13. Ralph’s Coffee, New York
It
seems as though Designer cafés are quickly becoming the next big thing:
after seeing roaring success in Tokyo, they’ve started cropping up
across the globe. The famous polo brand, Ralph Lauren, has hopped on the
bandwagon as well, by opening Ralph’s Coffee. Centrally located on New
York City’s posh Fifth Avenue, Ralph’s coffee offers Italian-style
coffee, as well as a selection of snacks and pastries. With cozy
minimalist décor and plenty of light from the wall-size windows, Ralph’s
is definitely a great spot to luxuriate in quality coffee.
12. Café Tortoni, Buenos Aires
Beautiful
Buenos Aires is famous for several aspects – the tango, the steak and
last but not least, the coffee. Café Tortoni is known as one of the most
luxurious cafes in all of Buenos Aires, so it is definitely worth a
visit. Café Tortoni was opened in 1858 and over 150 years later, it is
still going strong. Today, the café features events like tango milongas
and live music, but retains its cozy meeting-spot vibe. Dark wood panels
and soft lighting make Café Tortoni the perfect spot to meet for an
afternoon coffee.
11. Gucci, Tokyo
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Women
dominate the stylish Gucci café in Tokyo: ladies in business-wear meet
for stylish and dainty lunches that are backed by Gucci’s world-class
logo. The interior is spacious and relaxing and is subsidized by
expensive and luxurious fare: an espresso is roughly $9, while a box of
chocolates adorned with the renown Gucci logo runs for about $26.
Designer cafes got their start in Tokyo, so if you’re looking for a
luxurious spot to stop for a coffee and a bite to eat, the Gucci Café is
only one of many designer options.
10. VOGUE Café, Moscow
This café
is located in the capital city of Russia. Moscow’s VOGUE Café opened
its doors in 2003, and has been a roaring hit ever since. The café
features food that expertly fuses Russian and European food. The café
also combines fashion sensibilities with world-class chefs to ensure a
sumptuous and unparalleled experience. Just like one would imagine, with
a name like VOGUE, the quality of décor is in line with the quality of
food – expect fresh flowers, decadent patterns, crisp white tablecloths,
and classy, pristine crystal wineglasses.
9. Oriole Café, Singapore
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Singapore,
where eating and shopping are seen as national pastimes, is home to
Orchard Road, where the world’s largest concentration of malls can be
found. Thus, it’s no surprise that Singapore’s Oriole Café has found a
fitting place on this list. The café is renowned for its strong coffee
(which is certainly useful after a long day of shopping) and delicate
pastries. The interior jives with the class coffee shop vibe: warm
lights, trendy music and dark wood panels contribute to the luxurious,
yet accessible vibe in Oriole Café.
8. Antico Caffé Greco, Rome
Rome’s
Antico Caffé Greco is the second oldest, and one of the best-known
cafés in all of Italy – quite the claim considering Italy’s global fame
for its coffee. The rich and famous frequent this café in droves; even
Casanova has allegedly sipped an espresso within its hallowed grounds.
Caffé Greco is on the pricier side, though, so expect to pay around ten
euros for a cup of coffee, but a lot of the price you’re paying is for
the atmosphere of history and luxury, not just for the coffee itself.
7. Café Gambrinus, Naples
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Café
Gambrinus is also located in Italy, but in the Campania, in Naples.
Café Gambrinus has one of the most opulent and elaborate interiors of
this entire list. The architecture reflects the dreamy ideals of the
Belle Epoch, and this beauty is definitely subsidized by the prices at
Gambrinus: a cup of hot chocolate runs over ten euros. Once a favorite
of Oscar Wilde and Ernest Hemingway, Gambrinus remains a hub for the
literary and the elite, and the coffee, as you might imagine, is
absolutely unparalleled.
6. Emporio Armani Caffé, Dubai
Dubai
is world-famous for its opulence and excessive wealth, so it is no
surprise that the Armani Caffé, located in the luxurious Dubai Mall, has
a proper place on this list. The Armani Caffé focuses more on
simplicity and elegance with their menu. Quality ingredients and a sleek
interior combine for a result that is stunning for both the eyes and
the taste buds. While not as expensive as some of Italy’s most famous
coffee shops, Dubai’s Emporio Armani Caffé is just as lavish, albeit
with modern décor.
5. Roberto Cavalli, St. Tropez
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As if being in St. Tropez wasn’t luxurious enough,
Roberto Cavalli
recently opened his designer café. The café (as most of his fashion
creations) features trendy animal prints and gourmet fare. One of the
most interesting elements of Cavalli’s decadent café is the ways in
which it changes to suit the time of day. Cavalli offers brunch in the
morning, dinner in the evening and, during happy hour, features a live
DJ. The combination of versatility, chic décor, and mouth-watering food
and drink make Cavalli’s café a must-see at any moment during the day or
at night.
4. Café de la Paix, Paris
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Paris’
famous Café de la Paix sits just across the Opera house, so you can
indulge all of your opulent needs with ease. While it’s certainly not on
the cheap side, the steep prices are well worth the luxurious setting.
Brunch at the Café de la Paix runs for 85 euros, and is composed of
decadent dishes and sumptuous drinks. The likes of Emile Zola and Guy de
Maupassant called de la Paix their stomping grounds, so you may feel
some extra tremors of intelligence when frequenting this renown café.
3. Bulgari, Tokyo
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Tokyo’s
Gucci Café isn’t the only designer café in Tokyo to grace this list.
Bulgari’s Il Bar, Terrazza Lounge is even more high-end than the
previously mentioned Gucci Café. While chocolates at Gucci may run for a
hefty $26 per box, they pale in comparison to these; Bulgari charges
around $16 for a single piece of their expertly crafted and detailed
chocolates. The interior is muted with neutral tones, creating a relaxed
and luxurious atmosphere, certainly something you want to feel after
realizing you spent $16 for a single piece of chocolate.
2. Bloomsbury Café, Dubai
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The
Emporio Aramani Caffé isn’t Dubai’s only outstanding café. The
Bloomsbury Café is, if anything, even more luxurious than the previously
mentioned Armani Café. Bloomsbury prides itself for its luxurious
setting, as well as for carrying the world’s most extraordinary
cupcakes, and after tasting them, you’d be hard-pressed to argue with
that statement. If you’re feeling a little extra indulgent, Bloomsbury’s
offers the world’s most expensive cupcake: at $1,000, this gold-infused
cupcake complete with real edible gold is undoubtedly a true symbol of
luxury.
1. Café Florian, Venice
Café Florian has been around since the early 18
th
century and has the distinction of being one of the only early coffee
houses that also permitted female clients. Café Florian is part museum,
part coffee house: the café boasts a private collection of
world-renowned art that it loans to museums, and was (and remains) a
very important piece of history. The interior features soft lighting and
gilded ceilings that contribute to the sumptuousness that is noticeable
immediately after walking through the door. If you are a history buff
and coffee lover, Café Florian is certainly the ideal location for you.
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