Bar Tonarelli In Firenze

I was there in February 2020 and then in 2025 and I didn't notice any changes, good brioches

I didn't buy anything, but I know they sell 10-ticket passes here. The staff are a bit rude.

Random walk in as couldn’t find anywhere else that looked particularly inviting in the thronging tourist trap vicinity of the station. Once I worked out how their system worked was pleasantly surprised. Had a great coffee and croissant. Noisy, lively and not for hanging around in (as befits any terminal espresso bar) but they do it with professional efficiency and glad I stopped here.

Lots of reviews here complaining about the ‘odd’ paying system. If you’ve just arrived in Italy for the first time and haven’t done any homework, then, yes, it will seem odd. But it’s the long-standing way of doing it in Italy. You go first to the cashier, say what you want and pay for it, then show your receipt to the barista. The barista will probably be busy; he doesn’t want to be your friend, and he won’t be fawning over you (“Hi, I’m Roberto, your server today and I want you to have a great experience here”) in the expectation of a big tip. No, he just wants to move on to the next customer ASAP while he chats to his colleague about last night’s football. This is service Italian style - fast, efficient and no tipping. As for not speaking English, why should they? It’s not a tourist mecca, just a local bar that just happens to be near the station. It’s clean, convenient and cheap, with OK coffee and pastries. If you want something different, there’s a McDonalds nearby.

I went into this coffee shop without reading any reviews, but surprisingly, I was met with delicious bread, a friendly barista, and delicious coffee. I can't understand the low rating!!!

Great place, great service, great food! Loved it

Best Gluten-free croissant of my life. Definitely. It was so soft and tasty. Two steps away from Firenze SMN train station. The best gluten-free croissant I've ever eaten. I could move to Florence just for this breakfast🤣 unfortunately I only waited for the train connection, the pastry shop is just two steps away from the horizontal corridor of the station to the left.

In a great location it has a wide assortment of croissants and excellent coffee. The staff is rather cold, not rude but you can tell that already early in the morning they are allergic to the large clientele. The place is well laid out and clean, the tables comfortable enough to have a quick breakfast. The prices are average. Convenient proximity to the station