Ditta Artigianale Neri: Coffee made with beans from a choice of worldwide sources, plus brunch options, at sidewalk tables.

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Ditta Artigianale

Santa Croce


With industrial decor and laid-back vibe, this ingenious coffee roastery is a perfect place to hang at any time of day. The creation of three-times Italian barista champion Francesco Sanapo, it's famed for its first-class coffee and outstanding gin cocktails. If you're yearning for a flat white, cold-brew tonic or cappuccino made with almond milk, come here.

Fantastic food is served all day, kicking off with Greek yoghurt and muesli, French toast and pancake breakfasts from 9am and culminating with tasty tapas from 7pm when a gourmet aperitivo kicks in. No laptops at weekends and between 11am and 4pm weekdays. Don't miss Ditta's second location across the river in the Oltrarno.


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