Listen to Isaac Rangaswami, custodian of @caffs_not_cafes: "Caffs are about shelter as much as they are about food. They’re places to eat something simple, without spending much or being moved along. But after decades of fuelling the city, the developer’s wrecking ball razed and gutted dozens of these vital spaces, maybe because offices and coffee chains could pay more rent, or because people thought these old restaurants didn’t look beautiful anymore. But lamenting their loss won’t bring them back. And fortunately, a small handful of these extraordinary Italian caffs have survived in London against all the odds. Keeping these miraculous eating places alive is simple: just visit them and spend money on something inside. This is a list of the finest, most historic Italian caffs, where everyone should do just that." Tap the link in bio for that list. 📸: @pelliccicafe via Getty Images 📸: @caffs_not_cafes, Regency Cafe 📸: @caffs_not_cafes, Regency Cafe 📸: @caffs_not_cafes, River Cafe 📸: @caffs_not_cafes, Frank's