Expensive, But Not Surprising While claiming to be the 3rd oldest coffee shop in the world, Antico Caffe Greco does not skimp on classy. They understand why people will step through their doors, and perhaps sometime in the past 2 and a half centuries, they realized they can monetize their history for a ridiculous amount of profit. The result? A unique, classy, delicious, EXPENSIVE, coffee shop experience. The price is justified by the extreme level of service and the very comfortable, historical, and fancy interior of the cafe. It's humungous, too! The attendant in the bathroom waiting to assist you (for whatever reason) is an interesting touch. While I personally believe that these prices are still ridiculous (hence knocking it down a star), a one-time visit to this place is warranted for those who want to be a part of this cafe's history. Just don't be surprised by the hefty price of entry. read more

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The oldest cafe in Rome and holy moly, they charge like it's Versailles. Dropped $12 on a single coffee, felt like I bought a Picasso. You gotta do it once right? But don't expect a second date, I'll pass. read more

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Oldest cafe in Rome and second-oldest in Italy. Cappuccino with chocolate and cream is out of this world! It is expensive than other cafes for sure but I feel like their prices are justified by its historical charm. Their service is top notch and it is located in a very upscale touristy neighborhood. I would definitely want to go back to try their pistachio pastry which looks absolutely stunning in the photos. read more

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We made a quick stop at Antico Caffe Greco! The service was very good and the espresso was also a treat. It seemed as if this place was very popular with visitors. While we didn't try any food, our experience was great. read more

Antico Caffè Greco - Espresso and Fruit delicacy - Cafes Near Me - Rome, RM

So, this is a cafe that opened in 1760 and quickly became the "it" spot for many historic people including Hans Christian Andersen, Mark Twain, and Casanova. Therefore, the history of this place is very cool and interesting. However, the prices are wildly overpriced and there was a lack of mouthwatering pastries to choose from which was underwhelming. I think we paid 15 euros for 2 espressos which is absolute insanity! We were used to paying 1-2.50 for espressos so this place seemed to have a bit of price gauging going on since they're historic. I mean it was a cool experience but it wouldn't have made a difference if we skipped it. read more

Antico Caffè Greco - Espresso - Cafes Near Me - Rome, RM

Meh. Having been to this place over the years, it's still just overpriced and average compared to the other cafes in Rome. That said, it's a great meeting place for people visiting the city and it's literally within 50 feet of the Spanish steps. If you don't mind overpaying for coffee or an Aperol Spritz, give this place a try. From a historical perspective it's worth trying at least once... read more

Antico Caffè Greco - Double espresso, sparkling water and cappuccino - Cafes Near Me - Rome, RM

It's good to live expensive, you know it. Want to dine like Gaga? You need to visit Café Greco! We dined here after finding out this is from the exact scene lady gaga comes out of from House of Gucci movie we got cappuccino freedo's and cannolis, both which were delicious! Happy to say this didn't disappoint and we were happy to get a spot indoors! The service was very quick! read more

Antico Caffè Greco - Iced coffee and cannoli - Cafes Near Me - Rome, RM

I loved this place. Sure, it was expensive--but the ambiance was worth it. Like being in a Merchant Ivory film. read more

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Walking distance from the Spanish Steps is this storied caffe. Our timing was perfect and we were able to experience Apertivo hour. Think of it as Italian happy hour but much more. You get snacks is some sort with your cocktail. Apertivo is suppose to get your digestive juices floating before dinner. A pre-dinner snack. We thoroughly enjoyed the snacks. Those olives! Mmm. The place is charming. The seating vignettes harken back to older times. The art on the walls beckon you to sit, enjoy and appreciate. read more

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One of the oldest bars in Rome turned into coffee cafe establishment. To the worldly, impatient, hangry tourists, be patient with the staff; italian culture is super laid back. It may take a minute to get seated, then another minute for the menus. You'll have to flag down the waiter to place your order. But once you do, you won't regret it! As coffee culture goes, Antico Caffe Greco has the 2nd best coffee in Rome (my humble opinion of the best going to Sant Eustachio). Chocolatey flavors melding into one with the caffeine that is never burnt. My mouth waters still at the thought of their berries cheesecake- whose consistency was light, fluffy with the perfect amount of tart acidity in their berry topped syrup. Worth the stop and honestly in heat of the summer, Antico Caffe Greco's cool, calm interior does wonders to freshen you up a bit. read more

Antico Caffè Greco - Cheesecake - Cafes Near Me - Rome, RM

Upscale coffee legend offers the Roman version of Venice's exquisite Cafe Florian. Smartly dressed waiters and fancy decor create a lovely ambiance for your very high priced and tasty pastries. Perfect cappucinos and atmosphere are why you are here, so be ready to simply accept the cost, and check this fantastic old-world cafe off your list. read more

The food was excellent, the service was friendly, and the restaurant itself didn't look large enough to seat all the people standing in the line for their reservation, but we were all seated promptly! Fun experience!! read more

When in Rome - do it like they have for a long-time. Really great Irish Coffee, Caps were awesome and the Hot Chocolate is really off the charts. You can also break bread with a literary master! read more

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Ambiance was pretty. The drinks were good. Food options were ok. Service was a bit slow. We were really just there for the history, to sit where the old literary icons once sat. read more

Antico Caffè Greco - Romeo & Juliet tea, salmon toast, prosciutto toast - Cafes Near Me - Rome, RM

For those who knows me, I have a crazy sweet tooth. I'm so ELATED to find a cafe with incredibly delicious cakes and pastries. This cafe is very close to the Spanish Steps. We came here twice during our 3 days visit in Rome. They have seating and standing options. I would not recommend the seating option because the prices are three times more than the standing option and also service was slow. Order their PISTACHIO CAKE and the PISTACHIO CANNOLI. You absolutely cannot get this anywhere in Canada. We ordered a whole bunch of random pastries and everything were delectable! No complaints with the food. Cakes were moist and not overly sweet. So, if you need a break from walking, order at the cashier and bring your receipt to the bar, where they make your drinks. If you like cappuccino, you can even get it cold. Happy Eating! read more

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This is a place which knows its worth and charges accordingly. That being said, every piece of art in this historical enclave is original, the food was good, the waiter charming and attentive, obviously proud of where he works. As a one time experience it was great. 14 euros for a soda or coffee is a bit much in any given situation. read more

Definitely a nice cafe we enjoyed at sunrise, with the mocha taste in all the drinks being incredibly profound. I've loved the morning sweets, and the tiramisu (which was in the top 3 we had, with Rome being famous for its tiramisu). The only issue is it's a bit disorganized and they forgot my order three times (by having three servers walk up to us) minus this, was great! read more

Best coffee selection and Italian pastries. Known for its historic ties, this cafe offers best experience in terms of art, history, food, service and fine ambiance. read more

Antico Caffè Greco - Cafes Near Me - Rome, RM

Loved it here during my trip to Rome. It was a nice place to stop when it was 100° with some classic Italian treats and drinks. The servers were great and very understanding of my inability to speak Italian. They didn't rush me out or make me unwelcome. I loved my experience and everything I tried. read more

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Adorable cafe with delicious sweet treats. I only went for coffee, espresso and a pastry and did both a sit down visit and a take away visit. The price is high because of its reputation, but certainly reliable. It's a must-go when in Rome. The staff is very friendly and you can't beat the art on the walls! read more

Antico Caffè Greco - Cafes Near Me - Rome, RM

I was very disappointed. The pastry in the display case looked delicious, but the pastry I bought was stale and not flavorful. The coffee was grossly overpriced. When charging these prices the product and surrounding should be outstanding. This was not my experience. read more

A historic coffee and pastry location in the heart of Rome. A bit pricey and crowded with tourists but worth a visit.

The highest quality coffee experience. Quick serve upfront and full service in the back. A beautiful facility worthy of its place in the fabric of Rome. read more

I was excited to try this place but wasn't sadly disappointed. The croissants looked better on videos and picture than in reality. The filling on the pistachio filling was much too rich and inedible. The staff was rude and was trying to shove us out the door before we even ordered. I'd skip this place. read more

As everyone has mentioned, this place is pricey but worth the trip! When in Rome, you'll be walking down this area anyways, so why not stop on by this historic caffè? Located right near the Spanish steps and a few stores down from Ferragamo, Dior, etc... Loved loved loved the cannolis here! If you're torn and interested in trying it all, You can even mix and match two flavors in one cannoli: one on each end. I went with the Pistachio and chocolate chip...just heavenly! I went with a cappuccino to complement my afternoon's back, but overall this was a pretty standard cup of coffee. The seating area is very pretty, from the outside looking in, but from what I understand, there is an upcharge for dining in. We stayed by the bar as we were on our way to an afternoon tour. Cute little shop to stop in and see! read more

Antico Caffè Greco - The best cannoli I've ever had. - Cafes Near Me - Rome, RM

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It is good, they don't really have a menu, but you can ask what you want and they do that. The food is good. The main issue is the price, it is high for the food that you get. It is easy to expend $40 for a coffee with a cruisan with ham and cheese. read more

Antico Caffè Greco - Entrance - Cafes Near Me - Rome, RM

An unforgettable coffee and dessert experience! Great service, beautiful bathrooms, and lovely pastries!

We stopped by Antico Caffe Greco for the novelty of the establishment. We arrived late in the night and there was a line. The waiting area is a bit awkward because you will just have to line up and wait inside the shop when you enter. Our wait in line was about 30 minutes until a table opened up for us. The service was terrible... we had to flag down someone on staff to order since no one attended to us. When we placed our order, a few different items we tried to order were out of stock for the night. Within our party of 4, we each picked a different pastry and drink, all of which were overpriced (everything at the cafe is pricey though). I can't say anything really stood out, nothing was terrible but then again also nothing was special. It's a cool place to check out but I think it's best as a one time thing. read more

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On the bar, we shared a classic Italian sweet bites with a wonderful cup of Macchiato, and I love their mini cannoli a lot, whatever classic flavor or the twisted one with pistachio. If you want to visit like us but not spending a lot, stay at the bar and avoid sitting down on the table inside. more details on my blog: https://www.gustobeats.com/best-places-to-eat-in-rome-for-a-3-day-rome-itinerary/ read more

Antico Caffè Greco - Cafes Near Me - Rome, RM

Stopped here to get out of the heat after walking around Rome. The ambiance is lovely: historic, clean and full of character. Waitstaff are dressed in full coat tails making it feel very upscale and sophisticated. Booths are velour lined and small round marble tables set out for guests to sit at. Service was a bit slow and the wait staff was not overly friendly. But that could just be my perception of it. My biggest gripe is that it is extremely overpriced for coffee, cocktails and desserts. An iced tea and an adffogato was €26. It was good but not worth the price. I would stop in to walk around but the price does not seem worth it. read more

Antico Caffè Greco - Cafes Near Me - Rome, RM

Waaay over priced espressos and lattes. By the way, in Italy... a "Latte" is still just a macchiato with slightly more milk. So don't expect a medium Starbucks sized cup of latte. I guess I just take shots out here and leave. And... it's extra money if you want to sit in their cafe. You're supposed to stand at the front counter, drink it fast and leave. This shop is "high end" in the middle of all the expensive designer shops. I didn't know and went based on Yelp reviews. I lost. Save yourself some money and find another cafe to visit. Nothing special here. Just double the price of any other espresso shop. My spread there in the picture was 17€!!!! read more

Antico Caffè Greco - Cafes Near Me - Rome, RM

We can well imagine the this lovely cafe in the 1760's and into the 1800's with ladies in petticoats attempting to maneuver through the aisles to find a seat and have some tea of coffee after viewing the Spanish Steps. Nowadays, people refresh themselves after the stress of shopping at Prada, Dior, and Gucci. We skipped the shopping and headed immediately to the cafe and delighted in the best ginger ale and coffee ever. And water served in cut glass. The Napoletano cake was custard layered yellow cake speckled with dried fruits scented with lemon peel. Do stop here for a taste of classy Rome! read more

A lovely little coffee and tea house at the bottom of the Spanish steps. Wonderful cafe latte and cannoli. Very nice service. Tea comes with an assortment of Italian cookies which were really very good. Great spot to stop. Very expensive. read more

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Oldest cafe in Roma, it's a cultural and culinary experience better late at night when is least crowded.

We came in for a cup of coffee and two pastries. I ordered a cappuccino and after I was done ordering they proceeded to tell me that I had to order on the other side. Why couldn't they just tell me that from the beginning? I ordered for here thinking that would mean we would be able to sit. They told us AFTER ordering that I cannot sit with my coffee and pastries, and that there is an extra charge to eat/drink at a table. Why tell us that AFTER we order for here? We told them this is fine, but then the barista ripped the coffee out of my hands before I could even take a sip. The waiter took the two pastries out of my husband's hands as well. We then proceeded to wait another 15 minutes for them to bring our pastries and coffee a total of three steps to our table. This ended up costing an EXTRA 17.50 on top of the 16.50 we paid for the coffee and pastries in the beginning. The lack of transparency was astonishing. For a lack luster coffee and pastries, not worth it at all. Appalling communication, appalling service, and appalling attitudes. Do NOT eat here. read more

We went in tonight and the staff was very rude. There are other coffee shop options in Rome where staff are friendly. I would skip this place. read more

This place is very nice to see and that's it, the quality of the things they serve is normal, nothing really special, the prices on the other hand are very very high, 2 iced tea costed me 20€ Posto molto carino e particolare ma finisce qui, la qualità dei prodotti serviti è normale, niente di eccezionale, i prezzi invece sono molto alti, considerando che ho pagato 20€ per 2 te freddi! Non ne vale la pena, magari entrate a vedere il posto e poi uscite. read more

Antico Caffè Greco - Ovviamente non ci torno più - it's a rip-off do not go there - Cafes Near Me - Rome, RM

Overpriced and underwhelming. Wrong tea was brought out and they refused to replace it with the correct one, for an 18€ cup of hot water you'd think they'd care to get it right. Would recommend going elsewhere. read more

I live in New York City and have seen my share of expensive cafes. This topped the lot of them. A cappuccino is 12€. read more

Antico Caffè Greco - 12€ cappuccino. - Cafes Near Me - Rome, RM

This first time we visited, we were elated at how cute this place was! The building is so deep, and there are so many nooks and crannies to this cafe. You seat yourself at any table, and wait for a server to bring your menu and take your order. The service is not very speedy, but it is fine if you are not in a rush. We ordered a soy latte and an alcoholic coffee drink with a prosciutto sandwich. The first time I had the soy latte, it was fantastic, but the second visit it wasn't as great. The prices for my latte was little bit more than other places, but I am also enjoying the atmosphere. read more