Location: 526 Columbus Ave., San Francisco
Reviewed: June 17, 2007
Espresso: My single was served around the proper volume, being just barely over 1oz. It was served half-up in a ~2oz. ceramic cup with matching saucer. The crema looked promising, being a darker brown color overall, with some slightly lighter colors mixed in sporadically. Although it looked as good as it did, the crema layer was very thin and began to dissipate upon my first sip. In the cup was a fairly complicated mixture of caramel-sweetness and cinnamon-spiciness, finishing with hints of dark chocolate. Fairly classic and fairly nice.
Atmosphere: Caffe Roma is a large shop with entrances on two sides. It is well-lit and clean inside. There are a number of tables and a few stools for drinking at the bar. Outdoor seating also available. They also have the most intriguing ceiling fans I've ever seen. A large TV in one corner was showing international soccer (Mexico against Costa Rica), although the sound was muted in favour of classic big-band standards.
Verdict: If not for the thin crema...
2 comments:
hey tim, it's vien from emocha. i know i said that we'd get new screens by friday afternoon but it doesn't look like that's gonna be the case. if we still have some by then i will still be pulling retro-fit if you wanted to come by. just thought i'd let you know.
-vien
Hey...stumbled upon your blog and am grateful for the tips. I've recently begun my own search for indie coffee houses in the south bay. I'm not quite as streamlined as you yet, but check me out at http://www.xanga.com/GreatStageofFools
"Three Things" entry.
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