ménagère
A small specialty coffee spot loved by locals for its quality brews and cozy feel.
Coffee Mantra
A trendy location of the famous Florentine coffee roastery serving high-quality specialty brews.
Ditta Artigianale Specialty Coffee Roasters Torrefattori Firenze 2013
A cozy brunch café with amazing coffee, fresh baked goods, and a warm neighborhood feel.
Melaleuca Florence Bakery +Bistrot | Brunch & Specialty Coffee
Charming & Hidden Cafés
Quiet, lesser-known cafés with intimate atmospheres, romantic corners, and that authentic local Florence charm.
Classic café facing Piazza della Signoria perfect for people watching with coffee and chocolate treats.
Rivoire
A peaceful garden café perfect for morning coffee surrounded by greenery.
Santarosa Bistrot
A charming American-Italian café known for its fluffy pancakes, brunch classics, and cozy neighborhood atmosphere — perfect for relaxed breakfasts and slow mornings in Florence.
Le Vespe Cafè
A Michelin-starred restaurant by Massimo Bottura offering an elevated Italian dining experience inside the Gucci Garden perfect for stylish lunches, special occasions, and luxury food lovers visiting Florence.
Gucci Osteria
A dreamy greenhouse café set inside a historic private garden, offering peaceful tea breaks, light bites, and a magical, romantic atmosphere perfect for quiet mornings and slow afternoons in Florence.
Serre Torrigiani | Un luogo incantato nel centro di Firenze
Sweet Break & Dessert Cafés
Iconic dessert cafés and gelato stops perfect for afternoon treats, late-night sweets, and indulgent coffee breaks.
Famous for its hot chocolate and elegant desserts.
Rivoire
Great for smoothies, healthy bites, and light lunches.
Shake Café Firenze – Juice Bar, Restaurant and Brunch in Florence
One of Florence’s oldest gelato cafes serving rich gelatos and classic affogato.
Vivoli
A cozy neighborhood bakery known for its homemade cakes, fresh pastries, and comforting breakfast treats perfect for relaxed mornings and coffee breaks in Florence.
VaLù Bakery & Cakes