What to order at Cafe Merenda

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Three-day croissant plus avocado toast on house pan bauletto with a poached egg.
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Open Tue-Sun from 08:00. The brunch set with coffee and viennoiserie is 22 euros; the corner terrace seats 12.
CuisineBrunch
StyleFrench-Italian bakery brunch, viennoiserie
Price€€
Price range€15-€25
NeighborhoodOstiense
HoursTue-Fri 08:00-15:00, Sat-Sun 08:30-15:30, closed Monday
BookingReserved tables, walk-ins from 08:00
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Address: Via del Gazometro 5/A, 00154 Roma, Rome

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