Coffee in Florence
49 spots across 4 neighborhoods, curated by locals.
Florence takes its coffee seriously — and so do we. This guide maps 49 coffee spots across 4 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 Oltrarno for the densest cluster of quality cafés, then wander outward. Names like Ostro San Frediano, San Frediano Bar & Restaurant by “UNA cucina”, Ristorante Il Vespro Firenze keep coming up in local recommendations for a reason — order what the barista suggests and you'll understand.
All 49 coffee spots in Florence — open them in the free iOS app for live distances and directions.
Ostro San Frediano
Enoteca Spontanea
Bar Oltrarno
Caffè Gallo bistrot Firenze
San Pier Novello in Oltrarno B&B
Giacosa 1815
Langolino
Il Conventino
Pitta M'Ingolli
San Frediano Bar & Restaurant by “UNA cucina”
Ristorante Il Vespro Firenze
Specialty coffee Manly The Office
Old river pub
Il Paradiso in San Frediano
Archea Brewery
Ristorante Garage - Pizza, Grill & Cocktails
Bar Pasticceria Piccioli
The Stellar Ristorante
Mad - Souls & Spirits
Lo Schiacciavino - San Frediano
Local GuideThe local guide to Florence
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
Retrobottega - Cibarie e Mescita
Mysterium Cocktail Bar Firenze
MINDRALIS • Firenze
Le Vespe Cafè
L'Osteria
Vivaldi
Caffè Notte
Atrium Bar
Caffè Italiano
La Petite
Ditta Artigianale Riva d'Arno
Circolo Aurora Firenze
Green Street Bar
Caffe' Del Mercato di Ermal Molla
Coffee Mantra
Caffè mi Piace
Bar di Santo Spirito
Un Caffè Bistrot - Spritz e Focacce
FLUID - Specialty Coffee & Sharing
Bambi Caffè Firenze
Caffè Del 900 Firenze
Cafe dolce amaro
Caffè del Borgo
Caffè Mario
Cafe degli Artigiani
Antico Caffè del Moro - Art Bar Firenze
John Borno Caffè
TRINITA
Caffè Rondinelli
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best coffee in Florence?
Polomaps has curated 49 coffee spots in Florence, rated 3.5+ stars by real visitors. Top picks include Ostro San Frediano, San Frediano Bar & Restaurant by “UNA cucina”, Ristorante Il Vespro Firenze. All recommendations come from locals, with tourist traps filtered out.
Which neighborhoods in Florence have the best coffee?
The best neighborhoods for coffee in Florence include Oltrarno, San Frediano, San Niccol, Centro Storico. 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 coffee 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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