Caffè Roma — Restaurant in East Rutherford

I walk past this place every day on my way to work but a craving for a coffee and something sweet on my day off finally brought me in. Wow! I had this gem a few blocks from my house for two years and never realized! When I arrived there were a group of people who were clearly regulars and was immediately greeted and offered friendly service. I left with an assortment of pastries, all absolutely delicious, and some espresso which was perhaps the best I've ever tasted... And please, bear in mind that my first espresso was at age nine, about 24 years ago. Variety of Italian goodies available for purchase, cigarettes, lottery, bus schedules, and the like available. Great hours, opening at 7 in the morning and closing at 11pm, which is great for a night shift guy like me who doesn't always get to experience 9 to 6 places when I sleep in on a day off. I also made note of the gelato which I will be sure to try on my next visit... Also known as tomorrow! I would like to again register my shock that such a local gem has escaped my notice for so long but have no doubt I'll be making up for lost time...

Best Coffee Spot in East Rutherford - Caffè Roma ☕️🇮🇹

I discovered this place when they opened about 4-5 years ago, and I'm so glad I did! Mike, the owner, has become a good friend over the years. He really knows his coffee and it shows - this is genuinely the best coffee I've found in the area. Our whole family loves coming here. The atmosphere is so nice with the Colosseum mural and all the lights on the ceiling. Right now it looks extra beautiful with all the Christmas decorations. The coffee is just perfect, and you have to try their pastries. The apricot croissants are something special. We love the comfy setup with the brick walls and nice seating - makes it perfect for a quick coffee or staying a while.

You can find them on Park Ave, and I promise it's worth the visit. It's become our regular spot for good reason!

5/5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Simply the best...

This was our first time being at this caffe. We went specifically because of the reviews. I am an Italian American and was looking for the atmosphere and banter. The espresso drinks were phenomenal. Top notch. The owner was extremely nice. The only cons if I had to say were that the cannolis were prefilled so didn’t taste fresh (they were soft). Also, the vibe was not as authentic as other reviewers suggested. It was very loud in there because the music was at a level where we could not hear each other from across a very small table. I honestly was expecting to hear some Dean Martin or some Italian classics…instead there was Eddy Grant, Enrique Iglesias and reggae and electronic rock music. After taking so long to find a parking spot I just wanted to have that little Italian cafe moment. But again, great espresso and...