How old is Café Royal?
London’s famous café royal is a grade i listed building on regent street overlooking piccadilly circus. It was originally opened in 1865 and by the end of the nineteenth century had become the place to be and to be seen. A café is a type of restaurant which typically serves coffee and tea, in addition to light refreshments such as baked goods or snacks. The term café comes from the french word meaning coffee.A cafe is a small restaurant focusing on caffeinated drinks such as classic drip coffee, cappuccinos, espresso, and tea. The food is typically straightforward, with a selection of sandwiches, pastries, and other baked goods that customers order at the counter and take to their tables.The first café is said to have opened in 1550 in Constantinople; during the 17th century cafés opened in Italy, France, Germany, and England. During the 200 years after the mid-17th century, the most famous coffeehouses of Europe flourished in London as ready points for news, discussion, and faction.Etymology. The most common English spelling of café is the French word for both coffee and coffeehouse; it was adopted by English-speaking countries in the late 19th century.