What to Know About Coffee in Italy—And Where to Find the Best Coffee in Rome — revealedrome.com

Rule of thumb: If you walk into a bar and someone asks you if you want to sit like they're going to serve you, then know you'll be charged a higher price. If no one asks you if you want to sit, and there are empty tables with people casually sitting here and there with their papers, then you're probably fine to pay for your coffee, get it at the counter, and bring it to sit down. Yes! At traditional bars, the way it works is this way: Go to the cash register, say what you want (including any extras, like a cornetto), and pay there. Cash only—don't even ask about credit. Take your receipt to the counter and hand it to the barista, who will whip it up for you on the spot. 

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