Caffé Stazione In Castelfiorentino

05/10/2025: 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.

15/09/2025: 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!!!