Banqet Patisserie — Restaurant in Florence

Cuuuuute cute cute little patisserie in downtown Florence. I saw it on our way into Mugshots last Saturday. I was afraid we were there too late in the day but I managed to glimpse the hours of operation and realized I could still duck in, and so I did!

The inside is clearly French-inspired. It's cute and I saw several folks scattered around the small seating area working on laptops or sipping coffee and chatting quietly.

They have a few meal-ish offerings a la ham and cheese croissants and quiche. There's a small pastry case near the register where you can peruse their goods. It was a little bit picked over when I got there but it makes sense -- an hour before closing on a weekend, it's to be expected. I was thrilled to grab the last almond croissant!

Service was so sweet! She asked me if I had a student ID for a student discount. I told her I was a student online at a different university and she said I could still have one if I had my ID. How nice! She also sent me off with the nicest goodbye and thank you.

My almond croissant that I had for dessert later that night was delightful! Crumbly, flaky pastry, silky almond filling, pleasantly toasty almond slivers. I enjoyed every bite!

I thought about only leaving 4 stars because I don't know if I've tried enough of the product to warrant a 5, but I really have no complaints, and so...5 it is! I will happily return when I'm in...

Banqet Patisserie is nothing like a certain green mermaid cafe. It's a peek into the heart of Florence. A sanctuary of good food and kind faces. Walking in, you meet bubbly baristas who smile like you've just made their day by coming in. And the food! The chicken salad on croissant tastes fresh, summery, and bright. It's got the savory of bacon and chicken with fresh green apples, and almonds that add just enough crunch to make the perfect texture. The brown sugar latte is decadently sweet, rich, and satisfying. Everyone reads reviews to know about the food (which is 10/10), but leaving out the details of the environment is like leaving out the color of a painting. You get the idea of it but not the feel. Banqet's most prized trait is its ordinary magic. It carves out a place of the busy downtown for those wanting to take time to enjoy the slowness of everyday. If you're looking to walk in and out in 2 seconds with subpar coffee, keep looking. This is the spot for sipping, savoring, and memorizing why our most mundane days become our most...

I arrived here on a Sunday afternoon around 2 PM, and was greeted politely. There were several people in line in front of me, and after looking around briefly, there were already a few people inside. There’s around eight two-seater tables inside. They play some pleasant music, but it’s a little loud inside (because of the small space). There’s a ton of light from the open windows and vaunting ceilings.

I ordered a cappuccino with oat milk and almond croissant to-go. The cappuccino was served in this very cutely decorated cup. They seem to offer several gluten-free options and have a rotating menu everyday that is also publicized on their social media.

I’d love to try this out again around breakfast to see more of...