Artisan Coffee
Espresso, pour-over, French press, and cold brew — made from our own small-batch roasts.
Florence since 1988
Hand-roasted, heart-served.
Every cup tells a story. Single-origin beans roasted in small batches, poured with care in the heart of Tuscany.
36+
Years of
Artisanship
Artisanship
Single Origin
Small Batch Roasted
Artisan Espresso
Fresh Pastries
Wine & Aperitivo
Live Jazz Nights
6k+
Cups Daily
Our story
An Italian tradition since 1988.
In a small roastery tucked behind Florence's Cathedral, the Rossi family has been roasting coffee for three generations. We source green beans directly from farms in Ethiopia, Colombia, and Brazil, and roast every batch to precise temperature curves that unlock each origin's best character.
Our café on Via dell'Olio is where this craft meets community — a warm, wood-panelled space where the espresso machine hums from seven in the morning until late evening.
- Direct trade sourcing from 12 family farms
- Small-batch drum roasting, never more than 30 kg
- Seasonal single-origin and rotating blends
- In-house pastry kitchen with traditional recipes
- Weekly cupping sessions open to guests
What we offer
More than a cup of coffee.
Fresh Pastry
Croissants, biscotti, torta della nonna — baked daily by our pastry team.
Coffee Subscription
Fresh-roasted beans delivered to your door. Choose your origin, roast level, and grind.
Cupping Events
Join us for guided tastings every Saturday. Learn to taste coffee the way professionals do.
Signature selections
Our most loved drinks.
View our full menu with prices and tasting notes. See the complete selection →
Book a table
Reserve your experience.
Whether it's an intimate dinner, a morning meeting, or an afternoon with friends — we'll save the best table.
Testimonials
What our guests say.
★★★★★
"The espresso Toscano is simply life-changing. I've travelled Italy extensively and nothing compares to the depth and care at Café Alto."
Elena Marchetti
Coffee writer, Milan
★★★★★
"The cupping session was extraordinary. I learned more about coffee in two hours than in years of just drinking it. A must-do in Florence."
James Kim
Travel journalist, New York
★★★★★
"The perfect spot for an afternoon Aperitivo. The staff welcomed us like family, and the coffee subscription is now a highlight of our month."
Sophie Laurent
Regular guest, Florence
From our journal
Coffee stories & craft.
Sourcing
A Visit to Yirgacheffe
Our latest sourcing trip to Ethiopia — meeting the farmers behind this season's washed lot.
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Pastry
The Perfect Biscotto
Our pastry chef shares the secret to cantuccini that pair perfectly with a Vin Santo.
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Brewing
Pour-Over at Home
A beginner's guide to V60 technique from our head barista, Luca.
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Taste the difference craft makes.
Whether you're in Florence or we ship to your home — experience coffee the way it was meant to taste.