Welcome to Samambaia Brunch Café

“ What an incredible place! Wow!!! My partner and I swung by here for a quick lunch while we were waiting for our nearby hotel room to be ready. We saw a high-rating, but we take those ratings with a grain of salt. This restaurant deserves every one of those 5-star reviews! Our order was: Spicy Chai Latte (cold), Eggs Florentine, and the Seasonal Spanish Tasting Menu (which came with: Gazpacho, Paella, and Churro+Chocolate). The latte was delightful. Cool and refreshing. Not watered down. Almost had an horchata style to it. Delicate, not too sweet, not overpowering cinnamon flavor. Very good! The eggs Florentine was my partner’s favorite ever, and we come from a Brunch-obsessive culture, so there is a lot of competition! We were VERY impressed that every element felt light and airy. The bread was so soft and warm, the crispy crust was not too dense or hard. The eggs cooked perfectly; the yolk had a custardy drip. The egg was patted so the water of the poach didn’t make any soggy elements. The hollandaise sauce felt like they whipped the yolk which gave it thickness without density. Incredible! Last week, on our way into Italy, we spent some time in Madrid. We had gazpacho daily and paella twice when we were there. The paella and gazpacho here were better than anything we had in Madrid (which was also from 4.8+ star rated restaurants on google!) The paella had seafood in EVERY bite. The shrimp were delicately crispy outside and cooked perfectly. This place was elevated the gazpacho. Texture with crisp elements (cucumber) soft (tomato), crunch (toasted bread) was VERY impressive. My prior experiences with Gazpacho have been refreshing but not particularly special. We would normally never order it, but if it were always like this we would order it again! The tasting finished with Churro+Chocolate reimagined. The churros were like little French fries with delicious dipping chocolate. Reminiscent of the hot chocolate and churro from Madrid. It’s difficult to compare 1-to-1 because the churros are different, but they were as good as the best ever churros from Madrid! (Which were a masterpiece) Very comparable! Incredible! ”

“ Wonderful spot for brunch! Came for breakfast 2 days in a row because of how good it was! The food is incredibly fresh, with the eggs being poached to perfection. We were served by the owner both mornings and he has an incredibly welcoming energy :) 10/10 experience. ”

“ Amazing food for breakfast as it opens at nine we went here two days during our stay! Highly recommended! Plenty of space. food was fabulous and creative. The owner is Pepe and he was very engaging and runs a very well organized operation. After our first breakfast at this place, our group of four was excited to go to breakfast at Sam’s on our last day in Florence. ”

“ We stayed nearby and came here three times in 3 days, twice for breakfast/brunch and third time for coffee and cake before our train departed. Great vibe, modern menu with some classic dishes but stylised to Italian/Brazilian theme. ”

“ it's so delicious. we cleaned all the plates. Great food and good smile. ”

“ kyle and our other server treated us with respect and the food was absolutely phenomenal. we also enjoyed the quality eggs and the strong espresso’s. Definitely recommend this place to all tourists and locals! ”

“ My favorite brunch spot in Florence! The owner is incredibly kind and genuinely cares about his customers and the quality of the food. I had the Vietnamese bun cha and it was so flavorful, and the matcha latte was a perfect 10/10 (rare to find someone who makes it right!). I’m really happy and impressed with this place — highly recommend checking it out!! ”

“ If you’re in Florence and looking for a great breakfast spot, Samambaia Brunch Café on Via Montebello is a must-visit. The staff are super friendly and welcoming, and the service is quick without feeling rushed. Our food came out fast, which is always a win when you’re hungry after exploring. We had the avocado toast and the Florentine hash brown, both of which were absolutely delicious. The portions were just right, and everything tasted fresh and well-prepared. The café has a cozy, relaxed vibe that makes you want to linger a bit longer. For tourists, this is definitely a breakfast you shouldn’t miss. You’ll feel right at home here with friendly faces, great food, and a nice atmosphere to start your day. ”