A worthy detour from Mercato Centrale and the busy San Lorenzo neighbourhood is the bright and inviting artisanal gelateria run by young (newlywed) couple Alberto and Julia alongside Alberto’s sister Debora. Wanting to be part of the San Lorenzo neighbourhood’s own recent type of ‘renaissance,’ the trio shops at the local market for fresh ingredients each morning to create the 16 daily flavours that bring together at My Sugar a lovely blend of locals and students. We love the cremino with hazelnut and Asian-inspired black milk tea and black sesame but, of course, you’ll also find the much sought-after classics such as tiramisu, pistachio and a chocolate concoction made with Chianti wine.

Much of what My Sugar makes comes from ingredients sourced directly from San Lorenzo, the famous market nearby. The menu at this shop, which is owned by a young couple, is creative, and the gelato is made daily onsite. Favorites include melacotta (ricotta, apple, cinnamon, and honey) and Malaga (sweet marsala wine and raisins in a cream base).

The best gelateria in the San Lorenzo neighborhood and just four minutes walking from David at the Accademia, this gelateria is the new kid on the block in comparison to some of the historic gelaterie in Florence but it’s already making waves. Opened in 2015, My Sugar uses fresh ingredients, many of them bought daily at the nearby historic San Lorenzo market to make their artisanal flavors. They offer traditional favorites and seasonal specialties and their “melacotta” is a must try: ricotta, apple, cinnamon and honey.

This small gelateria on a quiet alley near the famous Accademia Gallery doesn’t always get the attention it deserves — but it’s a local favorite. Premium raw materials, including milk and sugar, are used in the gelato without any emulsifiers, colorants, preservatives, or artificial tastes, and it’s made in small quantities. The gelato here is purely natural, devoid of artificial colors, sweeteners, or preservatives, and spans from traditional flavors to innovative ones.

This was the first stop of the gelato tour of Florence, and definitely started off the hunt on a high note. Not only was this probably the creamiest gelato I’ve ever tried, the salted caramel was one of the most delicious, which I paired with a deep dark chocolate. Just around the corner from the Galleria dell’Academia, it’s very centrally located, and the outside is also very Instagrammable with the shop’s bike and the big green door next door.

My Sugar- This gelateria is located (on Via Ginori 49R) in the San Lorenzo district by a couple of young foodpreneurs, friends through Georgette of Girl in Florence. They pride themselves in seasonal flavors, sourcing fruit from the nearby historical San Lorenzo Market and even has mastery certification from a local gelato maker’s guild if I am not mistaken. San Lorenzo generally sucks for gelato, in terms of quality and service.

If you’re strolling near the San Lorenzo market, you need to take some time out to stop by this little shop nearby for some of the best gelato in Florence, Italy. One of my favorite things about this place is that they actually do the shopping for their ingredients at the market itself. It’s a bit more modern (think flavors like black sesame and mint basil), but absolutely worth being a bit brave and trying something new.

My Sugar is a hole-in-the-wall gelateria that makes only the finest artisanal product. It’s located just three minutes away from iconic Florentine attractions like the Palazzo Medici Riccardi and the Cenacolo di Sant’Apollonia, which is the former convent where the iconic Last Supper painting by Andrea del Castagno is located. My Sugar features a mouthwatering array of flavors that rotate throughout the year.

After eating at dozens of gelato spots this summer, My Sugar remains one of my all-time favorites, if not the #1 gelato spot on my list. There aren’t as many flavors as other spots like Vivoli, but the flavors change regularly and include some unique “gusti” like Black Sesame. The owner prides himself on studying from the best gelato makers in Italy and winning major gelato contests in recent years.

Opening in the summer of 2015 to much local applause, this award-winning small g elato shop offers seasonal scoops of soft, sweet gelato for only €2 a cup. It is run by husband-and-wife team Alberto and Julia Bati, who pride themselves on seasonal and made fresh daily flavours. Try a classic like dark chocolate, or in summer, opt for a fruity flavour like watermelon or zesty passionfruit.

My Sugar has been awarded several prizes and ‘best of’ awards over the course of their relatively short life, making it a popular choice for both locals and tourists alike. I like how innovative they are with their flavors such as olive oil, black sesame and bergamo. Of course, you can also find all the classics made from locally sourced ingredients.

As we’ve visited Florence time and time again, My Sugar continues to shine among the staggering number of gelaterias around the city. A mere four-minute walk from the Accademia, which houses the David, My Sugar serves high-quality, extremely flavorful gelato. You can’t go wrong with over a dozen freshly made flavors no matter what you order.

This brightly lit and Instagram-friendly ice cream shop sends out the most inviting vibes to any passers-by. The ice cream sold at My Sugar Gelato is made from ingredients that come directly from a renowned market named San Lorenzo. A young couple runs this ice cream shop, no wonder everything there is so bright and trendy.

This tiny (but mighty!) place is run by a passionate husband-wife team who source their ingredients from the nearby Mercato San Lorenzo. Try their fiordilatte with mint and basil, black sesame, or stick with their excellent classic flavors. Helpful Tip: Stop in here before or after visiting David at the Accademia Gallery.

The flavors at My Sugar are a good mix of innovative and classic combinations. My Sugar is thought to be one of the best gelato shops in Florence by many, and rightfully so. This small shop in the San Lorenzo neighborhood is easy to overlook, but you definitely shouldn't, as you’ll be missing out on some amazing gelato!

This small shop located above the city center was something I stumbled upon on my way home from school. It has less flavor choices than the abundant Gelateria dei Neri, but what they have they do very well. My go-to order here was salted caramel and nata (cream).

My last discovery before departure was I don’t know why not so popular gelateria My Sugar, which is located in the center of Florence. I’ve tried them only once, but the taste was amazing. Address:Via de’ Ginori, 49/red, 50123 Firenze FI, Italy

My Sugar– winner of Gelato Festival Firenze 2016- we stumbled upon this one as we walked back to our apartment. It didn’t look like much from the outside and you could easily walk past it. It turned out to be one of our favorite spots.

My Sugar has won prizes at the Gelato Festival competition and has been mentioned on the Lonely Planet guide. They use a lot of seasonal fruits and the menu is often changing. My Sugar it’s located in via de’ Ginori.

Why to go: They say the best perfumes come in small bottles, right?. Well, that is what My Sugar proposes with its gelato!. After all, this tiny gelateria won the Florence Gelato Festival in 2016.

A Florence institution, Gelateria dei Neri has been in business for more than 30 years. They are dedicated to creating creamy gelato using local flavors. My favorite is the ricotta and fig!

Top Choice, Gelateria My Sugar, Via de’ Ginori 49r (San Lorenzo neighborhood). Brand-new artisan joint owned by two passionate people, try their pistachio & yogurt!

A few spots to grab some scoops: Vivoli, My Sugar, and Customer Care Team Member Laurie Volkman's favorite, Caffè Mario.