It's not unusual for travelers to find breakfast in Rome, or anywhere in Italy for that matter, intimidatingly unfamiliar. In general, Romans fuel up on carb-heavy baked goods instead of savory cereal, yogurt, bacon, and eggs with which non-Italians usually start their day.

Though breakfast in Rome isn't always sweet – travelers can opt for a few savory options as well. When in Rome, try to skip the hotel buffet to breakfast as the Romans do at least once. Here are five Roman breakfast foods and where to eat them.