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Sciascia Caffè 1919

4.5 (4,741)$ · Budget-friendly

Sciascia Caffè 1919 has been serving coffee in Rome since its namesake year, and reviewers highlight the affogato in particular as splendid alongside the café's cakes. Personal, attentive service comes up repeatedly, with reviewers going out of their way to praise specific staff members by name. With a 4.5 rating from nearly 4,750 reviews, it's a well-loved classic stop for coffee and dessert in Rome's Prati neighbourhood.

✨ Reasons to go

  • 1Operating in Rome's Prati neighbourhood since 1919.
  • 2The affogato is the signature order, frequently singled out by reviewers as exceptional.

💡 Good to know

  • 1The affogato is the dish to order
  • 2the cakes are worth trying alongside coffee
  • 3expect warm, personal service from the counter staff.

⏱️ Typical visit

25 min

🕰️ Best time

early morning, morning, lunchtime, afternoon, early evening or evening

🚶 Walking intensity

Easy pace

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Address

Via Fabio Massimo, n.80/a, 00192 Roma RM, Italy · RomaGoogleApple
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Booking

Walk-in

What people say

"Oh what a place! What amazing coffee and cake! What an amazing staff - Lawrence if I remember his name right! Must go! The affogato coffee was splendid’ the cakes were so delicious ( recommend by Lawrence) we sat enjoyed and relished it! Def recommend if you are visiting the Vatican.. very close to ottavionio metro!"

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