{"id":2212,"date":"2020-04-10T09:07:48","date_gmt":"2020-04-10T09:07:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vaticantour.com\/blog\/?p=2212"},"modified":"2020-04-10T10:52:16","modified_gmt":"2020-04-10T10:52:16","slug":"lo-vuole-macchiato-a-handbook-of-the-best-cafes-in-rome","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vaticantour.com\/blog\/lo-vuole-macchiato-a-handbook-of-the-best-cafes-in-rome","title":{"rendered":"Lo vuole macchiato: A handbook of the best cafes in Rome"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Coffee:\nItaly is said to be the \u201cspiritual home\u201d of the popular beverage. While the\ncountry does not grow coffee, it has a long tradition of brewing and blending\ncoffee, dating back to the 16th century.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Italians\nbeing very particular about custom, the European country has come to develop a\nvery intense and intimate daily ritual around the consumption of the beverage.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

To partake in the rich tradition of having coffee in Italy, and for an in-depth exploration of Rome in particular, try out the\u00a0best Vatican City tours<\/a><\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Italy and the Tradition of Coffee<\/span><\/p><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Italy\nis where the Espresso drink was concocted for the first time,<\/ins>\nin the 19th century. Espresso, the drink prepared by forcing almost–<\/ins>boiling water through a fistful of\nfinely ground coffee beans, introduced the modern coffee drinking culture to\nthe world. It is only after Espresso came to be invented that the other\nvariants of coffee, like Cappuccino or Caf\u00e9 Latte,<\/ins>\njoined the league.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\ncan already smell the coffee beans roasting and the warm brew, then you are\nready to peruse this short guide to the best cafes in Rome.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Antico Caff\u00e8 Greco<\/span><\/p><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you\nwish to take a sip of literary history and enjoy a beverage in the same place\nas Keats, Byron and Goethe did, then, you ought to visit the Antico Caffe\nGreco. The bar is the oldest in Rome and reportedly the second oldest in Italy,\nopened as it was in 1760.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Conveniently\nlocated near the Spanish Steps, this caf\u00e9 is known for its old-world charm and delicious\ncoffee \u2013 albeit a bit overpriced if you choose to sit at one of the marble\ntables and order in food and beverages.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sant Eustachio IlCaffe<\/span><\/p><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you\nhave been walking throughout the day and happen to find yourself near the\nancient Pantheon, you can slip in the Sant Eustachio Il Caffe to rest and have\nlunch.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The\ncaf\u00e9, established in 1938, is located in an old roasting plant (fuelled by\nwood). It roasts coffee beans on its own and makes its own blends. It is not\nvery big or snazzy, but it is extremely original in its d\u00e9cor as well as the\nfood and beverages it serves. You should buy their coffee beans if you happen\nto stop by.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Giolitti<\/span><\/p><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A great\nattraction for celebrities, locals and tourists, Giolitti is a very popular\ncafe known for its quality gelato and coffee. Giolitti, too, is near the\nPantheon, making it an easily accessible coffee stop.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The\nlong queues here are usually for gelato. If you are only vying for a cup of\ncoffee, a quick and cheap drink at the bar should not be a problem at\nall.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rosati<\/span><\/p><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Rosati,\nwhich was started in the 1920s, is located at the extremely popular and usually\ncrowded Piazza del Popolo. The coffee shop has maintained its old interiors\nwith a great terraced view of the picturesque piazza, the twin churches and\nseveral fountains. And it has not compromised on taste at all.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The coffee served here is great, the meals sumptuous and the pastries delectable. The prices, however, are a little high here and a mandatory service charge is levied on the bill.\u00a0 There are a host of other cafes in Rome, like the Antigua Tazza d’Oro, Tram Depot, Panella and Canova. To discover all of these gastronomic delights, you must make a trip to the Eternal City with the\u00a0best family tours in Rome<\/a><\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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