Caffè Castroni, Café and convenience store in Val Cannuta, Rome, Italy
Caffè Castroni is a café and food shop in Rome that serves coffee alongside a wide range of imported goods and local products. The space spans multiple floors with shelves stocked with wines, teas, candies, and both Italian and international food items.
The shop was founded in 1932 as a single coffee bar and gradually expanded into a network of locations across Rome. Over the decades, it built its reputation by specializing in bringing imported foods and products to the city.
The shop connects Italian food traditions with ingredients and products sourced from around the world, bringing together flavors from Latin America, Asia, and Europe. You can find items here that reflect how global communities have shaped local food habits over generations.
Plan to spend time exploring the different levels and browsing the product selection when you visit. The shop serves coffee on site and also offers international shipping for items you purchase, so you can take purchases home easily.
Customers can select traditional Italian candies by weight from the counter, a shopping practice that gives the experience a personal touch. This approach from earlier times remains today and sets the shop apart from typical modern stores.
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