Go here instead of Ferrara!! Caffe Roma is authentic and charming with kind workers. Not touristy whatsoever and allows for you to get an old school, Italian experience. My friend said her cappuccino was the best she has ever had and the espresso was just what I needed. Pastries are solid too. read more

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Such a historical, and she little café with Italian treats. The hot chocolate was really delicious with a foam on time The service was a little abrasive, as if they didn't not want you there. I take it as traditional rude Italian vibe. read more

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Excellent Italian desserts and pastries. I loved the rainbow cookie, and my group agreed the cannolis were the best they ever had. It was the perfect spot to grab a nightcap after a long NYC day. If you find yourself in Little Italy, make sure you save room for dessert at Caffe Roma! read more

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The hot cappuccino is warnming and delicious. In SoHo since the morning for Sniffapalooza's Fall ball, I had only avocado toast at home for breakfast. No tea or fruit. So this cup of Italian Joe is welcoming. Naturally I had a piece of a favorite Rainbow Cookie. This also is so tasty that I hope to take one for later. Caffe Roma has been here since 1891. It's old fashioned inside with large mirrors, wrought iron chairs and a bar. This is a caffe with regular customers and one where tourists visit often. read more

My family and I were in the area and wanted to find a place nearby for coffee and to get warm. We stopped at Roma, as a friend had lived in the area and recommended it as a cute old-school local spot. We found a seat immediately and clearly got there at the right time, because shortly afterwards, the place started filling up. We ordered some coffees, a hot chocolate, and two cannolis. The Christmas decorations were nicely done and created welcoming and cozy atmosphere. The employees were also friendly and served us quickly. I'm giving the place 4 stars simply because nothing really stood out to me. I've had better coffee and better cannolis, although these were not bad. Also, for the size of this cafe, it would be better to have more than 1 restroom. Only having 1 is a little frustrating and creates a line of people. All in all, if you're in the area, stop by! I probably won't go out of my way to go back, but it hit the spot and was exactly what we needed at that moment. read more

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I went there, after getting a haircut, to meet my husband, who craved coffee. When I got there he'd nearly finished his cup. As I sat down at his tiny round table a waiting staff gave me their menu and asked what I wanted. I obliged by asking for a cup of Earl Grey. I was served a glass of tepid water with a tea bag on top. I should have asked for steamed almond milk when that option was offered. I opted for un-heated milk as I am used to steeping the tea in boiling hot water before adding cold milk to bring down the temperature. Not impressed. Maybe asking for tea in a coffee-centric spot is a mistake in itself? read more

My college daughter and I went here for a cannoli and a cappuccino. They were very friendly and accommodating. We enjoyed our dessert and coffee without a rush. They had many pastries to choose from .Littlw Italy is always fun to go to. We were happy to take a bit of a rest and have dessert in between! read more

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We were having a debate about where to get the best cannoli in Little Italy. My son picked this place because he said they were the oldest and he heard they were on of the best. I ordered the pistachio and everyone else ordered traditional cannolis. The shell on mine was the worst! It was so hard and thick it actually hurt to crunch it. NO WAY they were made fresh that day. The others were not much better. The cannoli cream was perfect, but the shell ruined it all for everyone. My husband's cappuccino was good though. Maybe everything else is great, but don't go there for cannolis. The place was cute, and clean and the staff were polite and friendly, but after leaving the city for a few years and excitedly returning for a good Italian pastry, we were utterly disappointed. read more

Cafe Roma has always been a must for me when visiting Little Italy. Its pastry and biscotti are absolutely delicious. But I also go there for the old world neighborhood atmosphere. It remains an oasis among the increasingly touristy restaurants. I mourn the disappearance of some of the old cheese, charcuterie and other food stores, but this pastry shop remains and hopefully will for quite a while. read more

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Love Caffe Roma! For years, stopped by there when nearby Little Italy, especially when with something sweet or a coffee is in order. It's Old School, unpretentious and absolutely delightful. My go-to and recommendation (for grown ups) is Caffe Roma's affogato, which you can get with any of their gelatos. My preference an affogato with hazelnut gelato, but think my next order will be to test it out with the pistachio. Yum! My recommendation is to enjoy it at one of their cafe tables on Mulberry Street where you can people watch and take in neighborhood. read more

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Full Italian Experience! Loved it! From real authentic to simple old menu and design! The Smell of Irish Espresso still takes me to that moment! The adffogato was eye opening and the beautiful cannoli was kind to my mouth. You really wanna go Italian, this is your place! So happy that I got to try them read more

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We stopped here because we wanted to get some cannoli before leaving Little Italy. This spot seemed like a good candidate. Great-looking bakery. Decor was quaint. Staff was friendly. Unfortunately the whole reason for stopping by, the cannolis, were kind of underwhelming. Didn't taste bad, but not very satisfying. The other two people with me agreed. Very tough to chew through. read more

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Last week I was in between two continents, Europe and Asia. I called it a "fork"in the road as I craved both cuisines from these two continents. My dessert craving led me to Caffe Roma as I wanted a cappuccino to sip on my way back to work. The cafe reminded me of one of these Pasticceria that I constantly gravitated to in Rome: Trevi Fountain, Termini Station and of course in the Amalfi Coast. The air I breathe consists of cannolis, cheesecake, Italian cookies and of course the amazing aroma of a freshly brewed cup of coffee. I had to resist the temptation of taking a treat to go and stayed focused , just a small cappuccino to go. I placed my order and just took in the vibe.. if you are in Soho as I am due to working in the area, there is a European flair in the air as you walk the cobblestoned streets... My drink was ready at the espresso bar in the back. I ordered a small cappuccino and as you can see from my picture. I appreciated the extra foam however I ordered it to go.. .thus putting a lid on it was tricky and awkward. I took one sip and burnt my kishkas ( Sorry had to throw a Yiddish euphemism in) I drank a bit to settle it and off I went. As in Rome, Caffe Roma is definitely a cafe to sip, savor and people watch. which I plan to do due to Spring finally around the corner. Thus, coming upon a " fork" in the road holds unexpected delight when you are in Soho, specifically on Broome Street. You can virtually get a taste of Lower Manhattan here: Nolita, Little Italy and Chinatown. Mangia! read more

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The man worker here is the kindest person I ever met. I was craving an Italian drink called Marocchino and he went out of his way to look up the ingredients and make it. What a kind and generous man. He even offered if I didn't like it, I don't have to pay. I ended up finishing it all in one sip. This is how good he mad it. The vibe is very relaxed and has antique and beautiful style to it. I would definitely come again with friends. read more

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Lovely, old-school spot that is perfect for enjoying a quick afternoon pick-me up of sugar and/or caffeine. The staff is lovely and accommodating and you don't feel rushed, even though they stayed full while I was there. The cannoli is probably the best I've ever had. read more

Dreams do come true! I got to try an authentic Italian cannoli! Actually 3 of them! They were perfectly executed, stuffed all the way through, and will hold me over until my next trip to NYC or Italy. The dining room was spacious and had a welcoming atmosphere with great music. The service was also very friendly read more

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i was not a huge fan of this place! the coffee was overly sweet, I got the hazelnut latte, the aesthetics of the coffee were kind of cool though! the service was not great, it seemed that they did want to help us order maybe it is because the place was overly busy and packed. the ambiance was kind of cute, it was like a vintage style decor with vintage furniture read more

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Let me start off by saying, I'm not the biggest fan of touristy spots. I like mom/pop sorta places. To my surprise, that's exactly what Caffe Roma Pastry is! Today I stopped by for a cannoli (not touristy at all :-D). The cannoli was incredible! Like crazy good! We also got some biscotti and a couple glasses of wine. Yum to all the above! Staff was super friendly and fast. We stayed for a bit and enjoyed the people watching. Absolutely will be back!!! read more

Stopped by on a rainy afternoon & needed to wait out the rain so I ordered a cappuccino. It was a very decent size, tasted okay nothing too crazy just average. Location is a pretty nice size . read more

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The expression martini here was to die for. The ambiance gave cute Italian corner bakery and everyone was extremely nice. read more

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Lovely spot for coffee, dessert n just respite. Enjoy this gem. It's sweet n very authentic. I miss places like this. It's part of NYC history. read more

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The best Carmel cappuccino I've ever had. It was perfectly balanced, not too bitter, but had a jolt to it. I probably could've ordered three of them, though they would have been peeling me down from the ceiling. I've enjoyed a wide selection of desserts here, including rainbow cookies, pignoli, cookies, and tiramisu. As to be expected, all of these desserts are on the pricier side - that's pretty standard for this level of quality. However, if you're going to shell out money for Italian baked goods, you at least want to know you're getting high-quality. These definitely fit the bill. The gelato is also excellent creamy and flavorful. It lingers on the tongue afterwards, providing a magnificent aftertaste that only the real deal can provide. The location is conveniently situated in the heart of what's left of the little Italy. The café itself is not very large, and in some cases you may want to either enjoy your purchase at a table outside, or take it to go. It looks just like you expect an Italian café to appear. The service is good and attentive. Don't worry they'll get to you shortly. If you're looking for an after-dinner spot to grab some memorable treats and coffee, cappuccino espresso, etc. this is one of my more highly recommended options . read more

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Love this place, great staff and Italian and American pastry. You won't be disappointed.

We had an hour to kill in the area and walked by Caffe Roma. If you're looking to dine in, just grab a table and someone will be with you shortly. They don't have a huge menu, but there's enough for just about anyone. I had a pistachio gelato and my mom had an Amaretto Latte. She liked her drink and I liked my gelato. We had just had lunch, so I wasn't super hungry - otherwise I would've been tempted by the rainbow cookies! Staff were friendly and nice. read more

The only thing worse than a B rating from the health department is hiding the rating in the window. Went for cannolis which were just meh. On the way out I happened to see their hidden B rating. Bad form. Karen will not be back. read more

Such a great little pit stop for a pick me up. Get some coffee and pastries. The service was great and the ambiance is historic. read more

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Best Affogato ever!! The aroma of the coffee was amazing the combo with the gelato was a delightful treat. We stumbled across this place during our trip to NY and the service was great!! This is my go to spot for Affogato!! read more

The best cappuccino and cookies in NYC, especially their homemade rainbow cookies!! A great authentic NYC cafe with an interesting history.

My bestie/cousin and I were walking around Little Italy and she brought me to this coffee/pastry place that she and her husband frequently visit with his Aunt. First impression, very nice! They had assorted baked goods and my cousin recommended to try the rainbow cookies! So we both ordered the hazelnut cappuccino, rainbow cookies and the cheesecake with ricotta! Everything was delicious! That rainbow cookie was insanely delicious! When we got there, it was just us. Then it got really busy, really quick! Filled up with many people ordering their drinks and one gentleman ordered boxes of baked cookies to go! This place was excellent! Thank you for taking care of us!! I will be back on my next visit to NYC! read more

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The cheesecake and cannolis were perfect. The Sfogliatelle was crispy and flaky outside and creamy inside. Delicious!

The architecture makes this place. It is a sad empty shell of a business with a few cookies and coffee. I enjoyed the floor tile, the laughing and old counter tops and the coffee seemed to be Lavazza which is important to note as a gas station "Italian" coffee. The employees were nice but were cold because the heat was not on in any kind of notable way. I have nothing against the place, its a cute shell of a business. read more

Another historic bakery I want to show off in Little Italy. Each year when I go to the Feast I try to visit a new location. It's great to visit and meet the employees. I believe they were open to people using the restroom. The sign on the door says for customers only. I was fortunate I didn't have to go. I don't know why I'm mentioning this except that I saw a lot of people waiting in line in the rear of the restaurant. It's kind of open for all to see. It's a busy place with a couple of employees. There were plenty of open tables. I saw one girl not only handling the counter customers like me, but she also was taking a plated Cannoli to someone's table. I'm more of a grab a cookie and go. I can't sit still. I do want to walk around the room if they don't object. This place is historic. I enjoyed the old feel and original decor. I wandered around taking photos since they weren't overly crowded with customers. It's cash only. The signs are everywhere. It's very relaxing inside. The employees made me feel comfortable like I was at grandmas house. I got a smile as soon as they saw my wide eyes and open mouth looking at all grandmas cookies in the display case. I recommend you visit this historic bakery. You may just find cookies like your grandma used to make. I know I did! read more

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Full disclosure: 11 Little Italy stores participated in the Netflix promotion of the Irishman that happen this past Friday and Saturday, it became a treasure hunt/food tour for me. Ever since I discovered Caffe Roma through the food tour, I been back for the cannolis. When I saw Caffe Roma as one of the participating restaurants in the Netflix promotion, I had to definitely see what treat they are giving away. I walked in the door and reached the counter. There was an employee behind the refrigerated display case. Another customer was there and told the employee, "Jimmy sent me." I piped up and said, "Jimmy sent me too!" so she didn't have to walk twice. We received our treat and I was curious. It is a full-sized cannoli. How awesome is that! If you haven't read my previous review, take a gander. They are one of the few places that makes they own cannoli shells which is why it's all different sizes and not uniformed. The cannoli cream contains miniature chocolate chips. If you haven't tried their items, definitely come try their cannolis and desserts. Thanks Caffe Roma for the cannoli! read more

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Beautiful, magnificent! Absolutely the best ricotta cheesecake that's passed my lips EVER! I have traveled the world in search of such perfection. read more

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They say they have best cannoli since 1891. We came in to taste them. So what can I say- very, very bad cannoli. We visited Sicily just recently , the home of cannoli, where they were invented. So cannolis from cafe Roma have nothing in common with (original) cannolis. The shells are so hard, not tasty at all, and totally different from the originals, Ricotta is very sweet. This size of cannoli in Sicily is considered small. The price is quite high- $6 for a small cannoli. So overall they are NOT good at all!!! The coffee was very bad as well. The cheesecake was too sweet as well. So we would not recommend the place at all. read more

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Very nice pastry spot in LI. They also have tables outside. The pastries are delicious. The staff was top notch read more

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Meh at best. I just do not share the sentiment of other reviewers for this place. Walked in for a dessert nightcap on this Thursday evening and I thought we walked into Yucca Flats. Not one patron on the premises---just the workers. Regardless, we settled down for tea/coffee and dessert. Slowly, some people came around but overall, it was quiet. Not much atmosphere although there were many tables and I'd like to say that Caffe Roma has been around since 1891, as stated on tee shirts. That's many years in business. We placed our order for a Jasmine tea, Cappuccino and Tiramisu. No water brought to the table. The counter had a large variety of desserts on display, some looked good although what it tasted like was another story. My cappuccino was average. I've had better and worse. The odd part was the tiramisu. It looked pretty but was a huge let down and not in the tradition of what I'm accustomed to. In fact, we both thought it tasted a bit like cheesecake. It was kind of dry and with not much flavor. Also, because they were getting ready to close, we were asked to move to another table on the other side of the room. I thought that was an inconvenient suggestion, so we just ended up paying the check and left. It was only 10:30. Maybe it was an off night but I wished we walked to Ferrara. Oh well. read more

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The dessert here is way to sweet and it is definitely over priced. I came here after dinner and wanted a dessert and a latte. The latte was fine, nothing particularly special though. The Napoleon was very very sweet. It was almost too hard to eat Bc of how sweet it was! The prices are also absurdly high- I paid $18 for the latte and the Napoleon and I am not sure if they just got it wrong or if they just charge a lot for their coffees and desserts read more

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The cookies are wonderful and the coffee is delicious. Service is excellent. It looks like you've stepped back in time and it's just a cool little place. read more

Awesome little cafe in Little Italy that is perfect for an afternoon coffee, pastry or gelato. read more

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