Gelateria della Passera Cafe
Artisan Organic Seasonal
Gelateria della Passera
Oltrarno
$
Tiny Oltrarno gelateria of organic, seasonal, natural-colour gelato
Florence
Best Cafés in Florence
Florence's café culture runs from classic coffeehouses to third-wave roasteries. Our selection covers the best places for coffee, pastries, slow mornings and remote work across the city's neighborhoods.
12
Curated venues
$ - $$$
Price range
Santa Croce, Oltrarno, San Frediano
Top neighborhoods
Best Cafés in Florence: The best options include Gelateria della Passera in Oltrarno, Ditta Artigianale Oltrarno in Oltrarno, Ditta Artigianale Via dei Neri in Santa Croce. We've curated 12 venues across Florence's top neighborhoods based on quality, atmosphere, and guest reviews.
At a glance
| Venue | Neighborhood | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Gelateria della Passera | Oltrarno | $ |
| Ditta Artigianale Oltrarno | Oltrarno | $$ |
| Ditta Artigianale Via dei Neri | Santa Croce | $$ |
| Vivoli | Santa Croce | $ |
| Libreria Brac | Santa Croce | $$ |
| Carduccio | Santo Spirito / Pitti | $$ |
| Pasticceria Robiglio | San Marco / SS. Annunziata | $$ |
| D612 Coffee Roasters | San Frediano | $ |
| Pasticceria Buonamici | San Frediano | $ |
| Caffè Gilli | Centro Storico / Duomo | $$$ |
Top 12 Picks
Ditta Artigianale Oltrarno Cafe
Third Wave coffee Design Led Brunch
Ditta Artigianale Oltrarno
Oltrarno
$$
Francesco Sanapo's specialty-coffee roaster on the artisan left bank
Ditta Artigianale Via dei Neri Cafe
Third Wave coffee Roastery Bakery
Ditta Artigianale Via dei Neri
Santa Croce
$$
The original 2013 specialty-coffee bar minutes from Santa Croce
Vivoli Cafe
Institution Four Generation Traditional
Vivoli
Santa Croce
$
Florence's gelato dynasty, the same family since 1929
Libreria Brac Cafe
Bookshop Vegetarian Creative
Libreria Brac
Santa Croce
$$
Art-bookshop and vegetarian kitchen tucked behind Santa Croce
Carduccio Cafe
Organic Vegetable Forward Calm
Carduccio
Santo Spirito / Pitti
$$
Tiny organic salotto for plant-leaning breakfast and lunch near Pitti
Pasticceria Robiglio Cafe
Historic Pastry Family Run
Pasticceria Robiglio
San Marco / SS. Annunziata
$$
1928 pasticceria-cafe with Piemontese roots near Annunziata
D612 Coffee Roasters Cafe
Specialty Coffee Roastery Minimal
D612 Coffee Roasters
San Frediano
$
Specialty roastery and coffee laboratory in San Frediano
Pasticceria Buonamici Cafe
Artisan Bakery Historic Family Run
Pasticceria Buonamici
San Frediano
$
Artisan pastry shop in San Frediano since 1949
Caffè Gilli Cafe
Historic Art Nouveau Elegant
Caffè Gilli
Centro Storico / Duomo
$$$
Florence's oldest historic cafe, founded 1733
Cibrèo Caffè Cafe
Red Velvet All Day See & Be Seen
Cibrèo Caffè
Sant'Ambrogio
$$$
Red-velvet, Pergola-theatre seats, the see-and-be-seen Sant'Ambrogio bistrot
Dolci e Dolcezze Cafe
Pasticceria Flourless Chocolate Cake Vintage
Dolci e Dolcezze
Sant'Ambrogio / Piazza Beccaria
$$
Florence's legendary flourless chocolate cake, since the 1980s
By Neighborhood
3
Santa Croce
2
Oltrarno
2
San Frediano
1
Santo Spirito / Pitti
1
San Marco / SS. Annunziata
Frequently Asked Questions
Which venue is the top-rated pick?
Our top-rated choice is Gelateria della Passera in Oltrarno. Tiny Oltrarno gelateria of organic, seasonal, natural-colour gelato
How many venues are on this list?
We've curated 12 venues across 5 Florence neighborhoods, with the highest concentration in Santa Croce.
What is the average price range?
Prices range from $ - $$, where $ is budget-friendly and $$$$ is premium fine dining. Most venues on this list fall in the $ range.
Which neighborhoods are best for this?
The top neighborhoods are Santa Croce (3), Oltrarno (2), San Frediano (2), Santo Spirito / Pitti (1), San Marco / SS. Annunziata (1). Each offers a distinct atmosphere and dining style.
Do I need reservations?
We recommend reservations for most venues on this list, especially on weekends. Popular spots like Gelateria della Passera can book up days in advance; for casual venues, weekday walk-ins are usually fine.