Il Cernacchino

"What makes Il Cernacchio different compared to many other "paninari" ["panini shops"] is that, other than making a what seems like a thousand different kinds of more schiacciate "ripiene" ["filled"], they also make panini with more complex dishes like "peposo" [black pepper and red wine beef stew, tripe, typical Florentine "lampredotto" [boiled cow's stomach], and meatballs. They also have a deli counter where you can purchase pasta or typical Tuscan bread soups like "pappa al pomodoro", "ribollita" or "panzanella". They usually also have a simple cake in case you feel like something sweet after your panino. You can sit inside, outside or around the corner in piazza San Firenze."

"Located in an alley between Piazza Signoria or Piazza San Firenze, this panini shop is great for their schiacciate ripiene, or filled sandwiches. They have your standard 'classic' flavors, as well as more unique ones like Peposo (A Tuscan classic dish - stewed beef braised in red wine and black pepper), or even the Florentine traditional Lampredotto (which is the cow's 4th stomach). "

"Another great panini option! They have a few hot dishes as well, but the sandwiches are the star. They'll also do meat and cheese platters if you need a shared snack! "