Caffè Gilli

Perfect for coffee, tea, and pastries. Amazing for drinks in the evening with a beautiful view; however, not so good for breakfast. As much as we enjoyed the juice, coffee, and pastries in the morning, as well as the amazing Aperol in the evening, the breakfast wasn’t equally good. It left room for improvement. We ordered a whole club sandwich and avocado toast with salmon. The avocado toast was good, but the club sandwich left a lot to be desired for that price. The potato chips, called fries on the menu, were good, but the sandwich itself was a mistake. The salad inside was burnt, and the bacon was raw—I don’t know how they managed that, but somehow they did. Also, the bread could have been of much better quality. For sweets, we decided on a brioche with cream and something that was meant to be a pain au chocolat; however, it was far from what it should be and very dry. On a positive note, the service and staff were very good and pleasant, which is why we recommend sticking with drinks and pastries.

I rarely visit the same place twice when travelling — yet in just 2.5 days, we found ourselves at Gilli not once, not twice, but five times! That says it all. We first stopped in for breakfast at the bar and were served by Antonio, who delivered not only delicious coffee but truly outstanding service. Despite the rush of a busy morning, he took the time to chat with us, introduced us to “El Padre,” and even surprised us with a little chocolate treat. His warmth and professionalism made us feel right at home, so we returned that very afternoon for more coffee — and once again, Antonio was just as attentive and friendly. An absolute star! Later that night, we came back for cocktails. Juan Carlos greeted us with the same level of hospitality — engaging conversation, fantastic drink recommendations, and what was genuinely the best Espresso Martini I’ve ever had. Of course, we couldn’t resist returning the next day for breakfast, pastries, and a final coffee before leaving Florence — we kept finding excuses to come back! I cannot recommend Gilli highly enough. Delicious food, fantastic coffee, excellent cocktails — but above all, the exceptional service from the team truly made our experience unforgettable. We will absolutely return the next time we’re in Florence! ✨🍸☕️

The food was fabulous - really tasty and such a treat! It is expensive but you can justify it for the quality and yumminess! I also had an English breakfast tea which was €10 and I wouldn’t usually dream spending that much but I was on holiday and I was not disappointed! It was delicious and one of the best teas I have had. The service was slow but I appreciate they are very popular and busy so I didn’t mind. You didn’t feel rushed to finish so they could have the table. Would recommend if you are in the area!

Very authentic local coffee shop with amazing ambiance and vibes. Nice spot to enjoy a drink or a bakery item while shopping in Florence. They also have good selection of different food items that I haven’t tried. Great friendly staff. Plenty of seating. They have indoor and closed outdoor seating areas. Very reasonable pricing.

Gilli’s Cafe was one of the must visit places on our list while we were in Florence, Italy. Known for their Schiacciata (Italian sponge cake). Elegant yet casual dining. Servers were attentive and accommodating. We also ordered the Chocolate Eclair. But the Schiacciata was definitely a Life Changing experience. It was light and airy with a creamy layer topped with powdered sugar. Amazingly delicious.

After a full day of touring, found this great place to unwind. Great seating with the right atmosphere. Had Champagne Fritz & Gillitz cocktails. Smooth and great drinks. Service by Virginia with great smiles and courteous. Simple greeting or by asking how’s things is good enough to feel welcomed. Thank you Virginia.

I ordered Mont Blanc and Maritozzo. Both are very tasty! Will come back for more! Btw, you do need to decide what to order first, then join the queue and pay with a cashier at the corner; finally bring your ticket back to the pastry area

My mom and I visited Caffè Gilli, and we were truly impressed by both the service and the quality. Our server, Ilaria, was incredibly helpful and professional. We were in a hurry but really wanted to try this place, so after we mentioned that, she did everything she could to make sure our orders were prepared quickly and I could literally see her trying her best!🥹 We ordered Affogato al Caffè, Tiramisù, and Caffè del Padre. While we were ordering, Ilaria kindly informed us that they didn’t have chili pepper that day for the Caffè del Padre. We still wanted to try it, and she immediately offered an alternative by using cocoa powder instead, such a thoughtful and professional solution! All the items were absolutely delicious. The tiramisù was soft, rich, and perfectly balanced, the affogato had the ideal mix of espresso bitterness and creamy sweetness, and the Caffè del Padre was unique and full of flavor even with the cocoa twist. We honestly loved every single bite and sip. We were so glad we came!😊❤️ Even though we only spoke English, Ilaria communicated with us so kindly and warmly. We’d like to give special thanks to Ilaria, and we highly recommend Caffè Gilli to everyone visiting Florence! 🌸