Marco Sauermann warmly welcomes his guests to his Café Florentinermann. “Buongiorno” resounds through the small room on Isabellastraße in Schwabing. Sauermann quickly handles the large coffee machine and serves the guests. And yet there is no rush.
Sauermann comes from southern Italy, but has lived in Munich for over 38 years. His family, he says, consists of restaurateurs. They founded Café Florentinermann in 1987 and run it together. The name is a reminder of where part of the family comes from: Florence. Very close to the café, on Kaiserstrasse, Sauermann and his family run a bakery. Her name is, of course, Florentinermann.
Owner Marco Sauermann at the counter. Not only the cake, but also the cathedral of Florence with its mighty dome is very close. At least in the photo in the background.
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Behind the counter in the café, a large picture is reminiscent of Florence. In addition, Italian music sounds from a radio. There’s not a lot of space inside: three tables and a bench with colorful cushions by the window. There is more seating outside, where there are benches in different colours. You can enjoy your morning coffee on blue, pink or yellow chairs.
What is there and how much does it cost
For breakfast in the Café Florentinermann you can choose between bread, various croissants (2 euros) and pretzels (between 2 euros and 2.50 euros), as well as various sandwiches and sandwiches (3.50 euros). There is also something on the menu for vegans. And there is plenty of sweets: cakes, tarts and tarts (each between 2.80 and 3.80 euros) and lots of biscuits. As the name suggests, the menu also includes Florentines, the traditional Italian almond pastries. “Our house speciality,” says Sauermann.
The house specialty: Florentines, for 2.50 euros each.
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If you want to make a detour to Italy in everyday life, you’ve come to the right place: with the large selection of different tiramisu and focaccia variants or a torta della nonna, you’ll feel like you’re in the south. Sauermann prides itself on its home-made traditional Italian dishes.
His café is there for everyone, says Sauermann: “Per tutti!” The seats outside in the sun are particularly popular in the morning. Sauermann always puts people in a good mood with his Italian accent. When saying goodbye, he calls out a hearty “Ciao” to the guests.
Florentine man, Isabellastraße 49, 80796 Munich, phone: 089/27370538; Opening times: Monday to Friday 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m