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Non-employees often pitched in and helped out when a task needed helpers. Give them credit though cafe work can be tiring! Adding to the relaxed vibe, a seemingly endless slew of former employees/regulars/friends could be seen behind the counter sampling the goods or conducting some sort of tasks. Sadly this was often just because the employee was outside smoking, socializing or enjoying some fresh air.

Occasionally the counter would be devoid of help. Quality of service depended greatly on who wes working.

Going with the theme, the bathrooms were generally dirty, the floors were unswept and the plants were dying. The many "trick" chairs which to the naked eye looked like normal chairs were really just broken. The cafe could seem a little neglected, however. Commendably, the cafe was friendly to a contingent of Davis' unsheltered population, including many who were involved in The Spare Changer. The motto for Roma, as printed on the cups, was "Liquid Culture." The Romas were unique among the coffee shops in Davis because they provided a laid-back atmosphere, good music, and great coffee (get Dina or Dan to make it!) without being pretentious.Ĭampus Roma was home to a healthy suite of regulars, some of who were there nearly all day long, seven days a week. There were often shows at the Romas: local bands often played, folks gathered to do poetry readings, and there was (at least during the school year) weekly stand-up comedy. Outside Campus Roma, on the side of the building near the doorīoth Romas were patronized mainly by students in need of a cozy place to study. There are two locations in Davis: the Café Roma downtown was sometimes referred to as " Espresso Roma," while the Roma by campus was simply "Café Roma." These names were incorrect but widely used (often inconsistently).

#Caffe roma full#

The new unpainted doors can be seen.Ģ31 E Street #A, next to Chipotle across from E Street Plaza.Ī note on the counter of the Campus Roma (seen ) about the impending closure of the cafe.Įspresso Roma Café was the full name of this café. Aggie story There was discussion about an effort to Turn Cafe Roma into a Co-Op. The campus Roma closed ()-the owner decided to call it quits due in large part to lease issues. The downtown Roma closed, and was replaced by a Peet's Coffee.

All information here is for historical reference only. Dine on the cobblestone patio on a warm evening or beautiful afternoon, join in the sizzle of the night time piano bar, or enjoy a late night nibble and nightcap from Agostino’s extensive menu of authentic, homemade, Italian delicacies.This entry refers to a departed business that has closed or left town. While newly renovated, this beloved neighborhood hotspot retains all of its original charm. Located beyond the entrance of the Le Grand Passage, patrons escape the LA hustle and bustle, sipping espresso and twirling their forks in homemade pastas, as though dining al fresco in the piazzas of Italy.įrom the most delicate thin-crust burrata, sausage, and rapini pizza to a succulent filet mignon steak topped with shaved parmesan and arugula… for lunch, dinner, or a drink– let us take you on a trip to Caffé Roma, Beverly Hills. For more than 20 years, chef and restaurateur Agostino Sciandri has enchanted Los Angelenos by introducing the flavors of Northern Italy in his classic and contemporary Italian dishes and his devotion to upholding the European standard of hospitality and exemplary service.įollowing the great success of the Ago Restaurants, Sor Tino, and Toscanova, in his latest endeavor, Sciandri has revitalized the legendary Beverly Hills landmark, Caffé Roma.