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My wife and I are going to Rome tomorrow. This may seem like a bit of an odd question but what are the breakfast eatery options? Talking to one friend who's been, we're told that the locals don't really "do" breakfast - beyond anything more than just a croissant and cappuccino or coffee. While that's fine, I have to think there are some additional options (and not really referring to a typical American style breakfast). Plus I want to avoid eating at the hotel as much as possible. We'll be staying near the vatican. Any thoughts on t his? Or should we just wait for Lunch and dinner
Well, you can have two croissants and a small cup of muddy coffee. There is no reason to go hungry. Or, perhaps hit a grocery store for something to eat in the morning, like fresh fruit.
If you are staying in a hotel that caters to out-of-the-area tourists, they might possibly do some sort of breakfast.
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Euro hotels will usually offer a micro slice of dried hamen, and crunchy melba toast for breakfast.
We usually go to the fresh market for fruit and fresh fruit juice. If in a metro city, we use a grocer, bakery/meat shop. Good to do that for a light lunch too.
In Italy, I just do ice cream 3-5x / day
Last yr we traveled international for 12 months, used 8 hotels, never ate in a hotel. Used 8 Airbnb's (they were pretty terrible), 100's of "free to $20 / day" guest hospitality homes. They were great, as was the food and frequently packed lunches and abundant daily fruits and veggies. The friendships and GREAT ideas / free passes / free rides / free guides / translation services / opportunities to learn from others... were priceless. Hospitality exchange - Wikitravel
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Cafe Vaticano (across from the museum entrance) had delicious cappuccino and pastries. Looked like there were sit down menu options as well.
Have a great trip!!!
**Private guided tours made all the difference in the world for the historical sites and that Vatican. WELL worth it. "Walks inside Rome" was a delightful company to work with.
*San Clemente, near the Colosseum, was a very cool church to tour. 3 layers, built on top of the one before it, dating back nearly 2000 years.
(Forgive me if you've already heard all of that! )
Rome offers many breakfast choices, don't worry. Just check around your area with tripadvisor and you will always find some places.
Hotel breakfast is sometimes quite good - depending on the hotel (local brands/independently owned) nothing comparable to the junk of an American "lousy stay inn". They often offer local pastries, cheese, sausages, ham, any kind of fruits or yoghurt, warm and cold dishes... But depends of course on what you book.
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Our kids were pretty disappointed with Euro Breakfasts, so.... they got to go to McD once or twice a week to "Carb-Up".
When traveling, I am not keen on 'burning daylight', so usually 'eat-on-the-run' (Or before sunrise, or after sunset) Since I am a farmer, I do the same at home. Thus Spain is GREAT... cafes don't even open till well after dark! We would sometimes take the kids out(9 PM) before 11pm bedtime and be the first and ONLY ones in the cafe.
Breakfast can be had on the street (Markets). Very fast and no 'downtime' waiting... I don't think the French are impressed with my style of eating...
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Turns out the breakfast idea is really moot - we'd rather save our appetites for a nice lunch and dinner, and random gelattos throughout the day lol.
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