Gelateria Vivoli

Vivoli stands in the Santa Croce district, a longer walk from the Uffizi than Via dei Neri. The family says the business began as a neighbourhood dairy in 1929 and dates its artisanal gelato production to 1930. That origin gives it an identity beyond a recent fashion: it sells gelato, cakes and semifreddo, while an international clientele has made its affogato a recognisable image. Visitors reach it through historic-centre streets, not a terrace directly facing the museum.

The business calls its affogato “gran crema al caffè”, a pairing of espresso and gelato; it also offers gelato flavours on their own. On its website it says it works without additives, preservatives, emulsifiers or colourings. That is the business’s claim and can guide specific questions about ingredients or allergens, which should be settled there before ordering. The Florence shop is at 7R Via Isola delle Stinche and its phone number is +39 055 292334. This is the original Florence shop, distinct from Vivoli outlets in the United States.

Published experiences include enthusiasm for the affogato, texture and attentive service even when a queue forms; other customers find the drink costly for its size or describe waits and limited space. Popularity alone does not make it the right pause for everyone. Choose Vivoli if you want to extend the Uffizi outing towards Santa Croce and try a house specialty; for gelato immediately outside without another walk, Dei Neri fits better. Check the day’s flavours and opening before setting out.