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The schiacciata sandwiches that went viral — and possibly Florence's most famous quick lunch, in Santa Croce. La Favolosa is the signature, a legendary combination on schiacciata bread layered with the best Italian cured meats; trust their recommendations beyond it. The queue is real but moves fast, so go before 11am or after 3pm, and cash speeds things along. It is worth every minute of the wait. What began as a neighborhood sandwich counter became a genuine phenomenon without losing the quality that started it — the bread and the meats still carry the whole thing.