Despar

This store (it says incoop on the sign above each door) is very conveniently located to our apartment while staying in Rome. The first time we went in, the attendant yelled at some guy who asked if he could swap the sunblock he got for another SPF and then at another guy who tried to enter through the exit; it was right at closing time, and although she was waiting on us and yelling at him, I chalked it up to her being tired at the end of her shift. The second time we went, their water supply was very low and while we were trying to figure out if a bottle was flat or fizzy, she started yelling at everyone in the store to get out because it was closing. The last time (and it will be the last — they could be selling $ 100 bills for a nickel and I wouldn’t go back), the attendant gave the lady in front of me change for a 50 but would not break a 10 for me. He was ridiculous about it, as if I handed him a 50 or something… I said never mind, took my 10, and left. I don’t care if I’m American and they know I won’t be a long-​term customer; rude is rude and these people make Italians look just that. Worst customer service in all of Rome.

Perfectly adequate small supermarket. Has two aisles. We got what we needed from cheese to clothes detergent, orange juice, fruit, snacks, etc. Can use credit card. Two blocks from Pontell Sisto.

Près du centre, ce petit supermarché Despar dépanne bien.
Ce n’est pas très grand, mais ça permet de trouver la base en alimentation, en produits de beauté ou en alcool. C’est donc très pratique pour les touristes.
C’est d’ailleurs ici que j’ai pu acheter une brosse à cheveux pour 3 € (que j’ai galéré à trouver!).