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The best bakeries and pastry in Florence
Start with Gilli in Piazza della Repubblica for cappuccino and cornetto, Scudieri in Piazza del Duomo for rice pudding pastry and cappuccino and I Dolci di Patrizio Cosi in Santa Croce for filled cornetto and coffee. Here are all 4, with what to get at each.
- GilliPiazza della Repubblica · Italian pastry cafe
Get: Cappuccino and cornetto
Historic grand cafe on Piazza della Repubblica since 1733, known for elegant pastries, chocolate, and old-world Florentine atmosphere.
- ScudieriPiazza del Duomo · Italian pastry cafe
Get: Rice pudding pastry and cappuccino
Classic cafe and pastry bar facing the Duomo, popular for breakfast cornetti, cocktails, and watching the piazza crowds.
- I Dolci di Patrizio CosiSanta Croce · Tuscan pastries
Get: Filled cornetto and coffee
Small Santa Croce pastry shop known for traditional Tuscan sweets like cantucci and schiacciata alla fiorentina, baked fresh daily.
- RivoirePiazza della Signoria · Italian cafe
Get: Hot chocolate and pastry
Grand old cafe on Piazza della Signoria, famous for its rich hot chocolate and prime people-watching terrace views.
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Where is the best bakeries and pastry in Florence?
Chef Amazing’s picks start with Gilli (Piazza della Repubblica), Scudieri (Piazza del Duomo) and I Dolci di Patrizio Cosi (Santa Croce). All 4 places are on this page with what to get, where they are and a map.
What should I order?
At Gilli, get cappuccino and cornetto. At Scudieri, get rice pudding pastry and cappuccino. At I Dolci di Patrizio Cosi, get filled cornetto and coffee. At Rivoire, get hot chocolate and pastry.
How does Chef Amazing pick these?
From Chef Amazing’s city guide and lists for Florence: the places critics, chefs and locals keep recommending, checked and kept current, with what to order at each. Nobody pays to be on them.
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