From visiting the beautiful city of Florence multiple times and doing extensive research I have compiled together an extensive list of the best places to eat and drink in Florence.

I have included over 10 great spots to eat, including the best places for gelato, and 6 places to enjoy a drink for the evening.

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I want to help you discover the lesser known places in Florence. You already know the David, the Duomo, and Ponte Vecchio. But do you know the best place to get a craft beer? Eat the best Chinese food? Join a summer beach party? I’m here to help you live like a local!

I spent two years living in the beautiful Renaissance city of Florence, Italy. Spending so much time in this city allowed me to remove myself from the regular touristy spots that so many people get caught up going to when they have just a few days here. 

Unfortunately, Florence really does suffer from over-tourism, particularly in the summer months. This can make it difficult to feel like you're truly a part of the life of the city. Fortunately, however, there are a ton of great places around the city, less known to tourists, where you can get to know another part of the city.

In this guide, I will introduce you to those spots: the lesser-known, more local hot spots to have coffee, eat breakfast, lunch, dinner, date night, live music, and drink the night away.

This guide is perfect for people who want to go to hip and cool places that are off the beaten path, which can be hard to find in Florence. Maybe you're going to be in Florence for just a few days and want to be in the know right away, or maybe you're a student coming to spend a semester in Florence. This guide will help you get a head start on all the best places that your friends probably haven't told you about.

I've also provided information about transportation around the city, from walking to biking to the tramvia, etc.

What this guide does NOT include: All of the historical sites, art museums, and famous statues. Every blog post includes these types of things in Florence. I want to provide you with another side of Florence.


Lesser Known Florence

If you're searching for the best panino or a snack to have mid-day to keep fueling your travels around Florence, then check out this guide for the best panini or places to enjoy some nice, small bites. There are hundreds of places to eat a great snack or a fantastic panino in Florence, and you should never have to wait in line for hours at a specific Tik-Tok famous place.. Save this guide instead!

Panini & Small Bites in Florence

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Antico Vinaio has become super famous in Florence and there is always a really long line. But honestly, it's way overhyped. It's not the best. But SandwiChic IS the best. It's pretty popular with American students during the academic year as there are many American art institutes in the area. But most tourists don't know about it. 

It's just a small little place with a couple of tables so it can get crowded in there depending on the time you go. 

You can choose which spreads, meats, cheeses, etc that you want to have on your schiacciata (thick square breaded sandwich).

Florence is known for its sandwiches - also a great budget option!

Florentine style sandwiches served here! 

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