Sant' Eustachio Caffè

"No one’s going to stop you from ordering a takeaway cappuccino at Sant' Eustachio Il Caffè, a spot that's been around since 1938 and, conveniently for you, located in between the Pantheon and Piazza Navona. But you’re in Rome, and you should do as the Romans do: drink your espresso at the bar, pastry optional. Take a minute to mentally prepare for the rest of your very busy day, which—heads up—is going to include a lot of walking. From here, make your way to the Villa Borghese Gallery & Museum, which you should have hopefully bought tickets for in advance. Sant' Eustachio Il Caffè is only a 20-minute walk from the entrance on Villa Gabriele D'Annunzio, and the gallery itself is another 10 from there. Give yourself plenty of time to wander through the gardens and fantasize about moving to the Italian countryside, adding a few more vowels to your name, and opening your own olive oil farm before your designated time slot. " - tiffany yannetta

"The line at the Sant' Eustachio Il Caffè is almost as long as the one at the Pantheon, but unlike the Pantheon on a summer afternoon, it moves fast. Stand at the bar for a quick espresso, or grab a table outside and linger for a bit with a monachella, a fancy drink that has layers of sweetened espresso, hot chocolate, and whipped cream. That seat is going to cost a little extra, but it comes with a view of a building painted with 16th-century Medici family fresco, a Borromini spire that looks like a swirl of soft serve, and politicians in expensive suits on a break from the nearby Senate. If you’re looking for wifi and a big salad for lunch, the same team has Emporio Sant’Eustachio, Rome’s more stylish answer to Starbucks, around the corner." - Gillian McGuire