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"21 Oldest Cafes in the World, Some of Them are Over 500 Years Old!"

The coffee drinking places mentioned below are the oldest coffee shops in the world that are still operating today.

Cafes and coffee shops have evolved into more than just places to enjoy drinks. They have become social centers, places to work, and areas to relax away from home or the office. The history of cafes can be seen through some of the oldest coffee shops in the world, as revealed by A-Z Animals on Thursday (14/03). Some of them are still operating today and are worth visiting for those who enjoy exploring history or simply enjoying the atmosphere while sipping coffee and enjoying light snacks.

21. Café A Brasileira

21. Café A Brasileira

This coffee shop has been serving customers since 1905. Until now, this cafe continues to operate in Lisbon, Portugal, with a famous reputation for its exceptional coffee quality and stunning architectural building.

<b>20. Caffee Reggio</b>

20. Caffee Reggio

"Since 1902, this shop has stood in New York, still radiating its intact charm, as well as displaying stunning works of art from the Italian Renaissance period."

19. Confeiteria Colombo

19. Confeiteria Colombo

This coffee shop was established in 1894 and is located in Rio de Janeiro. It was founded by two immigrants from Portugal.

<b>18. New York Cafe</b>

18. New York Cafe

This is a stunning structure with a typical Italian Renaissance design. Built around 1894, this building is located in Budapest, New York.

<b>17. Cafe Comercial</b>

17. Cafe Comercial

This café is one of the oldest cafés still operating in Madrid to this day. Established in 1887, this café is also among the early cafés in the region that employed women as staff.

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<b>16. Cafe Landtmann</b>

16. Cafe Landtmann

"Franz Landtmann, the owner, comes from a family lineage that has long been involved in the coffee business and delicious gingerbread baking. This coffee shop was established in the city of Vienna, Austria in 1873."

15. Leopold Cafe

15. Leopold Cafe

In 1871, the first Leopold Cafe was established in the city of Mumbai, India. The name of the place was taken as a tribute to King Leopold of Belgium.

<b>14. Cafe du Monde</b>

14. Cafe du Monde

In 1862, Café du Monde began operating in the French Quarter, which has a long history in the city of New Orleans, Louisiana.

13. Caffe Gambrinus

13. Caffe Gambrinus

In 1860, in Naples, Italy, Caffe Gambrinus began operating. This place became a bustling destination for scholars and artists, making it an exclusive café that offers an inspiring atmosphere.

<b>12. Cafe Gerbeaud</b>

12. Cafe Gerbeaud

A coffee shop was created with the aim of exploring the aesthetics of the Grunderzeit era. The founder of this shop is Henrik Kugler, a man who grew up in a family of entrepreneurs in the candy industry, and started his business in Hungary in 1858.

11. Cafe Tortoni

11. Cafe Tortoni

This café exudes an atmosphere so thick with the nuance of Paris because it is inspired by typical French shops. Once upon a time, Albert Einstein briefly stopped by this place. Established since 1858 in Buenos Aires, Argentina, this shop has become a part of the city's history.

10. Cafe Central

10. Cafe Central

Year 1876, in the city of Vienna, Austria, there is a cafe designed by Heinrich von Ferstel that was opened for the first time called Cafe Central.

9. Cafe Frauenhuber

9. Cafe Frauenhuber

This café emerged in Vienna, Austria, in 1824. However, its name was changed to Frauenhuber in 1891. Despite having relocated, this café remains active to this day.

8. El- Fishway Cafe

8. El- Fishway Cafe

This café began operating in 1797, opening its business just one year before Napoleon invaded Egypt. Despite having a long history, this coffee shop remains owned by the same family throughout its operation, spanning over six generations.

<b>7. Antico Caffe Greco</b><br>

7. Antico Caffe Greco

This café began operating in the year 1760 in the city of Rome, Italy, and has become a frequently visited place by various famous figures throughout history, including Princess Diana and Audrey Hepburn.

6. Caffe Florian

6. Caffe Florian

This café is the oldest café in Italy, established for the first time in 1720. This café is located in the city of Venice.

5. Cafe Procope

5. Cafe Procope

Many people have tried to state that the cafe that started operating in 1686 is the pioneer cafe in the whole world, but that statement is not accurate, although it could be the oldest cafe in France.

4. The Queens Lane Coffee House

4. The Queens Lane Coffee House

In the year 1654, a café began operating in Oxford. Despite changing locations, this version of the coffee shop remains open until now.

<b>3. The Grand Cafe</b>

3. The Grand Cafe

Established for the first time in 1651 in Oxford, England, this location is famous for its special tea menu and light snacks, and coffee.

<b>2. Tahmis Kahvesi</b>

2. Tahmis Kahvesi translates to "2. Tahmis Coffee" in English.

This café started operating in 1635 in the city of Istanbul, Turkey. They offer famous Turkish-style coffee as well as light snacks.

1. Kiva Han

1. Kiva Han

Cafe Kiva Han is legendary as one of the oldest coffee places in history that has ever existed. Located in Constantinople, Turkey, since 1475, this place is not only a source of delicious coffee, but also a stage for social interactions among people.

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