A collage of pictures including a street corner cafe, a close up of a cup of coffee, a view of a coffee shop from the second floor, and a top down view of several espresso style drinks — •••
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Best for Cafe Culture

If you fancy coffee, tea, or simply relishing an afternoon away with a good book, our list of winners in this category offer both a jolt of caffeine and dose of relaxation. Visiting one of these cities? Pop in for a pound of locally-roasted coffee (one of our favorite souvenirs), a latte, or a full-on afternoon tea service.