I’ve been an Espresso Roma fan for 35 years now, since I was an undergrad. I’m glad that it’s still around. The muffins are as great as they were back in the day!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mandy B.
Great place for lunch! The value is fantastic! Their food is so delicious and satisfying and grabbing a pastry is A MUST! Wow!! Their pastries are the best in town.
Page Ariel
My mom brought me here as a child for a croissant and hazelnut steamer. Now, I bring my kid to enjoy treats, local art and whimsical courtyard. Eugene staple.
L B.
espresso roma... i wouldnt have done this but you pushed me to my last straw. i just wanted a TASTY TOASTED WARM BAGEL with cream cheese and i get this. THIS. (see photo below) i didnt even know another human could be capable of committing something like this.. how cruel do you have to be to do this to another human? some little word of advice espresso roma, next time toast your bagels and melt your cream cheese a little bit before serving it to a desperate patron like myself. also i knew i was in for trouble when the barista gave me coffee from a drink cooler. if i order a coffee i wanna see you put your back into it and turn on the damn espresso machine! isnt that in your name! out of protest from this abomination i will not be coming back. for awhile.. until i get desperate enough again. p.s. your cups leak all over and make me look like i dont know how to drink something without dribbling on myself
Kristin King
Always nice folks...
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lola Myers
This is a popular spot for college students. The drinks are mostly ok. Their muffins are a dentists delight - very hard. Generally, they don't even taste like the advertised flavor.Parking: You will have to find parking in the street or in a nearby parking lot and walk.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Hope Jackson
Expresso Roma offers some of the best coffee in Eugene. They also boast some of the lowest prices locally.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cream Cheese Scone
Matt J.
Coffee by campus. Smoking porch out back has gotten rid of the smoking and now seems like it is for storage.
Nathan B.
I've been coming here my entire adult life and always enjoyed the campus ambience. Nowadays I only come when I'm in town visiting family, but after today I'm not coming back. My mom ordered a latte and a hot chocolate from a young female employee who did not understand that she was trying to order two things, she had to repeat herself several times to get the order correct. She was very rude to my mom, who went out of her way to be nice to this employee even as she kept messing up her order. When I tried the hot chocolate it tasted like barely warmed up milk, really disgusting. I went back to the employee and told her it tasted like it was barely warmed up milk, that I had loved it the last time I'd been here. She said, "Yeah, it's milk." Huh? I told her I ordered hot chocolate. She said they made it with milk. Major communication problem. I made it clear I didn't like the drink and no offer was made to remake the drink or give a refund. She just smirked at me like an unrepentant child. I went back to my table and did not finish the drink as I wasn't in the mood for warmed over milk. It doesn't seem to matter how terrible the drinks and food are at this place, how filthy the environs, or how atrocious the service, it stays open. I used to be grateful that it did after the closing of Starbucks -- it was a nice little taste of nostalgia for my college days. But that's the only thing that tastes good here. This place has worn out its welcome in this erstwhile patron's heart. Save your money and get a drink at the Dairy Queen across the street.
Hannah R.
I have loved this coffee spot in the past but I probably won't be back after my experience this morning. The employee seemed annoyed that we were there and that I asked if they had gluten free food options. I ordered a chai, specifically with oat milk as I am lactose intolerant, and he handed me a premixed chai that had been sitting out on the counter that definitely had milk in it and barely tasted like there was any chai in it at all. When I asked if he could make it with more chai and oat milk he pulled out a box and splashed some more on top of my drink without saying anything. My girlfriend ordered a mocha, a drink traditionally made with espresso, though this was from a premade mix of iced coffee and milk. I also could see him standing on his phone in the back and then immediately handling food without gloves or washing his hands. There was also a singular agressive spanish trap song playing on blast and on repeat for the entire time we were in there, not the 7 am morning vibes at all. I was excited to spend a nice morning with my partner at a coffee shop and the vibes were so awful we left almost immediately. I usually understand employees having an off day but this experience went too far.
Well it’s one of those places that you’d probably hate but you keep going back to!The environment is very cozy and nice, beautiful artwork on the walls, but man o man.. there were egg shells on the floor, total messy counter..half of the time some one would call:“Some thing something latte” and well you have to guess that is yours:/ we ordered 4 drinks one of which we got what we ordered for, rest were missing some thing! Though staff were super nice and friendly! I got a hot chocolate for my Mexican mocha? and the guy was like no no let me fix it and added a shot of espresso in there, and said does it taste cinnamon or did we forget that?? the cherry danish was super awesome though!Cleanness: not so much!Service: nopeFood: goodPeople: niceAccess: walking mostly
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 1
johnwV6681VL
We went out as a couple Out of 5, we rated this place: Great food. Flavor, presentation, quantity: 5. Perfect avo croissant, coffee and smoothie Service. Knowledgeable, friendly, timely: 5 super friendly and pleasantly quirky Atmosphere/ ambiance. Vibe, decor, music: 4. Real art on the walls Menu variety: 4 pretty good actually Value for the money: 4 a bit pricey Overall: 4.5 Best thing/ must try: Vampire juice Dienstag Essen Verein, Portland branch.
Avery J.
i was excited about a coffee shop so close to campus, but i will not be coming back here. pros: - large place - lots of rooms, lots of tables, perfect for working/studying. - lots of food/drink options - smoothies, coffees, bagels, croissant sandwiches, paninis. cons: - terrible service. the employees acted like i was bothering them when i asked about the wifi password and if there were any vegan pastries, when there was no one in line. - the pastries did not look fresh, there were multiple flies on them, and the workers did not seem to care. - overall just kind of dirty? it is hard to focus on your work when there is a fly constantly landing on your leg. there was trash from past customers on the ground, and again, the workers did not seem to care.
Josh Hobbs
coffee was burnt and tasted terrible, decor is run down looking. Staff were fine other than wearing a Raiders hat
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 5
Issy
This place sucks… do not go. Poured espressos shots out of a pitcher.
I’ve been an Espresso Roma fan for 35 years now, since I was an undergrad. I’m glad that it’s still around. The muffins are as great as they were back in the day!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great place for lunch! The value is fantastic! Their food is so delicious and satisfying and grabbing a pastry is A MUST! Wow!! Their pastries are the best in town.
My mom brought me here as a child for a croissant and hazelnut steamer. Now, I bring my kid to enjoy treats, local art and whimsical courtyard. Eugene staple.
espresso roma... i wouldnt have done this but you pushed me to my last straw. i just wanted a TASTY TOASTED WARM BAGEL with cream cheese and i get this. THIS. (see photo below) i didnt even know another human could be capable of committing something like this.. how cruel do you have to be to do this to another human? some little word of advice espresso roma, next time toast your bagels and melt your cream cheese a little bit before serving it to a desperate patron like myself. also i knew i was in for trouble when the barista gave me coffee from a drink cooler. if i order a coffee i wanna see you put your back into it and turn on the damn espresso machine! isnt that in your name! out of protest from this abomination i will not be coming back. for awhile.. until i get desperate enough again. p.s. your cups leak all over and make me look like i dont know how to drink something without dribbling on myself
Always nice folks...
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This is a popular spot for college students. The drinks are mostly ok. Their muffins are a dentists delight - very hard. Generally, they don't even taste like the advertised flavor.Parking: You will have to find parking in the street or in a nearby parking lot and walk.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Expresso Roma offers some of the best coffee in Eugene. They also boast some of the lowest prices locally.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cream Cheese Scone
Coffee by campus. Smoking porch out back has gotten rid of the smoking and now seems like it is for storage.
I've been coming here my entire adult life and always enjoyed the campus ambience. Nowadays I only come when I'm in town visiting family, but after today I'm not coming back. My mom ordered a latte and a hot chocolate from a young female employee who did not understand that she was trying to order two things, she had to repeat herself several times to get the order correct. She was very rude to my mom, who went out of her way to be nice to this employee even as she kept messing up her order. When I tried the hot chocolate it tasted like barely warmed up milk, really disgusting. I went back to the employee and told her it tasted like it was barely warmed up milk, that I had loved it the last time I'd been here. She said, "Yeah, it's milk." Huh? I told her I ordered hot chocolate. She said they made it with milk. Major communication problem. I made it clear I didn't like the drink and no offer was made to remake the drink or give a refund. She just smirked at me like an unrepentant child. I went back to my table and did not finish the drink as I wasn't in the mood for warmed over milk. It doesn't seem to matter how terrible the drinks and food are at this place, how filthy the environs, or how atrocious the service, it stays open. I used to be grateful that it did after the closing of Starbucks -- it was a nice little taste of nostalgia for my college days. But that's the only thing that tastes good here. This place has worn out its welcome in this erstwhile patron's heart. Save your money and get a drink at the Dairy Queen across the street.
I have loved this coffee spot in the past but I probably won't be back after my experience this morning. The employee seemed annoyed that we were there and that I asked if they had gluten free food options. I ordered a chai, specifically with oat milk as I am lactose intolerant, and he handed me a premixed chai that had been sitting out on the counter that definitely had milk in it and barely tasted like there was any chai in it at all. When I asked if he could make it with more chai and oat milk he pulled out a box and splashed some more on top of my drink without saying anything. My girlfriend ordered a mocha, a drink traditionally made with espresso, though this was from a premade mix of iced coffee and milk. I also could see him standing on his phone in the back and then immediately handling food without gloves or washing his hands. There was also a singular agressive spanish trap song playing on blast and on repeat for the entire time we were in there, not the 7 am morning vibes at all. I was excited to spend a nice morning with my partner at a coffee shop and the vibes were so awful we left almost immediately. I usually understand employees having an off day but this experience went too far.
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Well it’s one of those places that you’d probably hate but you keep going back to!The environment is very cozy and nice, beautiful artwork on the walls, but man o man.. there were egg shells on the floor, total messy counter..half of the time some one would call:“Some thing something latte” and well you have to guess that is yours:/ we ordered 4 drinks one of which we got what we ordered for, rest were missing some thing! Though staff were super nice and friendly! I got a hot chocolate for my Mexican mocha? and the guy was like no no let me fix it and added a shot of espresso in there, and said does it taste cinnamon or did we forget that?? the cherry danish was super awesome though!Cleanness: not so much!Service: nopeFood: goodPeople: niceAccess: walking mostly
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 1
We went out as a couple Out of 5, we rated this place: Great food. Flavor, presentation, quantity: 5. Perfect avo croissant, coffee and smoothie Service. Knowledgeable, friendly, timely: 5 super friendly and pleasantly quirky Atmosphere/ ambiance. Vibe, decor, music: 4. Real art on the walls Menu variety: 4 pretty good actually Value for the money: 4 a bit pricey Overall: 4.5 Best thing/ must try: Vampire juice Dienstag Essen Verein, Portland branch.
i was excited about a coffee shop so close to campus, but i will not be coming back here. pros: - large place - lots of rooms, lots of tables, perfect for working/studying. - lots of food/drink options - smoothies, coffees, bagels, croissant sandwiches, paninis. cons: - terrible service. the employees acted like i was bothering them when i asked about the wifi password and if there were any vegan pastries, when there was no one in line. - the pastries did not look fresh, there were multiple flies on them, and the workers did not seem to care. - overall just kind of dirty? it is hard to focus on your work when there is a fly constantly landing on your leg. there was trash from past customers on the ground, and again, the workers did not seem to care.
coffee was burnt and tasted terrible, decor is run down looking. Staff were fine other than wearing a Raiders hat
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 5
This place sucks… do not go. Poured espressos shots out of a pitcher.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1