Cafés can be basic little hole-in-the-wall spots – or they can be gilded, glamorous beauties. The places on our list fall elegantly into the latter category, with decadent decor and opulent surroundings matched only by the fancy cakes and fine china. Here are some of the world’s most beautiful historic cafés, where each cup of tea or coffee comes with a slice of the past. 

Click or scroll through our gallery to discover stunning cafés and tea rooms everyone should see at least once. Have you visited any of the spots on our list?