5 of the best · Tuscany, Italy
Historic Cafés, Pastry Shops and Gelato in Florence
Hot chocolate on the Signoria, truffle panini on Via de’ Tornabuoni, gelato behind Santa Croce and speciality coffee.
Our 5 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated October 2026
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Insiders' picks
Three of our favourites from this list, vetted by people who know and love Tuscany.
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Chocolate on the Signoria
Rivoire
The historic café and chocolate maker on the Piazza della Signoria.
Via Vacchereccia 4r, 50122 FirenzeExplore View on map
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Truffle panini since 1885
Procacci 1885
A small wine bar on Via de’ Tornabuoni, famous for its truffle panini.
Via de’ Tornabuoni 64r, 50123 FirenzeExplore View on map
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Gelato since 1930
Vivoli
A gelateria near Santa Croce, making ice cream since 1930.
Via dell’Isola delle Stinche 7r, 50122 FirenzeExplore View on map
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Historic and new.
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Florence’s speciality coffee
Ditta Artigianale
A speciality coffee roaster and café, founded in Florence in 2013.
Via dei Neri 30r, 50122 FirenzeExplore View on map
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Truffle panini since 1885
Procacci 1885
A small wine bar on Via de’ Tornabuoni, famous for its truffle panini.
Via de’ Tornabuoni 64r, 50123 FirenzeExplore View on map
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Chocolate on the Signoria
Rivoire
The historic café and chocolate maker on the Piazza della Signoria.
Via Vacchereccia 4r, 50122 FirenzeExplore View on map
Gelato and pastry 2
Sweet things.
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San Frediano’s pastry shop since 1949
Pasticceria Buonamici
A neighbourhood pastry shop in San Frediano, in the Oltrarno.
Via dell’Orto 27r, 50124 FirenzeExplore View on map
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Gelato since 1930
Vivoli
A gelateria near Santa Croce, making ice cream since 1930.
Via dell’Isola delle Stinche 7r, 50122 FirenzeExplore View on map
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