{"id":19982,"date":"2022-01-21T08:28:55","date_gmt":"2022-01-21T08:28:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.devourtours.com\/?p=19982"},"modified":"2022-02-22T16:52:40","modified_gmt":"2022-02-22T16:52:40","slug":"secret-bakeries-florence","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/dev.devourtours.com\/blog\/secret-bakeries-florence\/","title":{"rendered":"Secret Bakeries in Florence: Vocab, Tips & Locations"},"content":{"rendered":"

Come to the dark side of the Florentine streets: they\u2019ve got much more than cookies. Stop by one of these secret bakeries in Florence to indulge your sweet tooth after dark.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Florence’s secret bakeries allow you to get your cornetti<\/em> fix after dark.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

During long midnight walks through the Tuscan capital, you might catch an angelic smell. Freshly baked bread, it seems, and melted butter, and\u2026 what is that, some sort of chocolate scent?\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Don’t panic: you\u2019re not on the verge of a psychological breakdown. Even if <\/span>Stendhal syndrome<\/span><\/a> seems to be unique to Florence<\/span>, this condition has nothing to do with mysterious scents. The truth is that you\u2019ve found a secret bakery: not a sweet dream, but a delicious reality.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What Is a Secret Bakery?<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

No magic word is required to access the secret bakeries, even if they do seem to pop up out of nowhere only in the middle of the night.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In fact, Florence\u2019s secret bakeries are not secret at all. They\u2019re simply wholesale bakeries<\/a> that sell their deliciousness to coffee shops<\/a> and bars, since many are too small to have a kitchen of their own onsite.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Needless to say that, in order to deliver their baked treasures first thing in the morning in time for breakfast<\/a>, these bakeries have to work through the night. They usually start baking at around 1 a.m.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

(Plus, their scent is so strong that they really couldn’t stay secret for long.)<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Florence’s “secret bakeries” are where many of the city’s baked goods start their life. Photo credit: Amy Syiek<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

How to Visit a Secret Bakery in Florence<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Caf\u00e9 owners are not the only ones to have the privilege of buying these delightful pastries. Any night owl is welcome to order them, too. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

There\u2019s no menu to guide you during your choice, so be sure to have a clear mind about what to order once your turn has come. Remember that Florentine bakers are hard at work, and they don\u2019t have the time for indecision. Choose any baked good you want, thinking in terms of items that you could usually order with your <\/span>espresso <\/span>in the morning, from a sweet <\/span>cornetto <\/span><\/i>to a savory <\/span>schiacciatina<\/span><\/i>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If you still can\u2019t decide, have a peek inside the bakery and let your sweet tooth take the lead.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Visiting Florence\u2019s Secret Bakeries: Top Tips & Helpful Vocabulary<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

There are two main tips when it comes to secret bakeries:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. Be quiet<\/span><\/b>: It’s the middle of the night and people are sound asleep in their beds. Trust us when we say that you don’t want to deal with an angry <\/span>fiorentino<\/span><\/i>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Speak<\/span><\/b> Italian<\/span><\/b>: You’re dealing with bakers working night shifts\u2014not the most relaxing job you can find. So, try to be as kind as possible, and not jump straight into speaking English. Even a few words in careful Italian will be greatly appreciated.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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    The staff at Florence’s secret bakeries are hard at work all night long. Photo credit: Bernie Almanzar<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

    Need to brush up on your Italian baking vocabulary? Here’s our little guide.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    If you like your baked goods on the savory side, you can have:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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    • Una schiacciata<\/span><\/i>: Plain pizza dough with lots of salt;<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Una pizzetta<\/span><\/i>: A mini pizza with a variety of delicious toppings<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      If you have a sweet tooth, you can\u2019t go wrong with one of the below:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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      • Un cornetto<\/span><\/i>: Italy’s take on the croissant<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Un bombolone<\/span><\/i>: A fried pastry similar to a donut<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Una ciambella<\/span><\/i>: A light cake that goes great with coffee<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Una brioche<\/span><\/i>:<\/span> No explanation needed!<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        As if it wasn\u2019t already delicious enough, sweet pastries can also be filled. Add any of the following to your baked good of choice:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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        • Alla crema pasticcera<\/span><\/i>: with pastry cream<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
        • Alla crema chantilly<\/span><\/i>: with whipped cream\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
        • Alla Nutella<\/span><\/i>: with the chocolate hazelnut spread universally recognized as a synonym of happiness<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          And don’t forget your <\/span>per favore <\/span><\/i>(please) and <\/span>grazie<\/span><\/i> (thank you).<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

          To put it all together, one example order would be: <\/span>un cornetto alla Nutella, per favore. Grazie!<\/span><\/i>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

          One last thing: be prepared to pay in cash. So if you have some spare coins dancing around in your pocket, use them now. Prices vary from\u00a0 \u20ac1 to \u20ac1.50 per item.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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          Night bakeries don’t just sell sweet goods. Schiacciata is just one of the many delicious savory options.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

          Where to Find Secret Bakeries in Florence<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

          Congratulations, you’re now ready to test your skills around the city! There are so many things to try and so many places to discover that it will be difficult to stop right after the first secret bakery.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

          While exact names addresses are a bit hard to give, here are a few of our favorite secret bakeries in Florence to get you started. Keep exploring and see which hidden spots you discover on your own!\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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          • Cornetteria Notte (Via delle Pinzochere)<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
          • Pasticceria Vinci & Bongini (Via del Canto Rivolto, 2)<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
          • On Via de’ Macci at the corner of Via de San Giuseppe<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

            Come to the dark side of the Florentine streets: they\u2019ve got much more than cookies. Stop by one of these secret bakeries in Florence to indulge your sweet tooth after dark.\u00a0\u00a0 During long midnight walks through the Tuscan capital, you might catch an angelic smell. 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