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Best Specialty Coffee Shops in Rome (2026)
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Rome's relationship with coffee runs deep, but the Eternal City has traditionally been a stronghold of the classic espresso and cappuccino rather than third-wave brewing. That is changing fast, as a small but serious specialty scene takes root across the city's neighborhoods.
Leading the way is Faro - Caffè Specialty in Ludovisi, one of Rome's most respected specialty bars, along with Pergamino...
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Lido di Ostia
Specialty coffee destination in Lido di Ostia earning recognition as one of Rome's best stops for quality espresso and brewing
Opens 7:30 AM tomorrowRun by Nuns
Prati
Specialty café pouring Pier Coffee Roasters from Puglia, helmed by a barista named Italian Barista of the Year in Rome's Prati district
Opens at 8:30 AMFaro - Caffè Specialty
Ludovisi
Specialty coffee shop championing sustainable sourcing and farm relationships with flat whites, cold brew, and gastronomy-focused approach to coffee culture
Opens at 8:00 AMCasa Matti - Caffè Specialty
Prati
Specialty caffè bar highlighting single-origin espresso monoorigine with knowledgeable service and all-day brunch in Rome's Prati district
Opens at 9:30 AMBap - Caffetteria Specialty
Castro Pretorio
Specialty coffee bar near Castro Pretorio serving carefully sourced beans alongside meticulously crafted pastries
Opens at 8:00 AMTram Depot Talenti
Talenti
Specialty coffee spot in a converted tram depot with outdoor seating, serving quality espresso and filter preparations
Opens at 8:00 AMPour-Over & Filter Coffee
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Lido di Ostia
Specialty coffee destination in Lido di Ostia earning recognition as one of Rome's best stops for quality espresso and brewing
Opens 7:30 AM tomorrowRun by Nuns
Prati
Specialty café pouring Pier Coffee Roasters from Puglia, helmed by a barista named Italian Barista of the Year in Rome's Prati district
Opens at 8:30 AMFaro - Caffè Specialty
Ludovisi
Specialty coffee shop championing sustainable sourcing and farm relationships with flat whites, cold brew, and gastronomy-focused approach to coffee culture
Opens at 8:00 AMCasa Matti - Caffè Specialty
Prati
Specialty caffè bar highlighting single-origin espresso monoorigine with knowledgeable service and all-day brunch in Rome's Prati district
Opens at 9:30 AMBap - Caffetteria Specialty
Castro Pretorio
Specialty coffee bar near Castro Pretorio serving carefully sourced beans alongside meticulously crafted pastries
Opens at 8:00 AMTram Depot Talenti
Talenti
Specialty coffee spot in a converted tram depot with outdoor seating, serving quality espresso and filter preparations
Opens at 8:00 AMEspresso Focused
View all 34L' Angolo Del Caffe'-Specialty coffee shop
Lido di Ostia
Specialty coffee destination in Lido di Ostia earning recognition as one of Rome's best stops for quality espresso and brewing
Opens 7:30 AM tomorrowRun by Nuns
Prati
Specialty café pouring Pier Coffee Roasters from Puglia, helmed by a barista named Italian Barista of the Year in Rome's Prati district
Opens at 8:30 AMFaro - Caffè Specialty
Ludovisi
Specialty coffee shop championing sustainable sourcing and farm relationships with flat whites, cold brew, and gastronomy-focused approach to coffee culture
Opens at 8:00 AMCasa Matti - Caffè Specialty
Prati
Specialty caffè bar highlighting single-origin espresso monoorigine with knowledgeable service and all-day brunch in Rome's Prati district
Opens at 9:30 AMBap - Caffetteria Specialty
Castro Pretorio
Specialty coffee bar near Castro Pretorio serving carefully sourced beans alongside meticulously crafted pastries
Opens at 8:00 AMTram Depot Talenti
Talenti
Specialty coffee spot in a converted tram depot with outdoor seating, serving quality espresso and filter preparations
Opens at 8:00 AMCafés with Food
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Prati
Specialty café pouring Pier Coffee Roasters from Puglia, helmed by a barista named Italian Barista of the Year in Rome's Prati district
Opens at 8:30 AMFaro - Caffè Specialty
Ludovisi
Specialty coffee shop championing sustainable sourcing and farm relationships with flat whites, cold brew, and gastronomy-focused approach to coffee culture
Opens at 8:00 AMCasa Matti - Caffè Specialty
Prati
Specialty caffè bar highlighting single-origin espresso monoorigine with knowledgeable service and all-day brunch in Rome's Prati district
Opens at 9:30 AMBap - Caffetteria Specialty
Castro Pretorio
Specialty coffee bar near Castro Pretorio serving carefully sourced beans alongside meticulously crafted pastries
Opens at 8:00 AMCafé Merenda
Ostiense
Nordic-inspired specialty café serving flat whites and filter coffee with attention to craft in Rome's Ostiense area
Opens at 8:30 AMRADICI Social Food
Montesacro
Modern social cafe blending quality coffee with elevated food offerings in a contemporary, welcoming space
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