One of the best cafes in Rome is il Caffé Sant’ Eustachio located next to the church from which it has received its name. If you are visiting the city and you appreciate a delectable cup of espresso or cappuccino, you must visit this bar which has been raved about in newspapers like La Repubblica (written in Italy) and the New York Times (written in the United States). If you are arriving at Stazione Termini located in the eastern part of center city, follow the directions below to arrive in Piazza Sant’ Eustachio and quench your thirst at its eloquent café!
From the termini, situate yourself so that you are facing the Piazza dei Cinquecento and walk straight ahead until you reach V. le E. De Nicola onto which you will make your first left.
After about five blocks, make a right onto Via Agostino Depretris and walk until you hit the wide Via Nazionale onto which you will be making a left.
This will bring you into a square which holds the massive Mercati Traianei on your left and look for Via IV Novembre which will curve northward and to the right.
This street will eventually turn into Via C. Battisti, then Via Plebiscito, and finally the wide Corso Vittorio Emanuele.
After about four blocks with the Area Sacra on your left, make a right onto Via Monterone and you will be standing in the Piazza Caprettari in no time. The Piazza San Eustachio is a straight shot ahead and can be reached in under a minute’s time (the Pantheon lies to the right if you take the Via Palombella).
Look for the clearly marked Café Sant’ Eustachio directly ahead and observe what kind of people are sitting outside. This is typically a formal bar where some of the more prestigious Romans like to drink their morning lattes. Go into the café and order a cappuccino. Take notice that you are never able to see the hands of the baristas as they create your frothy cup because the recipe is kept a secret. The baristas are usually extremely nice and want to make you laugh, so go with the flow and relax. Enjoy one of the best cappuccinos made in Rome!
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