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San Lorenzo, Florence
Roaster D612 Coffee Roasters
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Independent coffee & cake in Florence
Florence has 8 independent coffee spots on Crumb & Crema, spread across Oltrarno, Sant'Ambrogio and the historic centre. Two of the eight listed cafes roast their own beans: D612 Coffee Roasters, founded by Lucian Trapanese in the San Frediano quarter of Oltrarno around 2016, and Caffetteria Piansa, the Staderini family roastery that has operated in Bagno a Ripoli just outside the city since the 1980s. La Sosta Specialty Coffee, founded by Simone Guidi after a year in Melbourne, supplies Caffetteria Emmeti in the Campo di Marte quarter; Gearbox Coffee, roasted by fourth-generation roaster Tommaso Bongini north of the city, supplies Coffee Mantra in Sant'Ambrogio. Todomodo on Via dei Fossi pairs an independent bookshop with a coffee programme managed by Andrea Batacchi, Italian Brewers Cup Champion in 2025.
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Coffee & cake in Florence, answered
Which Florence cafes roast their own coffee?
D612 Coffee Roasters and Caffetteria Piansa both roast their own beans. D612 roasts in-house at its San Frediano cafe, sourcing from traceable small farms. Piansa roasts at its family operation in Bagno a Ripoli just outside the city and serves the results at its Via Gioberti bar.
Are all the listed Florence cafes independent?
Yes. Every cafe on this list is independently owned. Ditta Artigianale, Florence's most prominent specialty brand, is not listed because it was co-founded with the president of the large roaster Caffe Corsini and has multiple locations. The eight cafes here are sole-trader or family-owned operations.
Where is the best area for specialty coffee in Florence?
Sant'Ambrogio and the Borgo la Croce area east of Santa Croce have a good cluster of independent specialty bars, including Coffee Mantra at Borgo la Croce 71r. Oltrarno south of the river holds D612 in San Frediano. Via dei Fossi near Ognissanti has both Todomodo and Amble within a short walk.
Where can I find good cake or baked food with my coffee in Florence?
Melaleuca at Lungarno delle Grazie 18 bakes daily and serves a full brunch menu with French toast, avocado toast and egg dishes. Amble near Ognissanti runs a brunch and aperitivo kitchen. D612 Coffee Roasters in San Frediano offers a small selection of cakes alongside its specialty coffee.
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