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Raw vegan gelateria and patisserie. Has over 10 different flavors of ice cream and sorbet made with Italian almonds. Also a large range of raw, gluten-free, vegan pastries. Next door to the shop you can see in to “the laboratory” where the pastries are being baked. Teas and coffees also served. A second retail opening from Vito Cortese just a few hundred yards south of Ponte Vecchio. Open Mon-Fri 08:30-19:00, Sat 09:00-19:00, Sun 09:30-19:00.
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Added by JP22000 on 05 Sep 2024
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44 Reviews
First Review by JP22000
Susi_Toastbrot
Points +438
Really good - Edit
Visited the shop twice and was totally happy about this delicious snacks :)
Read moreThey offer a lot of vegan ice cream, not just fruit sorbet!
Updated from previous review on 2025-10-25
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Clara_D_M
Points +22316
Gorgeous - Edit
Although their croissant is not “flaky” (no puff pastry since it’s gluten free), the filling was incredible. Highly recommended
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Sampholland8
Points +264
Incredible raw sweet delights - Edit
Fantastic raw sweet treats, the standout being their signature emblema.
Read moreTheir cappuccino with house made almond milk is also as advertised- best coffee we had in Florence.
Finally, their gelato- belissimo. Also the best we had in the city. Cappuccino, and blueberry/wild ginger were extremely good.
Super friendly service, especially in the branch near the Duomo
Pros: Gelato, Emblema, Cappuccino
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delmei
Points +24
Amazing - Edit
All vegan and gluten-free, very good coffee with home made almond milk. Pastries and ice cream was also good! Nice interior seating.
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Heavenlycow
Points +233
Supersweet - Edit
Einfach wunderbar, vegan, glutenfrei, fröhlich!
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lassecorleone
Points +356
Alles Vegan und sehr gut! - Edit
Alles hier ist vegan und sehr gut. Sehr zu empfehlen!!!
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JillKeb
Points +235
ALL VEGAN! Mostly Gelato & sweets - Edit
Close to Pritti Palace (Boboli Gardens are a Wow!) This gem of a place has many flavors of Italian Gelato as well as other baked and raw sweet vegan snacks
Read morePros: High Quality of gelato and desserts , Very friendly staff, Lots of options
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BellaCiclista
Points +157
Great espresso & desserts - Edit
The people were nice, the espressos good and the pastries delicious. Unfortunately we were looking for lunch so were disappointed in just snacks, but that was our fault for not noticing they’re a patisserie!
Read morePros: Nice people , Great espresso , Good variety of sweets
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filippodibari
Points +1879
Great cappuccino - Edit
I did not try the other raw patisserie. But the cappuccino was so good that I will be back. Lucky me as florentine
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-08-30
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oszum
Points +750
Better than expected - Edit
I was really craving ice cream, so even though I don’t usually go to raw places, I decided to give it a try and I have to admit it was soooo good! The cashew ice cream was absolutely delicious, and I was surprised by the wide range of flavors! I also noticed lots of other nice-looking sweets, so I’ll definitely be coming back to try them next time.
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lraivn
Points +662
Amazing gelato - Edit
There were many gelato options available, and I went with cappuccino and salted caramel. Both flavours were amazing and reasonably priced (€3.80).
Read moreI would definitely come back if I ever visit Florence again.
Pros: Variety of aromas, Friendly staff, Vegan heaven
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killerqueen
Points +172
Crudo e buono! - Edit
Buonissimi i dolcetti! Consigliato per una colazione raw, vegan e gluten free!
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magdalenaenya
Points +76
Really tasty! - Edit
We stopped there for a quick breakfast. Everything tasted really good. The portions are rather small, so it is possible to share a few of them. Coffee was really good as well.
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joel_laun
Points +3084
Great coffee next to boboli - Edit
Nice all vegan and raw cafe with sweets and ice cream. The coffe was very tasty (with their homemade almond milk - 3,5€), we also had a brownie and an energy ball, which were both good. They also sell their own chocolate bars and chocolate spreads (which are pretty expensive though). It's a nice option if you want to visit boboli gardens :)
Read morePros: All vegan, Homemade almond milk
Cons: Rather expensive
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Barajas
Points +24
Delicious vegan deserts - Edit
Stopped by for a quick coffee and picked up a few deserts to try out. The mango cheesecake was a standout. Staff was extremely friendly and highly recommended Santo Falafel which is on the bucket list here in Florence.
Read morePros: Mango Cheesecake, Pistachio desert, Great place to people watch
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PiselloPatata
Points +287
Very good raw vegan patisserie - Edit
A must try! I had the vegan cheesecake, very good! I had the impression, though, that desserts have all similar bases made of nuts and dates (typical of raw patisserie).
Read morePros: Reasonable prices
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MakanMakanMakan
Points +639
Extraordinary & Exceptional - Edit
Cortese is both Vegan and Senza Glutine (gluten-free)! Not only that, but as a bakery, chocolatery and gelataria it is mind-blowing excellent at all three. Across a short stay in Florence we visited multiple-times - the food here is just excellent, and we wanted to eat it all - we could not get enough! It has two locations in Florence, but the one south of the river is more spacious and accommodating!
Read moreBoth café-settings are expansive, modern and upmarket. It definitely feels a bit gilded and your wallet will agree.
However, this is truly something unique and extraordinary. We have rarely come across something like this in the world of Veganism, and it is truly worth the effort to go here and we don't think the cost is misaligned to the quality!
In short:
- Gluten-Free Vegan Croissant; as good as one could ever hope for as a gluten-free product
- Tiramisu; not a standout, but a solid example
- Brownie; drier texture, but plenty of flavour
- Gelato; awesome - the fig flavour they had was sublime
- Quiche-style pastry; an absolute stand-out. We had to get a second
- Chocolate; great!
- Coffee; pretty good and they use their own home-made almond milk
Pros: Gluten Free, Gelato, Sweets and Pastries!!!!
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Yamiryou
Points +597
Incredible - Edit
I tried two desserts and coffee at Cortese Café, and honestly, they were some of the best desserts I've ever had in my life.
Read moreThe “Emblema Pistacchio” and “Crostatina Pistacchio” (both pistachio-based) were absolutely amazing. Saying they were perfect almost feels like an understatement.
I also read great reviews about their ice cream, but we were way too full to try it.
Even if you're not vegan, I highly recommend giving this place a try. The quality and flavour speak for themselves!
If you're in Florence and love delicious, plant-based treats, this café is a must-visit.
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EarthPilgrim
Points +114
Your lunch venue sorted - Edit
Go here for real, properly made & absolutely delightful food. This place is the antithesis of fast food, or just the ubiquitous lunch foods on offer everywhere. It’s all vegan, even all the amazing looking chocolate pastries & treats. Delicious savoury stuff available too, plus the best sorbet ever. Food as it should be, but seldom is. Very pleased to have stumbled upon this place.
Read morePros: Friendly helpful staff, Great venue , The best of food on offer
Cons: None at all
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Katinka1
Points +1258
Recommend this place! - Edit
A really nice find with all vegan, raw and organic options. You can order coffee with homemade almond milk, although it seems that’s the only option - no oat or soy. They have an extensive selection of pastries, cookies, bites and some savory options as well. There is seating upstairs (you have to order & pay downstairs first). Our non-vegan friends were really impressed and excited about this place!
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Mari_Anzol
Points +28
Incredible! - Edit
Lovely desserts! They are incredibly good. I almost didn't because it was raw and gluten free but I've been there twice and was not at all disappointed.
Read morePros: The pistacchio desserts, Friendly staff
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ZoRah
Points +132
Amazing - Edit
What a find. I'm vegan but not raw or gluten free and was perhaps a little bit sceptical beforehand, but everything we had here was absolutely delicious. The ice cream was out of this world (all made with cashews), with over 10 different options. The pistacchio was the best we had during our whole trip. We also enjoyed some of the filled croissants, as well as a pastry, and everything was fantastic. Really recommended!
Read morePros: Amazing Gelato with huge range of flavours, Great croissants, Modern clean interior
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JaviRodríguez
Points +397
Variedad de helados veganos - Edit
Heladería pastelería vegana raw con buena variedad de helados de sabores muy especiales
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EugeneLovesTofu
Points +1336
Incredible - Edit
So many amazing options, the pistachio mouse cake was incredible as was the home made almond milk. Will defo be back for more.
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·X·
Points +25197
Cortese - Edit
Delicious vegan pistachio cream treat!
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Mealeva
Points +1256
Like grezzo in rome - Edit
Here you can buy some chocolates, patisserie or some drink that you can enjoy there. You must pay before going and seating upstairs. If you are familiar with grezzo, this is almost the same.
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AlicjaWy
Points +772
Oh sweet Jesus! - Edit
Wow and wow! I absolutely loved it! Huge choice of pastry, a bit pricey but that can be swallowed
Read morePros: Big choice , Flavors are omg , Pretty place
Cons: A bit expensive imo
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