The story
Pugi is a Florentine bakery institution, earning a 4.5-star rating and deep local devotion. Food creator Sentieri Golosi calls it "the greatest institution for schiacciata in Florence," describing the bread as a "greasy, soft, salty cloud that melts in your mouth." It’s a nostalgic, no-fuss staple that defines a neighborhood favorite.
Beyond the schiacciata, Pugi’s Cenci—classic Carnival pastries—are equally revered. Sentieri Golosi notes they are "very crunchy, crumbly, and not too sweet," a testament to the bakery’s mastery of traditional Florentine street food. For anyone seeking the city’s most unpretentious, soulful baked goods, Pugi is the essential stop.
Synthesised by AI from every creator’s review. First reviewed 2024.
Most-loved dishes
AI summary of what 2 dish mentions say about the food
Reviewers praise the Cenci as the standout dish, delivering a crisp, sweet perfection. The overall vibe is one of warm, rustic charm, making every bite feel like a comforting embrace.
“The Cenci from Pugi are very crunchy and crumbly, with a good consistency. They are not too sweet, which I like. The scent is inviting. They cost 35 euros per kg.”
What creators say
2 creators have covered Pugi. Most active: Sentieri Golosi
Pugi is a Florentine institution for schiacciata, and their Cenci are a great classic: very crunchy, crumbly, and not too sweet.
Dishes mentioned
Cenci
The Cenci from Pugi are very crunchy and crumbly, with a good consistency. They are not too sweet, which I like. The scent is inviting. They cost 35 euros per kg.
- Sentieri GolosiLoved
ma le SCHIACCIATE più BUONE di FIRENZE quali sono? · @ 5:20
The greatest institution for schiacciata in Florence, with childhood memories attached; a greasy, soft, salty cloud that melts in your mouth.
Dishes mentioned
Schiacciata
Pugi's schiacciata is always Pugi's schiacciata — good. It's a little greasy, crunchy on the outside, soft on the inside, nice and salty on the surface. It's like a cloud, it melts in your mouth. Nice thick, nice greasy, nice soft, salty, very good. Well done Pugi.
