written by Ilaria Gelichi
For more than 30 years, near Lungarni and Piazza Beccaria, has existed a
place where the young (and not so young) love to stop in hot summer evenings. It
is called the “milkshake kiosk” and
although being situated in a busy avenue, it’s not well-known, especially by
tourists.
If you are going for a walk in the evening in San Niccolò neighbourhood
and want a fresh snack after dinner, just cross the river Arno
on San Niccolò bridge and head to Viale Amendola. After a few steps you will
see on the right a small kiosk, normally well lit, with two very nice attendants
– a man and a woman – ready to take your order. The specialty is obviously the milkshake: you can choose between a lot
of fruit flavours, and of course chocolate. If you do not like milkshakes, you
can ask a simple fruit smoothie. The milkshake is the classic one, made with
milk and ice crushed at the moment, absolutely yummy and soft. It is also
possible order something to eat if you are hungry (sandwichs, hamburgers…); prices
are fair.
Where to find it: Viale Amendola (near Lungarno del Tempio), Florence
Times: from 6pm to
2am (more or less)
