Specialty coffee in Florence.
Think of Florence as a coffee city in the making. The Roasters map counts 21 specialty cafés and roasters so far, enough for a proper morning crawl.
Where Florence sits on the map
On the podium in Italy: Florence is #3 with 21 cafés, about 2.2 times smaller than Milan at the top. Its closest neighbours in the ranking are Rome, just ahead with 40, and Torino, just behind with 15.
Regionally, Florence is #91 among 1,928 cities in Europe. Scenes of a similar size elsewhere in the region include Iasi (22), Nottingham (21) and Oradea (21).
Globally, Florence has more specialty cafés on Roasters than 94% of the 3,601 cities in the app.
Themed guides (espresso, filter, brunch and more) open at 30 cafés. Florence is 9 cafés short of that line.
Finding the best coffee in Florence
Every listing in Florence on Roasters was added by someone who drank there, not by an algorithm or an advertiser. That keeps the 21 places on the map focused on coffee quality rather than foot traffic.
What to look for: a short menu, light-roasted single-origin beans, a proper grinder behind the bar, and staff who can explain the origin and process of what you're drinking. If a café in Florence ticks those boxes, it belongs on Roasters.
- Baristas who can talk through the menu
- Roast dates within the last few weeks
- Beans for sale to brew at home
- Origin and process on the bag
Find every specialty café
in Florence.
See all 21 cafés in Florence on one map, check opening hours, and keep your own list of favourites. Free on iOS and Android.
Questions about coffee in Florence
How many specialty coffee shops are there in Florence?
Roasters currently lists 21 cafés and roasters in Florence, added and reviewed by the community. That is 8% of all specialty listings in Italy.
Which city in Italy has the most specialty coffee?
Milan leads with 46 cafés. Florence ranks #3 of 89 cities with 21 cafés.
Which cities in Europe have a similar-sized coffee scene?
By café count on Roasters, the closest matches outside Italy are Iasi, Romania (22), Nottingham, United Kingdom (21) and Oradea, Romania (21).
Can I claim my café in Florence on Roasters?
Yes. Owners, managers and staff in Florence can claim their listing to manage hours, photos, menu and equipment, reply to reviews and post events or jobs.
What makes a café “specialty”?
Traceable, high-grade beans (80+ on the SCA scale), careful roasting and precise brewing. A specialty café can usually tell you the origin, variety and process of every coffee it serves.
Are reviews of cafés in Florence written by real people?
Every review on Roasters is written by a community member who visited the café. No algorithmic ranking and no paid placements.
