WHEN THE GOING GETS GOOD AGAIN AND YOU’RE ACROSS THE POND, WHY NOT VISIT THESE TEMPLES OF CAFFEINATED CULTURE?
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6 best cafés of the
By Donna Rolando
Don’t let the word fool you: A café (with or without the accent mark, or the double f) is a coffeehouse, but that doesn’t mean it’s strictly about steaming cups of java brewed to perfection. In fact, walking into a café and ordering just a cuppa joe is like visiting a Michelin-star restaurant for the salad alone. It leaves a lot undiscovered. Whether you’re on a quest to find romance in Paris or culture in Vienna, your travel itinerary is not complete without experiencing a café the way it was meant to be. A little history lesson: The first café was created in Constantinople in 1550, but by the 17th century cafés were all the rage in Italy, France, Germany and England. This was an idea born to grow, and today wherever there is a hub of activity, you’re likely to find a café. Take time to experience what the elite have enjoyed over the years. Cafés aren’t just for foodies. They are the perfect starter or topper for your traveling day, whatever form that day may take after the recent travails of COVID. What makes a café one of the best? Imagine decadent pastries handcrafted by skilled artists, the finest food and a cozy, candle-lit atmosphere like that of a second living room, often with a ’Gram-worthy view. Are these, then, the six absolutely top cafés in Europe? We’ll guarantee only this: Any other establishment that challenges one of them for a spot on this list will know it’s been in a fight.
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