Sant'Eustachio, Historic coffee shop near Pantheon, Rome, Italy
Sant'Eustachio il Caffè is a café located near the Pantheon in Rome. The space serves coffee made from Arabica beans sourced from South American growers and roasted fresh in-house.
The café opened in 1938 at Sant'Eustachio Square, taking over a previous coffee house that had operated since 1800 under a different name. This continuity made it an important part of Rome's coffee culture through the decades.
The name refers to Saint Eustace, whose church stands nearby in the square. You'll notice locals lingering over their cups, chatting with friends and reading papers, reflecting how Romans treat coffee time as a social pause rather than a quick task.
The café is open from 7:30 AM to 1:00 AM Sunday through Thursday, with extended hours until 2:00 AM on Friday and Saturday nights. It sits in the heart of the old city center, walkable from nearby attractions like the Pantheon.
The café roasts its beans using a wood-fired oven and follows a secret preparation method that involves adding water and sugar before pouring. This approach creates a coffee with a distinctive texture and sweetness you won't find prepared this way elsewhere.
Location: Roma
Inception: January 1, 1938
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Address: Piazza di Sant'Eustachio
Opening Hours: Sunday-Thursday 07:30-01:00; Friday 07:30-01:30; Saturday 07:30-02:00
Phone: +390668802048
Email: info@santeustachioilcaffe.it
Website: http://santeustachioilcaffe.it
GPS coordinates: 41.89825,12.47543
Latest update: December 6, 2025 16:03
In the heart of Rome, traditional cafés keep the story of Italian coffee alive. Since the 18th century, places like the Antico Caffè Greco and Caffè Sant'Eustachio make their coffee using the same recipes as long ago. You will see wooden counters that are well-worn, old mirrors, and a feeling that...
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