SIMBIOSI COFFEE: ATTENTION
TO ORGANIC
Again Ditta Artigianale beans, but this
time in via de Ginori, in the small and
cozy bar entirely dedicated to spe-
cialty coffee. A tastefully decorated
space that’s both informal and fami-
liar, where skilled and attentive ba-
ristas serve with dedication ad hoc
extracted espressos and fine filter
coffees. The cappuccinos are excel-
lent, the v60 filter is exquisite, clean
and clear, with a broad and well-defi-
ned aromatic profile. Blends, organic
single origins of different provenance
compose a complex and well-studied
menu, just like the wine list, with
which it shares the same organic and
natural philosophy. In addition to Dit-
ta coffees, the bar is also supplied by
other small local companies, such as
La Sosta. Opened at the end of 2018
by Francesco Nieri, a coffee enthu-
siast who trained at the Sanapo scho-
ol, the place is already doing well and
is winning the hearts of Florentines
and tourists.
ADDRESSESDitta Artigianale –
Florence – via dei Neri,
30/32 r – facebook.com/
dittaartigianale/Ditta Artigianale Oltrarno- Florence – via dello
Sprone, 5 r – facebook.com/
dittaartigianale/
Caffetteria Piansa –
Florence – via Gioberti,
51 r – facebook.com/
CaffetteriaPiansa
Gioberti/Caffetterie Piansa Europa- Florence – via Gran
Bretagna, 32 – facebook.com/
caffetteriapiansaeuropa/
Simbiosi Coffee –
Florence – via de Ginori,
64 r – acebook.com/
SimbiosiOrganicCoffeeFirenze/Carduccio – Florence –
sdrucciolo De Pitti, 10 r –
http://www.carduccio.comMama’s Bakery – Florence- via della Chiesa, 34
r – facebook.com/Mamas-
Bakery-18878651947/
Ben Caffè – Florence – via
delle Oche, 7 – facebook.com/
bencaffefirenze/CARDUCCIO: VEGETABLES,
FRUIT AND COFFEE
Bar, bistro, and much more, the place
lives by the “farm to table” principle:
Carduccio gets its supplies from small
local producers and transforms orga-
nic and biodynamic fruit and vegeta-
bles into smoothies, extracts, salads,
cold and hot dishes for a healthy and
quick lunch break without giving up
on flavour. In addition, also homema-
de desserts, fruit salads, vegan club
sandwiches and also many gluten-
free proposals. In such an eclectic
and modern space, there had to be
a special focus on coffee: the coffee
beans from Livorno roaster Le Pianta-
gioni del Caffè are used for the well-
made espressos served at the bar.MAMA’S BAKERY: AMERICAN
STYLE BAKERY AND FILTER
COFFEE
Cakes, muffins, cupcakes and many
other colorful and inviting American
style specials: Mama’s Bakery is a true
paradise for lovers of sweets, but also
for those who can’t give up on a good
cup. Apple pie, scones and gingerbre-
ad men aside, in fact, in the bar/pastry
shop it’s possible to find well execu-
ted espresso and filter coffee, once
again made from Le Piantagioni del
Caffè beans. A roasting company that
has several customers throughout
Italy and that has proved capable of
growing and evolving, expanding its
range and reserving to all its partners
all the attention and the necessary
professional support.BEN CAFFÈ, GREAT NEWS
Filter coffee, espresso, Americano,
cold brew, flat white plus matcha lat-
te and many types of tea (from Le Vie
del Tè) and infusions to choose from:
there’s still little talk of it, but Ben Caf-
fè presents itself as an interesting spa-
ce for breakfast, with both sweet andsavory food, but also for coffee breaks
or snacks. A simple, no-frills place (it’s
the bar of a small 3-star hotel), with
minimal decor and a huge offer: nu-
merous single origins (once again of
Le Piantagioni del Caffè) make up the
coffee menu, as well as different types
of loose tea. To try, when on offer is the
Ethiopia washed in filter, and Yrgalem.NEWS