Visiting Rome and in search for good coffee places?? There are a tad too many Bars and cafes in Rome (it is Italy after all!) for coffee but in the last trip I explored 5 Cafes which I recommend you tro try #WhenInRome.
5 Cafés to try #WhenInRome
1. Bar Farnese- An old fashioned bar that will make you cry
Bar Farnese will put a smile on your face because it is a true Roman experience.
This Roman Bar is located just next to the Campo de’ Fiori, one of the busiest areas in the centre. But thanks to the owner Angelo and his courteous staff, Bar Farnese retains it’s charm.
A cappuccino costs around €1.3 and if you order two with some cornetti/pastries, you won’t spend more than €6-7!
Farnese has a no frill service and is a perfect spot for people watching. Make sure you visit Bar Farnese to have coffee in Central Rome. But do not confuse it with Caffe Farnese which is close by.
Via dei Baullari 106, Rome.
2. Pasticceria Trastevere- best pastries in Rome
Pasticceria Trastevere is in the picturesque neighborhood of Trastevere.
This Pasticceria offers it’s customers delicious and delightful looking choux puffs. Filled with several toppings such as cream, custard, chocolate, Pasticceria Trastevere is heavenly!
Not only is it close to the Trastevere tram spot but also a great place to have coffee in Rome.
Via Natale del Grande 49, Rome.
3. Antico Caffè Greco– An old world café
Antico Caffe` Greco is a Bar on the lines of a Viennese cafes. Having an unmistakable old world charm, it is the second oldest café in the country.
But fair warning it is an expensive place because of the history, because this is where famous writers came to pen down their thoughts. I went for a glass of fresh juice which costed me around EUR 7!!
Via dei Condotti 86, Rome.
4. Roscioli Caffè- Roscioli is a household name in the city
If you’re in the historic centre of Rome, another excellent place to have coffee is Roscioli. Don’t miss out their fresh maritozzo, a Roman pastries filled with cream!
I went there on a terribly hot day and can never forget the freshest panino available there. Standing at the narrow bar counter and enjoying the Roman service was my idea of fun.
Piazza Benedetto Cairoli 16, Rome.
5. Bar- the most photographed Bar of Trastevere
One of the most beautiful Bars in Rome is located in the alleys of Trastevere.
An owner who loves to chit chat, delicious coffee, fancy cocktails and stunning street views….What more do you need??
While the cocktails might seem expensive, they are all fair and square with the lovely street views.
Vicolo del Cinque 5, Rome.
Apart from the ones above I also love Caffè Peru, San Eustacio and Bar San Calisto. Have you tried any of these?? I’d love more recommendations for my next trip!!
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aumlifestyle
September 12, 2017 at 12:35 pmWill defo visit when I go Rome next year 👌👍
Ishita
September 12, 2017 at 12:35 pmYes you must 🙂
Un po' di pepe
August 18, 2017 at 5:04 ami dream about the granita di caffe at Tazza d’Oro. i could use one right now! ciao, Cristina
Ishita
August 19, 2017 at 10:58 amMe too!! I want one so bad…Ciao
travelertotraveler
July 11, 2017 at 12:31 pmThanks for dropping by Traveler2Traveler. Was recently in Rome and wish I had these tips before:-).
Ishita
July 11, 2017 at 1:28 pmThanks for reading 🙂 There is always that hope of visiting again. Happy you liked them!
livedinitaly
July 1, 2017 at 4:09 amTry La Casa del Caffè Tazza d’Oro (tazzadorocoffeeshop.com), just off (NE) of the Pantheon. Iced coffee in the summertime.
Ishita
July 1, 2017 at 7:12 pmI actually have but not this year 😉 it’s one of the best
gregsitaly
June 26, 2017 at 6:51 pmWow, so many beautiful places to stop and enjoy the moments. Saved this list to my phone for our September vist. Grazie mille.
Ishita
June 27, 2017 at 1:31 pmHow wonderful Greg. September is so near
pblevitt
June 26, 2017 at 4:54 amBrava – “don’t judge me” I have been there more than once and that is that! Love your list and still need to check out tow of them. Great post Ishita!
Ishita
June 27, 2017 at 1:31 pmThank you dear!! Any plans to return?? Or are you there
SendingPostcardsHome
June 23, 2017 at 1:28 amShould have come across your blog before we visited Rome! 😓😓
Ishita
June 23, 2017 at 11:23 amOops I get that a lot. But there’s always a next time!
Dippy-Dotty Girl
June 23, 2017 at 1:26 amI am heading out to my local cafe, an old-world roastery, and I happened to click upon your post in the reader. Sigh. I want Rome right now. I do remember the El Mojitaro Bar because we used to pass it every day during our walks in the city. I used to look in from outside and wonder how good it might be. Next time I shall peek in 🙂 xx
Ishita
June 23, 2017 at 11:23 amSigh! I know what you mean ….I’d say just pick a place outside and have breakfast here next time!! Ciao
Dippy-Dotty Girl
June 23, 2017 at 7:26 pmOh to that thought 🙂
HelsinkiBudapest
June 22, 2017 at 8:29 pmI think I know what you mean with the cafes. Something like this post? It’s the result of the inspiration our conversation provided. https://helsinkibudapest.wordpress.com/2017/06/22/the-thing-about-coffee/ 😃
georgefebish
June 22, 2017 at 8:26 pmI will try these in 2018 when I am back in Rome.
Ishita
June 22, 2017 at 8:30 pmNice to know 🙂
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June 22, 2017 at 6:47 pmThanks, Ishita, for sharing these tips. Saved for my next trip to Rome! Marcus
Ishita
June 22, 2017 at 6:50 pmPrego Marcus. Hope you can visit soon and also to your beloved Genoa.
Kelly
June 22, 2017 at 6:37 pmI’m ready to jump on a train to Rome just to try these out! <3
Ishita
June 22, 2017 at 6:50 pmThat was the plan 😉
Tony
June 22, 2017 at 6:14 pmThese are all new to me! I want to check out Bar Farnese for sure and Roscioli, that cornetto photo has sold me! I miss them so much.
Ishita
June 22, 2017 at 6:20 pmI know you will keep adding to your list for next time 🙂 You will like both especially Farnese
timewithlyme
June 22, 2017 at 6:00 pmThank you for your posts! I always feel like they are written just for me–you have perfect timing! My family and I are due to go back to Italy next month–we will be spending a few days in Rome at the outset of our trip, so I am going to jot down these and see if we can visit a few! Ciao!
Ishita
June 22, 2017 at 6:19 pmThat is so sweet of you to say. I am glad the timings match 😉 Please do drop in a comment if you go. I will be delighted if you visit on my recommendation..ciao and buon viaggio!
amindfultravellerblog
June 22, 2017 at 3:30 pmSo many great cafes. Will have to remember these for next time 🙂
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Ishita
June 22, 2017 at 4:51 pm🙂 Are you planning to visit? Bookmark it !!
amindfultravellerblog
June 22, 2017 at 4:58 pmUnfortunately not any time soon 🙁 Our last trip there was 2015. It’s hard for us to travel now on long trips like Europe as my kids are in their latter years of high school, so it’s shorter destination holidays for us for now.
Ishita
June 22, 2017 at 5:06 pmThat is ok. You can always dream and keep bookmarking links so that when you really want to go you have a wealth of information.
amindfultravellerblog
June 22, 2017 at 5:07 pmThat’s a great idea. I never thought to bookmark links. Thanks Ishita. 😉
Ishita
June 22, 2017 at 5:14 pmAnytime 🙂 It keeps me going..
HelsinkiBudapest
June 22, 2017 at 2:45 pmThe morning ritual! I’m the same. It’s not a good day unless I start it off in my favorite café. You just reminded me of something important, I never really feel complete unless I can start my day off at a café. If I live too far away to do it, I’m not me.
And I have spent 10€ on a coffee in Venice, just because. The view was spectacular, and I regret nothing. 😁
Ishita
June 22, 2017 at 2:52 pmSame! I think more than 10. LOL! But when you are traveling sometimes it is ok to splurge. I think many times it is ok 😉 I make cafe at home but I would love the European cafe culture here in India.
HelsinkiBudapest
June 22, 2017 at 3:15 pmI think it was at least 10€ each? Is what I meant to say. My friend had invited us, and it was another way of saying thank you, as she’d mentioned it was a dream of hers to have a coffee on the Piazza San Marco, never expecting anyone to follow through. Actually, seriously. How much would a coffee have been there per person? You’re more familiar with prices there than me. Now I want to know because I forgot. Traveling and just because. If you have the chance, it’s always good to splurge and treat yourself.
You mean in India people just grab their coffee on the go, or have coffee when they visit? Finland, for instance, has cafés, and Finns are said to be the biggest consumers of coffee in either Europe or the world (always forget which), and still, no one would consider the country having an old, Western European coffee culture (the big names are popular and it’s coffee at the workplace and at home when you invite friends. So I’m wondering if India is also a bit like that, where the coffee is there, but there’s something lacking.
Right now I live too far away from any decent cafe, so I know exactly what you mean. Making coffee at home, too. But it’s not the same. Although I can just remedy that with a trip into the city. I think you just made me want to write about coffee. 😃
Ishita
June 22, 2017 at 4:51 pmYour comment made me smile. I seriously had no idea about Finland being the highest consumer of coffee!! I would really have to read more on it. Oh don’t get me wrong we have a lot of cafes in India but its more of a sitting down thing. I have started learning to appreciate the fast bar system in Italy. Or maybe I am biased 😉 I love splurging too. I haven’t been to Venice in 2 yrs but I remember paying 10EUR for a decadent hot chocolate. Of course it was worth it. Nowadays any caffe in Italy is 80 cents to a euro and cappuccino is about 1.5 maybe. I always buy a croissant or two along so I pay the bill in total and never bother to see it properly. But it is definitely cheap to have coffee in Italy compared to countries like Austria.
Debra Kolkka
June 22, 2017 at 2:20 pmI have tried a few of those. Caffe Greco is an absolute favourite. I also love Tazza d’ Oro and Caffe St Eustachio. They compete for the best coffee in Rome. I go to both.
Ishita
June 22, 2017 at 2:22 pmTazza d’ Oro and Caffe St Eustachio I tried in my earlier trips and I agree. I have a soft spot for Eustachio.
marilyneb
June 22, 2017 at 2:04 pmHave also succumbed to Antico Caffe Greco 😀
Ishita
June 22, 2017 at 2:09 pmHaha 🙂 It is nice to chat with the people behind the counter.