Al Cantuccio In Marradi

08/12/2025: The place is super cute 😍 and the service is amazing 😍 truly 💯 recommended ☺️

05/12/2025: L’Incontro Cafè, Florence: A Morning Ritual for Travelers In the early morning in Florence, I stepped into L’Incontro Cafè. Located near the train station, this café is a daily stop for many locals before heading to work—travelers recommend its coffee for its "rich, unforgettable flavor, even better than in hotels." I ordered an espresso, and the first sip confirmed the veracity of this assessment. It wasn't as glamorous as a five-star hotel, but it had more personality, more in tune with the city's pulse. People at the counter quickly finished their espresso, took a bite of their sandwich, and turned to leave, as if completing a daily ritual. I, however, chose to sit inside, slowly watching them move through time—this contrast in pace made my journey feel exceptionally leisurely. Every morning, the variety of sandwiches at the counter changed. When I saw the chef focused intently on preparing a new one, his movements confident and natural, I suddenly felt curious and admiring. So, I ordered another one. Perhaps I disrupted his rhythm, or perhaps this was precisely the moment that made him feel a sense of accomplishment—to be noticed, liked, and understood. I don't know his feelings, but I know that from a traveler's perspective, I myself felt a strange and small happiness because of it. On the edge of this city's awakening, L’Incontro Café gave me a morning experience of my own: sipping good coffee, eating a freshly made sandwich, watching the crowds go by, and finding the true essence of travel in the contrast between their hustle and bustle and my leisure.