Pasticceria Dolci e Dolcezze

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"On the lip of Sant’Ambrogio in Piazza Beccaria, you’ll find the fanciest pastry spot in the historic center. The decor is like being in a ballroom, colored old-school with teal and featuring classic ceramics and glassware. This spot is beloved for its dedication to artisanal raw ingredients, such as Valrhona cacao for its flourless chocolate cake and cherry-picked figs and forest fragoline (wild strawberries) from the local markets for its mini seasonal fruit tartlets. The cafe also procures Florentine classics like puff pastry sfoglia and budino di riso (rice pudding in shortbread crust). It’s tiny inside, with a few tables on the curb, but it’s worth it to squeeze in. It also has an espresso machine in what appears to be a closet, but within is specialty coffee from Cafe Piansa, an institutional craft roaster. This is the ideal place for Italian breakfast, and if you insist on having a cornetto and cappuccino, this spot does them properly. Know before you go: Save room in your luggage to take back some cookies and savory pastries." - Coral Sisk