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How Japan’s Moomin Cafe Helps You Eat Alone Without Feeling Lonely
A Japanese cafe uses Moomin plush toys to make solo dining feel social and welcoming—here’s how it works.
11 Essential Coffee Shop Staff Training Tips for Better Service
Learn the 11 must-do service standards and 11 clear no-nos every coffee shop employee needs to follow for professional hospitality.
8 Specialty Coffee Shops You Must Visit in Bangkok
Explore Bangkok’s top specialty coffee spots—from pour-over cafés to indie bakeries—where great coffee meets unique design.
Quiet Coffee Spot in Zhuhai’s Downtown: Ninety Café
Find a peaceful retreat in Zhuhai’s busy downtown area at Ninety Café, a cozy café with couches, books, and a relaxed atmosphere.
10 Unique Specialty Coffee Shops in New York City
Discover 10 standout coffee spots in NYC, from historic cappuccino pioneers to minimalist Blue Bottle cafes—each with its own flavor and vibe.
How Specialty Cafés Train Staff to Deliver Exceptional Service
Discover the 8-point SERVIEC standard used in specialty cafés to train staff in sincerity, efficiency, preparation, and guest-centric service excellence.
Starbucks Held Coffee Costs Steady in 2014 Without Raising Prices
Despite rising coffee prices in 2014, Starbucks kept drink prices unchanged, absorbing higher costs to protect customer pricing despite hitting profit margins.
Dalian’s Xiao Jing Coffee: Seaside Views & Chill Vibes
Find out where to sip coffee by the sea in Dalian—Xiao Jing Coffee offers harbor views, outdoor seating, and a relaxed vibe just steps from the water.
Starbucks' Third Space: Coffee, Craft & Community
Discover how Starbucks became more than a cafe — with expert baristas, roasted beans, and designed spaces that offer the 'third place' between home and work.
How a Smart Coffee Machine Helps Strangers Connect
A social coffee machine in Singapore lets strangers bond over their shared wait for espresso—here’s how it works and what happened.
Can a Coffee Shop With 100 Owners Succeed?
A collective-run café in Dalian with 92 initial co-owners is still running six months later—barely breaking even, but not failing either.
The 3 Key Elements of Running a Successful Coffee Shop
Learn the essential factors—location, coffee quality, and service—that make a coffee shop thrive, with practical insights for owners.
Qingdao’s Seaside Courtyard Cafe: Yuanli Coffee
Find your slow moment at Yuanli Coffee, a two-story seaside cafe in Qingdao with a garden, piano music, and a resident grey cat.
Australian Cafe Charges Based on Customer Politeness
A cafe in New South Wales, Australia, adjusts coffee prices based on how politely customers order—ranging from $5 to $4 depending on politeness.
Bike-Themed Café in the Netherlands: Lola Bike Cafe
Discover Lola Bike Cafe in The Hague, a Dutch café blending cycling culture with specialty coffee and bike services.
How Cat Cafés Help People Relax Over Coffee
Cat cafés offer a calming space where coffee and cat companionship help reduce stress. Learn how they work and why they’re popular worldwide.
How Starbucks Uses Store Design to Boost Customer Turnover
Starbucks designs its stores to encourage quick visits rather than long stays, using uncomfortable seating and cooler temperatures to drive higher turnover and sales.
Why Starbucks Targets Office Workers, Not Coffee Lovers
Starbucks positions itself as a workplace coffee stop for urban professionals, not a third space for lingering. Here’s how it built a global brand around speed, not sipping.
How Howard Schultz Built Starbucks into a Global Coffee Empire
From humble beginnings to leading over 30,000 stores, here’s how Howard Schultz turned Starbucks into more than just a coffee company.
What It Really Takes to Run a Specialty Coffee Shop
Running a coffee shop isn’t just about capital — here’s the full skill set every owner needs to succeed, from coffee knowledge to emotional resilience.