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Best coffee shops in Rome

Our guide to specialty coffee in Rome: 6 verified shops, including Barnum Roma, Faro - Caffè Specialty and Fax Factory. Rome is built on espresso tradition, but over the past decade a small third-wave scene has taken root. These are independent shops working with lighter roasts, single origins, and filter brews.

6 verified shops · vetted, never pay-to-play

Verified means checked against our specialty criteria using each shop's own public information, not a visit. Last checked Jun 2026. How we choose

The Roman Forum, domes and umbrella pines seen from the Vittoriano
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