15 Best Coffee Spots in Rome

Caffè 67 is a small café on Via della Luce with a cosy, neighbourhood feel and a memorable identity built around its name. It is a natural stop for a quick coffee break or a relaxed recharge, though the compact space can create a short queue at busy times.

The café is currently shown as closed throughout the week, so confirming its reopening schedule is essential before planning a visit.

Sensorio Coffee Lab on Via Flaminia is especially well suited to breakfast and brunch, with a menu that goes beyond coffee. Egg dishes, including eggs Benedict served on French toast, pair naturally with cappuccino and fresh juice, while the friendly team keeps the setting relaxed.

Open every day, with slightly later starts at weekends, it is a practical choice for a substantial morning meal or early afternoon coffee.

Bar Farnese is a tiny espresso bar on Via Dei Baullari, close to Rome’s historic centre, with fast service, quality coffee and a distinctly intimate feel. Its standout pairing is coffee with a maritozzo or pastry, while the limited seating—just a few small indoor tables—favours a brief, authentic stop rather than a long café session.

It opens from early morning through the evening, except Sunday.

Le Levain Café on Via Piave blends coffee-shop comfort with a French-leaning pastry selection. Savoury and sweet pastries, strong matcha and good coffee make it a versatile stop for breakfast, a light lunch or an afternoon treat.

The atmosphere is cosy and the service friendly, with Sunday opening extending into the evening while Saturday is closed. It suits guests who want more choice than a traditional espresso bar.

Fax Factory is a coffee shop on Via Antonio Raimondi where breakfast, good coffee and music share the same space. The Green Toast, avocado and tomato dishes provide a savoury alternative to a quick pastry, while a DJ adds character to the room.

Friendly English-speaking service makes it approachable for visitors, and weekday or Saturday hours run from 8 am to 3 pm.

Sciascia Caffè 1919 offers an all-day café stop on Via Fabio Massimo, from early coffee through evening aperitifs. Its strongest moments are coffee and cake, including an affogato that makes a memorable sweet finish, while the service is notably attentive and welcoming.

The menu also covers brunch-style plates such as omelettes and burgers, making it practical after a morning around the Vatican.

081 Cafè is a simple coffee shop on Via Merulana, offering fresh pastries, coffee and quick daytime service. It works well for a straightforward breakfast or a convenient break near the city centre, with hours from 9 am to 5 pm most days and a shorter Sunday schedule.

Seating-related charges can affect the final cost, so checking the current arrangement before settling in is a useful practical step.

Caffe dei Papi is a welcoming café on Via Vespasiano, open from 6 am through 10 pm on most days. Its broad menu and consistently warm service make it flexible for an early coffee, a casual bite or a later drink, while the location works well for visitors exploring the Vatican area.

It is closed on Sunday, so plan weekday or Saturday visits for the full opening schedule.

A welcoming espresso bar in central Rome, Manfre Borse e Caffe suits a relaxed coffee stop with a light bite. The menu includes coffee and tramezzini, while the approachable team can assist in English, Italian and Spanish, making it comfortable for international visitors and families.

Find it at Via dei Barbieri 15/b and Via del Monte della Farina 13, with dogs welcome.

La Casa del Caffè Tazza d’Oro is a classic coffee shop just a few steps from the Pantheon, ideal for a quick Roman breakfast or takeaway coffee. Its authentic atmosphere, rich and smooth coffee, pastries and famed granita make it a versatile stop, whether you want to stand at the bar or pause for a more leisurely drink.

The address is Via degli Orfani 84.

Greg Café is a quiet espresso bar tucked inside a university on Piazza della Pilotta, with air conditioning and plenty of seating. It works particularly well as a break from the midday sun or a calm pause between sights, with pricing aimed at students.

Entry requires asking security to buzz you in, adding a discreet, tucked-away character that rewards visitors looking beyond the busiest streets.

Elsa Coffee is a small, authentic Italian café on Via Giosuè Carducci, with a local feel rather than a tourist-focused setting. Start the day with coffee and a choice of croissants or sandwiches, or settle in for a toasted sandwich and free Wi-Fi.

Friendly, respectful service adds to its easygoing appeal, making it a practical choice for breakfast or a straightforward daytime coffee.

Caffè Teichner, established in 1922, brings together breakfast, lunch and aperitivo on Piazza di S. Lorenzo in Lucina.

Its espresso bar is a good fit for a morning maritozzo, a special espresso or a takeaway iced coffee, while the welcoming setting also suits an evening drink. Early visits are especially convenient for a relaxed coffee and pastry before the central streets fill up.

Via Genova Bar Bistrot is a neighbourhood-style espresso bar on V. Genova, well suited to breakfast with coffee, pastries and a maritozzo.

Its compact, unfussy character makes it a useful morning stop away from the most obvious tourist routes, with a menu that also works for a quick daytime bite. The early opening hours are convenient for starting a Rome itinerary.

Bar Lo Faro is a compact café on Via del Tritone with the feel of an everyday local bar. It keeps the offer simple and practical: cappuccino, macchiato, cannoli, aragostine, other pastries and filled sandwiches.

The combination suits a quick breakfast, affordable coffee stop or casual snack, with unusually long opening hours on most weekdays and a dog-friendly welcome.