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It was 7:20pm and we happen to walk past by this coffee shop. I had it on our itinerary, so we decided another cup of caffeine wouldn't hurt...gotta try them all! The coffee shop was full of store goodies, from coffee beans, branded accessories, sweets, and pastries. We opted to have our coffee at the bar and got the Gran Caffe', their specialty espresso. I really enjoyed how creamy it was, it made the espresso very tasty and gave a great lasting impression. I kind of regret not getting some souvenirs, so I will definitely have to come back next time!
Absolutely worth the hype. Order your drinks and food at the cash register, bring your receipt to the bar, and finish your coffee and pastry standing. We had a delicious pistachio cornetto, fruit danish, espresso, and cappuccino this morning. Be aware all their coffee comes with sugar, you need to ask for it to not be with sugar (they have signs posted). This was so good though that we will be returning before ending our trip in Roma. Great ambiance, cute souvenirs/food to bring home, very nice people.
We got the Ice Moka, Monachella (espresso and chocolate) and a couple of croissants. Both drinks were incredible - beautifully presented and perfect mix of coffee and chocolate. They only have outdoor seating which is great for people watching. There was only 1 server who was seating, taking and serving orders. He was doing a fantastic job of managing everything but I felt a little bad for him because of how much workload he has.
Although this cafe may look/feel like a tourist trap, it's really a great spot for good caffeine. We've been here multiple times over multiple years and the quality of the coffee has remained the same. The espresso is velvety smooth - easy to down multiple! They have an array of other drinks which are all very good. You can take away or sit down and order in the outside area. You will see both tourists and locals alike equally frequent.
Cute outdoor cafe and excellent selection of cappuccinos and baked goods. Inside the cafe is an abundance of gifts (coffee beans, candy, cups, etc.) that are great ideas for gifts to bring back home. There is only one server who is very helpful if you need some recommendations.
A staple espresso bar for a reason. Sant' Eustachio is always packed but the line moves quick and it's well worth the short wait. I tried the cappuccino and it was the best I had in Rome. Also got some coffee to bring home (excited to try) and the most lovely dark chocolate candies filled with coffee. Recommend checking this out.
Ordered: Ice Moka (~€8) Pistachio Cornetti (~€3) Chocolate Cornetti (~€3) Custard Cornetti (~€3): with strawberries on top Aya's take: My last stop in Rome before flying out! We stopped here after hearing a lot about it and honestly, it was good but I wasn't that impressed. Service is a bit slow considering nothing needed to be "made" except the coffee. It was filling and held me until I got on my flight. I'm sure you can find better cafes in the area, but if you find yourself here, you won't be too disappointed.
Came here twice during my trip in Rome in Nov 2022. Sant' Eustachio Il Caffe is one of two SUPER popular cafe's around Pantheon which everyone, everywhere raves above. Little did I know you are supposed to order and pay at the cashier, then bring your ticket to the bar where they prepare your drinks for you. I knew Italy had the practice of quickly enjoying your drink at the bar and leaving vs sitting down at a table outside (which is an option but at a much higher price). Since this was our first cafe during our first visit in Rome, we had to do it like how the Italians do it and go with espressos w/ sugar. Essentially a shot of espresso with foam on top and brown sugar. You take the spoon provided, eat the sugar/foam then shot the espresso. VERY smooth, very flavorful, but much "weaker" than I expected (this began the ruin in taste buds as I can't drink anything lesser in terms of quality since) Guess this is how espresso is SUPPOSED to be ! Had came back near the end of my trip to pick up some coffee beans as well as some chocolate covered coffee beans for home for myself and gifts.
From Chicago, stopped in for a cup of coffee after a walking tour. --best coffee (5/5) I've had in Rome. I had a latte macchiato and it was sweet enough without adding sugar. --worst cannoli (1/5) I've ever had. They were wrapped in peanuts and, perhaps, peanut butter? Tasted like a granola bar. I would recommend for coffee.
Great location for a quick pick me up before or after visiting the Pantheon. The place is vibrant with all the yellow. The coffee was very strong and flavorful. I would have come back here if I had more time. Ordered in the right side then moved to the bar on the left side and was served quickly.
Omg, officially my favorite coffee place in the world. Their stuff is so delicious and they have such a fun collection of coffee items and souvenir items. I unfortunately can't remember the name of the coffee I got but it was so good! It was coffee with some sweet cream on top that just pulled the whole thing together especially for sweet tooths out there. Came back with a few souvenirs for clients and I highly recommend getting their coffee candy, total hit!
Came here as it's the best coffee place in Rome. Not that busy as I thought. It is better than most other coffee we had in Italy but not necessarily worth visit it if you don't have time. They do have some nice and cute souvenirs
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
10 years ago
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
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
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
4 years ago
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
11 years ago
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
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
10 years ago
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
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
7 years ago
12 years ago
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
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
12 years ago
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
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
5 years ago
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
7 years ago
10 years ago
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
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
11 years ago
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
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
8 years ago
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
11 years ago
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
10 years ago
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
10 years ago
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
8 years ago
13 years ago
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
12 years ago
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
10 years ago
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10 years ago
Great old fashion coffee shop with a lot of class. We read about their shakerato in GQ and had to try it. Really enjoyed the experience. Prices were fair especially compared to other coffee shops that sold below average coffee for more money. read more
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Piazza Sant'Eustachio 81
00186 Rome
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Centro Storico
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