Barnum Roma
Via del Pellegrino, 63/65, 00186 Roma RM, Italy
4.6/5(4,561)
4.5/5(745)
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The Synopsis
The place in brief
“Barnum Roma is a very popular destination in the heart of Rome, renowned for its excellent specialty coffee selection and high-quality international breakfasts. Despite the long wait often experienced to access the venue, most customers agree that the gastronomic experience and warm service are absolutely worth the queue. The modern and welcoming atmosphere makes it a landmark for those looking for a breakfast different from the classic Italian standard.”
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Place information.
- Average price20 € - 50 € per person
- Meal typeBreakfast and Brunch
- ReservationsNot accepted
- AmbienceInformal, modern and international
- Hours08:00 - 15:30 approx.
Popular opinions
What everyone keeps saying.
What people love
Superior quality coffee and wide selection of specialty coffees
Extremely friendly, attentive, and multicultural staff
Exceptional quality of pastries and croissants
Fresh and well-presented breakfast and brunch dishes
Modern, welcoming, and pleasant environment
Areas for improvement
Long waiting lines outside to access tables
High prices, considered excessive for some portions
Venue management perceived as too focused on customer turnover
What people notice
Ranked by guest confidence.
Service
90
Food
85
Cleanliness
85
Atmosphere
80
Value
60
Wait
50
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Tips for visitors
A few practical notes from recent guests to help you choose with confidence.
Arrive early in the morning to avoid the longest queues
Try the croissants and high-quality artisanal pastries
Opt for counter service or takeaway if you are short on time
Taste the savory options like avocado toast or eggs
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Julie Panch
15/06/2026Very pleasant atmosphere with a great playlist. A wide selection of breakfast options and amazing French pastries. The staff were friendly and always smiling. Everything was wonderful. Thank you so much! 😊
Maria-Elena Kassab
14/06/2026I'm obsessed. We had to wait about 15 minutes in a queue outside in the blazing sun, but it was worth it. The iced lattes and iced chai lattes are impeccably prepared. The pancakes are sweet and fluffy, the avocado toast is delicious, and don't miss out on their banana bread. The staff is lovely, kind, helpful, and funny. I'm glad I got to visit this place before I left Rome.
Niall Nadeem
13/06/2026Strong tasting coffee. Nice little place for a coffee if you’re taking a break from exploring the area
Okan Tokyay
11/06/2026Great for breakfast. Avocado on toast and omelette with potato, sage, onion tasted great. Also they have great coffee if the taste of coffee is important for you 👍
HAMOUD H
11/06/2026I came to Barnum Roma four times in a row because the food was that good! The coffee is amazing, the atmosphere is great, and the service was excellent every single time. Special thanks to Ali for being so friendly and welcoming with a big smile every day. Definitely one of my favorite spots in Rome
Stephanie
11/06/2026Great coffee and matcha. The avo toast was fresh and delicious!
Anca Pascu
10/06/2026We used to go when they had previous location and menu. They changed the menu and it was a bit of a disappointment the new one. No more organic eggs, no more abundance in the plate etc. They have good reviews from past location and past menu. I really hope you can go back to the successful menu you used to have.
Yayi Girl
10/06/2026We really wanted to love this place unfortunately, the experience fell short from start to finish. We ordered two open omelets, with no indication on the menu or from our waiter that the eggs would be prepared over easy. We also ordered buttermilk pancakes, scrambled eggs, and three plain croissants, all of which were genuinely delicious. The omelets were a different story. One never arrived at all, leaving one of us without food for the entire meal. The one that did come out was extremely watery, and when I politely asked for it to be cooked a bit longer, the waiter declined. To add to the discomfort, the restaurant was around 85°F inside , far too warm for an enjoyable meal. When I asked to speak with someone, we were offered three almond biscuits. After pressing again, I was connected with a manager who had been visible the whole time — despite being told he wasn’t available. He seemed frustrated, quickly offered to refund our entire €53 bill, and walked away. I never asked for a full refund; I simply wanted a genuine conversation about what went wrong. One bright spot was a kind host who mentioned the restaurant had recently relocated and was still settling in. That was appreciated , but perhaps a few more days of preparation before reopening would have made all the difference.
AS
09/06/2026A wonderful spot for brunch and coffee. The atmosphere was cozy, the pancakes were absolutely delicious, and the coffee was great. The staff were incredibly friendly, welcoming, and attentive, making the whole experience even better. Excellent service and a lovely place to visit. Highly recommended!” ☕🥞✨
Ryan Zahn
09/06/2026Get the buttermilk pancakes.
Serah Rudolph
06/06/2026Great coffee, kind people, good service. Pastries are some of the best I’ve ever had anywhere.
NiGaR Azerbaijan
06/06/2026Fine place with good pancakes. But I waited for in a queue more than 45 min. So, I don’t think it’s worth to spend so much time for getting a table.
Ismael Diaz
04/06/2026Best speciality in Rome center
Maverick Duran
04/06/2026Everything about this place was fantastic. The food was delicious, the drinks, and the service was absolutely amazing from start to finish highly recommend.
M.Guthier
04/06/2026We went there for breakfast and had a really good time. The food and drinks were delicious and the staff was really friendly and welcoming. You can tell that this place was made in order to please tourists, so don't expect the true Italian ambience you would get at a different place. We had to wait roughly 20 minutes without a reservation, so be prepared to stay in line for a bit. Luckily, they regularly brought some drinks so we didn't mind standing in line that much. You should also definitely try their homemade pastries!
Samah AlMassari
04/06/2026Yummm breakfast dishes 🤩🤩 like the food and vibe 👌🏼
John Appleseed
04/06/2026Delicious pastries and friendly staff
E R
02/06/2026Very expensive! Staff are friendly and it’s a rly cute/ modern atmosphere (but this isn’t enough for the price - £15 for once slice of avocado toast 🙀)
Andreea F
01/06/2026We used to come here before they changed the location and the menu. Sadly everything has changed. The food was undercooked and the bread was old. Also 8€ for an orange juice is extremely expensive for Rome.
Karolina G
01/06/2026Absolutely divine! Highly recommend, food is tasty, fresh, cooked to perfection. Staff is lovely and attentive.
ismael medina manzano
31/05/2026As an architect, and from my humble point of view, Barnum Roma is a venue clearly designed for the mass market and tourism. It feels very commercial, created to appeal to as many people as possible, and in that sense it succeeds. The food is good, with a solid overall quality, although I found the prices to be on the medium-to-high side. Nothing unreasonable for such a popular tourist area, but not particularly outstanding either. I would especially like to highlight the service from the waitstaff, who were friendly, attentive, and professional throughout our visit. My main criticism concerns the way the restaurant is managed. It feels highly focused on maximizing table turnover. After already waiting in line to get in, when it was time to pay, we were asked to leave our table so that other customers could be seated, and then join another queue to settle the bill. While I understand the need to run an efficient business, as a customer it was not a pleasant experience and gave the impression that the venue operates more as a money-making machine than a place of hospitality. Overall, good food, excellent service from the staff, and an attractive venue, but management seems overly focused on volume and table turnover rather than customer experience.
Delphine Richon
31/05/2026It feels cool from the outside. But it is expensive for a very random avocado toast mostly with guacamole, bread is super random, not a lot to eat. Lot of waiters for nothing because you have to queue at the counter (again) to pay at the end of your meal and it’s very disorganized. Feels like this touristic places that you can find everywhere in the world with no soul.
Ahmed Jaber
30/05/2026Saved for future visit
Stephen Renfrew
28/05/2026The queue was big outside (which is a sign it’s good) so we hopped in and did the stood at the counter. The espresso of the day was a nice touch and was absolutely exquisite as was the lemon and almond cake. The staff were so friendly and had a laugh with them as we stood at the counter. Probably my favourite cafe in terms of quality and atmosphere in Rome.
Dr. Eman Mualla
25/05/2026We had a wonderful experience at Barnum Roma. The atmosphere was absolutely charming, with beautiful outdoor seating and a cozy European vibe that made the whole place feel special. The food was fresh, delicious, and beautifully presented — especially the pancakes and sandwiches. A special thank you to our host, Ali, who made the experience even better. He was incredibly welcoming, attentive, and genuinely kind throughout our visit. His hospitality added such a warm and personal touch, and you can truly feel how much he cares about the guests. Definitely one of our favorite spots in Rome, and we would happily come back again
Musaad nawaf
24/05/2026GOOD FOOD, BAD STAFF
Anja Kisirija
23/05/2026I don’t usually like to stand in a line, but Im glad I did. The personnel is lovely, the food was tasty and I finally found a good filter coffee in Italy. We ordered scrambled eggs with avocado, a fruit bowl and eggs with the chickpeas and all the dishes were great.
Antea
22/05/2026Great option for breakfast if you are looking for something that will keep you walking in Rome. Food great, staff kind!
Alhanouf Alroumi
22/05/2026one of the best breakfast we tried in Rome And worth the wait. The scrambled eggs, croissant, and coffee were all amazing and tasted so good
Abdullah ALGhaith
22/05/2026Barnum Cafè is a true gem in Rome! I had the latte, scrambled eggs, and a croissant — simple choices, but all executed beautifully. The eggs were perfectly creamy, the croissant was fresh and flaky, and the latte was smooth and rich. You can feel the care that goes into every dish. The atmosphere is cozy and vibrant at the same time, which makes it a perfect spot to start the day. Highly recommend stopping by if you're in the Campo de' Fiori area — just get there early, as the queue fills up fast!
Gamal K. Hoilo
21/05/2026Great food quality Great staff
Nikki Carnali
21/05/2026About 20-30 min wait - but didn’t feel too long. Got the food very quickly once you ordered. The avocado toast was very delicious with olive oil and a bit of lemon. The almond croissant was amazing! Very yummy coffee and matcha latte
Muj Syed
21/05/2026Really good coffee and pastries. One of few cafes in Rome which serve pour over coffee.
Richa Chaturvedi
21/05/2026Coffee was great. Hummus chickpea toast was just ok. But will return for the coffee.
Jovita V
20/05/2026Delicious breakfast!!
Fiaz Merali
20/05/2026Honestly, Barnuma Roma is massively overrated. We heard so much hype about it and came expecting something really special, but it was honestly disappointing from start to finish. We waited around 45 minutes just to get a table, then another queue again for the toilet. The whole place just feels chaotic and badly organised. The food itself was mediocre at best. I ordered pancakes with fresh cream, specifically asked for the cream, and they still arrived without it. Nobody explained whether they’d run out before we ordered. Either way, for a place with this reputation, it’s poor. And honestly? The food isn’t even particularly Italian. It feels more like an overhyped Instagram brunch spot than somewhere offering authentic Roman food. There are so many genuinely amazing places to eat in Rome with better food, better atmosphere, and far less hassle. I genuinely don’t understand the hype, and personally I wouldn’t come back again.
Hossam 29
20/05/2026A very nice cafe and a little nice word because it deserves more, I loved the ( Egg and avocado) and (carrot cak), and the staff were very respectful the most prominent names(clara and Pegah and Nathaly), and I found them to cooperate. I recommend visiting this place،،
Andrew Ban
19/05/2026The line is not just hype. Barnum has some of the best specialty coffee in town, a crunchy & soft cinnamon bun, and some delicious brunch options.
leonardo zuid
19/05/2026Probably the best croissant I ever had in my life. One that shows the layers in the dough. Delicious taste. Friendly attentive staff. Highly recommended. Worth a detour.
B Bigs
19/05/2026Barnum is a great coffee shop and breakfast spot in Rome. They have excellent cappuccinos and chai lattes and the pancakes with caramel sauce are delish!
Mateusz Czekaj
18/05/2026What a long queue! Best to order at the bar for a quick shot and a croissant. Flat white way too big, but selection of filter coffees very pleasing!
Adi Elron
16/05/2026Wow no words do describe how good this place is. Definitely worth the wait
Ana Stasiia
15/05/2026Good for a quick brunch
Ben Snell
15/05/2026Lovely brunch cafe serving great coffee and cakes. If you sit outside watch out for the birds or they will have a nibble!
Eugen Pascu
23/04/2026An outstanding place with outstanding foods and service. We waited around 10 minutes but it was worth it. The team was welcoming and kind, the food was excellent and the coffees were exactly as it should be. Thank you Barnum Team, keep up the good work you are doing. June update: We visited Barnum today and, in the new location, there are some missing “pieces”: the menu is minimal, with less options, the food is good but not enough, they cut down some items from some menu items or changed them not in the good way. The only constant is the coffee which is great 👍. We’ll return at some point to give the 5⭐️back.
Beckham
28/02/2023Best breakfast in Rome don’t look for another place
יקיר פרטוש
15/06/2026קפה פשוט מעולה ומאפים מיוחדים לפעמים יש קצת תור אבל שווה את זה
Melek Kuzeyi
15/06/2026Acikcasi yapay zekanin onerisiyle kahvalti icin buraya geldim. Kapida sira vardi. Tek kisi icin yer istedim. Asil macera iceri alindiktan sonra basladi cunku kimse sizinle ilgilenmiyor. Menude de oyle cok secenek yok. Siparisimi vermem 10 dk surdu. Siparisin gelmesi ise 20 dk. Verdigim siparis de kruvasan ve cappuccino’ydu. Disaridaki kuyruk tamamen yavas hizmetin sonucu diye dusunuyorum. Kruvasan ve kahve cok guzel ama bu sirayi beklemeye degmez. Turist olarak gelip kisitli zamaniniz oldugu bir sehirde burasi uygun degil.
FREDERIC ASENSIO
14/06/2026Repas simple et efficasse en snaking Toilettes propres Pour boire un coup avant de monter à la basilique
Alessia Gava
13/06/2026No text provided.
Dino Zuccollo
13/06/2026No text provided.
Igor Coherent
13/06/2026No text provided.
Tamara Smahova
11/06/2026No text provided.
Ariel Biscontin
10/06/20265 en comidas, 3 o 4 estrellas en café. La comida es muy rica, probamos 4 cosas y las 4 estaban geniales. El café está bien hecho, sencillamente no es muy rico a nuestro parecer. Gran opción de todas formas, el combo comida y café es muy bueno realmente.
Giovanna Fiorito
09/06/2026Ambiente acolhedor e agradável. Uma boa seleção de cafés especiais. Tomamos um colombiano da roaster guest list e um iced caffe latte. Comida muito saborosa e porção bem servida. Pegamos o toast de avocado e o club sandwich.
Meead rajab
08/06/2026طقيت مشي 27 دقيقه المكان زحمه وانتظار واخذت كروسان ساده وطلعت بس يستاهل عليه مدح من واحد كويتي وسعودي
Dilara Erdoğan
07/06/2026Cold brew söyledik. Bu zamana kadar belki 1000 tane cold brew içmişizdir, açık kahverengi olmadığını bildiğimiz için görünce şaşırdık. Tadına bakınca suya kahve damlatılmış gibi geldi. Değiştirmek istediğimizde bize ekstra söyleyeceğimiz içeceğin de parasının yansıtılacağı söylendi. Daha önce böyle bir durumla karşılaşmadık bizi çok şaşırttı. Eğer ekstra ücret talep edeceklerse kalan siparişleri iptal etmek istediğimizi söyleyince müdürleri gelip bize açıklama yaptı. Ama yapılan açıklama müşteriyi memnun etmekten ziyade siz bilmiyorsunuz cold brew böyle yapılır şeklinde idi. Daha sonra bizim bilgi sahibi olduğumuzu görünce, ekstra istemeden değişim yapmayı kabul ettiler. Yemekler için gerçekten tatlarını beğendik fakat yumurta çeşidini değiştirebiliriz diye kendileri önerdiler ama ekstra ödememiz gerektiğini kasada öğrendik. Bence çok yorum olan mekanları denemeden önce iki kere düşünmek gerek Roma’da.
Tímea
07/06/2026No text provided.
Vincent C
07/06/2026No text provided.
Chloé Duchamps
06/06/2026No text provided.
Karol Fun
06/06/2026Krasne prostredie :) Ceny sice trosku vyssie, ale káva jedlo vynikajuce.
Anna Nadolska
06/06/2026No text provided.
Nicolás Breda
05/06/2026La verdad que esperaba mas. La experiencia de ir no fue buena. Primero que Roma tiene pocas cafeterías de especialidad, por lo que las que existen se llenan, en este caso tuve que hacer fila en pleno sol con mas de 30 grados. Cuando me tocó entrar ya estaba transpirado jaja. Me dieron una mesa, el mozo hablaba español. Pedí filtrado (estaba bien pero no se qué gramaje usaron que lo sentí un poco insípido). La pastelería es mas pinta que sabor. Se ve lindo pero no se siente tan lindo a la boca. Probé el croissant de almendras y otro producto que venía relleno de limón. Cuando fui a pagar, cada pieza me la cobraron 5 euros, bastante caro para lo que suele salir la pastelería en Roma en cafeterías buenas, eso resta puntos ya que pagué mucho por algo que no fue bueno. Pero lo que mas me molestó es que si bien la cafetería es mas grande y tiene una estética linda dentro de todo, el calor que hacía adentro era insoportable. Ponen aire acondicionado pero dejan todas las puertas y ventanas abiertas, por lo que no se perciben los pequeños aires instalados. Se sentía mucho mejor estar afuera porque había vientito aunque sea. No pude estar mas de media hora ahí dentro porque transpiré mas que cuando hice la fila casi. Se lo comuniqué a la gente de la caja. Debería ser cómodo estar dentro y no un calvario. Por todo esto que comenté, fue caro y no la pasé bien, por eso mi calificación. No volveré a ir salvo que cambien esta forma de funcionamiento, ya que podría darle una segunda oportunidad a otras pastelerías y cafés de ahí. Pero con este calor cada vez peor, deberían cerrar las puertas para mantener el frío muchachos.
Sara Alhajri
04/06/2026No text provided.
T F 44
02/06/2026Ich sag mal naja. Auch für Rom viel zu teuer und geschmacklich nichts besonderes. 80€ für drei Brote und drei Getränke ist schon zu viel. Dafür waren wir hier in feinen Restaurants essen. 23€ für pastrami Bagel und der war trocken dafür aber ein halbes Kilo Mayo drauf. Braucht man echt nicht
Dimitra
01/06/2026No text provided.
Beppe Gallo
01/06/2026Sono stato nella nuova sede di Barnum, molto bella e luminosa. Il servizio resta sempre impeccabile e il cibo buonissimo. Resta uno dei posti migliori di Roma dove far colazione.
Regina Lara
01/06/2026Il miglior dirty chai di Roma!! 🤌🏽
The Quality Guest
01/06/2026La valoración es para su “Pistacchio Pain Suisse”. El lugar tiene una gran variedad de repostería artesanal y una opción amplia de Brunch a la carta, a unos precios bastante turísticos y elevados. Pistacchio Pain Suisse: La textura de la masa es crujiente, aunque demasiado aireada. El relleno es de una calidad media, utilizan pistachos de baja calidad en formato masa que ocupan la mayor parte del interior, y un poco de crema de pistacho de calidad superior apenas notable en el sabor. En cuanto a la masa, el sabor es neutro y excaso.
Tutos Serg
31/05/2026Вкусный кофе и правильное американо на двух шотах! Немного бы еще снизить температуру воды до 80 градусов, вообще было бы шикарно… В меню его, что интересно нет, но его готовят…
Ludovica Lugli
31/05/2026Posto stupendo e buonissimo! Colazioni e prodotti di prima qualità⭐️
Ariel C
31/05/2026No text provided.
Gianmaria Condulmari
30/05/2026No text provided.
Giovanni Cinà
30/05/2026Aprono con molta calma, orari non rispettati! Dopo l’attesa esterna dove nessuno sapeva darci un’indicazione esatta, abbiamo deciso di andar via.
Andrea Bregoli
28/05/2026No text provided.
Hüseyin Çoban
25/05/2026No text provided.
Kateryna Kyryliuk
25/05/2026Снідали там сьогодні з родиною. Всі страви були дуже смачними, я замовляла бейгел з свининою. Всі смаки в гармонії, кава крепка, а келих холодного просеко був саме вчасним. Персонал привітний, і турботливий до будь-якого прохання. Рекомендую від усього серця. Дякую
ghadah q
24/05/2026من الذ الفطور و برنش الي ذقته بروما الخدمه ممتازه وجدا خدومين فيه موظفين توأم لفو مخي حسبتني مجنونه 😂
Nero Alsulsmi
23/05/2026English 🇬🇧 Barnum Cafè is a great specialty coffee and breakfast spot in Rome. The coffee is excellent, the breakfast options are fresh and delicious, and the atmosphere is cozy and welcoming. It’s a perfect place to start your day, whether you’re looking for a quick coffee or a relaxing breakfast. The staff is friendly, and the quality of the ingredients is noticeable. Highly recommended for coffee lovers. العربية 🇸🇦 بارنوم كافيه مكان رائع للقهوة المختصة والإفطار في روما. القهوة ممتازة، وخيارات الإفطار طازجة ولذيذة، والأجواء مريحة ومرحبة. إنه مكان مثالي لبدء يومك سواء كنت تبحث عن قهوة سريعة أو إفطار هادئ. الموظفون لطفاء وجودة المكونات واضحة. أنصح به بشدة لمحبي القهوة. Italiano 🇮🇹 Barnum Cafè è un ottimo locale per la colazione e il caffè specialty a Roma. Il caffè è eccellente, le proposte per la colazione sono fresche e gustose, e l’atmosfera è accogliente e rilassante. È il posto perfetto per iniziare la giornata, sia per un caffè veloce che per una colazione tranquilla. Il personale è cordiale e la qualità degli ingredienti si nota. Consigliatissimo agli amanti del caffè. Français 🇫🇷 Barnum Cafè est un excellent endroit pour déguster un café de spécialité et prendre un petit-déjeuner à Rome. Le café est délicieux, les options de petit-déjeuner sont fraîches et savoureuses, et l’ambiance est chaleureuse et accueillante. C’est l’endroit idéal pour commencer la journée. Le personnel est sympathique et la qualité des produits est remarquable. Je le recommande vivement aux amateurs de café. 中文 🇨🇳 Barnum Cafè 是罗马一家非常不错的精品咖啡和早餐店。咖啡品质优秀,早餐新鲜美味,环境舒适温馨。无论是快速喝杯咖啡还是悠闲享用早餐,这里都是很好的选择。员工友善,食材品质也很出色。强烈推荐给喜欢精品咖
Abbie Kethro
22/05/2026No text provided.
jojo a
19/05/2026الفطور لذيذ مره والكلوب ما عليه البيض والخضار مره حلو بس نوعيه الخبز الاصفر مو مره
Bastien Laval
19/05/2026No text provided.
Sofía
18/05/2026Terracita tranquila, el personal tremendamente amable y el desayuno delicioso
Alina Ciobanu
17/05/2026No text provided.
Amwaj A
17/05/2026المكان هادي ورايق و كانو على وشك يقفلون بس خدمونا بشكل كامل وانتظرونا لين نخلص . شكرا لعلي على خدمته و اخلاقه الطيبه.
foteini fragkou
17/05/2026No text provided.
magdalena manjarin
15/05/2026Mucha esperando, pero pedir take away y rapidísimo y la amabilidad de los que trabajan allí !!!!
Julie Ducotté
15/05/2026Super accueil, les serveurs et serveuses étaient adorables, les viennoiseries et les cappucinis étaient excellents !!! Vraiment très très bons!!! Seul petit bémol : les toilettes ne ferment pas à clé, juste une petite réparation et tout sera parfait ! (Prévoir environ 20min d'attente)
Hasan Ak
22/03/202625 30 dakika kadar sıra bekleyebileceğiniz bir mekan. Ama bu sıraya değer bir kahvaltı. 10/10
Alisa Yaremiichuk
18/02/2026Дуже смачно і гарне обслуговування 😍😍😍🇮🇹❤️
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