Welcome to the home of Espresso, and initially in a very developed coffee culture. Italians visit their coffee bars twice, thrice, and even more than that in a single day. Coffee is an integral part of their day-to-day lives. That doesn’t mean, they take it for granted. Italians care about the quality as much they do about the quantity or frequency. You will also find the architectural and historical touch given to most of the cafes in Rome, Italy. No coffee is actually grown in Italy but surely they are famous for roasting and blending.
Antico Caffeè Greco
A few meters away from the iconic Spanish steps, you will find this centrally located shopping street named Via Condotti. Antico Greto Caffè is the place where you must explore the coffee culture of Rome. They are the oldest of Rome along with another classic only Italian cafè Florian situated in Venice, older than this. This is a hub of a lot of artists, writers, and other creative persons to have chat over coffee. This cafe definitely feels like going through some time-traveling. You see all the antiques contrasting the vibe even more including the red velvet and gold decorations and wall paintings.
Visit them: Via Dei Condotti, 86, 00187 Roma RM, Italy.
Panella
Panella offers you the best place to enjoy the wonderful pastries and artisans’ bread along with a cup of coffee. Enjoy your cold and sweet cup of coffee, which will be a little longer as compared to your regular espresso. Apart from this, Panella has no service charge. Don’t forget to check out their colosseum and different other Rome icons made with dough sculpture on their window display.
Visit them: Via Merulana, 54, 00185 Roma RM, Italy.
Caffè Canova- Tadolini
Caffè Canova originally is the studio of the Neoclassical sculptor named Antonia Canova. Now, the Museo Canova-Tadolini is the part-museum and part restaurant with serving remarkable coffee blend drinks. There are elegant tables, vintage photographs, original old documents, sculptors, and a lot of other artifacts in the interior of the Cafe. You can also buy the homemade pastries along with their iconic coffee blends.
Visit them: 150/ab Via Del Babuino, Roma, 187, Italy.
Giolitti
One of the coffee shops which is most loved by international celebrities, popular personalities, and politicians, is Giolitti. You will find this place literally 10 meters away from the Italian Parliament. Surely, one of the primary reasons for its popularity is that proximity. However, their large variety of coffee along with gelato is a must try once your life, at least. This place is always crowded with locals and visitors.
Visit them: Via Degli Uffici del Vicario, 40, 00186 Roma RM, Italy.
Sciascia Caffè 1919
Sciascia Caffè 1919 is located in the glamorous and beautiful Prati district where it is just 10 minutes walking distance from the popular Vatican Museum entrance. The cafe keeps its charm in the antique nature of the interior design. You will find vintage decorations, period wall frames, and wooden antique furniture. They are one of the best bars in Rome where you would love to stop by. The coffee shop offers a variety of coffee blend choices such as dark chocolate, coffee cream, cappuccino, and many more.
Visit them: 80/a Via Fabio Massimo, Roma, 192, Italy.