Pop's Roma — Restaurant in Rome

During our recent trip to Rome, we stumbled upon Pop's Roma through Google reviews. Encouraged by its high ratings but cautious due to prior disappointments with other well-reviewed cafés, we decided to give it a try for breakfast. To our delight, Pop's Roma truly delivered on its promise!

Food & Coffee

Our breakfast was freshly prepared with meticulous care, evident in both presentation and taste. The coffees were exceptional. We ordered black Americanos and espresso lungo, and I must highlight this: it was the only café in Rome where the espresso lungo was served correctly. Elsewhere, it was mistakenly served as regular espresso.

The barista, a middle-aged gentleman, showcased his craftsmanship with every cup. Serving coffee black leaves no room for error, and his work was flawless. The quality shone through—no "masking" needed with milk or sweeteners. Kudos to him for such mastery!

The Carrot Cake – A Masterpiece

Now, let’s talk about the carrot cake. Oh. My. Goodness. It was phenomenal! As someone who loves carrot cake and orders it wherever possible, I can confidently say this was the best carrot cake I have ever had. The sponge was soft and velvety, packed with a generous amount of walnuts, and topped with buttercream (or cream cheese?) icing that was perfectly textured and flavoured.

It was so good, I returned the very next morning for another slice. Admittedly, at €8 per piece, it’s on the pricier side, but one bite is enough to convince you it’s worth every cent.

Final Thoughts

If I ever find myself in Rome again, I would happily walk across the entire city just to have coffee and cake at Pop's Roma. The quality, care, and flavors made it a highlight of our trip. Highly recommended!

Edit: For some reason Google is not allowing me to set 5-star to Food, Service, Atomsphere; it resets to 0 which is frustrating. As a result I have set all to 4, but in reality I'd have...

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