The story
Tucked away on Via Santa Monaca in Florence’s Oltrarno district, S.forno is a bakery that has quietly earned a 4.6-star rating from its patrons. While it could easily be pigeonholed as a morning pit stop, this spot offers more than just pastries. The atmosphere is casual and inviting, drawing in locals and travelers alike for a proper breakfast or a midday treat.
Among the offerings, the Croque Monsieur stands out as a nice savory option, paired with a classic Florentine rice pudding, the budino di riso. As creator Sentieri Golosi notes, both are “very good”—a simple but telling endorsement. For those exploring Florence’s breakfast scene, S.forno proves that a bakery can do savory just as well as sweet, and do it without fuss.
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Most-loved dishes
AI summary of what 2 dish mentions say about the food
S.forno’s budino di riso is the clear standout, earning rapturous praise for its creamy, caramelized perfection. The overall vibe is one of warm, rustic comfort, making every bite feel like a heartfelt Italian embrace.
“The rice pudding is a typical Florentine sweet, made with a shortcrust pastry base, rice flavored with orange peel and vanilla, and custard. It's a creamy thing with a shell of shortcrust pastry, not a gelatinous pudding. It's a recycled dish from advanced rice, sweetened, evolved over time.”
What creators say
1 creator has covered S.forno. Most active: Sentieri Golosi
S.forno offers a nice savory option with the Croque Monsieur and a classic Florentine rice pudding, both very good.
Dishes mentioned
Croque Monsieur
The Croque Monsieur is good, very creamy, and very different from what I expected. It's certainly not a light breakfast, but it's very good.
Budino di Riso
The rice pudding is a typical Florentine sweet, made with a shortcrust pastry base, rice flavored with orange peel and vanilla, and custard. It's a creamy thing with a shell of shortcrust pastry, not a gelatinous pudding. It's a recycled dish from advanced rice, sweetened, evolved over time.
