Coffee was amazing, but when we sat with the coffee at a table outside, we were told we could not sit at a table because we had ordered the coffee inside. The waiter was VERY rude, and made us leave the entire cafe, despite us having bought two cups of coffee! Quality of coffee was excellent, such a shame about the wait staff being so rude to me and my elderly mother. Shame on him. read more

Absolutely amazing. I'm new to the whole bar scene in Europe during the day so I was very confused about ordering, going to the counter and having them serve you right there while standing. I ordered a croissant, bombolino and a cappuccino. To start off I'm usually not a coffee person. The croissant and bombolino were delicious but the cappuccino was AMAZING. I wish I went back before I left Rome. read more

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The place is very chaotic. Their bestseller "coffee granita" is not worth the price: just ice, coffee and whipped cream. Go to Sicily and order a granita there and you'll see the difference. Absolutely overrated read more

Sant' Eustachio Il Caffè - Granita - Cafes Near Me - Rome, RM

Good cafe for an espresso after visiting pantheon. They have k cups, coffee and souvenirs for sale too! It's a little more expensive then the cafes in regular non tourist areas but VERY reasonable. Plus they have different drinks too in cold and hot you can order other than espresso. I got the tiramisu hot espresso which is a one shot drink with whipped cream. If you like it sweet add sugar before. Also tried the macchiato cafe which was good as well. Pay at the cashier to the right then take your paid receipt to the bar on the left so they can make the drink for you. Don't forget to say gratzie! read more

Simply delicious coffee and treats. Received recommendation from our HomeAway host for this spot, so many thanks to Emma again for having great taste! Best cappuccino I've had in Italy (yet... ;). read more

Observing Italians having their coffee during my first Roma visit back in a day surprised me. It looked like an addict having a drink at the bar in two quick sips. They stop at the counter, quickly down their espresso or cappuccino, and - Voilà - done! With time, I figured the secret of different pricing levels for the same cup of coffee, depending on how you have it, seated or standing up. Turns out you can always pay less (much less) by having your cup on the go! Usually it's in the neighborhood of 1.5 euro, as is the price here as well. One of the myriads cafes in the city center (Centro Storico), Sant'Eustachio Il Caffe is always crowded and offers perfect Italian espresso on the go (or several euros more if you want to enjoy it seated, service charge). read more

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Um... Yeah. Kills me to say this, I waited a while to try this stuff. I'm voting tourist schlock. I think what happened is that coffee technique has moved on in the past 15 years, at least in Seattle and Portland. We have extraction curves, refractometers to measure saturated sugars, etc. And with those tools the espresso world has left Rome far behind. This place is nothing special, even in Rome, well except for the long line and high prices. American espresso fan here. I've had a schomer god shot at vivace in seattle (Ethiopian with blueberry finish), good days at victrola, and the shots I pull at home are at least in the ballpark. First time I ordered "cafe dopio ristretto senza zucchero" and the dude at the register ignored me and charged me 4.50 for a cafe supremo, or whatever their deluxe espresso beverage is called. Handed the receipt to the next indifferent punk behind the counter and received a typical roman espresso (overextracted, weak) but it and had a strange texture, some sweet white powder whipped into it. There was a bunch of white stuff on top but not what I'd call crema. This was not what I expected. I went back a week later for another go with my improved pronounciation and a serious disposition. Again waited patiently in line. Ordered the same thing but made sure the guy at the register understood me. Then with receipt in hand I waited patiently for the most crowded machine with the most serious and diligent barrista. He eventually held out his hand for my receipt. Before I gave it to him I carefully repeated my order. He took almost a minute to make it, ended with some secret whipping motion. The coffee was much better than the first (barrista matters) the pull was short and more in line with what I wanted, and I can tell the beans aren't terrible, but still instead of sweet crema there was this flavorless powdery cream on top. Talcum powder? Baking soda? I fail to see the charm. Not what I expected for €2.40 ~= $3. Pretty darn bad - not even the best in Rome. Honestly I think the problem is the beans, but I don't see why when they charge $3 for a doppio. An error in the Italian supply chain? Mini rome coffee guide: First, the big problem is the barristas. Pay attention and make sure you find someone serious to make your coffee. Lots of people sling coffee like they're washing dishes. Tazzo (another tourist place) is better than Sant'Eustachio. So is the place across the square from Sant'Eustachio, but only if you get one of the old guys to make the coffee for you. Best coffee I had in Rome was the Napoli Drip at Beppo in the jewish quarter. For espresso Liquori Dolcum in the jewish quarter has an older barrista, Georgio that made me a good ristretto right out the gate. The other punks in there shouldn't be allowed to touch the machine. Café Della Pace, between noon and 9pm there is a tall lady that makes excellent espresso but beware if shes not there. No one I found can make a great espresso, order a "corto doppio café macciato", or more precisely "doppio cafe ristretto macciato pocco scumato" for a short pull espresso with a small spoolful of foam on top. Cheers! read more

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Oh my gosh the best cappuccino I've had in Rome yet...better yet, ever. Very reasonably priced and right around the corner from the Pantheon. If you are visiting Rome, this is an absolute must. I'm craving another cup as I'm writing this! read more

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Call me weird but when it's hot... I want a cold drink. Like a really cold one. And seeing how it's so hot, I'd like a little pick me up as well. What do I want? Iced coffee. Such a simple thing. But in Italy... not so easy to find. Who knew? This is where Sant'Eustachio comes in. Some of the best coffee is served at this storied cafe and you can sidle up to the counter and order an espresso, standing elbow to elbow with the Roman locals and enjoy your shot of caffeine. They also serve something called a Caffe Shakerato. Ice cold espresso shaken up in a martini shaker with sugar and served with a little froth on top. It is truly wonderful during the oppressive heat and just what you need for an energy boost. Just a note, if you decide to sit outside at a table with waiter service, your drinks will be double the price. Do as the locals do and drink standing. Then head out to see more of beautiful Roma. No matter how many coins you throw into the Trevi, you may never have the chance to come back. Enjoy! read more

Sant' Eustachio Il Caffè - Cafe Shakerato - Cafes Near Me - Rome, RM

Super disgusting. Didn't even taste like coffee. McDonald's would be five stars in comparison. It was so bad they could have had me drink it for free. Got the cappuccino and americano. The first was lukewarm and didnt even have a coffee flavor to it. And the latter tasted like water with the bean waste thrown in it. I couldn't believe how bad this location is. Far cry from when I tried this coffeehouse few years back in original. Shame. read more

When they ask, "sugar"? The answer is always "yes". Why you should you go here: - Delicious cappuccino. One of the best i've ever had. - Nice espresso - Great variety of beans and other items to bring back home - They're actually friendly!! Walk in and to the right. Place your order, pay and grab your receipt. Bring the receipt to the bar.. try to find a spot.. and enjoy. read more

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One of the most popular coffee shops in Rome. You can have your coffee either sitting by the table outside or standing by the high bar table or wherever on the street in the area of the coffee shop. The second option is cheaper. We've decided for 2 coffees and 2 small square chocolates. Coffee was a bit dodgy for me, as the foam was sweet, I don't know why. I don't use sugar to my beverages. Coffee itself was really good and we had a kind of excitement standing with our cups in the middle of thousands of people with their coffees. But sweet foam? Never seen that before. Next time I would ask for a black coffee. Sant'Eustachio has it's own products you can buy: caffeterias, cups, magnets, shoppers, coffee packs, sweets, etc. I always appreciate this kind of marketing in gastronomy. read more

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Holy cow. I don't drink coffee, but now I want more cafe. That foam, those flavors. Like I said, I am not a coffee drinker but that was so dang awesome I'm thinking about having more tomorrow. Sitting outside will be a different price than standing inside at the bar to have your drink. We opted for the standing option. You pay the cashier first and then take your receipt to the barista. read more

Amazing coffee and pastry! The toilet is dirty and the sewers smell really bad! Service is little rude but it's part of the experience! Sfogliatella with Nutella and custard are both incredible! read more

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Very busy coffee shop good pastries and coffee but after sitting at a table they told us it would be more expensive to eat at the table for the food we already paid for. It was chaotic so I can't blame the worker because it was so busy but there are so many other shops to choose from read more

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Heralded by several knowledgeable local coffee fiends as the best coffee in Rome. It was good - different - sugar is added - it's not too sweet at all. But the cafe gets pretty warm and airless with the pressing crowd. Tips: (1) The offerings are hot and cold. Above the cashier: Selections on the eft are hot. Selections in the right are cold. (2) Know what you want before you get in line. The line moves fast and furious. (3) Take your ticket and belly up to the bar and get someone's attention. They'll take your ticket and start to make your order. (4) WARNING: Americans, if you hang back as the courteous line forming folks you are, you will STARVE. Snuggle up to the locals and visiting tourists and make like a coffee hound to the bar. Jostling is part of Roman life. (5) Outside: even if there's not a soul sitting at those tables, if you didn't pay a cover charge to sit, a neatly vested waiter will firmly explain that you need to pay to sit. No need to be offended. Just move ur arse or pay. read more

One of the best cups of coffee you will ever have in your life! You must visit when you are in Italy! There is sooo much history to this place, and there is a good reason why it's still around! I had a cappuccino and it was incredible! This is no yucky over sweetened starbucks. This is pure coffee and milk and nothing but goodness!! It was so good, I returned for another cup of coffee the day we were flying out and bought a bag of beans, I just couldn't bare with the fact that I may never have such good coffee again. The place itself is very small, everything inside including some workers look ancient, which all just adds to the experience! Prepare for long lines, that move quickly, and to come to the counter drink your coffee and leave, or ask for a to go cup and leave. If you're in Rome, please visit this coffee shop, you will not regret it!! p.s. cash only, but you're in Italy, that shouldn't be a surprise :) read more

Sant' Eustachio Il Caffè - Delicious sweets - Cafes Near Me - Rome, RM

This is by far one of my absolute favorite spots in Rome, particularly for breakfast. It's nestled behind the Pantheon away from heavy tourist traffic. They have an incredible array of "coronetti" that are perfect for a continental breakfast along with their famous coffee. Of course this is Rome, so the cappuccino are made perfectly, creamy and thick, not oversized and served in the perfect cup. They have a diverse and fresh offering of pastries including the extremely Italian "Nutella". It's a perfect place and I find myself going there every morning when I'm in town. Don't forget to pick up a bag or two of their amazing coffee to take home. The ambience is terrific, and on a nice day one can sit outside and watch the well dressed Romans pass by, or strike up a conversation that may lead to a new friendship. That's the great thing about Rome. read more

Definitely go here! It's like a movie set and it is the quintessential romantic Roman dinning experience. I had steak with potatoes and white truffles. Not what you expect though. The steak was thin and super tender with a thin layer of potatoes on top. On top of that was a thin layer of white truffles! All sitting in a tiny amount of delicioso sauce. Capped it with awesome terramisu and espresso. read more

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Sant'Eustachio Il Caffè..."The Coffee Shop has 6 tables outdoors and inside the premises is still functioning a device to roast coffee over wood that goes back to 1948" Enough already. Drink coffee! read more

Sant' Eustachio Il Caffè - Low profile but great caffe - Cafes Near Me - Rome, RM

Its tough to judge a place with long history that still serves an original recipe. Part of you had a better coffee in NY or LA with all the hipster joints doing amazing things with the beans, but having coffee that goes back to 1938 is something else. You get to taste time. Their specialty is Gran Caffe, they sweeten it, but I took it without. Even the barista looked ancient, one of the guys was an old timer and he looked so cool, I bet he was around in 1938. I'll snatch a photo of him next time :) I also looked for a lot of vintage pieces including the fridge, which I took a photo. Don't forget to pay first and drink at the counter, it's 2.5 euro. read more

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This coffee shop has been around for decades. I first visited in high school. Upon visiting last week, hardly anything has changed inside. There's a cashier where you order your drinks. Once paid, you hand your receipt to the baristas and they will fulfill your order. You can drink you drink standing at the stainless steel counter where the drinks are prepared. If you want to sit down outside on their tables and chairs, the price goes up in traditional EU fashion. I ordered the grand caffè (double espresso) and my wife ordered the hot chocolate. I thought it was very good, but not ridiculously good. My wife said her hot chocolate was the best she had ever had aside from drinking chocolate - a super thick, melted chocolate experience available at some places in Seattle and Portland. Overall, this is a staple in Rome and everyone should check it out at least once just for the experience. read more

This cafe serves some wonderful pastries (limited) and cappuccino. Order your coffee on one side of the store and pick it up on the opposite side. Baristas there are very friendly. Most people just drink their coffee/espresso on the counter and leave. They have outdoor seating but it's only for those that opt into waiter service. However this location is great because it's only a few blocks away from the famous pantheon. Docked a star because I wish they had more pastry options. read more

Sant' Eustachio Il Caffè - Mocha and chocolate croissant - Cafes Near Me - Rome, RM

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The experience of a Roman coffee shop was cool, but the coffee wasn't compelling. If you're a coffee geek pulling shots at home, you'll be disappointed by the espresso here. All the videos and articles on ordering coffee in Rome really help. Just go inside, step up to the register, place your order, pay cash, they'll give you any pastries that you order, then take your ticket to the bar where the barista will make your coffee. The grand cappuccino had no taste and the mouthfeel was on the thin and dilute side. The grand coffee is a shot of espresso whipped up with some sugar to make the crema foamy. I don't normally drink my espresso with sugar so I didn't find the grand coffee to be very compelling either. Finally, we ordered croissants to have with our coffee and the pastry dough wasn't flaky - a really poor example of a croissant. The coffee shop's location near the pantheon isn't easy to get to by bus or metro - you'll have to do some walking or wait to take some connections to get there. So go for the experience of going to one of the oldest coffee shops in Rome, but don't expect much from the coffee. read more

The moretto was amazing- smooth, chocolatey and creamy coffee! I believe you. I believe it is cheaper to grab a cup inside and stand than sit outside and order with a waiter- but the latter Is a nice experience sitting in the courtyard read more

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It can get crowded here! Order on the right, bar on the left. Seating is available outside but you have to pay an extra €7.50. The pastries were fresh and fluffy, and the coffee drinks were pretty good. Prices are what you'd expect for a spot so close to the Pantheon. read more

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I am a self acclaimed coffee snob and this place is legit. The coffee is great the server was quick on taking our order. Situated in kind of an out of the way area it is perfect to sit and watch the locals as well as tourist navigate the area. I had the Cappuccino regular, Espresso and Cappuccino freddo and all were perfect. read more

There is a reason that hundreds of people have visited this location and left glowing review after glowing review. We just had to check out this place while in Piazza Sant'Eustachio and were absolutely not let down. There is a fast and jostling place that lets you know this Caffe takes their business seriously. A mix of tourists and locals alike crowded the bar (it's pretty much standing room only) for their espressos and cappuccinos as we ordered both coffees. As has been said previously the coffee is simply diviine. I had the cappuccino and ended up taking a few pounds of the coffee home with me to enjoy throughout the year. Don't forget to bring cash because they don't take credit and if you love coffee do not leave this off your list while in Rome. read more

Sant' Eustachio Il Caffè - Cafes Near Me - Rome, RM

Excellent coffee but I'm not sure it is as good as some other coffee places! Make sure you just get it for the counter or you will pay more!! The service was okay too. read more

This nice place is close to the Pantheon and the oldest coffee bar and coffee roaster in Rome. Despite it is a tourist magnet, it is worth to go there. Nice old interior, excellent sweets and, of course, a fantastic coffee. read more

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One of the highlights of our trip! We were recommended to go here by a few friends that have been before or lived in the area, and it certainly didn't disappoint. Now, I'm really not a coffee person. I love the smell of it, but usually don't enjoy drinking it. But this place had one of the BEST cappuccinos I've ever tried. I went back every day while in Rome. This may have just turned me into a coffee person. The other reason to go here is for the chocolate covered espresso beans (the ones in the smaller 10-cent individual packages, or the by-the-gram larger bags/boxes). These are absolutely incredible! I found myself buying 10-cent beans with whatever remaining change I had left every time I walked past the cafe. I tried the Granita here as well, and it was great as well. It wasn't the best Granita I had in Rome though because it was a bit too strong for my taste. read more

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One of the most oldest and famous cappucino and espresso shops in Rome. The foam was exceptionally soft. Pure artisan cappucino, short but full and long lasting. I would come here for a cappucino everyday if I lived near by. read more

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This place was recommended to us by our host. It's hard to add anything that the other reviews haven't already spoken for. We got the gran cappuccino and gran caffe (their specialty). Both were fantastic. It can get busy so make sure you know the drill: pay for your drink at the cashier and bring it to the bar counter on the other side. There's a small area in the back where you can see how they roast their coffee. They have baked goods to accompany your drink and sell packaged coffee beans / grounds as well. read more

Sant' Eustachio Il Caffè - Gran cappuccino and gran caffe - Cafes Near Me - Rome, RM

I have a lot of friends and family back home who are coffee fanatics so I knew I had to find a reputable coffee shop and bring some back for them. That's where Sant'Eustachio comes in. Located just a few short blocks from the Pantheon area, it's known for its coffee products and delicious coffee at the bar. They also have a small seating area outside of the café, but we didn't opt for that since we had just finished lunch. I was able to purchase some coffee liquor, ground coffee, chocolate covered coffee beans, and chocolate covered espresso candies to bring back home. My cousin tried the ground coffee I brought back for her and she said it was very good - super fragrant! I brought the chocolate covered espresso candies to work for my coworkers and they loved it. It's actually really good because the espresso kind of explodes into your mouth - what a nice surprise! read more

One of the best coffees I had while in Rome, but also the worst experience I have had as well. I've been here a week and by far the people working in the cafe are extremely rude. I went to pay and gave the lady my card. She said no card! Okay so I turn behind me to grab cash and she's like "uhhh!!!" and pulls the pastry away! It was embarrassing and I almost left just then. Also you cannot sit down after ordering your food/drinks inside. We were asked to get up and go back inside. We don't only come for the food but also the experience. I will never be back to this place and don't suggest to anyone wanting a good atmosphere. read more

An odd experience here.. perhaps it was just due to being lost in translation, but out of all coffee shops we tried in Rome I felt the least welcomed at this one. First, they told me they don't accept credit cards... oh well, I put back all the souvenirs I grabbed and instead ordered two espresso drinks and a millefoglie cake. It took very long for drinks to be ready all while the guys behind the counter kept chatting with the locals about life. About 10 minutes later I got my coffee, but no cake. The barista nodded towards the girl who rang me up in the first place - apparently she had to give it to me, which again meant I had to wait 5 more minutes before she finished taking orders from a line of customers. Finally, when I got everything I paid for, I tried to take the coffee outside to which the guy said - you have to pay EUR 5 for each drink to have it outside?!! What?! I mean not a single place in Italy asked me to do that. Ever. Plus I was not sure if he was joking, he kept smirking at me when I asked if he was serious. Apparently they value themselves so high as to charge people for taking spots at tables scattered on the sidewalk... why wouldn't any sign indicate that? Why wouldn't the girl tell me that when I was ordering? drinking at the counter is free... so we did and left right away. The whole experience was just plain wrong and while I can understand some miscommunications, nothing could justify their rude attitude. read more

One of the best tasting cappuccino or espresso in Rome! So worth the walk. Simple cafe setting with a few seats outside and absolutely delish coffee. read more

Sant' Eustachio Il Caffè - Cafes Near Me - Rome, RM

This is one of the most famous caffes in Roma. Tiramisu was in a small cup with coffee beans and espresso and cream in it. It was the best tiramisu that I've ever ate. Cafe gran is the special drink of this place and it was delicious. Granita cofee was with too much icy. Sitting is more expensive so it is crowded and everyone is drinking standing. But everyone visiting Rome should try this place. read more

Sant' Eustachio Il Caffè - Cafes Near Me - Rome, RM

Very sweet looking cafe with great coffee and pleasant service if you know how to order. Here's how: go to the person behind the dessert case and order your food AND drinks. Cash only. THEN take your receipt across to the other counter and give it to them and they'll make your drinks quite quickly. Drink at the bar or you'll have to pay extra for sitting down outside. This place is listed in the book 1000 Places to See Before You Die. read more

Probably the best espresso I have had in my life. The crema was 1/2 inch thick. An interesting throwback of a store. You pay first and step up to the counter and just try and get the baristas attention, I dare you....... I am just getting into the Italian-speak so my Italian-read is near non-existent: When I sat at the table outside I obviously pissed the waiter off. he tried to tell me it cost more to sit there and went to take my coffee away! I said 'une minuti!!' and his attitude matched any I have experienced, lol. Still love this place though. read more

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