Board Game Cafes in Florence
12 spots across 2 neighborhoods, curated by locals.
Florence takes its coffee seriously — and so do we. This guide maps 12 coffee spots across 2 neighborhoods, from third-wave roasters pulling single-origin espresso to quiet corner cafés where locals linger over a flat white. Every place here holds a 4.7★ average from real visitors, and none of them are the airport-style chains you'll find on every other list.
Start in San Niccol for the densest cluster of quality cafés, then wander outward. Names like Pitti Express, Game, Trattoria da i Bigi e i Birghe keep coming up in local recommendations for a reason — order what the barista suggests and you'll understand.
All 12 board game cafes spots in Florence — open them in the free iOS app for live distances and directions.
Pitti Express
Trattoria da i Bigi e i Birghe
BaccoMatto
Surf Ventura
Aroma
Ristorante Hostaria Il Desco
The Book Pub
Da Quei Ragazzi
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Ciao from Firenze ! Learn 'grazie' - you'll be saying it after every bite of Lampredotto (a local must-try). Oltrarno is the spot for artisans & leather goods. Fun fact: it's the birthplace of gelato
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best board game cafes in Florence?
Polomaps has curated 12 board game cafes spots in Florence, rated 3.5+ stars by real visitors. Top picks include Pitti Express, Game, Trattoria da i Bigi e i Birghe. All recommendations come from locals, with tourist traps filtered out.
Which neighborhoods in Florence have the best board game cafes?
The best neighborhoods for board game cafes in Florence include San Niccol, Oltrarno. Each has its own character and local favorites — this guide groups every spot by neighborhood so you can explore one area at a time.
How can I find these board game cafes spots near me in Florence?
Download the free Polomaps iOS app to see every spot in this guide on a live map around you, get walking distances, and save your favorites. You can also search anything specific — the app finds local, well-rated places for any craving, in Florence or anywhere else.
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