Once the haunt of expat artists, poets, and dreamers, Antico Caffè Greco, on Rome’s glamorous Via Condotti, is a must. At this 18th-century caffè, you’ll learn that Romans can be very particular about their coffee. Cappuccino is a morning-only affair, and you’ll drink your first one of the day standing up at the bar. When the afternoon slump rolls around, you can sit and savor a caffè macchiato. Open since 1760, Antico Caffè Greco has preserved all of its old-school Renaissance charm. The coffee will cost you five times as much as what you may be accustomed to, but the experience is worth it.
Interior of the Caffe’ Greco in downtown Rome, Italy. Photo Riccardo De Luca
Riccardo De Luca
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Coffee at the oldest café in Rome
Open since 1760, Antico Caffè Greco has preserved all of its old-school Renaissance charm. The coffee will cost you 5 times as much as anywhere else but the experience is worth it.
