Coffee Mantra, Florence
The cup
A small specialty bar on the corner of Borgo la Croce and Via della Mattonaia in Sant'Ambrogio, opened by Giovanni Benini and his wife Laura around 2018. The bar pours Gearbox Coffee, roasted by fourth-generation roaster Tommaso Bongini north of the city in Borgo San Lorenzo; the single-origin lot changes daily. Brew methods include espresso, V60 and AeroPress.
Brew methods
The cake cabinet
Coffee & cake
Cake and bakes on the counter. Signature items not listed yet.
Coffee Mantra: coffee and cake, answered
What coffee roaster does Coffee Mantra use?
Coffee Mantra pours Gearbox Coffee Roasters.
What espresso machine does Coffee Mantra use?
Coffee Mantra has not had its espresso machine confirmed on Crumb & Crema yet. We list the machine and grinder for every cafe that tells us.
Is Coffee Mantra independent?
Yes. Coffee Mantra is an independent, owner-run cafe. Crumb & Crema lists independents first, with chains off by default.
Does Coffee Mantra have cake?
Yes. Coffee Mantra serves coffee and cake.
On the Florence trail
Coffee Mantra is one stop. See every independent we hold in Florence.