The typical Roman breakfast always includes some sort of espresso whether it be a shot, a cappuccino, a caffé latte, a caffé macchiato – the list goes on. Café is a staple in Rome. (The drink is accompanied by a cornetto (croissant) or some sort of other pastry.) In fact, over 14 billion cups of espresso per year are consumed here! Bars have been around since the 18th century when Antico Caffé Greco decided to open their doors in order to serve the public. Today considered one of Rome’s most elegant bars, Caffé Greco is definitely a place where food and fashion converge. Since it is located on Via Condotti, most of its customers dress to impress. Back in the day, Caffé Greco played host to many famous patrons such as Berlioz , Buffalo Bill, Dickens, Goethe, Hawthorne, Humperdinck, Keats, Liszt, Lord Byron, Mendelssohn, Stendhal, Twain, Wagner, and Wells; Hans Christian Andersen lived upstairs and Rossini composed here… what a history! During this time period, coffee was known as the beverage of intellectuals. Please note upon arrival though that this is one of the few bars where one is encouraged to sit down. Every sip of espresso is supposed to be savored, and this is certainly a great atmosphere to do so.
The second stop along the tour, Caffé Rosati, was picked because it sports a 1922 Art Nouveau décor, and its rival café is located conveniently right across the piazza (Caffé Canova). Rosati is a bar known for its left-winged perspective, while Canova boasts about the presence of right-winged intellectuals. Political views aside though, Caffé Rosati is the more stylish of the two and usually at least one or two Ferraris or Maseratis can be found parked alongside of it. It also acts as an ice-cream parlor and ristorante with a candy store to boot.
Finally, the third bar on the tour, La Tazza d’Oro or The Cup of Gold, is said to serve the highest quality coffee beans which are imported directly from Brazil. It was founded in 1946 by Mario Fiocchetto who created the famous blend "La Regina dei Caffé". The recipe has been passed down from one generation to the next with each family improving the quality and taste. La Tazza d’Oro is known for its simple atmosphere and inexpensive cafés. This will come in handy since it is the last st
op and the wallet may not feel as heavy as it did earlier in the morning.
Thank you for visiting these three cafés placed in chronological order and for walking “The Evolution of the Café” tour! Ciao!
Information obtained from: http://www.tazzadorocoffeeshop.com/homeeng.htm; http://www.frommers.com/destinations/rome/N21766.htmlPictures obtained from: http://www.trifter.com/Practical-Travel/World-Cuisine/A-Trip-to-Caffe-Greco-in-Rome-Italy.67362
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