Caffe Greco In Roma

This is history. The history of the world. Coffee... I need to have an espresso here. Rome... 👍👍👍

Founded in 1760, Café Greco is Rome's oldest cafe. Its elaborately decorated baroque-style tables and paintings offer a glimpse into history. It's said to have been frequented by famous intellectuals and artists, including the writer, adventurer, and playboy Casanova, as well as poets Goethe, Byron, Mendelssohn, and Wagner. It was closed on the day I visited, so I wasn't able to experience the atmosphere, but I hope to return someday...

Rome’s oldest café, founded in 1760, Antico Caffè Greco is less a coffee stop than a living museum of the Grand Tour. Goethe, Liszt, Keats, and Stendhal once sat here, and the red velvet benches, gilt frames, and statuary still carry that salon-like atmosphere. The macchiato and cheesecake I ordered were serviceable (6/10 and 5/10), but the price goes beyond what’s on the plate: it’s the cost of continuity. Greco faces huge rent pressures from its landlord and uncertain protection for its heritage. To sit here is to make a small contribution to a place that has outlasted empires, where conversation and culture have lingered for centuries.

It’s so sad that Antico Caffè Greco, the oldest café in Rome and one of the oldest in the world, has closed after more than 260 years. A place full of history, art, and memories — now gone.

This caffe must NEVER ever close. It is a historical monument of Rome. Everyone must sign the petition to keep the caffe open.

Located near the Spanish Steps, Caffè Greco is Rome's oldest cafe. Table seating with elaborate Baroque decor. Paintings on the walls. It's said to have been frequented by intellectuals and artists such as Casanova, the legendary playboy, Poets Goethe, Byron, Mendelssohn, and Wagner. The atmosphere was just as wonderful as rumored. I'd like to say I was immersed in history, but it was so hot I was a little dazed. They're famous for their espresso, but it was so hot I had to settle for iced tea. Even so, the atmosphere was dignified and luxurious. The prices were also high-end. 😅 And the restrooms were lovely too. I later learned that the price varies depending on where you sit. Come to think of it, there was a butler-like figure standing where the sofa seats were.

A must-see stop on Via Condotti!!

A must try on your Roman holiday! Caffe Greco seems to get a lot of mixed review. Having experienced it myself I can say it’s a caffe in its own league. It’s equal parts caffe and museum, not to mention a respectful nod to a time long passed. Being one of the oldest caffes in Europe, people among the ranks of Lord Byron have traversed the threshold and dined within these walls. And for me that is part of what going here is all about. You’re buying entry to be transported back in time and sit in the same spots as some of history’s great minds. I think it’s worth noting coffee culture in Italy is very different from other countries, and especially the US. Usually being a walk up bar where you slap down one Euro, get a shot of espresso in under a minute, drink quickly, and move on with your day. This is not that place. You sit down, get served crème in a silver dish by a waiter in a tuxedo, and order fabulous tortes to indulge in the coffee experience. But keep in mind, by and large, Italians do not drown their food in sugar like so many people, and especially Americans, are used to. I think this is why some people find the experience to be lacking. I’ve always found the food here to be exceptional, but you need to be mentally and maybe emotionally prepared to drop some cash for coffee and cake. This is on the more luxe side of experiences. If that is your thing, then this is a must try on your Roman holiday.

It's a great spot in rome. Especially in the morning is very crowded. It's worth gor a time but it's too expensive. Nowadays, it is a touristic spot

Great coffee, but a rip-off… €7 for a coffee in Europe is too much!!