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La Via del Tè

Specialist in teas

Piazza Ghiberti, 22r
Florence 50121
Italy
+39 55 234 4967

After a long day of pounding the pavement, there is no better refresher than a perfect cup of tea. This attractive, colonial-style tea room opposite Sant'Ambrogio church stocks over 250 different types of tea. Find such well-known choices as selections from China, Japan and India, but do not overlook the comprehensive array of lesser-known teas from other parts of the globe. Refreshingly different teas are complemented by a fabulous assortment of sweet and savory snacks.

Review © 2007, Wcities

Negroni

A Cocktail in San Niccolò Via dei Renai 17r
Florence 50125
Italy
+39 055 243647
http://www.negronibar.com/ In the lively neighborhood of San Niccolò, within a few minutes walk from Ponte Vecchio, this tiny bar is packed with mostly young people in their 20's and 30's chatting, drinking and listening to the music from late afternoon till night. On weekends the place is so busy that, especially in summer evenings, the crowd spills out onto the outdoor seats and the sidewalk. A sumptuous buffet-style aperitif with a large choice of appetizers and a wide range of cocktails and long drinks is served every day from 7p. Lunch and breakfast are also served, and DJ music is featured on weekend nights. -Maria Frullini

Review © 2007, Wcities

Rivoire

Famous for its hot chocolate Piazza della Signoria, 5/r
Florence 50122
Italy
+39 55 21 4412 Since 1872, this traditional café-bar has served magnificent hot chocolate and exquisite cocktails and aperitifs to an appreciative public. In summer, order rolls, salads, light snacks and delicious home-made desserts to be enjoyed on its huge terrace opposite the Palazzo Vecchio in one of the city's most beautiful squares. This spot is the perfect place for people watching and stunning views of the artistic sculptures on the Piazza della Signoria. Although chocolate is the theme here, there is also coffee and wine available.

Review © 2007, Wcities

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Robiglio

Traditional Cakes & Cookies Via dei Servi 112r
Florence 50121
Italy
+39 055 212 784
http://www.robiglio.it/ Established in the 1920s and still belonging to the same family, Robiglio counts now five coffee shops in town but the main one and the laboratory are still on Via dei Servi. They serve morning coffee, lunch and tea. In summer you can sit outdoor with a view of the Brunelleschi dome. Their daily production includes cakes and biscuits, cream puffs and pralines in addition to over 60 kinds of pastries, starring the traditional milk cookies and the fruitcake Torta Campagnola filled with fruit candies, pine nuts and raisins. Their cappuccino is very good as well. Have a quick look at the beautiful Piazza Santissima Annunziata too: the coffee shop is just off the square! Other branches can be found on Via Tosinghi, Viale dei Mille, Viale Strozzi and Viale Lavagnini. -Maria Frullini

Review © 2007, Wcities