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Specialty coffee lovers and slow-paced morning treats.
Slow - Specialty Coffee & Pastry Lab
IT
Coffee Shop·Aesthetic, Relaxed, Modern
Located in the bustling center of Rome, Slow - Specialty Coffee & Pastry Lab lives up to its name by encouraging guests to pause and enjoy the craft of coffee. This modern lab focuses on specialty beans, often featuring light-roast single origins like Ethiopian varieties that pair perfectly with their silky-smooth milk. The pastry selection is equally curated, ranging from classic buttery croissants to inventive weekly specials featuring complex flavor profiles like frangipane and raspberry. While the service is intentionally unhurried to ensure precision, the friendly staff and minimalist, aesthetic atmosphere make it a standout destination for those seeking a contemporary break from traditional Italian espresso bars.
Located in the bustling center of Rome, Slow - Specialty Coffee & Pastry Lab lives up to its name by encouraging guests to pause and enjoy the craft of coffee. This modern lab focuses on specialty beans, often featuring light-roast single origins like Ethiopian varieties that pair perfectly with their silky-smooth milk. The pastry selection is equally curated, ranging from classic buttery croissants to inventive weekly specials featuring complex flavor profiles like frangipane and raspberry. While the service is intentionally unhurried to ensure precision, the friendly staff and minimalist, aesthetic atmosphere make it a standout destination for those seeking a contemporary break from traditional Italian espresso bars.
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Address
Corso Vittorio Emanuele II,73, 00186 Roma RM, Italy
Hours
ClosedDaily 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Highlights
Rotating selection of single-origin coffee beans.
House-made pastries including flaky croissants and pain au chocolat.
Silky, expertly textured milk for cortados and cappuccinos.
Minimalist and highly aesthetic interior design.
Friendly, knowledgeable staff who prioritize quality over speed.
Time of Day
Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch
Occasion Tags
Solo, Locals, Tourists, Casual Drinks
Reviews
4.5
Excellent470 reviews
Slow - Specialty Coffee & Pastry Lab is highly regarded by visitors for its commitment to the specialty coffee movement in Rome. Reviewers frequently praise the quality of the beans, specifically noting the availability of light-roast single origins and the expert preparation of milk-based drinks like cortados and cappuccinos. The pastries receive significant attention, with many highlighting the flaky, buttery texture of the croissants, though a few guests found the more complex specials to be overly sweet. The atmosphere is described as aesthetic and chill, intentionally designed to provide a slower pace than typical Roman espresso bars. While the service speed is noted as being slower than average, customers generally appreciate this as part of the 'slow' philosophy and find the staff to be exceptionally friendly. Overall, it is considered a hidden gem for coffee purists and those looking for a high-quality breakfast in the city center.
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Location
Roma, Lazio, Italy
