FlorenceCafes

Caffè Gilli sits on Piazza della Repubblica, Florence's ancient civic center, in a building rich with history. Inside, gilded mirrors, frescoed ceilings, and cool marble countertops have changed very little since the Belle Époque. The pace is deliberately slow, shaped by the ritual of a well-made espresso.

Procacci feels polished without theatre, with mahogany, marble, mirrors, and tight standing tables. At night, Via de' Tornabuoni brings a dressed, quick moving crowd to the bar. Glasses of Antinori wine set the rhythm more than loud music.

Caffe Piansa sits quietly on Borgo Pinti, a narrow street away from Florence's main tourist corridors. The interior is spare and unhurried, with bags of roasted beans lining the shelves. The smell of fresh roast reaches you before you even step through the door.