Rooster Cafe Firenze - Sant'Egidio — Restaurant in Florence

We found this place after looking at reviews for a place that serves eggs… we usually eat them a few times per week but have been traveling over a month and too many sweet breakfasts or Croissants and we just really wanted eggs with toast or other egg breakfast. This cafe had the best reviews in the area so we headed here. Bobby was our waiter and he was friendly, efficient and helped us with what to order. He chatted with us but was always professional and had his eye on the door for new customers. I really appreciated his professionalism and enjoyed our conversations with him. Francis was also there to help out and he was also very friendly and helpful- thanks! The restaurant itself is very cozy and warm (in the inviting sense not temperature :) and just a nice spot to be. Husband got the breakfast burrito and I got a combo breakfast and we shared avocado bread. Everything was wonderful! Everything! The only thing that i would tweak at all is toasting of the avocado bread but the avocados were wonderful to eat and my breakfast was just what I was hoping for — a little sweet with the perfect little pancakes (I make pancakes often at home for my daughter and don’t realize how much I missed them) and the eggs were cooked perfectly. Mushrooms were wonderful as was the bacon - crispy as I like. Now my husband’s meal was even better with SO much flavor with the salsa/guacamole and everything else in that tasty burrito! Yum! He doesn’t love writing reviews but he intends to because he was craving eggs more than I was…and he loved everything from the service to the food to the environment.

We weren’t really in the mood for sweet breakfast but our neighbors had some pancakes of some sort and they looked amazing. I really don’t think you can go wrong...

Me and my partner visited the Rooster Cafe whilst in Florence on holiday, (once finally working out how to open the door lol).

It was a small and busy restaurant (which tells me it’s good), and the atmosphere was great. The owner welcomed us in himself and was very friendly and polite. He took our order and we waited.

Unfortunately there was a slight delay on our food due to a mix up with the order in which the owner was very apologetic and instantly took full responsibility, not that we had an issue with the wait, but he was quick to rectify so hats off to him. Having owned a few restaurants myself in the past I know that sometimes things don’t always go to plan, so we were patient.

The food arrived and wow, it was outstanding. We both had Eggs Benedict and each had a different smoothie, fresh fruit on show, squeezed out in front of you and blended into the smoothie… Awesome.

The owner came and sat with me when my partner went to the toilet and he expressed his frustration about the mix up with our order and told us we could have our visit for free as he had fallen below his high standards. He would not accept any payment when we tried to pay before leaving. What an absolute gentleman he was.

An incredible business with a great menu, great food and great service. We will definitely return when we revisit Florence in the future.

Oh and we even got a little dessert as an apology from the owner which was really tasty.

If you’re the owner of the rooster cafe and you are reading this, thank you very much. You’re a great person and have an incredible business. Wish you all the success in the future and we will certainly...

Rooster Café – Florence, IT American vibes with a local soul

If you’re strolling through Florence and looking for a brunch spot that blends American-style comfort food with a sprinkle of local Italian charm, Rooster Café is a solid bet—but be ready to wait.

We arrived to find a long line outside. Heads up: they don’t take reservations, so it’s first come, first served. We waited around 50 minutes before we were seated. The place itself isn’t big, but it has a cozy, laid-back atmosphere that makes the wait a little more bearable.

The menu is impressively varied, leaning heavily into American brunch staples while still offering some Italian options here and there. We ordered a bit of everything: a Latte, American Coffee, Detox Smoothie, the English Breakfast, and the showstopper—“Stoners” (waffles, chicken, guac, bacon, eggs, and cheese). Everything hit the spot. Flavors were solid—I’d rate the food an 8 out of 10. Not mind-blowing, but definitely satisfying and well-executed.

Portions are generous, so come hungry. Service was super quick once we got in, and our waitress was incredibly friendly and attentive—shoutout to her for keeping things flowing smoothly.

The bathrooms were clean, which honestly says a lot about how they run the place, and even as we left, the line outside hadn’t let up. That’s usually a good sign.

Bottom line: If you’re cool with waiting a bit and craving a hearty, American-style brunch in Florence, Rooster Café is worth the hype. Great service, tasty dishes, and a chill vibe once you’re inside. Just get there early or be ready to queue—because you won’t be the only one...