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    Sciascia Caffè

    4.5 (48 reviews)
    InexpensiveCoffee & Tea, Cafes, Shaved Ice
    Closed • 7:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    italian coffee, macarons, vanilla custard croissant, latte with chocolate
    Jenny W.

    ill start off by saying that I probably I didn't order the right things because this place has fabulous reviews. however, i'll be candid about my experience. it is such a cute coffee shop with great outdoor seating and a beautiful interior. the servers were very friendly despite me not speaking any italian. this place definitely receives less american tourists and feels a bit more local (did hear other european languages being spoken though, so still tourists). the reason why it gets 3 stars is because the pastries were stale and at least a day old, and we were not fans of the coffee. the latter is probably user error as we should have opted for a straight espresso or cappuccino, but I think fresh pastries are a mark of a good coffee shop and that was lacking. may come back to give this place a second chance though and order based on other people's reviews

    Joe G.

    The best and probably only reason to go here is the coffee. I never drink coffee but I very much enjoyed it from here. The other breakfast items were not great, cold and bland.

    Maritozzi? No whipped cream.

    Walked 15 minutes for this spot because the pistachio maritozzi looked really good and so were the reviews. I asked and showed a picture for a maritozzi with pistachios and they gave me this. This was just bread with whipped cream. Wasn't even the right cream. Walked back to my hotel and whipped cream was all over my bag. Wrapped it up so I couldn't see it. The lady at the front counter was nice though.

    Stephanie M.

    We came for a quick snack in the afternoon after lunch. We got 2 orange juices (4,50) and 1 maritozzo (2,50). Very fresh and quick. Cute little place for a snack. The staff are really friendly

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    Javi N.

    Our favorite coffee shop while in Rome! We would come every morning for about 4 days. First off, we were confused by the process since it was our first time in Italy and had no idea how to order the coffee. So, the trick is to either order at the register first or order at the bar and pay afterwards. Pastries were delicious, the coffee was amazing, and the service was the best!

    Nicole S.

    I initially found Sciascia Caffe while looking for a caffe that opened early in the mornings and within the area that I was staying in. My first time at the caffee I was able to enjoy early morning, empty and quiet streets in Roma beforehand. Upon entering Sciascia I immediately noticed how many locals frequent the caffee. I took a look around and grabbed a menu to place an order. You will want to place an order first at the register, take your receipt to the counter, and wait for the lovely staff to complete your order. After now visiting Sciascia many times I've noticed that the locals will quickly down their espresso and isn't in the caffee for more than 5-10 mins max. It is a great place for people watching and I always snag my little table in the corner each time. I've ordered the same two items each time and I have not been disappointed -- chocolate cappuccino with a ham and cheese croissant. I am not a fan of sandwiches so to my surprise I was thrilled when I fell in love with this simple yet oh so delicious sandwich! I always frequent Sciascia in the mornings so this is a nice breakfast substitute esp after being slightly toasted. I highly recommend this caffee as it makes me feel less like a tourist and more like an Italian.

    Bob M.

    Impeccable Italian coffee shoppe. Beautiful presentation, great expresso, pastries. Close to our hotel, great location. Going back again before we leave. Best I have had

    Latte macchiato
    Weston S.

    Delightful coffee drinks. Nice outdoor seating. Croissant sandwich was to die for. I would say the outdoor seating is also very nice and the street view is awesome.

    Cappucino
    Joseph C.

    Latte and cappuccino are fairly good. The desert drinks are more outstanding. I like the pretty atmosphere and the friendly service.

    The perfect cappuccino.
    Veronica T.

    I hate mediocre anything, so I looked up best cappuccino in Rome, & what I found was a list done by none other than CNN (The 15 Best Coffee Bars in Rome, CNN Travel, 7/12/17). This caffe was on that list. Tucked away in a residential neighborhood, this was a delight from start to finish. I had been told that Italians never drink cappuccino after 11:00 AM; it's considered to be a breakfast drink. So, not wanting to scream "I'm a tourist," I abided by this rule. This caffe is classic. It's elegant & streamlined. The caffe itself is small, with an entry "shop" where the cashier is, that sells gourmet things...chocolates, etc. The whole experience was old-worldly. The croissants looked amazing, & they were. The cappuccino was poetically good. Service was outstanding. A real neighborhood spot. Patrons came in w their dogs. The dapper baristas knew their names. I loved it all. One of my favorite cafes in Rome. 5 stars

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    Early morning breakfast in Rome. Excellent service and food. I enjoyed a lovely cup of tea and coffee here.

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    Great little spot. Caffe is good (I had with chocolate) and staff is super friendly! Very tasty pastries and good spot to relax.

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    Grattachecca Kiosk - Small sized Mango and strawberry grattachecca with fruit toppings.

    Grattachecca Kiosk

    5.0(3 reviews)
    1.2 km•Centro Storico
    •€

    This place has been here for over 100 years according to the current owner! He has owned it since…read more2007. I was researching granitas and found that there is something else called a grattachecca. Found an old book that talked about how there used to be grattachecca kiosks all over Rome but as of august 2016 - there are only 3 left!!!!! Grattachecca is when they shave ice off of a huge block and then flavor it with syrup. It's different then a granita (a much more common iced drink) because the ice is much chunkier and you eat it with a spoon until your ice melts. They have at least 30 flavors that go right on top: strawberry, mint, pomegranate, orange, etc. I came here about midnight and just loved the experience. A brightly colored street kiosk with a variety of tasty drinks and cold goodies to enjoy on a hot summer night. So when I asked for a grattachecca - he pulled it out a huge block of ice and placed it on the counter and then used a stainless steel tool to shave ice right off the top and put it into a clear plastic cup. He then added strawberry and mint syrup to it and ....Buon appetito!!! Soooo good!!

    We wanted to try grattachecca which is a traditional Roman shaved ice and syrup dessert and this…read moreplace was right by our hotel. We asked what flavors we should get and the guy working there was very friendly and accommodating. He made good suggestions, he asked how we liked it and made adjustments based on that. We ended up with one orange and lemon one with chunks of coconut and a cherry and raspberry one with fresh lemon juice, coconut and high-quality marinated cherries. It reminded me of being at a good cocktail bar. The seating is quite nice, shady, and you can see the Supreme Court across the Tiber, although it's a bit loud due to the road right there.

    La Casa del Tazza d'Oro - Granita di cafe con doppio panna (frozen coffee slush with whip cream)

    La Casa del Tazza d'Oro

    4.5(380 reviews)
    1.7 km•Centro Storico
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    What a lovely place to relax and cool off from traipsing around Rome! The coffee granita was…read moredelicious and tasty! Service was quick and again lovely! granita with a view of the pantheon... cannot go wrong I can't wait to go back one day

    If you're looking for a classic Roman coffee experience, La Casa del Caffè Tazza d'Oro is…read moredefinitely one to add to your list. Located just steps from the Pantheon in Piazza della Rotonda, this historic coffee bar has been a Roman institution since 1946 and is especially known for its coffee, which has helped make it one of the city's most famous cafés. The line was pretty long when we arrived, but it moved surprisingly quickly. You can enjoy your coffee and pastries inside while standing at the counter, or, if you're lucky, grab one of the few seats available inside. There's also outdoor seating, but keep in mind that sitting outside comes with a separate--and if I remember correctly, significantly higher--service charge. I'll be honest--I'm pretty sure I ordered the wrong thing. I ended up with what was essentially a frosty coffee ice cream, which is not what I was going for, lol. I was supposed to order the Granita di caffè con panna, which is their signature. It's a coffee granita--essentially finely shaved/frozen coffee--topped with whipped cream. Instead of whipped cream, I accidentally told my Italian nephew I wanted the coffee with ice cream, whoops. I also ordered a maritozzo, which I was absolutely on a mission to try while in Rome. The maritozzo is a traditional Roman sweet bun filled generously with whipped cream, and it did not disappoint. I was in a bit of a rush, so I didn't have time to enjoy my maritozzo there. I packed it up and ate it later that evening, and it was still delicious. I've also essentially given up coffee completely, so I only had a few bites and sips of my coffee ice cream, but what I tried was really good. The menu is fairly large and varied, and it can feel a little overwhelming when you're standing at the counter with a line behind you. I'd recommend taking a look at the menu ahead of time if you can so you have an idea of what you want before you get up to order. Overall, I'd definitely recommend stopping by. Tazza d'Oro is an institution, the location is hard to beat, and there's something fun about experiencing one of Rome's longtime coffee traditions--even if you accidentally order the wrong thing like I did!

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    La Casa del Tazza d'Oro
    La Casa del Tazza d'Oro - The amazing variety of coffee and cannoli

    The amazing variety of coffee and cannoli

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    L'Orso Bianco - Front of shop.

    L'Orso Bianco

    4.4(11 reviews)
    3.5 km•Termini
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    Service 100% Gelato 100%…read moreThe person running this shop was great...He really knows his stuff... we didn't know what to get and he chose the perfect pairing after just asking what we liked... they were combos I didn't expect

    I hope you read this review!!!…read more And this is why this review must be read! There are SO MANY places in Rome to buy gelato, at least one on every block. And they all taste the same, which isn't a bad thing, but it gets redundant after a while. We were impressed by several of the top-rated gelatarias. And then we accidentally stumbled into L'Orso Bianco, overheated and desperate to cool down. Unaware of the impressive ratings on Yelp, we figured we were in for another tasty but boring gelato experience. But this was something more! L'Orso Bianco, Italian for The White Bear, offers spectacular assortments of gelato and explosively powerful flavors. The cheesecake had delectable bits of crust. The mint flavor was wonderful, closer to spearmint than the American version of mint ice cream, but still fabulous. But the Frutti di Bosco (berry) was the single best scoop of gelato I had in all of Rome! So fruity, so powerful, so amazing. They crammed three large scoops of marvelous gelato into a medium-sized cup for a very reasonable price, and I opted to top it with fresh cream. They also have napkins that depict the most famous sites across Rome. So awesome! If you get a single gelato in all of Rome come here!

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    L'Orso Bianco - Front building

    Front building

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