Best cafes in Florence
8 places curated from 11 travel vlogs — the more a spot gets mentioned, the higher it ranks
Vivoli
A historic gelato shop in Florence, the birthplace of gelato. It is known for its affogato-style crema gelato topped with an espresso shot, eaten at an old-school standing bar.
Gelateria dei Neri
The host rates its gelato among the creamiest in Italy. He recommends the Florentine buontalenti with mascarpone and the amarena with black cherries.
La Strega Nocciola
An artisanal gelato maker that uses all-natural ingredients without preservatives, so the gelato is kept in covered canisters. Try the signature hazelnut, lavender, or the egg-based Crema Buontalenti.
Melaleuca
A highly rated and very popular brunch spot with a small menu of greatest hits like eggs Benedict and large cappuccinos. Almost every table orders its huge warm cinnamon buns.
Gelateria La Carraia
The host names this very popular gelateria among his favourites.
Gelateria Perché No!
This is the host's favourite gelateria, on a side street near the Duomo. He especially likes the crema and stracciatella and praises its warm owners.
Cibrèo Caffè
Chef Fabio Picchi's café, which sits at the heart of his restaurant group between his flagship restaurant Cibrèo and the Teatro del Sale. Phil meets Picchi here for an espresso.
Caffè Paszkowski
A historic café serving coffee since 1903, with live music on its terrace since 1911. Have a no-frills cappuccino 'al banco' at the bar.