Specialty coffee in Rome.
Rome runs a confident specialty scene: 40 cafés and roasters on Roasters, anchored by serious local roasting and a steady stream of openings the community keeps an eye on.
Where Rome sits on the map
In Europe, Rome ranks #48 of 1,928 cities on Roasters, in the same size band as Brighton, Geneva and Poznan.
On the podium in Italy: Rome is #2 with 40 cafés, about 1.2 times smaller than Milan at the top. One step up the national table is Milan (46 cafés); one step down, Florence (21 cafés).
That places Rome in the top tenth of cities worldwide on Roasters, at #99 of 3,601.
The scene is big enough for themed guides: 9 of them cover Rome, from espresso to where to work on a laptop.
What makes a great café in Rome
Good specialty coffee in Rome tends to come from small, owner-run places: a short menu, beans roasted within the last few weeks, and someone behind the bar who can tell you where they were grown. The community has found 40 such spots so far.
What to look for: a short menu, light-roasted single-origin beans, a proper grinder behind the bar, and staff who can explain the origin and process of what you're drinking. If a café in Rome ticks those boxes, it belongs on Roasters.
- Baristas who can talk through the menu
- Beans for sale to brew at home
- Pour-over and espresso both on the menu
- A grinder dialled in daily
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About specialty coffee in Rome
How big is the specialty coffee scene in Rome?
There are 40 cafés and roasters in Rome on Roasters, which ranks the city #2 in Italy and #99 worldwide.
How does Rome compare with other cities in Italy?
Rome ranks #2 of 89 cities on Roasters in Italy. The median city there lists 1 café; Rome lists 40.
What other cities in Europe are comparable to Rome for coffee?
Looking only at the number of specialty cafés listed, Brighton (United Kingdom), Geneva (Switzerland) and Poznan (Poland) are the nearest peers to Rome in the region.
Are there themed coffee guides for Rome?
Yes, 9. Roasters publishes themed guides for cities with at least 30 specialty cafés (plus curated surf, cycling and running cities), and Rome qualifies.
A great café in Rome is missing. What can I do?
Submit it from the app. The community team checks every submission against the specialty bar before it appears on the map.
Are reviews of cafés in Rome written by real people?
Every review on Roasters is written by a community member who visited the café. No algorithmic ranking and no paid placements.
Does the Roasters app cost anything?
The app and the full café map are free. Roasters Pro is an optional upgrade with advanced filters, unlimited lists and other power features.
