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There are cafs with computers, and then there are internet cafs, which provide a full-on cyber-delicious experience. Call us crazy, but we prefer the latter. That’s why we tracked down some of the best internet cafs in the world and compiled them in this list for your browsing pleasure.

• Forest Caf (Bristo Place, Edinburgh, Scotland): This self-sustaining non-profit is housed in a historical building over one hundred years old. In 2000, it began its career as a social arts center, offering not just a cybercaf serving vegetarian and organic cuisine, but also an arts gallery, rehearsal studio, performance space, and darkroom. The Forest Caf was one of only four to be honored in the 2004 Yahoo! Mail Internet Caf Awards.
• easyInternetcaf (75 locations, largest in Times Square, New York City, New York): easyInternetcaf is not only the largest chain of cybercafs in Europe, but also operates the largest cybercaf in the world in Times Square. That location has 800 terminals and was opened by Hewlett Packard CEO Carly Fiorina in 2000.
• Backspace Caf (Portland, Oregon): Backspace combines all of Portland’s unique charms into the ultimate internet location. After using the terminal locations to catch up on work, head over the LAN gaming center, featuring 10 networked computers with LCD monitors and headsets. In addition there’s an art gallery, a consistent schedule of music, and some of the finest coffee, tea, and sandwich wraps you’ll ever taste.
• Rafiki Coffee House (Wimberely, Texas): This little out-of-the-way place was a real find. It’s not technically an internet caf since they don’t offer public terminals, but they do have free wi-fi, organic fair trade coffee, delicious smoothies, chess and other board games. They also have a sign on their website that says “Drink Coffee: Do Stupid Things Faster with More Energy.” How could you not love them?

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