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    Barnum Roma | Specialty Coffee. Breakfast & Lunch Place

    4.5 (124 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 3:30 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Ken N.

    Very fresh. Coffee was spectacular. The first sip I told myself I probably want a second one. I ended up not ordering more coffee because I was so full. The Almond Croissant was flaky and soft. Very good. Although the line was long. Once we were seated service was fast. Food was delivered very quickly. There is not much seating but they are very efficient. So far, best place in Rome we've had breakfast.

    Crystal X.

    These were the best croissants I had in Rome. Don't let the line discourage you! We skipped the wait for a table by opting for the counter, and were served almost immediately. Would recommend for quality pastries and coffee at a very reasonable price

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    Nelson M.

    Hello everyone! Truly hope you find yourselves having an awesome time in Rome. So we have been to Rome a few times and on this occasion we dropped in to spend a few days after finalizing a cruise through Portugal, Spain and France that was amazing. We decided to take a Hop on Hop Off on our first day in to just take it all in (as we were traveling with family that had never been) and decide what we wanted to focus on and as expected, we all eventually started getting pretty hungry! No need to worry as we are in Rome and food is a no brainer. So we hopped off at the last stop, pulled out the trusty Yelp app and looked for something local and quaint within walking distance and in short order we were on our way to Barnum Roma. I have to say that Barnum Roma is situated on a very quaint street in Rome and this is definitely a locals hangout. They have indoor and outdoor seating and was very busy which is always a good thing. They had a pretty wide selection of baked goods, cafe options and the food was simply amazing. Everything was very fresh and the service was excellent as well. Now we did have to wait a bit but it was well worth it. If you like "Al Fresco" definitely recommend sitting in their outdoor seating area adjacent the cafe. In typical Rome fashion, you really do not want to be driving around the City as parking is a nightmare so definitely UBER, walk or catch a local Taxi. Hey your in Rome so you may as well stoke up a conversation with your driver and make some friends. Overall, we really had a great experience at Barnum Roma and the prices were not bad at all and the quality of the food was great. Seems like they may be a local business as well so if you want to try a nice local Cafe, you should head on over and check them out. Wishing you all a happy and safe time in Rome! Enjoy and Bon Appétit mes amis!

    Long line for seated breakfast so we opted for take away. The most flakey croissants and delicious espresso. Went back the next day in hopes of a seated service. Still a like but moved quickly as they had additional outdoor seating across the street. Scrambled eggs were soft and moist. Toast was full of whole grains and seeds for those who love a hearty bread. And we of course took away another croissant!

    Espresso
    Vincent P.

    Barnum Roma is a popular cafe in Rome, they were already quite busy when we arrived at 10:20 AM. The cafe isn't too spacious, so it can be quite a wait for a table, we opted for take-out. The service was friendly and they had a worker by the door making sure everyone got their takeout order. They had a nice selection of pastries and I got a Danish with seasonal fruit and a shot of espresso. I enjoyed the Danish although it was a bit difficult to eat standing without getting too messy. The espresso was also a nice boost to a long day ahead. Pro-tip: order the coffee to drink at the bar, you can finish it pretty quick, especially if it's just a shot of espresso. Overall, I enjoyed our pitstop at Barnum Roma for pastries and caffeine.

    Scrambled eggs, bagel with cream cheese & side of honey, jasmine tea
    Sepideh Z.

    We found this place online and it had pretty great reviews so decided to give it a try. We went three times during our stay in Roma. All times there was a line to wait to be seated since it's walk in only but it seemed to move quickly as people are constantly coming and going. Everyone spoke English and were very friendly. The first time we went, the food was a 3/5. I got the Uova strappazzate con verdue, sticks di formaggio, hash brown e toast with a cappuccino. We also got the pancakes and bagel with cream cheese & honey. This is when we learned what we actually should order when we come here. The food I got wasn't my favourite, I posted a picture for reference. The pancakes were alright but they came with caramel instead of the classic Canadian maple syrup. However, the bagel!! The bagel with cream cheese and honey was perfect. Surprising, right?! The second and third times we went, we had our order down packed. We got the toasted bagel with cream cheese and a side of honey with the jasmine tea and let me tell you, it was amazing! We also tried the scrambled eggs and they were yummy too. We seemed to have started a trend because by the third time, the servers and staff recognized us and memorized our order and also told us we started a trend because now people were ordering a bagel with cream cheese and honey after seeing us do it. Now, I'm a coffee addict. However, get the jasmine tea here!!! It smelled so divine and tasted even better. To the point that I asked one of the servers if I can buy the tea but they kindly told me the store they get it at (which I also wrote a review on). All in all, lovely staff and good company! The food is good depending on what you like but be sure to ask them questions and maybe even look at online photos.

    Hummus Toast.
    Pascual S.

    Un lugar excepcional para desayunar y disfrutar de un excelente café. Desde el momento en que llegas, el ambiente es cálido y el servicio destaca por su amabilidad y atención al detalle. La comida no solo llegó rápidamente, sino que también superó mis expectativas en sabor y presentación. Sin duda, una experiencia completa que invita a regresar. ¡Me encantó todo!

    Breakfast plate with scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, hashbrown, toast, and mixed salad
    Jordyn S.

    Great place for tourists looking for an all american style breakfast with eggs and bacon. Definitely satisfied the craving.

    Julianna K.

    Delicious cappuccino!! There is one line for to go / counter and another to sit in. The sit in line was long on Sunday morning but the to go counter was not bad. Espresso was good too. They have a lot of specialty coffee options available. Pastries looked delicious but I did not get any -- next time!

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    Shruti J.

    There is always a wait here but the line moves quick. We lined up (by we I mean my husband stood in line while I went to at all the boutiques in the lane) and got a table in 20 minutes. Got the coffee, croissant, strawberry danish and breakfast platter - everything was brilliant! Their croissants are comparable to the ones I've had in Paris and rightly so because they get their ingredients from France. The danish was to die for - probably the best bread and cheese together with the perfect strawberries - ah! The breakfast plate came with hash browns and veggies - those were delicious too! My husband is not a veggie person but he devoured them. Highly recommend this place for breakfast when in Rome.

    Jennifer M.

    First breakfast in Rome. As a breakfast girlie, I was on the hunt for a place with the holy trinity : eggs , bacon, sausage . I was so excited I found a spot that wasn't just croissants and coffee! The location is super convenient and the food was DELICIOUS. Service was attentive and quick! If you're lookin for a good, hearty breakfast with chill vibes, this is the spot!

    Large portions. Avocado Toast. Club Sandwich and Yogurt bowl.
    elizabeth f.

    This was our go to place for breakfast. Delicious pastries, flavorful coffee and vegan and vegetarian options. Also, the servings were large! Fresh OJ was a plus.

    Eggs/bacon/toast/sausage and avocado toasts with eggs and lox.
    Eric R.

    Be prepared to wait as there seems to be a lack of places who serve eggs in the morning in Rome as any sort of traditional breakfast seems to not be popular. However, there is a degree of popularity because we waited over 30 minutes to get a table on a Tuesday morning. Once we sat down, it was understandable. We had a chocolate croissant, which was amazing a chocolate chip cookie, which was incredible and the avocado toast with three poached eggs and lox was absolutely ridiculous. Will absolutely come back to this place it's an elite gem and one of the few places who actually serves eggs. Their entire menu looks incredible.

    Yogurt with homemade granola and fresh fruit  Pistachio croissant  Fruit danish Cappuccino  Americano

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