While Australians are great lovers of the cafe experience, there seems to be a huge following all over the world in various forms. All of them usually have a coffee element involved and undoubtedly attract a wide range of people through their doors every day. Here we discover some of the world"��s most well known cities that have embraced the cafe culture.
Melbourne, Australia
Many people who visit Melbourne and have not been before will often comment on the amount of cafes the city has. If you go down little alley or lane ways in the city, you"��ll find cafes that have been inspired from many different things "�" countries, music, art, people and of course, food! Coffee is very popular in Melbourne also. If you happen to walk into a cafe that doesn"��t have a full espresso coffee machine, one of two things could be happening; First thing is it could be a health food cafe or secondly, they have just opened and they are in the process of fitting one very soon! Alfresco cafes are also popping up in art galleries, shopping centres and even in parks around Melbourne. It just shows how truly committed Melbourne is to the cafe culture.
New York City, New York
Cafes and coffee houses in New York are quite different to that of the ones in Melbourne. Because they experience such diverse weather in the Big Apple they are often only able to have alfresco dining for three to five months of the year. Cafes in New York are rich and varied. Depending on which neighbourhood you are in will ultimately depend on the decor and the style of food they serve. If you are in the Upper East Side you will often find there are a lot of high end cafes serving expensive cakes and beverages. If you head downtown, you will probably find yourself in a more relaxed diner with booth seats and a much more budget friendly menu.
Rome, Italy
The home of the great espresso, Rome and even Italy in general is where you will find a fantastic trattoria (Italian for cafe) experience. Known for their delicious cakes, ice creams and coffee, Italians sure know how to make eating out relaxed and enjoyable. If you do get the chance to eat at a cafe in Rome, you must try an affogatto! This traditional Italian beverage is espresso with a dollop of ice cream... Belissimo!