Caffé Letterario is probably the best cafe in Rome for travelers as well because you’ll feel very welcome here and the couches are so comfy. University students drop by since the faculties are only a short walk away from the café, but the place is never crowded. If you’re hankering for a cappuccino rather than the more traditional espresso shot, the Bar del Cappuccino is the place to come. They do serve a full range of coffee options, but their specialty, as the name suggests, is cappuccino, which comes hand-decorated. Inside the nineteenth-century style rooms are exhibited about 300 pieces including works of art and ancient artifacts. Even today, every first Wednesday of the month, the Group of Romanists, academics who specialize in Rome studies, meets at the café. The menu is delicious, as well, featuring steaks, wraps, pies, and plenty of tasty beverages to choose from.

If you loved this article, you might also want to have a look at other articles about Rome: Further Rome blogsSeek coffee spots in Rome outside the main tourist areas. Avoid famous cafes, including some on the list we recommend. Although note that a caffè is not going to break the bank even at the most famous coffee houses, if you have it standing at the bar.

Breakfast at a café in Rome (which we commonly call “bar” or caffetteria) means having cappuccino and cornetto or other breakfast treats while standing at the counter. The sweet fruitiness of the grappa paired perfectly with the cherry notes of the house blend recommended to me by my barista. If you’re looking for an unusual and non-alcoholic drink, try a taste of Barnum’s cold brew or Aeropress coffees. The main reason to come here is for the view, but if you are not willing to pay for the view, I’d go elsewhere. There are lots of other great places to get coffee in this area.Nearby Attractions: Piazza Navona (2 minute walk), Museo Nazionale Romano / Palazzo Altemps (4 minutes), Pantheon (8 minute walk), Castel Sant’Angelo (8 minute walk) If you’re looking for an upscale place to be seen drinking coffee in Rome, look no further than the glamorousStravinskij Bar at the Hotel de Russie, one of Rome’s top-rated five-star hotels.